Executives at the Edge
Episodes
The Programmable Network Era: Where NaaS Meets Sovereignty
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Analysys Mason’s Research Director, Gorkem Yigit, details how the shift to programmable, automated connectivity is converging with sovereign AI, dis...
Autonomous Everything: Dawn of the Agent-Driven Network
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CCsquared’s Founder, Caroline Chappell, dives into how agentic AI, automation, and software-ized networks are accelerating faster than anything the ...
AI and Cloud: The Bandwidth Boom Reshaping Networks
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TeleGeography’s Senior Manager of Enterprise Research, Greg Bryan, explores how AI, cloud, and data center growth are fueling global network demand....
AI-Ops: From Prediction to Agentic Autonomy
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AvidThink’s Founder and Principal, Roy Chua, explores how AI is transforming networking from predictive insights to reasoning and agentic operations...
Location Truth & Automation: Transforming Business Connectivity
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connectbase’s CEO & Founder, Ben Edmond, explains how location truth, spatial awareness, and API-driven automation cut fallout, speed quoting an...
Security First: Scaling Hybrid IT Enterprise Networks
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Williams-Sonoma’s Senior Vice President of Technology, Raleigh Mann, unpacks the complexity of global networks, the shift to API-driven automation, ...
Campus NaaS: The Enterprise’s Fourth Utility
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dell’Oro Group’s Research Director, Siân Morgan, explores how Campus NaaS is reshaping enterprise networking with cloud-managed simplicity, AI-dr...
AI at the Core: Intelligent Lossless Networks
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spirent’s EVP and GM for Automated Test & Assurance, Doug Roberts, explains how high-speed ethernet, repurposed telecom assets, and continuous t...
AI in Motion: Powering the Next Digital Leap
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Akamai VP of Product Marketing, Ari Weil, explores how AI is shifting to the edge, enabling faster decisions, personalized experiences, and stronger s...
AI Meets SASE: Securing Cybersecurity Innovation
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dell’Oro Group’s Senior Director of Enterprise Security Networking Research, Mauricio Sanchez, explores the evolution of SASE, from its cloud-...
Internet-First Infrastructure: Architecting Multi-Cloud Environments
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ENTERPRISE EDITION Accenture’s Chief Architect for Cloud Network and AI Infrastructure, Amo Mann, reveals how his global enterprise reinvented its n...
Automated Billing: Seeing the Zero-Dispute Future
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sage Management CEO, John Nolan, discusses billing disputes that cost the telecom industry billions and delay innovation. He details how a zero-disput...
Plug-and-Play Network Integration: Adapting to Open Connectivity
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Console Connect VP of Professional Services and Technology, Divesh Gupta, explores how automation, open APIs, and AI are reshaping enterprise connecti...
AI, APIs, and Blockchain: Accelerating Quote to Cash
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Tech President, April Taylor, details the mounting pressure telecom providers face to streamline operations and cut costs. Now, AI, APIs, and b...
Monetizing the Edge: The Future of AI Services
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NVIDIA’s Global Head of Edge Solution Sales, Irfan Ali, explains how service providers can unlock new revenue by transforming their edge locations i...
NaaS Era: Telecom’s Taylor Swift Moment
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the GNE MainStage: Taylor Swift meets telecom. Lumen VP, David Shacochis, connects Taylor Swift’s evolution to NaaS, MEF, and telecom’s ...
AI-Powered Networks: Building Innovation Culture
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ACG Research’s CEO and Principal Analyst, Ray Mota, explores how AI-driven automation is transforming networks, the push for interoperability, and t...
Securing the Future: Certifiably SASE
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Foo, CTO and EVP of Product for CyberRatings.org, MEF’s testing and certification partner, details the rise of cybercrime, particularly state-s...
Power Play: The State of SASE
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special “Power Play” episode recaps SASE’s evolution, including real-world deployment strategies, the role of standardization, and ...
Surpassing Manual: Telecom Automated
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orchest’s CEO, Jeremy Villalobos, outlines how Orchest has modernized to meet customer demands for instant quotes and service delivery, despite comp...
Agentic AI: Intent-Driven Autonomous Networks
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ServiceNow’s VP & Head of Product Management for Telecom, Media & Technology, Rohit Batra, discusses the future of autonomous networks, inte...
