Best Mplify Podcasts (2025)

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Internet-First Infrastructure: Architecting Multi-Cloud Environments 23:05

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ENTERPRISE EDITION Accenture’s Chief Architect for Cloud Network and AI Infrastructure, Amo Mann, reveals how his global enterprise reinvented its network to embrace an internet-first, cloud-native, and AI-ready approach that slashed costs, boosted agility, and hardened security. What does it take to architect cloud, AI, and zero trust to work toge…

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Automated Billing: Seeing the Zero-Dispute Future 17:57

1M ago17:57

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Sage Management CEO, John Nolan, discusses billing disputes that cost the telecom industry billions and delay innovation. He details how a zero-dispute future is possible with automated ordering, smart contracts, and public blockchain. What if the solution to revenue leakage is fixing billing before it breaks? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Pla…

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Plug-and-Play Network Integration: Adapting to Open Connectivity 22:00

1M ago22:00

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Console Connect VP of Professional Services and Technology, Divesh Gupta, explores how automation, open APIs, and AI are reshaping enterprise connectivity with tools like the LSO Adaptor Tool—enabling real-time, on-demand services without intermediaries. Can these innovations deliver standardized, scalable, and secure services across global network…

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AI, APIs, and Blockchain: Accelerating Quote to Cash 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Esther Tech President, April Taylor, details the mounting pressure telecom providers face to streamline operations and cut costs. Now, AI, APIs, and blockchain are transforming intercarrier transactions, eliminating manual processes, reducing disputes, and enabling on-demand services. By how much can automation really accelerate payment? Subscribe …

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Monetizing the Edge: The Future of AI Services 26:43

2M ago26:43

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NVIDIA’s Global Head of Edge Solution Sales, Irfan Ali, explains how service providers can unlock new revenue by transforming their edge locations into AI-powered hubs. Learn how real-time AI services, preloaded models, and cybersecurity integration can create a game-changing opportunity. Can the edge become the service provider’s greatest AI asset…

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NaaS Era: Telecom’s Taylor Swift Moment 14:15

3M ago14:15

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Live from the GNE MainStage: Taylor Swift meets telecom. Lumen VP, David Shacochis, connects Taylor Swift’s evolution to NaaS, MEF, and telecom’s bold future. He features how NaaS is shaking off the old playbook and going full pop star—reinvention, expansion, domination. If you think networking can’t be sensational, this episode is for you. Subscri…

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AI-Powered Networks: Building Innovation Culture 31:03

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ACG Research’s CEO and Principal Analyst, Ray Mota, explores how AI-driven automation is transforming networks, the push for interoperability, and the balance between innovation and regulation. He and Pascal discuss key trends shaping the industry and what’s next for service providers. Can AI redefine network services for the future? Subscribe on Y…

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Securing the Future: Certifiably SASE 31:58

4M ago31:58

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Ian Foo, CTO and EVP of Product for CyberRatings.org, MEF’s testing and certification partner, details the rise of cybercrime, particularly state-sponsored cyber threats, and the critical need for securing operational technology. He discusses the role of SASE certification in mitigating these risks, highlighting its comprehensive testing methods fo…

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Power Play: The State of SASE 18:30

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This special “Power Play” episode recaps SASE’s evolution, including real-world deployment strategies, the role of standardization, and the impact of AI in cybersecurity as industry experts from Versa Networks, Comcast Business, and Dell’Oro Group weigh in on the state of SASE. Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTu…

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Surpassing Manual: Telecom Automated 22:34

5M ago22:34

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Orchest’s CEO, Jeremy Villalobos, outlines how Orchest has modernized to meet customer demands for instant quotes and service delivery, despite complex challenges across global networks, legacy systems, and physical infrastructure. Has automating manual tasks and reallocating resources truly increased profitability and customer value? Subscribe on …

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Agentic AI: Intent-Driven Autonomous Networks

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ServiceNow’s VP & Head of Product Management for Telecom, Media & Technology, Rohit Batra, discusses the future of autonomous networks, intent-based solutions, and the transformative role of agentic AI in telecom. How will AI-driven automation revolutionize customer experiences, streamline operations, and deliver on ambitious visions of fully auton…

