Thursday, July 21, 2022 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Dallas, Texas
Digital Leadership Summit: Creating the 'Edge' in your telco edge with real-time data in partnership with Aerospike
In this in-person Digital Leadership Summit, you will hear and discuss the latest status and trends around Multi-Access Edge Compute (MEC), before diving into the larger question of how communication service providers (CSPs) can go after new service offerings to augment their revenue from the core connectivity business.
Through interactive sessions and facilitated roundtables, you will also have the opportunity to discuss the role of real-time at scale data platforms to assist CSPs in that journey.
If you are interested in attending this invitation-only event, please contact Aleksandra Caine.
This event will take place at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters:
Ford Center
One Cowboys Way
Frisco, TX 75034
Agenda:
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Registration and networking lunch
1:00pm – 1:15pm | The edge opportunity: setting up for success beyond connectivity
Welcome and introduction
Realizing the revenue opportunities for CSPs investing in edge
Utilizing automation to accelerate the delivery of edge applications
Understanding the role of real-time data in unlocking new opportunities for CSPs
Aaron Boasman-Patel, VP, AI, Data & Operations, TM Forum
1:15pm – 1:30pm | Driving digital transformation through utilization of real-time data
The role of real-time data in digital transformation of enterprises – “The Power of Now”
Understanding how CSPs have utilized data to create more accurate insights
Key observations from other verticals: how are real-time data fuelling innovations in other industries, and with what successes?
Danny Bedgood, VP Industry Solutions, Aerospike
1:30pm – 1:50pm | The power of real-time data at Edge for transformation: A case study
Understanding the current data landscape and challenges for customers
The value of real-time data at scale: what solutions and opportunities are presented?
Developing scalable applications: what tools are needed?
Achieving ultra-low latency and high throughput applications
Sajid Sayyad, Director Systems Engineering, Charles Schwab
1:50pm – 2:40pm | Navigating the cloud and edge ecosystem: CSPs opportunity to seize the momentum and monetize
The shift from on-prem to cloud to edge
Understanding the challenges of deploying new technologies and evolving legacy systems
The role of AI and automation for cloud and edge
The importance of open source for edge computing solutions
Optimizing current technologies to get ready for edge deployment
Evaluating the current MEC landscape – what are the business opportunities?
Understanding the value and importance of standardization
Moderated by: Aaron Boasman-Patel, VP, AI, Data & Operations, TM Forum
Jason Inskeep, AVP 5G & Private 5G COE, AT&T
Muthu Retnasamy, Senior Manager of Enterprise Architecture, Verizon
John Shelnutt, VP Global Sales, Blue Danube Systems
Shahed Mazumder, Global Director, Telco Solutions, Aerospike
2:40pm – 3:00pm | Refreshment break
3:00pm – 3:25pm | Key requirements for a real-time data platform from Edge to Core
Realizing key Edge deployment requirements – the Aerospike experience
From Edge to Core: where has this been implemented?
Utilizing Cross Data Center Replication (XDR) from Edge to Core deployments
Understanding the tools to succeed in the realtime economy
Srini V. Srinivasan, CTO & Co-Founder, Aerospike
3:25pm – 4:30pm | Interactive roundtables
During this session, attendees will be divided into groups to debate some of the most pressing issues facing CSPs today. This is an opportunity for peer-to-peer discussion in a relaxed environment with key takeaways and actionable insights.
Beyond connectivity – How to offer and monetize value added services/applications (e.g. by leveraging data)? How can CSPs maintain relevance in an evolving ecosystem?
5G, IoT, MEC, AI/ML – What is in it for CSPs? How do these change the model of delivering services?
Creating and enhancing key partnerships to unlock new revenue streams: What are the best practices for a mutually beneficial and successful partnership?
4:30pm – 4:50pm | The power of real-time data at Edge for transformation: A case study
Understanding the current data landscape and challenges for customers
The value of real-time data at scales: what solutions and opportunities are presented?
What tools have been utilized in this digital transformation journey?
Gaurav Bairaria, Senior Director – Engineering, Neustar
4:50pm – 5:00pm | Closing remarks
Aaron Boasman-Patel, VP, AI, Data & Operations, TM Forum
Jim Lodestro, CRO, Aerospike
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Networking drinks reception
Please join us for a networking drinks reception and a tour of the Dallas Cowboys Training Grounds
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