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Randall René

Randall René has spent his career at the intersection of technology, people, and possibility. With over 20 years of experience in telecom, leadership in telecom industry strategy at Esri, and the launch of his own firm, he has learned that success isn’t just about the tools people use — it’s about the connections they build and the impact they create together. What matters most to Randall is helping people and organizations find clarity in the middle of change. He believes in listening first, guiding with honesty, and making sure others feel seen and supported. Waypoint 33 represents the next chapter of that journey. It is a space where Randall can bring his experience, creativity, and passion for growth to serve others in new ways. His mission is simple: to be present, help people navigate challenges with confidence, and leave things better than he found them.

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Contributor Brief·Randall René · 6 articles
Updated Feb 13, 2026

Infrastructure resilience demands geospatial intelligence, not speed

René argues that organizations prioritizing operational speed over data ownership and spatial intelligence are building fragility into critical infrastructure. He contends that weather, network complexity, and public safety require predictive geospatial systems and institutional control—not the convenience of free tools that outsource decision-making to third parties.

12%

of Florida cell sites offline after Hurricane Milton in 2024

“A quick file gets shared. A design gets reviewed in whatever tool is closest at hand. But in the moment, it feels efficient—even smart.”

The True Cost of Free Tools

Infrastructure vulnerability: telecom disruption scale across major events

Hurricane Ida (2021): Louisiana/Mississippi1000
Hurricane Milton (2024): Florida impacted areas1200
Cumulative network exposure to extreme weather2200

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23%Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida (2021): Louisiana/Mississippi
Hurricane Milton (2024): Florida impacted areas
Cumulative network exposure to extreme weather

1,000

cell sites offline across Louisiana and Mississippi during Hurricane Ida

Telecom networks are no longer planned in isolation. Regulators, customers, and public agencies are increasingly focused on outcomes.

Precision With Purpose

The systems supporting those choices have to work as intended when something goes wrong in a community.

Clarity Under Pressure

“Free platforms own more of your network than you do.”

Themes:Geospatial intelligence as operational foundationData ownership determines infrastructure resilienceWeather and AI demand predictive systems over reactive tools

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