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ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises

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The ALYNMENT podcast aims to connect the dots between private networks, their business implications, and enterprise needs in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking. It captures the real-world stories and realistic perspectives that help enterprises align the what, why, and how of everything related to private networks. The podcast answers the following questions:
 
 - What makes private networks real? 

- How can we go beyond the buzzwords and see the impact of private networks in our everyday lives? 

- How can we align on the challenges, the readiness gaps, and the opportunities to make private networks mainstream?

- How can enterprises incorporate private networks in their digital transformation roadmap?


 These are some of the critical questions that industry experts, vendor communities, and service providers in the tech industry respond to through the Alynment podcast. Let's break out of our silos and get aligned.

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Ep # 43: Pioneering Connectivity in K-12 - Murray City's Private LTE Journey & Vision - with Jason Eyre, Murray City School District

October 17, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

From fostering equitable access to enhancing the classroom experience, private cellular networks are transforming K-12 education. With the rise of digital learning tools, the need for continuous, reliable wireless connectivity has never been more important.  In this changing educational landscape, can private 5G networks serve as the infrastructure backbone to support various on-campus and remote educational activities? Do school districts understand how best to leverage the transformative ...

Ep # 42: The Enterprise iPhone Moment for Private Mobile Networks - with Tom Wheeler and Mike Mulica, Alef

September 07, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Private mobile networks are becoming a critical utility for businesses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve safety and security. The deployments are growing steadily; however, a patchwork of available wireless solutions makes it challenging for many enterprises to have a standardized approach to address the connectivity needs of diverse use cases. There are stiff technical and commercial challenges to their widespread adoption, demanding both service providers and vendors to r...

Ep # 41: Revolutionizing Connectivity, Exploring the Future of Private Networks - with Rajeev Shah, Celona

July 20, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

With advancements in connectivity, the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things, and the exponential growth of mobile devices, traditional network infrastructure has found it challenging to meet the surging demand for secure and efficient communication solutions.  Some enterprises are now turning to private cellular networks as a compelling connectivity platform to materialize their digital vision. While these networks promise to provide a dedicated, reliable, and secure wireless infra...

Ep # 40: Charting a Course for Digital Inclusion in Native America with Private 5G - with Derrick Frost, Kajeet

June 05, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

The lack of access to broadband internet can significantly hinder economic growth, education, and healthcare, making it difficult for communities to compete in the modern world. Bringing reliable, high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas in the US is a complex challenge that requires a unique set of solutions. Can private LTE and fixed-wireless access networks help close the digital divide and empower rural and tribal communities through technology? And even if it can, are lo...

Ep # 39: Maximizing Business Outcomes with Converged Wireless Networks - with Jason Inskeep, AT&T

March 08, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

4G and 5G cellular networks are becoming increasingly popular amongst enterprises as more organizations look for ways to accelerate their digital strategy. However, many challenges come with private cellular networks, such as finding the right solution that meets business application needs, its cost-effectiveness, security, reliability, and scalability. How do those challenges differ across verticals and use cases and what are the critical success factors for the day-1 and, more importantly,...

Ep # 38: The Complexities of Today’s Wireless Communications - with Rex Chen, LitePoint

January 27, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Wireless communications are constantly growing in complexity with new protocols, new devices, and new spectrum options. Ensuring all possible combinations work dependably at their peak performance has always been critical for guaranteeing network readiness. But the era of Private 5G and industrial applications adds new dynamics to ensuring the safety and readiness of wireless networks. How can enterprise IT teams ensure that working next to a mobile robot in a factory is safe? How can we be ...

Ep # 37: Resolving the Connectivity Conundrum for IoT - with Daniel Quant, Multi-Tech Systems

January 24, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

The Internet of Things promises to bring us amazing efficiencies. It’s projected to have billions of connected devices helping us monitor environmental conditions, enhance public safety, automate industrial processes, and fulfill the vision of self-driving cars. But have the outcomes justified the hype? Do enterprises have clarity on the most viable connectivity option for their IoT applications? Should they use Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, LoRA, cellular LPWAN solutions, or the new kid in the block ...

