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? 

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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Ray Mota of ACG Research:

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• How can AI-driven automation transform network operational efficiency? 
  
  
• What emerging technologies are reshaping service provider capabilities? 
  
  
• How are customer expectations evolving and what does it mean for service providers?   
  
  
• What challenges do network providers face in balancing innovation with regulatory compliance? 
  
  
• Can standardization and interoperability accelerate technological adoption?
  

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• Also read Ray’s Edge VIEW Blog post, Analyst Insights: Importance of Network-as-a-Service in the Modern Telecom Ecosystem. 
  
  
• Learn more about how MEF is accelerating Service Automation.
  
  
• Explore more of ACG Research’s insights on industry trends and market analysis at ACGcc.com
  

About Our Guest

Ray Mota, CEO and Principal Analyst, ACG Research

Ray Mota, Ph.D., responsible for the Carrier Strategy & Infrastructure Services and SD-WAN Service, brings a talent for complex technical and critical thinking and provides strategic direction, sharp analysis, and expert advice on networking issues, specializing in design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Prior to founding ACG Research Dr. Mota worked for Aberdeen Group, ManageAll, Micros-To-Mainframes, Advanced Technology Group, Eastman Kodak and the IRS. As a CTO, he designed, implemented and supported complex trading floor systems and large WAN Frame Relay and ATM networks. He also provided training on Sniffer, HP Advisor protocol analysis tools, and MPLS architectures. Ray has also developed cloud applications and has a software patent attributed to him.

Ray is recognized as an expert in topics relating to networks, managed services, operational efficiency, and business modeling. He has been the keynote speaker for global telecom events. His insightful commentaries and analyses have been published in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Bloomberg, Telecom Magazine, MSNBC, CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, Businessweek, NY Times, SF Chronicle, and other industry publications.

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