On this episode of Well, technically... the tech podcast where women do the explaining, Sibel Tombaz, head of 5G Highband and Active Antenna Systems at Ericsson, discusses Ericsson's dynamic spectrum sharing solution and the co-existence of 4G and 5G.
Jul 21, 2020•16 min
Derek Johnston, head of marketing and 5G business development for Samsung Networks, provides some color on the company's most recent 5G wins, takes a look at trends around open and virtual RAN, and catches us up on what he's reading to his kids during quarantine.
Jul 15, 2020•20 min
In the first episode of Well, technically...the tech podcast where women do the explaining, Nokia’s Head of Dedicated Wireless Networks Jane Rygaard discusses the importance of using technology for real change, both in business and in everyday life, as well as some of Nokia’s priorities for the rest of 2020.
Jul 14, 2020•19 min
Gartner Research Director Jason Marcheck looks at how, as enterprises strategically consider 5G adoption, software licensing and procurement adds an additional layer of cost and complexity that has to be navigated.
Jul 10, 2020•18 min
Oracle Vice President of Product Management John Lenns looks forward to the transition from non-standalone to standalone 5G networks and how that relates to service providers capturing new revenue opportunities. He also takes a topical look at how COVID-19 is catalyzing various types of digital transformation.
Jul 08, 2020•21 min
Massimo Peselli of Verizon Business discusses organizational innovation and how an operator can effectively develop and sell solutions tailored to the needs of particular vertical enterprises like healthcare, retail and manufacturing.
Jul 01, 2020•19 min
ZenFi Networks operates a dense fiber network in the New York City area, as well as edge data center, C-RAN and co-location services. Hear from Co-founder and CEO Ray LaChance on the role of fiber in 5G deployments and what opportunities are on the horizon given current technological trends.
Jun 26, 2020•12 min
Airspan Vice President of Strategy and Marketing Damiao Coletti discusses the company's work in developing 5G solutions for vertical industries as well as its open RAN solutions, which are part of Rakuten Mobile's greenfield network build.
Jun 23, 2020•19 min
Chris Pearson, president of 5G Americas, discusses the outlook for mid-band 5G spectrum in the U.S. and how that informs operator strategies and commercialization of new 5G services. And, in a first for our recurring Proust questionnaire segment, Pearson reflects on how he'd like to die.
Jun 16, 2020•17 min
Telecom industry expert Kevin Shatzkamer discusses the intersection of 5G and supporting technologies, including edge computing, data analytics and artificial intelligence.
Jun 12, 2020•13 min
Radisys CEO Arun Bhikshesvaran discusses his favorite journey, the outlook for open RAN and Radisys' role of enabling, integrating and managing a 5G world.
Jun 02, 2020•18 min
This week CommScope's Farid Firouzbakht, senior vice president and general manager, discusses some of the distinct considerations associated with 5G at sub-6 GHz frequencies vs. at millimeter wave frequencies. He also shares perspective on the rapidly evolving open RAN debate and looks to the future of massive MIMO.
Jun 01, 2020•19 min
On the latest episode of Will 5G Change The World? Ignacio Contreras, Qualcomm's senior director of 5G marketing, looks at near-term consumer adoption of 5G and discusses how operator deployment strategies will shape uptake. Contreras also contemplates whether achieving perfect happiness is possible.
May 27, 2020•22 min
Mike Zeto, SVP of Global Strategy and Emerging Businesses for Boingo Wireless, discusses the trajectory of in-building connectivity as it relates to trends in the DAS, small cells and 5G. Zeto also reflects on the six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls.
May 22, 2020•16 min
Sandro Tavares, Nokia's global head of mobile networks marketing, discusses the move from non-standalone to standalone 5G, and explores the role of distributed computing in delivering new 5G services.
May 20, 2020•20 min
VMware's Shekar Ayyar, executive vice president and general manager of VMware's Telco and Edge Cloud business unit, discusses the extension of virtualization out of the core and into the RAN, the relationship between telco cloud and time to serve revenue, and shares perspective on how 5G will enable digital transformation over time.