Ep # 36: How Secure is Our Data? - with Nancy Wang, Amazon Web Services

December 06, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Telecommunication networks never stop evolving, moving in less than 15 years from 3G to LTE to 5G, and having our data move from on-site to the cloud and to the edge. But what does this mean for the security of our data? With the rising adoption of connected devices & applications, enterprises are at a greater risk of data breaches, ransomware, and new types of attacks. How should CIOs rethink security, and what choices do they have? Let’s find out. Our guest for today’s podcast is Nancy Wa...

Ep # 35: Is Private 5G the New LAN and WAN for Enterprise? - with Todd Krautkremer, Cradlepoint

September 15, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

The networking needs of a digital enterprise are shifting to ensure anytime, anywhere connectivity to reliably and securely interconnect their people, places, and things. The notion of a universal wireless network for enterprise blurs the lines between historical local area and wide area network boundaries. But can the highly vouched 5G cellular network – public or private - truly replace LAN and WAN solutions used by enterprises for decades?  Even if it is, are CIOs prepared to make a shift...

Ep # 34: Is Cellular Mesh the New Backbone for Scalable Private 5G Networks? - with Matt Musial, GenXComm

July 06, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

The widespread use of digital devices and applications raises the need for pervasive cellular coverage. However, the existing private cellular networks are not sufficiently scalable and economical to extend in dynamically changing indoor and outdoor enterprise environments. New network architectures are needed to deal with unique enterprise use cases and increase coverage and capacity without dependency on the underlying infrastructure. Are cellular mesh networks the answer to this challenge...

Ep # 33: How to Customize Yet Scale Private 5G Network Operations? - with David Ronen, Cellwize

June 21, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Private networks have blazed a whole new trail for enterprise innovation with the ability to customize their design and control operations. The pace of adoption, however, has slowed due to the complexity and the high costs of customization of networks. With the emergence of 5G, the choice of vendors expands, the operation complexity increases with disaggregated open networks, and the cost increases with greater recourse to system integrators and other experts. Enterprises need a simpler way ...

Ep # 32: How the Proliferation of 5G will Impact the Private Wireless Market? - with Roy Timor-Rousso, Pente Networks

March 30, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

GSMA rightfully said that 5G denotes a new era in which connectivity will be tailored precisely to the needs of the business applications. The proliferation of 5G is expected to dramatically grow the market for private wireless networks, but what do IT leaders need to know before jumping on the private 5G bandwagon? Which enterprise applications are already taking advantage of this revolutionary technology, and what are the barriers to its mass-market adoption? Let’s find out. Our guest for...

Ep # 31: How to Navigate the Maze of Private Network Choices? - with Michael Zeto, Boingo Wireless

February 09, 2022 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

In a short span of five years, private 4G and 5G networks have stirred much excitement. But do the outcomes justify the hype? Enterprises wrestle with choices between Do-It-Yourself, managed services, and public operator network slices. How do neutral hosts and system integrators help? What are the most viable technologies for private wireless? Private network deployments are generally customized for the client, and it is hard to compare the costs and benefits. So do CIOs know how to evaluat...

Ep # 30: The Practical Approach to Embracing Autonomous 5G Networks - with Aaron Boasman-Patel, TM Forum

February 02, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

AI Ops is a natural fit in the 5G era with software-defined networks that are increasingly programmable. Human supervision of 5G networks is a bit like trying to hop onto an electric train after it has left the station. AI-assisted automation is the holy grail for network managers rattled by a catastrophe precipitated by human errors. While early trials of AI Ops in private and public 5G networks are promising, data capture in network labyrinths is forbidding due to many silos, emergent data...

Ep # 29: How to Manage IoT Security in Private Networks - with Jimmy Jones, ZARIOT

December 21, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

IoT is a lynchpin to digitizing smart manufacturing, smart cities, and many other industrial enterprises. However, its adoption is often plagued by security concerns. The 5G enhancements that support 1 million devices per square kilometer also increase the attack surface for cybercriminals. An entire business network can be compromised due to vulnerabilities in a connected surveillance camera or even smart bulbs. Though private LTE and 5G networks are theoretically designed for highly secure...

Ep # 28: Is Distributed Edge the Catalyst for Private 5G Innovation? - with Michael Recchia, Red Hat

December 13, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

The edge has become the playground for some of the most innovative technology companies launching specialized private 5G applications. Advancements like Open RAN, programmable networks, intent-based network slicing, and AI-driven automation are promising new level of efficiencies in processing humongous data volumes with ultra-low latencies at the distributed network edge. However, the industry continues to struggle on a common understanding of the necessary steps required to make multi-acce...

