2022 Showcase
MWC 2022 Report Collection
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Sponsor Spotlight Accedian
Delivering on the Promise of 5G
Seeing colleagues again from across the industry is a major benefit of this year's event, comments Richard Piasentin, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Marketing Officer at Accedian. Delivering on the promise of 5G requires a robust service assurance strategy and operators are now moving in this direction. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Celona
The Rise of Private Mobile Networking
What's hot at MWC? Private mobile networks! Mehmet Yavuz, CTO & Co-Founder of Celona, shares his perspective on the evolution of the market, highlighting a recent partnership with NTT. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Celona
Moving from the Wi-Fi Industry to Private 5G
Andrew von Nagy, Director of Solutions Engineering at Celona, talks about making the professional move from the W-Fi industry to Private 5G. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Celona
Celona and NTT Partner on Private 5G
What's hot at MWC 2022? Digital transformation enabled with Private 5G, says Özer Dondurmacıoğlu, VP of Marketing, Celona. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Dell Technologies
Open RAN Acceleration and Cloud Software Integration
With the introduction of virtualized and Open RAN architectures, 5G networks will benefit from a big processing performance boost. Sandro Tavares, Director, Telecom Solutions Marketing at Dell Technologies, talks about the new Dell Open RAN Accelerator Card, developed with Marvell. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Dish
The Cloud-native Ecosystem is Driving Immediate Benefits
The cloud-native ecosystem is delivering benefits much sooner than many would expect, says Marc Rouanne, executive vice president and chief network officer at Dish. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Federated Wireless
Scaling Private Wireless Networks
What's hot at MWC 2022? With attendance up at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, private wireless networks have become the hot topic says Iyad Tarazi, CEO of Federated Wireless. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight GSMA
Open RAN will be a hot topic at MWC 2022
Open RAN is a hot topic on the MWC 2022 agenda, says Stephanie Lynch-Habib, CMO of GSMA, speaking at MWC Los Angeles 2021. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Intelsat
Using the Public Cloud to Build Private Cellular over Satellite
What’s hot at MWC 2022? Intelsat demonstrated a private cellular network with Microsoft Azure Private Multi-Access Edge Compute and FlexEnterprise, Intelsat’s satellite-based global connectivity service. Jean-Philippe Gillet, SVP Global Sales Media & Networks of Intelsat, provides details. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Juniper Networks
Think Cloud Metro for the Best Network Customer Experience
What’s hot at MWC 2022? Think Cloud Metro, says Irene Zhang, Director of Product Marketing, Juniper Networks. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Marvell
Accelerating Virtual 5G Distributed Unit Processing
In the drive toward O-RAN and v-RAN, silicon vendors are racing toward smaller geometries, and Marvell is on the leading edge with portfolio optimized for the RU, DU and now the virtualized DU, says Joel Brand, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Marvell. The idea with the virtualized DU is to process some of the functionality in a host server leveraging cloud technologies and a new generation of accelerator cards powered by dedicated silicon. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight MobiledgeX
Unleash the True Value of the Telco Edge
Mobile operators, vendors, and application developers are moving ahead with APIs that enable users to consumer network edge resources in an easy way, says Thomas Vits, Product Management Consultant, MobiledgeX. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Napatech
Accelerating Network Functions
As 5G deployments become more widespread, optimizing the return on investment (ROI) from the packet core becomes more and more important for the carriers, says Charlie Ashton, VP of Business Development at Napatech. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight NTT
The Biggest Misconception about Private 5G
Ahead of MWC 2022, Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP, New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, shares the biggest misconception about private 5G. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight NTT
We're Entering A New Market Phase with Private 5G
Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP, New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, shares his views on the market development of private 5G. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Oracle
Clouds for 5G Operators
What's hot at MWC 2022? First, Mobile World Congress itself — even if it is not back to its previously intensity, at least we are moving in the right direction. What else? Clouds for telecom operators, says Matt Beal, VP, Business Development, Oracle Communications. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Parallel Wireless
Is FWA a Killer App for Open RAN?
