Big Interview

NTT Com’s Michael Wheeler has seen two decades of improvements through network automation – since long before anyone heard of SDN or NFV. He tells Alan Burkitt-Gray of the benefits

Alex Wang of Huawei’s Wireless X Labs says carriers have to simplify their networks and optimise them for people’s connections. The most challenging issues are broadband issues, he tells James Pearce

Khaled Sedrak of NxtVn believes new subsea fibres across the Med will help to build a highly resilient network linking cities on all coasts. He explains his idea to Alan Burkitt-Gray

GTT has bought over 30 companies in 10 years but it has now acquired its largest to date. Rick Calder, CEO of GTT, speaks to Jason McGee-Abe about the strategy behind the monumental $2.3bn acquisition of Interoute, its integration and what's next for GTT.

Telia Carrier has recently launched points of presence in Mexico, Serbia and Rome. CEO Staffan Göjeryd talks the move into Mexico and what is next for the carrier

As Angola Cables’ new SACS cable goes into operation, CEO António Nunes tells Alan Burkitt-Gray of his idea for a terrestrial extension across southern Africa

Pierre-Louis de Guillebon tells James Pearce about the importance of the Marseille hub to Orange International Carriers

Ajay Chitkara, director & CEO, Airtel Global Business & Nxtra Data at Bharti Airtel, speaks to Natalie Bannerman about India’s largest telecommunications service provider’s investments in new development areas and how it’s keeping customers at the heart of it all

Wholesale telecoms leaders are trying out the first uses of blockchain to end reliance on slow, paper-based settlements. Alan Burkitt-Gray talks to Eran Haggiag and Gal Hochberg, the executives behind the proofs of concept

In 2018, Deutsche Telekom ICSS will give its Carrier Enterprise Services offering a fresh lease of life, making it more attractive for customers with a new private cloud service and geographic expansion

Andrew Kwok wants HGC Global Communications, now under new ownership, to be a non-traditional telco that is committed to transformation, remembering that infrastructure is fundamental. He tells Alan Burkitt-Gray how he’s getting there

Milko Ilari, head of International Business & Strategy at Enter, explores the convergence of cloud and networking in the digital era