Ep # 27: How to Avoid IoT Pitfalls in the 5G Era? - with Landon Garner, KORE Wireless

December 07, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

The Internet of Things suffered several setbacks during its long hype cycle in coping with complex deployments. Having overcome the daunting challenges in the initial stages of IoT development, the industry is poised to take advantage of the massive deployment of IoT devices in the 5G era. Private cellular networks are envisioned to create a secure environment for remote monitoring, analytics, and control of automation, using data generated by pervasive sensors. But has the ecosystem evolved...

Ep # 26: Can Cloud Platform Help Telcos Graduate to High-Margin Digital Services? - with Francis Haysom

October 14, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Telecom Service Providers have long sought to graduate beyond commoditized connectivity to business models centered around premium digital services. Telco Cloud Platform, in collaboration with Hyperscalers, is a new tack for operators to earn premiums from services delivered at the edge. But do service providers understand the service models that will help them monetize new digital services from customization for micro-segments of customers and enable premium experiences? Let’s find out.  O...

Ep # 25: Will the CBRS Goldrush Last - with Oren Binder

October 05, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

The mid-band CBRS spectrum has been an extraordinary boon to private networks and digital innovation in the US. Enterprises across verticals are investing in automation, taking advantage of the security of private LTE networks and the control of the quality of service. Some verticals like manufacturing have entered the adoption stage, and others like utilities have overcome the initial barriers to adoption. As the usage of shared spectrum bands booms, will we soon see mass commercialization ...

Ep # 24: Driving Innovation for Smaller Organizations with Open RAN and Private Networks - with Vivek Parmar

September 28, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Open Radio Area Networks have democratized networks for small-and-medium scale companies. The CBRS spectrum freed the enterprise and other organizations of the chokehold of public communication service providers and helped them build private networks for their IT solutions. Companies, as big as Honeywell, however, have still been unserved. Will the new generation of vendors and MSPs that are using Open RAN overcome the limitation of size and bring inexpensive private networks to smaller orga...

Ep # 23: Making Seaports Autonomous with Private 5G - with Ori Marom

July 23, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

The persisting disarray of global supply chains during and after Covid-19 exposed the crying need for automation at ports. Antiquated labor-intensive methods have no place in a world where ships disgorge towering stacks of containers that choke terminals at seaports. Private 5G networks have raised hopes about the possibility of factory-like automation to relieve congestion at seaports. But do port authorities see a business case and have a plan, the know-how, and the resources needed to imp...

Ep # 23: Making Seaports Autonomous with Private 5G - with Ori Marom

July 23, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

The persisting disarray of global supply chains during and after Covid-19 exposed the crying need for automation at ports. Antiquated labor-intensive methods have no place in a world where ships disgorge towering stacks of containers that choke terminals at seaports. Private 5G networks have raised hopes about the possibility of factory-like automation to relieve congestion at seaports. But do port authorities see a business case and have a plan, the know-how, and the resources needed to imp...

Ep # 22: 5G and Wi-Fi – The PB&J of Enterprise Private Networks - with Anand Shah

July 07, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Private wireless network is one of the most exciting topics in the mobile space today. It is accelerating industrial automation, bridging the digital divide, and closing the homework gap. Also, the integration of wireless infrastructure with cloud deployments at the edge is a boost to enterprise application development. But do CIOs understand their choices to implement a private network using 4G, 5G, and a plethora of deployment models? Which of these make business sense, and is the underlyi...

Ep # 22: 5G and Wi-Fi – The PB&J of Enterprise Private Networks - with Anand Shah

July 07, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Private wireless network is one of the most exciting topics in the mobile space today. It is accelerating industrial automation, bridging the digital divide, and closing the homework gap. Also, the integration of wireless infrastructure with cloud deployments at the edge is a boost to enterprise application development. But do CIOs understand their choices to implement a private network using 4G, 5G, and a plethora of deployment models? Which of these make business sense, and is the underlyi...

