Best Amdocs Podcasts (2025)

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Commercializing APIs – Taking them to the next level. With Ron Porter and Enri-k Salazar at Amdocs 1:06:54

6h ago1:06:54

1:06:54

A conversation with Ron Porter, Head of 5G, Network & OSS Product Marketing at Amdocs and Enri-k Salazar, API Commercialization Platform at Amdocs As networks need to establish a closer integration within a growing ecosystem of connected consumers and industries, APIs are back as a crucial tool to enable improved services and user experience to unl…

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#48 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, AMDOCS & A HEATED DEBATE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST 35:19

26d ago35:19

35:19

For this episode, Dakota Kappen joins us to discuss his career path as a commercial automotive photographer. Dakota was also involved in our short doc, PAISANO OVERHANG, which is currently in its festival run. Most recently, it screened at the Oscar-qualifying AmDocs festival in Palm Springs. Dakota and Jannik report on the experience. The episode …

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The life of a digital twin. With Chris Murphy, VIAVI Solutions 34:06

4d ago34:06

34:06

Digital twins give us the unprecedented opportunity to explore alternative worlds or scenarios where things are similar to the real ones, but differ from them in subtle ways, so we can see how things look like if only we make a few changes. It is a fascinating way to explore the possible but also to avoid failures, assess the impact and benefits of…

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Bridging the Gap: Navigating Generational Dynamics in the Workplace with Clint Runge, CEO & Founder of Archrival 23:12

11d ago23:12

23:12

Five generations. One workplace. Endless opportunities—and plenty of friction. In this episode of Guided Disruption in the Workplace, host Manisha Pathak is joined by Clint Runge, CEO & Founder of Archrival, to explore the powerful potential of multi-generational teams. Clint, a seasoned strategist on generational behavior, shares how organizations…

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#49 A $500 PIRATE SHIP IN OUR GARAGE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST 36:51

8d ago36:51

36:51

Days after the shoot, with the candle wax still hot, we took the opportunity to record this episode in the pirate set we built for Edgar's project KEEL HAUL. Edgar Cortés Campoy is a filmmaker from Mexico City whose projects seem to have an emphasis on immersive set design. We discuss what draws Edgar to a project, how he creates immersive dialogu…

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How should we test for user experience? With Irina Cotanis 41:41

11d ago41:41

41:41

In the past, we used to test networks, not user experience. What really matters today, however, is user experience, and that requires a different approach to testing. Network tests may fail to uncover problems with user experience. I spoke with Irina Cotanis, an Independent Technical Consultant I have known for a long time, while she was at Infovis…

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The Future of Work: Skills First with Sachit Kamat, Chief Product Officer at eightfold.ai 24:29

16d ago24:29

24:29

Is the traditional job role becoming a thing of the past? In this forward-looking episode, host Yael Shur, joined by co-host Asaf Jackoby, welcomes Sachit Kamat, Chief Product Officer at Eightfold.ai, to unpack the bold move toward skills-based organizations. Together, they explore how organizations are shifting focus from rigid roles to dynamic sk…

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Will AI increase traffic? With Sean Kinney, RCR Wireless News 33:20

18d ago33:20

33:20

Everybody seems to think that AI will create a massive increase in traffic. The prediction sounds eerily similar to what we heard about 5G, before it got deployed. Sean Kinney, Editor in Chief at RCR Wireless News, and I beg to differ. We agree through most of the discussion, which is great because our view is definitely not in line with the indust…

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The long-term view on automation. With Mansoor Hanif 48:06

25d ago48:06

48:06

We usually look at the present or the future of technologies. In this podcast with Mansoor Hanif, Independent Executive Advisor, we took a look at the past. What were the challenges for network automation six years ago? What did we expect? In one of the first Sparring Partners on automation included in this report, I talked to Mansoor while he was …

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Amdocs Group President Anthony Goonetilleke 43:15

29d ago43:15

43:15

The rapid evolution of technology excites Anthony, especially in AI. User preferences are shifting towards more human-like AI interactions. Empathy in AI is crucial for better customer service experiences. The partnership between Amdocs and NVIDIA emphasizes the importance of software efficiency Software and hardware advancements must progress in p…

