Executives at the Edge

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AI, APIs, and Blockchain: Accelerating Quote to Cash
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, an
Monetizing the Edge: The Future of AI Services
NVIDIAs 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 c
NaaS Era: Telecom’s Taylor Swift Moment
Live from the GNE MainStage: Taylor Swift meets telecom. Lumen VP, David Shacochis, connects Taylor Swifts evolution to NaaS, MEF, and telecoms bold future. He features how NaaS is shaking off the old playbook and going full pop starreinvention, expans
AI-Powered Networks: Building Innovation Culture
ACG Researchs 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 wha
Securing the Future: Certifiably SASE
Ian Foo, CTO and EVP of Product for CyberRatings.org, MEFs 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
Power Play: The State of SASE
This special “Power Play” episode recaps SASEs 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, andDellOro G
Surpassing Manual: Telecom Automated
Orchests 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 t
Agentic AI: Intent-Driven Autonomous Networks
ServiceNows 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 rev
NaaS 2.0: A Fine Balance
Ciscos 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 organi
AI Transformation: Democratizing Knowledge
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 empo