The Real Conversations Podcast by Nokia

Open ecosystem evangelist Katja Henke explains how iY14 Lab is bringing the wireless community together to accelerate network aggregation and Open RAN.

Dr. Thomas Hillig, founder of THEngergy, builds the case for microgrids, when, where and how to use them.

From the metaverse to energy, technology evangelist, Jason Elliott, talks through 2022 and why combined tech and collaboration are key.

Bram Abramson, principle of 32M, a digital rights and risk advisory firm advises to focus on these five security principles.

Leslie Labruto, director of the Marshall Impact Accelerator at the London School of Economics, describes how microgrids can be a force for good. 

Luis Bollinger of Holo-light discusses the industrial metaverse and describes some of the use cases he’s seeing right now.

Ilyas Khan, the CEO of Quantinuum, gives us a calculated overview of quantum computing and its role in shaping and securing the future of tech.

Mimi Nicklin explains the origins of empathy and its significance in the design of grounded and virtual environments where the stakes are high. 

Discover lessons learned from the founder of the first true metaverse, Philip Rosedale, with Second Life. 

Mardia Niehaus explains why breaking the glass ceiling starts at the ground floor and how our future depends on it. 

Sebastian Eger on how seeing is believing and why granting robots the gift of sight with cameras, 5G and edge cloud opens a world of possibility.

Jefferson Wang explains why a modern network is required for digital transformation and it is a competitive advantage.

Bernard Marr – prepares us for the future of work – discussing what role the metaverse will play

Steven Van Belleghem – who has devoted his career to customer experience – discusses what it will mean in the metaverse 

Listen to Dorian Banks, CEO of Looking Glass Labs, describe the business benefits and opportunities in nascent metaverse platforms.  

Emma Chiu, global director at Wunderman Thompson Intelligence, explains the metaverse.

Hear Jitin Bhandari, Nokia CTO of Cloud and Network Services on how unlocking new revenue through collaboration starts with Network as Code.

Hear Bell Labs Chief Technology Partner and 2020 Ada Lovelace Honoree as a “pioneering software engineer” in telecommunications technology, Anne Lee …

Hear ‘father of Industry 4.0’ Henrik von Scheel’s entertaining insights on how I4.0 will reset the competitive landscape.

Hear Jennifer Kent, Vice President of Research at Parks Associates, share insight on Industry 4.0 and overcoming roadblocks to success 

Hear Madam Petra De Sutter, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, discuss digital initiatives taking place across the country.

Hear Matthew Baker, Head of Radio Layer at Nokia, explain the value of 5G-Advanced for consumers, CSPs, enterprise and industrial users.

In this special episode, hear from our Mark Bunn and IDC analyst Karl Whitelock about the role of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in a 5G world.

In this special episode, hear from our Mark Bunn and IDC analyst Karl Whitelock about the role of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in a 5G world.

In this special episode, hear from our Mark Bunn and IDC analyst Karl Whitelock about the role of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in a 5G world.

As CSPs transform their business for the 21st century, they will be challenged to pivot quickly and reorient for growth. KPIs have been a long-standing measurement of success. However, as Nokia’s Senior Partner, Bell …

To get 5G quality service in the home, today’s telecom incumbents are recognizing the need to partner with open access fibre providers and neutral hosts. Ben Bawtree-Jobson of FTTP fibre infrastructure provider SiFi …

Neutral host companies provide open access to mobile operators enabling higher levels of connectivity. In part one of our two-part special on neutral host, Jose Antonio Aranda, innovation director at Cellnex, Spain …

Openness offers a lot of promise to CSPs, but it is not a panacea. Henry Chesbrough, expert, author and professor at University of California Berkeley explains why you must embrace open innovation for 5G success and …

COVID-19 revealed weak links in global supply chains. Wouter van Neebros, Founding CEO Marlin SCX, says connected ecosystems leverage blockchain to build transparency

Hear our own Jason Elliott discuss the metaverse, William Shatner in space, 5G devices and much more.

Sustainability authority, John Elkington, says the key to a sustainable future is for companies to change their views on capitalism. 

Addressing climate change is an opportunity, not a burden. Jean Benoît Besset of Orange France outlines four key pillars to boost operational efficiency while reducing carbon footprints.   

Operators are sitting on a treasure trove of data about their customers but cultural, technical, and regulatory silos within the industry can prevent …

CSPs must embrace network automation under 5G. du Telecom’s Basel Elabed explains that the first hurdle is human and they should look at quick wins.

