5G Factor Podcast

Qualcomm, Nokia, and Vodafone: AI’s Impact on 5G Security - Six Five Podcast: The 5G Factor - 5G Factor - EP74

Nokia's new Threat Intelligence Report shows cyberattacks on telecom infrastructure are accelerating as cybercriminals increasingly use GenAI and automation to increase the speed, volume, and sophistication of their attacks. Next, Qualcomm's AI Orchestrator aims to harmonize all AI functionalities to provide a meaningful interaction experience and improve security. Lastly, Vodafone highlights the use of data-driven APIs, such as its Scam Signal, to provide the mobile intelligence needed to push back on fraud across the telecom sector.

GenAI Taking 5G by Storm: Amdocs, NVIDIA, Ericsson & AT&T Moves - 5G Factor - EP73

On this episode of the 5G Factor, host Ron Westfall explores why the Amdocs and NVIDIA alliance is proving that CSPs can improve business incomes though GenAI. Then, he highlights Ericsson's introduction of the Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 5G Router and S400 IoT appliance, designed to support AI-driven apps, alongside the debut of the Ericsson Wireless Solutions unit. Lastly, AT&T showcases its GenAI prowess, with its AskData GenAI tool currently ranked number one in the world on the GenAI BIRD leaderboard.

T-Mobile Capital Market Day, AI-RAN and Open RAN Rising - 5G Factor - EP72

On this episode of the 5G Factor, host Ron Westfall assesses why T-Mobile's Capital Market Day energized 5G ecosystem interest in AI RAN, how T-Mobile's alliance with NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia can produce an AI RAN "Fantastic Four," a snapshot of the AI RAN market segment including NVIDIA’s competitive position, and why he agrees with Orange that Open RAN can prove its green credentials.

5G Factor: Verizon Frontier Deal and 3D/Backhaul Innovations - 5G Factor - EP71

On this episode of the 5G Factor, we explore Verizon's $20 billion acquisition of Frontier and its impact on the fiber/5G landscape. Then, we delve into a holographic breakthrough from Telefonica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO, as well as how Nokia is jumping on the FCC's E-Band Ruling.

5G Factor: Making AI Open, Responsible, and Transparent, Episode 62

An Assessment of AI’s Openness Including Intel’s Guadi 3-led Enterprise AI Strategy, Qualcomm’s Responsible AI Vision, and Nokia’s Transparent AI Moves The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard examine the major mobile ecosystem moves to make AI open, responsible, and transparent including Intel’s Enterprise AI proposition emphasizing open industry software for developer productivity, Qualcomm’s Responsible AI vision focus on privacy and security, and Nokia using Transparent AI moves.

5G Factor: New Cloud, Edge & API Moves, Episode 63

An Assessment of The Key 5G Ecosystem Developments Including Azure Private MEC Inroads, New VMware Telco Cloud 4.0 Moves, and Vonage Singtel API Alliance The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth review recent high impact telco cloud, MEC, and APIs moves including the progress of Azure Private MEC in supporting manufacturer private 5G network implementations, VMware Telco Cloud Platform Release 4.0 ready to ease VNF and CNF use, VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN benefits, and how the Vonage Singtel partnership is uplifting overall API prospects.

5G Factor: Q1 2024 Earnings Implications and Pay Phones, Episode 64

An Assessment of Major US Operators Q1 2024 Earnings and Implications for 5G Ecosystem, BT’s B2B Modernization, and Charter’s Residential Mobile Strides The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard review the Q1 2024 earnings of T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T and their impact on the 5G ecosystem, BT’s partnership with Global to modernize its UK Portfolio Businesses, and Charter’s Q1 2024 earnings reflect significant strides in residential mobile service revenue growth.

5G Factor: Private 5G Kindling, Episode 65

An Assessment of Major Private 5G Moves Indicating New Momentum Including Cisco’s Ecosystem Progress, Tesla Onboarding, and Verizon Starts Certifying Nokia DAC The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard review new private 5G ecosystem advances including Cisco’s collaboration with Augmentir, Nokia, and Logicalis to boost adoption of the Cisco Mobility Services Platform across enterprises, Tesla building its P5G network at its Berlin gigafactory, and Verizon completing the first phase of certifying Nokia’s DAC for the Verizon Business Private 5G Network portfolio.

5G Factor: 5G Ecosystem Adjusting, Episode 66

An Assessment of Key 5G Ecosystem Adjustments with Verizon’s Neutral Host Debut, Dell Ericsson Aiming to Spur Telco Cloud Journeys and Red Hat Open Source Strides The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth review recent adjustments throughout the 5G ecosystem including Verizon Business’ debut in the neutral host network segment, Dell and Ericsson commercially debuting Ericsson Cloud RAN software on Dell PowerEdge servers to spur telco cloud journeys, and how Red Hat’s open source approach is making inroads across telco hybrid cloud and Open RAN environments.

5G Factor: Rural, P5G, AI, and Security Wax, Episode 67

The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth examine key 5G ecosystem developments including T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular’s wireless operations, NVIDIA kicking P5G tires, AI-RAN Alliance considerations, and what Fortinet’s cybersecurity portfolio brings to wireless/mobility environments.