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NaaS 2.0: A Fine Balance 22:53

6M ago22:53

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Cisco’s VP of Product Management, Hugo Vliegen, traverses the evolution of networking and its convergence with security. Discover how hybrid NaaS models are reshaping enterprises while automation and cloud strategies modernize connectivity. How can organizations find the right balance between control and simplicity when adopting Network-as-a-Servic…

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AI Transformation: Democratizing Knowledge

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Colt Technology Services’ CEO, Keri Gilder, dives into AI, technology, and workplace transformation to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, challenging job markets, and creating unprecedented opportunities. Can technology truly empower everyone? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Fee…

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Unlocking Resilience: The Intersection of SASE and Zero Trust 27:32

7M ago27:32

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Enterprise Management Associates’ VP of Research, Shamus McGillicuddy, explores the complexities of Zero Trust, providing expert insights on its framework, challenges, and integration with SASE, and how network teams drive cybersecurity success. What are the keys to realizing the full potential of Zero Trust and SASE? Subscribe on Your Favorite Pod…

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Edge AI Networking: SD-WAN in the AI Age 22:23

7M ago22:23

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Broadcom’s Chief Architect for SD-WAN and SASE, Guru Belur, discusses how edge computing and AI are revolutionizing network infrastructure, transforming traditional connectivity paradigms, and how intelligent networking can bridge AI models across diverse environments. Can SD-WAN evolve to support next-generation AI applications? Subscribe on Your …

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Telcos on the AI Edge: Disrupted or Disruptors? 16:56

8M ago16:56

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Omdia Research Director, Brian Washburn, examines the evolving role of AI in telecommunications, from video analytics to edge computing, and the potential for new revenue opportunities for service providers in this rapidly evolving space. How can service providers leverage AI to meet enterprise demands and drive innovation and growth? Subscribe on …

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Power Play: Analysts Sound Off on NaaS 16:04

8M ago16:04

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This special “Power Play” episode recaps insights on the transformative impact of Network-as-a-Service, emphasizing flexibility, automation, and cloud-inspired models. Expert analysts from Frost & Sullivan, AvidThink, and Dell’Oro Group weigh in on the dynamic, scalable nature of NaaS, and its alignment with enterprises’ growing preference for cons…

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NaaS: The Next Frontier in Enterprise Connectivity 26:50

9M ago26:50

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AvidThink‘s Founder and Principal Analyst, Roy Chua, delves into the evolving world of Network-as-a-Service, from flexible enterprise connectivity to AI, APIs, and campus NaaS. Explore how enterprises are adopting NaaS and what’s driving the shift. What will it take for NaaS to become the standard? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple …

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Automation Imperative: Modernizing LATAM Telecom 20:16

9M ago20:16

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Industry expert, Eric Seaman, explains why telecom wholesale in LATAM needs automation to handle growing bandwidth and market changes. As an independent advisor and member of MEF’s LATAM Executive Council, he offers deep insight into why, despite its benefits, challenges like legacy systems and security concerns are hindering adoption. Can LATAM co…

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AI-Powered Telco Networks: A New Era 20:56

10M ago20:56

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Rick Lievano, worldwide CTO of Telco Industry, Microsoft, explores how partnerships between tech companies and telcos are driving innovation through cloud technology, AI, and data solutions. Discover how these collaborations unlock automation, enhance customer experiences, and create new revenue streams. How can AI and cloud technology revolutioniz…

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Power Play: Tech Landscape Transformed 22:13

10M ago22:13

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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 P…

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Enterprise Network Needs: High-Capacity Carrier Opportunities 23:22

11M ago23:22

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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 pref…

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SD-WAN vs MPLS: Battling for Network Dominance 29:55

11M ago29:55

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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 S…

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Bursting the Telecom Pipe: 5G, Cloud, and AI 12:04

12M ago12:04

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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…

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Network Nirvana: The Power of NaaS 20:39

12M ago20:39

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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 w…

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CNaaS: Cracking the Campus Network Code 23:01

