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How can a machine learning model predict voluntary resignations from employees in Telenor? And what are the controversies for having such a model? In this episode of LØRN Silvija speaks with VP of Innovation and Organization in Telenor Research, Jarle Moss Hildrum, about AI and how it transforms the workplace.

— AI and machine learning have a great potential to transform jobs in a positive way, but in order to achieve these positive effects, the introduction of these technologies must be done in dialogue between developers, employees and managers, he explains in this episode.

You will LØRN abour:

●     Innovation

●     Diversity

●     AI

●     Machine learning models

Recommended literature:

●     Competing on talent analytics

●     Richard Rosenow´s blog on LinkedIn

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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5 years from now, how will the network infrastructure look like in Norway? And is the time ripe to modernize the network infrastructure? In this episode of LØRN Silvija talks to CTO in Telenor Norway, Ingeborg Øfsthus, about have our lives and workplaces will transform in the digital age.

— 4G is a great network technology that is able to to great things. However the volume of data that we now need to communicate is getting so big that we need to go to the next generation, the next “G”. That is 5G, and this will happen soon, she explains in the episode.

You will LØRN about:

• Network
• 5G
• Modernizing components

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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How do you globalize technology that will fit both Norway and Myanmar? And how do Telenor balance the new corporate landscape which is constantly changing? In this episode of #LØRN Silvija talks to Group CTO at Telenor Group, Ruza Sabanovic, about how technology is changing the way we work and why culture begins with the customers.

— Everything starts and ends with technology. And the good thing is it never stops. It continues, and when you take actions, you immediately get feedback from that action, good or bad. This direct feedback leaves you always striving for more, she explains in the episode.

You will LØRN about:

• Globalization
• Digitalization
• Private and public sector collaboration
• The power of understanding

Recommended literature:

• ‘’ Who moved my cheese’’ 



This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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How do you convert the technical trends and business opportunities into tangible action plans? And in what ways are Norway world a leading nation when it comes to network technology? In this episode of LØRN Silvija talks to Terje Jensen, Head of Network Architecture in Telenor Group, about global leadership and how architecture is driving future business.



— Though Norway isn’t a big country, it’s among the most digitalised societies in the world. This is partly due to our demand for the latest technologies, combined with our ability and willingness to pay for it, such as smartphones. It is also it is due the high cost of living – this asks for the automation of several of our basic tasks in the society, he explains in the episode.

You will LØRN about:

• Networks
• 5G
• Innovation
• History of Telenor
• Leadership
• 
  

Recommended literature:

• GSMA
• ETSI
• GSA
• ITU
• IETF

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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The next decade is expected to be the decade of voice assistants, so how will «Tia» be an important part of this? And how do Telenor develop new digital products tailored to the Norwegian family? In this episode of #LØRN wil Silvija talks to Head of Digital Product Development in Telenor Norway’s Services, Innovation and Products unit, Swati Sharma, about how they explore new areas to develop digital products by looking at both the technology side and the user side.



— We are focusing on the consumer, which informs how we think about technology. We have a few different products including «Min familie», which sets out to makes everyday life easier for families. One example of this is the project «Min Fotball», which is a collaboration with NFF (Norges Fotballforbund) and has over 250,000 monthly active users. Another example is Tia, which is quite special; Tia is in its early stages, where it now focuses on voice assistants, she explains in the episode.

You will LØRN about:

• «Min Familie»
• Voice assistants
• «Tia»
• Smart homes

Recommended literature:

•  Lean start up
• Innovator’s dilemma

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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What is Norway´s unique experience in network technology from a global perspective? And why do we need new standards when connecting new devices onto the new high speed network 5G? In this episode of #LØRN Silvija speaks with Senior Radio Access Network Expert in Telenor Group, Rune Harald Rækken, about how creating a set of new global standardizations for 5G will make sure that the new smart devices will be able to speak and work smarter together.

— We need new standards in order to expand the use cases. With the new network you will get a broadband with much higher speed. This means you can get more IoT devices connected to the network; you could get up to 1 million pr. square km. This is important because everything will be connected in the future, he says.

This is what you lørn:

• IOT
• 5G
• Standardization
• Smart home

Recommended literature:

• Dette er 5G
• Hva vet vi om 5G

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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Why is it important to upgrade our copper network that has been working for the past 100 years? And how will an improved infrastructure impact and improve our society? In this episode of # LØRN, Silvija talks to, CMO for Fixed & TV in Telenor Norway, Camilla Amundsen, about how they are modernizing Norway by using network technology to make it easier to live and work in the districts.

— Telenor's mobile network now covers more than 87 per cent of the total areal of Norway and it covers 99.7 per cent of where people in Norway live. Our mobile network is a much better network technology than the existing copper lines. In addition, we are rolling out more fiber now than ever before.

You will LØRN about:

• Copper Network
• Infrastructure
• Modernization of Norway

Recommended literature:

• Bredbånd og telefoni for fremtiden
• Telenor – teknologiskifter i 160 år

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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What is the advantage of working with AI from Norway? And why is it important to distinguish artificial intelligence as a technology and from its application? In this episode of #LØRN, Silvija talks to VP of Analytics & AI in Telenor Group, Astrid Undheim, about how Telenor is working with artificial intelligence.

— In order to succeed with AI in Norway, it is important to get strong initiatives where we connect industry, data and problems, with competence development and research. I am always excited by what we can achieve when data, infrastructure and suitable issues are in place, she explains in this episode.

You will LØRN about:

• Machine Learning
• DL
• AI
• Open AI Lab

Recommended literature: 

• 1984

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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How do our patterns define us, and what can we learn about people from their patterns? In this episode of #LØRN Silvija speaks to Head of Analytics and Customer Lifecycle Management at Telenor Norway, Liv Elise Saune Tøftum, about value created from insight, democratizing of data and automatization.



— 80% of the job is collecting and adapting the data, the remaining 20% lies in the actual analytics and algorithm. The gold is in the data. This is also where the greatest complexity and technical challenges are. The most important thing is that the insight here improvs our ability to serve customers and run an efficient business, she explains in this episode.

You will LØRN about:

●     Regulation

●     Customer life cycle

●     Algorithms

●     Pattern recognitions 

●     Data lake

Recommended literature:

●     Talk with professionals in your own organization

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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When young women choose education today, why are so few confident in choosing science? And how does Telenor work with sustainability? In this episode of # LØRN, Silvija talks to Head of Social Responsibility in Telenor Group, Ola Jo Tandre, about sustainability, diversity and tech.

— Being a responsible business is an important part of Telenor’s sustainability position. We have an incredible opportunity to help improve the lives of the many through mobile technology. Reports show that mobile technology can help achieve all 17 sustainability goals. So we need to consider all the goals and look at where we can have the greatest impact, he says.

You will LØRN about:

●     Sustainability

●     Technology

●     Diversity

●     Recruitment

This episode is produced in collaboration with Telenor Norway

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