internet lab podcast, “unboxing" the internet to dismantle common misconceptions, by bringing together experts and stakeholders.
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This feed is Light Reading's main podcast feed for "The Light Reading Podcast," "The Divide," "The Light Reading Extra," and "What's the Story?" Light Reading provides daily news, analysis and insight for the global communications networking and services industry. The publication was founded in 2000 and, since July 2016, has been a part of Informa Tech, a division of Informa PLC. We're part of a big team providing specialist research, media, events and training for businesses and professiona ...
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Regular video updates from The New Economy. Providing in-depth analysis, expert opinion and intelligent features on innovation in technology, energy, and business strategy.
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The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations
James Mackey: Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, SaaS, Tech, Startups, growth-stage, RPO, James Mackey, Diversity and Inclusion, HR, Human Resources, business, Retention Strategies, Onboarding Process, Recruitment Metrics, Job Boards, Social Media Re
Welcome to The Breakthrough Hiring Show! We are on a mission to help leaders make hiring a competitive advantage. Join our host, James Mackey, and guests as they discuss various topics, with episodes ranging from high-level thought leadership to the tactical implementation of process and technology. You will learn how to: - Shift your team’s culture to a talent-first organization. - Develop a step-by-step guide to hiring and empowering top talent. - Leverage data, process, and technology to ...
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Welcome to "Your Space Journey," an interview series that takes you on an exhilarating voyage through the vast realm of space exploration. In this captivating series, we bring you in-depth conversations with the leaders of space exploration, including astronauts who have ventured beyond Earth, brilliant scientists who unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, and ingenious engineers who design cutting-edge spacecraft. Join us as we delve into their awe-inspiring stories, remarkable achievements, ...
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David Wright of Spectrum for the Future and Jason Wallin with the OnGo Alliance discuss how CBRS might be impacted as the FCC and NTIA look high and low for spectrum. They also explain whether the band is under siege or only mildly threatened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Hitachi Vantara's Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer joins Light Reading's Phil Harvey to discuss how AI is reshaping enterprise infrastructure design and driving the next generation of high-end block storage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week: Jess Auer (Institute for Local Self-Reliance) and David Kulp (Ashfield, Massachusetts) on ILSR's new report exploring how 19 Western Massachusetts towns collaborated to connect their communities to municipal broadband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The EP 175: State of Hiring: Data trends, Automation, and Fraud risks with Steve Bartel, CEO of Gem
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Join host James Mackey and Steve Bartel, CEO of Gem, to explore what’s happening in today’s hiring market - inbound is up 3x, time to hire has grown by eight days, and recruiters are carrying 55% more reqs. They discuss where AI genuinely reduces workload and boosts efficiency, along with the rise in fraud and interview cheating. Thank you to our s…
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This week: Digicel's Liam Donnelly joins the podcast to discuss how the operator is restoring network services in regions ravaged by Hurricane Melissa. We also cover broader digital divide issues affecting the Caribbean and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nokia's Geert Heyninck discusses how 25G/50G PON are shaping the next wave of connectivity and how operators can harness them to drive new growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week: Dave Seliger (NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development) and Dr. Brandy McNeil (New York Public Library) discuss New York's Neighborhood Tech Help program and the role it plays in solving the digital divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dell'Oro Group's Jeff Heynen joins the first 'Signal Strength' podcast to discuss the big takeaways from TechExpo 2025, Verizon's new fiber partnership, CommScope's 'RemainCo' and a check into cable earnings season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week: Paolo Balboa, NYC's chief digital equity officer, joins the podcast to discuss the main barriers to broadband throughout New York, what's been accomplished so far with the city's Digital Equity Roadmap and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week: Gigi Sohn, executive director, American Association for Public Broadband, on why the revised BEAD program is unlikely to live up to its initial promise and how public broadband networks can deliver for communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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LoRa Alliance CEO Alper Yegin joins Light Reading's Phil Harvey to discuss LoRaWAN’s ten-year journey and its role in powering massive IoT. They also examine why leading operators are investing in LoRaWAN alongside 5G, and where the technology shines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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SCTE's Maria Popo and Janelle Morse join the podcast to talk themes and topics that will dominate TechExpo 2025 in Washington, DC. Atlanta will host TechExpo 2026, then the show will be in Denver for the foreseeable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Craig Leddy, a long-time industry journalist and Light Reading contributor, joins the podcast to discuss his new book: 'Fast Forward: The Birth of Video Streaming, Media's Wild Child'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amid GFiber's ongoing network expansions, the company's COO, Rocco Laurenzano, digs into the company's approach to prioritizing projects and allocating resources. 