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Data sharing to optimize AI performance. With Paul Patras, Net AI and the University of Edinburgh 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

Training data determines how good AI models are. As with any type of learning, you need good teachers and content. In telecoms, there is more data than we need, but not all is good or relevant. One way to get AI models trained on the right data is to share data across sources—operators, vendors and others. I talked to Paul Patras, Co-founder and CE…

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The Power of AI Partnerships with Mike MacDade and Lilac Ilan 21:09

1M ago21:09

21:09

As Generative AI redefines industries, strong partnerships have never been more critical. In this episode, host Mike MacDade, Head of Operations at Amdocs Strategy and Technology, is joined by Lilac Ilan, Head of Global Telco, AI-Powered Operations at NVIDIA, to explore the unique dynamics of AI partnerships and ecosystem building in the Gen AI era…

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Getting UnLinkedIn the hard way. With Frazer McKimm, New Way Networks 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

Our identity, who we are, is increasingly becoming defined by our online self. For many of us, our LinkedIn presence has become the main or a major channel for professional social media. What happens if that disappears overnight? Literally during the night. You no longer have access to it, and someone else with a different gender, name and national…

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Ageism and talent in telecoms. With Nirlay Kundu, IMDEA Networks 32:46

1M ago32:46

32:46

It seems fitting to have a podcast on ageism after a popular one with Simona Marinova on attracting young talent in telecoms. Ageism is not only hard on the people affected by it, but also limits the ability of the industry to benefit from the experience of the senior workforce. At the same time, letting older people run the show may also slow down…

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The latest on APIs: Wi-Fi and adoption. With Markus Kümmerle, CAMARA and Deutsche Telekom 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

It was after the Sparring Partners with Markus Kümmerle, Chair of Marketing at CAMARA and Magenta API Exposure Tribe Leader, Deutsche Telekom, that I decided to write my report on APIs, and so we came full circle in getting an update on APIs and getting Markus' feedback on the report. We started talking about how Wi-Fi and cellular APIs need to coe…

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Telco APIs from the TM Forum. With Andy Tiller, TMF 36:08

2M ago36:08

36:08

Most of the talk today is on network APIs, but the universe of APIs is much bigger, and it is not only proprietary, non-telco, and Wi-Fi APIs. The TM Forum APIs have been around for a long time and have been widely adopted by service providers. I talked with Andy Tiller, EVP Products and Services at TMF, about what the TMF APIs do, what different r…

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#47 FILM FESTIVAL DEBRIEF 29:51

2M ago29:51

29:51

After our annual hiatus, we're back! As we shook off the podcast rust, we took a moment to debrief our time at the Independent Hollywood Reels Film festival, where we screened our first short film, TENDON. We also discussed Hayden's progress fundraising for his short film TUNING IN. Kick back and hang with us as we ramble our way into a new season.…

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Growing pains in telecoms. With Joel Brand, Marvell 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

Telecoms has become a mature industry after decades of explosive growth. How do we manage innovation, the introduction of new technologies, and the growth expectations in this new environment? I talked with Joel Brand, at AVP Product Management at Marvell, about how we can adjust to the new environment and what changes we need to make. Telecoms has…

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Beyond Exponential: Navigating the Future of Business Transformation 20:17

2M ago20:17

20:17

How are exponential technologies reshaping industries, leadership, and the way businesses operate? In this episode, host Anjali Mahajan, VP - Head of Engineering Services at Amdocs, speaks with Yahli Admati, Head of Business Development UAE at Quris AI, to explore the impact of cutting-edge innovations on business transformation. From AI and automa…

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Better indoor Wi-Fi connectivity with Passpoint and Wi-DAS. With Howard Buzick, American Bandwidth 38:45

3M ago38:45

38:45

Most indoor connectivity already goes through Wi-Fi. Why do we need Passpoint to improve access to Wi-Fi networks? How can a Wi-DAS deployment help? Howard Buzick, Co-Founder at American Bandwidth, told us how Passpoint makes our Wi-Fi connections more seamless and secure and how American Bandwidth helps retail, healthcare, education and government…

