ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises

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,...

07-23

34:11

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 wha...

06-19

33:58

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, pa...

05-20

39:10

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. T...

05-06

25:19

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 unanim...

04-22

23:16

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 ...

04-08

30:20

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...

04-01

44:52

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 Assistant ...

01-01

23:35

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 Presiden...

12-04

35:58

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...

11-29

15:27

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 us T...

11-21

40:32

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...

11-15

23:43

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 transformativ...

10-17

41:53

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 ri...

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 inf...