Executives at the Edge

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 Monetizing the Edge: The Future of AI Services appeared first on MEF.

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 Swift Moment appeared first on MEF.

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 post AI-Powered Networks: Building Innovation Culture appeared first on MEF.

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 The post Securing the Future: Certifiably SASE appeared first on MEF.

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 The post Power Play: The State of SASE appeared first on MEF.

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 The post Surpassing Manual: Telecom Automated appeared first on MEF.

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 The post Agentic AI: Intent-Driven Autonomous Networks appeared first on MEF.

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 The post NaaS 2.0: A Fine Balance appeared first on MEF.

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 The post AI Transformation: Democratizing Knowledge appeared first on MEF.

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 Unlocking Resilience: The Intersection of SASE and Zero Trust appeared first on MEF.

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 these topics... Read More The post Edge AI Networking: SD-WAN in the AI Age appeared first on MEF.

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 the AI Edge: Disrupted or Disruptors? appeared first on MEF.