In this episode, host Matt Roberts of Amdocs sits down with his next two guests at the Las Vegas Convention Center MWC 2022. First, Matt sits down with Bryan Lubel, EVP of Connected Health at KORE Wireless, for a discussion about the evolution of the health and wellness industry since the onset of the pandemic, and new technological innovations that are advancing the world of healthcare at record speed. Next, he speaks with Stephen Statler, SVP of Marketing at Wiliot. Stephen provides an overview of the work they’re doing at Wiliot, its use cases, and the innovative technologies it will enable in the future.

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In this episode, host Matt Roberts of Amdocs sits down with his next three guests at the Las Vegas Convention Center MWC 2022. First, he speaks with Dan Thygesen, the SVP and General Manager of Wholesale and Platform Operations at T-Mobile and Emil Liedtke, the Senior Director of Operations at T-Mobile. Together, Matt, Dan and Emil discuss T-Mobile’s position in the race to 5G, the importance of collaboration and ecosystems as tech continues to evolve, and how new technologies could potentially help to solve some of the biggest challenges humanity is facing right now. Next, Matt sits down with Ishwar Parulkar, Chief Technologist for Telecom and Edge Cloud at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Ishwar shares his perspective on a recent innovation that has made a profound impact on his own life and the world around him, why he’s excited about new 5G-driven use cases, and how he is shaping his strategy for the next 12 months in his particular domain at AWS.

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In this episode, host Matt Roberts of Amdocs sits down with his next two guests at the Las Vegas Convention Center MWC 2022. First, he speaks with Jillian Kaplan, a speaker, author, and the Head of Global Telecom Thought Leadership at Dell Technologies. They discuss some of the thought leadership topics Jillian is currently focused on including the future of autonomous vehicles, retail, manufacturing, finance, operations, energy, and much more. Jillian also shares more information about Dell's telecom business, and how 5G technology is a central component of the enterprise. Next, Matt sits down with Anand Nandakumar, the founder and CEO of Halo.Car, a driverless, electric car that’s offering “rental without the hassle.” Anand shares more about the vision behind Halo, and how it could change the future of autonomous vehicles and the ridesharing industry as a whole.

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In the first episode of The Great Indoors, Season 5, host Matt Roberts of Amdocs kicks off the new season at the Las Vegas Convention Center MWC 2022. He sits down with Dr. Kiesha King, the Senior National Education Administrator for T-Mobile, a teacher, a principal and executive director of curriculum and technology in a district of 70,000 students. They discuss some of the current challenges that our school districts and state leaders are facing with regard to education, and how T-Mobile is taking the initiative to help bridge the divide. Matt also sits down with Jeff Luong, President of Access and Adoption Initiatives at AT&T, to discuss how the company is helping to bridge the digital divide, increase access and foster connection across the country.

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Kaihan Krippendorff, a business strategy speaker and author who helps leaders and organizations thrive in today’s rapidly-evolving tech landscape. Kaihan offers his unique perspective on this unprecedented era of technical and societal changes, and how businesses can make the most of this remarkable time in our history. As an internationally-recognized thought leader, battle-tested consultant and sought-after keynote speaker on the topics of strategy, growth and transformation, Kaihan has plenty of valuable advice to share. Kaihan began his career with McKinsey before founding the growth strategy and innovation consulting firm, Outthinker. He's also the bestselling author of five books, most recently the Edison Award nominated, Driving Innovation from Within: A Guide for Internal Entrepreneurs. He also teaches regularly at business schools in the U.S. and abroad, and serves as the host of his podcast, The Outthinkers. During the episode, Kaihan shares his thoughts on a variety of topics and ideas including the decentralization of organizational structures, proximity and its impacts on the supply chain, and the potential end of globalization as we know it.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Matt sits down with James Pengelly-Marshall, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Jabra, a company that offers wireless headsets with noise cancellation for offices and call centers. Having held prior roles at Sony Ericsson and LG Electronics, James has a wealth of experience in the technology industry. During the episode, he provides a brief history of how audio technology has evolved over the years from the Walkman to bluetooth headsets, including how the pandemic era has changed the game for tech companies and consumers. Matt and James also discuss some of the major consumer trends in audio we’ve seen recently, and how we can expect to see audio technology evolve in the future.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Vik Patel, Group Executive of Business Development and Footprint Expansion at Vodafone, to learn more about why it’s such an exciting time to be at the company. During their conversation, Matt and Vik discuss a wide variety of topics related to the work being done in Africa, the global rollout of 5G, the metaverse, and bridging the digital divide. Vik also shares his perspective on diversity, equity and inclusion, including some of the initiatives he’s spearheading at Vodafone to champion multiculturalism and psychological safety within the organization. Finally, Vik explains why he believes technology has had a rebrand since the onset of the pandemic, and how it may continue to evolve in the future.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s never been more important to restore your mental and physical equilibrium, and taking a relaxing vacation is a great way to do this. But with prices on the rise and many destinations still not fully staffed, what's the most efficient and cost-effective way to fulfill all your travel dreams? In this episode, Matt sits down with Christopher Klesh, the President of Lifetime Leisure Experiences, a speaker, coach, and self-proclaimed travel guru. In 2002, Chris left a successful 31-year marketing career with AT&T behind to become a master of traveling and luxury. Since then, he’s guided hundreds of families around the world on their traveling journeys. Today, in the aftermath of the global pandemic, demand for his travel tips has never been stronger. During the episode, Chris shares some invaluable tips on how to organize the best and most cost-efficient vacation for families everywhere, as well as his perspective on how technology can help to make vacations more accessible. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Dr. Margaret Honey, the President and CEO of the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), a museum focusing on education and exposing children to the wonders of science. Since taking over leadership of the NYSCI in 2008, Margaret has championed STEM engagement and learning through the organization’s Design, Make, Play strategy and several other dynamic initiatives. Margaret kicks off the episode by providing an overview of her illustrious career path so far, including some of the most formative experiences she’s encountered to date. She also shares her perspective on a variety of topical subjects including the role of technology in education, the metaverse, and curriculum development. Matt and Margaret weigh some of the pros and cons of the technological revolution, especially when it comes to children’s education and development. 

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On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Andrea Little Limbago, a computational social scientist who specializes in the intersection of technology, national security and society. Andrea spent time doing computational modeling for the U.S. Department of Defense before working in cyber security at various startups for about a decade. Her experience has culminated in her current role as the Vice President of Research and Analysis at Interos, where she leads the team that models the range of supply chain risks. Andrea has also earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. During the episode, she explains why the supply chain has seen so much disruption in recent years, why this is such a major problem for people around the world, and how we might overcome these issues in the future. Andrea also provides an overview of the term digital authoritarianism, what it means, and its implications for our society.

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