Ecosystem Conversations: Unlocking What’s Next

Focus on high impact network API use cases upfront - Ericsson interviews Google Cloud's Anil Jain

We’re transforming how developers, enterprises, and operators interact with network capabilities.

Anil Jain, Global Managing Director of Strategic Consumer Industries at Google Cloud, shares insights on making networks more accessible to developers. He emphasizes the importance of moving beyond "black box" networks to unlock critical capabilities like latency, security, and privacy.

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Introducing Network APIs in three steps - interview with SAP's Yaad Oren

Yaad Oren, Managing Director of SAP Labs US, offers insights into how early adopters of network APIs are pioneering new technical capabilities and business models. He highlights how these APIs are shaping the future of enterprise applications, with exciting developments in areas like asset management and location-based services.

Connecting data and connectivity at the Enterprise edge - interview with Zebra's Raghu Ram

With our technology, Zebra is transforming the modern enterprise by providing real-time visibility and automation tools that enhance efficiency and customer experience. Raghu emphasized how consumers now demand near-real-time insights into their experiences, driving Zebra to innovate with Bluetooth scanners, barcodes, sensors, and RFID tags.

The potential with an open ecosystem for rApps - interview with AirHop's Anand Parikh

Anand Parikh, CEO of AirHop, highlights the importance of an open ecosystem, the ongoing shift from lab trials to commercial deployments, and introduces the concept of “Sustainable Open AI RAN.” “For 5G networks to have good ROI that operators would be happy about, you have to have an open ecosystem for rApps,” emphasizes Parikh.

Unlocking What's Next with Ericsson and Capgemini

Discover how Ericsson and Capgemini are helping enterprises tackle data silos, capture valuable data, and leverage insights to achieve meaningful business outcomes. Explore the potential of network APIs and hear Shamik Mishra's thoughts on which verticals and applications are likely to be early adopters.

Unlocking What's Next with Ericsson and Litmus

In this engaging interview from MWC25, Peter Linder sits down with Jim Blanch, Global Partnership Manager at Litmus, to explore how private 5G is transforming operational efficiency. They delve into the capabilities of the Litmus Edge platform, which processes real-time data to enhance decision-making.

Unlocking what's next with Ericsson and Atlas Copco

Join Peter Linder, Head of Thought Leadership, as he interviews Ola Arnrup, Senior Global Product Manager for 5G and Battery at Atlas Copco, during MWC25. Atlas Copco is a key player in manufacturing tools for automotive and aerospace industries worldwide.

Unlocking What's Next with Ericsson and Dassault Systems

Join Peter Linder as he interviews Paul Weydert, a DELMIA Industry Process Consultant at Dassault Systèmes, during MWC25. Paul unveils the transformative power of DELMIA's virtual twin technology, which optimizes operations throughout the production lifecycle.

Unlocking What's Next with Ericsson and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Join us for an engaging discussion from MWC25 featuring Peter Linder, Head of Thought Leadership at Ericsson, and Phil Cutrone, Senior Vice President & GM of Service Providers, Telco, OEM at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. In this video, they explore the upcoming wave of mobile technology set to boost consumer digitalization and revolutionize enterprises, sparking innovation across various industries.

Snowflake's vision for network data integration - interview with Sreedhar Rao

As networks become more programmable, unlocking the value of network data becomes crucial. Sreedhar Rao, Global CTO of Snowflake, emphasized how combining RAN data with business systems can transform network operations: “Now you are able to actually provide a granular view of this combined data to make the rApp application ecosystem that much richer because it has visibility into more than just the RAN data.”

Networks moving towards cloud-based operations - interview with Intel's Sachin Katti

Sachin Katti, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Network and Edge at Intel, shares his perspective on critical shifts shaping the industry. He emphasizes the transition to open, cloud-based RANs, where software plays a central role in driving new efficiencies. He also explores the potential of network APIs, an area where Ericsson is leading, to unlock new monetization opportunities for telecom operators.

Programmable networks delivering three business outcomes - interview with Dell's Dennis Hoffman

Dennis Hoffman, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Dell Telecom Systems Business, emphasizes the necessity of ecosystem collaboration. Achieving key business goals such as revenue growth, cost reduction, and increased agility depends on strong partnerships across the industry. Programmable networks are emerging as crucial enablers of these objectives, delivering flexible, high-performance solutions that can adapt to dynamic market demands.

Unlocking What's Next with Ericsson and Mediatek

Join us for an insightful conversation between Cecilia Atterwall, VP Head of Marketing, and Mingxi Fan, Senior General Manager of Wireless Communication Technology and System Design at MediaTek.