Tantra’s Mantra Podcast_
Going behind the and beyond the tech news headlines
Previous Episodes
AMD SVP and GM on Edge, FPGA market, and Adaptive SoCs
Episode 45
For the first time, an AMD executive joins our podcast….More
Samsung's Smartphone Product Lead on Galaxy Foldables, Watch, Ring, Buds & AI
Episode 44
Galaxy Unpacked, held in July 2024, unveiled…More
Lenovo's Commercial AIPC Head on CoPilot+ PCs & Windows on Arm
Episode 43
This is the fourth episode in our series…More
Intel's GM on Edge AI and Tiber Edge Platform
Episode 42
The ever-expanding edge computing…More
Computex 2024 and Apple WWDC - Recap and Analysis
Episode 41
In this episode, Leonard Lee of Next Curve…More
CoPilot+ PCs - Samsung PC Product Head's Perspective
Episode 40
This is the third in the series of…More
TELUS CTO on Open RAN - Decision, Experience & Advice
Episode 39
TELUS will be the first operator to use…More
“Windows on Arm” Mega day – Exclusive Qualcomm VP Interview
Episode 38
On this landmark day for…More
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite & X Plus based AIPCs - Market Impact Analysis
Episode 37
The PC industry is on the cusp of a…More
Adobe Summit - 2024: Expert Analysis & Key Takeaways
Episode 36
2023 was the year of experimentation and 2024 is the year…More
5G Advanced, 6G and Beyond - Discussion with Qualcomm R&D Head
Episode 35
After the successful launch of eMBB, everybody is eagerly…More
Intel Foundry Event - Analysis and Key Takeaways
Episode 34
Intel Foundry Services (IFS) marked a significant…More
Enterprise XR market - Lenovo's View and Impact of Vision Pro
Episode 33
Apple’s Vision Pro has the potential to change…More
Key takeaways from Marvell Technology Industry Analyst Day 2023
Episode 32
In this episode, fellow analyst Leonard Lee from Next Curve…More
Current State of RISC-V Architecture
Episode 31
Recent market developments, like license litigations and the need…More
Current state of LoRaWAN - Discussion with the CEO & Chairwoman of LoRa Alliance
Episode 30
While everyone is looking for the proliferation of 5G IoT…More
Discussion on Apple's Vision Pro & its impact on the XR industry
Episode 29
Apple’s announcement of the Vision Pro XR headset fundamentally changed the dynamics of the XR industry…More
Best compute architecture for vRAN / Open RAN - Marvell Tech's take
Episode 28
As the vRAN / Open RAN deployments are slowly ramping up, there are a lot of questions on the best compute architecture to use…More
Verizon's 5G Innovation Lab & 5G's next phase - Discussion with its VP of Device Tech.
