The Appledore Research Podcast

By Robert Curran

Appledore analysts and guests discuss trends and developments in the transformation of the telecom industry.

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October 22, 2025 Episode 55 - Autonomous Networks, with Axiata
In this episode of Talking Transformation, Robert Curran discusses the evolution of autonomous networks in the telecom industry with Dr. Tomek Gersberg from Axiata. They explore Axiata's ambitious A3 transformation strategy, the challenges of implementing automation, the importance of data management, and the potential collaboration with hyperscalers. The conversation emphasizes the need for openness and interoperability in telecom, as well as the financial considerations that drive these transformations.

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32min
October 17, 2025 Episode 54 - Talking Digital Twins
In this episode of Talking Transformation, Robert Curran and Francis Haysom discuss the evolving concept of digital twins in the telecom industry. They explore the historical context, current applications, and future potential of digital twins, particularly in relation to AI and network resilience. The conversation highlights the importance of real-time data and the role of digital twins in enhancing decision-making processes within telecom operations.
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20min
September 26, 2025 Episode 53 - Debrief from DTW Dallas (TM Forum)
Robert, Patrick and Grant discuss the key themes and takeaways from conversations at the TM Forum's Innovate Americas event, September 2025.
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24min
September 24, 2025 Episode 52 - FutureNet World Asia 2025
Shanthi Ravindran provides reflections on the FutureNet World Asia event held in Singapore, September 2025.
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13min
August 05, 2025 Episode 51 - Transforming with Telstra
Amidst all the excitement around AI, the experiences of Telstra are a reminder that getting the foundations right is the real key to successful transformation. Mark Sanders, Chief Architect and Head of Autonomous Networks and AI Enablement explains how architectural choices and principles have helped Telstra realize billions in savings, and set it up to be able to respond at scale to future customer demand for AI and other new services.
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42min
July 08, 2025 Episode 50 - Monetizing DT's Network APIs.
Joined by two special guests from Deutsche Telekom, Robert and John explore progress on DT's efforts to commercialize its network APIs and engaging with a new and unfamiliar customer base - solution developers.
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39min
June 12, 2025 Episode 49 - Autonomous Networks: A Business and Organizational Approach, With Swisscom and Netcracker
In this episode, we get a unique perspective from Swisscom and their partner Netcracker on their transformation towards greater speed, efficiency and agility. The discussion focuses less on the technology and architecture and more on the organizational and delivery approach: domain by domain, and replicable blueprints and process. Includes some key findings on benefits achieved to date, and recommendations and lessons learned along the way.
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32min
April 08, 2025 Episode 48 - Quantum Security
Introducing Luca De Matteis, and a discussion on infrastructure security as we head inexorably towards a post-quantum age.
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30min
April 04, 2025 Episode 47 - Reinventing Telecom, with CSG CEO Brian Shepherd
How is the transformation of telecom different from transformation in other industries? What can telecom learn from those and what is its own unique set of challenges? More importantly - given the mixed history of transformation thus far, is it time to reinvent telecom from a new perspective?
In a highly enlightening discussion with Robert and John, Brian Shepherd, CEO of CSG, shares his thoughts on the need for reinvention in telecom, the right (and wrong) approach, and what to expect.
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39min
February 14, 2025 Episode 46 - Autonomous Networks and Agentic AI, with Nokia
Not one but two guests this week, representing insights from Nokia's Digital Operations and AI teams - Deepa Ramachandran, Head of Portfolio Management for Nokia Digital Operations, and Henrietta Katajakoski, from AI & Analytics marketing. They both draw on plenty of time spent on real projects and customer discussions. Topics covered include Autonomous Networks, the Network Autonomy Chasm, Digital Twins, the size and impact of Agentic AI, and Nokia projects in North America and China.
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