Edge and beyond | Virtual Panel Discussion

Ever wondered about the intricacies of the edge ecosystem and the opportunities in it? Watch this discussion from the perspective of different stakeholders!

Edge computing, in recent times, has seen a lot of traction. It is now considered pivotal to the growth of 5G and IoT technologies, and holds significant opportunities for CSPs, OEMs, enterprises, hyperscale providers & technology companies. Different players are looking to move into newer areas within the edge value chain. That said, edge computing is an evolving technology with multiple flavors and comes with its own set of challenges. To truly leverage the potential of edge computing, significant collaboration, openness, and trust within the players in the ecosystem are required.

In this panel discussion, leading industry experts throw light on several key topics in this space, including:

Opportunities presented by edge to different players in the ecosystem
Industry and consumer use cases with the most traction
Key challenges faced by different MEC players
Required measures and areas of collaboration
Monetization of MEC services

Interested in a deep dive?

If you want to engage on this topic, understand the edge ecosystem and learn about the opportunities, just drop a note to telecom-info@nagarro.com. We will be happy to discuss your needs and collaborate.

Speakers

Aji Ed

CTO Middle East and Africa, Nokia

Aji Ed has 20+ years of proven leadership experience in the telecommunications industry ranging across CTO, R&D leadership and management roles. In his current role, Aji is responsible for Nokia’s product portfolio alignment with operators across several regions.

Reinhard Faber

Head of the Network Access, A1 Telekom Austria AG

Reinhard Faber is a senior leader with 25+ years of management experience with roles spanning from fixed and mobile networks and IT, to service design, architecture, and strategy.

Dr. Riad Hartani

Internet Technologist, Co-founder Xona Partners

Dr. Riad Hartani is a renowned thought leader in the Future of the Internet and Smart Cities. He has contributed to the development of notable world-firsts in Mobile Internet technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Security and Blockchain. Riad is an active contributor to various industry forums, such as the IETF, ATMF, ITU-T, OIF, IPv6, IEEE and 3GPP.

Ashima Sharma

Principal Engineer, Telecom BU, Nagarro

Ashima Sharma is a telecom SME with 15+ years of communication software development experience, specializing in different cellular and VoIP technologies. Has worked on building multiple carrier-grade network nodes including LTE-EPC and IMS core servers. Currently, leading multiple technology projects in the area of edge computing, IoT, AI/ML for global telecom clients.

Vishal Gera (Moderator)

Global Practice Lead, Telecom BU, Nagarro

Vishal Gera is responsible for telecom practice & capability development at Nagarro, owning delivery for global customers. Brings 20+ years of experience in the Wireless, Platform software, EMS/NMS and Cloud computing domains.

Edge and beyond: Collaborating for the next wave of innovation

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