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How can a machine learning model predict voluntary resignations from employees in Telenor? And what are the controversies for having such a model? In this episode of LØRN Silvija speaks with VP of Innovation and Organization in Telenor Research , Jarle Moss Hildrum, about AI and how it transforms the workplace. — AI and machine learning have a great potential to transform jobs in a positive way, b...

5 years from now, how will the network infrastructure look like in Norway? And is the time ripe to modernize the network infrastructure? In this episode of LØRN Silvija talks to CTO in Telenor Norway , Ingeborg Øfsthus, about have our lives and workplaces will transform in the digital age. — 4G is a great network technology that is able to to great things. However the volume of data that we now ne...

How do you globalize technology that will fit both Norway and Myanmar? And how do Telenor balance the new corporate landscape which is constantly changing? In this episode of #LØRN Silvija talks to Group CTO at Telenor Group , Ruza Sabanovic, about how technology is changing the way we work and why culture begins with the customers. — Everything starts and ends with technology. And the good thing...

How do you convert the technical trends and business opportunities into tangible action plans? And in what ways are Norway world a leading nation when it comes to network technology? In this episode of LØRN Silvija talks to Terje Jensen, Head of Network Architecture in Telenor Group , about global leadership and how architecture is driving future business.  — Though Norway isn’t a big country, it...

The next decade is expected to be the decade of voice assistants, so how will «Tia» be an important part of this? And how do Telenor develop new digital products tailored to the Norwegian family? In this episode of #LØRN wil Silvija talks to Head of Digital Product Development in Telenor Norway ’s Services, Innovation and Products unit, Swati Sharma, about how they explore new areas to develo...

What is Norway´s unique experience in network technology from a global perspective? And why do we need new standards when connecting new devices onto the new high speed network 5G? In this episode of #LØRN Silvija speaks with Senior Radio Access Network Expert in Telenor Group , Rune Harald Rækken, about how creating a set of new global standardizations for 5G will make sure that the new smart dev...

Why is it important to upgrade our copper network that has been working for the past 100 years? And how will an improved infrastructure impact and improve our society? In this episode of # LØRN, Silvija talks to, CMO for Fixed & TV in Telenor Norway , Camilla Amundsen, about how they are modernizing Norway by using network technology to make it easier to live and work in the districts. — ...

What is the advantage of working with AI from Norway? And why is it important to distinguish artificial intelligence as a technology and from its application? In this episode of #LØRN, Silvija talks to VP of Analytics & AI in Telenor Group , Astrid Undheim, about how Telenor is working with artificial intelligence. — In order to succeed with AI in Norway, it is important to get strong initiati...

How do our patterns define us, and what can we learn about people from their patterns? In this episode of #LØRN Silvija speaks to Head of Analytics and Customer Lifecycle Management at Telenor Norway , Liv Elise Saune Tøftum, about value created from insight, democratizing of data and automatization.  — 80% of the job is collecting and adapting the data, the remaining 20% lies in the actual analy...

When young women choose education today, why are so few confident in choosing science? And how does Telenor work with sustainability? In this episode of # LØRN, Silvija talks to Head of Social Responsibility in Telenor Group , Ola Jo Tandre, about sustainability, diversity and tech. — Being a responsible business is an important part of Telenor’s sustainability position. We have an incredible oppo...

How will the 5G network affect our community? And how will this network contribute to the digitization of our society? In this episode of # LØRN, Silvija talks with Technology Research Manager at Telenor Group , Patrick Waldemar, about the new opportunities created by 5G networks. — With 5G we are now able to have multiple sensors, transfer more data and have a higher reliability when we need it....

How has its Scandinavian corporate culture given Telenor a competitive advantage when doing business in Asia? What is «the perfect storm» of technologies, and why does it matter to all of us? In this episode of LØRN Silvija talks to Telenor Group CEO Sigve Brekke, about how Telenor is working to connect their customers to who and what matters most.  — We see that the combination of 5G network...

Is it hard to get global thinkers to come to Norway? And how do Katapult help businesses accelerate? In this episode of LØRN Silvija speaks to CEO at Katapult , Cilia Holmes Indahl, about how they create a world where all capital, tech and people are put to work for a better future. — If we are to live in a sustainable and equitable society with ok temperatures, we need to invest in tech that solv...

