CommsDay Live

#118 Corning's Kim Hartwell | Yomojo's James Linton | Optus CEO Stephen Rue

Three great interviewees this week

First, we hear from Kim Hartwell, Chief Commercial Officer at Corning Optical, about a groundbreaking partnership with Australia's FibreSense. 

Next, we catch up with James Linton, the new owner of Yomojo, about his plans to expand its service offering.

Finally, Stephen Rue, the new CEO of Optus, shares his vision for revitalising the company by embracing the challenger ethos that once defined it.

#117 Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark

In this episode of CommsDay Live, host Grahame Lynch welcomes a special guest, Pekka Lundmark, the global CEO of Nokia. Joining us from his first visit to Australia as CEO, Lundmark shares his journey with Nokia, starting in the 1990s and returning as CEO four years ago. 

Lundmark delves into Nokia's involvement in the data centre market and their plans to offer solutions that meet the increasing demands for security and reliability. 

The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving telecom landscape, including the importance of 5G standalone networks and the future of 6G. Lundmark concludes by discussing the potential for growth in Australia and Nokia's role in supporting these developments.

 

CommsDay turns 30: Tim Marshall talks with NBN Co's Anna Perrin

Welcome back to CommsDay Live! In this episode, host Tim Marshall, former Comms Day editor, sits down with Anna Perrin, Chief Customer Officer at NBN Co. Anna shares her journey in the telecommunications sector, reflecting on the industry's transformation over the past three decades.

They discuss the shift from engineering-led development to a customer-focused approach, the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

It's a great conversation that concludes our special series based around 30 years of CommsDay.

30 years of CommsDay: Tim Marshall talks with auDA CEO Rosemary Sinclair

Welcome to CommsDay Live! In this special episode, Tim Marshall, former CommsDay editor, sits down with Rosemary Sinclair, Chief Executive of the Australian Internet Domain Administration (auDA). As part of a series celebrating the first 30 years of Communications Day, they discuss the evolution of the public internet in Australia and Sinclair's unique experiences in the telecommunications sector.

From her early encounters with the internet to her role in shaping consumer advocacy, Sinclair shares insights into the dramatic changes the industry has undergone. They also delve into the critical importance of connectivity during events like COVID-19 and natural disasters.

CommsDay turns 30: Tim Marshall talks with outgoing Comms Alliance CEO John Stanton

Welcome back to CommDay Live, hosted by Tim Marshall, former CommsDay editor and head of TM Advisory. In this episode of a series celebrating the first 30 years of Communications Day, Tim speaks with John Stanton, the outgoing CEO of Comms Alliance.

This fantastic interview elicits John's thoughts on the trajectory of competition in telecommunications over 30 years, the highlights of his 15 years at Comms Alliance, who he enjoyed working with and what he sees as future challenges for the sector.

CommsDay Turns 30: Tim Marshall in conversation with David Kennedy

Welcome back to CommDay Live, hosted by Tim Marshall, former CommsDay editor and head of TM Advisory. In this episode of a series celebrating the first 30 years of Communications Day, Tim speaks with David Kennedy, Managing Director at Venture Insights. David shares his unique perspective on the evolution of the Australian telecommunications sector over the past three decades.

Join us as David reflects on his early career in policy and his experiences with the internet in its nascent stages. He discusses the transformative impact of technology on the industry, the role of government in telecommunications, and the critical issues facing the sector today, such as cyber security and sustainable investment.

 

30 Years of CommsDay: Past editors discuss their insights and reflections

Welcome to a special episode of CommsDay Live, celebrating three decades of the Communications Day newsletter. Hosted by former editor Tim Marshall, this episode brings together a unique panel of past editors who have significantly contributed to CommsDay.

Join us for an engaging discussion, featuring Petroc Wilton, Geoff Long, Luke Coleman, David Binning and Grahame Lynch. The panel reminisces about the industry's evolution, from the rise and fall of dot-coms to the transformative impact of the NBN. Hear personal anecdotes, industry insights, and reflections on the technological advancements that have shaped the sector over the years.

 

30 Years of CommsDay; An interview with founder Grahame Lynch part 2

Welcome to the second episode of our special series celebrating the 30th anniversary of Communications Day. Hosted by former Comms Day editor Tim Marshall and featuring Grahame Lynch, the founder and publisher of Comms Day, this episode dives deep into the major themes and events that have shaped the telecommunications sector over the past three decades.

We explore the evolution of Telstra, the development of universal high-speed broadband, and the ongoing saga of the NBN. Grahame shares his personal insights on the twists and turns that have defined the industry, reflecting on technological shifts, policy responses, and the heated battles that have taken place.

The episode also touches on the global impact of mobile technology, the rise of OTT players, and the increasing importance of network resilience. As we look ahead, we discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie in the future of telecommunications.

Join us for an engaging and informative discussion that not only celebrates the past 30 years but also contemplates the future of telecommunications.

30 Years of CommsDay; An interview with founder Grahame Lynch part 1

Welcome to CommsDayLive with Tim Marshall, former editor of CommsDay and now a communications and corporate affairs consultant. This is the first episode in a special series celebrating the 30-year journey of Communications Day, the publication often referred to as the Bible of Australian telecommunications.

In this episode, Tim sits down with the man behind it all, Grahame Lynch, the founder, publisher, editor, commentator, event producer, podcast host, and more. Grahame shares the story of CommsDay's inception, its early days, and its incredible journey of charting the perpetual evolution of the telecommunications industry.

Discover the challenges, the pivotal moments, and the technological advancements that have shaped the industry. From the early days of faxing newsletters to embracing the digital era, Grahame provides an insider's perspective on what it takes to build a lasting and influential publication in a constantly changing sector.

Join us as we explore the past 30 years of telecommunications through the lens of CommsDay, and learn what lessons from the past can guide us into the future.

#116 BAI's Peter Lambourne and Allot's Weiming Li

In this episode, we feature two feature interviews:

00.00 BAI Communications' CEO Peter Lambourne talks about the fascinating evolution of a company that began as a Australian government transmission operation and now provides digital infrastructure services in places such as New York City.

21.00 Allot's VP APAC sales Weiming Li talks about his firm's network native security proposition and its partnerships with some of the world's leading telco groups such as Vodafone, Telefonica and Verizon.