Shaping the Future of Telco Skills

In this insightful conversation, Samir Tahraoui, Founder and CEO of LabLabee, and Amy Cameron, Research Director at STL Partners, explore the critical skills and capabilities telecom operators need as they evolve into technology-driven organizations. As the industry shifts from traditional network models to cloud-native, AI-powered infrastructures, telcos are under pressure to reskill their workforces rapidly and effectively. Samir highlights how future networks demand a fundamentally new approach to upskilling, one that goes beyond theory to deliver hands-on, real-world learning experiences. He explains how LabLabee is collaborating with global telecom operators like Orange to empower teams at scale through immersive, virtual lab environments. These labs allow professionals to build and apply technical skills in realistic scenarios, while sandbox capabilities enable safe experimentation with cutting-edge technologies. This conversation also touches on LabLabee’s evolving vision, from learning by doing to full-scale testing and validation, helping operators close the skills gap and accelerate their Telco-to-Techco transformation.

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