'The real killer of productivity are half-done projects,' he says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New Street Research policy analyst Blair Levin joins the podcast to discuss the outcome of BEAD's 'benefit of the bargain' bidding and how federal policy changes may exacerbate the digital divide despite increasing access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this podcast, Heavy Reading's Sterling Perrin explains why many communications service providers (CSPs) believe AI will increase connectivity demand at a greater rate in their long-haul networks and why they expect wavelength services to be the dominant transport service for AI connectivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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Light Reading's Jeff Baumgartner joins the podcast to discuss AT&T's decision to scoop up a swath of EchoStar's low- and mid-band spectrum for $23 billion, what this means for the broader telecom industry and what to expect next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dive into the mysterious world of black holes in thisthrilling episode of Your Space Journey! From the groundbreaking Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) images of M87* and Sagittarius A* to the latest 2025 updates on supermassive black holes in the Andromeda galaxy, we explore cosmic extremes like never before. Discover what happens if you fall into a b…
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In this episode: Why Ciena acquired Blue Planet (01:37) How Blue Planet's strategy has evolved from addressing service provider requirements for network management (04:17) How Blue Planet is applying agentic AI technologies to OSS (14:53) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode: Some background on Zappi and how it provides brands like PepsiCo, McDonald's and Heineken with consumer data and insights to help fuel their advertising (01:00) A review of the celebrity MVNO sector and some other product areas endorsed or owned by celebrities (3:30) Celebrity-focused ads are distinctive, but they don't necessarily…
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Prysmian's Matt Brice joins the podcast to discuss how the race to build out AI infrastructure is challenging fiber manufacturers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this podcast, Heavy Reading's Gabriel Brown shares highlights from Heavy Reading research that examines why 5G SA deployments are ramping up and what the biggest drivers are for expansion of the technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week: Eli Dvorkin and Rachel Neches, from the Center for an Urban Future, join the podcast to discuss their report exploring the extent and causes of the ongoing digital divide in the Bronx, New York, and how to solve it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join us for an eye-opening interview with John Gertz, author of "Reinventing SETI: New Directions in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence" (Oxford University Press, 2025). As a SETI pioneer and founder of the Foundation for Investment in Research on SETI, John challenges outdated ideas like the Drake Equation and Fermi's Paradox, explains w…
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Rouzbeh 'Father of the Cable Modem' Yassini and industry analyst Stewart Schley join the podcast to discuss the story of cable broadband – from its early struggles to the rise of DOCSIS – as recounted in their new book, 'The Accidental Network: How a Small Company Sparked a Global Broadband Transformation.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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Light Reading's Iain Morris joins the podcast to unpack Intel's decision to spin off its network and edge assets business (dubbed NEX), what the implications are for equipment makers like Ericsson and what to expect next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bango's Giles Tongue joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the bundle as subscription combinations extend well beyond streaming services to include fitness services, food boxes, music, gaming, social media and AI offerings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unlock the future of Mars exploration with Rocket Lab’s innovative Mars Telecommunications Orbiter (MTO) and Sample Return (MSR) proposal! This deep dive covers the essential role of high-bandwidth comms for astronaut safety, the game-changing firm-fixed-price model, and how MTO enables sample returns from the Red Planet. Featuring 2025 updates: ES…
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Misty Duckworth and Randy Kinsey join the podcast to explain how BSP's technical due diligence business is rapidly shifting to the data center market and how the rise of AI is driving demand for space, power and cooling in existing and new data center facilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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ACA Connects President and CEO Grant Spellmeyer joins the podcast to discuss the regulatory hot-buttons for independent cable operators, including Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, BEAD revisions, the ATSC 3.0 debate and the deletion of net neutrality proceedings at the FCC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Get ready for the 2025 Perseid Meteor Shower with this ultimate guide! Join us as we dive into the cosmic fireworks lighting up the night sky on August 11-13, 2025. Learn the best tips to catch 50-100 meteors per hour, uncover the fascinating history of Comet Swift-Tuttle, and discover why this summer spectacle is a must-see. From dark sky strategi…
