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“We're part of the governance mechanism telcos need for AI to be safe, secure, and performant,” said Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent. In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Publisher Doug Green interviews Stephen Douglas of Spirent, one of the world's leading test, measurement, and assurance providers for the ICT sector. The conversation takes a deep dive into how telecom service providers are uniquely positioned to lead in the era of sovereign AI — and why rigorous testing and assurance will be critical to their success. As AI moves from training clusters into live consumer and enterprise applications, the demands on network infrastructure are shifting dramatically. From unpredictable traffic bursts to strict data sovereignty regulations, Douglas explains how these changes represent both a threat and an opportunity for telcos. Central to the discussion is the concept of Sovereign AI — the idea that governments and mission-critical industries will require localized, compliant, and secure AI infrastructures. Far from being a constraint, Douglas argues this trend offers telcos a new chance to move beyond the “fat dumb pipe” role and become national AI enablers. By leveraging their deep, distributed infrastructure, trusted relationships, and regulatory experience, service providers can offer GPU-as-a-service, AI model orchestration, and privacy-compliant platforms. But as Douglas warns, with opportunity comes accountability. Telcos will need to validate AI model behavior, prevent hallucinations, ensure security doesn't degrade performance, and continuously test compliance. Spirent, Douglas notes, plays a crucial role in enabling this transformation: “From performance validation to continuous compliance audits, we're helping service providers become the trusted AI platforms of the future.” To learn more about Spirent: https://www.spirent.com

Anil Kollipara "You shouldn't wait around. You should be out there trying to break it, to fix it in advance," says Anil Kollipara, Vice President, Product Management, Spirent. In this edition of Technology Reseller News, publisher Doug Green sits down with Anil Kollipara, Vice President, Product Management at Spirent, to discuss a critical theme in modern telecom: operational resilience. As Mobile World Congress (MWC) approaches, the industry faces growing demands for always-on, secure, and reliable networks. Kollipara explains why continuous testing, security validation, and AI-driven automation are now essential for maintaining uptime and mitigating risk. The New Reality: Why Telecoms Must Build Resilience Now With telcos under pressure to launch new services, comply with increasing regulations, and secure networks against evolving threats, operational resilience has become a business imperative. Kollipara highlights key challenges: Rising Complexity – With 5G, cloud-native architectures, Open RAN, and AI, networks are more complex than ever, spanning multiple vendors and increasing risks. Security Threats & Compliance – As attack surfaces expand, regulators are enforcing stricter security and uptime requirements, making compliance failures costly. Customer Expectations – Downtime isn't an option. Even a short service disruption can lead to frustration, revenue loss, and customer churn. Why Traditional Testing Fails Kollipara explains that traditional telecom testing models are outdated. Many operators still assume their vendors will handle testing, which is no longer a viable approach. Recent real-world incidents, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, have cost companies hundreds of millions in losses. He emphasizes that telcos must own their testing process and adopt a zero-trust change management approach: Proactive vs. Reactive Testing – Instead of waiting for failures, operators should continuously test, stress, and break their networks in controlled environments before customers feel the impact. Continuous Testing Pipeline – A lab-to-live methodology ensures that networks are resilient at every stage—from pre-launch simulations to real-time service monitoring. Security & AI-Driven Automation – AI-powered fault detection, remediation, and security testing can predict and prevent outages before they occur. The ROI of Continuous Testing While continuous testing may seem costly, the return on investment (ROI) is undeniable. Kollipara outlines key benefits: Massive Cost Avoidance – Avoid fines, legal costs, and customer losses from regulatory non-compliance or service disruptions. Operational Efficiency – AI and automation reduce reliance on manual testing, cutting costs while increasing accuracy and speed. Customer Retention & Revenue Growth – A more reliable network leads to higher customer satisfaction, reduced churn, and new monetization opportunities. Trends to Watch at Mobile World Congress As MWC 2025 kicks off, AI-driven testing, cloud-native resilience, and next-gen security strategies will be major talking points. Kollipara teases some of the latest innovations Spirent will showcase: AI Agents for Network Operations – Accelerating root cause analysis and remediation of issues in real-time. SCNF Resiliency Testing – A new test category focused on validating how telecom applications behave in cloud-native failures. 5G & Edge Security Strategies – How operators can harden security as networks expand beyond traditional data centers. Learn More & Meet Spirent at MWC For a deeper dive into operational resilience, continuous testing, and AI-driven automation, visit Spirent's website. If you're attending Mobile World Congress, be sure to connect with Anil Kollipara and the Spirent team for expert insights into the future of telecom resilience. Description of Spirent: Spirent Communications plc.