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Physics & Machine Health with Algorithms Lead Mica Rubinson, Ph.D 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

Mica shares the methods behind Augury’s fault testing processes, why they use the highest quality data available, how in-house experts help them filter their data reliably, and their approach to communicating with customers. Our conversation also explores the balance between edge computing and cloud computing, and why both are necessary for optimal…

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Wireless ticketing on trains in the US: Why is it so hard? With Jim Allison, CCJPA 36:11

3M ago36:11

36:11

If you use public transportation across countries, you probably noticed how much easier it is to pay with your phone in Europe or Asia than in the US. In part, this may be due to the more limited public transportation infrastructure and use and lower use of contactless payments for non-cash payments (half that of Europe). But what I learned from ta…

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The Path Forward: Women Entrepreneurs in Tech with Tal Elor & Maya Elor 13:30

3M ago13:30

13:30

Ever wondered, what does it take to leave the security of a corporate career and dive into entrepreneurship? In this episode, host Mike MacDade speaks with Tal Elor, Co-founder & CPO of Athena, and Maya Elor, Co-founder & CEO of Athena, to discuss their inspiring journey from a military intelligence unit to launching their own startup. They share t…

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AWS Director of Generative AI Apps Srini Iragavarapu 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

Srini highlights the importance of integrating these agents into real-world applications, enhancing productivity and user experiences across industries. Srini also delves into the challenges of building reliable, ethical, and secure AI systems while fostering developer innovation. His insights offer a roadmap for harnessing advanced agents to drive…

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Exploring Retail in AI with Freshworks CMO Mika Yamamoto & Sama VPM Lisa Avvocato 32:11

4M ago32:11

32:11

We explore the current trends of AI-based solutions in retail, what has driven its adoption in the industry, and how AI-based customer service technology has improved over time. We also discuss the correct mix of technology and humans, the importance of establishing boundaries for AI, and why it won't replace humans but will augment workflow. Hear …

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Season 3 Kickoff: Guided Disruption in the Workplace 10:52

3M ago10:52

10:52

Welcome to season 3 of the podcast Your Career: Choice or Chance?—where we explore the powerful concept of Guided Disruption and how AI is reshaping the workplace. Join our hosts Yael, Mike, Manisha, and Anjali as they talk with industry leaders, sharing real-world success stories and practical strategies to help you lead with confidence in the age…

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Real-life, revenue-generating network APIs at TIM Brazil. With Leonardo Siqueira, TIM Brazil 42:55

3M ago42:55

42:55

Commercial adoption of APIs is still in the early days in most markets, but there are a few exceptions. Brazil is one of them, with operators offering them to app developers and getting revenues from them, supported by market demand and a facilitating regulatory environment. I talked with Leonardo Siqueira, Data Monetization and Mobile Ads Director…

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Open DAS: Open RAN and DAS converge. With Upendra Pingle, ANDREW 38:13

4M ago38:13

38:13

It is hard to overstate the need for more indoor capacity and better coverage when you think that over 80% of traffic comes from indoor locations. And to address this need, we need more indoor infrastructure. But what’s the best way to get there? DAS or small cells? Or is Wi-Fi enough? I talked to Upendra Pingle, General Manager, Indoor Cellular Ne…

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Does 6G need private networks? Do private networks need 6G? With Dean Bubley, Disruptive Analysis 46:59

4M ago46:59

46:59

Dean Bubley at Disruptive Analysis and I had a broad and deep discussion on the future of private networks as we move to 6G. We talked about indoor coverage, Wi-Fi networks, standardization, 3GPP and future adoption. But I do not want to spoil your experience, so you have to listen to know what our answers are. More on Senza Fili at https://senzafi…

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DeepSeek, Agentic AI: Moving forward with AI. With Siavash Alamouti, mimik 40:23

4M ago40:23

40:23

What do DeepSeek and agentic AI have in common? They show how AI and GenAI are evolving. They are not just getting better. They are spreading out in multiple directions to better meet our needs, to be more efficient, and, ultimately, to make the adoption of AI easier and more compelling. Siavash Alamouti, Co-Founder and Chairman at mimik, presents …

