Power of the ecosystem for RAN Automation – panel discussion at MWC25
Don't miss the chance to watch our panel from MWC 2025! Industry leaders talk about the exciting future of RAN automation, sharing insights on rApps, AI, and the power of EIAP ecosystem. Hear their stories and strategies for navigating this evolving landscape. Watch now to see how collaboration is unlocking innovation in network automation!
Get an overview of the panel
The panel brought together top industry experts from AT&T, Vodafone, Telstra, Swisscom, Aira Technologies, Viavi, Fyra, Booz Allen Hamilton, AirHop, Snowflake, Zinkworks, and Ericsson, who spoke to a full audience. Our EIAP ecosystem members gathered to discuss the future of RAN automation. They shared their thoughts on rApps, AI, network automation, and the importance of collaboration in two main discussion blocks: the perspectives of CSPs and software vendors.
Dive deeper into their insights by reading our blog post or continue on this page to learn more about the topics and watch the panel and speaker recordings.
Panel highlights
The panel was structured in two parts, each offering unique perspectives on RAN Automation ecosystem growth.
Software vendors shared their motivations for joining the platform, highlighting the value it brings to developers, the rising demand for rApps, and the critical role of AI, automation, and high-quality data integration.
In the second part, CSPs emphasized the underlying value of Open RAN - network programmability - and the importance of an ecosystem that connects diverse players. Discussions also covered how CSPs can scale the ecosystem through secure data sharing, governance, cultural trust, and by driving standardization that enables innovation.
Panel highlights l 2:20 min
Speaker highlights
Discover the standout moments from the panel speakers.
New opportunities for revenue generation
Rob Soni
VP RAN Technology
AT&T
That's the beauty of the ecosystem
Michael Berger
Director Mobile Observability
Swisscom
An inflection point
Sri Amirthalingam
Wireless Engineering Executive
Telstra
Mid-term goal is a platform to innovate
Lucia de Miguel
Manager Open RAN SW
Vodafone
A more programmable ecosystem always increases growth
Anand Chandrasekher
CEO
Aira Technologies
RAN programmability with AI and the ecosystem
Anand Parikh
CEO
Airhop
Increasing speed to outcome for our clients
Andrew Bolka
Principal Director of Next Gen Networks
Booz Allen
Biggest uptake in rApps
Ibrahim Eldeftar
Head of SL Cognitive Software
Ericsson
Speed is the key
Kenichi Eguchi
Co-founder
Fyra
Data sharing and governance
Sreedhar Rao
Global Telecom Field CTO
Snowflake
Focus on the value, and leave the rest to the platform
Per Kangru
Business Development & Strategy CSO
Viavi
Now is the time for ISVs to deliver
Paul Madden
CEO
Zinkworks
Panel participants in alphabetical order