The second half of the 5G era is here, and the next five years will define its success. “5G has reached the halftime mark—five years since its launch, with another five years until 6G arrives. The second half is all to play for,” says Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent. In this episode of Technology Reseller News, host Doug Green sits down with Douglas to discuss the findings of Spirent's 2025 5G Report, which draws insights from over 415 engagements with global operators, suppliers, governments, and enterprises. The report reveals where 5G has succeeded, where it has fallen short, and the key technologies driving growth for the next five years. The Road So Far: 5G's First Half 5G deployments have expanded rapidly, with over 340 commercial non-standalone (NSA) networks worldwide and 2.1 billion users. However, revenue growth has lagged behind expectations, largely due to the staggered rollout of 5G capabilities. Many operators have focused on building out infrastructure rather than launching monetizable services. One notable exception? 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), which has emerged as the biggest commercial success of 5G's first half. With over 162 global launches, FWA has provided an alternative to fiber, enabling broadband expansion in rural and urban markets alike. The Second Half: The Push for Monetization For operators, the next five years will be defined by one goal: turning 5G into a revenue-generating machine. The key enablers of this shift include: 5G Standalone (SA): Only 64 operators have launched full 5G SA networks so far. That number is expected to surge to 160+ in the next three years, unlocking new revenue streams. Enterprise Solutions: Telcos are pivoting away from consumer-driven revenue models and toward high-value enterprise services, including private networks, industrial IoT, and AI-powered automation. Cloud-Native Evolution: 5G core networks are transitioning to cloud-native architectures, allowing for rapid scaling, automation, and seamless software updates. AI-Optimized Networks: AI traffic is becoming a major factor in network planning. Operators are investing in differentiated services, prioritizing AI-powered applications alongside traditional connectivity. Future Game-Changers Beyond 2025, several emerging technologies will redefine telecom's role: Reduced Capability IoT (RedCap): Lightweight, low-power 5G IoT devices will fuel growth in smart manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. 5G-V2X for Automotive Safety: Governments are pushing for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology to enhance road safety and optimize traffic systems. 5G-Enabled Drones: Future 5G networks will provide reliable, beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) connectivity for commercial drones. Augmented Reality Glasses: The race is on to bring affordable, lightweight AR glasses to mass markets, potentially creating a multi-billion-dollar opportunity. The Clock is Ticking As operators look ahead, the pressure is on to make 5G a true business success. Spirent anticipates a surge in standalone 5G rollouts, new enterprise-driven services, and innovative use cases that will reshape the telecom landscape. To dive deeper into these insights, download the full 2025 5G Report at Spirent.com. #5G #TelecomInnovation #Enterprise5G #AIinTelecom #RedCap #5GV2X #Spirent #FixedWirelessAccess  

