Ep 140 - Will telco let AI write its code? (Roy Chua)

Ep 140 - Will telco let AI write its code? (Roy Chua)

Author: Danielle Rios, TelcoDR May 12, 2026 Duration: 18:57
AI is rewriting the rules of software engineering. Roy Chua of AvidThink breaks down what that means for telco.

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 59 - Get ready for MWC 2023! (Lara Dewar) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:39
Mobile World Congress is a must-attend event for telco industry leaders. Here’s the latest on what to expect at this year’s event, which starts on February 27.
Ep 56 - Best of 2022 - DISH: The Telco Pioneer (Marc Rouanne) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:42
DISH Wireless’ Marc Rouanne brings home the gold! His episode of Telco in 20 was the most listened to AND WATCHED of 2022. Tune in to hear him talk about DISH’s new 5G network, open APIs, and more.
Ep 52 - Born to run (in the cloud) with Nathan Bell (Nathan Bell) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
A few years ago, former M1 Chief Digital Officer Nathan Bell helped the MNO go all-in on the public cloud, making it the most cloud-forward telco in the world at the time. He shares the details of M1's transformation jou…
Ep 51 - Catching up with Azure and AT&T (Shawn Hakl) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:15
In 2021, AT&T sold its network cloud to Microsoft Azure. For this episode, Shawn Hakl, Microsoft VP of 5G Strategy, shares the latest on how the hyperscaler-telco collaboration is going.