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eBay Chief AI Officer Nitzan Mekel-Bobrov 33:00

4M ago33:00

33:00

We hear about Nitzan’s AI expertise, motivation for joining eBay, and approach to implementing AI into eBay's business model. Gain insights into the impacts of centralizing and federating AI, leveraging generative AI to create personalized content, and why patience is essential to AI development. We also unpack eBay's approach to LLM development, t…

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Unilever Head of Data Science Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar 25:05

4M ago25:05

25:05

Satya unpacks how Unilever utilizes its database to inform its models and how to determine the right amount of data needed to solve complex problems. Dr. Wattamwar explains why contextual problem-solving is vital, the notion of time constraints in data science, the system point of view of modeling, and how Unilever incorporates AI into its models. …

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AI-RAN: All you need to know. With Alex Jinsung Choi, SoftBank and the AI-RAN Alliance 29:52

4M ago29:52

29:52

Everybody talks about AI-RAN, but it is often unclear what they mean by it, how it relates to Open RAN, how AI will change the RAN evolution, and what AI in the RAN will help operators support new services or improve current ones. Alex Jinsung Choi, Principal Fellow at SoftBank Corp. and Chair at the AI-RAN Alliance, explains it all with great clar…

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Attracting talent in telecom. With Simona Marinova, Bell Canada 21:48

5M ago21:48

21:48

Telecom is no longer the magnet for talent that it was when I joined. Talented people entering the job market now often prefer to work for hyperscalers or other high-tech companies. Why is it so? And how can we make telecom more attractive to the younger generations? I talked to one of the super-talented young people, Simona Marinova, Solution Arch…

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Catching up with Yago Tenorio, Verizon: A new job and 2025 predictions 37:14

5M ago37:14

37:14

Yago Tenorio just moved to Verizon as SVP and CTO from Vodafone—and from Europe to the US. We talked about how Europe and the US compare, what he will do at Verizon, what the future holds for Open RAN and what 2025 looks like for telecom. As always, Yago has deep and unique insights into the technology and the market, and in this conversation, we w…

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How will quantum computing change telecoms? With Sapphire Lally and Amit Nagpal, Aetha Consulting 38:50

5M ago38:50

38:50

Quantum technology promises massive increases in computing speed and efficiency. What will this mean for telecoms? Sapphire Lally, Consultant, and Amit Nagpal, Partner at Aetha Consulting took us on a fascinating overview of what quantum technology is and the role it can play in telecoms (spoiler: security is the low-hanging fruit, network efficien…

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Vanguard Principal of Center for Analytics & Insights Jing Wang 35:09

5M ago35:09

35:09

Jing explains how Vanguard uses machine learning and reinforcement learning to deliver personalized "nudges," helping investors make smarter financial decisions. Jing dives into the importance of aligning AI efforts with Vanguard’s mission and discusses generative AI’s potential for boosting employee productivity while improving customer experience…

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Sema4 CTO Ram Venkatesh 30:17

6M ago30:17

30:17

Key Points From This Episode: Ram Venkatesh describes his career journey to founding Sema4.ai. The pain points he was trying to ease with Sema4.ai. How our general approach to big data is becoming more streamlined, albeit rather slowly. The ins and outs of Sema4.ai and how it serves its clients. What Ram means by “agent” and “agent agency” when ref…

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Unpacking Meta's SAM-2 with Sama Experts Pascal & Yannick 49:53

6M ago49:53

49:53

Pascal & Yannick delve into the kind of human involvement SAM-2 needs before discussing the use cases it enables. Hear all about the importance of having realistic expectations of AI, what the cost of SAM-2 looks like, and the the importance of humans in LLMs. Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Pascal Jauffret and Yannick Donnelly to the sho…

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Qualcomm Senior Director Siddhika Nevrekar 32:57

6M ago32:57

32:57

Today we are joined by Siddhika Nevrekar, an experienced product leader passionate about solving complex problems in ML by bringing people and products together in an environment of trust. We unpack the state of free computing, the challenges of training AI models for edge, what Siddhika hopes to achieve in her role at Qualcomm, and her methods for…