Simplifies comprehensive testing for the complex PNT challenges of the future, delivering real-time feedback for mission-critical testing scenarios PAIGNTON, UK - April 30, 2024 - Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT), the leading provider of test and assurance solutions for next-generation devices and networks, today announced PNT X, its next-generation positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) simulation system. Designed to deliver unprecedented performance and flexibility in PNT simulation and testing, PNT X offers the highest fidelity and most signal sources in a single test platform to address the future of enhanced autonomy, safety, efficiency, and precision. Watch our special podcast below. As developers look beyond GNSS alone to address increasingly complex positioning challenges, PNT X brings together signals including L-band, S-band, and alternative navigation (AltNav) signals, as well as industry-first Regional Military Protection (RMP) support, into one innovative, compact, and flexible system. With the power to run multiple signals from different PNT sources concurrently, the new platform simplifies comprehensive testing, delivering real-time feedback for mission-critical testing scenarios. "We have built PNT X with the future in mind,” said Adam Price, Vice President of PNT Simulation at Spirent. “It's designed to leverage the best technologies for each application, ensuring our customers can achieve deterministic testing at every stage of the development cycle, while saving money and reducing lab footprint. Most importantly, it can do all of this without compromising on performance. It will enable users to support cutting-edge application testing with more precision and simplicity than ever before.” PNT X brings together the broadest set of features and capabilities needed to protect future generations of mission-critical systems. These include the patented I/Q spatial awareness capability, an enhanced controlled reception pattern antenna (CRPA) testing interface, the highest available continuous dynamic range for jamming evaluation, and a standard update rate of 2 kHz for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and high-dynamics vehicle testing. Along with a host of other groundbreaking enhancements, these make PNT X the world's most advanced test solution for mission-critical systems and NAVWAR robustness. “An evolving and escalating NAVWAR threat landscape has made comprehensive testing of layered PNT solutions an absolute imperative,” said Rob VanBrunt, President/CEO at Spirent Federal. “PNT X accelerates product development cycles, enabling defense developers, governmental agencies, and aerospace enterprises to deploy mission critical PNT solutions faster.” Peter Terry-Brown, General Manager of Positioning at Spirent, added, “It's nearly 40 years since Spirent delivered the industry's first GPS signal generator, and today we are again leading the industry in the shift from GNSS to PNT. As the latest milestone in our commitment to support and propel the next generation of PNT-reliant technologies, PNT X ensures our customers can continue to deliver world-leading products that perform under all conditions.” For more information about Spirent PNT X, visit: www.spirent.com/products/pnt-x-simulation-system. About Spirent Spirent Communications plc. (LSE: SPT) is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning. The company provides innovative products, services and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From the lab to the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies. For more information visit www.spirent.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Episode SummaryEmily Butler discusses balancing brand and demand generation, sharing insights from her transition from agency to corporate life. Emily also provides tips on understanding customers and measuring success. The discussion covers marketing strategies in the complex aerospace industry and building brand awareness internally. About the guest Emily is a Sr. Director of Marketing at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies where she leads a team of demand and digital marketers in the Americas. Emily has 24 years of experience leading high-performing B2B marketing teams.  Before Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, Emily was the head of digital marketing and demand generation at a full-service marketing agency working with brands such as Symantec, Spirent, Model N, ServiceNow, BroadSoft, Infovista, Sage, and several startups acquired by Cisco and Oracle. Connect with Emily Butler Key takeaways- The importance of balancing brand and demand marketing, even with budget pressures - Measuring success through pipeline and revenue, not just MQLs - Gaining customer insights directly through VoC sessions and sales call participation   - Aligning marketing, sales, and supply chain for transparency on aerospace industry challenges - Prioritizing moments that matter most in the customer journey - Building internal belief in your brand message before external campaigns Quotes "Your brand really starts with internal marketing. So for your brand to be successful your entire employee base needs to believe the message, they need to live it, they need to breathe it." -Emily Butler Recommended Resource BooksEmily recommends the book "The Micro Stress Effect" by Rob Cross as a must-read for high performers and those at risk of burnout. Connect with Emily Butler⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The US and the UK have allied to make sure AI is developed safely. A new memorandum of understanding has laid out proposals for testing and information sharing to ensure that AI is being safely written and maintained to prevent harm to anyone using it. The ultimate goal, as stated by representatives from both governments, is harnessing the potential of AI while ensuring the risks are understood and mitigated. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown 1:04 - Intel Reveals Foundry Operating Model 5:04 - Backdoor Found in Popular Linux Utility 9:36 - Testcontainers Cloud from Red Hat and Docker 12:41 - Keysight Acquires Spirent for $1.5 Billion 15:54 - AI to Drive Microsoft's Stargate 21:05 - Redis to use Dual Source-Available Licensing 25:33 - US and UK Join Forces for AI Safety 37:00 - The Weeks Ahead 39:26 - Thanks for Watching Follow our Hosts on Social Media Tom Hollingsworth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/NetworkingNerd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stephen Foskett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/SFoskett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Gestalt IT Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.GestaltIT.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/GestaltIT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/Gestalt-IT⁠ #Rundown, #AI,#AISafety, @Intel, @IntelBusiness, @Linux, @RedHat, @Docker, @Kwysight, @Spirent, @SpirentSecurity, @Microsoft, @Redis, @TechFieldDay, @SFoskett, @NetworkingNerd, @GestaltIT,

In this 186th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:1. Booz Allen, Ericsson and Nokia partner to focus on modernizing U.S. Navy communications with 5G lab and POC efforts2. Tesla wants to deploy Private 5G, could this spur other automakers to do the same?3. AT&T announces 5G powered Internet Air for Business and partners with Microsoft Teams for 5G & AI-infused unified communications solution4. China Mobile plans to roll out 5G-Advanced to 300 cities across China in 2024, starting with an initial 100 cities.5. Keysight and Viavi battle for Spirent to boost 5G design, test and measurement capabilities6. T-Mobile Secret Baseball Button and Opening Day

