Vint Cerf, father of the Internet and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google, shares his views on challenges and progress in self-driving cars and quantum computing. While both are yet to be rush trends, the “new normal” in the world we live in has contributed to significant advancements over the past 18 months.
It is no surprise that, over the past decade, the Big Five Over-the-Top (OTT) service providers have been the force in ushering in new trends and developments across the digital infrastructure space. What is happening to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) value chain? OTTs have started building their own cables and data centers. Will that be the end of ICT as we know it, or are these huge new requirements driven by OTTs giving us new models of collaboration?...
Over the past year, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) continue to gain momentum, especially in Asia Pacific where SPAC IPO structures are surpassing that of traditional IPOs. In Part 2 of Raising Tech Capital via SPACs, Chris Laskowski, CEO, MSA Capital Acquisition Corp. joins Bill Barney in a more in-depth discussion on how the SPAC vehicle works. Why are SPACs gaining momentum across the tech sector as a faster and more cost-efficient way to raise financial capital? ...
Over the past 18 months, SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) have become one of the hottest trends on Wall Street. What exactly is a SPAC and why is it so popular, especially in the technology sector? What are the advantages of SPAC versus a traditional IPO? Watch this episode of Digging Into the Future to learn more about this financial vehicle which has grabbed the attention of tech CEOs and CFOs around the world as they explore new opportunities to raise capital. G...
As the buzz around virtualization continues, what exactly does it take to prepare the ICT sector to meet new demands driven by the accelerating speed of digital transformation? Since the onset of COVID-19, the industry has been set off in a whirling frenzy of deciphering the “new normal” and rethinking strategies to deploy and maintain critical IP infrastructure required for the near future. With increasing and more sophisticated virtual demands in media, communications, business, edu...
In today’s world, the need to stay connected in multi-dimensional ways have become so intertwined with our daily lives, few will stop to wonder HOW we are connected… whether it’s an online search; booking travel or watching a movie; making a financial transaction; playing an interactive game; conducting a video conference, or simply engaging in a chat… we expect the Internet to “just work!” Not that simple… The fiber optic subsea cable… made of thin strands of coated glass fibers, each measu...
Integrity, sound business judgment, tact, diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills… some of the key attributes of a good leader and Board member. As digital transformation ignites fierce competition across the Information Communications & Technology (ICT) sector, the average CEO today takes the helm for five years or less. In this episode of Digging Into the Future, we have an opportunity to hear from one of our industry’s longest-standing CEOs… Bill Stein is Digital Realty’...
Over the past year, network infrastructure and data center service providers have been on fast-forward, delivering on new demands for global businesses requiring rapid enhancement of everything digital. While the COVID pandemic created a tumultuous year across many industries, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector saw explosive growth, an upward trajectory underpinned by new and more complex mandates, across the digital infrastructure supply chain. Yet amid growth...
What impact is OTTs having on business models for Telcos and Data Centers? Are they changing the game for the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) sector? In this episode of Digging into the Future, Paul Reynolds, former CEO of Telecom New Zealand and former CEO of BT Wholesale, comments on how OTTs are delivering value, creating new customer experiences and pushing forth new challenges for ICT players. While, in many instances, ICT players continue to tumble over e...
Future trends, 5G, Edge… all game changers in the way we live, work and communicate. In this Spotlight episode, Vinod Kumar, CEO of Vodafone Business, joins us to look at technology enablers and how to monetize on new opportunities. What happens when 5G and Edge come together, and we have pervasive computing on low latency available throughout the world? As digital transformation becomes mission-critical for SMEs in future growth strategies, players in the ICT value chain ar...
We explore the continuing craze around bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining. As energy consumption and carbon footprint rise with the price of cryptocurrency, one big challenge is to become more eco-friendly. This current trend in crypto mining is also having an impact on the datacenter industry. The process requires high-performance equipment that accurately solves complex computational algorithms at high speeds. Along with the demand for this hardware from new miners, we are seeing a g...
From integration with the #ICT stack to putting investments around software-defined networking, infrastructure services providers are building into the future… In this Spotlight episode of Digging Into the Future, Keri Gilder, CEO of #Colt, joins us from London to share views on software-defined networking (#SDN) and strategic steps ICT companies must take to in order to support new innovations and on-demand applications. What do next generation #OTTs and Enterprises need to be f...
In this episode of Digging Into the Future, Yangbin Wang talks about his journey from a video engineer to founder and CEO of #Vobile, a Hong Kong listed #software-as-a-service (#SaaS) company focusing on online video content protection and monetization. Since the company’s launch in 2005, Vobile has made a significant impact with its cutting-edge technology solutions and SaaS platform, setting new industry standards for protecting, measuring, and monetizing online video content. Vobil...
In this special episode, we have Dan Caruso joining us to share insights and educate us on Quantum. What’s all this hype about and what kind of an impact will Quantum have on our future? What is the Nobel Prize-winning Bose-Einstein condensate all about and what impact is it making on the new generation of technology development? Is Quantum THE WAY of the Future? Join us in this discussion with Dan Caruso, Executive Chairman and Acting CEO of ColdQuanta to find out mo...
“Core #infrastructure, full stop!” according to Randy Brouckman, CEO of #EdgeConneX, that’s how important network infrastructure and #datacenters have become in the world we live in. As service providers focus on enhancing security and delivering scalable solutions to enterprises, the race is also on to get content --the #Cloud-- closer to consumers with less connectivity costs. Deployment of robust backbone networks is contributing to the need for highly connected, secured, advanced an...
Since the start of the COVID pandemic in 2020, working from home has become a new normal. Is it here to stay post-COVID, or will we go back to the travel and face-to-face meetings of the past? For the ICT sector, this past year has indeed been busy as different areas of digitalization push forth more demand in connectivity and data storage. In this episode of Digging Into the Future, we’ll hear perspectives from top leaders across the technology space on the impact of COVID ...
In this episode of Digging Into the Future Spotlight, we have the rare opportunity to speak with one of the great leaders of our industry. Alex Arena, former Group Managing Director, PCCW/HKT, and former Australia telecom regulator, joins us to discuss his uniquely successful creation of the first Trust for Fiber structure in the industry. Alex also shares wisdom on the past, present and future of ICT.
In this episode, we’ll hear from Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises. Akhil provides insights on what’s happening in India today and his views of the future, including outlook for wireless broadband and 5G. Akhil also shares his view on the potential of India becoming the next “hotbed of technology”… a new “Silicon Valley” for the region.
This Spotlight showcases Steve Smith, CEO, Zayo Group, and one of the great thought leaders of the ICT industry. Over the past 30 years, Steve has had a proven track record of scaling digital infrastructure companies into leading global providers in their respective markets. Earlier, as CEO of Equinix for 10+ years, he led the transition of the company into one of the more revered digital companies in our industry. We are pleased to have Steve share his views as we dig into ...
Join us for this episode of PTC’s Digging Into the Future as our host, Bill Barney, speaks with telco and data center CEOs on the rise of the data center industry and what we will expect in the years ahead. From pure play to hybrid to collaborations, key leaders including Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt; Randy Brouckman, CEO, EdgeconneX; Steve Smith, CEO, Zayo; and Afshin Mohebbi, Technology Investor and Board Member, DRT share insights on technology innovation, market demands and key drivers ...