The Appledore Research Podcast

Buckle up! In this episode of Talking Transformation, Robert Curran hosts a discussion with the winners of the AWS-sponsored hackathon winners from Fyuz25, Stephen Dillon and Kevin Collins. They delve into the transformative impact of AI in telecom, highlighting their innovative agentic AI platform for network optimization. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in integrating AI into telecom operations, emphasizing the need for a shift in mindset and processes to fully harness AI's potential.KeywordsAI, telecom, network optimization, agentic AI, AWS, Fyuz HackathonTakeawaysAI is revolutionizing telecom operations.Agentic AI can optimize RAN networks efficiently.Stephen Dillon and Kevin Collins won the AWS/Fyuz Hackathon.AI integration requires a shift in mindset and processes.The hackathon project involved a nine-agent platform.Data efficiency is crucial in AI-driven telecom solutions.AI can significantly reduce network operation costs.Trust in AI systems is essential for widespread adoption.The project demonstrated the potential of digital twins.AI's role in telecom is expanding rapidly.

In this episode of Talking Transformation, Robert Curran discusses the evolution of autonomous networks in the telecom industry with Dr. Tomek Gersberg from Axiata. They explore Axiata's ambitious A3 transformation strategy, the challenges of implementing automation, the importance of data management, and the potential collaboration with hyperscalers. The conversation emphasizes the need for openness and interoperability in telecom, as well as the financial considerations that drive these transformations.

In this episode of Talking Transformation, Robert Curran and Francis Haysom discuss the evolving concept of digital twins in the telecom industry. They explore the historical context, current applications, and future potential of digital twins, particularly in relation to AI and network resilience. The conversation highlights the importance of real-time data and the role of digital twins in enhancing decision-making processes within telecom operations.

Robert, Patrick and Grant discuss the key themes and takeaways from conversations at the TM Forum's Innovate Americas event, September 2025.

Shanthi Ravindran provides reflections on the FutureNet World Asia event held in Singapore, September 2025.

Amidst all the excitement around AI, the experiences of Telstra are a reminder that getting the foundations right is the real key to successful transformation. Mark Sanders, Chief Architect and Head of Autonomous Networks and AI Enablement explains how architectural choices and principles have helped Telstra realize billions in savings, and set it up to be able to respond at scale to future customer demand for AI and other new services.

Joined by two special guests from Deutsche Telekom, Robert and John explore progress on DT's efforts to commercialize its network APIs and engaging with a new and unfamiliar customer base - solution developers.

In this episode, we get a unique perspective from Swisscom and their partner Netcracker on their transformation towards greater speed, efficiency and agility. The discussion focuses less on the technology and architecture and more on the organizational and delivery approach: domain by domain, and replicable blueprints and process. Includes some key findings on benefits achieved to date, and recommendations and lessons learned along the way.

Introducing Luca De Matteis, and a discussion on infrastructure security as we head inexorably towards a post-quantum age.