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NetApp is updaing their ransomware protection solutions. They've made some new additions to their Automated Ransomware Protection (ARP) platform to address new attack vectors and improve logic for attack detection, including new methods like partial file encryption. NetApp is claiming a 99% precision in detection of ransomware attacks. They have also announced the availability of their Ransomware Recovery Guarantee for Keystone, their storage-as-a-service offering. These announcements come as part of a larger package including updates to SnapCenter and BlueXP Disaster Recovery. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown 1:10 - Huawei Developing Magneto Electric Drives 5:25 - Ransomware Still Spreads after Lockbit Server Shutdown 8:29 - AWS Announces Unrestricted Free Data Transfers 12:06 - Viavi Acquiring Spirent 15:33 - Nutanix to Acquire D2iQ 18:33 - IBM's AI-Powered Storage Security 23:10 - NetApp Improves their Cybersecurity 36:20 - The Weeks Ahead 38:21 - Thanks for Watching Follow our Hosts on Social Media Tom Hollingsworth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/NetworkingNerd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stephen Foskett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/SFoskett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Gestalt IT Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.GestaltIT.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/GestaltIT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/Gestalt-IT⁠ Tags: #Rundown, #AI, #Storage, #Security, #Ransomware, #AWS, @GestaltIT, @SFoskett, @NetworkingNerd, @TechFieldDay, @TheFuturumGroup, @LockbitTech, @AWSCloud, @ViaviSolutions, @Spirent, @D2iQ, @NetApp, @IBM, #XFD11, #EFD3, #MFD11,

Take a Network Break! Johna Till Johnson joins as guest host while Greg Ferro enjoys some time off. We start with follow-up regarding damage to subsea cables in the Red Sea, and then dive into news. AT&T deals with the fallout of a major US outage, Vodafone also suffers outages in the UK, and Elisa... Read more »

Take a Network Break! Johna Till Johnson joins as guest host while Greg Ferro enjoys some time off. We start with follow-up regarding damage to subsea cables in the Red Sea, and then dive into news. AT&T deals with the fallout of a major US outage, Vodafone also suffers outages in the UK, and Elisa... Read more »

Take a Network Break! Johna Till Johnson joins as guest host while Greg Ferro enjoys some time off. We start with follow-up regarding damage to subsea cables in the Red Sea, and then dive into news. AT&T deals with the fallout of a major US outage, Vodafone also suffers outages in the UK, and Elisa... Read more »

Thanks for reading Superpowers School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Steve Multer, a professional corporate storyteller, talks about how storytelling can help product managers enhance product connection, communication and user engagement. Steve touches on how the human brain processes information, and how this affects marketing practices today. Steve speaks in detail about how product leaders can create differentiation, clear obstacles from a customer's path, and motivate them to take action. Additionally, he shares insights on how product managers at various brands, including John Deere, Apple, Tesla, and Andrex have leveraged storytelling for marketing success.Download Steve's free 5 Paths to Passionate Storytelling eGuide and to sign up for Tuesday Tips & Tricks:https://corporatestorytelling.com/guide  code: soldtold2300:00 Introduction and Personal Update00:40 Guest Introduction: Steve Multer01:53 The Superpower of Corporate Storytelling01:57 The Need to Abolish Corporate Speak03:34 The Charm of Chicago: A Personal Perspective06:22 The Power of Books and Reading09:27 The Art of Corporate Storytelling17:25 The Impact of AI on Careers23:19 The Power of AI in Storytelling29:31 The Impact of Technology on Traditional Methods29:44 The Evolution of Animation: From Hand-Drawn to Digital30:38 The Role of AI in Animation and Gaming Industries31:00 The Power of AI in Tech Sphere and Cloud Transition32:28 The Evolution of Human Behavior with Technology32:53 The Changing Landscape of Storytelling33:42 The Impact of Technology on Human Attention Span37:00 The Art of Engaging Audience in Storytelling38:46 The Power of Human Stories in Marketing40:24 The Role of Emotion in Product Differentiation45:45 The Impact of Community Building and Visual Learning51:47 The Power of Experiential Learning in Marketing56:33 Conclusion: The Power of Human Connection in StorytellingThanks for reading Superpowers School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Steve Multer (Corporate Storytelling)Steve Multer has delivered more than 20,000 onstage and on camera presentations to over 2.5 million audience members across the Americas, Europe, and Asia for global brands that include Cisco, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Siemens, AGFA, Volvo, Philips, Xerox, HP, and Bayer. Fortune corporations trust Steve to reveal their core value, passion, and connection to customers, partners, and media analysts. Steve is also a leader in executive presence and winning communication training and speaker coaching. He partners with multinational organizations including Splunk, Spirent, RingCentral, Florida International University, and Lufthansa to uplevel their brand stories, and is recognized by C-Suites and sales teams for personalized, engaging programs that bring out the very best in each presenter, at any level in their career. Steve's new book, Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told: Corporate Storytelling for Career Success and Value-Driven Marketing, is available in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook from Amazon and all retailers. Steve is a Professional member of the National Speakers Association and the Dramatists Guild, an avid foodie, world traveler, travel planning expert, happy husband, lucky dad to two amazing daughters, and proud non-native Chicagoan.

