Inside Ericsson: How AI and Automation Are Shaping Telecom
From Big Ideas in App Architecture by Cockroach Labs
January 28, 2025 · 53 min · Episode 54
About this episode
David interviews Anand Bajaj about the impact of AI and automation on telecom, focusing on 5G technology and its transformative potential.
Connectivity has become as essential as power and water—without it, our modern world would grind to a halt. In this episode, David sits down with Anand Bajaj , Chief Architect at Ericsson , to explore the revolutionary shifts taking place with 5G technology. Anand breaks down the evolution from wired networks to the unparalleled flexibility of 5G, highlighting the power of network slicing in creating tailored, high-performance connections. From his early days coding in India to leading groundbreaking projects at Ericsson, Anand argues that connectivity is just as vital as our basic utilities. This conversation unveils how mobile technology powers the on-demand services we take for granted today, driving a transformative revolution in our world. Join us as we discuss: How 5G enables scalable networks and the role of automation in managing complexity. Why the shift to virtualized networks and cloud-native design can be better for scalability and recovery. The convergence of telecom and IT, leading to flexible, hybrid infrastructures without vendor lock-in.
People in this episode
Host: David
Guest: Anand Bajaj
Topics covered
- 5G technology
- telecom automation
- network slicing
- virtualized networks
- cloud-native design
- scalability
- hybrid infrastructures
Keywords
- connectivity
- telecom
- automation
- network slicing
- 5G
- cloud-native
- virtualization
- scalability
- hybrid infrastructure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ericsson, 5G
Places: India
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