Ep # 21: Advancing America's Leadership Through 5G & 6G Innovation? With Eric Burger

July 02, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Getting reliable, high-speed connectivity continues to be a challenge for enterprises, but things are changing! Private-sector innovation and government support are working to advance America's longtime leadership in wireless technologies. Spectrum sharing initiatives like CBRS are disruptive, DoD's investment in 5G testbeds is promising, and the recent decision by FCC to break free 100 MHz spectrum in the 3.45-3.55 GHz band is exciting. But how will all these initiatives help enterprises ac...

Ep # 20: Can XReality Help Manufacturers Function Without Interruption? With Randy Nunez

June 15, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Covid was a rude awakening for manufacturing—it almost came to a standstill. CIOs have started to rethink operations with modern technologies like extended reality (XReality) for remote assistance and collaboration. Collaboration in virtual reality, remote control with mixed reality, and expert assistance, among others. But do business leaders realize the implications and value of XReality for their long-term strategy?  Our guest for the podcast is Randy Nunez, Tech Trends Lead at Ford Moto...

Ep # 19: What Shape Will Retail Renaissance Take in 2021? With Ricardo Belmar

May 04, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Covid appeared to have knocked brick-and-mortar stores dead. Will they rise like a Phoenix from the rubble aided by a raft of new technologies for experiential marketing? If the latest forecasts are to be believed, store openings in 2021 will boom. Big Box stores are taking the lead. In this podcast, we will discuss what shape will the retail renaissance take? Let’s find out!  Our guest for the podcast is Ricardo Belmar. He is a prominent thought leader in the retail industry. He is regular...

Ep # 18: Can Private Networks Bring The Wireless Sunshine Indoors? With Carl Gunell

March 10, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

With private wireless networks gaining momentum, businesses are testing the waters to see if LTE-based CBRS technology can offer reliable connectivity and reduce their operations' cost. Yesterday's Wi-Fi might be low cost, but today's Wi-Fi 6 and 4G can provide speed and security, while tomorrow's 5G can deliver ultra-quick connections backed by quality assurance. Which of these new technologies can deliver secure, efficient, cost-effective connections that truly improve business operations?...

Ep #17: Is Your Business Ready for 5G? with Caitlin Clark-Zigmond

October 30, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

5G and Edge Computing technologies are the centers of attraction these days. MEC or Multi-edge computing promise operators to host applications closer to the customers - making it accessible to businesses and consumers in a way that has never been possible. So, are we looking towards a future where virtual reality gaming and self-driving cars become the norm? Can businesses truly implement the benefits of MEC, and what are some common roadblocks? Let’s find out. Hi guys, this is your host A...

Ep #16: New Practices Sales Must Adopt in the New Normal with Spencer Wixom

September 25, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

We all know that the B2B sales process is becoming increasingly complex. Over the past many years, we have seen a shift in how B2B buyers make decisions. They are much more informed, have too many options, and are digitally well connected to validate their choices.  Sellers struggle and often fail to provide their buyers with the right answers. This alignment gap between buyer’s expectations and seller’s skills continue to grow, and the new normal with COVID-19 isn’t helping. But, is the g...

Ep #15: From Resource Management to City Safety, IoT Is the Answer with CTO Nicole Raimundo

August 26, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

The year 2020 has dramatically changed how technology is impacting everyday life. Whether it is video conferencing for remote work and home schooling or getting curb side deliveries, COVID19 has ushered in a new normal and pushed us to adopt technology faster than we ever imagined. It has also increased what we expect from our “smart cities”. If we adopted new technology quickly, why can’t our cities transform quickly, too? Are cities up to the tech challenge? Let’s find out. Today’s guest ...

Ep #14: 5G With Blockchain – Creating a Collaborative Economy with Technologist David Walsh

August 12, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

With technology changing at blinding speeds, businesses often struggle to understand what is real and ready, and what is hype. Blockchain, which is the technology behind BitCoin and other cryptocurrencies - is one of such technologies that offers a lot of promise but rarely understood. 5G is yet another great technology that claims to revolutionize how we connect and communicate. But do these two innovations have anything in common? Together can they provide a better economic value to busine...

Ep #14: How 5G and Blockchain Can Disrupt a Collaborative Economy - with Visionary Investor David Walsh

August 12, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

With technology changing at blinding speeds, businesses often struggle to understand what is real and what is hype. Blockchain, which is the technology behind BitCoin and other cryptocurrencies - is one of such technologies that offer a lot of promise but rarely understood. 5G is yet another great technology that claims to revolutionize how we connect and communicate. But do these two innovations have anything in common? Together can they provide a better economic value to businesses?  Our ...