In today's episode, we welcome James Kimery, VP of Product Management at Spirent Communications to the podcast to discuss Wi-Fi 7 for network operators and service providers. James shares his insight on Wi-Fi testing and tells us about some of the specific test challenges for Wi-Fi 7. We also talk about the increased demand for video-based IoT devices and how the ubiquity of Wi-Fi enables reliable connectivity for users. Listen to this episode to learn more about Wi-Fi testing.Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

Money is one of toughest subjects in any relationship, and it's often the one that stalls or destroys even the best sale. Top-performing salespeople don't fight with prospects to justify their prices – instead, they work with prospects to develop the right budget to solve their problems. To learn how we can build this process into every one of our conversations, we sat down with Tyler Watkins, senior regional sales manager with Spirent and former intelligence officer with the US Marine Corps. Tyler offered us a roadmap for sales professionals navigating the complexities of unique budget cycles and prospect challenges. Join us as we explore how to craft budgets alongside our clients to sell more, and serve more. It's all in this week's episode of Bulletproof Selling!  

Today we chat with Tom Nadeau, the CTO of Spirent. Tom shares his non-traditional career path, from his early days doing AI in undergraduate and autonomous robots cleaning the underwater side of boats, to his current role at Spirent, where he works on some cool projects like satellite technology and rocket science.Tom also talks about how he moved over to Networking after AI didn't work out, how he bumped into the inventor of SNMP, and had one of the hardest interviews of his career.He also shares his insights on how to navigate difficult situations, how to make the best of it when things don't work out, and how to build relationships even after making mistakes.- One of the secrets to being successful at the IETF is the people that roll their sleeves up and do the work.  A lot of people are going to want to talk about things, they're going to want to tell you to do things. That's fine, but the most successful people are the ones that sit down and just write it down, build it, and get it going. - Tom's Links:  TwitterLinkedIn  The Net Podcast--Thanks for being an imposter - a part of the Imposter Syndrome Network (ISN)! We'd love it if you connected with us at the links below: The ISN LinkedIn group (community): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14098596/ The ISN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImposterNetwork Zoë on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoseSecOps Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGrundemann Make it a great day.

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Spirent recently released its fourth annual 5G Outlook Report, based on analysis and takeaways from over 800 new global 5G engagements in 2022. The report provides insights from across the 5G ecosystem on the current status of 5G, revealing trends, technology advancements and revenue-generating use cases. In this podcast Steve Douglas, Head of Market Strategy, Spirent and Doug Green of Telecom Reseller discuss the report. Read the report: https://www.spirent.com/assets/the-spirent-2023-5g-report

While bringing many benefits and opening possibilities for new service models, the Open RAN environment also creates a new set of challenges for service providers and equipment manufacturers. A new breed of testing is required to ensure interoperability of a complex, always changing, multi-vendor setup; meet strict carrier-grade performance requirements for field-readiness, and support the goals of more cost effective, price competitive business models. In this podcast, Doug Green speaks with James Kimery, VP of Product Management of Spirent Communications Lifecycle Service Assurance business, to discuss these challenges in detail and understand Spirent's approach to help the ecosystem gain confidence when deploying new O-RAN technology. For more information, visit https://www.spirent.com/solutions/open-ran-testing

“It's really this customization capability that will present the largest challenge for the entire ecosystem,” says Ross Cassan, Director of Mobility Services for Spirent Communications. From consumer to industrial applications that are very latency sensitive, 5G is transformative, and transformative in more ways than one. As such, operators must ensure the evolution to new 5G technology not only brings the improvements promised but must not disrupt or disable the services already in place. With this new class of multi-vendor, disaggregated, and cloud-native infrastructure, the approach to assurance must be as evolutionary as the network itself. In this podcast, Cassan discusses how 5G networks are changing telecommunications, how service providers can maintain end-to-end visibility with new hybrid cloud infrastructures, the implications of URLLC and its demanding requirements, key aspects of 5G service assurance methods necessary to meet challenges across several new use cases, and more. Visit www.spirent.com

