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Join Mplify CTO Pascal Menezes as he explores thought-provoking perspectives from the leaders and changemakers propelling enterprise digital transformation forward. Each episode delves into leading-edge business insights from top network, cloud, and technology executives and industry analysts—leaving you with key takeaways to help grow your revenue and bring services and solutions to market faster.
Executives at the Edge explores topics such as: What is SD-WAN and SASE and what does market growth look like? Where does Zero Trust fit in? What are the trends shaping enterprise networking in a cloud-based world? How do you manage services at scale? What do enterprises really need in terms of services and performance? How can service providers up their game through automation? Is “network as a service” the next big thing? Why are cloud-to-cloud models taking off? And where do hyperscalers fit in the mix?
This podcast is brought to you by Mplify, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. Learn more at Mplify.net.
Executives at the Edge explores topics such as: What is SD-WAN and SASE and what does market growth look like? Where does Zero Trust fit in? What are the trends shaping enterprise networking in a cloud-based world? How do you manage services at scale? What do enterprises really need in terms of services and performance? How can service providers up their game through automation? Is “network as a service” the next big thing? Why are cloud-to-cloud models taking off? And where do hyperscalers fit in the mix?
This podcast is brought to you by Mplify, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation. Learn more at Mplify.net.
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AvidThink’s Founder and Principal, Roy Chua, explores how AI is transforming networking from predictive insights to reasoning and agentic operations. This shift introduces new protocols, security challenges, and intent-based automation, unlocking smarter troubleshooting, planning, and deployment. How will enterprises embrace AI-ops and agentic AI in their operations? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host... Read More
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Connectbase’s CEO & Founder, Ben Edmond, explains how location truth, spatial awareness, and API-driven automation cut fallout, speed quoting and ordering, and build trust across the ecosystem, turning months of manual work with near-instant global connectivity. Can precision truly transform business networks? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics... Read More
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Williams-Sonoma’s Senior Vice President of Technology, Raleigh Mann, unpacks the complexity of global networks, the shift to API-driven automation, and why security must remain the first and last priority. How can enterprises innovate at scale while maintaining security and resilience? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more... Read More
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Dell’Oro Group’s Research Director, Siân Morgan, explores how Campus NaaS is reshaping enterprise networking with cloud-managed simplicity, AI-driven automation, and subscription models that rival traditional LAN. How fast will it grow, and can it redefine connectivity as the fourth utility? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more... Read More
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Spirent’s EVP and GM for Automated Test & Assurance, Doug Roberts, explains how high-speed ethernet, repurposed telecom assets, and continuous testing are transforming networks into AI-ready infrastructure. Can lossless, always-on connectivity deliver the performance required for the next wave of AI innovation? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics... Read More
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Akamai VP of Product Marketing, Ari Weil, explores how AI is shifting to the edge, enabling faster decisions, personalized experiences, and stronger security. From inference to agentic AI, the stakes are rising fast. What will it take to support thousands of AI workloads across global locations? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal... Read More
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Dell’Oro Group’s Senior Director of Enterprise Security Networking Research, Mauricio Sanchez, explores the evolution of SASE, from its cloud-native roots to its expansion into AI and data protection and the importance of certification. With markets shifting and transparency in focus, the stakes are rising fast. Is SASE ready to secure what’s next? In this Executives... Read More
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ENTERPRISE EDITION Accenture’s Chief Architect for Cloud Network and AI Infrastructure, Amo Mann, reveals how his global enterprise reinvented its network to embrace an internet-first, cloud-native, and AI-ready approach that slashed costs, boosted agility, and hardened security. What does it take to architect cloud, AI, and zero trust to work together? In this Executives at... Read More
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Sage Management CEO, John Nolan, discusses billing disputes that cost the telecom industry billions and delay innovation. He details how a zero-dispute future is possible with automated ordering, smart contracts, and public blockchain. What if the solution to revenue leakage is fixing billing before it breaks? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal... Read More
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Console Connect VP of Professional Services and Technology, Divesh Gupta, explores how automation, open APIs, and AI are reshaping enterprise connectivity with tools like the LSO Adaptor Tool—enabling real-time, on-demand services without intermediaries. Can these innovations deliver standardized, scalable, and secure services across global networks? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes... Read More
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Esther Tech President, April Taylor, details the mounting pressure telecom providers face to streamline operations and cut costs. Now, AI, APIs, and blockchain are transforming intercarrier transactions, eliminating manual processes, reducing disputes, and enabling on-demand services. By how much can automation really accelerate payment? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores... Read More
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NVIDIA’s Global Head of Edge Solution Sales, Irfan Ali, explains how service providers can unlock new revenue by transforming their edge locations into AI-powered hubs. Learn how real-time AI services, preloaded models, and cybersecurity integration can create a game-changing opportunity. Can the edge become the service provider’s greatest AI asset? In this Executives at the... Read More
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Live from the GNE MainStage: Taylor Swift meets telecom. Lumen VP, David Shacochis, connects Taylor Swift’s evolution to NaaS, MEF, and telecom’s bold future. He features how NaaS is shaking off the old playbook and going full pop star—reinvention, expansion, domination. If you think networking can’t be sensational, this episode is for you. In this... Read More
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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? In this Executives at the Edge episode,... Read More
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Ian Foo, CTO and EVP of Product for CyberRatings.org, MEF’s testing and certification partner, details the rise of cybercrime, particularly state-sponsored cyber threats, and the critical need for securing operational technology. He discusses the role of SASE certification in mitigating these risks, highlighting its comprehensive testing methods for malware, exploits, and evasions. How does third-party certification... Read More
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This special “Power Play” episode recaps SASE’s evolution, including real-world deployment strategies, the role of standardization, and the impact of AI in cybersecurity as industry experts from Versa Networks, Comcast Business, and Dell’Oro Group weigh in on the state of SASE. In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with... Read More
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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... Read More
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ServiceNow’s VP & Head of Product Management for Telecom, Media & Technology, Rohit Batra, discusses the future of autonomous networks, intent-based solutions, and the transformative role of agentic AI in telecom. How will AI-driven automation revolutionize customer experiences, streamline operations, and deliver on ambitious visions of fully autonomous networks? In this Executives at the Edge... Read More
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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? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal... Read More
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Colt Technology Services’ CEO, Keri Gilder, dives into AI, technology, and workplace transformation to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, challenging job markets, and creating unprecedented opportunities. Can technology truly empower everyone? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Keri Gilder of Colt Technology Services: Learn... Read More
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