A 2026 Vision: The Network Becomes the AI Platform
Live from the GNE MainStage, Mplify CTO, Pascal Menezes outlines his vision for 2026 where AI reshapes networks into a secure, automated, and programmable foundation of the digital economy. He explores what AI readiness means for networks, from connectivity as the glue for AI to agent-driven automation, AI-ready cybersecurity, and how sovereign AI will redefine infrastructure and new revenue models. Listen in for a clear-eyed view of what’s next for NaaS and AI.
In this Executives at the Edge episode, Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more:
- Why is network connectivity becoming the foundational layer for AI at scale?
- How are AI agents changing the way networks must be automated and programmed?
- What role do standardized payloads and AI-friendly interfaces play in enabling AI-driven services?
- How must cybersecurity and zero-trust models evolve to protect AI workloads and agents?
- Why is post-quantum security becoming critical for future networks?
Learn More
- Get Mplify’s market brief, NaaS for Agentic AI.
- Watch Pascal’s GNE CTO Keynote, NaaS State of the Industry.
- Explore how NaaS is shaping AI-ready, automated networks through on-demand connectivity and assurance.
Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by Mplify, a global alliance of network, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise organizations working together to accelerate the AI-powered digital economy through standardization, automation, certification, and collaboration.
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