NaaS 2.0: A Fine Balance
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cisco’s VP of Product Management, Hugo Vliegen, traverses the evolution of networking and its convergence with security. Discover how hybrid NaaS mo...
AI Transformation: Democratizing Knowledge
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colt Technology Services’ CEO, Keri Gilder, dives into AI, technology, and workplace transformation to explore how emerging technologies are reshapi...
Unlocking Resilience: The Intersection of SASE and Zero Trust
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enterprise Management Associates’ VP of Research, Shamus McGillicuddy, explores the complexities of Zero Trust, providing expert insights on its fra...
Edge AI Networking: SD-WAN in the AI Age
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcom’s Chief Architect for SD-WAN and SASE, Guru Belur, discusses how edge computing and AI are revolutionizing network infrastructure, transfor...
Telcos on the AI Edge: Disrupted or Disruptors?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Omdia Research Director, Brian Washburn, examines the evolving role of AI in telecommunications, from video analytics to edge computing, and the poten...
Power Play: Analysts Sound Off on NaaS
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This special “Power Play” episode recaps insights on the transformative impact of Network-as-a-Service, emphasizing flexibility, automation, and c...
NaaS: The Next Frontier in Enterprise Connectivity
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AvidThink‘s Founder and Principal Analyst, Roy Chua, delves into the evolving world of Network-as-a-Service, from flexible enterprise connectivity t...
Automation Imperative: Modernizing LATAM Telecom
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Industry expert, Eric Seaman, explains why telecom wholesale in LATAM needs automation to handle growing bandwidth and market changes. As an inde...
AI-Powered Telco Networks: A New Era
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Lievano, worldwide CTO of Telco Industry, Microsoft, explores how partnerships between tech companies and telcos are driving innovation through c...
Power Play: Tech Landscape Transformed
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This special “Power Play” episode recaps a few of the cutting-edge technologies driving transformation across industries. From satellite n...
Enterprise Network Needs: High-Capacity Carrier Opportunities
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ATLANTIC-ACM Partner, Charlie Reed, discusses the massive overhaul of enterprise networks as SD-WAN, DIA, and cloud adoption reshape the industry....
SD-WAN vs MPLS: Battling for Network Dominance
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TeleGeography’s Senior Manager of Enterprise Research, Greg Bryan, examines the evolving landscape of enterprise networking as SD-WAN becomes the no...
Bursting the Telecom Pipe: 5G, Cloud, and AI
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Synchronoss Technologies’ President and CEO, Jeff Miller, explores how major telecom carriers can burst open revenue and raise retention with cloud ...
Network Nirvana: The Power of NaaS
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meter’s Co-founder and CEO, Anil Varanasi, envisions the future of enterprise networking when cutting-edge Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) seamlessl...
CNaaS: Cracking the Campus Network Code
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dell’Oro Group’s Research Director, Siân Morgan, shares how the innovative approach of Campus Network-as-a-Service (CNaaS) is revolutionizing LAN...
Africa Rising: Surging Toward Data Sovereignty
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CMC Networks’ CEO, Marisa Trisolino, shares how Africa’s rapidly developing telecom market, fueled by rising investment and consumer demand, p...
Telecom DNA: Integrating Automation
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T’s Head of International Infrastructure and Technology, Bertrand Buclin, explores automation’s transformative impact on telecom, empha...
Business-Led Advantage: Streamline Processes, Boost Profits
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IdeaHelix Customer Success Officer, Rinoy Varkey, explains how telecom companies are revolutionizing customer experience and operational efficiency wi...
Business Internet: The Future is NaaS
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frost & Sullivan’s Industry Director, Steve Thomas, breaks down how Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is changing telecom—from enabling seamless clo...
Cloud Chaos: Simplifying Multi-Cloud Networking
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Equinix’s Global Head of Digital Interconnection, Arun Dev, discusses the evolving needs of enterprises, the complexities of managing diverse cloud ...
Telecom Carrier Insights: Deciphering Network Evolution
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vertical Systems Group Principal and Co-Founder, Rosemary Cochran, explores how telecom carrier landscapes are adapting to evolving enterprise network...
Telecom Operating Models: Envisioning a Zero-Touch System
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enxoo’s Head of Marketing, Maciek Simm, considers the challenges telecom providers face in digitally transforming their operations to enable tru...
