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Advisory Board Member
nGage Events
February 05, 2020
Member of the Advisory Board for the Enterprise Transformation Exchange (ETx) is a hosted digital transformation summit focused exclusively on bringing enterprise IT leaders together with industry experts and solution providers for two days of peer-to-peer networking and information sharing. For the past 10 years, this unique event has served as an ideal educational and social vehicle helping decision-makers across the U.S. to build new relationships, stay innovative and forward-thinking.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Emerging Technology, Innovation
Advisory Board Member
Concis
January 22, 2020
Act as Adviser to Concis, a company that brings together intelligence, data and ideas from multiple research reports across industries, geographies and analysts to help you capture leading market trends today. Their platform is made for venture capitalists, investment bankers, consultants, analysts, entrepreneurs and business decision makers to get market insights from leading global firms in 15-minute power reads and audio.
Act as Adviser to microsurgeonbot (doing business as MSB.ai), an early-stage startup in Los Angeles California focused on enabling engineers to do more by making it possible for people who have never used High Performance Computing before to leverage the power of HPC and perform new complex tasks.
Mind Commerce identified this company focused on solving computational planning and engineering. The company is working to solve major obstacles in accessibility and usability for HPC resources. The company focuses on solving a very important problem in HPC: Supercomputer job set-up and skills gap. Their solution known as "Guru" is poised to make supercomputing much more accessible, especially to engineers in small to medium sized businesses that do not have the same resources or expertise as large corporate entities.
Google Private Networks
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August 23, 2022
The global private 5G network market is poised to reach more than $35 billion by 2030. The front-line market players in this space include Nokia, Ericsson, Verizon, Microsoft, AWS, and others. Google Private Networks To compete in the private network market, Google recently expanded its service offe
Audio Analytics Identifies Unlawful Robocalls for Call Originators, Intermediate Network Service Providers and Telephone Number Owners
Data Decision Digest
April 19, 2022
Analytics Engines (AE) employing event-based and content-based analytics provide scoring to inform communication service providers (CSP). This scoring allows them to determine call treatment (block, label, or redirect) when presented with unwanted robocalls.
*Reality* vs. the "Metaverse": Editorial Views on Potential Consequential Outcomes
Data Decision Digest
February 27, 2022
The following is the author's views about potential consequential outcomes that may come to pass if the "Metaverse" is fully realized. While reasonably informed, it is important to note that what follows is one person's subjective opinions.
Content-based Analytics Definitively Identifies Fraudulent Robocalls
Data Decision Digest
February 09, 2022
Deterrence against any unwanted outcome requires the will to take action and the means to identify when, how, and where behaviors have occurred that require action. This is why monitoring is a key element for successfully deterring unwanted robocalls.
The History of Information and Communications Technology and Cultural Change
Data Decision Digest
January 27, 2022
With the advent of the metaverse concept, ICT seems to be on the cusp of entering into a new phase of communications, applications, content and commerce that involves three dimensional experience. Whereas today, human interactions are largely two dimensional (e.g. we stare at 2D planes such as computer UIs for a great extent of daily life), companies such as Meta are leading the charge for a more 3D, and virtual, lifestyle.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Then, Now, and What to Expect in the Age of IoT
Data Decision Digest
January 18, 2022
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a strong relationship with Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Increasingly integrated with and/or supporting various aspects of computing and networking, AI is also anticipated to become increasingly important in terms of support for digital assets as well as physical infrastructure.
AI, IoT, Digital Twins, Teleoperation and Data Management in the “Metaverse”
Data Decision Digest
January 10, 2022
Important to the recent renaming of Facebook, Inc. to Meta Platforms, Inc. (or “Meta” for short), “Metaverse” refers to 3D worlds focused on social connection. Metaverse is partially derived from the adjective meta, which is something that refers to itself or the conventions of its genre. Something that is self-referential.
Some of the ideas presented here provide a perspective of how evolving technologies such as IoT, digital twins and teleoperation may support a highly engaging virtual reality/mixed reality environment. It also discusses how this environment will require a novel approach to data management.
