• TNO055: Testing as a Service for Telco Network Services Podcast:Download(118.0MB) |Embed ScottRobohn Scott talks withMark Gebertfrom Verizon about something that sits at the heart of every reliable enterprise network: testing. • Automation is moving fast in the telco world, but automation without testing is just an accident waiting to happen. • They unpack what makes enterprise service provisioning so complex-multi-vendor networks, optical and IP gear, security functions, databases, APIs-and why testing is crucial in making automation real. • They explore the state of APIs and tooling, the skills teams need to succeed, and the cultural shift of bringing software engineering into a telco environment. • AdSpot Sponsor: Meter Meter delivers full-stack networking-wired, wireless, and cellular-to leading enterprises. • It’s a single integrated solution with everything included.

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  • Scott interviews Verizon’s Mark Gebert on the critical role of testing in modern enterprise networks. He explains that while automation is accelerating in the telco sector, it must be paired with rigorous testing to avoid costly failures. The discussion covers the complexity of enterprise service provisioning-multi‑vendor hardware, optical and IP gear, security functions, databases, and APIs-and why testing is essential for reliable automation. They also review the current state of APIs and tooling, the skill sets teams need, and the cultural shift required to embed software engineering practices within telco operations. The segment is sponsored by Meter, which offers integrated wired, wireless, and cellular networking solutions.

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