Is Fixed Wireless Access a killer use case for Open RAN? Eugina Jordan, VP, Marketing at Parallel Wireless, shares her thoughts on fixed wireless access ahead of MWC 2022. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Rakuten Symphony
Industry Partnerships Drive Us Forward
What's hot at MWC 2022? There is a lot of industry momentum behind Open RAN, says Azita Arvani, General Manager, Americas of Rakuten Symphony, and partnerships are propelling the industry forward. Rakuten Mobile in Japan has over 5 million subscribers. Rakuten Symphony sees lower network costs and increased performance. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight Rakuten Symphony
Network Transformation is Happening Now
What's hot at MWC 2022? There is a real sense that the industry intends to adopt the new technologies that have been spoken about for so long, says Geoff Hollingworth, CMO, Rakuten Symphony. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Sponsor Spotlight ServiceNow
Proactive Service Assurance for 5G
What’s hot at MWC 2022? Proactive Service Assurance for 5G says Rohit Batra, Head of Telecommunications, Media and Technology product for ServiceNow. Two key partnerships are highlighted: NTT and DISH. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.

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Video interviews
Delivering on the Promise of 5G
- Accedian's Richard Piasentin argues delivering on 5G's promise requires a robust service assurance strategy.
- Operators are now moving toward stronger service assurance to meet 5G expectations.
Abstract
Seeing colleagues again from across the industry is a major benefit of this year's event, comments Richard Piasentin, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Marketing Officer at Accedian. Delivering on the promise of 5G requires a robust service assurance strategy and operators are now moving in this direction. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
The Rise of Private Mobile Networking
- Celona CTO Mehmet Yavuz names private mobile networks the hot topic at MWC 2022.
- Yavuz highlights Celona's recent private mobile networking partnership with NTT.
Abstract
What's hot at MWC? Private mobile networks! Mehmet Yavuz, CTO & Co-Founder of Celona, shares his perspective on the evolution of the market, highlighting a recent partnership with NTT. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Moving from the Wi-Fi Industry to Private 5G
- Celona's Andrew von Nagy describes moving professionally from the Wi-Fi industry into private 5G.
Abstract
Andrew von Nagy, Director of Solutions Engineering at Celona, talks about making the professional move from the W-Fi industry to Private 5G. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Celona and NTT Partner on Private 5G
- Celona's Özer Dondurmacıoğlu points to digital transformation enabled by private 5G as an MWC 2022 highlight.
Abstract
What's hot at MWC 2022? Digital transformation enabled with Private 5G, says Özer Dondurmacıoğlu, VP of Marketing, Celona. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Open RAN Acceleration and Cloud Software Integration
- Dell's new Open RAN Accelerator Card, developed with Marvell, boosts 5G processing performance.
- Virtualized and Open RAN architectures deliver a major processing performance gain for 5G networks.
Abstract
With the introduction of virtualized and Open RAN architectures, 5G networks will benefit from a big processing performance boost. Sandro Tavares, Director, Telecom Solutions Marketing at Dell Technologies, talks about the new Dell Open RAN Accelerator Card, developed with Marvell. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
The Cloud-native Ecosystem is Driving Immediate Benefits
- Dish's Marc Rouanne says the cloud-native ecosystem is delivering benefits sooner than many expected.
Abstract
The cloud-native ecosystem is delivering benefits much sooner than many would expect, says Marc Rouanne, executive vice president and chief network officer at Dish. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Scaling Private Wireless Networks
- Federated Wireless CEO Iyad Tarazi calls private wireless the hot topic as MWC Barcelona attendance rebounds.
Abstract
What's hot at MWC 2022? With attendance up at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, private wireless networks have become the hot topic says Iyad Tarazi, CEO of Federated Wireless. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Open RAN will be a hot topic at MWC 2022
- GSMA CMO Stephanie Lynch-Habib flags Open RAN as a hot topic on the MWC 2022 agenda.
Abstract
Open RAN is a hot topic on the MWC 2022 agenda, says Stephanie Lynch-Habib, CMO of GSMA, speaking at MWC Los Angeles 2021. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Using the Public Cloud to Build Private Cellular over Satellite
- Intelsat demonstrated a private cellular network using Microsoft Azure Private MEC and its FlexEnterprise satellite service.
- The demo shows public cloud plus satellite delivering private cellular connectivity.
