Episodes
Sept. 12, 2024
Power Play: Tech Landscape Transformed
This special “Power Play” episode recaps a few of the cutting-edge technologies driving transformation across industries. From satellite networks to multi-cloud and AI, experts from Rivada Networks, Equinix, and Enxoo hit home how businesses can leverage innovation to fuel growth, stay competitive, and shape the future. Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge Power Play episode, host Pascal Menezes recaps these topics an...
Aug. 29, 2024
Enterprise Network Needs: High-Capacity Carrier Opportunities
ATLANTIC-ACM Partner, Charlie Reed, discusses the massive overhaul of enterprise networks as SD-WAN, DIA, and cloud adoption reshape the industry. Carriers face revenue challenges, but the skyrocketing demand for high-bandwidth connections also creates opportunity. How will emerging technologies, the looming shadow of AI, and changing customer preferences transform the future of telecom? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at th...
Aug. 15, 2024
SD-WAN vs MPLS: Battling for Network Dominance
TeleGeography’s Senior Manager of Enterprise Research, Greg Bryan, examines the evolving landscape of enterprise networking as SD-WAN becomes the norm and SASE gains traction. Hear how MPLS is declining…yet persisting, and why NaaS is generating buzz. Are we on the cusp of a networking revolution? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Greg Bryan of TeleGe...
Aug. 1, 2024
Bursting the Telecom Pipe: 5G, Cloud, and AI
Synchronoss Technologies’ President and CEO, Jeff Miller, explores how major telecom carriers can burst open revenue and raise retention with cloud services, AI, and machine learning, and discusses innovative solutions for leveraging 5G and improving customer experiences. How can telecom companies ride the wave of these innovations to provide value beyond high-speed connectivity and stay competitive? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Exe...
July 18, 2024
Network Nirvana: The Power of NaaS
Meter’s Co-founder and CEO, Anil Varanasi, envisions the future of enterprise networking when cutting-edge Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) seamlessly integrates ISP procurement and management with premium hardware, cloud-based software and solutions, and SD-WAN. This approach closes the divide between campus networks and cloud services. At what point will these solutions transform business connections? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Execu...
July 3, 2024
CNaaS: Cracking the Campus Network Code
Dell’Oro Group’s Research Director, Siân Morgan, shares how the innovative approach of Campus Network-as-a-Service (CNaaS) is revolutionizing LAN management with cloud-inspired automation, private 5G, and AI integration—simplifying IT and boosting performance. Is this cloud model right for every organization? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Siân Mor...
June 20, 2024
Africa Rising: Surging Toward Data Sovereignty
CMC Networks’ CEO, Marisa Trisolino, shares how Africa’s rapidly developing telecom market, fueled by rising investment and consumer demand, presents vast opportunities—from expanding subsea cables to surging data center and edge computing needs. Can service providers deliver the automated, on-demand connectivity, and NaaS solutions enterprises require to span the market? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, ...
June 6, 2024
Telecom DNA: Integrating Automation
AT&T’s Head of International Infrastructure and Technology, Bertrand Buclin, explores automation’s transformative impact on telecom, emphasizing its integration into core business processes and identifying challenges and opportunities, like delivering on-demand services and adapting infrastructure. Is automation the key to encoding the future of telecom services? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pas...
May 23, 2024
Business-Led Advantage: Streamline Processes, Boost Profits
IdeaHelix Customer Success Officer, Rinoy Varkey, explains how telecom companies are revolutionizing customer experience and operational efficiency with business-led digital initiatives that align processes and culture through product standardization and end-to-end service automation. Can your organization capitalize on this transformative approach? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes exp...
May 9, 2024
Business Internet: The Future is NaaS
Frost & Sullivan’s Industry Director, Steve Thomas, breaks down how Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is changing telecom—from enabling seamless cloud connectivity to revolutionizing network operator business models through automation, flexibility, and new features. He also highlights how blockchain is streamlining the back office. Can organizations harness the power of NaaS to drive digital innovation? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Execut...
April 25, 2024
Cloud Chaos: Simplifying Multi-Cloud Networking
Equinix’s Global Head of Digital Interconnection, Arun Dev, discusses the evolving needs of enterprises, the complexities of managing diverse cloud environments, and the growing significance of AI in business operations. How can organizations gain better control and visibility over their multi-cloud environments in the face of rapidly advancing technological demands? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host ...
April 11, 2024
Telecom Carrier Insights: Deciphering Network Evolution
Vertical Systems Group Principal and Co-Founder, Rosemary Cochran, explores how telecom carrier landscapes are adapting to evolving enterprise network trends and shifting network paradigms. With ethernet’s enduring relevance and SD-WAN’s evolution into SASE, how do emerging technologies like SSE influence the competitive dynamics within the carrier landscape and which providers are leading the charge? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Ex...
