1. "The G2 on 5G Podcast: Microsoft's 5G Strategy Shift, Orange's Olympic Network, Global Telco AI Alliance, T-Mobile's Enterprise Wins, Telia's Forestry Drones, and Samsung's Redcap Innovations"

Show Notes for Episode 196 of The G2 on 5GWelcome and Introduction- Hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag kick off the episode.- Anshel shares his recent experience at a Padres game and the Augmented World Expo conference.Microsoft's Shift in Telecom Strategy- Will discusses Microsoft's decision to exit the 5G application space on Azure for operators.- The focus shifts to infrastructure, similar to AWS's approach.- Analysis of the impact on AT&T and the broader telecom ecosystem.Orange's 5G Network for the Olympics- Anshel highlights Orange's deployment of a private 5G network for the upcoming Olympics in France.- Samsung's involvement with 200 Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones for unique athlete perspectives.- The network will cover 120 venues, including athlete training grounds.Global Telco AI Alliance Formation- Will introduces the new alliance between Singtel, Deutsche Telekom, SK Telecom, and SoftBank.- The alliance aims to develop generative AI applications tailored for mobile operators.- Focus on multilingual large language models and potential security challenges.T-Mobile's Enterprise Expansion- Anshel discusses T-Mobile's recent wins, including the Spiral Four contract for the Department of Defense.- T-Mobile's involvement in Sail GP in New York and the Women's PGA Championship.- The company's growing presence in enterprise and sports venue support.Telia's 5G-Enabled Remote Forestry Control- Will shares an innovative use case from Telia in Sweden.- Drones and portable mobile base stations enable remote control of forestry machinery.- Highlights the importance of 5G's ultra-low latency for safe and efficient operations.Samsung and MediaTek's RedCap Testing- Anshel covers the collaboration between Samsung and MediaTek on RedCap testing over Vran.- Focus on power-saving features and the path to commercial viability by the second half of 2024.- Potential applications in IoT and beyond.Augmented World Expo Insights- Anshel provides a brief overview of his experience at the Augmented World Expo.- Highlights include Haptex's robotic gloves and Siteful's 5G-connected AR PC.Closing Remarks- Will and Anshel wrap up the episode, encouraging listeners to provide feedback and subscribe.- Both hosts express excitement for future 5G developments and applications.Contact Information- Will Townsend: @WilltonTech- Anshel Sag: @anshelsagCall to Action- Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast for more insights on the latest in 5G technology.