Ep # 41: Revolutionizing Connectivity, Exploring the Future of Private Networks - with Rajeev Shah, Celona
07/20/23 • 32 min
With advancements in connectivity, the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things, and the exponential growth of mobile devices, traditional network infrastructure has found it challenging to meet the surging demand for secure and efficient communication solutions.
Some enterprises are now turning to private cellular networks as a compelling connectivity platform to materialize their digital vision. While these networks promise to provide a dedicated, reliable, and secure wireless infrastructure that can be customized to meet the unique needs of organizations; it still takes a village to justify its business case. What are some of the make-or-break factors for an enterprise to decide whether to deploy one? What gives senior business leaders and the IT organizations the confidence to make the change?
Our guest for the podcast is Rajeev Shah, the Founder and CEO of Celona. Rajeev had successful positions with companies such as Federated Wireless, Aruba, and Aspergo Networks before starting Celona.
In our discussion, we will uncover a few things, such as:
What are the factors that make deploying a private network worthwhile?
The differences in private cellular networks in the US vs. other countries
How do LTE and 5G private networks match up?
So, let us welcome Rajeev Shah.
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]
With advancements in connectivity, the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things, and the exponential growth of mobile devices, traditional network infrastructure has found it challenging to meet the surging demand for secure and efficient communication solutions.
Some enterprises are now turning to private cellular networks as a compelling connectivity platform to materialize their digital vision. While these networks promise to provide a dedicated, reliable, and secure wireless infrastructure that can be customized to meet the unique needs of organizations; it still takes a village to justify its business case. What are some of the make-or-break factors for an enterprise to decide whether to deploy one? What gives senior business leaders and the IT organizations the confidence to make the change?
Our guest for the podcast is Rajeev Shah, the Founder and CEO of Celona. Rajeev had successful positions with companies such as Federated Wireless, Aruba, and Aspergo Networks before starting Celona.
In our discussion, we will uncover a few things, such as:
What are the factors that make deploying a private network worthwhile?
The differences in private cellular networks in the US vs. other countries
How do LTE and 5G private networks match up?
So, let us welcome Rajeev Shah.
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 # 40: Charting a Course for Digital Inclusion in Native America with Private 5G - with Derrick Frost, Kajeet
The lack of access to broadband internet can significantly hinder economic growth, education, and healthcare, making it difficult for communities to compete in the modern world. Bringing reliable, high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas in the US is a complex challenge that requires a unique set of solutions.
Can private LTE and fixed-wireless access networks help close the digital divide and empower rural and tribal communities through technology? And even if it can, are local communities prepared to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities associated with deploying and scaling the networks? Let's find out.
Our guest for this podcast episode is Derrick Frost, SVP of Operations & General Manager of Private Wireless Networks at Kajeet. Kajeet is a leading wireless managed service provider with more than 3,000 customers in the education, healthcare, telecom & cable, and transportation sector. Since launching the private wireless business in 2022, under Derrick’s leadership, Kajeet has deployed more than 40 private wireless networks to help close the digital divide for educational institutions and tribal communities.
In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things, such as:
- The challenges native tribes face when obtaining high-speed broadband
- The role different spectrum bands play on tribal lands
- Funding that's available to help indigenous communities get internet access
- Challenges seen by vendors trying to deploy private networks
So, let me welcome Derrick Frost.
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 # 42: The Enterprise iPhone Moment for Private Mobile Networks - with Tom Wheeler and Mike Mulica, Alef
Private mobile networks are becoming a critical utility for businesses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve safety and security. The deployments are growing steadily; however, a patchwork of available wireless solutions makes it challenging for many enterprises to have a standardized approach to address the connectivity needs of diverse use cases. There are stiff technical and commercial challenges to their widespread adoption, demanding both service providers and vendors to rise to the occasion.
So, what can vendors do to simplify their customers' options? What are the primary decision factors for enterprises to deploy a private mobile network? And what will it take to scale private mobile network adoption? Let's find out.
Our guests for the podcast are Tom Wheeler, the former Chairman of the FCC and a board member of Alef, and Mike Mulica, the CEO of Alef.
Tom has led several efforts that resulted in the adoption of Net Neutrality, privacy protections for consumers, and increased cybersecurity, among other policies. As an entrepreneur, he started or helped start multiple companies offering innovative cable, wireless, and video communications services. He is the only person to be selected to both the Cable Television Hall of Fame and the Wireless Hall of Fame, a fact President Obama joked made him "the Bo Jackson of telecom." Presently, he is a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institute, a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, and a board member of Alef and many other companies.
Mike Mulica has played a foundational role in pioneering the mobile internet and overseeing the release of game-changing products and technologies to global markets. His leadership at both public and private companies spans the likes of Motorola, Synchronoss, Openwave, Phone.com, Unwired Planet, FusionOne, RealNetworks, and Actility.
In our session today, we will discuss a few topics, such as:
- Inhibitors and drivers for private networks.
- Strategies to standardize planning and deployment of private networks.
- And many more.
So, let us welcome Tom Wheeler and Mike Mulica.
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]
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