Marcin Dryjanski, CEO and Principal Consultant at Rimedo Labs discusses the role of RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) for Open RAN, and how RICs power a multi-vendor, disaggregated architecture. He explores how the latest xApps and rApps enhance the capabilities of the RIC and some of the latest use cases for these apps. Marcin reveals some of the collaborative efforts underway in the Open RAN space, and his thoughts on how standard bodies influence the adoption of Open RAN. He talks about...

Chris Gu, Principal Product Manager at Spirent Communications goes into an in-depth discussion on the concept of Open RAN split and why balancing centralization with disaggregation is important. Chris explores the main deployment topologies seen in real-world Open RAN implementations, and the considerations that influence whether operators should choose a centralized or disaggregated model. Chris explains how different RAN splits impacts network performance and end-user experience, as well as...

Jason Raymer, Senior Vice President of Revenue and Client Experience at iQmetrix explores the top five megatrends shaping telecom retail in 2024, based on the iQmetrix Trends in Telecom Retail report released last year. Jason discusses the strategies telecom retailers can adopt to address the labor shortages and high turnover rates impacting the industry, and the role that AI will play in enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency over the next few years. Jason explains how...

This episode explores the transformative role of Digital Twin technology and Decision Intelligence in Business Support Systems (BSS). Fahri Kercek, Head of Product Strategy at Etiya, discusses how Digital Twins, particularly the Digital Twin of Customer (DToC), empower telecom operators and other industries to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences, enhance decision-making, and drive operational efficiency. Listen to the episode to learn:The role of digital twin technology in telecom...

Rodrigo Brito, Head of Security, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia explores findings from the 10th edition of Nokia’s Threat Intelligence Report. Rodrigo reveals some of the key trends in telecom sector attacks, the differences between IT security and telecom security, and the role of Generative AI in cybersecurity. Rodrigo also discusses the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the U.S. as well as the impact of quantum computing on telecom security.To read the full report, visit...

James Garvert, Senior Vice President and General Manager of TransUnion’s TruContact™ Communications and Contact Center Solutions discusses:- TransUnion’s recent partnership with First Orion and Transaction Network Services (TNS), which brings branded calling with logos to subscribers of the top three US wireless carriers- The technology behind end-to-end call authentication and verification- The impact of branded calling on businesses, in terms of preventing fraud and improving consumer...

Barbara Dondiego, CEO at AVOXI explores findings from the company's 2024 State of International Voice for the Contact Center Report, including:- The biggest challenges enterprises face today in terms of voice communications- The factors driving the shift of voice communication to the cloud and the role of telcos in the cloud voice ecosystem- How artificial intelligence (AI) impacts the evolution of voice, and what specific AI-driven innovations are enhancing the capabilities of voice...

Bryan Smith, Vice President of Product Marketing at First Orion discusses:- How branded calling enhances operational efficiency and improves customer experience for telcos- The impact of First Orion's technology on consumer safety and security in telecoms- Some of the partnerships that have driven the company’s success so far, and how these have benefited both enterprises and consumers- What's next on the horizon for First Orion, including innovations in improving communication safety,...

Stephen M. Kowal, Chief Commercial Officer at Nextivity discusses:- How private LTE and private 5G networks address the connectivity needs of organizations- How private networks are designed and commissioned- How private 5G networks differ from private LTE, in terms of infrastructure, management and use cases- Issues faced by operators and enterprises in deploying their private LTE and 5G networks, and how Nextivity’s solutions address these challengesTo learn more, visit nextivityinc.com

Dominic Black, Growth Director and Principal Analyst at Cavell discusses:- The key highlights of the Cavell Summit North America- How the communication needs of enterprises, specifically SMEs, have evolved in recent years- How the trends around work-from-anywhere (WFA) influenced SMEs’ investments in new communication platforms- The current state of AI adoption in UCaaS and CcaaS, and some of the challenges faced by organizations deploying AITo learn more, visit www.cavell.com/events/ccs-us

Nisha Dutt, Managing Director and CEO at Subex discusses the role of AI and Generative AI in transforming CSP networks, and how they impact network operations and customer experience. Nisha reveals some of the challenges telcos face in leveraging AI for decision analytics and how Subex’s HyperSense AI addresses these challenges. Nisha shares success stories of telcos who have observed significant cost savings or revenue growth with the deployment of AI-powered analytics, and how technologies...