In this episode of Revenue Rehab, Brandi Starr is joined by Angus Robertson. Angus is a fractional  CMO  with  Chief Outsiders and co-chair  of  the  Comp  TIA  business applications and advisory council. Chief Outsiders consists of more than 100 fractional CMOs, who help companies grow through best-in class marketing strategy and execution. Previously, Angus was CRO at a business continuity firm Axcient where he managed sales, marketing and partner success.  Angus was also EVP  of  Marketing  at  Conversant  acquired  by OneTrust, CMO at insightsoftware and VP of Product Marketing at public telecoms company Spirent. On the couch, Angus and Brandi will discuss the pros and cons of the Fractional CMO role, as well as delving into some deciding factors when making the move. Links: Get in touch with Angus Robertson on LinkedIn Learn more about Chief Outsiders Subscribe, listen, and rate/review Revenue Rehab Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts , Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio and find more episodes on our website RevenueRehab.live

Anders Gustafsson, CEO Zebra Technologies. $ZBRA shared timeless business, life, and leadership advice in this SmartMoneyCircle.com Episode! Find out Anders 4 R's, get timeless leadership advice, learn how he handles adversity and so much more. Bio Anders Gustafsson became chief executive officer and a director of Zebra Technologies on September 4, 2007. Prior to joining Zebra, Mr. Gustafsson served as CEO of Spirent Communications plc, a publicly traded telecommunications company. At Spirent, Mr. Gustafsson redirected that company's growth strategy, divested non-core operations, integrated historic acquisitions and streamlined the organization to realize significant cost savings. Prior to Spirent, he was senior executive vice president, global business operations, of Tellabs, Inc. While at Tellabs, Mr. Gustafsson also served as president, Tellabs International, as well as president, global sales, and vice president and general manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Earlier in his career, he held executive positions with Motorola and Network Equipment Technologies. Mr. Gustafsson holds a master's degree in business administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Business and a master of science degree in electrical engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. He was a Fulbright Scholar and received numerous fellowships and scholarships for academic excellence. Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) Website: https://www.zebra.com/us/en.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartmoneycircle/support

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich ponder the possible reasons NVIDIA's acquisition of Arm is on the brink of collapse. After considering how difficult the IP company is to move to other semiconductor giants, they recall how Venkat Matella, former CEO and founder of Redpine Signals, was able to move some of his IP to Silicon Labs. But the operative word there is some, as he's using what remains to launch a new launch a new low-energy supercomputing chip startup. For more on Matella's latest venture, Ceremorphic, Inc., visit ceremorphic.com.Then, Steve Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent, talks to Associate Editor Tiera Oliver about the 5G trends we can expect to impact the embedded edge in 2022. It's not about how connected you are, it's about how connected you (and your devices) are gonna be with tech from 3GPP Release 17, Release 18, and beyond. For more information on the global 5G rollout, check out Spirent's 2021 5G Report at spirent.com/assets/the-spirent-2021-5g-report-mid-year-addendum.Finally, have you ever tried to build a smart sensor? If you're not steeped in writing sensor firmware, even if you have tried, you probably didn't get very far. But if we can't create smart sensors quickly and at scale, how will we ever realize the full potential of IoT? It's standardization time, as Brandon reveals the latest specification from the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturer's Group, or PICMG, which is designed to make smart sensor configuration so simple even a product manager could do it.For more on PICMG IoT.1, including detailed explanations, code samples, diagrams, and more, read the series “Make Any Sensor a Smart Sensor with PICMG IoT.1” on the embeddedcomputing.com website or find a full-picture description of PICMG's Industrial IoT initiatives at picmg.org/industrial-iot-overview.

On today's episode, James Dean had the pleasure of being joined by Tom Nadeau, the Vice President, and Chief Cloud Architect at Spirent Communications. Tom talks about how he got started in the industry, what he looks for in a team member and delves into more about what they are working on over at Spirent.  He gives some great advice for anyone looking to kickstart their career in the space and how a mentor can really help you along your journey. Learn more from Tom:Twitter: https://twitter.comm/tdnjunisco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-nadeau/ 

Taking place at the Mobile World Congress 2021 in LA, this episode focuses on the 5G Open Innovation Lab, which is creating some of the most fascinating and innovative solutions that will change the way we live our lives. During the episode, Matt sits down with some of the leaders of the organizations that are part of this collaboration. He speaks with Jim Brisimitzis, the Founder and CEO of the 5G Open Innovation Lab, Michael Anderson, the CEO of Expeto Wireless, Ben Posthuma, the Head of Product at GenXComm and James Kimery, the Vice President of Product Management at Spirent.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill.