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Is RCS finally taking off? With Mario Betti, Mobile Ecosystem Forum 33:06

6M ago33:06

33:06

It has taken some time, but finally RCS is becoming ubiquitous in mobile devices. No longer confined to the Android world, it is now supported by Apple devices. In this conversation with Dario Betti, CEO at Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), we talked about what the adoption of RCS means for subscribers, operators, enterprises and everybody else in a wi…

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Blockchain enables new offload and sharing models. With Mario Di Dio, Nova Labs 37:00

6M ago37:00

37:00

Offload can improve subscriber experience and reduce operators’ costs, but it is still limited because we do not have the right economic incentives and transparency on the quality of the offload. Can blockchain help create new business models that combine transparency and incentives and that will get offload off the ground? Mario Di Dio, GM of Netw…

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Block Developer Advocate Rizel Scarlett 28:10

6M ago28:10

28:10

Today we are joined by Developer Advocate at Block, Rizel Scarlett, who is here to explain how to bridge the gap between the technical and non-technical aspects of a business. We also learn about AI hallucinations and how Rizel and Block approach this particular pain point, the burdens of responsibility of AI users, why it’s important to make AI to…

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Trump Administration: What should we expect? With Monica Alleven, Fierce Wireless 34:17

6M ago34:17

34:17

We don’t yet know for sure what will change in January with the second Trump term, but a picture is coming together on what may happen with anticipated nominations (Brendan Carr to head the FCC, and more) and with the expected influence of Elon Musk. Monica Alleven has explored this topic and written extensively about it at Fierce Wireless and shar…

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FYUZ24 behind the scenes. With Eugina Jordan, TIP 29:42

6M ago29:42

29:42

FYUZ is the yearly event where the TIP community congregates. This year, it was last week (November 11-13) in Dublin. I talked with Eugina Jordan, CMO at TIP, who worked hard to make it a success, about what happened at FYUZ, what we like about it, what has changed, and what the trends are for next year in OpenRAN, OpenWiFi, and Open Optical, and h…

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FULL INTERVIEW #44 LETTERBOXD & RED CARPETS 1:17:09

6M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Watch and listen our full interview with Mia Vicino as she talks about her unusual path to becoming a journalist for the popular movie review site Letterboxd. Mia is a host on the Letterboxd podcast and has conducted red-carpet and sit-down interviews with Greta Gerwig, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Mann (and many others). If you want to support us …

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FULL EPISODE #35 A MESSAGE FROM BOTH OUR LISTENERS 53:01

6M ago53:01

53:01

In an act of unwavering persistence, your three HAVEN'T MADE IT YET hosts have gathered to give you a special kickoff episode. Look forward to an assessment of last season's viewership stats, updates about our professional lives, and a surprise message from both our listeners. But in all seriousness, thank you for listening to our podcast. Your sup…

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dbt Labs Co-Founder Drew Banin 28:02

7M ago28:02

28:02

Key Points From This Episode: Drew and his co-founders’ background working together at RJ Metrics. The lack of existing data solutions for Amazon Redshift and how they started dbt Labs. Initial adoption of dbt Labs and why it was so well-received from the very beginning. The concept of a semantic layer and how dbt Labs uses it in conjunction with L…

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#46 OUR CAREER GOALS 33:19

7M ago33:19

33:19

Our mission with this podcast is to capture a moment in our peer's creative journeys. After another season of interviewing a diverse cast of characters from all sorts of film-related fields, it only makes sense for us to put a ribbon on this season by talking about our (hosts) career progress. Which includes this podcast! We discuss highlights from…

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5G lessons learned. With Azita Arvani 37:46

7M ago37:46

37:46

We are midway in our 5G journey. It may not have been as game-changing as many expected, but it did improve connectivity, and it is an impressive new technology. There is ample room for improvement, this much is clear. What can we learn from the beginnings of 5G to continue the innovation? What should we do differently? Azita Arvani, ex-CEO at Raku…

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