ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises

Getting reliable, high-speed connectivity continues to be a challenge for enterprises, but things are changing! Private-sector innovation and government support are working to advance America's longtime leadership in wireless technologies. Spectrum sharing initiatives like CBRS are disruptive, DoD's investment in 5G testbeds is promising, and the recent decision by FCC to break free 100...

Covid was a rude awakening for manufacturing—it almost came to a standstill. CIOs have started to rethink operations with modern technologies like extended reality (XReality) for remote assistance and collaboration. Collaboration in virtual reality, remote control with mixed reality, and expert assistance, among others. But do business leaders realize the implications and value of XReality for the...

Covid appeared to have knocked brick-and-mortar stores dead. Will they rise like a Phoenix from the rubble aided by a raft of new technologies for experiential marketing? If the latest forecasts are to be believed, store openings in 2021 will boom. Big Box stores are taking the lead. In this podcast, we will discuss what shape will the retail renaissance take? Let’s find out!  Our guest for the po...

With private wireless networks gaining momentum, businesses are testing the waters to see if LTE-based CBRS technology can offer reliable connectivity and reduce their operations' cost. Yesterday's Wi-Fi might be low cost, but today's Wi-Fi 6 and 4G can provide speed and security, while tomorrow's 5G can deliver ultra-quick connections backed by quality assurance. Which of thes...

5G and Edge Computing technologies are the centers of attraction these days. MEC or Multi-edge computing promise operators to host applications closer to the customers - making it accessible to businesses and consumers in a way that has never been possible. So, are we looking towards a future where virtual reality gaming and self-driving cars become the norm? Can businesses truly implement the ben...

We all know that the B2B sales process is becoming increasingly complex. Over the past many years, we have seen a shift in how B2B buyers make decisions. They are much more informed, have too many options, and are digitally well connected to validate their choices.  Sellers struggle and often fail to provide their buyers with the right answers. This alignment gap between buyer’s expectations and s...

The year 2020 has dramatically changed how technology is impacting everyday life. Whether it is video conferencing for remote work and home schooling or getting curb side deliveries, COVID19 has ushered in a new normal and pushed us to adopt technology faster than we ever imagined. It has also increased what we expect from our “smart cities”. If we adopted new technology quickly, why can’t our cit...

With technology changing at blinding speeds, businesses often struggle to understand what is real and what is hype. Blockchain, which is the technology behind BitCoin and other cryptocurrencies - is one of such technologies that offer a lot of promise but rarely understood. 5G is yet another great technology that claims to revolutionize how we connect and communicate. But do these two innovations...

5G is one of the most anticipated, promoted -  and debated – technology advancements in modern history. The industry claims that 5G, along with AI and machine learning, will revolutionize connectivity and communications for many business applications. But does 5G play any role in solving the day-to-day challenges for trucking operations? Can 5G make the life of a truck operator any better? Let’s h...

Starting a company or launching a new product in a highly competitive tech space is like going to war where knowing your enemy is imperative. With the pace at which technology is evolving, the need to keep a pulse on new players and solutions has never been greater.  But scaling competitive analysis and measuring its success continues to remain a challenge for most B2B technology companies. Sales,...

Research shows that 70% of all marketing content remains unused by sales. If you are a marketer, this statistic is sure to make you squirm … and if you are in sales, you are probably nodding your head and saying, ‘that’s about right.’ There are innumerable examples of sales and marketing activities that don’t align. Such misalignments are often at the core of many broken organizations. So…how do w...

Many medical providers had telehealth as a tool for conducting virtual patient visits, but patients and providers had not had much need or desire to use it. Until now. The pandemic hit hard in mid-March, and the shelter-in-home orders pushed medical practices to find ways to treat patients without seeing them in their offices. Can telehealth rise to the occasion to meet the medical treatment needs...

Artificial intelligence is one of those buzzwords that is underestimated and over rated at the same time. We experience the power of AI everyday while interacting with Alexa, while writing emails, while getting a delivery from Amazon, or while planning a trip. Yet we are sceptic about its viability and fearful of AI replacing humans.   Today the focus of our discussion is to uncover some of the mi...

Telehealth, a long overdue technology, is the need of the hour today. Historic legislations are passed, and Billions of dollars are committed by the government to prepare health practitioners deliver virtual care. But is the healthcare ecosystem ready for a change? And if so, can it scale in a sustainable manner? Let’s find out. Our guest today, Dr David Shulkin, is an experienced healthcare profe...

Smart cities are the wave of the future and rapid urbanization is driving the need for the latest technologies, like 5G, IoT and AI, to connect every aspect of a city’s operations. But a true smart city improves the quality of life for citizens and raises its economic competitiveness. Los Angeles is one of the first cities to launch 5G, but has it made any difference to improve its digital economy...

As the world struggles with COVID-19, every public event is getting canceled or postponed. Many live events are slowly being replaced or augmented by virtual ones, which makes us think if these tough times will set a precedent for the industry to think of new ways to network, communicate, and engage at events in the future.  Certain technologies like 5G, Augmented Reality, and Holographic Speaker...

5G technology might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “brain surgery”. Going under the knife for any reason isn’t the most thrilling proposition for anyone, but how would you feel about getting a surgery without doctors in the operating room? 5G promises to bring many innovations to healthcare including remote surgery. But is that a fact or a fiction? Let’s find out...

5G, unlike other cellular generations, is touted to bring an unprecedented innovation for enterprises – more than we have ever seen before! But for that vision to become real, a lot of things need to be in place. While telecom service providers are getting all their ducks in a row, enterprises and building owners also need to align their plans to make their workspace 5G ready. On today’s podcast I...

5G technology means many things to many people. There are a lot of theories on how it will impact the everyday lives of consumers and businesses. While many experts argue that 5G will revolutionize the way we shop, the skeptics question if it has any real benefits for retailers. Our guest today, David Strumwasser, is an expert in this area and head of product & commercialization at Verizon XR...

CBRS or Citizens Broadband Radio Service has been touted as an innovation band to revolutionize enterprise private wireless connectivity, but this 4 letter acronym is not yet pervasive in CIO’s tech stack. What are the promises it really holds for businesses and the end consumers? What will be the real-world business impact of CBRS based Private LTE on telecom carriers and enterprises? Where does...

Firefighters risk their lives every day. The hazard of entering a smoke-filled building, with zero-visibility, is something most of us cannot even imagine. While technology has made strides in so many aspects of our lives, yet most existing solutions remain unaligned with the real-world needs of our firefighters and first responders.  Today, in our podcast, we talk about how innovative use of some...