Ep #13: 5G and the Future of the Trucking Industry with Dr. Ashim Bose

July 31, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

5G is one of the most anticipated, promoted -  and debated – technology advancements in modern history. The industry claims that 5G, along with AI and machine learning, will revolutionize connectivity and communications for many business applications. But does 5G play any role in solving the day-to-day challenges for trucking operations? Can 5G make the life of a truck operator any better? Let’s hear what the experts say.   Hi guys, this is your host Ashish Jain, and you are listening to th...

Ep #13: 5G and the Future of the Trucking Industry with Dr Ashim Bose

July 31, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

5G is one of the most anticipated, promoted -  and debated – technology advancements in modern history. The industry claims that 5G, along with AI and machine learning, will revolutionize connectivity and communications for many business applications. But does 5G play any role in solving the day-to-day challenges for trucking operations? Can 5G make the life of a truck operator any better? Let’s hear what the experts say.   Hi guys, this is your host Ashish Jain, and you are listening to th...

Ep #12: The 3 Missing Tactics Companies Need In Their Competitive Intelligence Process with Hubspot’s Sam Rinaldo

July 23, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Starting a company or launching a new product in a highly competitive tech space is like going to war where knowing your enemy is imperative. With the pace at which technology is evolving, the need to keep a pulse on new players and solutions has never been greater.  But scaling competitive analysis and measuring its success continues to remain a challenge for most B2B technology companies. Sales, product, and marketing leaders remain misaligned in answering the most fundamental question, “...

Ep #11: How Alignment can Help Product Marketers Get Off the Hamster Wheel with Jennifer Robinson

June 19, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Research shows that 70% of all marketing content remains unused by sales. If you are a marketer, this statistic is sure to make you squirm … and if you are in sales, you are probably nodding your head and saying, ‘that’s about right.’ There are innumerable examples of sales and marketing activities that don’t align. Such misalignments are often at the core of many broken organizations. So…how do we bridge the gap and make these two strategic activities to focus on a common goal? Let’s hear ...

Ep #10: Dr Chris Clark Shares How His Team Flipped the Switch to Virtual Visits in 4 Days

May 20, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Many medical providers had telehealth as a tool for conducting virtual patient visits, but patients and providers had not had much need or desire to use it. Until now. The pandemic hit hard in mid-March, and the shelter-in-home orders pushed medical practices to find ways to treat patients without seeing them in their offices. Can telehealth rise to the occasion to meet the medical treatment needs using virtual visits? And if it can, will doctors, nurse practitioners, and more importantly, p...

Ep #9: How can Artificial Intelligence help you sell more? with Rob Kall

May 06, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Artificial intelligence is one of those buzzwords that is underestimated and over rated at the same time. We experience the power of AI everyday while interacting with Alexa, while writing emails, while getting a delivery from Amazon, or while planning a trip. Yet we are sceptic about its viability and fearful of AI replacing humans.   Today the focus of our discussion is to uncover some of the misalignments that impacts sales productivity and demystify the role of AI in enabling sales. The...

Ep #8: Is the Telehealth Genie Out of the Bottle? Former US Secretary of VA Dr. David Shulkin Explains

April 22, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Telehealth, a long overdue technology, is the need of the hour today. Historic legislations are passed, and Billions of dollars are committed by the government to prepare health practitioners deliver virtual care. But is the healthcare ecosystem ready for a change? And if so, can it scale in a sustainable manner? Let’s find out. Our guest today, Dr David Shulkin, is an experienced healthcare professional who has served the United States as a Secretary of Veteran Affairs. In 2017, he was una...

Ep #7: Deputy CIO Jeanne Holm Explains How Los Angeles is Using 5G & Tech to Combat the Crisis

April 08, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Smart cities are the wave of the future and rapid urbanization is driving the need for the latest technologies, like 5G, IoT and AI, to connect every aspect of a city’s operations. But a true smart city improves the quality of life for citizens and raises its economic competitiveness. Los Angeles is one of the first cities to launch 5G, but has it made any difference to improve its digital economy? Let’s find out.  Today on the show, we have Jeanne Holm, the Deputy CIO of the City of Los An...

