Ep 135 - Telco has a context problem (John Abraham)

Ep 135 - Telco has a context problem (John Abraham)

Author: Danielle Rios, TelcoDR March 3, 2026 Duration: 19:36
Appledore Research's John Abraham joins DR to explain why context, not data, is the real blocker for AI at scale, and how ontologies give AI the business logic it needs to actually work.

Hosted by Danielle Rios of TelcoDR, Telco in 20 is a forward-looking conversation for leaders navigating the immense technological shift on the horizon. This podcast operates on a core premise: the coming two decades will see the telecommunications industry fundamentally reshaped by the dual forces of public cloud migration and artificial intelligence. It’s a practical guide for executives who need to move beyond theory and understand the actionable steps required for transformation. Each episode features high-profile guests from various corners of the telecom world, offering diverse perspectives on where the industry is headed. Listeners will hear candid discussions about the real-world impact of AI, the strategic imperatives behind moving IT estates to the cloud, and the tough decisions needed to not just survive but thrive. The dialogue is focused on savvy implementation-how to actually drive change, manage the transition, and position a company for a future that’s arriving faster than many predict. This isn't about vague futurism; it's a grounded, expert-led exploration of the specific technologies, business models, and leadership philosophies defining the next era of telecom. Tune in for a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges and opportunities, all aimed at preparing you and your organization for the radical evolution already underway.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Telco in 20
Podcast Episodes
Ep 115 - Telstra is disrupting the status quo (Mark Sanders) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:31
Telstra's Mark Sanders talks about their innovative approach to composable architecture using TM Forum's ODA, organizing telco knowledge into an ontology to drive autonomous networks and AI.
Ep 113 - AI’s power problem (Roy Illsley) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:03
AI's escalating energy needs, nuclear power as a potential solution, and whether telcos can profit from edge AI as data centers face growing power demands.
Ep 111 - Building an AI-first telco (MWC) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:24
AI can help operators overcome the legacy tech debt in their BSS systems and propel their organizations toward an AI-first future.
Ep 110 - Hyperscaler CapEx is going nuclear (Charles Fitzgerald) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:13
Charles Fitzgerald from Platformonomics discusses the hyperscalers massive 2024 CapEx investments, the role AI is playing in spending, and the hurdles facing telcos that hope to sell AI workload capacity at the edge.