Episode 27
This episode was recorded at Verizon’s 5G Innovation Lab in San Francisco, during its inauguration event…More
State of XR and its Future - Conversation with HTC VIVE Executive
Episode 26
The recent bursting of the Metaverse hype bubble has allowed the AR/VR/XR/MR discussions to be real applications…More
Test & Measurement Industry and the year ahead - Lite Point CEO's views
Episode 25
In this episode, I talk to Brad Robbins, CEO of Lite Point, a leading test and measurement…More
5G RoI concerns & what CSPs should do - Advice from IBM GM
Episode 24
Questions about 5G’s RoI and monetization opportunities beyond smartphone and Fixed Wireless Access(FWA)…More
Open RAN Layer1 - Generic Compute vs. Accelerator - Marvell's View
Episode 23
Open RAN Layer-1 workload that performs and manages most of the radio functions is one of to critical…More
CHIPS Act – What is it, and why is it necessary? Discussion with a policy expert
Episode 22
After much back and forth, the US government passed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022….More
Chip supply shortage reasons & solutions - Accenture & Qualcomm views
Episode 21
The tech industry is reeling under one of the worst supply shortages, This is affecting almost every industry, …More
Is BYOD as cost-effective as it seems? Find out from Oxford Economics Study
Episode 20
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) has been a growing trend recently and became a norm during the pandemic …More
Discussing the next phase of 5G & 6G with the President of 5G Americas
Episode 19
In this episode, I interview Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas, the US cellular operator and vendor organization …More
How much can In-line accelerators save you in 5G v/Open RAN deployment - Qualcomm & HPE study
Episode 18
Discussion with Qualcomm RAN product marketing head Gerardo Giaretta on why in-line accelerators are needed for 5G virtualized …More
Samsung Networks MWC 2022 Round Up - Discussion with its Marketing & BD Head
Episode 17
Samsung Networks had lots of news before, during and after Mobile World Congress 2002. I go behind the headlines …More
5G Private Networks - Should you deploy them now or wait for URLLC? Chat with a CTO
Episode 16
The discussion about 5G Private Networks often revolves around Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC) …More
What is the 5G mmWave deployment RoI ? Discussion with the writer of a Bell Labs Consulting report
Episode 15
In this episode, I discuss the mmWave RoI report and its specifics with its lead author Stephen Rose of Bell Labs Consulting …More
Exploring Managed Wi-Fi and Role of AI with CTO of Plume Design
Episode 14
Once famous for its simplicity, Wi-Fi has gotten increasingly complex, with many spectrum bands, …More
5G Advanced Deep-dive – Interview with Qualcomm R&D Lead
Episode 13
Learn more about what, why, and how of 5G Advanced, especially regarding the new and exciting areas it is exploring …More
Is SoC Domain Consolidation inevitable for the automobile industry? Bosch & Qualcomm business heads answer
Episode 12
While automobiles are being transformed from mechanical machines to electromechanical gadgets driven by SoCs and software, …More
5G Advanced and beyond - Conversation with Dr. Wanshi Chen, 3GPP RAN-TSG's incoming chair
Episode 11
A detailed discussion with the incoming chairman of 3GPP’s largest group RAN …More
Xeon Scalalble 3rdGen for 5G Networking & EdgeCloud - Discussion with Jeni Panhorst, VP & GM of Intel
Episode 10
An in depth discussion with Jeni Panhorst VP and GM of Intel, on the latest trends in the Networking and EdgeCould market …More
Rural 5G - interview with Mike Irizarry, CTO of US Cellular
Episode 09
Defying expectations, rural 5G is attracting a lot of attention. FCC has set up a sizable “5G Fund”…More
How to expand 5G mmWave coverage with IABs
Episode 08
Small coverage footprint is one of the major challenges of mmWave bands. …More
Are Virtual and Open RANs on the path to become mainstream? An open discussion with VP of Intel 5G Infra Group
Episode 07
Intel is a leading provider of the solutions to virtualized networks …More
Qualcomm re-entering cellular infra business with 5G RAN Solutions - How, What and Why?
Episode 06
Qualcomm was a major cellular infrastructure player in the CDMA days, …More
How to evaluate 5G patents - Views from the subject matter expert
Episode 05
Patent evaluation is a complex process. Many industry observers usually take an easy route …More
The status and progress toward Open and Virtualized 5G RAN - Discussion with Alok Shah, VP - Samsung Networks
Episode 04
After many years of discussions and token deployments, Open and virtualized RAN …More
Role of 5G and AI in robotics - A perspective from Qualcomm's business head
Episode 03
The cosmic combination of 5G and AI will play a key role in the future of robotics. …More
Is owning lots of 5G patents equal to 5G technology leadership?
Episode 02
A recent report ranked the global telecom companies based on how many 5G Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) …More
Open RAN Policy Coalition - Is this US Govt's effort to neutralize Huawei in 5G?
Episode 01
Exploring the motivations behind the formation of this new group Open RAN Policy Coalition and the prognosis for 5G …More