In this issue of Pipeline, we examine the state of innovation in our industry. We hear from Vodafone about harnessing innovation as a massive carrier and from investment firm Lotus Innovations about funding the next big thing. We explore the latest in SDN and OpenFlow, examine a CORD that won't soon be cut, discuss how cognitive systems can enable the next big advances in support systems, and talk about the coming AI revolution. We also discuss the recipients of our 2016 Innovation Awards, which were handed out in a beautiful ceremony in Nice last month. And, as always, we bring you the latest in news and opinion in the ICE technology space.
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| | | | | Dear Jim,
In this issue of Pipeline, we examine the state of innovation in our industry. We hear from Vodafone about harnessing innovation as a massive carrier and from investment firm Lotus Innovations about funding the next big thing. We explore the latest in SDN and OpenFlow, examine a CORD that won't soon be cut, discuss how cognitive systems can enable the next big advances in support systems, and talk about the coming AI revolution. We also discuss the recipients of our 2016 Innovation Awards, which were handed out in a beautiful ceremony in Nice last month. And, as always, we bring you the latest in news and opinion in the ICE technology space.
All the best,
Tim Young,
Editor-in-Chief
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