March 28, 2024
Telecom Operating Models: Envisioning a Zero-Touch System
Enxoo’s Head of Marketing, Maciek Simm, considers the challenges telecom providers face in digitally transforming their operations to enable truly on-demand service delivery across the ecosystem. Can modernizing business systems, codifying manual processes, and an iterative approach bridge the gap between legacy systems and automated partner integration? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Meneze...
March 14, 2024
Driving NaaS Adoption: IT Professionals Prepare
AvidThink’s Founder and Principal, Roy Chua, relates how, as enterprises shift to NaaS for network flexibility and lower costs, IT staff need new skills like automation and security for managing evolving network responsibilities. Service providers are adapting with multi-tenancy, automation, and partnerships. Can NaaS simplify IT while offering flexibility and cost savings for businesses? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at t...
Feb. 29, 2024
Software-Defined Edge: Unraveling Complex Distributed Environments
VMware by Broadcom’s VP & General Manager for SD-WAN and SASE, Abe Ankumah, shares why managing security, performance, and complexity at the edge is crucial as users, applications, and environments become more distributed. Combining SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA, and zero-trust principles ensures comprehensive edge security. How can organizations best prepare their edge infrastructure for the future of distributed computing? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Fee...
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Feb. 15, 2024
Supply Chain Automation: Building the Global Business Internet
Connectbase Founder & CEO, Ben Edmond, discusses how fragmented supply chains and business systems force enterprises to stitch together global networks through tedious manual processes. And how automation, data-driven strategies, and standardized APIs can unify platforms, simplify procurement, and optimize connectivity solutions. But, can supply chain players come together effectively to enable enterprises to easily purchase guaranteed worldwide connectivity? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast ...
Feb. 1, 2024
Zero Trust: Closing the Cybersecurity Gap
Darwinium CEO and Co-founder, Alisdair Faulkner, discusses vulnerabilities of siloed security functions. Unifying fraud prevention and cybersecurity at the network edge, employing a cloud-native SASE, zero-trust architecture, and shared threat data enables rapid threat detection and closes protection gaps. How will this integration reshape cybersecurity strategies against modern threats? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at th...
Jan. 18, 2024
OuterNET Unveiled: Networks in Orbit
Rivada Networks’ CEO and Executive Chairman, Declan Ganley, considers the increasing convergence of terrestrial and satellite networks, and discusses the creation of Rivada’s OuterNET™, a secure, global communication network of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Will the OuterNET spark a new era of hyper-connected communication and what will the future of enterprise connectivity look like as a result? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Exe...
Jan. 4, 2024
Satellite Tech: Beyond Earth’s Business Horizons
Kratos’ SVP of Product Management, Greg Quiggle, explores the transformative impact of satellites on global connectivity. Increased bandwidth and reduced costs lead to business opportunities, including standardized carrier ethernet, cloud connectivity, and 5G support. Will broader satellite industry integration usher in edge computing in space, AI in the stars, and internet powered by satellites? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executi...
Dec. 14, 2023
The Rise of Campus NaaS: Revolutionizing Connectivity
Nile’s Co-founder and CPO, Suresh Katukam, shares how campus Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and AI integration can address Wi-Fi challenges and security concerns in the enterprise. NaaS offers guaranteed performance, built-in zero trust security, and substantial cost savings. Can NaaS transform the enterprise without the need for maintaining infrastructure? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Meneze...
Nov. 30, 2023
Unifying NaaS: Shifting the Network Infrastructure Paradigm
Singtel’s Senior Director, Zulkifli Ahmad, discusses “Unified NaaS” (Network-as-a-Service), an integrated networking approach that consolidates functions like bandwidth, management, and optimization into a single platform accessible on-demand. Will the benefits of unified NaaS—simplified connectivity and management, improved efficiency, and enhanced user experience—streamline digital transformation for enterprises? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Fe...
Nov. 16, 2023
AI, Blockchain, and DOAs: Private Data, Public Trust
DCConnect’s CCO, Charmond Tsang, and Principal Architect, Paul Parker, discuss how blockchain-based Decentralized Autonomous Organizations can transform telecom collaboration and overcome integration hurdles with privacy-centric solutions. How can moving away from centralized models offer an efficient and secure way for operators to share sensitive information? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal...
Oct. 26, 2023
Transforming Telecom: New Technologies and Global Regulations
China Telecom Americas’ VP, Luis Fiallo, discusses the telecom industry’s response to changing connectivity demands, global regulations, and advanced technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT. How do these factors shape a strategic approach, and what changes does the evolving landscape bring for compliance? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Luis Fiallo of Chi...
Sept. 28, 2023
SASE: On the Edge of Securing the Digital Future
Dell’Oro Group’s Senior Research Director, Mauricio Sanchez, explores the paradigm-shifting world of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and its impact on cybersecurity and networking. How will SASE standards and certification, AI’s role in threat detection, and the evolving digital landscape secure our digital future? Join Mauricio, Pascal, and key decision makers driving the NaaS ecosystem at MEF’s inaugural Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE), 2-4 October, in Dallas. For more details and t...