FYUZ Dublin: Disaggregation, AI, and the Future of Telecom
The FYUZ event in Dublin brought together leaders and innovators to explore the future of network disaggregation. While the core mission remains to create open, competitive ecosystems, the conversation has evolved significantly. This year, the focus sharpened on how disaggregation is not just about reducing costs but also about paving the way for advanced AI […]
The Future of UK AltNets: Insights from Connected Britain
Expectations for this year’s Connected Britain event were high, with many anticipating a wave of mergers and acquisitions among the UK’s Alternative Networks (AltNets). The rumour mill suggested a market ripe for consolidation. However, the reality on the ground told a different story. A panel discussion on the future of the AltNet model revealed a […]
MWC 2025 Takeaways
Instead of hastily sharing my thoughts on MWC, I decided it would be more appropriate to share my insights and observations as we mark the one-month anniversary since the conclusion of MWC 2025. This has also provided me with the opportunity to read various articles and listen to several podcasts related to other people’s takeaways […]
FŸUZ 24 – Ready Steady GO!
I recently had the pleasure of attending this year’s FŸUZ conference, held in the charming city of Dublin for the first time. For those unfamiliar, FŸUZ brings together the TIP (Telecom Infra Project) community, an annual gathering of telecom professionals, visionaries, and thought leaders. As a long-time observer but first-time attendee, I was curious about […]
Connected Germany 2024
Patchwork of Networks Smothered by a Blanket of Regulation and Red Tape Makes Progress Slow This year Connected Germany was held in Munich on the 5th and 6thof November, a month earlier than last year’s fateful event which was severely impacted by unprecedented snow and ice. Although the title of this event is written in […]
Capacity Europe – The Bedrock Of Connectivity
I have been working in telecommunications for more than 25 years and have attended many different events over the years to network and broaden my knowledge of different topics in the industry. One event which I had not yet attended but one of my customers and friends had continually suggested that I should attend was […]
Network X Paris – The Crossroad of Telecoms
I was delighted to attend Network X, the flagship telecoms event for Informa Tech, as a media partner with my podcast Digitel Talk. Wearing my business hat, I also had the opportunity to speak to industry leaders. The amount of effort that has gone into this event is exceptional. It doesn’t matter which part of the […]
SIG Virtualisation Takeaways: A Cambridge Wireless Recap
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a session held by Cambridge Wireless which was introduced by CEO Michaela Eschbach, with Paul Rhodes moderating. The topic? RAN architecture evolution towards the 6G vision. Other than meeting colleagues and making new acquaintances these sessions enable you to think and reflect and gain a different perspective […]
Insights from Connected Britain 2024 a Game of Thrones Analogy
After the summer break, Connected Britain was my first event of the autumn. It was a pleasure to reconnect with colleagues and friends and make new acquaintances. I attended in two capacities this year—as a representative of Inmanta, working alongside our partner Nomios, and promoting the podcast I co-host, DigitelTalk. While I couldn’t attend many […]
MWC – Is the Telco industry still dreaming?
In an era of digital technology, the MWC 2024 conference posed a poignant question: Is the Telco industry still caught in its own dream? The blog explores whether telecoms, the backbone of our hyper-connected world, is truly fulfilling its promises or if it’s merely advancing at a dreamer’s pace.