Driving NaaS Adoption: IT Professionals Prepare
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AvidThink’s Founder and Principal, Roy Chua, relates how, as enterprises shift to NaaS for network flexibility and lower costs, IT staff need new sk...
Software-Defined Edge: Unraveling Complex Distributed Environments
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
VMware by Broadcom’s VP & General Manager for SD-WAN and SASE, Abe Ankumah, shares why managing security, performance, and complexity at the edg...
Supply Chain Automation: Building the Global Business Internet
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connectbase Founder and CEO, Ben Edmond, discusses how fragmented supply chains and business systems force enterprises to stitch together global netwo...
Zero Trust: Closing the Cybersecurity Gap
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Darwinium CEO and Co-founder, Alisdair Faulkner, discusses vulnerabilities of siloed security functions. Unifying fraud prevention and cybersecurity a...
OuterNET Unveiled: Networks in Orbit
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rivada Networks’ CEO and Executive Chairman, Declan Ganley, considers the increasing convergence of terrestrial and satellite networks, and discusse...
Satellite Tech: Beyond Earth’s Business Horizons
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kratos’ SVP of Product Management, Greg Quiggle, explores the transformative impact of satellites on global connectivity. Increased bandwidth and re...
The Rise of Campus NaaS: Revolutionizing Connectivity
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 securit...
Unifying NaaS: Shifting the Network Infrastructure Paradigm
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Singtel’s Senior Director, Zulkifli Ahmad, discusses “Unified NaaS” (Network-as-a-Service), an integrated networking approach that conso...
AI, Blockchain, and DOAs: Private Data, Public Trust
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DCConnect’s CCO, Charmond Tsang, and Principal Architect, Paul Parker, discuss how blockchain-based Decentralized Autonomous Organizations can trans...
Transforming Telecom: New Technologies and Global Regulations
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China Telecom Americas’ VP, Luis Fiallo, discusses the telecom industry’s response to changing connectivity demands, global regulations, a...
SASE: On the Edge of Securing the Digital Future
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dell’Oro Group’s Senior Research Director, Mauricio Sanchez, explores the paradigm-shifting world of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and its imp...
Navigating NaaS: Beyond the Hype
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vertical Systems Group’s Director of Research, Erin Dunne, explores Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), its evolution from data centers to cloud, and the c...
The Shift to NaaS: Where Connectivity and Security Converge
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AvidThink’s founder and principal, Roy Chua, discusses enterprise challenges in wide area connectivity and security. To simplify operations, many tu...
Network-as-a-Service: The Utility of Networking
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frost & Sullivan’s Senior Industry Director, Steve Thomas, explores the rise of NaaS adoption, driven by its OpEx model, dynamic scalability, an...
Service Orchestration: Automating Good Intentions
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inmanta’s Co-founder and CTO, Bart Vanbrabant, explains the importance of intent-driven service orchestration in the telecommunications industry and...
Blockchain: Unchaining the Blocks to Accurate Billing and Ordering
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sage Management’s CEO, Tiffany Brown, explains blockchain’s impact on telecom and why it is essential to address outdated billing and ordering sys...
Edge Compute: Defining the Edge of Digital Transformation
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zayo’s CTO, Frank Cittadino, explains that as security, mobility, and hybrid workforce environments become increasingly important for companies,...
Network-as-a-Service: The Enterprise Cloud Revolution
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. W...
Automation and Standard APIs: The Key to Network Transformation
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amartus’ Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Kearns, discusses how multinationals and large enterprises increasingly want to connect to m...
Toward NaaS: A New Model for Global Operators
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TIM’s Chief Network, Operations, and Wholesale Officer, Elisabetta Romano, explains the need for telecom operators to evolve infrastructure and serv...
Business-Driven Automation: Don’t Boil the Ocean
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Netcracker Technology’s Senior Vice President, Strategy, Ari Banerjee, shares how automation is becoming increasingly important in the telecommunica...
SASE and 5G: Delivering Cloud-based Security and Connectivity
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Versa Networks’ CEO, Kelly Ajuha, emphasizes the need to protect users, data, and networks as cloud migration increases. 5G with SASE enables users ...
