Chris has been analysing the global telecoms and related industries for 40 years. His strengths lie in his ability to put the industry into context in its entirety, rather than dealing with its constituent elements and to pragmatically advise on the impact of technological and commercial changes.
In addition to his public commentary, Chris also consults with senior industry players behind closed doors, sharing open and frank perspectives on technology, products & services and strategies.
Insights on Telecoms
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If ‘Smart’ was about devices and connectivity, ‘After Smart’ is about trusted coordination – across infrastructure, policy, ecosystems and society
One of the highlights for me at #MWC26 was chairing a Ministerial Programme panel: “What comes after Smart?” – a forward-looking discussion on how policymakers, governments and industry can better manage, encourage and connect the next waves of AI, connectivity and cloud. Key messages I’m taking away: · We’re moving from “connecting people and things”…
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Unpicking the telecoms industry dynamics
Ramping up to the Great Telco Debate on December 4th Since the inception of the idea for the Great Telco Debate in 2013, this time of year focuses the mind on what is shaping the telecoms industry. What debate topics and motions might we throw at the expert witnesses on stage and the audience in…
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Turning the telecoms industry inside out
At FutureNet World in London earlier in May, the opening keynote panels were liberally smattered with talk of the changing nature of the industry. Prior to this year it was rare to hear telco executives talking about listening to the demand side. Indeed, at the Great Telco Debate in 2022 Phil Jordan, outgoing Group CIO…
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Forty years in telecoms: An analyst’s journey in an industry seeking the limelight
In April 2024 I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Harry Baldock at Total Telecom looking back at my 40 years in the industry. Here is the article.
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Building AI into the Telco of the Future
The Mobile Ecosystem Forum asked me to look at the ways in which artifical intelligence will impact the Telecoms industry as a whole.
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Orange at the 5G Olympics: Headcams, pills and haptic feedback
Orange’s 5G network at the Paris 2024 Olympics will enhance fan experiences and security with headcams, monitoring pills, and haptic feedback.
