Episode web page: https://tinyurl.com/2b3dz2z8 ----------------------- Rate Insights Unlocked and write a review If you appreciate Insights Unlocked , please give it a rating and a review. Visit Apple Podcasts, pull up the Insights Unlocked show page and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the trailers, you'll find Ratings and Reviews. Click on a star rating. Scroll down past the highlighted review and click on "Write a Review." You'll make my day. ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked , we explore the evolving landscape of omnichannel strategies with Kate MacCabe, founder of Flywheel Strategy. With nearly two decades of experience in digital strategy and product management, Kate shares her insights on bridging internal silos, leveraging customer insights, and designing omnichannel experiences that truly resonate. From the early days of DTC growth to today’s complex, multi-touchpoint customer journeys, Kate explains why omnichannel is no longer optional—it’s essential. She highlights a standout example from Anthropologie, demonstrating how brands can create a unified customer experience across digital and physical spaces. Whether you’re a marketing leader, UX strategist, or product manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice on aligning teams, integrating user feedback, and building a future-proof omnichannel strategy. Key Takeaways: ✅ Omnichannel vs. Multichannel: Many brands think they’re omnichannel, but they’re really just multichannel. Kate breaks down the difference and how to shift toward true integration. ✅ Anthropologie’s Success Story: Learn how this brand seamlessly blended physical and digital experiences to create a memorable, data-driven customer journey. ✅ User Feedback is the Secret Weapon: Discover how continuous user testing—before, during, and after a launch—helps brands fine-tune their strategies and avoid costly mistakes. ✅ Aligning Teams for Success: Cross-functional collaboration is critical. Kate shares tips on breaking down silos between marketing, product, and development teams. ✅ Emerging Tech & Omnichannel: Instead of chasing the latest tech trends, Kate advises businesses to define their strategic goals first—then leverage AI, AR, and other innovations to enhance the customer experience. Quotes from the Episode: 💬 "Omnichannel isn’t just about being everywhere; it’s about creating seamless bridges between every touchpoint a customer interacts with." – Kate MacCabe 💬 "Companies that truly listen to their users—through qualitative and quantitative insights—are the ones that thrive in today’s competitive landscape." – Kate MacCabe Resources & Links: 🔗 Learn more about Flywheel Strategy 🔗 Connect with Kate MacCabe on LinkedIn 🔗 Explore UserTesting for customer insights for marketers…
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Jeremy Villalobos of Orchest:
- Why is automation essential for the future of telecom?
- How can companies start their automation journey without overwhelming their organization?
- Why does address validation remain such a critical challenge in telecom automation?
- Why is API standardization crucial for seamless interconnection between global networks?
- What unique challenges does the Latin American telecom market face in adopting automation?
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- Also listen in on Jeremy and Pascal’s last episode together discussing Disruptive Technologies in the LATAM Market: The Rising Tide.
- And don’t miss Eric Seaman and Pascal’s episode, Automation Imperative: Modernizing LATAM Telecom.
- Explore MEF’s LSO APIs for service automation.
- Browse the LSO API Catalog and blend LSO APIs on MEF’s LSO Marketplace
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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?
In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Jeremy Villalobos of Orchest:
- Why is automation essential for the future of telecom?
- How can companies start their automation journey without overwhelming their organization?
- Why does address validation remain such a critical challenge in telecom automation?
- Why is API standardization crucial for seamless interconnection between global networks?
- What unique challenges does the Latin American telecom market face in adopting automation?
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- Also listen in on Jeremy and Pascal’s last episode together discussing Disruptive Technologies in the LATAM Market: The Rising Tide.
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- Explore MEF’s LSO APIs for service automation.
- Browse the LSO API Catalog and blend LSO APIs on MEF’s LSO Marketplace
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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 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 Ray Mota of ACG Research: How can AI-driven automation transform network operational efficiency? What emerging technologies are reshaping service provider capabilities? How are customer expectations evolving and what does it mean for service providers? What challenges do network providers face in balancing innovation with regulatory compliance? Can standardization and interoperability accelerate technological adoption? Learn More Also read Ray’s Edge VIEW Blog post, Analyst Insights: Importance of Network-as-a-Service in the Modern Telecom Ecosystem . Learn more about how MEF is accelerating Service Automation . Explore more of ACG Research’s insights on industry trends and market analysis at ACGcc.com About Our Guest Ray Mota, CEO and Principal Analyst, ACG Research Ray Mota, Ph.D., responsible for the Carrier Strategy & Infrastructure Services and SD-WAN Service, brings a talent for complex technical and critical thinking and provides strategic direction, sharp analysis, and expert advice on networking issues, specializing in design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Prior to founding ACG Research Dr. Mota worked for Aberdeen Group, ManageAll, Micros-To-Mainframes, Advanced Technology Group, Eastman Kodak and the IRS. As a CTO, he designed, implemented and supported complex trading floor systems and large WAN Frame Relay and ATM networks. He also provided training on Sniffer, HP Advisor protocol analysis tools, and MPLS architectures. Ray has also developed cloud applications and has a software patent attributed to him. Ray is recognized as an expert in topics relating to networks, managed services, operational efficiency, and business modeling. He has been the keynote speaker for global telecom events. His insightful commentaries and analyses have been published in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Bloomberg, Telecom Magazine, MSNBC, CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, Businessweek, NY Times, SF Chronicle, and other industry publications. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post AI-Powered Networks: Building Innovation Culture appeared first on MEF .…
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 for malware, exploits, and evasions. How does third-party certification enhance vendor trust and validate enterprise security and performance amid rising cyber threats? 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 Ian Foo of CyberRatings.org: How is the cyber-crime space evolving? Which industry opportunities and challenges are key in the SASE arena? How does CyberRatings.org’s testing for MEF SASE certification differ from other types of testing in the industry? What value does testing and certification bring to the table for SASE vendors, service providers, and enterprise end users? Learn More Read Pascal’s recent article, 5 Reasons Enterprises Should Demand Certified SASE Offerings Read the CyberRatings.org blog post on The Hidden Danger of Evasions Also listen to CyberRatings.org’s Chairman and CEO, Vikram Phatak, discuss the current cybercrime ecosystem in the podcast episode, Ransomware-as-a-Service: Securing the Enterprise . Explore MEF’s certifications for SASE services . Read MEF’s State of the Industry Report: SASE . About Our Guest Ian Foo, CTO and EVP of Product, CyberRatings.org Ian Foo has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, network engineering, and product development. Previously, he was Senior Product Manager at Google, focusing on Cloud Networking and special projects within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). There he drove vision, strategy, roadmap, and development of networking and routing at global scale to create platforms enabling effective enterprise cloud transformation for Google’s customers. This included leading the cross-Google effort to bring IP multicast to Google Cloud, unblocking Cloud transformation for Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Media/Broadcast/Entertainment industries. Prior to Google he was Director of Product & GTM for Service Providers at Commvault where he led product management for Service Provider transformation from traditional on-premises solutions to Cloud SaaS based models and platforms. Earlier in his career he held senior product and technical leadership positions focusing on security, enterprise solutions, service provider solutions, data center networking, global scale routing, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) at several global technology companies including Huawei, Cisco, and BBN/GTE Internetworking/Verizon. Ian currently holds 13 U.S. patents that include methods for creating software defined ordered service patterns in communications networks, method for selectively manipulating control traffic to improve network performance, and techniques for providing security protection in wireless networks. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Securing the Future: Certifiably SASE appeared first on MEF .…
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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-Service? 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 Hugo Vliegen of Cisco: What defines NaaS in today’s complex enterprise environment? How can organizations create flexible network solutions that span on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments? What strategies can service providers use to differentiate themselves in the NaaS marketplace? What role do automation and APIs play in modernizing network infrastructure? Learn More Get the 2025 MEF NaaS Industry Blueprint . Also listen in on Meter’s Co-founder and CEO, Anil Varanasi, in Network Nirvana: The Power of NaaS . Enjoy our NaaS podcast episode recap, Power Play: Analysts Sound Off on NaaS . Meet more members of the MEF Technology Advisory Board (TAB) . About Our Guest Hugo Vliegen, VP Product Management & Technical Marketing, Enterprise Routing & SD-WAN, Cisco Hugo Vliegen has global responsibility for product management and technical marketing for Enterprise Routing & SDWAN. Hugo has 25+ years of experience in marketing and technology leadership roles. Over the years, he has worked with numerous enterprise customers, service providers, and channel partners to define business strategies and product/solution requirements for networking and security infrastructure. Hugo also brings experience from working at cloud and IoT startups, including Aryaka, Nebbiolo and Infogear (acquired by Cisco). He is the cofounder of several new product lines in the networking and security space generating $100M+ in yearly revenues. Hugo started his career in Manufacturing IT and Automation. Hugo earned a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Twente and graduated with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the Eindhoven University of Technology in The Netherlands. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post NaaS 2.0: A Fine Balance appeared first on MEF .…
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 Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Keri Gilder of Colt Technology Services: How are AI and quantum computing transforming innovation cycles across industries? Will emerging technologies replace jobs or create new opportunities, and what skills will be most critical to learn in the next decade? How can we address diversity and inclusion challenges in the technology sector? What does the future of Network as a Service (NaaS) look like for global enterprises? How can we ensure AI development represents diverse perspectives and data? Learn More Also listen to this AI-focused podcast with Rick Lievano of Microsoft, AI-Powered Telco Networks: A New Era . And this AI-focused podcast with Broadcom’s Chief Architect for SD-WAN and SASE, Guru Belur, Edge AI Networking: SD-WAN in the AI Age . Meet more members of the MEF CEO Advisory Board (CAB) . About Our Guest Keri Gilder, Chief Executive Officer, Colt Technology Services Appointed to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in May 2020, Keri is responsible for executing Colt’s strategy, which centers around transforming the way the world works through the power of connectivity. Before becoming CEO, Keri was Colt’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), leading global teams across sales, presales and marketing, as well as working closely with the wider organization to ensure Colt delivered for its customers. Before joining Colt, Keri held several leadership roles at Ciena but was most recently its Vice President and General Manager EMEA, responsible for guiding Ciena’s EMEA service provider and enterprise customers, as well as partners. Keri is passionate about promoting Inclusion and Diversity to ensure Colt is a business where everyone feels they can bring their true selves to work. In addition, Keri brings this passion to the wider industry as the Chair of the TM Forum’s Diversity & Inclusion Council and President of the Global Telecom Women’s Network. Prior to Ciena, Keri worked in multiple roles for Lucent Technologies, and she has also worked for Hughes Aircraft as a Network Engineer. Keri has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Management Information Systems (MIS) from New Mexico State University. Keri lives in London with her husband and two children and is based at Colt’s head office in London. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post AI Transformation: Democratizing Knowledge appeared first on MEF .…
