In this episode of The Intersection, Rusty Williams, UTC President and CEO, interviews Mike Jonas, CEO of LightRiver Companies. Mike, who has been with LightRiver for around 20 years, shares insights into his career and the company's role in the telecom industry. The discussion covers the evolution of technology and its impact on utilities, including major industry milestones over the past two decades and upcoming trends.

Mike explains the influence of large telecom carriers on utilities, and describes advancements in network automation, highlighting its applications for various customers such as carriers, ISPs, and private network operators. During this CEO 1 on 1, Rusty takes the opportunity to discuss the challenges and rewards of being a CEO.

Special Guest: Mike Jonas.

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