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How to complete projects successfully - with Tara Kelley
In this episode I'm joined by Tara Kelley from Coosa Business Solutions to talk about the vital role project management plays in the telecoms world.
Why phone numbers should be on a Blockchain - with Noah Rafalko of TSG Global
In this episode I'm joined by Noah Rafalko of TSG Global to discuss an alternative approach to stopping unwanted robocalls and spoofed caller ID, using a blockchain.
A new MaX UC client and support for nomadic 911 - with Jo Ramachandran
In this episode I'm joined by Jo Ramachandran from Microsoft to talk about the new version of the MaX UC desktop client, and the new features added to support Ray Baum...
Are we supposed to block illegal robocalls? - with Mark Lindsey of ECG
In this episode I'm joined by Mark Lindsey from ECG to discuss what regulators expect of service providers when it comes to robocalls. When are you required to block c...
Why you can't put your switch in the cloud - with Mark Suto of Toly Digital
In this episode I interview Mark Suto from Toly Digital. Toly has been serving rural ILECs for 25 years, and Mark has a great perspective on how to identify new produc...
Integrating TelcoBridges Media Gateways with Metaswitch - with Alan Percy
In this episode our guest is Alan Percy of TelcoBridges, and we discuss the recent announcement of a partnership between TelcoBridges and Metaswitch.
Inside the ATIS Non-IP Call Authentication Task Force - with Alec Fenichel of TransNexus
Another discussion about STIR/SHAKEN for TDM networks with Alec Fenichel, Senior Software Architect of TransNexus. Alec was part of the ATIS Non-IP Call Authenticatio...
Why are my calls marked as spam? - with Greg Blumstein of TrueCNAM
In this episode we interview Greg Blumstein, CEO of TrueCNAM. TrueCNAM provides real-time reputation data on callers which is used by carriers to mark calls as spam, a...
STIR/SHAKEN for TDM networks - with Austin Spreadbury
In this episode I'm joined by Austin Spreadbury of Metaswitch (Microsoft) to discuss the latest updates in STIR/SHAKEN.
Transforming lives with fiber internet and a mule - with Keith Gabbard of PRTC
In this episode I talk with Keith Gabbard, CEO of Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative in McKee, KY - about his early embrace of fiber broadband, and the impact gigabit...
Network monitoring, DDOS and American Idol - with Marc Matthews of Kentik
In this episode I'm joined by Marc Matthews to reminisce about the early days of Metaswitch, and discuss how carriers can create a more resilient network through impro...
Champing at the BITS - clocking for TDM, VoIP and 5G - with Jim Olsen of Microchip
In this episode I talk to Jim Olsen from Microchip about network synchronization. What is clocking, why does it matter in TDM networks and why will it continue to be i...
The middle-man: how does an IXC provide value - with Roy Martindale of USA Digital
An interview with Roy Martindale of USA Digital about what it's like to provide class 4 services in today's network.
The story behind Award Consulting - with Stephen Denny
In this self-indulgent episode, Andrew talks with Stephen Denny, the first consultant to join my team at Award Consulting, about our story so far. How did Andrew come ...
Why did Microsoft buy Metaswitch, and what's going on in the telecoms industry - with Matt Townend of Cavell
In this episode, I talk with Matt Townend, executive director of the Cavell group about his history in the telecoms industry along with his thoughts on Microsoft's acq...
The modernization of 911 calls - with Mark Grady of INdigital
In this episode, I talk with Mark Grady from INdigital about his 39 years in the independent telecoms industry along with the history of 911 calls and how INdigital ha...
Lessons from launching Hosted PBX and management through EOS - with Jim McCarthy of Northland
In this episode I talk with Jim McCarthy, President of Northland Communications about their experiences launching a hosted PBX product over the past few years - and I ...
Building a UCaaS Platform for Partners to Sell - with David Ansehl of Reinvent
In this episode David Ansehl talks about the state of UCaaS / Hosted PBX as we come out of the pandemic, discusses the benefits over traditional PBXs, and explains Rei...
Translations, LNP and Archaeology - with Rita Reinke
Rita Reinke joins me to talk about her best practices for switch translations, why LNP causes so many problems, and why she'd rather be excavating an archaeological si...
IP Networks for VoIP - with Nathan Littlepage
Nathan Littlepage joins me to discuss the importance of IP networks for VoIP and some best practices for architecting a resilient network.
Taking care of clients and living in a van - with Dave Capece
An interview with my former coworker Dave Capece, where we share a little about our history together, the value of best practices, how to take care of clients, and why...
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