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In this podcast, AT&T executives explain how the service provider built an internal generative AI (GenAI) tool to more efficiently manage its network and customer experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week: Spectrum's Jeff Gehrig joins the podcast with Jennifer Tucker of Tucker Farms in Kentucky, to discuss the connectivity challenges facing the rural region and how the farm is now benefiting from Spectrum's fiber build. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dive into the cosmos with the James Webb Space Telescope’s groundbreaking discovery of TWA-7B, its first directly imaged exoplanet! This Saturn-mass gas giant, located 111 light-years away, is the lightest exoplanetever captured this way, revolutionizing our ability to spot distant worlds. Learn how JWST’s cutting-edge MIRI coronagraph unveiled thi…
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In this podcast AT&T's Chris Stratmann explains how the FirstNet Response Operations Group (ROG) triages network infrastructure needs for local public safety agencies when natural disasters strike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Witness the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s historic first light on June 23, 2025! Located in Chile, its massive LSST Camera is scanning the skies, capturing asteroids, dark matter, and more. Discover how this revolutionary telescope is transforming astronomy with unprecedented cosmic clarity. Subscribe to explore the universe’s mysteries unveiled!…
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Light Reading's Tereza Krásová joins the podcast to discuss developments in quantum computing, what they mean for telecom and how major players in the telecom industry are beginning to prepare for this computing evolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🌟 A star exploded TWICE, and we’ve got the first-ever image! Discover the mind-blowing double-detonation supernova SNR 0509-67.5, captured by ESO’s Very Large Telescope. This cosmic breakthrough reveals a white dwarf’s two-stage explosion, challenging Type Ia supernova theories. Why it matters: these blasts measure cosmic distances and forge the ir…
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🌌 Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Cosmic Visitor from Another Star! 🌠 Join us as we explore the incredible 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar comet ever spotted, discovered on July 1, 2025, by NASA’s ATLAS telescope in Chile. Racing at 135,000 mph, this 12-mile-wide comet is the brightest and fastest of its kind, offering a rare glimpse into exoplanet…
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In this podcast, LG executives explain how LG's Tennessee-based home appliance factory is applying private 5G and automation across the board – using smart applications, AI, computer vision, digital twins and robotics for a more efficient manufacturing process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week: Telstra International's Sarah Mills discusses the connectivity challenges for Australia's Norfolk Island and how Telstra quadrupled broadband capacity for the remote region with a mix of geostationary (GEO) and medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ekahau's Matt Starling is back on the Light Reading Extra podcast to discuss the network performance benefits of Wi-Fi 7, plus Cisco's launch of new Wi-Fi 7 access points during Cisco Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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OpenVault CEO Mark Trudeau joins the podcast to discuss the big takeaways of the company's quarterly 'Broadband Insights' report. He also provides an update on how cable operators are squeezing more capacity out of HFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week: BroadbandNow's Tyler Cooper discusses research showing the FCC is still undercounting the number of people in the US without broadband access, and how incorrect mapping is hindering efforts to close the digital divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EP 174: How to streamline operations and drive sustainable growth with Rachael Becker, Founder & CEO of RB Builds
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Rachael Becker, Founder & CEO of RB Builds, joins host James Mackey to discuss business efficiency, tech transformation, and creating standout user experiences. With a unique blend of expertise across operations and technology, Rachael shares actionable insights on how organizations can streamline processes, improve internal alignment, and scale su…
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This week: Mission Telecom's Mark Colwell and Computers 4 People's Dylan Zajac discuss their non-profit efforts to connect communities in need to broadband, including through their recently launched Shield 5G Home Hotspot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ESG's Jim Frey joins the podcast to discuss why developing the right tools to provide oversight and coordination across agentic and GenAI technologies will be key to network planning and performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Light Reading's Mike Dano joins the podcast to discuss the FCC's planned investigation into EchoStar's nationwide 5G network buildout, why it matters (and why it seems 'gross') and what to watch for next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dell'Oro's Jeff Heynen joins the podcast to discuss how the uncertainty swirling around BEAD cast a shadow at Fiber Connect 2025 and how vendors are gearing up for an MDU revival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EP 173: Unlocking Value: Latin American engineering teams for US companies with Gino Ferrand, CEO of Tecla
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The landscape of global talent acquisition is evolving rapidly, and nearshore engineering teams in Latin America have emerged as a strategic solution for US-based tech companies. In this insightful conversation, host James Mackey and Gino Ferrand, Founder and CEO of Tecla, explore why Latin American engineering teams are becoming increasingly attra…
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