Data Transport: Circuit-Switching and Packet-Switching
Data Decision Digest
January 04, 2022
For many years there has been a migration from traditional voice-centric networks to systems optimized for data. This does not mean that voice goes away altogether. What this does mean is that traditional circuit-switched (bearer channel) is becoming less important as voice is increasingly packetized and transported over Internet Protocol (IP).
Structured and Unstructured Data in Telecommunications
Data Decision Digest
December 29, 2021
Data by itself is useless. It needs to be managed and presented in a manner that is useful as information for decision purposes. Through acquiring, analyzing and presenting data, information can be obtained to understand behaviors, provide insights, and ultimately make operational improvements.
Evolution of Consumer Contact: From Dumb Phones and no Intelligence to Semantic Communications
Data Decision Digest
December 22, 2021
In the early days of telecommunications, there was not much data involved with provisioning, administering and operating networks and few considerations for end-user decision making. Fast forward to early 1990s and we see the emergence of data-driven network and end-user management.
2021 Multi-Client EDGE Business Survey
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July 01, 2021
Together with neXt Curve and Compass Intelligence, Mind Commerce is launching the 2021 MULTI-CLIENT BUSINESS EDGE SURVEY Now is your chance to seize this opportunity (SPONSOR the research) to probe the market, augment your upcoming plans and strategy for Q4 2021 and 2022. Edge computing, edge analyt
What is 6G
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March 02, 2020
(The article, What Is Sixth Generation Wireless?, copyright Gerry Christensen, was originally written for and published by ISE Magazine) New Spectrum and Frequencies and a New Future Just as the jump from 4G to 5G represents an expansion of spectrums used and introduction of new frequencies, so will
Sixth Generation Wireless
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March 01, 2020
What do we know about 6G technology? We know about as much as we knew about 5G in 2009/2010, which is to say enough to start to placing some bets in terms of technology development. Leading ICT service providers (such as NTT DoCoMo), vendors (such as Samsung), academic intuitions (such as Universit
What is 6G
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March 01, 2020
(The article, What Is Sixth Generation Wireless?, copyright Gerry Christensen, was originally written for and published by ISE Magazine) New Spectrum and Frequencies and a New Future Just as the jump from 4G to 5G represents an expansion of spectrums used and introduction of new frequencies, so will
The Artificial Intelligence of Things
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February 05, 2020
The Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) is just beginning to become part of the ICT lexicon as the possibilities for the former adding value to the latter are only limited by the imagination. Many industry verticals will be transformed through AI integration with enterprise, industrial, and con
The Artificial Intelligence of Things
Mind Commerce
February 04, 2020
This article discusses the who, what, when, how, and why of the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT). It is must-reading for anyone in the ICT industry that has not yet become involved with the integration of AI with IoT and leveraging advanced data analytics to transform IoT data-as-a-service into AI-enabled decisions-as-a-service.
AI Chipsets in IoT Market
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February 03, 2020
AI Chipsets Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a combination of various technologies including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Speech Recognition, Context Aware Processing, Neural Network, and Predictive APIs. The AI chipset market is driven by man
Market Outlook for Converged 5G, AI, Data Analytics, and IoT revealed by Mind Commerce
linkedin
February 03, 2020
The combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to dramatically accelerate the benefits of digital transformation for consumer, enterprise, industrial, and government market segments. Mind Commerce sees the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) as transformational for both technologies as AI adds value to IoT through machine learning and decision making and IoT adds value to AI through connectivity and data exchange.
5G, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and IoT Convergence
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February 01, 2020
The combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to dramatically accelerate the benefits of digital transformation for consumer, enterprise, industrial, and government market segments. Mind Commerce sees the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) a
Virtual Reality in Gaming, Education, and Simulations
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January 25, 2020
The purpose of Virtual Reality (VR) technology is to provide a near-real experience using reality emulation in a virtual environment. The VR market is poised to experience a massive transformation over the next three to five years driven by advances in devices, apps, components, content, and bro
Infrastructure for Voice over 5G Market, UHD Audio, and More
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January 16, 2020
The fifth generation (5G) of cellular is poised to facilitate a fundamental shift in communications, applications, content, and commerce. This shift will include a massive transformation in terms of capacity availability as well as real-time communications and control. Despite the industry emphasis
Cable Operators vs. Wireless Carrier 5G Services
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January 15, 2020
The Internet & Television Association (formerly the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, and commonly known as the NCTA) estimates that 80% of residences in the United States have access to gigabit speeds from cable companies via HFC and FTTH. Cable operators seek to solidify the
Quantum Computing State of Industry
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January 15, 2020
Quantum computing is a term that has been getting a lot of traction in the media the last few years, but what does it actually mean and how far has it come since its experimental beginnings back in the late 1990s. To understand quantum computing and why it has been so difficult to make work, [...]