Internet-based Networks: Going the Extra Mile
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Expereo’s Chief Product Officer, Sander Barens, explains why enterprises need to change the way they work to stay competitive. But migrating from le...
Standards-based LSO APIs: Expanding the Industry Pie
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon’s Chief Product Officer, Debika Bhattacharya, explains why APIs are critical for information exchange with partners and customers, and how s...
End-to-End Automation: Differentiating Digital Experience
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lumen’s CTO and MEF Chairman, Andrew Dugan, discusses how enterprises’ changing expectations for on-demand services are driving service provi...
Disruptive Technologies in the LATAM Market: The Rising Tide
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Orchest Technologies’ COO, Jeremy Villalobos, describes the current state of connectivity services throughout the Latin American market. Can ne...
Ransomware-as-a-Service: Securing the Enterprise
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CyberRatings.org’s Chairman and CEO, Vikram Phatak, discusses the current cybercrime ecosystem and explores the shift to innovative cloud services, ...
Secure Networking: Turbocharging Global Strategy
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comcast Business’s Head of Customer Solutions, Bob Victor, relates their impressive journey from extending residential triple play to small business...
SASE Convergence: Civilizing the Wild West of Cybersecurity
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fortinet’s EVP of Products and CMO, John Maddison, delves into the main drivers in the cybersecurity threat landscape today, the complexity they’r...
Experience-Led Transformation: How We Meet Customer Demands
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ServiceNow’s Vice President, Rohit Batra, explains how purpose-built workflows can create a common platform for better customer engagement and servi...
Network as a Service: Putting the Customer in the Driver’s Seat
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.&...
In the Industry: The Future is Now
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MEF President, Nan Chen, highlights the evolution from Carrier Ethernet to beyond the wide area network and into the realm of connected cloud computin...
Automating Inter-Carrier Ordering: A Transformational Effort
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neustar’s Senior Vice President, John Denemark, explains how Neustar and MEF LSO APIs are helping wholesale carriers to transform manual processes a...
People-Centric Automation: Integrating the Service Provider Ecosystem
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salesforce’s Senior Director of Product Management, Abhi Sur, details how communication service providers (CSPs) can apply a people-centric lens whe...
AI on the Edge: Data Served from Bento Boxes
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cachengo’s CEO, Ash Young, highlights the innovations in data storage with parallel processing that are empowering the deep neural networks required...
Telco Clouds: Putting Virtual Networks to the Test
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spirent Communications’ CTO, Dave Larson, explores how telecom providers are overcoming the technical debt associated with tightly integrated virtua...
The SD-WAN Cake: Cutting Through the Underlay
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Industry expert Sunil Khandekar highlights SD-WAN’s central role in the shift from bottom-up to top-down software-defined networking. He discuss...
5G and Network Slicing: Hybrid Clouds with Silver Linings
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft’s VP of 5G Strategy, Shawn Hakl, discusses how 5G’s inherently cloud-friendly architecture excels opportunities to skyrocket the efficie...
Integrating the IoT: Beyond the Yellow Submarine
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sparkle’s SVP, Daniele Mancuso, highlights how a company that built submarine cables has transformed to enable IoT connectivity by bundling LSO Sona...
Disruptive Innovation and LSO APIs: Shifting the Mindset
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colt Technology Services’ Vice President, Mirko Voltolini, discusses how MEF LSO APIs provide the common language needed for both inter-pro...
5G and Intelligent Automation: The Truth Is Out There
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blue Planet’s Vice President, Kailem Anderson, highlights the critical role of intelligent automation in the transition to 5G in multi-vendor, ...
Digital Transformation: What Does It Take?
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Orange Business’ Vice President, Franck Morales, discusses the intricacies of orchestrating true digital transformation in which human and AI u...
SASE: Journey or Destination?
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
VMware’s Vice President, Craig Connors, discusses the evolution of Secure Service Edge (SSE), on one side and SASE on the other, with SD-WAN as...
Transforming the WAN: Bringing Applications to the Users
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cisco’s Vice President, JL Valente, discusses the challenges IT groups face to support work from anywhere and the greater distribution of a...
Trailer: Executives at the Edge
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host and MEF CTO, Pascal Menezes, as he explores thought-provoking perspectives from the leaders and changemakers who are propelling enterprise d...