The evolution to SaaS will require CSP’s to change the way they do business. Nokia’s Mark Bunn says it’s about demonstrating value that will keep …

The telecom industry can’t pivot to 5G without artificial intelligence. TMForum’s Aaron Boasman-Patel explains how it’s an opportunity – and a …

As CSPs look for new business opportunities and models, author Robbie Kellman Baxter says the focus needs to be on the member, not the model.  

How does a CSP with a huge investment in their networks get the most out of infrastructure? By taking a page from the playbook of the Masters of Monetization. 30-year veteran Disney executive Duncan Wardle shares his …

The SIM card is transforming to eSIM and then iSIM. Charles Reed Anderson and Thomas Hsu talk about how CSPs need to evolve to join in.  

After 16 months of a global pandemic, we’re starting to look for what the lasting impacts will be. What must enterprises and communications service providers (CSPs) and enterprises do to prepare? Jason Elliott shares …

What are the underlying forces that will disrupt the status-quo? Amy Webb explores the trends that CSPs need to be watching in this podcast.

The threat surface will “explode” as IoT drives the factory of the future and smart buildings. Gwen Beauchemin warns us not to underestimate the risks.

The age of Augmented Reality is getting closer, but before the explosion in demand for devices, services, and software, there must be a catalyst. Catherine Henry, SVP of Growth at MediaMonks, says that 2 billion people …

The Smart City of the future is being built today. But as foundational as 5G will be, it’s true power is unleashed when it’s combined with the Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing – and good User …

A change is in the air for bands performing at concerts. Sennheiser is experimenting with 5G for its ultra-low latency at live audio productions. Dr. …

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day marks the founding of the International Telecommunications Union in 1865. But since 1969, it has also celebrated the advances the industry has brought to society. Our …

Smart telecom providers are embracing the concept of “cloud-native” when deploying 5G. But Nokia’s Jitin Bhandari tells our Michael Hainsworth there’s more to next generation wireless than moving to the cloud. Learn …

Like the famous psychologist’s theory, telecom companies strive for self actualization. But how can CSPs elevate themselves to capitalize on Industry …

The growth potential for the cloud under 5G relies on Business to Business to Everything. If we're to find the next big thing, telecom operators need to partner up and be flexible. AWS’s Amir Rao knows that the next …

Edge cloud computing and artificial intelligence are driving a seismic change to enterprise in the 5G era. But for Industry 4.0 to accelerate, CSPs need to understand the power and flexibility of putting the cloud …

The next “killer app” will run on a 5G network. Simon Buckingham of development house Nonvoice Agency tells Michael Hainsworth that developers need support — and possibly deep pockets — if they’re going to leverage the …

75% of mobile traffic today is video. But with 5G, half of all video sent over this next-generation network will never be seen by human eyes. Nokia’s …

Can’t wait to put 2020 behind you? The telecom industry feels your pain. But as the novel coronavirus wreaked havoc worldwide, technology stepped up. …

5G will bring download speeds up to 100x faster than 4G. That speed boost will force content creators to evolve. Stewart @Brittlestar Reynolds, aka …

5G requires additional CAPEX investments, and it’s arriving at a time when telecom companies are feeling the pinch. But to Salesforce’s Steve Mannel, the real ROI for 5G won’t come from consumers -- it will come from …

The FANGS are out and telecom companies don’t want to get bitten. But as giants like Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google build their next generation services on 5G, how does a telecom company go from “dumb …

Every time someone picks up a 5G smartphone, a superhero springs into action.

For Nokia’s Jitin Bhandari, it’s not the ‘faster than a speeding …

Like the rest of the world, Latin America is adopting 5G. It’s roll-out may not be as fast as we’ve seen in Asia and Europe, but Omdia’s Wally Swain …

Hacker and Varonis’ Field CTO Brian Vecci spent his life breaking into computers. With the roll-out of 5G, the number of break-in opportunities is …

COVID-19 is accelerating the adoption of technologies that would otherwise have taken years to go mainstream. But how are companies evolving in this …

Business as usual will have to take a back seat for some time. But how does the move to remote working and 5G present an opportunity for the …

COVID-19 has put mobile and broadband providers under tremendous pressure. Telcos have seen their annual bandwidth demand forecasts reached within the first month of lockdown. But to Florian Groene, a partner at PWC in …

As COVID-19 turned a local epidemic into a pandemic, the spotlight was trained on an industry known as a “dumb pipe”. But the global …

We’re turning to video games for both work meetings and staying in touch with family and friends, but after COVID-19, will any of it stick? 

