Tantra's Mantra with Prakash Sangam Prakash Sangam

TELUS will be the first operator to use Open RAN for not only new 5G deployment but also to replace the legacy 4G network. Although the Government mandate necessitated the replacement, it was still a bold decision. TELUS will also be a multi-vendor true Open RAN deployment, with radios, cloud platform, RAN software, servers, and processors, all coming from different vendors. It expects almost 50% of the network to be Open RAN by the end of 2025.
In this episode, I talk to Nazim Benhadid, CTO of TELUS, on the factors that led to choosing Open RAN, their large-scale live network performance testing, the decision to use look-aside accelerator configuration, and being their own Systems Integrator, as well as his recommendations to the other brownfield operators looking to deploy Open RAN.

On this landmark day for “Windows on ARM,” where over 20 AIPC models from seven OEMs powered by Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus were announced, I sit down with Nitin Kumar, Qualcomm’s VP of Product Management for compute chipsets.
In this extensive discussion, we explore Qualcomm’s business strategy, the needs of PC OEMs, and the positioning of the X Series platforms. We also examine the competitive landscape, the app developer ecosystem, and more. Additionally, we delve into Copilot+, current and future use cases for on-device AI, app compatibility, and go-to-market strategies.

The PC industry is on the cusp of a revolution, with major Windows OEMs poised to launch a wave of premium Arm-based AIPCs (laptops) powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XElite and XPlus processors.
In this episode, Leonard Lee from Next Curve and I delve deep into what makes "Windows on Arm" a game-changer this time around. We explore performance improvements, the evolving app ecosystem, the focus on AI, and more. We also discuss the competitive landscape and the delicate balancing act OEMs face in navigating their relationships with Intel and Qualcomm.

"2023 was the year of experimentation and 2024 is the year of implementation, for Gen AI" was the clear message from the Adobe 2024 Summit. In this episode Bob O'Donnell of TEChnalysis and I delve into key takeaways from the summit and analyze how Adobe's firefly is improving the efficiency of "Digital Content Supply Chain" helping enterprises traverse their Digital Transformation journey. 
We also talk about Adobe's customer focus and its surprise strategic collaboration with Microsoft.  
Reference Articles:
https://www.tantraanalyst.com/ta/iot-ai-compute/ 
https://www.technalysisresearch.com/blogs/2024%20Blogs/march_26_2024_blog.html

After the successful launch of eMBB, everybody is eagerly looking at the next phase of 5G. Industry observers are wondering where the subsequent growth will come from, how the mobile network operators will recoup the enormous investments they have made in deploying 5G, when the exciting applications and use cases we have discussed for years will come to fruition, and what the key enablers will be.

In this long-ranging discussion with John Smee, SVP and Head of Wireless Research at Qualcomm, I explore 5G Advanced, drivers of wide deployments of 5G Stand Alone, and the role of AI in the evolution of 5G, 6G, and beyond.  

Intel Foundry Services (IFS) marked a significant milestone on Feb 21, 2024, with its highly anticipated debut event, where the company unveiled its comprehensive strategy and roadmap. The occasion was also highlighted by the enthusiastic backing from its key customers and partners.
 
In this episode, Bob O'Donnell, President and Chief Analyst at TECHnalysis Research, and I analyze  IFS's present status. We explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for them, shedding light on the dynamic landscape of their business. Additionally, we examine CEO Patrick Gelsinger's pivotal role in orchestrating the IFS's transformative journey.