Ep #7: The Making of a Smart City - The Los Angeles Chapter with Jeanne Holm

April 08, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Smart cities are the wave of the future and rapid urbanization is driving the need for the latest technologies, like 5G, IoT and AI, to connect every aspect of a city’s operations. But a true smart city improves the quality of life for citizens and raises its economic competitiveness. Los Angeles is one of the first cities to launch 5G, but has it made any difference to improve its digital economy? Let’s find out.  Today on the show, we have Jeanne Holm, the Deputy CIO of the City of Los An...

Ep #6: Wireless Technology and the Changing Events Landscape with Brandt Krueger

April 01, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

As the world struggles with COVID-19, every public event is getting canceled or postponed. Many live events are slowly being replaced or augmented by virtual ones, which makes us think if these tough times will set a precedent for the industry to think of new ways to network, communicate, and engage at events in the future.  Certain technologies like 5G, Augmented Reality, and Holographic Speaker claims to be on the path to support the needs of “anytime anywhere” event experience; but let’s...

Truth or Dare? The Role of 5G in Healthcare with Dr Kalil Abdullah

January 01, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

5G technology might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “brain surgery”. Going under the knife for any reason isn’t the most thrilling proposition for anyone, but how would you feel about getting a surgery without doctors in the operating room? 5G promises to bring many innovations to healthcare including remote surgery. But is that a fact or a fiction? Let’s find out. In today’s podcast, I am talking with brain surgeon Dr Kalil Abdullah, who is also an Assista...

Could 5G be just what the doctor ordered? with Dr Kalil Abdullah

January 01, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

5G technology might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “brain surgery”. Going under the knife for any reason isn’t the most thrilling proposition for anyone, but how would you feel about getting a surgery without doctors in the operating room? 5G promises to bring many innovations to healthcare including remote surgery. But is that a fact or a fiction? Let’s find out. In today’s podcast, I am talking with brain surgeon Dr Kalil Abdullah, who is also an Assista...

Ep #5: Truth or Dare? The Role of 5G in Healthcare with Dr Kalil Abdullah

January 01, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

5G technology might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “brain surgery”. Going under the knife for any reason isn’t the most thrilling proposition for anyone, but how would you feel about getting a surgery without doctors in the operating room? 5G promises to bring many innovations to healthcare including remote surgery. But is that a fact or a fiction? Let’s find out. In today’s podcast, I am talking with brain surgeon Dr Kalil Abdullah, who is also an Assista...

Ep #4: Is your workspace ready for 5G? with Dudy Cohen

December 04, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

5G, unlike other cellular generations, is touted to bring an unprecedented innovation for enterprises – more than we have ever seen before! But for that vision to become real, a lot of things need to be in place. While telecom service providers are getting all their ducks in a row, enterprises and building owners also need to align their plans to make their workspace 5G ready. On today’s podcast I have someone whom I want to call the telecom superhero. Dudy Cohen is currently the Vice Presi...

Ep #3: Can 5G save you from your next allergy attack? with David Strumwasser

November 29, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

5G technology means many things to many people. There are a lot of theories on how it will impact the everyday lives of consumers and businesses. While many experts argue that 5G will revolutionize the way we shop, the skeptics question if it has any real benefits for retailers. Our guest today, David Strumwasser, is an expert in this area and head of product & commercialization at Verizon XR labs. Join us as he decodes the innumerable possibilities that 5G technology, edge computing, and au...

Ep #1: Can 5G help firefighters see through the smoke?

November 21, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Firefighters risk their lives every day. The hazard of entering a smoke-filled building, with zero-visibility, is something most of us cannot even imagine. While technology has made strides in so many aspects of our lives, yet most existing solutions remain unaligned with the real-world needs of our firefighters and first responders.  Today, in our podcast, we talk about how innovative use of some technologies such as behavioral neuroscience, augmented reality, computer vision, and 5G can a...

Ep #2: Decoding CBRS for Enterprises and Busting Myths with Taliver Heath

November 21, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

CBRS or Citizens Broadband Radio Service has been touted as an innovation band to revolutionize enterprise private wireless connectivity, but this 4 letter acronym is not yet pervasive in CIO’s tech stack. What are the promises it really holds for businesses and the end consumers? What will be the real-world business impact of CBRS based Private LTE on telecom carriers and enterprises? Where does it makes sense and where it does not? And is it ready for the prime time? Today, we have with u...

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