How do you get people to move while they work, comfortable and efficiently? And how can sitting increase the risk of cancer among other diseases? In this episode of LØRN Silvija speaks to Co-founder and CEO of Walkolution , Eric Soehngen, about the world´s first walking treadmill for the office. — Sitting for extended periods of time in an office chair day after day has never been part of our...

Hvordan ble verdens nest største datatreff til? Og hvordan kan vi stimulere til mer kreativitet? I denne episoden av LØRN snakker Silvija med gründer av The Gathering og House Of Nerds, Vegard Hvem Skjefstad, om Norges største datatreff, nerder og kreativitet. — På The Gathering kan du ha det gøy med andre som liker det samme som deg og forstår hva du holder på med. Når du kommer inn skal du få fø...

How do we help people understand how sexy science really is? And how do we increase the motivation to learn complex topics, such as science? In this episode of LØRN Silvija speaks to Creative Director and Co-founder of Science Addiction, Jo Røslien, about how he believes the future of education science should look like and how they try to create this at Science Addiction. — You cannot force anyone...

How do Red Flash Mobile enable sustainable economic growth in Africa by digitize micro-taxation? And how can technology help increase the economic inclusion in developing countries by lifting micro-companies? In this episode of LØRN, Silvija speaks to Head of Growth at Red Flash Mobile, Ylva Santesson, about how they are helping governments digitize the informal sector and releasing financial reso...

Can you gamify dieting? And how can we use everyday technology to help us burn fat or quit smoking? In this episode of LØRN, Silvija talks to CEO og Founder of, Deversify, Anders Murman, about why everyone should understand their own health. — Our ECG patch has the potential to the world’s first multi-lead, completely wireless, online, continuous, non-conspicuous and – most importantly – affordabl...

Why are many businesses in male dominated fields failing to attract female candidates? And how can a spell checker for biased language help? In this episode of LØRN Silvija talks with founder & CEO of Develop Diverse, Jenifer Clausell-Tormos, about how to start tackling the problem with the lack of gender equality and diversity. — Language have strong power, it can affect a pers...

How can insight into people's everyday life be useful in creating meaningful and relevant solutions? And how do you get comfortable with the unknown? In this episode of LØRN Silvija speaks to designantropolog and psychologist , Anna Kirah, about how you find solutions for the messy everyday life and not the perfect situations. — Remember that technology has its own life, we as human beings have to...

Most city´s have the same problems, but use different solutions, how can technology help different city´s with the big problems? And how will MuniDigital transforms every city into a Smartcity? In this episode of LØRN Silvija talks to the Co-founder of MuniDigital, Mauricio Sestopal, about how their app use IOT to connect the public with the public workers to optimize the way that we use publ...

Hvilke forretningsmodeller muliggjøres av sporbarhet? Og hvordan økte avfallsselskapet i Bergen resirkuleringsgraden med 28 prosent gjennom smart digitalisering? I denne episoden av #LØRN snakker Silvija med Partner i NEW AS og produktutvikler i Waste IQ, Anders Waage Nilsen, om forholdet mellom IoT og sirkulær økonomi. — Det å finne et felles grensesnitt hos mennesker er den nye utfordr...

Hvordan tilrettelegge vi for digitalisering og nye arbeidsmetoder i offentlig sektor? Og hvordan møter vi skepsisen blant ansatte til ny teknologi? I denne episoden av #LØRN snakker Silvija med leder av Innolab ved Bergen Kommune, Kjersti Eiken, om skaperkraft og hvordan de jobber med å forvalte og utvikle noen av de viktigste tjenestene og oppgavene vi har i samfunnet. — Det siste digitalise...

Hva er mikroelektronikk? Og hvordan åpner ny chip-design og software for helt nye anvendelser av IoT? I denne episoden av #LØRN snakker Silvija med gründer av Disruptive Technologies AS, Erik Fossum Færevaag, om IoT og hvordan verden skal ombygges for bærekraft. — Vi går inn i en spennende tid der verden skal bygges om for bærekraft og det grønne. Jeg tror det er flere teknologi- og produktmulighe...

Hvordan utfordrer IOT plattformer og deling av informasjon tradisjonelle forretningsmodeller? Og hvordan kan vi skape nye kundeopplevelser ved å koble sammen smarte løsninger fra flere? I denne episoden av #LØRN snakker Silvija med gründer av NEW and Company, Tore Totland, om hvordan teknologi er med å definerer nye forretningsmodeller. — Vi har veldig tro på å utvikle tekniske økosystemer. D...