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In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast from VMware Explore 2025, host Pete Flecha is joined by Anupama Mahabhashyam and Odded Solomon to discuss the latest innovations transforming the telecommunications industry.
The conversation covers:
📡 The shift from physical network functions to cloud-native, containerized applications
⚙️ The launch of Telco Cloud Platform 5.1 with enhanced GitOps capabilities
☁️ How telcos can position themselves as sovereign cloud providers
🔄 Dynamic infrastructure policies that auto-configure VMs when apps are deployed, reducing cross-team coordination
🛡️ Why critical telco networks require rigorous validation cycles before production
🤝 The convergence roadmap between Telco Cloud Platform (TCP) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), with VCF 9.2 set to integrate telco capabilities (more details coming at VMware Explore London)
If you’re in the telecom space, this episode highlights how VMware is helping CSPs modernize operations, increase agility, and prepare for sovereign cloud demands.
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