Digitel Talk

In this special AI for Good edition of Digitel Talk , host Ian Ginn speaks with Lingli Deng of China Mobile Research about an inspiring use case of 5G for marine conservation. Learn how advanced sensing technology and AI are being used to protect endangered white dolphins in Chinese waterways by detecting their movements and preventing collisions with human activity. The project, which has reduced...

In this AI for Good special of Digitel Talk , host Ian Ginn speaks with Galim Turumtaev , a machine learning engineer and the visionary behind Homai —a grassroots project reviving endangered languages using AI and speech technology. Broadcast live from the AI for Good Summit, this episode explores how Galim’s work is reconnecting communities with their cultural roots through smart speakers, speech...

In this AI for Good episode of Digitel Talk , host Ian Ginn interviews Dr Aral Surmeli , physician and founder of HERA Digital Health . What began as a small mobile app for refugee mothers has evolved into a multilingual, AI-powered chatbot helping displaced populations navigate health systems worldwide. From antenatal care in refugee camps to disaster response during the Turkish-Syrian earthquake...

In this special episode of Digitel Talk , recorded at the AI for Good Summit in Geneva, host Ian Ginn speaks with Professor Cecilia Laschi (National University of Singapore) about how soft robotics , inspired by the octopus, could transform our understanding of the oceans. Cecilia explains how her biodegradable, AI-assisted robots are designed to explore the seabed —safely collecting sediment samp...

In this AI for Good Special episode of Digitel Talk , host Ian Ginn sits down with Professor Janet Wiles , leader of the Florence Project at the University of Queensland—a groundbreaking initiative co-designed with people living with dementia to reimagine communication technology. Rather than designing “for” people with dementia, the Florence Project designs with them. Over 10 years, the team has...

In this AI for Good Special episode of Digitel Talk , host Ian Ginn speaks with Professor Ulrik Pagh Schultz Lundquist , Head of the Drone Centre at the University of Southern Denmark and lead of the Wild Drone project. From solar-powered autonomous drones to 5G-enabled missions over remote African landscapes, Ulrik shares how his team is combining AI, robotics, and environmental science to tackle...

In this special Digitel Talk episode recorded at the AI for Good Global Summit , host Ian Ginn speaks with Arpad Kovesdy , CTO and co-founder of Beamlink —a company on a mission to make mobile connectivity radically more accessible. Beamlink’s flagship innovation, the Bentocell , is a portable, low-power 4G/5G cell tower that can be deployed in minutes using solar energy and AI-driven setup. Arpad...

In this inspiring episode of Digitel Talk , host Ian Ginn is joined by Kevin Yoo , CEO and founder of Haptic , a pioneer in tactile navigation technology and a finalist for the 2025 GLOMO Awards . From guiding a blind runner through the New York Marathon using early haptic prototypes to scaling a global platform for accessible, intuitive navigation, Kevin shares the deeply personal story behind Ha...

As an official media partner of the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 , Digitel Talk brings you an exclusive preview from Geneva. Host Ian Ginn speaks with Dr Bilel Jamoussi (ITU) about what to expect from this year’s event, where over 3,500 participants , 100+ demos , and 300 speakers from around the world come together to shape the future of trustworthy, inclusive AI . From flying cars and brain-ma...

In this episode of Digitel Talk , Ian Ginn is joined by innovation strategist Michael Bednar-Brandt to explore how AI is reshaping leadership in telecoms —not just as a tool, but as a transformative force redefining how organisations operate. They unpack the challenges facing telecoms leaders in an era of accelerated change, from agentic AI and data sovereignty to leadership mindsets, agility and...

In this episode of Digitel Talk , recorded live at MVNOs World Congress , Ian Ginn is joined by Gary Bhomer (TeleConsult) and Wilfrid Moser (A1 Austria) to explore what’s shaping the future of MVNOs. From travel eSIMs and football club MVNOs to vanity numbers , AI-driven marketing , and telco-for-good initiatives like Better Life Mobile , this episode is packed with insights, innovation, and surpr...

In this episode of Digitel Talk , recorded live at Connected North , Ian Ginn speaks with Craig Pemberton , Senior Innovation Manager at Vodafone , about how telecoms is evolving—well beyond connectivity. From 5G Standalone and network slicing to smart energy grids , EV charging , and digital inclusion , Craig shares how innovation at Vodafone is driven by both purpose and technology. He also refl...