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 Podcast Platform Apple Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Shamus McGillicuddy of Enterprise Management Associates: Why has Zero Trust become a foundational approach in modern cybersecurity? What role do technologies like SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) play in Zero Trust strategies? How do network and cybersecurity teams need to collaborate to successfully implement Zero Trust? What are the biggest technical challenges organizations face when deploying Zero Trust frameworks? What practical steps can companies take today to accelerate their journey to Zero Trust? Learn More See MEF’s industry-first Zero Trust framework . Read MEF’s State of the Industry Report: SASE . Watch EMA’s webinar, Zero Trust Networking: How Network Teams Support Cybersecurity and read their report About Our Guest Shamus McGillicuddy, Vice President of Research, Enterprise Management Associates Shamus McGillicuddy is the Vice President of Research at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA). With nearly 20 years of IT industry experience, Shamus leads EMA’s network infrastructure and operations practice. He identifies and evaluates cutting edge trends that impact the networking industry, and he advises IT professionals on best practices for designing, building, and managing their networks. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Unlocking Resilience: The Intersection of SASE and Zero Trust appeared first on MEF .…
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 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 Guru Belur of VeloCloud by Broadcom: How can SD-WAN technology adapt to support the unique networking demands of AI and generative AI applications? What challenges do organizations face when deploying AI applications across distributed networks? What role does edge computing play in the emerging AI landscape? How are AI workloads transforming network connectivity requirements? Learn More Also listen in on VMware by Broadcom’s VP & General Manager for SD-WAN and SASE, Abe Ankumah, and our host, Pascal Menezes, discuss the Software-Defined Edge: Unraveling Complex Distributed Environments . See MEF’s digital service standards for overlay services with SD-WAN . About Our Guest Gurudutt Belur, Chief Architect, VeloCloud by Broadcom Gurudutt Belur is the Chief Architect for the VeloCloud SD-WAN and SASE product line at Broadcom. In this role he has been responsible for driving the evolution of VeloCloud from SD-WAN to a multi service connectivity fabric incorporating SSE and ZTNA capabilities tying users anywhere to applications anywhere connected via a variety of underlays. He has been working on networking and security solutions for more than two decades at companies like VMware and Oracle. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Edge AI Networking: SD-WAN in the AI Age appeared first on MEF .…
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 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 Brian Washburn of Omdia: How is AI transforming the telecommunications landscape? What are the most promising use cases for AI in the telecom industry? How can telcos leverage AI without complex integration projects? What role will edge computing play in enabling new AI-powered services and revenue streams? What standards and frameworks are emerging to align AI capabilities with enterprise needs? Learn More Access Omdia’s e-book: Future-ready telcos: Navigating the next era of connectivity and innovation Read Brian’s recent research on AI and the Future of Network Services View AI panels and sessions at MEF’s most recent Global NaaS Event, GNE 2024 Also listen to our recent podcast with Rick Lievano of Microsoft: AI Powered Telco Networks: A New Era About Our Guest Brian Washburn, Research Director, Service Provider, Enterprise & Wholesale, Omdia Brian Washburn works in the service provider, enterprise and wholesale group, supporting its enterprise networks and wholesale, workspace services, and digital enterprise services practices. Brian has covered communications and networking services for nearly 30 years with Ovum and now Omdia. His coverage spans how enterprises buy and use network and related managed services, as well as how providers can build, market and sell, deliver, and operate their services for enterprises most effectively. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Telcos on the AI Edge: Disrupted or Disruptors? appeared first on MEF .…
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 consumption-based, OpEx-oriented approaches. 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 analysts: Steve Thomas, Frost & Sullivan’s Industry Director, breaks down how Network-as-a-Service can be the answer to unlocking flexibility, automation, and efficiency for organizations. Listen to the full episode: Business Internet: The Future of is NaaS Roy Chua, AvidThink’s Founder and Principal, 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 . Listen to the full episode: Driving NaaS Adoption: IT Professionals Prepare Siân Morgan, Dell’Oro Group’s Research Director, shares how the innovative approach of Campus Network-as-a-Service (CNaaS) is revolutionizing LAN management. Listen to the full episode: CNaaS: Cracking the Campus Network Code Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Power Play: Analysts Sound Off on NaaS appeared first on MEF .…
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 Spotify Pandora YouTube RSS Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Roy Chua of AvidThink: How are enterprises using Network-as-a-Service for flexible, on-demand connectivity? What role do APIs and automation play in the adoption of NaaS? How are AI workloads influencing NaaS requirements and offerings? How is the NaaS ecosystem evolving with carriers, hyperscalers, and new market entrants? Why is standardization crucial for the growth of NaaS? Learn More Explore how MEF is architecting a new generation of Network-as-a-Service and get the MEF NaaS Industry Blueprint in English or Spanish. Read Roy’s recent blog: Analyst Insights: NaaS Evolution See Roy’s recent Campus and Enterprise NaaS report at AvidThink Also listen to Roy’s podcast: Driving NaaS Adoption: IT Professionals Prepare Meet AvidThink’s Roy Chua at MEF’s Global NaaS Event, GNE 2024 About Our Guest Roy Chua, Founder and Principal, AvidThink Roy Chua is a principal at AvidThink, an independent research and advisory service focused on infrastructure technologies. Roy is a frequent speaker at telecom and cloud conferences, and AvidThink has been quoted by and featured in major publications including the WSJ, Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless, The New Stack, and Light Reading. Roy was also a co-founder at SDxCentral, a technology publication. He previously worked as a management consultant for Fortune 500 and startup companies, specializing in go-to-market and product strategy. Roy is a graduate of UC Berkeley’s electrical engineering and computer science program and MIT’s Sloan School of Business. With over 20 years of experience in telecom and enterprise computing, networking, and security, he has also founded several Silicon Valley startups. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post NaaS: The Next Frontier in Enterprise Connectivity appeared first on MEF .…
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 companies effectively leverage automation to stay competitive and manage evolving market demands? 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 Eric Seaman: What are the primary drivers behind the increasing need for automation in the LATAM telecom market? What unique challenges do LATAM telecom companies face in adopting automation technologies? How can MEF standards and APIs facilitate automation and interoperability among LATAM telecom operators? What lessons can LATAM telecoms learn from global automation trends? What are the future trends in telecom automation, and how can LATAM companies stay ahead? Learn More Meet the full MEF LATAM Executive Council . Listen to Orchest Technologies’ COO, and Chair of the LATAM Executive Council, Jeremy Villalobos, describe the current state of connectivity services throughout the Latin American market in this podcast episode: Disruptive Technologies in the LATAM Market: The Rising Tide Explore how MEF is helping organizations to accelerate digital transformation through Service Automation . About Our Guest Eric Seaman, Independent Advisor Eric Seaman is an Electrical Engineer and holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the Technological Institute of Monterrey, Mexico. In his 30+ years of experience in the telecom business, Eric has held C-level executive positions in which he has developed and operated networks across LATAM. His responsibilities have covered strategic planning, engineering, design, deployment, service assurance and operations of networks supporting mission-critical IP transit, content delivery, transport, and B2B among others. He started his career with Harris Corporation as technical leader of a United States of America Department of Defense (DoD) military project in Central America. In the last years, as regional CTO of the One Network, He led the design and deployment of Millicom/TIGO’s international infrastructure right from its early stages. Eric is also a seasoned leader in technical operations, presales, solutions design, business automation and customer support for the International Wholesale and Multi-National enterprise lines of business. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Automation Imperative: Modernizing LATAM Telecom appeared first on MEF .…
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 revolutionize the future of telco networks? 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 Rick Lievano of Microsoft: How can leveraging cloud technology enable telcos to improve network efficiency and performance? What are the key benefits of using AI and machine learning in telco networks? How do cloud-based analytics assist service providers in gaining deeper insights into customer behavior and network performance? How can telcos collaborate with cloud providers to develop innovative new services and applications? How will service providers ensure a smooth transition to a cloud-based network architecture? Learn More See MEF’s digital service standards for underlay connectivity and overlay services . About Our Guest Rick Lievano, CTO, Microsoft Rick Lievano is the Worldwide CTO for the Microsoft Telecommunications industry. Rick works with customers and partners in developing telecommunications industry solutions and reference architectures to address the rapidly changing needs of service providers across the globe. He is an enthusiastic participant and speaker in many industry communities, an advocate of industry frameworks and open standards, and holds TM Forum Open Digital Architecture and Business Development Manager Career Certifications. At TM Forum, he is a member of the Collaboration Sub-Committee, overseeing the effective creation and adoption of pragmatic best practices and standards to deliver value to the membership. Rick currently leads initiatives to help operators achieve more by infusing Artificial Intelligence across their business in a secure and responsible manner. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post AI-Powered Telco Networks: A New Era appeared first on MEF .…
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 and more with executives: Declan Ganley, Rivada Networks’ CEO and Executive Chairman, considers the increasing convergence of terrestrial and satellite networks. Listen to the full episode: OuterNET Unveiled: Networks in Orbit Arun Dev, Equinix’s Global Head of Digital Interconnection, discusses the evolving needs of enterprises, the complexities of managing diverse cloud environments, and the growing significance of AI in business operations. Listen to the full episode: Cloud Chaos: Simplifying Multi-Cloud Networking Maciek Simm, Enxoo’s Head of Marketing, considers the challenges telecom providers face in digitally transforming their operations to enable truly on-demand service delivery across the ecosystem. Listen to the full episode: Telecom Operating Models: Envisioning a Zero-Touch System Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Power Play: Tech Landscape Transformed appeared first on MEF .…
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 the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Charlie Reed of ATLANTIC-ACM: What’s fueling the increased demand for high-bandwidth connections? How are cloud services and data centers influencing the evolution of network infrastructure? How are telecom providers adapting their offerings to cater to the high-speed, high-capacity needs of modern businesses? How is the rise of AI and machine learning impacting bandwidth demands and network infrastructure requirements? What unique connectivity challenges do AI training models and large language models present for telecom providers? Learn More About MEF’s High-Speed Connectivity service standards . See how ATLANTIC-ACM advises clients in the telecommunications services and infrastructure markets at ATLANTIC-ACM.com Meet ATLANTIC-ACM’s Charlie Reed at MEF’s next Global NaaS Event Read Network Computing’s article, Carrier Ethernet Key to Delivering Advanced IP Services About Our Guest Charlie Reed, Partner, ATLANTIC-ACM Charlie Reed has analyzed the telecom market for ATLANTIC-ACM since 2005, specializing in quantitative market modeling. He has a broad perspective on the connectivity ecosystem with deep expertise in the enterprise and wholesale carrier market trends. Charlie is responsible for the firm’s delivery of data-intensive sizing and analysis projects, along with the development of market models and algorithms to isolate trends from large and diverse datasets. Charlie is a key contributor to ATLANTIC-ACM’s thought leadership and has presented at numerous conferences. Charlie has a B.A. in economics from Colby College in Economics and Business and 4-time NCAA academic all American for Alpine Ski Racing. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Enterprise Network Needs: High-Capacity Carrier Opportunities appeared first on MEF .…
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 TeleGeography: Has SD-WAN truly become the new normal for enterprise networks? What SD-WAN deployment models are companies using—DIY, managed services, or hybrid? Is MPLS on its way out, or will it continue to play a role in enterprise connectivity? How rapidly is SASE adoption growing, and how does it tie into the SD-WAN trend? What are the key drivers and obstacles for enterprises embracing NaaS? Learn More About MEF 3.0 Underlay Connectivity Services with SD-WAN . Download Executive Summary of TeleGeography’s latest WAN Manager Survey Explore the data and analysis in TeleGeography’s Cloud and WAN Research Service Read Greg’s blog post, How Are Network Pros Integrating Cloud and Networking-as-a-Service? Meet TeleGeography’s Greg Bryan at MEF’s Global NaaS Event GNE 2024 About Our Guest Greg Bryan, Senior Manager, Enterprise Research, TeleGeography Greg is Senior Manager, Enterprise Research, at TeleGeography. He’s spent nearly two decades at TeleGeography developing many of their pricing products and reports about enterprise networks. He is a frequent speaker at conferences about corporate wide area networks and enterprise telecom services. He also hosts the TeleGeography Explains the Internet Podcast. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post SD-WAN vs MPLS: Battling for Network Dominance appeared first on MEF .…
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 Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Jeff Miller of Synchronoss Technologies: How are telecom carriers using cloud services to create new revenue streams? What strategies are being employed to reduce customer churn in the telecom industry? What role does AI play in improving the customer experience for telecom subscribers? In what ways can 5G infrastructure be better leveraged to improve ROI for service providers? What are the benefits of integrating machine learning into telecom cloud services? Learn More MEF’s work in high-speed connectivity in MEF 3.0 Underlay Connectivity Services . See how Synchronoss addresses broadband connectivity utilizing MEF LSO APIs in the Edge VIEW blog, MEF Member Spotlight with Synchronoss: Synching with MEF Programs and LSO API Support . Read the Edge VIEW blog post, Three 5G Use Cases Powered By Orchestration . About Our Guest Jeff Miller, President and CEO, Synchronoss Technologies Jeff Miller serves as President and CEO of Synchronoss Technologies. During his tenure as CEO, Miller has placed increased focus on driving the growth of the Synchronoss Cloud business, which has enjoyed accelerated subscriber adoption and expansion with new customers. Miller previously served as President for IDEAL Industries Technology Group, following a 16-year experience with Motorola Mobility where he served as Corporate Vice President of North America. Miller also serves on the Board of 1871, Chicago’s largest start-up incubator, and on the non-profit Boards of Aspire Chicago and Junior Achievement. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Bursting the Telecom Pipe: 5G, Cloud, and AI appeared first on MEF .…
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 Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Anil Varanasi, Co-founder and CEO of Meter: How is NaaS evolving to meet modern enterprise needs? What role does custom hardware play in next-generation networking? How are companies balancing internet-based connectivity with private backbones for mission-critical applications? What emerging trends are on enterprise networking’s horizon? Will the integration of campus networks, wide-area networks, and cloud services redefine digital transformation strategies forever? Learn More Explore how MEF is architecting a new generation of Network-as-a-Service and get the MEF NaaS Industry Blueprint in English or Spanish. Join us at MEF’s global Network-as-a-Service event, GNE 2024, 28–30 October 2024 in Dallas, Texas, USA. Registration is open; earlybird rates end 15 August. More details at GNE.MEF.net Also read Meter’s recent blog post, Network as a Service (NaaS): What It Should Be and Why It Matters About Our Guest Anil Varanasi, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Meter Anil Varanasi is the CEO of Meter, a company that provides internet infrastructure for businesses. He co-founded the company with his brother, Sunil, in 2015. Meter’s full-stack approach combines hardware, software, and operations to provide enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and more secure to customers across industries including Brex, Higher Ground Education, Stord, and Tishman Speyer. Anil is also a member of the board of The Roots of Progress, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century. He graduated from George Mason University with degrees in both economics and computer networking. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Network Nirvana: The Power of NaaS appeared first on MEF .…
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 Morgan of Dell’Oro: How does CNaaS differ from traditional campus networking models? What are the key benefits and drivers behind adopting CNaaS? What role does cloud management, automation, and software-defined networking play in CNaaS? How is CNaaS enabling digital transformation technologies like AI, private 5G, and edge computing? What is the outlook for the CNaaS market? Learn More Explore how MEF is architecting a new generation of Network-as-a-Service and get the MEF NaaS Industry Blueprint in English or Spanish. Also listen to Nile’s Co-founder and CPO, Suresh Katukam, discuss Campus Network-as-a-Service (CNaaS) and AI integration with Pascal in the podcast episode, The Rise of Campus NaaS: Revolutionizing Connectivity . Read Dell’Oro Group’s latest Campus NaaS research, Advanced Research Reports on Campus NaaS and Public Cloud-Managed LAN About Our Guest Siân Morgan, Research Director, Enterprise WLAN & CNaaS, Dell’Oro Group Siân Morgan joined Dell’Oro Group in 2022 and is responsible for the Wireless LAN, and Campus NaaS and Public-Cloud Managed LAN market research program She’s known for delivering comprehensive quantitative insights into the Enterprise Wireless LAN market and cloud platform adoption, including AI. With over 25 years of senior management experience in telecom and network technologies, such as 5G, OpenStack, LTE, IMS, and Wi-Fi, Ms. Morgan has held various roles in pre-sales, R&D, and post-sales support. Fluent in both French and English from a decade in Europe, her research is widely cited in industry publications. Ms. Morgan is also a frequent industry conference speaker. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post CNaaS: Cracking the Campus Network Code appeared first on MEF .…
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, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Marisa Trisolino of CMC Networks: What major trends and opportunities are emerging in Africa’s telecommunications industry? How is the rise of cloud computing, data centers, and edge requirements impacting the region? How are subsea cables enhancing connectivity and reducing bandwidth costs in Africa? What are the challenges in shifting to flexible consumption models like on-demand and pay-as-you-go for connectivity services? How can standards and certifications from organizations like MEF help enable the transition to automated NaaS delivery in Africa? Learn More Hear more from Marisa from the GNE 2023 panel on YouTube, Executive Perspectives: Driving Value & Productivity with NaaS Transformation Read about CMC Networks’ certification background on MEF’s Edge VIEW Blog, Q&A with CMC Networks, the First Africa-based Provider to Achieve MEF 3.0 CE Certification . About Our Guest Marisa Trisolino, Chief Executive Officer, CMC Marisa comes to CMC from AT&T, where she had a successful career for the last 21 years, serving in a variety of roles including sales, supplier management and strategic planning. Marisa is an accomplished and energetic leader with a track record of improving service quality, increasing sales and managing costs and carrier relationships in the wholesale industry. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Africa Rising: Surging Toward Data Sovereignty appeared first on MEF .…
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 Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Bertrand Buclin of AT&T: How is automation reshaping the telecom industry? What challenges does the telecom industry face in adapting infrastructure to meet the demands of automation? What essential features of an automated ecosystem provide flexibility and scalability? How can automation augment and empower human workers rather than replace them? What role does automation play in enabling service providers to deliver on-demand, customized services, and experiences? Learn More Watch Bertrand Buclin’s presentation from GNE 2023 Explore how MEF enables service automation . See the latest LSO APIs and resources on the LSO Marketplace About Our Guest Bertrand Buclin, Head of International Infrastructure and Technology, AT&T Bertrand has been with AT&T for 27 years, and held a variety of positions, in AT&T Labs Research; as head of international engineering in the outsourcing arm of AT&T; as head of pricing and contracting and pre-sales solutioning; as assistant vice-president for access strategy and planning, worldwide; and most recently as head of technology management for AT&T’s international division. He is managing the development and deployment of AT&T’s international capabilities, spanning the access acquisition, system development and network presence, and is aligning it with the capabilities required to support the products that AT&T is selling to its customers internationally. He has been one of the driving forces within AT&T around the development of the concepts that led to the LSO framework and has managed its implementation within AT&T’s international environment. While AT&T’s lead is the adoption of the LSO Sonata API for trading with other carriers is very public, Bertrand’s focus is more on what sits behind the API, and the automation benefits in brings to AT&T’s operation in the end-to-end business processes, from quoting through provisioning, change implementation, trouble management and invoice validation. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Telecom DNA: Integrating Automation appeared first on MEF .…
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 explores these topics and more with Rinoy Varkey of IdeaHelix: Why is a business-led approach crucial for successful digital transformation in the telecom industry? What role does technology play in enabling and supporting these transformations? How can automation streamline tasks like quotes and orders in telecom businesses? Why is standardization important for driving efficiency and automation? What strategies can telecom companies implement to streamline processes and adapt to evolving industry trends? Learn More Explore how service automation accelerates digital transformation. Understand how digital service standards improve the customer experience and profitability. Join Rinoy and other IdeaHelix executives 28–30 October 2024 in Dallas, Texas, USA, at MEF’s Global NaaS Event About Our Guest Rinoy Varkey, Customer Success Officer, IdeaHelix Rinoy Varkey is the Customer Success Officer at IdeaHelix. He is an accomplished digital transformation champion, having led successful implementations globally. Previously, Rinoy served at IBM Consulting as a Global Partner, Salesforce and Salesforce Industries. Prior to this, he has held various Director-level roles at KPMG-ATOS, Oracle, and Vlocity. Rinoy has overseen the implementation of complex programs using distributed delivery models in Communications, Media, Energy & Utilities and Financial Services. He leads with a business-first approach to delivering digital transformations that drive measurable impact on business KPI’s. Rinoy deploys innovative solutions for customers that use technology as an enabler for business advantage and agility. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Business-Led Advantage: Streamline Processes, Boost Profits appeared first on MEF .…
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 Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Steve Thomas of Frost & Sullivan: How is automation changing the way businesses access and manage their network connections with Network-as-a-Service? Beyond bandwidth, what new features and functionalities are being offered through NaaS? Can blockchain technology improve the efficiency and accuracy of NaaS billing and settlements? How can businesses leverage NaaS to gain greater flexibility and control? What steps can businesses take to explore and potentially migrate to a NaaS model? Learn More Listen to Steve’s previous Executives at the Edge podcast: Network-as-a-Service: The Unity of Networking See MEF’s vision for NaaS in the NaaS Industry Blueprint Read Frost & Sullivan’s latest NaaS report: NaaS is Transforming Network Operators into API-focused Integrators Join MEF and key industry decision makers 28-30 October in Dallas, Texas, USA at MEF’s Global NaaS Event About Our Guest Steve Thomas, Senior Industry Director – Enterprise Network Services, Frost & Sullivan Steve Thomas is a Senior Industry Director in the ICT-Enterprise Network Services practice at Frost & Sullivan. He has 20+ years of experience managing network technologies and the ecosystem that supports them. During his career, he has held roles in Service Management, Network Engineering, IT, and Marketing. Steve joined Frost & Sullivan in 2022 after more than 25 years working with leading service provider and enterprise IT firms, including Orange Business and General Motors IT Telecom Group. He holds a BS in Economics and Masters Telecom Management. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Business Internet: The Future is NaaS appeared first on MEF .…
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 Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Arun Dev of Equinix: How can businesses navigate the ever-growing complexity of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments? What innovative solutions are emerging to simplify cloud connectivity, computing power, and energy efficiency for enterprises? Why is the rise of AI driving new requirements for high-performance, low-latency networks, and computing resources? What role does sustainability play in driving cutting-edge technology solutions in the digital economy? Learn More Read the MEF Edge VIEW blog post spotlighting Arun, Insights from Executives at the Edge: The Evolving World of Digital Infrastructure . Watch Arun Dev’s panel from MEF GNE 2023 | 4 October | What it Takes to Build an Automated Ecosystem with Many Services & Partners Also listen to the “Power Play” recap podcast episode featuring Arun, Power Play: Tech Landscape Transformed . Explore how MEF’s digital service standards support multi-cloud environments. Access MEF’s game-changing enterprise business and operational LSO API portfolio on the MEF LSO Marketplace About Our Guest Arun Dev, Global Head of Digital Interconnection, Equinix Arun Dev is a transformational Product & Engineering Executive with a track record of building resilient, scalable, and high-performance Cloud services. Arun is currently the Vice President and Global Head of Digital Interconnection at Equinix. He is responsible for the overall profitability and growth of Equinix’s Digital Interconnection products globally including management of the existing portfolio and new product innovation. Arun leads global Product and Engineering teams that are focused on building & running Equinix’s market leading Fabric, Internet Exchange, Internet Access, Precision Time and Metro Connect products. Arun is passionate about building Engineering, Product & SRE teams with a culture centered on client success, inclusiveness, diversity, efficient execution, automation, and innovation. He likes the challenge of building new teams or transforming existing teams using metrics, monitoring, and alerting to measure & improve operational processes and performance. Prior to joining Equinix, Arun held Executive & Leadership roles at IBM and Royal Bank of Canada. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Cloud Chaos: Simplifying Multi-Cloud Networking appeared first on MEF .…
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 Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Rosemary Cochran of Vertical Systems Group: How are carriers adapting to meet the increasing demands for connectivity in enterprise networks? How do catalysts such as cost, control, and cybersecurity influence enterprise network migration strategies? How are carriers integrating SD-WAN and SASE into their service offerings? What strategies are carriers employing to address the growing concerns around cybersecurity in enterprise networks? What innovations or technologies are carriers implementing to address the changing needs of enterprise networks? Learn More About Vertical Systems Group’s Carrier Leaderboards . See MEF’s Service Standards for SD-WA N and C ybersecurity . About Our Guest Rosemary Cochran, Principal and Co-Founder, Vertical Systems Group Rosemary is a Principal and Co-Founder of Vertical Systems Group, a research and advisory firm focused on delivering in-depth analysis, defensible statistics, and market share results for enterprise connectivity services and solutions. Her expertise covers Carrier Ethernet, Layer 2/Layer 3 services, SD-WAN/SASE, business Fiber and Wavelength deployments, Cloud and Data Center connectivity, service migration trends and LSO/SDN/NFV solutions. Since founding the company, Rosemary has worked with network service providers, equipment vendors, financial entities, large enterprises, and industry organizations. Sourced for her insight on business networking trends and emerging technologies, she also participates at industry forums and conferences on these topics. Rosemary was chosen by Fierce Telecom as one of the top ten Women in Wireline, and was also recognized among the 25 Unsung Heroes of the Internet. Rosemary is a graduate of Northeastern University. Her prior experience includes marketing director at a venture-funded network equipment company, and technical and sales management positions at network services firms. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Telecom Carrier Insights: Deciphering Network Evolution appeared first on MEF .…
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 Menezes explores these topics and more with Maciek Simm of Enxoo: How does digital transformation redefine traditional business operations? How can service providers integrate legacy systems with modern technologies? Why is modernizing business support systems (BSS) critical for enabling automated service delivery? How can standardized APIs enable seamless integration across the service provider ecosystem? In what ways can global system integrators assist service providers in their digital transformation journey? Learn More Also listen to the “Power Play” recap podcast episode featuring Maciek, Power Play: Tech Landscape Transformed . See how MEF is accelerating digital transformation through service automation . Explore MEF’s standards-based LSO APIs for automating business and operational functions. Learn about MEF Certifications for LSO APIs . About Our Guest Maciek Simm, Head of Marketing, Enxoo Maciek Simm is the Head of Marketing at Enxoo, a boutique Salesforce partner specializing in the delivery of transformation projects for mid-size Communications Service Providers worldwide. Based in Poland, Maciek is a Salesforce expert having 10+ years of experience in various roles including: Business Administration, Project Management, Consultant & Solutions Architect. With hands-on experience in domains like CRM, CPQ, Order Management, Assurance and open APIs his experience in this area is outstanding. Maciej is a huge advocate for solving people’s problems with the use of technology and is passionate about transforming the telecommunications landscape with greater digital efficiencies. At Enxoo he champions API-ification and is the go-to leader for MEF and other highly technical topics. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Telecom Operating Models: Envisioning a Zero-Touch System appeared first on MEF .…
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 the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Roy Chua of AvidThink: Why is NaaS critical in the IT landscape and what factors are driving its rising significance? How do reskilling and upskilling initiatives support IT professionals in navigating the transition to NaaS? How are network carriers rearchitecting their infrastructure and business models to deliver robust NaaS offerings? How do education and certifications help to evaluate NaaS providers and mitigate risks? Learn More Also read the MEF Edge VIEW blog post spotlighting Roy, Insights from Executives at the Edge: NaaS—The Future of Enterprise Connectivity . See MEF’s vision for Network-as-a-Service and get the NaaS Industry Blueprint . Learn about MEF 3.0 certifications for services, technologies, and APIs. About Our Guest Roy Chua, Founder and Principal, AvidThink Roy Chua is a principal at AvidThink, an independent research and advisory service focused on infrastructure technologies. Roy is a frequent speaker at telecom and cloud conferences, and AvidThink has been quoted by and featured in major publications including the WSJ, Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless, The New Stack, and Light Reading. Roy was also a co-founder at SDxCentral, a technology publication. He previously worked as a management consultant for Fortune 500 and startup companies, specializing in go-to-market and product strategy. Roy is a graduate of UC Berkeley’s electrical engineering and computer science program and MIT’s Sloan School of Business. With over 20 years of experience in telecom and enterprise computing, networking, and security, he has also founded several Silicon Valley startups. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Driving NaaS Adoption: IT Professionals Prepare appeared first on MEF .…
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 Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Abe Ankumah of VMware by Broadcom: How does adopting software-defined principles for edge infrastructure support enterprise digital transformation? How can network programmability and cybersecurity be effectively integrated into distributed environments? Why are automation and AI crucial for efficient operations at the edge? What are the benefits of combining technologies like SD-WAN, SASE, and ZTNA with zero-trust principles for edge security and connectivity? What role do SASE standards and certification play in building confidence in edge solutions? Learn More Explore MEF’s Certification for Cybersecurity Services and Certification for Cybersecurity Technologies . Learn more about MEF’s SASE standard and Ze ro Trust framework . About Our Guest Abe Ankumah, Vice President & General Manager for SD-WAN & SASE Business, VMware by Broadcom Abe Ankumah is Vice President & General Manager for VMware’s SD-WAN and SASE business. Abe joined VMware via the Nyansa acquisition in February 2020. Prior to joining VMWare, Abe was CEO and Co-Founder of Nyansa, Inc. a fast-growing innovator of AI-based network analytics based in Palo Alto, CA. Before Nyansa, Abe was Director of Products and Alliances at Meraki (acquired by Cisco). Abe also held multiple leadership roles at Aruba Networks (now part of HP) in product management and business operations. Earlier in his career, Abe was part of the founding engineering team at the fabless semiconductor company, Fulcrum Microsystems (acquired by Intel), a leader in the low-latency Ethernet switching market. Abe began his career working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. Abe holds a BS degree from Caltech and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He is also an inventor on multiple patents. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Software-Defined Edge: Unraveling Complex Distributed Environments appeared first on MEF .…
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 chain players come together effectively to enable enterprises to easily purchase guaranteed worldwide connectivity? 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 Ben Edmond of Connectbase: What challenges do businesses face when sourcing connectivity solutions across diverse ecosystems? Why is an open ecosystem essential for connectivity providers, and how is collaboration fostered among different platforms? How does automation and standardization simplify and accelerate procurement? What role does data-driven insight play in optimizing network stability and performance? Learn More See how MEF is building an automated ecosystem . Learn how MEF LSO APIs automate the service lifecycle. Read MEF’s State of the Industry report on service automation. About Our Guest Ben Edmond, Founder and CEO, Connectbase Prior to founding Connectbase, Mr. Edmond served as the Chief Revenue Officer at Global Capacity, where he was responsible for all aspects of the company’s customer go-to-market strategy and execution. Mr. Edmond has 20 years of experience in the fiber, telecom, and networking industries, encompassing broad expertise in the areas of executive leadership, strategy, customer experience, sales, marketing, and operations. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Supply Chain Automation: Building the Global Business Internet appeared first on MEF .…
Amartus’ Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Kearns, discusses how multinationals and large enterprises increasingly want to connect to multiple providers around the globe to achieve the best possible networking options, performance, and reliability. How can managed service providers (MSPs) help enterprises access and manage these complex networks? 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 Michael Kearns of Amartus: How can service providers adapt to address the significant changes in enterprise networking requirements? What impact are new technologies such as SD-WAN, SASE, fixed wireless, satellite and multi-cloud networking having on enterprise networking? Given all these changes what will the future enterprise cloud network look like? What does this mean in terms of network automation and adoption of standardized APIs and processes between providers and between a provider and its enterprise customers? About Our Guest Michael Kearns, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Amartus Entrepreneur, expert and strategic advisor in Network & Cloud Automation and Intelligent business and operations software systems. Michael is Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Amartus. He was CEO from 2003 to 2015, during this time he led the company from start-up to becoming a leading industry innovator. In 2015 he oversaw the successful exit of the company’s Chameleon OS™ orchestration product business to a Tier 1 vendor. Michael’s experience combines deep commercial & technical expertise with active involvement in industry groups & standards to deliver ground-breaking solutions. He was appointed as co-chair of the MEF LSO Committee in 2020. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Automation and Standard APIs: The Key to Network Transformation appeared first on MEF .…
TIM’s Chief Network, Operations, and Wholesale Officer, Elisabetta Romano, explains the need for telecom operators to evolve infrastructure and services to support new technologies like 5G, cloud computing, and IoT. To develop and deliver new services, collaboration amongst operators, and with other industries, is a must. Can operators come together rather than compete? 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 Elisabetta Romano of TIM: Why is infrastructure and services critical for telecom operators? What key challenges need to be addressed for operators to transform their business and remain competitive? What role does collaboration play in the future of telecoms? What is “federation” and why does it matter? About Our Guest Elisabetta Romano, Chief Network, Operations, and Wholesale Officer, TIM Elisabetta Romano is Chief Network, Operations, and Wholesale Officer at TIM. She has extensive experience in the Telecommunications and Media sector, gained in particularly challenging environments, both in Italy and abroad. At TIM she has held top positions in the technology and innovation sectors. Appointed CEO of Sparkle in August 2020, since November 2022 she is Member of the Board supervising the company’s business in her capacity of Tim’s Chief Network, Operations and Wholesale Officer. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Toward NaaS: A New Model for Global Operators appeared first on MEF .…
Netcracker Technology’s Senior Vice President, Strategy, Ari Banerjee, shares how automation is becoming increasingly important in the telecommunications industry given its tremendous business benefits; however, implementing automation end-to-end can be daunting. Fortunately, it’s not an all-or-nothing proposition. How can organizations ease into automation? 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 Ari Banerjee of Netcracker Technology: Why is automation becoming increasingly important in telecoms? How can organizations maximize the benefits of automating? What steps will ensure seamless integration with existing systems? How does automation solve the complexities of working with multiple partners? What does it take to ensure that automation is secure? About Our Guest Ari Banerjee, Senior Vice President Strategy, Netcracker Technology Ari Banerjee works for Netcracker as Senior Vice President of Strategy, responsible for the company’s strategic direction and enabling it to address changing market and technology opportunities. He is responsible for all aspects of Netcracker’s strategic initiatives across its portfolio of software solutions, including customer, product and technology management, market direction and corporate communications. Ari interfaces with CTOs and CIOs at customers and prospects to ensure the alignment of technology, products and services while providing strategic input to the CTO office, product management and R&D teams. In his role, Ari collaborates with industry organizations, standards bodies, media and analysts and is responsible for running marketing and strategic partner programs for Netcracker. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Business-Driven Automation: Don’t Boil the Ocean appeared first on MEF .…
Versa Networks’ CEO, Kelly Ajuha, emphasizes the need to protect users, data, and networks as cloud migration increases. 5G with SASE enables users to connect to applications across multiple locations while delivering security from the cloud. Can adopting 5G with SASE streamline enterprise security and improve overall efficiency? 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 Kelly Ahuja of Versa Networks: How can implementing a SASE architecture better secure networks and applications in a cloud-based, work-from-anywhere world? Why is unifying networking and security important in SASE and are there challenges? How can businesses leverage SASE and 5G to improve their cybersecurity posture? Why is 5G considered a big opportunity for service providers, and how might it impact cybersecurity? What role do standards play in ensuring interoperability and security in cloud computing and SASE solutions? About Our Guest Kelly Ahuja, CEO, Versa Networks Kelly Ahuja is a seasoned industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in networking and telecommunications. He currently serves on the board of directors for two startups in Silicon Valley. Kelly spent 18 years at Cisco rooted in the design and deployment of telecommunications networks. He was most recently SVP of Service Provider Business, Products and Solutions at Cisco where he was responsible for developing and managing the service provider segment strategy and portfolio. Kelly held several other senior executive roles at Cisco, including SVP and GM of the Mobility Business Group, Chief Architect for the Service Provider business, and SVP and GM of the Service Provider Routing Technology Group. Earlier in his career, Kelly served as VP of Marketing at optical networking startup BlueLeaf Networks and product management leader at Stratacom. He also managed the design and deployment of data and voice networks for AT&T Canada, Bank of Canada and Telesat Canada. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post SASE and 5G: Delivering Cloud-based Security and Connectivity appeared first on MEF .…
Expereo’s Chief Product Officer, Sander Barens, explains why enterprises need to change the way they work to stay competitive. But migrating from legacy networks to more dynamic and scalable internet WAN connectivity can be complex. Can the right partnerships help deliver a comprehensive connectivity and security solution? 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 Sander Barens, Chief Product Officer, Expereo: Are there alternatives to a complex “do-it-yourself” journey to internet access? How can enterprises ease the transition from legacy networks to more competitive and scalable internet access solutions to meet customer needs? What partnerships are necessary for enterprises to make this transition successfully? How can the process of implementing SD-WAN technology be simplified for enterprises with complex networks? How can automation be leveraged to ease the information exchange needed to deliver exceptional customer experience? About Our Guest Sander Barens, Chief Product Officer, Expereo Expereo is a Global Managed Services provider who specialises in internet connectivity. Sander Barens has been Chief Product Officer of Expereo since 2022, having been with the business since 2007. In his current role he is responsible for the development of the existing managed services portfolio, enabling global enterprises to transform to a scalable and high performing cloud and internet native infrastructure. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Internet-based Networks: Going the Extra Mile appeared first on MEF .…
Verizon’s Chief Product Officer, Debika Bhattacharya, explains why APIs are critical for information exchange with partners and customers, and how standard service definitions create a broad base for impact while allowing for differentiation. How can standards expand the pie so everyone wins? 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 Debika Bhattacharya of Verizon Business: In the shift to wireless, how have end-users been affected? How can better automation most positively impact the enterprise technology industry? How do LSO APIs enable better exchange of information from service provider to service provider and from service provider to customer? Where are service standards most critical and can they help everybody win? About Our Guest Debika Bhattacharya, Chief Product Officer, Verizon Business Debika Bhattacharya is Chief Product Officer for Verizon Business, charged with delivering 5G solutions and strategic business outcomes to Verizon’s Global Enterprise and Government customers — leading a team of 1,100+ sales and technology professionals across 20 countries. Debika’s current focus is on delivering business value to clients through Verizon’s best-in-class solutions such as 5G, Edge Computing, Software-Defined Services, and Digital Collaboration — partnering with customers to navigate the challenges of today while building the foundation for future success. As a seasoned global executive, Debika has extensive experience leading complex technology projects for Fortune 1000 clients, guiding successful IT transformations in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and financial services. She has held a variety of executive roles within Verizon, including an overseas assignment in Europe. She was instrumental in the global expansion of Verizon’s communications network, as well as the deployment of breakthrough optical wave technologies. Debika holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the State University of New York. She serves as an industry liaison to the MIT community and participates in outreach programs aimed at increasing the participation of women and minorities in Science and Engineering. She is also active in IEEE-Women in Engineering and the Society of Women Engineers. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Standards-based LSO APIs: Expanding the Industry Pie appeared first on MEF .…
Lumen’s CTO and MEF Chairman, Andrew Dugan, discusses how enterprises’ changing expectations for on-demand services are driving service providers to automate network and operational processes and deliver a higher level of service to customers. What will it take to automate across carriers and deliver a global service? 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 Andrew Dugan of Lumen: How has the enterprise’s focus on enabling applications and users changed expectations for service providers? What role does automation play in the delivery of network, compute, and security as a single service that can be easily configured and managed? Why should service providers consider partnering with hyperscalers? What role does fiber access have in future digital service delivery strategies? What will it take to achieve end-to-end automation within the service provider’s infrastructure? About Our Guest Andrew Dugan, CTO, Lumen Andrew Dugan is Chief Technology Officer for Lumen. In this role, he is responsible for the development, integration and deployment of the Lumen global network supporting Enterprise, Consumer, Wholesale and Government customers. Andrew is running for his third term on the MEF board and actively supports the efforts of MEF through internal and external sponsorship of several MEF Initiatives. Andrew views the work being done at MEF as an important part of Lumen’s objectives—to create a differentiated digital experience for customers through standardization and automation. Andrew is a veteran technology executive with more than 32 years of experience in building telecommunications networks, switching platforms and services platforms. Prior to his CTO role, he served as Senior Vice President of technology planning, network architecture and security. He joined Level 3 in 1998 where he played an integral part in building its global network. He held various roles at Level 3 and was named its CTO in 2016. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post End-to-End Automation: Differentiating Digital Experience appeared first on MEF .…
Orchest Technologies’ COO, Jeremy Villalobos, describes the current state of connectivity services throughout the Latin American market. Can new technologies disrupt traditional processes and lead to more efficient and transparent service delivery? And will it ensure a better customer experience? 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 Jeremy Villalobos of Orchest Technologies: What is the biggest challenge to operating a network in Latin America today? Why is automation the rising tide that lifts all boats? What is the future of connectivity services in the region? How will technologies like NaaS, SASE, and blockchain impact them? What steps can LATAM service providers take to launch the automation journey? About Our Guest Jeremy Villalobos, COO, Orchest Technologies Jeremy Villalobos is the Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of Orchest Technologies. He was recently recognized in the Top 100 most influential people in the Wholesale and ICT community by Capacity Media. He led the creation of the LatamConnect platform and the feasibility analysis algorithm. He has served in several key capacities for various telco organizations building and succeeding new business units, including construction of top tier Data Centers, deployment of multiple Cloud Computing platforms and expansion of new strategic Network Infrastructure throughout Latin America. Today, he also serves in the Board of Advisor of Stetson University in the Graduate Disruptive Leadership Program and was recently appointed Co-Chair for the MEF LSO (Lifecycle Services Orchestration) Committee to develop LSO API standards. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Disruptive Technologies in the LATAM Market: The Rising Tide appeared first on MEF .…
CyberRatings.org’s Chairman and CEO, Vikram Phatak, discusses the current cybercrime ecosystem and explores the shift to innovative cloud services, which reduces complexity but adds a new level of due diligence for the enterprise. How can organizations ensure cloud services are secure and performing as ordered while protecting the enterprise network? 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 Vikram Phatak of CyberRatings.org: How has cybercrime changed and what does today’s cybercrime ecosystem look like? What impact does the move to cloud services have on securing an enterprise network and its managed services? Does SASE have a role to play in delivering secure cloud services to organizations? How can enterprises gain visibility into their managed services to ensure they are performing as ordered? Are certified services and technologies a nice-to-have or a need-to-have? About Our Guest Vikram Phatak, Chairman and CEO, CyberRatings.org Vikram Phatak founded CyberRatings.org in November 2020. As one of the industry’s foremost thought leaders, he has extensive experience in cybersecurity technologies protecting networks, endpoints and the cloud. Mr. Phatak founded NSS Labs, Inc. in 2007 as a go-to source for trusted independent, fact-based guidance on security product efficacy. For more than a decade, he grew NSS Labs from a small test lab to a global leader in security product testing. In 2018, he stepped down as CEO to focus on his health and spend more time with his family. Previously, Mr. Phatak founded and led several Internet and cybersecurity companies including Lucid Security and Intermedia Sciences Group, one of the first internet service providers and security consulting firms in the U.S. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Ransomware-as-a-Service: Securing the Enterprise appeared first on MEF .…
Comcast Business’s Head of Customer Solutions, Bob Victor, relates their impressive journey from extending residential triple play to small businesses, to delivering secure network services to both SMBs and very large enterprises with thousands of distributed locations globally. How have technologies such as SD-WAN and SASE advanced to enable Comcast to take the complexity out of running a multi-site secure network? And what’s next for them? 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 Bob Victor of Comcast Business: Where are the current opportunities for carriers and how is Comcast’s strategy different? What impact has the cloud had on enterprise security strategies? Is it possible to deliver a full on-net and off-net underlay plus overlay on all circuits? What private wireless solutions are on the horizon? About Our Guest Bob Victor, Head of Customer Solutions, Comcast Business Robert (“Bob”) S. Victor serves as Senior Vice President of Product Management for Comcast Business, where he is responsible for development and lifecycle operations of all Comcast Business products and services as well as Blueface, a Unified Communications Company based in Ireland. Bob joined Comcast in 2008, and in prior roles has served as Senior Vice President of Strategic and Financial Planning for Comcast Corporation and Chief Financial Officer for Comcast Business. Prior to Comcast, Mr. Victor was a Partner at The Boston Consulting Group. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Secure Networking: Turbocharging Global Strategy appeared first on MEF .…
Fortinet’s EVP of Products and CMO, John Maddison, delves into the main drivers in the cybersecurity threat landscape today, the complexity they’re creating, and the universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions enterprises need to solve them. Can SASE create an integrated zero trust architecture across the entire infrastructure in a hybrid world where applications continue to move? 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 John Maddison of Fortinet: How are networking and cybersecurity converging with SASE and what’s the next step? Can vendor and platform consolidation help and how do we get there? How does Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) fit in and should it really be Zero Trust Application Access? Can SASE integrate cloud and on-premise solutions to meet the challenges of a hybrid world? Where do companies need the most help to ensure their network architecture runs correctly, efficiently, and securely and how can we help? About Our Guest John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO, Fortinet John Maddison has more than 30 years of executive management experience in the Cybersecurity and Telecommunications Industries. He joined Fortinet in 2012 to lead Cloud/SaaS Security development teams and is now the Chief Marketing Officer and EVP Products. John previously held executive leadership positions at Trend Micro focused on Advanced Threat Research and Cloud Delivered Security Services. He started his career with Lucent Technologies Mobile Division, Hewlett Packard Software and Cable & Wireless Global Networking. John holds a B.S. degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Plymouth University, United Kingdom. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post SASE Convergence: Civilizing the Wild West of Cybersecurity appeared first on MEF .…
ServiceNow’s Vice President, Rohit Batra, explains how purpose-built workflows can create a common platform for better customer engagement and service management. Can organizations work together to meet common challenges and share the value chain within a connected ecosystem? 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 Rohit Batra of ServiceNow: Why is profitable growth at the top of customers’ minds and how can CSPs help enterprises achieve it? Can service providers verticalize core offerings to better interact with enterprise customers and partners? What is a “platform organization” and how can service providers and vendors alike open to it? When does process-driven architecture step in as a system of action rather than a system of record? Why is “we” philosophy at the heart of plugging into an interconnected ecosystem and how do we get to it? About Our Guest Rohit Batra, Vice President and Head of Product Management for Telecom, Media and Technology, ServiceNow Rohit is VP and Head of Product Management for Telecom, Media and Technology at ServiceNow. As part of his role, Rohit leads the TMT product strategy and roadmap pertaining to domains such as network and service experience, order management and customer experience for ServiceNow customers. Prior to ServiceNow, Rohit ran the solutions and product strategy teams at various organizations, including Salesforce, Amdocs, Oracle and Comverse. He has over 20 years of experience in TMT industry across Customer Experience and BSS/OSS domain running delivery, solutions, and product management functions. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Experience-Led Transformation: How We Meet Customer Demands appeared first on MEF .…
Bell Canada’s SVP, Jeremy Wubs, relays key lessons learned in building a network-as-a-service offering and the value of great customer experiences. 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 Jeremy Wubs of Bell Canada: What does moving workloads to the cloud require and who’s going to drive it? How does network as a service differ from a managed network and security as a service? What do customers want and how can we deliver on those requirements? Why might it be better for service providers to integrate horizontally than vertically? What lessons have the largest providers learned along the road and how can you leverage them? About Our Guest Jeremy Wubs, SVP, Product, Marketing and Professional Services for Bell Business Markets, Bell Canada Jeremy Wubs is Senior Vice-President, Product, Marketing and Professional Services for Bell Canada. He is responsible for all marketing programs, pricing and product management for mid-sized and large markets nationally. At Bell, Jeremy has launched a number of innovative products and services across networking, unified communications, cloud computing and security. He formerly held roles as the Vice-President of Product Management and Vice-President of Pricing and Marketing Programs, in addition to leading the national pursuit teams responsible for Bell Business Markets’ largest and most strategic pursuits. Prior to these roles at Bell, Jeremy spent a number of years involved in the development of vertical solutions as well as advanced research and development focused on communication-enabled solutions spanning both the enterprise and carrier markets globally. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Network as a Service: Putting the Customer in the Driver’s Seat appeared first on MEF .…
MEF President, Nan Chen, highlights the evolution from Carrier Ethernet to beyond the wide area network and into the realm of connected cloud computing, and how MEF’s newest standards and LSO automation APIs are paving the way. 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 Nan Chen of MEF: What profound industry advancements are emerging? How are MEF business and operational APIs empowering service providers and enterprises to build once and deploy everywhere? How are MEF’s newest SASE and Zero Trust standards creating the common language needed to set the baseline for secure interoperability? When and how does 5G come into play and who’s leading the charge? Which one of MEF’s most recent accomplishments has been the most impactful? About Our Guest Nan Chen, President, MEF Nan is a tech entrepreneur, a world traveler, and an avid runner… As a tech entrepreneur, Nan founded and serves as president of MEF. Nan also founded CENX (acquired by Ericsson) that pioneered industry first service assurance solution for closed loop automation. His previous ventures include Atrica (acquired by Nokia) and SynOptics/BayNetworks (acquired by Nortel). Nan has been recognized regularly as one of Top 100 Most Influential People in Telecom/Internet Industry. As a world traveler, Nan visited over 50 countries mostly for work, and over 200 wineries mostly for pleasure; As an avid runner, Nan raced over 20 marathons, including World Marathon Majors. In his previous life, he was a record holder in pole vault at Beijing University with 2 MS & 1 BS degrees. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post In the Industry: The Future is Now appeared first on MEF .…
Neustar’s Senior Vice President, John Denemark, explains how Neustar and MEF LSO APIs are helping wholesale carriers to transform manual processes and proprietary APIs to modernize their legacy systems for buying and selling wholesale connectivity access—and enabling automation through interoperability. 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 John Denemark of Neustar, a TransUnion Company: What is a retail-wholesale service provider relationship and how is it ripe for modernization? How have ASOG and proprietary API implementations diverged to the point of outliving their usefulness? What is order enrichment technology and how can it save the day? Can carriers derive the benefits of MEF LSO APIs where possible while continuing to exist in an ecosystem that is not yet completely automated? What’s the hurdle to adopting MEF LSO APIs and how can we overcome it? About Our Guest John Denemark, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Carrier Provisioning Division, Neustar, A TransUnion Company John is a dynamic leader with a 20-year tenure at Neustar where he leads the Carrier Provisioning business, which includes a complete suite of automated products and services addressing carriers’ off-net provisioning needs. Holding leadership positions across all areas of Neustar’s business, John has extensive experience in product management, operations, development, service delivery, customer care, and professional services. John has been an ISO 9000 lead auditor and is certified in Rummler-Brache process improvement methodology, Cost of Quality and CMMI. He holds a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a master’s in economics from The Johns Hopkins University. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Automating Inter-Carrier Ordering: A Transformational Effort appeared first on MEF .…
