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2010 A Service Odyssey with Jay Cuthrell



Cloud Field Day 21

Jay Cuthrell presented for Ignite at CFD21


This video is part of the appearance, “Ignite Talks at Cloud Field Day 21“. It was recorded as part of Cloud Field Day 21 at 15:00-16:00 on October 23, 2024.


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In his presentation, Jay Cuthrell reflects on predictions he made in 2008 and 2009 about the future of technology, particularly in the telecommunications and service provider sectors. He humorously critiques his own foresight, acknowledging both the hits and misses in his predictions. Cuthrell draws parallels between his predictions and the famous film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” suggesting that, like the film’s futuristic vision, his own ideas were speculative at the time. He recalls attending various tech conferences and events, such as Google I/O and TechCrunch, where he gathered insights and trends that informed his predictions. These included the rise of IPTV, mobile TV, fiber-to-the-premises, and voice over IP, many of which have since become mainstream, while others, like WiMAX and certain peer-to-peer technologies, have faded into obscurity.

Cuthrell also discusses the evolution of cloud computing, content delivery networks (CDNs), and the increasing importance of multi-RF devices, which allow for multiple radio frequencies in a single device. He notes that while some of his predictions, such as the widespread adoption of fiber optics in homes, were overly optimistic, others, like the growth of cloud-based services and the dominance of content delivery networks, have largely come to fruition. He highlights the shift from physical media to streaming services, with companies like Netflix and YouTube leading the charge, and the eventual dominance of cloud storage and computing. He also touches on the development of mobile infrastructure, such as femtocells and portable Wi-Fi solutions, which have become essential in rural areas and during large events.

In the latter part of the talk, Cuthrell reflects on the broader implications of his predictions, particularly in areas like session control, virtual routers, and impulse enablement, which aimed to simplify network access and transactions. He acknowledges that while some of these ideas have materialized, others were either ahead of their time or missed the mark. He also discusses the role of companies like Oracle in acquiring legacy telecom systems and the ongoing importance of DNS traffic in understanding user behavior. Ultimately, Cuthrell’s presentation serves as a retrospective on the rapid evolution of technology over the past decade, offering a mix of nostalgia, humor, and insight into the unpredictable nature of technological progress.

Personnel: Jay Cuthrell


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