Bits, Bytes & Beyond

In episode 10 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, Trent Blakely is joined by Omar Abi Issa, Global Sales Director – Blockchain, Web3 & AI at OVHcloud, to explore how blockchain infrastructure is evolving, what it takes to operate at scale and why network architecture has become a critical differentiator. Episode chapters: (00:00) Start (01:14) Intro (03:10) What are the most demanding network and inf...

The lines between cloud and network are fusing rapidly. What were once treated as separate domains, with compute on one side and connectivity on the other, are becoming increasingly aligned. Why has this changed and what does it mean for the future of connectivity? In episode 9 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, Trent Blakely is joined by Daniel Healey, Senior Technical Partner Manager at PCCW Global, t...

The internet has enabled rapid IoT growth. But as deployments scale, so do the risks, hidden costs and complexity. How can enterprises design secure, scalable architectures without exposing traffic to the public internet? In Episode 8 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, Trent Blakely sits down with Bart Coppens, Vice President Solutions Engineering at PCCW Global, to explore how private connectivity is r...

The WAN is at a crossroads. As AI, open standards and automation converge, the WAN is no longer just about moving packets. In episode 7 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, Trent Blakely sits down with Pascal Menezes, CTO at Mplify, and Divesh Gupta, VP of Professional Services and Technology at PCCW Global, to unpack why the WAN is critical as enterprises and service providers race to support AI workload...

With AI and other emerging technologies driving new demands, 2025 has accelerated network evolution, shaping a transformative 2026 ahead. In episode 6 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, host Trent Blakely sits down with PCCW Global’s Chief Technology Officer, Paul Gampe, where they dive into three major trends set to reshape the global connectivity landscape: how Network as a Service (NaaS) is taking ce...

Last mile connectivity has always been the most challenging, and as bandwidth demands grow and applications move closer to users, it isn’t getting any easier. In episode 5 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, host Trent Blakely sits down with Shaheen Kalla, Presales Team Lead at PCCW Global, to unpack why the last mile remains such a complex piece of the puzzle, how it’s changed and where it’s headed.  Ep...

Peering has long been the foundation of how networks exchange traffic, yet its role is rapidly evolving. Episode 4 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond features Trent Blakely in conversation with Richard Petrie, Chief Technology Officer at LINX , on the future of peering. From data sovereignty and automation to the edge and AI, they explore how peering is transforming to keep pace with shifting demands, br...

From enabling networks to deploy services instantly, to connecting systems across continents, APIs are essential for businesses to adapt quickly and operate efficiently. In episode 3 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, Trent Blakely is joined by Lawrence Lim, SVP of Software Development, PCCW Global and Diego Neto, Director of Digital Enablement, euNetworks to explore The API Effect - why application pro...

Routing issues might not make headlines but when things go wrong, they can take down chunks of the internet. In episode 2, Trent Blakely is joined by Paul Gampe, CTO of PCCW Global , and George Michaelson, recently retired Senior Research Scientist at APNIC , to dig into the fundamentals of routing security. They break down the risks of today’s global routing infrastructure, how initiatives like M...

When you're working with multiple cloud providers (especially the big three), it’s easy to assume everything will connect smoothly. But as many teams learn, that’s not always the case.  In this episode, Trent Blakely is joined by Jay Turner , SVP of Product Planning and Development at PCCW Global , to unpack the hidden pitfalls of multi-cloud deployments. They explore overlooked connectivity i...

If you’re tired of surface-level tech talk and looking for real conversations about solving complex data and network challenges, you’re in the right place. Bits, Bytes & Beyond cuts through the fluff and dives deep into the real-world issues technical leaders and network engineers face today 🧠💻. 🎙️ Hosted by Trent Blakely , Head of Product Marketing at PCCW GLOBAL Limited , this podcast goes...