What do fibre networks , sheep farming , and the future of broadband have in common? A lot more than you’d think. In this episode of Digitel Talk , host Ian Ginn sits down with David Hough , outgoing CTO of Freedom Fibre and one of the most experienced voices in the UK telecom scene. Recorded live at Connected North , this candid conversation explores the real state of Britain’s broadband—from the...

In episode 37, Ian and Frankie discuss the highlights, key themes and takeaways from the 2024 Digitel Talk Discovery Series in this wrap up episode. They discuss key themes such as digital inclusion, sustainability, AI, IOT, and tech for good, while highlighting favourite moments and significant contributions from guests. They also express gratitude not only to the guests who have been part of the...

In episode 36, Ian and Frankie talk with Joost de Kluijver, Director and Founder of Closing the Loop , to delve into the innovative 'One for One' service that collects and recycles broken phones for every new phone sold. The discussion revolves around the circular economy, the environmental impact of e-waste, and how Closing the Loop operates in developing countries to provide sustainabl...

In episode 35, Ian and Frankie talk with Dr. Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy to the Director of the ITU to discuss the significant developments in digital technologies and the role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in shaping global standards. The discussion covers the recent World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA 24) held in New Delhi, highlighting increased participation,...

In episode 34, Ian talks with Benoît Vedel the Managing Director for Aimsun France to discuss the role of digital mobility solutions in transforming urban environments towards sustainability including their role with Paris City for the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this conversation, he emphasises the importance of data collection, digital twins and modelling in urban planning, particularly in the conte...

In episode 33, Ian and Frankie talk with Dr. Brad White, from Precision Animal Solutions to discuss their project with Eseye to create an IoT device to monitor cattle behaviour and identify early signs of respiratory disease. The solution involves using ear tags with embedded electronics to collect data on activity, social behaviour, and areas of interest. The data is then analysed using machine l...

In episode 32, Ian is joined by industry experts Camille Mendler from Omdia and Gabriel Brown from Heavy Reading in a wrap-up episode of this year's Network X .  The discussion covers a range of topics from the growing impact of 5G technology to the increasing role of AI in telecom operations. They explore the importance of resilient networks, the monetisation potential through AI and Network...

In episode 27, Ian interviews Paul Patras from Net AI live at Network X 2024. Net AI is a network intelligence and advanced analytics company in the Telecom sector. Their customisable software tool uses AI to provide real-time, non-intrusive traffic insights that drive the optimisation of virtualised mobile network resources. This reduces CAPEX/OPEX/TCO, enabling mobile carriers to move their full...

In episode 28, Ian interviews Sean Sealey from Fuzion Power Technologies live at Network X 2024. Fuzion Power Technologies is a Danish company, specialising in ruggedised solar-powered switches with Power over Ethernet (PoE) for the ICT industry. Their dependable power solutions leverage clean energy to transform connectivity services into reality. Designed for remote environments, Fuzion’s indust...

In episode 29, Ian interviews Bruno Morin from Keysight live at Network X 2024. Keysight Network Visibility Security (formerly Ixia) helps customers connect and secure their networks. Digital transformation requires the deepest insights from their network. Pressure test infrastructure at scale with simulated traffic, validate security with breach and attack simulation, and gain visibility into eve...

In episode 30, Ian interviews Dr. Muhammed Ali Ornek from ForestGuard live at Network X 2024. ForestGuard is a startup dedicated to preventing wildfires and improving sustainability through innovative technology. Their patent-pending IoT devices and AI-assisted algorithms allow them to detect fire hazards up to 80% earlier than traditional methods, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving a...

In episode 31, Ian interviews Rafael Gonzalez from MedUX live at Network X 2024. MedUX is the global leader in Quality of Experience (QoE) testing and monitoring with a unique fixed and mobile convergent QoE insights suite. They are specialised in comprehensive and innovative multi-platform solutions for telecom operators, regulators and digital enterprises to test, benchmark and monitor next gene...

In episode 26, Ian and Frankie talk with Dr. Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy to the Director of the ITU, to discuss the critical role of the ITU in standardisation and digital transformation. During their conversation, they highlight the importance of agility in standards development, the AI for Good initiative and the need for inclusivity and gender parity in technology. The conversation also touches on t...