Shaping the Future: Telecom IT Infrastructure Trends and Scaling to Millions

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Walther Planzo II picture Walther Planzo II, Solutions Manager - 4G / 5G E2E Core Networks, Ericsson, will present the Computer Society and Computational Intelligence Society's Technology and Networking "Shaping the Future: Telecom IT Infrastructure Trends and Scaling to Millions".

In this IEEE Computer Society Technology and Networking event, Walther Planzo II from Ericsson will explore the technological evolution of the telecommunications industry and provide insights into its future beyond 6G, Kubernetes, and related IT resources. He will discuss how emerging approaches have bridged the gap between telecommunications and computing, expanding opportunities in IoT and redefining industry capabilities.


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  • Date: 13 Mar 2025
  • Time: 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
  • All times are (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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  • 1515 Saint-Catherine St W
  • Quebec
  • Montreal, Quebec
  • Canada H3G 2H7
  • Building: EV Building
  • Room Number: EV2.184
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  • Organizer: Computer Society and Computational Intelligence Society

    - Chair: Rajesh Murthy - rkrish@ieee.org 

    - Vice chair: Humberto Ribeiro de Souza -  humbertoribeiro@ieee.org - 416-890-5484

     

     

  • Co-sponsored by Concordia University
  • Starts 17 February 2025 12:00 AM
  • Ends 13 March 2025 12:00 AM
  • All times are (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • No Admission Charge

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Walther of Ericsson

Topic:

Shaping the Future: Telecom IT Infrastructure Trends and Scaling to Millions

• “From 1G to 5G: Charting the Evolution of Connectivity”

• “Transforming Commodities: Telecom’s Shift from Hardware to Software” – Highlights transformation.

• “Kubernetes in Telecom: The Key to Agile Networks”

• “Envisioning Tomorrow: The Future of Telecom IT Infrastructure” – Adds a forward-looking perspective.

Biography:

With over 26 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, the lecturer is a seasoned expert in core network solutions and cutting-edge technologies. Currently serving as a Core Customer Solutions Manager at Ericsson, he leads efforts to modernize networks and develop solutions for Canadian and American  Communication Service Providers (CSPs).
His extensive career includes roles as a Senior Solution Architect specializing in signalling domains for 4G and 5G networks and earlier contributions to system testing, CI/CD, and feature deployment for IMS and UDC core systems. Since 2006, he has held leadership positions in Managed Services, Operations, and Core Network Deployment across multiple regions.
Prior to Ericsson, he worked as a Senior Engineer and Performance Manager for core networks in Brazilian and international mobile telecom companies. The lecturer’s expertise spans Open RAN, 5G monetization, and E2E 5G core architecture, with a strong focus on profitability and innovation. His academic foundation includes an Electronic Engineering degree and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at Concordia University, which complement his technical acumen with strategic business insight.

Address:Montreal, Quebec, Canada




Agenda

  • 18:30 - 19:00 - Reception

  • 19:00 - 20:00 - Presentation

  • 20:00 - 20:15  - Networking on site and beyond