The Fast Mode spoke to Jennifer Kyriakakis, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at MATRIXX Software on their recent collaboration with Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong (HTHK). Jennifer discusses some of the monetization challenges and opportunities faced by HTHK, how the deployment of MATRIXX’s digital monetization engine supported the telco's long-term objectives, the shift towards 'all-digital' experiences, and the impact of loyalty programs and rewards on subscriber churn.To learn more, read...

Kevin Vachon, COO of MEF discusses the organization's upcoming Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE). Kevin shares insights into the key themes of the event, including NaaS ecosystems, automation, and evolving enterprise needs. He explores how MEF’s LSO framework supports automation, the growing demand for NaaS, and how standards-based SASE certifications enhance cybersecurity.To learn more about the event, visit gne.mef.net

In this episode of The Fast Mode’s Quick Chat series, Manish Tiwari, Head of Private Cellular Networks at Cradlepoint discusses the ongoing Ericsson Enterprise Industry Analyst Day taking place in Boston. Manish reveals the announcements lined up for the day, including the launch of an indoor 5G coverage neutral host solution which will be sold via a non-CSP route for the first time. Manish also explores the concept of Wireless WAN (WWAN), recent advancements in the space and how it benefits...

First Orion is a leading telecom software company with 16 years of expertise, specializing in branded calling and call protection solutions that revolutionize the mobile communication experience.The Fast Mode recently spoke to Joe Stenziano, the CEO and president of First Orion, about the state of phone calling in 2024. Joe discussed:The growing importance of branding in phone calling and how it enriches the call experience for today’s brandsHow a branded calling solution enhances call...

Ariana Lynn, Principal Analyst at The Fast Mode recently spoke to Bejoy Pankajakshan, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, Mavenir. Bejoy discusses:Mavenir’s recent hundred million investment round anchored by Siris and how it will accelerate Mavenir’s efforts in automation, sustainability, and artificial intelligenceHow cloud-native technologies power innovative, agile and automated networksThe roadmap for the rollout of cloud-native networks, including timelines,...

In conjunction with the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 that took place in New Delhi last month, Tara Neal, Executive Editor at The Fast Mode spoke to Bejoy Pankajakshan, EVP, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Mavenir.In this podcast episode, Bejoy discusses the state of the Open RAN ecosystem and how close the industry is to fully-automated Open RAN networks. Bejoy also explores what telcos require for a successful cloud-native strategy and how they benefit from embracing...

Tara Neal, Executive Editor of The Fast Mode speaks to Glenn Longley, VP of Product Management at Inseego and Rachel Turkus, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CyberReef.

Ariana Lynn, Senior Editor at The Fast Mode spoke to Rahul Sridhar, Content Marketer at Rocketlane on the company’s new and innovative approach to tech marketing, including its popular rap video released earlier this year titled ‘Rocketlane: Our Story So Far’. Rahul discuses how the idea for the rap video came about, some of the latest trends and ideas in tech marketing and the differences between younger and older generations in tech marketing.

As part of The Fast Mode podcast series, Tara Neal, Executive Editor at The Fast Mode spoke to Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent on the company's latest report '‘Cutting Through the Edge Computing Hype - MEC Latency Expectations vs. Reality’. The report assesses operator readiness to deliver SLA-guaranteed low latencies which are critical in supporting a wide range of ultra-reliable low-latency applications (URLLC).Stephen shares among others, the expectations among...

In the aftermath of MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Steve Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent on the company's participation at the recently concluded event.Steve discusses some of the latest findings from Spirent's ‘5G 2022: Market Drivers, Insights and Consideration’ report, which not only includes global and regional deployment trends for 5G, but also covers the role of cloud and the biggest opportunities fueling 5G adoption, deployment and growth. Steve also explores the...

n conjunction with the recently concluded MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Mark Abolafia, SVP Business Development and Global Channels Program at Intraway on the company's experience at this year's MWC. Mark discusses how OSS capabilities have evolved in recent years, and how the move to ‘no-code’ and cloud-native architectures enhance existing OSS functionalities.Mark covers the role of APIs in delivering both interoperability and open digital architectures that enable seamless BSS-OSS...

In conjunction with MWC 2022, The Fast Mode spoke to Javier Martin, CEO of Summa Networks on the their plans and showcases for this year's MWC. Javier discusses the company's multi-generational strategy for subscriber management and shares some of his advice for MNOs and MNVOs looking to deliver more contextual and customized plans. He covers some of the must-have functionalities for advanced HSS/HLR solutions, including cloud-native deployment capabilities. Javier also discusses the low...