
Ep # 26: Can Cloud Platform Help Telcos Graduate to High-Margin Digital Services? - with Francis Haysom
10/14/21 • 34 min
Telecom Service Providers have long sought to graduate beyond commoditized connectivity to business models centered around premium digital services. Telco Cloud Platform, in collaboration with Hyperscalers, is a new tack for operators to earn premiums from services delivered at the edge. But do service providers understand the service models that will help them monetize new digital services from customization for micro-segments of customers and enable premium experiences? Let’s find out.
Our guest for today's podcast is Francis Haysom. He is a telecommunications industry veteran with stints at Ericsson, Telcordia, and Cramer Systems where he led transformation initiatives. Currently, he is a Principal analyst at Appledore where he has worked for the last four years. A Ph.D. from the University of Bath, he has deep knowledge of the impact of software in the telecommunications industry and on the business strategies of service providers.
In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things:
The importance of cloud platforms in service provider’s strategy to drive business in the new world of private enterprise networks, 5G, and digital services
How can service providers collaborate with Hyperscalers and IT ecologies to innovate and generate revenues from new services?
What resources, technologies, and skillsets they can draw on to make their partnerships with Hyperscalers mutually beneficial?
So, without further ado, let us welcome Francis Haysom.
Contact PrivateLTEand5G
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g
- Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G
- For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/
- Email us at [email protected]
Telecom Service Providers have long sought to graduate beyond commoditized connectivity to business models centered around premium digital services. Telco Cloud Platform, in collaboration with Hyperscalers, is a new tack for operators to earn premiums from services delivered at the edge. But do service providers understand the service models that will help them monetize new digital services from customization for micro-segments of customers and enable premium experiences? Let’s find out.
Our guest for today's podcast is Francis Haysom. He is a telecommunications industry veteran with stints at Ericsson, Telcordia, and Cramer Systems where he led transformation initiatives. Currently, he is a Principal analyst at Appledore where he has worked for the last four years. A Ph.D. from the University of Bath, he has deep knowledge of the impact of software in the telecommunications industry and on the business strategies of service providers.
In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things:
The importance of cloud platforms in service provider’s strategy to drive business in the new world of private enterprise networks, 5G, and digital services
How can service providers collaborate with Hyperscalers and IT ecologies to innovate and generate revenues from new services?
What resources, technologies, and skillsets they can draw on to make their partnerships with Hyperscalers mutually beneficial?
So, without further ado, let us welcome Francis Haysom.
Contact PrivateLTEand5G
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g
- Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G
- For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/
- Email us at [email protected]
Previous Episode

Ep # 25: Will the CBRS Goldrush Last - with Oren Binder
The mid-band CBRS spectrum has been an extraordinary boon to private networks and digital innovation in the US. Enterprises across verticals are investing in automation, taking advantage of the security of private LTE networks and the control of the quality of service. Some verticals like manufacturing have entered the adoption stage, and others like utilities have overcome the initial barriers to adoption. As the usage of shared spectrum bands booms, will we soon see mass commercialization of CBRS-based networks, or is it still early days? Let's find out.
Our guest for today's podcast is Oren Binder. Oren is Director, Marketing at OnGo Alliance, an industry alliance that supports the development, commercialization, and adoption of LTE solutions for the US 3.5 GHz CBRS spectrum. Oren has contributed to the development of CBRS since its early days. He is a veteran in the wireless telecom industry and has extensive experience as a senior professional in product marketing in service providers, Fortune 500, and start-up companies.
In today's discussion, we will explore some important topics such as:
- how can the scarce CBRS spectrum continue to meet its growing demand?
- Discuss any exciting shifts in the market that will help drive the adoption of the CBRS spectrum? And
- Finally, what are some of the early learnings from CBRS deployments, and how can enterprise CIOs plan the private networks better?
So, without further ado, let us welcome Oren Binder.
Contact PrivateLTEand5G
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g
- Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G
- For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/
- Email us at [email protected]
Next Episode

Ep # 27: How to Avoid IoT Pitfalls in the 5G Era? - with Landon Garner, KORE Wireless
The Internet of Things suffered several setbacks during its long hype cycle in coping with complex deployments. Having overcome the daunting challenges in the initial stages of IoT development, the industry is poised to take advantage of the massive deployment of IoT devices in the 5G era. Private cellular networks are envisioned to create a secure environment for remote monitoring, analytics, and control of automation, using data generated by pervasive sensors. But has the ecosystem evolved to avoid the pitfalls this time and how does private 5G change the IoT landscape for the short and long-term? Let’s find out!
Our guest for this episode is Landon Garner, the Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of KORE Wireless. He is a veteran in the IoT space with broad experience working at many companies such as Integron, Ingenu, and Taoglas that solve different pieces of the IoT jigsaw puzzle.
In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things, such as:
How will 5G impact the adoption of IoT and create opportunities to exploit new AI-enabled digital services?
What were some of the learnings from the initial stages of IoT deployment that will influence its prospects in the 5G era? and
How do CIOs conceptualize the trade-offs of IoT deployments and guard against the pitfalls of their deployment in the enterprise?
So, let us welcome Landon Garner.
Contact PrivateLTEand5G
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g
- Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G
- For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/
- Email us at [email protected]
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/alynment-private-networks-technology-to-business-alignment-for-enterpr-298708/ep-26-can-cloud-platform-help-telcos-graduate-to-high-margin-digital-s-39874275"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to ep # 26: can cloud platform help telcos graduate to high-margin digital services? - with francis haysom on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy