Executives at the Edge

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

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

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

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

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?  In this Executives at the Edge episode,... Read More The p...

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-...

This special “Power Play” episode recaps SASE’s evolution, including real-world deployment strategies, the role of standardization, and the impact of AI in cybersecurity as industry experts from Versa Networks, Comcast Business, and Dell’Oro Group weigh in on the state of SASE.  In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with... Read More...

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 ex...

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

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? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pa...

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? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Keri Gilder of Colt Technology...

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? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal... Read More The post Unlock...

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? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores...

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? In this Executives at the Edge... Read More The post Telcos on...

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. In th...

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? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes... Read More The post NaaS: The Next Fro...

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......

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? In this Executives...

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.  In this Executives at the Edge Power Play episode,... Read More T...

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?  In...

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?  In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes... Read More The post SD-WAN...

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... Read M...

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 conne...

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?   In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics...

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? In this Executives...