As GM of Software Defined Networking at IBM, Andrew Coward oversees IBM’s hybrid cloud software and network offerings. And that is no small task. With increasingly complex networks, multiple clouds coexisting, and layers of orchestration and automation being built end-to-end, software tools such as AI are key to making sense of it all.

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Laurent "LT" Therivel has had some interesting challenges since taking up the role of president and CEO of the fourth-largest carrier in the U.S. Listen in to this exclusive interview as LT discusses UScellular's competition and investment outlook, regulation, and the carrier's key goal of reaching underserved areas.

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The dark NOC concept is getting lots of attention from wireless carriers striving for standalone 5G networks. Rick Fulwiler, Chief Solutions Architect at NETSCOUT, describes the challenges in transitioning to a highly automated network environment and why it’s an opportunity worth pursuing.

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What were the top topics in the communications industry this year? Join Alejandro Pinero and Fierce's telecom and technology editors -- Linda Hardesty, Monica Alleven and Diana Goovaerts -- for a rundown of the challenges and innovations that had the biggest impact in 2022.

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Mirko Voltolini lives in the future for a living. In his role, he and his team carry out research, trial and explore new ways to utilize and exploit the benefits of 5G and telecommunications infrastructure in general. From edge compute to private networks and the future of fibre, Mirko digs into what we can expect in the future of connectivity and its benefits not only for the individual, but also for the enterprise and beyond.

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Canada's 5G rollout finally got started in 2020, and Robert Ghiz, president & CEO of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, is excited about the opportunities the new network technology will bring to the country's diverse communities. But it also represents a huge challenge, not least of all the cost, estimated to be at least $26 billion. How will providers meet those challenges?

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Arvin Singh heads up the Innovation and Research team for 5G and Edge at Verizon Business and has an ambitious view of the applications of 5G in the enterprise. In an increasingly connected world, the telecommunications industry is positioning itself as the ideal partner for companies, industries and sectors looking to latch on to the digital revolution.

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As users demand more simplicity, appliances must become more complex. Whirlpool’s Joao Borges joins The Five Nine podcast to talk about the present and future of our appliances, and what keeps him and his engineering team busy.

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The ability to fill connectivity gaps from terrestrial networks, as well as a dramatic drop in cost and price, have made satellites a true player in the cellular connectivity mix. Scott Wisniewski, Chief Strategy Officer of AST SpaceMobile speaks to these merits, current and future satellite launch plans, and the company's vision to narrow the digital divide.

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An unprecedented amount of funding is being made available to communities by the federal government to build out broadband infrastructure. But accessing those funds is a complex process. Jeff Luong, president of Broadband Access & Adoption Initiatives at AT&T, explains how the carrier is partnering with communities to bridge the digital divide.

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