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Latinos in Hollywood: Amplifying voices, expanding horizons
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Improving on- and off-screen representation of Latinos, their stories, and their culture could generate billions of dollars in new revenue for the industry, according to new McKinsey research.
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McKinsey’s key takeaways from Mobile World Congress
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Generative AI was a core topic at the annual connectivity conference—but so were 5G APIs, talent, and the industrial internet....
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Technology and telecommunications B2B customer buying trends: Bright horizons with some warning signs
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Our latest Pulse survey of tech and telecommunications B2B decision makers reveals a generally optimistic investment outlook....
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The network is the product: How AI can put telco customer experience in focus
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With advances in AI, telecom operators can better understand individual customers’ network experience, enabling ROI-maximizing...
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How generative AI could revitalize profitability for telcos
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The new technology offers the sector a real opportunity to reverse its stagnant fortunes. But seizing it will require embracing...
Executive Voices
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Gokul Rajaram on product thinking and the future of innovation
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Board member at Coinbase and Pinterest, Gokul Rajaram reveals how companies can use product thinking to better understand customers...
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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita: Bridging Africa’s connectivity gap
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The head of the continent’s largest mobile operator talks about technology’s role in fostering sustainable growth...
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Miro’s Andrey Khusid: Product-led growth in tech and beyond
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The entrepreneurial leader of the fast-growing visual collaboration platform talks about the importance of experimentation and...
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Entrepreneur First CEO Matt Clifford on early stage talent investing
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One of Europe’s top talent investors talks about his unique approach to backing companies before they exist and how to...
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e& Group CEO: Transforming from a telco to a techco
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Hatem Dowidar discusses the source of his optimism about the telecom industry, the lessons of the recent past, and why the Middle...
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Making product inclusion and equity a core part of tech
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Annie Jean-Baptiste, the head of product inclusion and equity at Google, talks about how and why the tech giant works to incorporate...
Tech Trends
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Shaping the future of 6G
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Next-generation technology could spark innovation, attract investment, grow adoption, and revitalize telecommunications. But...
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The growing imperative of energy optimization for telco networks
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Rising energy costs, growing consumption, and the need to meet decarbonization goals are pressuring telcos to lower costs and...
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Cybersecurity for the IoT: How trust can unlock value
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For today’s fragmented Internet of Things (IoT) to reach its potential as a fully interconnected ecosystem, the answer...
New Capabilities
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Enterprise software’s growing reach
With software transforming so many industries, knowing what it takes to succeed in the dynamic sector is becoming critical for...
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Tech talent in transition: Seven technology trends reshaping telcos
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With technologies like edge computing, AI, and xRAN transforming telecom, leaders are reassessing how to capture value. Rethinking...
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Cracking the code on digital talent
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Even with recent industry layoffs, the tech talent shortage shows few signs of abating. To attract this critical segment, it’s...
New Markets
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Seizing the core connectivity opportunity in B2B telecom
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To grow B2B revenues, telcos have increasingly focused on noncore services like cloud, IT, and security. But core connectivity...
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The keys to deploying fiber networks faster and cheaper
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Four tactics can improve telecom companies’ returns on fiber rollouts, helping to connect more of the millions of people...
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What’s driving the Nordic countries’ software export surge?
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Nordic countries represent just 3 percent of global software demand, yet they have become home to Europe’s fastest-growing...
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Reinventing the European economy from within
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How Europe’s start-up ecosystems can learn from each other to ignite and scale entrepreneurship