(I'm apologizing for the sound quality on this one. No idea what happened there!) In this episode of Jason's Industry Insights, I discusses the current state of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity placement and the dynamic of valuation in the telecom sector with David Pickett, a chartered business valuator. We explore the factors influen…

With the first conference of the 2025 series fast approaching (June), I wanted to speak with Amedeo Bernardi, the founder of the Canadian Rural and Remote Broadband Community Conference to revisit the origins of the conference, how it has evolved and continues to innovate every year, and the importance of networking and collaboration in addressing …

In this episode, I discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with John Capobianco, exploring its implications for AI integration and network observability. Think of MCP as the USB of AI Integration. Watch the episode with Video at https://youtu.be/vYF-vZnpQ4M We delve into the concept of vibe coding, the practical applications of MCP in networking, …

Broadband testing isn’t as simple as checking upload and download speeds. In this episode, I speak with Michael McCallen, CEO of Cheetah Networks, about the biggest challenges in broadband performance testing, why traditional methods often fall short and how they solve the problem with a home-grown Canadian solution. We uncover key obstacles, inclu…

In this episode, I sit down with Philip Johnston, co-founder and CEO of StarCloud, a pioneering company at the forefront of orbital data centers. Philip makes a bold prediction: within 10 years, all data processing will be in space—and he’s on a mission to make that happen. We dive into the game-changing advantages of space-based data centers, incl…

In this episode, I chat with Tim Belfall from WestEnd WiFi in Stevenage, England. Tim is an expert in satellite broadband, and an authorized installer (integrator) fort Starlink. We discuss Tim's background in telecommunications, his real-world experiences with Starlink, how its performance has changed over time, and the upcoming pricing changes th…

In this episode, Alex Qi, CEO of Pontosense, joins me to chat about the innovative technology behind their human sensing solutions. PontoSense focuses on using millimeter radar technology combined with AI to monitor human activity without the need for wearables, and without compromising personal privacy. The discussion covers the origins of the com…

In this episode I speak with Carlos Placido, a well known and respected independent consultant in satellite communications, about the evolving landscape of space-based communications. We discuss the significance of tools like NCAT (Non Geo Constellation Analysis ToolKit) for analyzing satellite constellations, the opportunities presented by direct-…

Welcome to the first episode of Jason's Industry Insights! Be kind. It's a learning curve, especially with sound quality and editing. In this episode, I speak with John Capobianco from Selector.ai, exploring the innovative applications of AI in network management. We discuss how Selector.AI enhances root cause analysis, predictive capabilities, and…

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