Mobile Positioning and Location Management with GPS, Terrestrial Positioning, Non-cellular (RFID and WiFi) Positioning, and Managing Location Information
Mind Commerce
April 01, 2005
Many people do not understand the underlying technologies necessary to position wireless devices, render the raw positioning data into usable location information, manage location information, place the information into context through Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the issues associated with the use of location information by consuming LBS applications.
This publication provides the reader with an easy to understand, step-by-step approach to location determination and management - crucial knowledge for exploiting location as a value-added service enabler for mobile communications.
Provides a working knowledge of the technical and business issues associated with formulating strategy, planning, deploying and operating prepaid wireless solutions.
Wireless Intelligent Networking
Artech House
October 31, 2000
Introduction to intelligent network (IN) concepts, technology, and applications for use in mobile communications networks. It helps assure success in bringing new services to market by clearly explaining the technology, relevant standards, marketability concerns, product development issues, and even evolutionary trends.
The Future of Location Based Technologies and Privacy
Mobile Monday
July 18, 2011
Evaluation of location determination technologies, carrier and third-party practices, and related privacy issues and concerns. Includes discussion of major players, solutions, market trends and outlook.
Mr. Gerry Christensen Co-founded Zoove Corp. and also served as its Chief Technology Officer of Zoove Corp. He joined Zoove to lead product development, provide technology vision, and to drive technology integration and related partnering activities for it. Prior to Zoove, he led technology R&D for VeriSign's Solutions Development Center and was also responsible for wireless data and content business development. He also sat on the board of the Mobile Marketing Association for VeriSign.
Mr. Christensen contributed to the business plan and fund raising for $60M start-up. He provided technical and product functionality direction for prototype application for company start-up. He also provided overall technical vision and direction for the company. He was in charge of product management for wireless advertising technology, products, and services. He defined the overall technical functionality, product and features for support of brand and advertising agency clients. The company was acquired by mBlox in 2014.
Mind Commerce is strategic advisory and market diligence firm focused exclusively on the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) space. Our practice provides analysis and market insights for and about the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry.
The company’s ICT consulting and research practice provides insights and recommendations for successful business operations involving communications, applications, content, and commerce. Mind Commerce ICT reports provide key trends, projections, and in-depth analysis for infrastructure, platforms, devices, applications, services, emerging business models and opportunities. Recognizing that data and syndicated reports alone is often not enough, Mind Commerce also provides consultation and custom research.
Tags: Cybersecurity, Digital Disruption, Leadership
Cloud/Datacenter Innovation Awards
NetEvents
October 03, 2019
Judge for NetEvents Cloud/Datacenter Innovation 2019 Awards: These awards recognise organizations that are leading in the field of cloud computing/datacenters. Entrants may be in any market segment related to the cloud/datacenter, and need not be pure-play cloud companies. For example, they may be cloud host offering VMs or containers, or maybe a multitenant platform. They may offer Platform-as-a-Service, Software-as-a-Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Security-as-a-Service, or Data-Center-as-a-Service. They may operate in specialized or vertical markets, such as cloud backups or education/distance learning. They may also be networking infrastructure companies, offering hardware, software or connectivity services in or for the cloud.
Judge for NetEvents IoT Innovation Awards: These awards recognize organizations leading in the field of the Internet of Things (IoT). Entrants may be in any market segment related to the IoT, and need not be pure-play IoT companies. For example, they may sell end devices, including industrial or consumer sensors. They may offer software or services for managing or securing the IoT. They may offer cloud services for gathering or analyzing IoT data. They may be operating in vertical niches, such as healthcare, retail, manufacturing, smart cities. They may provide connectivity for the IoT, such as over WiFi, cellular data networks, or the network core. They may serve carriers or the enterprise.