Abstract
What’s hot at MWC 2022? Intelsat demonstrated a private cellular network with Microsoft Azure Private Multi-Access Edge Compute and FlexEnterprise, Intelsat’s satellite-based global connectivity service. Jean-Philippe Gillet, SVP Global Sales Media & Networks of Intelsat, provides details. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Think Cloud Metro for the Best Network Customer Experience
- Juniper's Irene Zhang promotes Cloud Metro for the best network customer experience.
Abstract
What’s hot at MWC 2022? Think Cloud Metro, says Irene Zhang, Director of Product Marketing, Juniper Networks. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Accelerating Virtual 5G Distributed Unit Processing
- Marvell's Joel Brand details silicon optimized for the RU, DU, and now the virtualized DU.
- The virtualized DU offloads functions to host servers aided by dedicated-silicon accelerator cards.
Abstract
In the drive toward O-RAN and v-RAN, silicon vendors are racing toward smaller geometries, and Marvell is on the leading edge with portfolio optimized for the RU, DU and now the virtualized DU, says Joel Brand, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Marvell. The idea with the virtualized DU is to process some of the functionality in a host server leveraging cloud technologies and a new generation of accelerator cards powered by dedicated silicon. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Unleash the True Value of the Telco Edge
- MobiledgeX's Thomas Vits highlights APIs that let users easily consume network edge resources.
Abstract
Mobile operators, vendors, and application developers are moving ahead with APIs that enable users to consumer network edge resources in an easy way, says Thomas Vits, Product Management Consultant, MobiledgeX. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Accelerating Network Functions
- Napatech's Charlie Ashton says optimizing packet-core ROI grows critical as 5G deployments widen.
Abstract
As 5G deployments become more widespread, optimizing the return on investment (ROI) from the packet core becomes more and more important for the carriers, says Charlie Ashton, VP of Business Development at Napatech. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
The Biggest Misconception about Private 5G
- NTT's Shahid Ahmed addresses the biggest misconception about private 5G ahead of MWC 2022.
Abstract
Ahead of MWC 2022, Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP, New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, shares the biggest misconception about private 5G. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
We're Entering A New Market Phase with Private 5G
- NTT's Shahid Ahmed sees private 5G entering a new phase of market development.
Abstract
Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP, New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, shares his views on the market development of private 5G. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Clouds for 5G Operators
- Oracle's Matt Beal points to clouds for telecom operators as a key MWC 2022 theme.
Abstract
What's hot at MWC 2022? First, Mobile World Congress itself — even if it is not back to its previously intensity, at least we are moving in the right direction. What else? Clouds for telecom operators, says Matt Beal, VP, Business Development, Oracle Communications. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Is FWA a Killer App for Open RAN?
- Parallel Wireless's Eugina Jordan weighs whether fixed wireless access is a killer use case for Open RAN.
Abstract
Is Fixed Wireless Access a killer use case for Open RAN? Eugina Jordan, VP, Marketing at Parallel Wireless, shares her thoughts on fixed wireless access ahead of MWC 2022. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Industry Partnerships Drive Us Forward
- Rakuten Symphony's Azita Arvani cites strong Open RAN momentum driven by industry partnerships.
- Rakuten Mobile has over 5 million subscribers, with Rakuten Symphony seeing lower costs and higher performance.
Abstract
What's hot at MWC 2022? There is a lot of industry momentum behind Open RAN, says Azita Arvani, General Manager, Americas of Rakuten Symphony, and partnerships are propelling the industry forward. Rakuten Mobile in Japan has over 5 million subscribers. Rakuten Symphony sees lower network costs and increased performance. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Network Transformation is Happening Now
- Rakuten Symphony's Geoff Hollingworth senses real intent to finally adopt long-discussed technologies.
Abstract
What's hot at MWC 2022? There is a real sense that the industry intends to adopt the new technologies that have been spoken about for so long, says Geoff Hollingworth, CMO, Rakuten Symphony. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
Proactive Service Assurance for 5G
- ServiceNow's Rohit Batra highlights proactive service assurance for 5G.
- Batra points to key partnerships with NTT and DISH.
Abstract
What’s hot at MWC 2022? Proactive Service Assurance for 5G says Rohit Batra, Head of Telecommunications, Media and Technology product for ServiceNow. Two key partnerships are highlighted: NTT and DISH. Download AvidThink's MWC 2022 Report Collection to explore exclusive insights and research findings on hot topics covered at MWC 2022.
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