May 13, 2020•14 min
Parallel Wireless CEO Steve Papa discusses Open RAN momentum from the perspective of both network economics and global regulatory machinations; and looks at the how 5G scale as a function of lower cost could address the global digital divide.
May 06, 2020•13 min
Qualcomm's Dean Brenner, SVP of Spectrum Strategy and Technology Policy, and VP of Government Affairs Alice Tornquist explore safety opportunities associated with cellular V2X communications; discuss the distinction between LTE and 5G V2X; and dissect ongoing policy discussions around how to divvy up 75 megahertz of 5.9 GHz spectrum for intelligent transportation systems.
Apr 29, 2020•21 min
Space IT Bridge Editor in Chief Doug Mohney discusses the intersection of 5G and satellite communications; use cases like rural broadband and IoT support; and separates 5G reality from marketing hype.
Apr 24, 2020•35 min
NEXT Trucking's Chief Revenue Officer Bobby Napiltonia discusses the importance of smart ports in the connected supply chain; ecosystem development across retail, warehousing and manufacturing and supply chain management; and how 5G will create more reliable, resilient transportation systems.
Apr 22, 2020•15 min
RCR Wireless News Executive Editor Kelly Hill reflects on L. Frank Baum's literature; highlights how 5G has impacted test and measurement; and discusses the digital divide in the context of Sprint and T-Mobile's merger.
Apr 17, 2020•22 min
Steve Douglas, head of 5G strategy for Spirent, answers questions from Marcel Proust's famous questionnaire; differentiates between delivering network capabilities and network experiences; and discusses how 5G can create efficiency and sustainability in high-emitting industrial sectors.
Apr 15, 2020•22 min
In this bonus episode, Qualcomm's Dean Brenner, SVP of Spectrum Strategy and Technology Policy, and VP of Government Affairs Alice Tornquist discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on students given ongoing school closures; explain the role broadband access plays in education; provide an overview of potential funding mechanisms; and urge you to contact your federal officials to ensure no students are left without the resources they need.
Apr 03, 2020•23 min
Peter Linder, head of 5G marketing for Ericsson in North America, discusses how operators can best evolve 5G networks to support a variety of new service offerings; reflects on two-time Formula One World Drivers' Championship runner-up Ronnie Peterson's colorful motto; and provides a masterful fast food/5G analogy.
Apr 01, 2020•20 min
With North America and China leading in deployments, along with increasing investment in Europe, Latin America and other important global markets, small cells are a key enabler for operators looking to drive network densification. In this podcast from RCR Wireless News, Nokia Small Cells Marketing Manager Rita Pallag discusses the regional dynamics shaping small cell deployments, and highlights marquee projects at a major shopping mall in Latin America and an outdoor installation in North Americ...
May 01, 2018•19 min
Exclusive interview with Dirk Bernhardt of P3 Group by RCR Wireless News
Jun 01, 2017•6 min
Exclusive interview with Ryan Hamilton of Digital Globe by RCR Wireless News
Jun 01, 2017•3 min
On this episode of HetNet Happenings, host Sean Kinney, the managing editor for RCR Wireless News, takes a look at how the Open Compute Project is fostering innovation in the telecom industry with the adoption of white box servers and other hyperscale data center practices.
Apr 04, 2016•8 min
On this episode of HetNet Happenings, host Sean Kinney, RCR Wireless News managing editor, talks with tower infrastructure writer Jarad Matula about the recent National Association of Tower Erectors 2016 conference. The pair discuss trends in tower safety training and certification, movement towards in-building installations of small cells and DAS, as well as what drones and 5G mean for the tower industry.
Mar 15, 2016•22 min
On this episode of HetNet Happenings, RCR Wireless News Managing Editor Sean Kinney takes you inside Mobile World Congress 2016 to dissect the big themes of 5G and the Internet of Things. Clips feature conversations with Ericsson CEO Hans Vestburg, AT&T Mobility President Glenn Lurie, AT&T SVP of Wireless Architecture Rick Keathley and analyst Monica Paolini, president of Senza Fili Consulting. Kinney also discusses news from Mobile World Congress with RCR Editor-in-Chief Dan Meyer.
Mar 04, 2016•44 min