Despite measures to stem out spam calls, Chinese robocalls are alive and well -- particularly for those living in the SGV
KPCC 89.3 Southern California Public Radio
April 08, 2019
Airtalk with Larry Mantle segment covering the issue of robocalls and the solutions to stopping or reducing the number of calls -- especially calls targeting people who speak Mandarin Chinese.
Edge Computing Driven Transformation of Data, Management, and Applications
NetEvents
October 04, 2019
Edge computing is poised to fundamentally transform everything from application management to data processing. An entire new ecosystem will emerge in which edge computing enabled applications will be provisioned and administered. This will involve many tools such as APIs and potentially an open development model in which app developers may access edge data and software for both application creation as well as various OSS/BSS functions.
In terms of data management, the emerging ecosystem will involve management of local, real-time data as well as post-processing in centralized core cloud infrastructure. This multi-cloud environment will add complexity to overall infrastructure management, but at the same time will also provide the basis for much more flexible services creation and operation.
Blockchain & AI: The Next Gen Battleground for Cybersecurity
Jaymie Scotto & Associates
April 18, 2019
With the onslaught of IoT and the growing reliance on AI-driven processes, networks and machines, cybersecurity is a critical concern. Enter blockchain, a distributed ledger that allows for public, decentralized transactions without the need for third-party intervention. Since the interaction is public, blockchain technology is often described not just as ‘reliable’, but also as ‘incorruptible infrastructure’. Is blockchain the next battleground arena for preventing cyberattacks?
Watch the roundtable to learn what the latest developments and deployment timelines are and what we can expect in the year ahead in network security, blockchain and AI developments.
End-to-End M2M Security Solutions
Consumer Electronics Show
January 11, 2018
Panel discussion about cybersecurity solutions for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications and Internet of Things (IoT) networks and systems. Discussion included use of emerging technologies such as blockchain.
Implementing Standards, Frameworks, and Tackling Data Security & Privacy Issues
Informa
February 11, 2016
As part of the IoT Data Analytics & Visualization Summit, the first dedicated event to tackle and showcase the ways in which companies can evolve their strategy and focus from just connecting things to capturing insights in order to achieve true value from IoT, the panel discussed:
· Setting standards and creating frameworks to protect IoT data and to manage key privacy concerns
· What new privacy, ethical and security concerns does this pose?
· Addressing the gaps in a legal and regulatory framework governing consumer protection and data: How can this hinder developments moving forward? Why is privacy regulation lagging?
· Impact of IoT on cybersecurity and vice versa
· Should companies be reducing the amount of data collected by IoT devices have?
· Should companies be increasing transparency and providing consumers with a choice to opt-out of data collection?
Safe Voice Communications What to Watch for in 2022 and Beyond
Numeracle
March 29, 2022
This episode is hosted by Rebekah, with guest speaker Gerry Christensen, Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at YouMail, who joins the Tuesday Talks podcast once again to bring you the top items they're looking out for this year to protect your enterprise identity, especially when considering a branded calling solution, and the Know Your Customer best practices that you need to know as a call originator.
Objective Framework for Evaluating Spam Analytics Providers
Mind Commerce
September 25, 2019
Discussion about how the industry needs to rally behind an objective framework to successfully evaluate solutions to mitigate unwanted robocalls and allow wanted calls such as those from businesses.
Tags: Business Strategy, Management, Risk Management
1 Visiting Lecturer
Digital Commerce Perspectives from Mind Commerce
Boston College
January 21, 2019
This presentation and discussion was provided by invitation to Mind Commerce by the Boston College, Carroll School of Management, primarily for the benefit of MBA students. Both parties have agreed to make it publicly available so long as both Mind Commerce and Boston College are recognized.