This session takes a deep dive into open source and the challenges of deploying the “disaggregated stack” - in particular when it comes to 5G deployments. We also discuss lessons learned from previous open source and commercial projects and how they should apply to new challenges.

We know 5G as this super fast wireless network that some experts say will drive innovation in manufacturing, transportation, and other industries that might not even exist yet. There is a lot of hope for 5G and testing will play a critical role in getting it into our lives. This week, we explore the role testing plays in this 5G with Clarke Ryan, Senior Director of Product Development from Spirent,  and Alexandra Hussenot, Founder of Immersionn. Learn More About: How does 5G have the potential to revolutionize our lives, and could it really be the next industrial revolution? How does 5G differ from 4G? How is it more beneficial but also more complex and more confusing? 5G can get the conversation moving 100 times faster than 4G, but not without a hitch. Learn where 5G literally hits a wall in getting the signal out, poor coverage, and slower download speeds. Because 5G takes so much infrastructure, time and money, right now there is no one standard. What testing challenges does 5G face? What is mobile edge computing, and how does it take our data and turn it into actionable information? How 5G might revolutionize the road, changing the way self-driving cars communicate with each other and creating new ways of navigating roads, crosswalks, and traffic lights. The different technologies that were each added in by 3G, 4G, and now 5G.5G offers up huge opportunities and untold benefits, but also huge liabilities and risks. This is where testing and test engineering comes in. How can we best now prepare for the changes that 5G will bring in the future? Is 5G what will lead us into a dystopian future, or will it be the connector of man and machine, and the enabler of the remote worker? How does 5G help us test our flexing muscles, to test faster, cheaper, and more reliably?  Resources Mentioned: NISpirent Alexandra Hussenot 

Learn about the five roles of everyday agile leaders and turning your conversation flow to cash flow with Mike Richardson, who specializes in the agility challenges of CEOs and executives running small to medium sized enterprises. He shares insights at the intersection of his agility experiences in three worlds. In the real-world, he started his career working as a Petroleum Engineer on offshore oil and gas drilling rigs with Shell International and now studies other everyday agile leaders in the real world: fighter pilots, Navy Seals, Fire Fighters and others. In the business world, via an MBA at London Business School, he went into the Aerospace industry and ended up running the Aerospace Division of a British public company, Spirent plc. In the advisory world, for nearly 20 years as an author, keynote speaker, facilitator, coach and board member, including 15 years as a CEO peer group chair and speaker with Vistage Worldwide.  Links More about upcoming webinars with Mike: https://mikerichardson.live/webinars-1 Related episode--Flourishing in a VUCA World: Agile, Agility, and Why It Matters:  https://indigopodcast.libsyn.com/flourishing-in-a-vuca-world

Steve Douglas, head of 5G strategy for Spirent, answers questions from Marcel Proust's famous questionnaire; differentiates between delivering network capabilities and network experiences; and discusses how 5G can create efficiency and sustainability in high-emitting industrial sectors.

The latest Network Break podcast analyzes Dell Technologies' sale of its RSA business unit; what sponsor cancellations at the RSA Conference might mean for large tech events going forward; Arista Networks' financial results; new capabilities in products from ExtraHop, Nubeva, and Spirent; and more tech news.

The latest Network Break podcast analyzes Dell Technologies' sale of its RSA business unit; what sponsor cancellations at the RSA Conference might mean for large tech events going forward; Arista Networks' financial results; new capabilities in products from ExtraHop, Nubeva, and Spirent; and more tech news.

The latest Network Break podcast analyzes Dell Technologies' sale of its RSA business unit; what sponsor cancellations at the RSA Conference might mean for large tech events going forward; Arista Networks' financial results; new capabilities in products from ExtraHop, Nubeva, and Spirent; and more tech news.

The latest Network Break podcast analyzes Dell Technologies' sale of its RSA business unit; what sponsor cancellations at the RSA Conference might mean for large tech events going forward; Arista Networks' financial results; new capabilities in products from ExtraHop, Nubeva, and Spirent; and more tech news. The post Network Break 272: Dell Technologies Sells RSA; Nubeva Cracks TLS 1.3 With Out-Of-Band Decryption appeared first on Packet Pushers.