1y ago23:01

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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 Plat…

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Africa Rising: Surging Toward Data Sovereignty 13:28

1y ago13:28

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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 req…

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Telecom DNA: Integrating Automation 24:18

1y ago24:18

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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 te…

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Business-Led Advantage: Streamline Processes, Boost Profits 26:30

1y ago26:30

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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…

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Business Internet: The Future is NaaS 27:58

1y ago27:58

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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 harn…

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Cloud Chaos: Simplifying Multi-Cloud Networking 23:25

1y ago23:25

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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 tec…

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Telecom Carrier Insights: Deciphering Network Evolution 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

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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…

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Telecom Operating Models: Envisioning a Zero-Touch System 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

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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 integr…

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Driving NaaS Adoption: IT Professionals Prepare 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

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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 fle…

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Software-Defined Edge: Unraveling Complex Distributed Environments 24:47

1+ y ago24:47

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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…

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Supply Chain Automation: Building the Global Business Internet 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

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Connectbase Founder and 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 …

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Zero Trust: Closing the Cybersecurity Gap 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

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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 cybersec…

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OuterNET Unveiled: Networks in Orbit 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

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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 fut…

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Satellite Tech: Beyond Earth’s Business Horizons 23:13

1+ y ago23:13

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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 …

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The Rise of Campus NaaS: Revolutionizing Connectivity 23:06

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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 infrastru…

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Unifying NaaS: Shifting the Network Infrastructure Paradigm 17:51

1+ y ago17:51

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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 enhance…

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AI, Blockchain, and DOAs: Private Data, Public Trust

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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…

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Transforming Telecom: New Technologies and Global Regulations 21:29

1+ y ago21:29

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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…

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SASE: On the Edge of Securing the Digital Future 20:45

2y ago20:45

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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 …

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Navigating NaaS: Beyond the Hype 17:03

2y ago17:03

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Vertical Systems Group’s Director of Research, Erin Dunne, explores Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), its evolution from data centers to cloud, and the challenges and potential benefits it presents. Can standardization, collaboration, and automation lead to a seamless NaaS ecosystem? Join Erin, Pascal, and key decision makers driving the NaaS ecosystem …

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The Shift to NaaS: Where Connectivity and Security Converge 18:06

2y ago18:06

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AvidThink’s founder and principal, Roy Chua, discusses enterprise challenges in wide area connectivity and security. To simplify operations, many turn to Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) leveraging secure access service edge (SASE) and security service edge (SSE). How does NaaS, reinforced by SASE and SSE, improve agility, reduce costs, and prioritize c…

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Network-as-a-Service: The Utility of Networking 18:02

2y ago18:02

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Frost & Sullivan’s Senior Industry Director, Steve Thomas, explores the rise of NaaS adoption, driven by its OpEx model, dynamic scalability, and alignment with cloud-enabled technologies like SD-WAN and SASE. How is NaaS changing the way businesses procure and manage their networks? Join Steve, Pascal, and key decision makers driving the NaaS ecos…

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Service Orchestration: Automating Good Intentions 19:53

2y ago19:53

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Inmanta’s Co-founder and CTO, Bart Vanbrabant, explains the importance of intent-driven service orchestration in the telecommunications industry and the benefits of using a digital twin to test service-orchestration models. How do these technologies help operators automate services, improve efficiency and reliability, minimize outages, and reduce c…

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Blockchain: Unchaining the Blocks to Accurate Billing and Ordering 30:49

2y ago30:49

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Sage Management’s CEO, Tiffany Brown, explains blockchain’s impact on telecom and why it is essential to address outdated billing and ordering systems prone to errors. How will blockchain save carriers and businesses time and money? Subscribe on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge epi…

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Edge Compute: Defining the Edge of Digital Transformation 22:40

2y ago22:40

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Zayo’s CTO, Frank Cittadino, explains that as security, mobility, and hybrid workforce environments become increasingly important for companies, so does edge computing. How can pushing computing power closer to where applications are consumed improve the performance and efficiency of applications, and enable real-time decision-making? Subscribe on …