59. Saving Telco from Itself with Pete Bernard

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Mar 13, 2024

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Pete Bernard

Guest Pete Bernard discusses challenges facing the telco industry, advocating for agility and solution-oriented thinking. Key topics include embracing edge computing, software expertise, open architectures, and redefining telco roles. Exploring cost-effective AI computing on edge devices and navigating talent drain for innovation in the industry.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

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Exploring Edge Celseer and the Shift to Edge Computing and 5G Innovations

01:51 • 3min

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Transforming Telcos: Key Strategies for Survival

04:40 • 24min

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Evolution of AI Computing to the Edge for Cost Efficiency and Latency Benefits

28:25 • 2min

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Navigating Talent Drain and Technological Innovation in Telco Industry

29:55 • 6min

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This episode of the 5G Guys podcast tackles the existential challenges facing the telecommunications industry, emphasizing how sometimes, telcos are their own biggest adversaries due to their inherently conservative nature. Hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith welcome repeat guest Pete Bernard to discuss his new venture, Edgecelsior, and explore how the telco industry can evolve amidst the rapid technological changes spurred by new technologies like AI, 5G, and edge computing. Bernard shares insights from his career, the strategic pivot towards Edge and IoT technologies at Microsoft, and his decision to start Edgecelsior, focusing on industry analytics, content publishing, and strategic work for other companies. The talk delves into the series 'Saving Telco from Itself,' identifying key areas for the industry to address: adopting a solutions mindset, investing in software, embracing edge computing, following the gravity of open architectures, and dialing down the 'Futurama'. The conversation also touches upon challenges such as regulatory environments, talent migration to technology sectors, and the need for telcos to innovate within a regulatory framework to avoid becoming 'dumb pipes.' Bernard argues for telcos to find their lane either as smart pipe providers or solution providers, underscoring the necessity for strategic reorientation to remain competitive.

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Saving Telco from Itself Blogpost ➡︎ https://www.edgecelsior.com/_files/ugd/77feae_c8c119e0e343427ab9d9ea9323e08953.pdf

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