The latest Network Break podcast analyzes Dell Technologies' sale of its RSA business unit; what sponsor cancellations at the RSA Conference might mean for large tech events going forward; Arista Networks' financial results; new capabilities in products from ExtraHop, Nubeva, and Spirent; and more tech news. The post Network Break 272: Dell Technologies Sells RSA; Nubeva Cracks TLS 1.3 With Out-Of-Band Decryption appeared first on Packet Pushers.

The latest Network Break podcast analyzes Dell Technologies' sale of its RSA business unit; what sponsor cancellations at the RSA Conference might mean for large tech events going forward; Arista Networks' financial results; new capabilities in products from ExtraHop, Nubeva, and Spirent; and more tech news. The post Network Break 272: Dell Technologies Sells RSA; Nubeva Cracks TLS 1.3 With Out-Of-Band Decryption appeared first on Packet Pushers.

Mike is a seasoned Account Manager and Director who I met during his time with Spirent. I wanted to have an Account Manager who knows what to do to be a great AM on the show and I could not think of anyone better than Mike. Mike will share his opinion on what it takes to be a good SE, and what actually constitutes a good SE.

SHOW NOTES As Vice President Marketing, Angus Robertson is responsible for product go-to-market, analyst relations, and thought leadership for Convercent. Previously, Angus was CMO at Hubble by insightsoftware.com, a leader in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Vice President Product Marketing at Spirent Communications. At Spirent, Angus was responsible for four product lines and $250M of revenue. During Angus’ tenure at Spirent he built Spirent’s Asia services business from Hong Kong, and managed M&A due diligence and integration for a strategic software acquisition. Angus has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and technology and he is passionate about how technology can be applied to solve business problems. In his free time, you can find Angus tearing up a squash court or perusing his twitter feed for industry updates.   Listen and Learn about the 2018 Inbound Marketing Trends: AI & Machine Learning Account Based Marketing (ABM) & Retargeting Customer Advocacy/Customer Driven Growth Accelerating The Buyer’s Journey Aligning Marketing With Sales Bite-sized Content TO FIND ANGUS ON LINKEDIN, CLICK HERE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CONVERCENT, CLICK HERE.

In part three of the conversation David Cass, IBM cloud & SaaS global CISO and John Weinschenk, Spirent Communications general manager enterprise and network application discuss the potential hacking of medical devices and automated cars. In this Spirent-sponsored podcast, Weinschenk explains how they worked with a surgeon to hack a medical device. He also talks about a second hack they conducted on an autonomous car that allowed them to take control of the systems and vehicle itself. They discuss what needs to be done to secure these Internet of Things (IoT) devices and how manufacturers need to start thinking about how these systems can be exploited.  

In today’s podcast we give a short update on Black Hat before turning to developments in Syria and Iran. Tension between the US and Russia mounts over alleged Russian hacks of US political campaign networks and more recently alleged US spyware operations in Russian enterprises. ISIS wishes to disrupt the Olympics, and cybercriminals are seeking to profit from the Rio Games. Adware uses steganography, and INTERPOL takes down a Nigerian online scam. Ben Yelin explains a recent court ruling in Microsoft's favor that deals with offshore data privacy, and Sameer Dixit from Spirent outlines emerging threats patterns. 

In part two of the conversation David Cass, IBM cloud & SaaS global CISO and John Weinschenk, Spirent Communications general manager enterprise and network application security, discuss managing risk. In this Spirent sponsored podcast they talk about the need for continuous monitoring and testing to optimize spend to reduce risk. They also touch on the ability to respond quickly to a breach by ensuring strong remediation plans are in place, and discuss the need to diversify technology solutions.

CISOs can never reduce risk to zero. As technology development increases at a lightning speed with the Internet of Things (IoT) bringing more Internet-enabled devices daily and the cloud becoming more pervasive, what can and should be done?  CISO David Cass, IBM Cloud and SaaS, speaks with John Weinschenk, , general manager enterprise and network application security of Spirent Communications, about some of the biggest threats facing enterprises as a result of these trends.  Listen to this sponsored podcast as David and John, discuss ransomware, including hacker help desks, and the Internet of Things, including the potential for your refrigerator to attack you. They talk about some of the top things enterprises need to do from patching systems to testing to awareness to bolster their defenses.