Analysys Mason Podcast

EcoDataCenter on balancing sustainability and growth

In this episode, Analysys Mason’s Maria Tunberg, Partner, talks with John Wernvik, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of EcoDataCenter about the challenges of balancing business growth and sustainability goals.
Maria and John discuss:
integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in business strategy
innovations in data-centre cooling technology
local engagement and community integration
circular ecosystems for data-centre operators
driving sustainability from within the organisation.
This podcast was recorded on 12/09/2024.

The impact of high-res Earth observation data on AI and data downlink

In this episode, Claude Rousseau, Research Director at Analysys Mason and expert in space and satellite, speaks with Peter Wilczynski, Chief Product Officer, Maxar Intelligence. They discuss the demand for Earth observation (EO) very-high-resolution (VHR) imagery and its impact on data downlink and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML).
Peter shares his knowledge and perspectives on:
the value proposition for VHR imagery and the specific uses cases that this can enable
the impact of VHR imagery on data downlink with regards to latency and data rates
the downstream analytics solutions that have developed as a result of VHR, and Maxar’s role in the downstream market
the impact and role of AI/ML in EO products and services, and the associated benefits for internal efficiency and customer-facing applications
how the EO market will move away from being a niche, government/military-focused market to being a more-enterprise-focused space.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn more about very-high-resolution imagery and how it is reshaping the Earth observation data downlink and AI markets.

Submarine cables and their vital role in global connectivity

In this episode, Caroline Gabriel, expert in network and cloud strategies and architecture, discusses the latest trends in the submarine cable market with experts Simon Sherrington and Stephen Burton.
They explore the strategic significance of submarine cables in global connectivity and the investment drivers, including the increasing role of hyperscalers such as Google, Meta and Microsoft. Stephen shares insights into Analysys Mason's new Submarine cable database, which tracks over 600 existing and planned cables worldwide, while Simon highlights how geopolitical factors, sustainability and the need for network resilience are shaping future investments. The conversation also touches on the growth of international data traffic and the need for new cable routes, especially for emerging markets.
For more insights, read the related article.

Benchmark your sustainability progress with the Sustainable Networks programme

This podcast was recorded on 05/09/2024.
 
Welcome to our sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) podcast series. Each episode features business leaders from across the technology, media and telecoms industry who discuss what sustainability and ESG means to them, their organisation and the industry as a whole.  
In this episode, Analysys Mason’s Sabre Konidaris, Consultant, Maria Tunberg, Partner, Simon Sherrington, Research Director, and Grace Langham, Analyst, discuss: 
launching Analysys Mason’s Sustainable Networks research programme 
programme deliverables 
notable Analysys Mason sustainability projects 
the importance of sustainability in the technology, media and telecoms industry. 
Find out more about Analysys Mason's sustainability and ESG-related research and consulting services here. 

The current state of AI adoption in the telecoms market

In this episode, Analysys Mason's Paul Jevons, Director and expert in tech-enabled transformation, and Adaora Okeleke, Principal Analyst and expert in AI and data management, discuss the current state of AI adoption in the telecoms industry. 
Key topics include: 
a high-level view of operators' adoption of AI 
insights into current barriers to adoption 
the implications of adoption barriers on the technology vendor ecosystem. 
For more information, see Analysys Mason’s AI research and insights. 

How Cisco approaches sustainability

Welcome to our sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) podcast series. Each episode features business leaders from across the technology, media and telecoms industry who discuss what sustainability and ESG means to them, their organisation and the industry as a whole. 
In this episode, Analysys Mason’s Simon Sherrington, Research Director, talks with Kelsi Doran, Director of Sustainability Strategy and Business Architecture at Cisco. 
Simon and Kelsi discuss: 
building the case for investment in sustainability programmes  
driving action on net-zero emissions 
leading Cisco’s circular economy strategy  
using sustainability to create new business opportunities  
driving ESG accountability within senior leadership  
Find out more about Analysys Mason's sustainability and ESG-related research and consulting services here. 

Future trends and challenges in spectrum policy for mobile networks

In this episode, Jannette Stewart, Partner and expert in spectrum policy and auction support, and Julia Allford, Consultant and expert in spectrum policy, discuss the evolving role of spectrum in mobile networks. They explore how different frequency bands are key to improving coverage, especially in rural areas, and how spectrum auctions are shifting to address coverage and investment challenges. The conversation also touches on the future of 6G, the role of advanced technologies such as AI and the importance of sustainability in network planning.
For more information, see Analysys Mason’s Harmonised timing of mobile spectrum licensing across Europe: a delicate balancing act and our Spectrum page.

How operators can differentiate enterprise connectivity

Fixed connectivity remains one of the main drivers of telecoms operators' enterprise revenue and is critical to their participation in high-growth areas such as cloud and security services. Established operators are striving to maintain their dominance in this market, but it has become increasingly difficult for them to stand out from the competition.
In this episode, Tom Rebbeck and Catherine Hammond, experts in operator business services, explore actionable strategies that operators can use to gain a short-term competitive edge in fixed connectivity. Their discussion draws on insights from recent interviews with leading operators across the industry.
Read the associated free article and subscriber reports: Telecoms operator strategies for differentiating fixed connectivity for enterprises: case studies and analysis, Telecoms operator strategies for differentiating fixed connectivity for enterprises.