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Episode 18: What if work would be good for your mental health?In this episode we talk with Petra Velzeboer about Digital Wellbeing, at work and at home. Petra is the author of two books on mental health and a Global Keynote and TEDx speaker. We discuss the impact of social media, AI and other digital tools on our daily lives and Petra provides valuable insights and some good tipsGuest: Petra Velzeboer, Global Keynote and TEDx speaker, author of Begin With You and Digital WellbeingUseful links:Petra's website with her books and lots moreDisrupting Wellbeing, Petra's own podcast.The offline-clubCenter For Humane TechnologyAbout the hosts:Frank de JongFrank has over 30 years of experience in the world of telecommunications and IT. Having held several roles at several different telecom operators and technology companies, he now works as Program Director and Tech Evangelist at Orange Business. In his spare time, Frank flies planes, does nerdy stuff and even recently started learning woodworking and furniture restoration. LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjdejong/⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Francine Linzell"The best Industry Analyst Relations director on the internet." ~ her momLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinelinzell/Disclaimer:This podcast is provided as-is and for informational purposes only. The opinions voiced by the hosts and their guests do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of their respective employers or Orange Business, the sponsor of this podcast.Being passionately curious also means that the hosts will sometimes ask provocative questions to get “a peek behind the curtains”. Whilst we do the utmost to thoroughly research the topics we are discussing, we may be working with incomplete information at times. If you feel we have been making false statements, feel free to reach out to us, so we can all learn from it.

Episode 17: Do we REALLY need all those datacenters?In this episode we talk with Vlad Galabov about the ever growing demand for data center capacity worldwide. We talk about the impact of AI on that demand and how the data center providers are trying to address environmental challenges.Guest: Vlad Galabov, Senior Director Enterprise Infrastructure Research at ⁠Omdia⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠About the hosts:Frank de JongFrank has over 30 years of experience in the world of telecommunications and IT. Having held several roles at several different telecom operators and technology companies, he now works as Program Director and Tech Evangelist at Orange Business. In his spare time, Frank flies planes, does nerdy stuff and even recently started learning woodworking and furniture restoration. LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjdejong/⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Kerem ArsalKerem has spent nearly 20 years in telecoms and IT as an analyst, consultant, and strategist at multiple companies, including several years at British Telecom most recently.Now, he covers networks and edge computing at Omdia, a part of Informa plc. Kerem holds a PhD in Information Systems from Boston University, but he is also a failed rock singer, an ex-music journalist, and a defunct live sportscommentator. LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerem-arsal-phd/⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Disclaimer:This podcast is provided as-is and for informational purposes only. The opinions voiced by the hosts and their guests do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of their respective employers or Orange Business, the sponsor of this podcast.Being passionately curious also means that the hosts will sometimes ask provocative questions to get “a peek behind the curtains”. Whilst we do the utmost to thoroughly research the topics we are discussing, we may be working with incomplete information at times. If you feel we have been making false statements, feel free to reach out to us, so we can all learn from it.

Episode 16: Fiber To The Home is (finally) picking upIn this episode we talk with Stephen Wilson about how and why FttX (Fiber to the Premise) is finally becoming a big success for operators after being a promise for more than 20 years.We discuss how the technology works and what the pros (and some cons) are, compared to other (old and new) technologies.Guest: Stephen Wilson, senior principal analyst at OmdiaLinkedInAbout the hosts:Frank de JongFrank has over 30 years of experience in the world of telecommunications and IT. Having held several roles at several different telecom operators and technology companies, he now works as Program Director and Tech Evangelist at Orange Business. In his spare time, Frank flies planes, does nerdy stuff and even recently started learning woodworking and furniture restoration. LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjdejong/⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Kerem ArsalKerem has spent nearly 20 years in telecoms and IT as an analyst, consultant, and strategist at multiple companies, including several years at British Telecom most recently.Now, he covers networks and edge computing at Omdia, a part of Informa plc. Kerem holds a PhD in Information Systems from Boston University, but he is also a failed rock singer, an ex-music journalist, and a defunct live sportscommentator. LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerem-arsal-phd/⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Disclaimer:This podcast is provided as-is and for informational purposes only. The opinions voiced by the hosts and their guests do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of their respective employers or Orange Business, the sponsor of this podcast.Being passionately curious also means that the hosts will sometimes ask provocative questions to get “a peek behind the curtains”. Whilst we do the utmost to thoroughly research the topics we are discussing, we may be working with incomplete information at times. If you feel we have been making false statements, feel free to reach out to us, so we can all learn from it.

Episode 16: Experience is everywhereIn this episode we talk with Remi Weber Dublaron about Customer and Employee experience. We cover some examples of great and not so great experiences and how enterprises should look at improving the customer journeyGuest: Remi Weber Dublaron, Business and CX Consultant at Orange Business⁠LinkedIn⁠About the hosts:Frank de JongFrank has over 30 years of experience in the world of telecommunications and IT. Having held several roles at several different telecom operators and technology companies, he now works as Program Director and Tech Evangelist at Orange Business. In his spare time, Frank flies planes, does nerdy stuff and even recently started learning woodworking and furniture restoration. LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjdejong/⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Kerem ArsalKerem has spent nearly 20 years in telecoms and IT as an analyst, consultant, and strategist at multiple companies, including several years at British Telecom most recently.Now, he covers networks and edge computing at Omdia, a part of Informa plc. Kerem holds a PhD in Information Systems from Boston University, but he is also a failed rock singer, an ex-music journalist, and a defunct live sportscommentator. LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerem-arsal-phd/⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Disclaimer:This podcast is provided as-is and for informational purposes only. The opinions voiced by the hosts and their guests do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of their respective employers or Orange Business, the sponsor of this podcast.Being passionately curious also means that the hosts will sometimes ask provocative questions to get “a peek behind the curtains”. Whilst we do the utmost to thoroughly research the topics we are discussing, we may be working with incomplete information at times. If you feel we have been making false statements, feel free to reach out to us, so we can all learn from it.

Episode 15: A (slightIy) deeper dive into QuantumIn this episode we talk with Dr. Andrew Shields about Quantum Technology, Quantum Computers and Quantum (Safe) Networks. We learn more about the current state of technology and what the future has in store for us.Guest: Andrew Shields, Vice President and General Manager of the Quantum Technology Division at Toshiba Europe LtdLinkedInLee Johnson, Business Development Manager at Toshiba Europe LtdLinkedInAbout the hosts:Frank de JongFrank has over 30 years of experience in the world of telecommunications and IT. Having held several roles at several different telecom operators and technology companies, he now works as Program Director and Tech Evangelist at Orange Business. In his spare time, Frank flies planes, does nerdy stuff and even recently started learning woodworking and furniture restoration. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjdejong/Email: [email protected] Kerem ArsalKerem has spent nearly 20 years in telecoms and IT as an analyst, consultant, and strategist at multiple companies, including several years at British Telecom most recently.Now, he covers networks and edge computing at Omdia, a part of Informa plc. Kerem holds a PhD in Information Systems from Boston University, but he is also a failed rock singer, an ex-music journalist, and a defunct live sportscommentator. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerem-arsal-phd/Email: [email protected]:This podcast is provided as-is and for informational purposes only. The opinions voiced by the hosts and their guests do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of their respective employers or Orange Business, the sponsor of this podcast.Being passionately curious also means that the hosts will sometimes ask provocative questions to get “a peek behind the curtains”. Whilst we do the utmost to thoroughly research the topics we are discussing, we may be working with incomplete information at times. If you feel we have been making false statements, feel free to reach out to us, so we can all learn from it.