Network X 2024 Analyst Wrap Up with Camille Mendler & Gabriel Brown

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In episode 32, Ian is joined by industry experts Camille Mendler from Omdia and Gabriel Brown from Heavy Reading in a wrap-up episode of this year's Network X.
The discussion covers a range of topics from the growing impact of 5G technology to the increasing role of AI in telecom operations. They explore the importance of resilient networks, the monetisation potential through AI and Network APIs, and the necessity for telecoms to shift towards enhancing digital experiences. The conversation also emphasises sustainable practices and the care required in balancing cloud dynamics and network control. By analysing current trends and future potentials, the episode offers a well-rounded perspective of what was seen at the event and the challenges and opportunities shaping the telecom industry's trajectory.
Camille Mendler has more than 25 years’ multi-disciplinary experience in the digital economy and a global remit to anticipate key shifts in B2B demand patterns with a current focus on how 5G is disrupting enterprise ecosystems.
Her consultancy projects solve go-to-market challenges: identifying buyer segments, creating effective value propositions, and determining sales channel mix. Areas of expertise include managed and professional services, cloud and SaaS, and private networks.
During her tenure at Omdia, Camille has launched SoHo and SME and Enterprise Verticals intelligence services. She serves as a judge for the GSMA’s GLOMO Awards and TM Forum’s Excellence Awards.

Gabriel Brown leads mobile network research for Heavy Reading. His coverage includes system architecture, RAN, core, and service-layer platforms. Key research topics include 5G, open RAN, mobile core, and the application of cloud technologies to wireless networking.

Gabriel has more than 20 years’ experience as a mobile network analyst. Prior to joining Heavy Reading, he was chief analyst for Light Reading’s Insider research service; before that, he was editor of IP Wireline and Wireless Week at London's Euromoney Institutional Investor.

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Podcast Credits

• Host: Ian Ginn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ginn/)
• Co-host: Frankie Spagnolo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-spagnolo-8534482a/)
• Editor: Rebecca Ginn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-ginn-86218414a/)