About this episode

This episode features an interview with the co-presidents of Nokia Bell Labs discussing its history and innovations.

In this special episode of Comms Day Live, host Grahame Lynch delves into the remarkable history of Nokia Bell Labs, an organisation at the forefront of technological innovation for over a century. Join us for an exclusive interview with Bell Labs' co-presidents, Peter Vetter and Thierry Klein, as they discuss the lab's pivotal inventions like the transistor, solar cell, laser, and the protocols for Wi-Fi and modern cellular networks. This episode examines the origins and evolution of Bell Labs, its groundbreaking contributions to telecommunications, and its ongoing impact on the industry. This episode also sheds light on current and future projects, including advancements in AI, quantum computing, and even the first cellular network on the moon. With a continuous commitment to solving real-world problems, Bell Labs remains a beacon of innovation and exploration.

People in this episode

Host: Grahame Lynch

Guests: Peter Vetter, Thierry Klein

Topics covered

• Nokia Bell Labs
• technological innovation
• telecommunications history
• AI advancements
• quantum computing
• cellular networks

Keywords

• Nokia Bell Labs
• transistor
• solar cell
• laser
• Wi-Fi
• AI
• quantum computing
• cellular network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nokia Bell Labs

Products: transistor, solar cell, laser, Wi-Fi, cellular networks, AI, quantum computing, cellular network on the moon

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