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 the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Alisdair Faulkner of Darwinium: What challenges arise from siloed security functions within enterprises? Why is moving security functions to the network edge so crucial? What can fraud prevention and cybersecurity learn from each other? How does a zero-trust architecture enhance security? Learn More Learn more about MEF’s SASE standard and Zero Trust framework Explore MEF 3.0 Cybersecurity Services About Our Guest Alisdair Faulkner, CEO and Co-founder, Darwinium Alisdair Faulkner is the CEO and Co-founder of Darwinium, a fraud-prevention cybersecurity startup with global offices in San Francisco, London and Sydney, Australia. Before starting Darwinium, he co-founded and served as CPO of ThreatMetrix (later acquired by LexisNexis Risk Solutions for $830M). He has more than two decades of experience in the cybersecurity space with a career-long passion for analyzing and preventing financial fraud. Darwinium services large B2C organizations and marketplaces, dedicated payments providers, ecommerce shops, banks, and some fintechs. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Zero Trust: Closing the Cybersecurity Gap appeared first on MEF .…
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 Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Declan Ganley of Rivada Networks: Which industries and applications stand to benefit the most from the OuterNET? How does the OuterNET’s LEO constellation create a more secure and faster global communication network? What makes the OuterNET’s architecture and security different from traditional internet connectivity? How does the use of LEO technology contribute to the OuterNET’s unique capabilities? How will cost and access compare to current terrestrial internet options? Learn More Also listen to the “Power Play” recap podcast episode featuring Declan, Power Play: Tech Landscape Transformed . Find out about MEF’s Carrier Ethernet standards and certification . Learn how to implement MEF LSO APIs . About Our Guest Declan Ganley, Founder, CEO, Executive Chairman, Rivada Networks Declan Ganley is an entrepreneur and the founder, chairman & CEO of Rivada Networks, a leading innovator in market-driven wholesale wireless network sharing and provider of broadband communications services. Rivada Networks is sole owner of Rivada Space Networks, where Declan is CEO & Executive Chairman, which is deploying a fully networked 600-satellite LEO constellation. Declan is co-inventor of 48 patents in the wireless sector, including Rivada’s core Dynamic Spectrum Arbitrage technology. Rivada’s DSA and tiered priority access patents enable the dynamic sharing of wireless networks, lowering barriers to entry and driving innovation in wireless. Rivada Networks has provided award-winning emergency communication services in the US to customers including the Department of Homeland Security, US Northern Command, the National Guard and leading police forces. Rivada has been in operation since 2004 and has continued to successfully grow its customer base and services in the US and elsewhere. Rivada has offices in Co. Galway, Ireland, Munich, Germany, and Washington DC. Declan was also founder of wireless broadband and cable TV businesses in Western, Central and Eastern Europe, including Broadnet, which operated broadband wireless networks in ten EU countries, and Cabletel, with a cable multimedia network in Eastern Europe. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post OuterNET Unveiled: Networks in Orbit appeared first on MEF .…
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 Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Greg Quiggle of Kratos: How has digital transformation enhanced satellite technology? What business opportunities does this transformation enable for service providers in the satellite and telecom industry? How does the shift to standards-based services benefit satellite operators and service providers? What benefits does Carrier Ethernet—a new technology to some in the satellite industry—provide to service providers and their customers? What role does automation play in integrating satellite services with the carrier ecosystem? Learn More Read Greg’s MEF Edge VIEW blog post: Carrier Ethernet over Satellite: A New Growth Opportunity for Telecom Find out about MEF’s Carrier Ethernet standards and certification . See how MEF is accelerating digital transformation . About Our Guest Greg Quiggle, SVP Product Management, Kratos Greg Quiggle serves as the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Kratos, where he is responsible for overall product strategy and ongoing lifecycle management of Kratos’ commercial product portfolio. Prior to joining Kratos, Quiggle served as the Vice President of Emerging Products for VT iDirect, during which time he played an instrumental role in developing the company’s 5G/SDN strategy and ecosystem. Additionally, he has served as the Executive Vice President of Marketing for Tollgrade Communications and the Vice President of Marketing for Acterna Corporation (now Viavi). In these roles, he has spent over 25 years conceptualizing and executing successful, corporate-level product and technology strategies within the communications industry. Quiggle earned his BS of Electrical Engineering degree from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Maryland. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Satellite Tech: Beyond Earth’s Business Horizons appeared first on MEF .…
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 Menezes explores these topics and more with Suresh Katukam of Nile: How can Campus NaaS address concerns associated with network connectivity in businesses? What performance and security guarantees can NaaS provide? How are technologies like AI and Zero Trust leveraged in enterprise NaaS offerings? What advantages does a subscription-based model offer organizations? What benefits will customers see from adopting campus NaaS solutions? Learn More Read Suresh’s MEF Edge VIEW blog post: How The Nile Blueprint is Setting the Standard for Campus NaaS See MEF’s vision for NaaS (Network-as-a-Service) and get the NaaS Industry Blueprint . Find out about MEF’s industry-first Zero Trust framework . About Our Guest Suresh Katukam, Co-founder and CPO, Nile Suresh Katukam is an experienced technologist and entrepreneur with a proven track record of successfully building and launching a range of products. Prior to co-founding Nile, Suresh held positions at companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Aruba Networks, Cisco, and various startups. With over 25 years of industry experience, Suresh has held diverse roles encompassing product management, engineering, business development, investments, and acquisitions. He has also made contributions to the field of Artificial Intelligence, publishing several research papers and co-authoring industry standards and IETF drafts. Additionally, Suresh is an inventor with 40 patents to his name. Suresh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from BITS, Pilani, India, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University, and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post The Rise of Campus NaaS: Revolutionizing Connectivity appeared first on MEF .…
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 Feed In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Zulkifli Ahmad of Singtel: What is Unified NaaS and what key benefits does it offer enterprises? How does consolidating network resources benefit enterprises? What are the considerations when evaluating NaaS, particularly around security and compliance? What are the future trends for NaaS, including the role of AI/ML, 5G, edge computing, and automation? Learn More See MEF’s vision for NaaS (Network-as-a-Service) and get the NaaS Industry Blueprint . About Our Guest Zulkifli Ahmad, Senior Director, Singtel Zulkifli Ahmad has almost 25 years of consultancy and design experience working with customers as part of the Product Engineering and Client Solutions & Transformation division of Singtel. A veteran of his field, Zul leverages his deep technical understanding of technologies to deliver innovative solutions tailored to business requirements. He currently leads a global team of presales consultants to support enterprises in their digital network transformation journey with solutions for software-defined & cloud networking, hybrid routing approaches, Network Function Virtualization and unified communications. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Unifying NaaS: Shifting the Network Infrastructure Paradigm appeared first on MEF .…
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 Menezes explores these topics and more with Charmond Tsang and Paul Parker of DCConnect: How can blockchain technology optimize global telecom infrastructure? What role could decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) play in transforming the telecom industry? How can data privacy be maintained as telecom providers increasingly collaborate? Could emerging innovations disrupt the competitive landscape between top-tier and second-tier telecom providers? How can AI technologies increase the efficiency of telecom networks within the decentralized blockchain framework? About Our Guests Charmond Tsang, Chief Commercial Officer, DCConnect Global Ltd. Charmond brings over 20 years of experience in the telecom industry to his role as the Chief Commercial Officer of DCConnect Global. As CCO, he leads the company’s global business development activities with a primary focus on creating a robust ecosystem of data centers through partnerships and alliances. Charmond’s successful expansion of DCConnect Global into other regional countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, demonstrates his expertise in catering to the Automation, SDN, Cloud, and Data Centre connectivity markets. Charmond’s successful expansion of DCConnect Global into other regional countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, demonstrates his expertise in catering to the Automation, SDN, Cloud, and Data Centre connectivity markets. Paul Parker, Principal Architect, DCConnect Global Ltd. Paul Parker is a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Architect, with a particular focus on blockchain technology. With over a decade of experience in this field, Paul has worked on a wide range of projects. His prediction for the future is that W3C identity and zkEVMs coupled with DAO mechanics are the stepping stones to practical blockchain ecosystems that will finally be able to support the commercial needs of businesses. Paul is a talented and passionate software architect with a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to creating innovative solutions that make a positive impact on the world, and is very excited to have the opportunity to transform the promises of W3C identity and the privacy preserving mechanisms of zkEVMs into commercial reality. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post AI, Blockchain, and DOAs: Private Data, Public Trust appeared first on MEF .…
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 China Telecom Americas: What technologies have contributed to the changing telecom landscape? How do local regulations and global policies influence the telecom industry’s operations? What role does SD-WAN play in helping businesses meet their connectivity needs? Why is security and compliance even more important for telecom providers today? How have companies adjusted to fit this new landscape? About Our Guest Luis Fiallo, VP, China Telecom (Americas) Corporation Luis Fiallo brings to the table executive-level operations expertise to build, transform, and deliver profitable results to global technology companies, with a focus on North/South America, China, and Europe. He is a recognized leader in the technology field, with a keen sense of innovation and business strategy and accomplished financial and operating results in large, multinational organizations, as well as start-up environments. He has over 25 years of leadership experience working at Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial early-stage technology-based firms. He also served in the government and was appointed by the President of the United States to the President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) and by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth’s Broadband Roundtable. In his most recent position as Vice President of China Telecom Americas, Luis oversees the company’s overall mission of connecting the world and delivering superior telecommunication service. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Transforming Telecom: New Technologies and Global Regulations appeared first on MEF .…