Tags: Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Management
7 Webinars
What Everyone Needs to Know about Leased Telephone Numbers and Unwanted Robocalls
SIP Forum
March 21, 2022
This session, presented by Gerry Christensen, VP Business Development and Strategic Alliances at YouMail, will be in four parts:
Part One: What is happening? - STIR/SHAKEN is effective for its intended purpose, but on its own will not stop unwanted robocalls.
Part Two: How are Bad Actors doing it? - It’s a Volume Game for Bad Actors: Robocalling gained scale with VoIP/SIP vs. TDM/SS7.
Part Three: What can the industry do about it? We'll cover real-time analytics, registering and monitoring telephone numbers and methods that will protect consumers and communication service providers as well as enterprises/brands.
Part Four: How does this all work? Topics to be covered include Statistical Concepts: Correlation vs. Causation, Deterministic vs. Probabilistic, Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data; Illegal vs. Legal, yet Unwanted Robocalls: Identity fraud, TCPA2/DNC Violation Probability, Telemarketing3/Debt Collection Statute Violations vs. SPAM; Issues related to DNO and Network Blocking vs. Terminating Call Treatment; Understanding the Bad Actor’s TCPA/Fraud Dilemma; and identifying the Costs involved with Bad Actors Defrauding Consumers.
Four Pillars of Safe Voice Communications
Cloud Communications Alliance
October 28, 2021
Christensen recently outlined the importance of voice and the need to make voice safe again, in a blog featured on Linked-In: The Essential Four Pillars of Safe Voice Communications. The Four Pillars are Procedures, Policies, Monitoring, and Enforcement. All four of these Pillars are essential for effective unwanted robocall deterrence.
Will STIR/SHAKEN solve the Illegal Robocall Problem?
TelcoBridges
July 27, 2021
Illegal robocalls continue to be a significant problem for consumers and businesses of all sizes. Despite the best efforts to implement STIR/SHAKEN, illegal spam calls persist, wasting time, clogging up phone lines, and in some cases, perpetrating phishing attacks. Join us as we discuss current best practices that businesses can use with existing SIP Trunks, IP-PBXs, and UCaaS services to mitigate illegal robocalls. Get back to being productive with AI-powered robocall mitigation.
Spoofing: What it is, what threats does it pose, and what’s being done about it
Numeracle
July 13, 2021
Molly Weis is joined by Gerry Christensen to connect the dots between call spoofing and KYC in a Robocall Mitigation Plan post the June STIR/SHAKEN deadline.
Virtual Round Table focused on Micro Edge Computing (e.g. Micro data centers and small, distributed Edge Computing deployments) addressed the below questions and others.
* What are the leading apps for the edge for consumers and business and how are they driving the need for edge deployments?
*How small and how distributed do we expect the edge to become and what are the primary drivers from an app, service, solution perspective?
* How is edge being deployed and operated with carriers vs. private networks for enterprise, industrial, and government facilities?
* What will be the role and importance of APIs with edge for application and data management?
* What will be the role and importance of managed computing, data, and application services for edge?
* Will there be an open edge computing application development environment, and if so, who important will it be to the ecosystem?
* What will be some of the biggest operational challenges for edge computing for carriers, OTT providers, and business (enterprise, industrial, and government)?
Realistic Expectations about 5G
IDG
February 06, 2020
Twitter Chat with IDG posing, moderating, and answering the following questions:
Is 5G ready to be deployed and used widely in the enterprise? In what ways is 5G better than other tech?
What are some tangible use cases for 5G in the enterprise?
What are the most common misconceptions about 5G in the enterprise?
What market segments will benefit the most from 5G?
What do you see as the biggest barrier that will prevent organizations from adopting 5G? How can IT leadership overcome these challenges?
Building Permission-based Relationships: New Methods for Gaining Opt-in
HSTalks
April 01, 2009
Topics Covered include:
Zoove StarStar (**) method of opt-in
Evolution of direct response
State of mobile marketing
Direct response business model
Benefits
Common short codes
What is the best way to mobilize your marketing campaigns?
How does mobile marketing work for brands?
Uses for common short codes
Protecting Communications from Identity Spoofing
Numeracle
June 13, 2022
Partnering with YouMail Protective Services, this industry whitepaper interprets the potential consumer harm caused by illegal call and brand spoofing and how to solve for it.
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