NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet

This episode features an interview with Guy Jouannelle. Guy currently provides consulting services to the District of Columbia's Office of Unified Communications (OUC) managing several programs including the public safety in-building radio coverage program. Guy shares lessons and takeaways he's learned from his experiences leading the implementation and operations of the first wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety.

James Patrignelli, Director of Northeast Sales at Liquid Technology, joins the program to discuss the work that his company does in the field of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and shares tips for properly transferring data as well as disposing of hardware. James reveals feedback from their customer survey about future buying trends, and also discusses the connection between IT Asset Disposition and overall corporate sustainability efforts. Discover what organizations should consider when selecting an ITAD provider and how to maximize the ROI of older equipment.

Leticia Latino van-Splunteren, CEO of Neptuno USA and member of the Wireless Infrastructure Association/Smart City Council National Task Forces, joins the program to discuss the evolution of the smart city movement. Leticia shares the unique history of Neptuno USA, and reveals the infrastructure investments that will be necessary to make smart cities a reality. She also shares her thoughts about gender equality in the industry, and the people that she looks to as mentors.

This episode features an interview with corporate storyteller Steve Multer as he discusses trends in technology events, and what defines a successful event. Discover the challenges and opportunities for larger and smaller events, and how big changes can come from small events. Steve also reveals the importance of transparency in connecting with the emerging workforce.

Jonathan Rowney, Principle Engineer at Ranplan Wireless and Jason Suplita, Vice President Americas, at Ranplan Wireless, join the program to discuss their company's platform that can plan, design and optimize in-building and outdoor wireless networks in coordination. They discuss best practices in the design process and the importance of addressing a customer's pain points. They also reveal some of the design challenges, and the key role of building owners.

Brian Slean, Vice President of Network Engineering at ZenFi Networks, joins the program to discuss the history of ZenFi and how the company is addressing smart city infrastructure. Brian shares his thoughts about the edge, both from a consumer and carrier point of view. He also discusses the value of kiosks for both consumers and business owners, and lessons he's learned from challenges he's faced in his career.

Jezzibell Gilmore, SVP of Business Development and Co-Founder of PacketFabric, joins the program to discuss how her company is changing the way that the world connects to each other. Jezzibell shares her thoughts about the interconnection between wireline and wireless and the need for wireline to evolve. She also shares a case study that illustrates the benefits of PacketFabric's network automation solution for customers.