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 to register, visit GNE.MEF.net . 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 Mauricio Sanchez of Dell’Oro Group: Why is SASE critical in today’s digital landscape? How important are standardization and certification to ensuring the effectiveness of SASE solutions? Will SASE play a role in the evolution of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)? How does generative AI impact cybersecurity, and how can it be leveraged to enhance threat detection? Can AI technologies make administrative improvements to network and security management in the SASE model? About Our Guest Mauricio Sanchez, Senior Director, Enterprise Networking & Security Market Research, Dell’Oro Group Mauricio Sanchez joined Dell’Oro Group in 2020. With Dell’Oro Group, Mr. Sanchez leads the Network Security, SASE & SD-WAN market research programs, which will encompass ways in which contemporary network security solutions are being adopted and deployed, whether as appliances, virtually or as a service. Additionally, Mr. Sanchez helps shape the coverage of next-generation networking architectures and services models. Mr. Sanchez brings over two decades of experience as an executive manager in networking and security technologies, products, and solutions spanning data center, campus, and mobile architectures. Prior to joining Dell’Oro Group, Mr. Sanchez served at Intel Corporation as Product Line Director of Ethernet products within Networking Division for Data Platforms Group, focused on Ethernet controllers, NICs, and SmartNICs for data center servers. Before Intel Corporation, Mr. Sanchez spent seventeen years with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in a variety of networking and security roles, focused on defining and driving security technology strategy for all HPE Networking solutions spanning product security, access control, and SDN-based real-time threat management. Mr. Sanchez has a BS degree in Computer Engineering, an MSc in Electrical Engineering, and minor in German from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He has thirteen patents granted. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post SASE: On the Edge of Securing the Digital Future appeared first on MEF .…
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 at MEF’s next GNE (Global Network-as-a-Service Event). For more details and to register, visit GNE.MEF.net . 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 Erin Dunne of Vertical Systems: How has NaaS progressed from data center-centric operations to a cloud-based framework? What are the challenges and opportunities for NaaS adoption in the cloud? What distinguishes NaaS from other solutions and how does it compare in cost and speed? What measures are being taken to ensure the security, quality, and efficiency of NaaS services? How important is standardization, collaboration, and automation in creating a successful NaaS ecosystem? About Our Guest Erin Dunne, Director of Research, Vertical Systems Group Ms. Dunne is the Director of Research Services, responsible for managing the delivery and support of Vertical Systems Group’s syndicated ENS Research Program offerings for clients worldwide. In this role, she coordinates analyst resources, directs content distribution for ENS research, and assures high quality client experience. Her expertise covers migration to emerging service technologies, Managed SD-WANs, Ethernet and Cloud Connectivity, Wavelength connectivity, MPLS & VPN solutions, pricing dynamics for network services, and business Fiber trends. On these topics, Ms. Dunne has moderated and chaired numerous industry webcasts and business panel discussions. She is frequently sourced by leading industry media. Additionally, she is a judge for the Light Reading Leading Lights awards and annual MEF awards presented at the organization’s global event. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Navigating NaaS: Beyond the Hype appeared first on MEF .…
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 core business functions? Join MEF 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 to register, visit GNE.MEF.net . 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 Roy Chua of AvidThink: What remote connectivity challenges do enterprises face? How has the definition of connectivity evolved to include security? What are SASE and SSE, and how are they replacing traditional security options? Why is NaaS appealing to enterprises? What are the different NaaS business models? About Our Guest Roy Chua, Founder and Principal, AvidThink Roy Chua is a principal at AvidThink, an independent research and advisory service focused on infrastructure technologies. Roy is a frequent speaker at telecom and cloud conferences, and AvidThink has been quoted by and featured in major publications including the WSJ, Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless, The New Stack, and Light Reading. Roy was also a co-founder at SDxCentral, a technology publication. He previously worked as a management consultant for Fortune 500 and startup companies, specializing in go-to-market and product strategy. Roy is a graduate of UC Berkeley’s electrical engineering and computer science program and MIT’s Sloan School of Business. With over 20 years of experience in telecom and enterprise computing, networking, and security, he has also founded several Silicon Valley startups. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post The Shift to NaaS: Where Connectivity and Security Converge appeared first on MEF .…
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 ecosystem at MEF’s inaugural Global NaaS Event ( GNE ), 2-4 October, in Dallas. For more details and to register, visit GNE.MEF.net . 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 Steve Thomas of Frost & Sullivan: What benefits does NaaS offer businesses in terms of flexibility, responsiveness, and procurement? What shift occurring in the telecom industry supports the rise of NaaS? How does NaaS compare to traditional CapEx cost structure? What impact do APIs and automation have on NaaS service offerings? How does the user-friendly approach of NaaS align with the trend of consumerization in IT services? About Our Guest Steve Thomas, Senior Industry Director, Frost & Sullivan Steve Thomas is a Senior Industry Director in the ICT-Enterprise Network Services practice at Frost & Sullivan. He has 20+ years of experience managing network technologies and the ecosystem that supports them. During his career, he has held roles in Service Management, Network Engineering, IT, and Marketing. Steve joined Frost & Sullivan in 2022 after more than 25 years working with leading service provider and enterprise IT firms, including Orange Business and General Motors IT Telecom Group. He holds a BS in Economics and Masters Telecom Management. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Network-as-a-Service: The Utility of Networking appeared first on MEF .…
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 costs? 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 Bart Vanbrabant of Inmanta: How does a service orchestrator streamline network deployment by translating high-level intent into actionable network actions? What advantages does intent-driven orchestration offer over traditional manual methods? What is a digital twin and how is it used in pre-production testing of service orchestration models? What are the benefits of adopting an iterative implementation approach to automation? How does this approach lead to opex reduction, revenue growth, and faster feature launches? About Our Guest Bart Vanbrabant, Co-founder and CTO, Inmanta Bart Vanbrabant is co-founder and CTO of Inmanta. He is responsible for the company’s product strategy and development of the product portfolio. With his background in software and systems engineering, Bart has over 15 years of experience in managing and operating IT and network infrastructures, and using innovative software-defined approaches to increase operational efficiency. Bart holds a PhD in computer science, with focus on effective management and orchestration of large-scale distributed systems. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Service Orchestration: Automating Good Intentions appeared first on MEF .…
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 episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Tiffany Brown of Sage Management: How can blockchain technology eliminate errors in orders and invoices and address long-standing issues in the telecom space? Why is mutual endorsement important in the telecom industry and how does blockchain enable it? How do private blockchain ledgers differ from public blockchain solutions , and what benefits do they offer in terms of security for telecom carriers? How can standardized APIs contribute to the successful implementation of blockchain in the telecom industry? What other use cases can benefit from blockchain technology and how can they improve operational efficiency and customer experience? About Our Guest Tiffany Brown, CEO, Sage Management Tiffany Brown serves as CEO of Sage Management and has over 25 years of telecom experience. As CEO, she leads the team in assisting telecom carriers, enterprises, and government agencies reduce costs and streamline operations. Through pioneering analytics and blockchain-based solutions to simplify business processes, she and the team proactively eliminate telecom errors and implement optimal savings. She and the team have successfully delivered over $4 billion dollars in savings to our clients. Tiffany is well-known and respected in the telecommunications industry from her work with the FCC and various clients on intercarrier compensation issues. She is a subject matter expert and frequent speaker on telecommunications ordering, billing, inventory, FCC, intercarrier compensation, and blockchain topics. Prior to joining Sage, Tiffany held telecom financial analysis positions at Winstar and TEOCO, where she successfully identified and negotiated over $250M in disputes and optimizations across all types of global products and services. Tiffany attended the University of Virginia Engineering School with a major in Systems Engineering, 1993 – 1998. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Blockchain: Unchaining the Blocks to Accurate Billing and Ordering appeared first on MEF .…
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 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 Frank Cittadino of Zayo: What does edge compute enable? How does edge computing benefit digital experiences and services? What types of edges exist and how do companies define them? What role does AI play in network operations? What is the potential of AI-driven edge innovation for customized experiences? About Our Guest Frank Cittadino, Chief Technology Officer, Zayo Frank Cittadino is the Chief Technology Officer at Zayo, where he oversees Zayo’s edge strategy, operations and portfolio of products including SD-WAN, Security, Wireless, managed services and digital experience. Frank is responsible for exceeding customer expectations and accountable for driving the company’s edge vision by executing on strategic initiatives resulting in high customer growth both domestically and internationally. Prior to joining Zayo, Cittadino served as the Chief Executive Officer of QOS Networks, a leading provider of SD-WAN, managed edge services and network automation which was acquired by Zayo in January of 2022. He is an industry thought leader and successfully steered the strategy and technology evolution across QOS Network’s rich history. During his tenure at QOS Networks, Cittadino has held multiple leadership roles, including EVP of Client Solutions and Director of Sales and Business Development. Cittadino has also held roles at TPX communications and Home Depot, where he worked in various parts of the business and regions driving organic growth. Cittadino holds a BA from East Carolina University – College of Business. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Edge Compute: Defining the Edge of Digital Transformation appeared first on MEF .…
Console Connect’s CTO, Paul Gampe, explains why Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is poised to play a major role in the future of enterprise networking. What will it take to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity to the cloud? 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 Paul Gampe of Console Connect: How has NaaS evolved given the enterprise-workload shift from on-premises data centers to cloud service providers? How does NaaS change the technology-delivery economic model towards subscription-based services? How do API integrations provide seamless network provisioning and connectivity? Can distributed ledger technology automate the settlement process for NaaS services? Why is collaboration between carriers and other stakeholders so important for NaaS adoption? About Our Guest Paul Gampe, Chief Technology Officer, Console Connect Operating as a Senior Software Executive Director with a substantial technical foundation, Paul has led multidisciplinary teams globally for over 20 years. Paul has significant experience in all aspects of the software industry, executive directorship, acquisitions, investments, development, quality engineering, program management and operations. He is an expert in distilling complex products, solutions and services into clearly understandable language and presenting at all levels from IT Management to C-suite and Board levels. With experience in cloud, networks data centers and open source globally, Paul has developed specific expertise in the open source technology landscape. As a highly effective manager, he has a proven track record of managing global teams and products while delivering outstanding financial results. Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. More Episodes Interested in sharing your industry perspective as a podcast guest? Contact Us! The post Network-as-a-Service: The Enterprise Cloud Revolution appeared first on MEF .…
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