HOT TELECOM

Watch Yogesh Ranade, Senior Director of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks, during his Mplify Global NaaS Event HOTShot interview as he explains how hybrid workforces, AI-driven applications, and complex enterprise networks are reshaping security and why platform-based solutions are now essential.

Yogesh also shares how Palo Alto Networks is helping telcos reinvent security with AI-driven firewalls and Prisma SASE, giving them the power to deliver smarter, end-to-end protection.

Watch Yogesh’s interview: https://youtu.be/eL6ocJz09MA

Watch Udit Naidu, Director at Dove Soft, in his HOTShot interview at the Antonio Meucci Awards in Madrid as he celebrates winning the Excellence Award for “Best Asia Provider.”

Udit reflects on the award, praising his team’s dedication and the trust of their customers. Looking ahead, he and his team aim to expand across Asia while continuing to deliver innovative solutions that empower businesses.

Watch Udit’s interview: https://youtu.be/8qguykldlU0

Watch David Shacochis, VP of Product Management for Connectivity Fabric Services at Lumen, during his Mplify Global NaaS Event HOTShot interview in Dallas. He talks about dynamic, on-demand networks that let IT leaders weave together clouds, scale massive workloads, and reach entirely new customers who never thought they’d “buy a network” before.

It’s networking reinvented!

Watch David’s interview: https://youtu.be/YZBdn_3SyCE

Watch Lukasz Ignaciuk, CTO at Globtel GmbH, in his HOTShot interview at the Antonio Meucci Awards in Madrid as he celebrates winning the Excellence Award for “Best eSIM Provider.”

Lukasz reflects on the meaning of this recognition, highlighting his team’s dedication, their focus on delivering exceptional value to customers, and the trust that drives their innovation. He shares plans to enhance eSIM services, expand functionalities, and continue shaping the global eSIM market over the next year.

Watch Lukasz’s interview: https://youtu.be/YDGr_g1dqeY

Join Isabelle in London at Capacity Europe 2025 as she asks industry leaders the burning question: What’s the hottest thing in the industry? Spotlighting game-changing shifts from satellite-to-phone connectivity and AI-fuelled data-centre expansion to subsidy crises and a messaging future threatened by fraud.

🎥 Get ready for a snapshot of what’s driving the future of the telecom industry.

A special thank you to my victims for taking part: Valérie Cussac, Carlos Arguimbau, Vanessa Barbe, Aidan Walker, Samuel Carvalho and Patrick George.

Watch HOT TELECOM’s Telecom Stars in Cars What’s HOT video: https://youtu.be/SA7_3R9OYZ0

Watch Michael Kearns, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Amartus, during his Mplify Global NaaS Event HOTShot interview in Dallas as he shares how automation and interoperability are tearing down complexity, turning multi-layered networks into seamless, self-service experiences.

Michael talks about Amartus’ bold moves, from AI powered service management to supplier and buyer portals and teases a future where intelligent agents talk to each other, redefining how networks are built, managed, and experienced.

Watch Michael’s interview: https://youtu.be/GJARqYYC-Sw

Watch Bob Victor, Chief Solutions and Product Officer at Comcast Business, during his Mplify Global NaaS Event HOTShot interview in Dallas as he shares how AI is supercharging employees, revolutionizing customer experiences, and powering entirely new products.

Bob calls out interoperability as the biggest hurdle to global scale and paints a bold vision of a future where AI weaves a seamless, connected fabric across tools and processes, transforming how employees and customers interact with technology.

Watch Bob’s interview: https://youtu.be/AYhwQyD0DOw

Watch Paul Gampe, CTO of Console Connect, during his Mplify Global NaaS Event HOTShot interview in Dallas as he shares his insights on the future of network automation. He talks about redefining self-service, from spinning up services to reinventing billing and subscriptions.

Paul also discusses how automating down to layer one is becoming essential as AI workloads demand rock solid, deterministic connectivity. And he teases a groundbreaking leap: an AI agent capable of programming a network live on stage.

Watch Paul’s interview: https://youtu.be/e8jt6p81wLQ

Watch Marta Gabanska, Head of Voice & Roaming International Business at A1 International Business, in her HOTShot interview at the Antonio Meucci Awards in Madrid as she celebrates winning the Excellence Award for “Leading Female Telco Professional.”

Marta reflects on the meaning of this recognition, highlighting her leadership style, her team’s dedication, and the trust that drives their success. She shares the importance of balance, sustainable collaboration, and inspiring young women to step forward, shine, and confidently showcase their skills in the telecom industry.

Watch Marta’s interview: https://youtu.be/iAg6v9TUHpI

Get all the 🔥 from Capacity Europe 2025!
IENTC storms Europe from London to Madrid, aiming for continental domination. TelCables Europe teams up with EU Networks and Angola Cables, linking Europe and Africa with game-changing connectivity. Meanwhile, iBASIS forges a high-stakes partnership with a tier-one groups, rewriting the rules on deals and monetization.

Now that’s serious HOTGossip - straight from the grapevine, revealing expansion, game-changing partnerships, and moves shaking up telecom worldwide!

Watch some HOTGossip here: https://youtu.be/st9761iOoU0