Nokia’s trend scouter, Leslie Shannon explains why she thinks the unexpected …

Why is one of the world’s top gaming peripheral companies turning to the edge cloud for its future? President Jason Schwartz believes cloud gaming …

You’re not the only one working from home. The roll-out of the next big thing in wireless isn’t being stalled by COVID-19. 

Mirjana Scheele is a …

Testing is the domain of doctors, but tracing COVID-19 is falling on telecom and software companies as they race to develop systems for monitoring the quarantine. But at what cost? Internet rights advocate and CIGI …

Even before COVID-19 drove up a year’s worth of bandwidth demand growth in less than a month, network operators have seen a 50% annual increase in demand. 5G is expected to tax capacity even more. Nokia fiber optics …

If 80% of wireless infrastructure is aimed at the roads, how are our mobile networks handling the COVID-19 crush of traffic at home? Enter the …

COVID-19 has created a massive spike in global internet traffic. Telecoms which prepared for a 50% increase year over year are seeing that growth in just the last month. How will this critical infrastructure cope? …

Your phone company consistently ranks at the bottom of consumer satisfaction lists. But how do you satisfy Gen-Z in the 5G era? The CEO of JUV …

The future of online gaming is 5G, and a high-profile stumble by competitor Google doesn’t concern the company behind Angry Birds. Rovio’s Hatch Entertainment thinks it’s got the secret to success, and VP Nick Thomas …

Who are we without our technology? Chanté Thurmond of The Darkest Horse discusses how we can raise our consciousness and use technology for radical …

Autonomous vehicles and AR tend to steal the spotlight, but 5G’s game-changer is for the factory floor. Veteran Nokia Bell Labs director Marina Thottan discusses how network slicing is a key driver for Industry 4.0.

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There’s been a shift towards recognizing bricks and mortar retailers can’t compete with e-commerce giants, so they shouldn’t try, and that’s led to a …

One of the biggest technological leaps is expected to come into its own in 2020. 5G wireless saw early adopter nations roll-out the high-speed …

Millennials and boomers have a lot more in common than they might think. In their 20s, baby boomers were frustrated with the state of politics, the …

Innovation comes in waves, but the head of the technology lab that brought us the transistor, the laser, and cellphones sees things differently this …

5G wireless is a transformational technology, and not just for consumers. Enterprise is champing at the bit to unleash 5G-based services around the …

Tech titan Tom Edwards of @BlackFin360 talks about how the blurring of the lines between technology and culture is only going to grow as AI, AR, and …

5G wireless offers some great rewards, but it’s not without risk. Hardenstance founder Patrick Donegan says the telecom sector needs to get its …

Nokia strategist Simon Osborne says that 5G will require the telecom industry to tear down its silos built-up over the last 20 years or risk failure.

5G Security: With flexibility comes complexity: …

5G wireless is about to change our world as the heavy lifting of crunching numbers for everything from augmented reality to video games will be done elsewhere. Nokia trend seeker Leslie Shannon  joins Michael Hainsworth …

Nokia’s Simon Osborne joins Futurithmic to talk about the remarkable leap in security-related issues the telecommunications industry faces with a …

Riya Karumanchi is the 16-year-old founder of a healthcare startup aiming to bring a technology thousands of years old into the 21st century. And …

Rory Sutherland is a real-life advertising industry Mad Man. The Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK isn’t convinced artificial intelligence will do all our shopping for us, as Amazon predicts. Sutherland insists purchases are …

The man who made it his mission to catalogue facts isn’t deterred by politicians and corporations stretching the truth or flat-out lying. We’ll find …

The little glowing rectangles we all carry in our pockets can reveal a lot about us. But MIT’s artificial intelligence pioneer Sandy Pentland tells us we can learn a lot without revealing any personally identifiable …

As the industry overcomes technical hurdles of Augmented and Virtual Reality, it’s grappling with an existential crisis: how to remain ethical in the …

Augmenting our appearance may seem like a Black Mirror episode, but it’s coming. And when it does, what does this mean for our sense of self if we can change who we are on a person by person basis? AR author and artist …

In this trailer, Michael talks with three of the upcoming guests about some of the most influential technologies and trends that are shaping our …