In this episode, Misha Kuperman, Chief Reliability Officer at Zscaler joins the podcast to discuss the past and recent developments in enterprise networking, whether the current geopolitical situation has had any impact on the way enterprises think about security, what’s behind the ‘zero trust’ concept and how this works in real life.…

Eric Löwgren, Head of Network at data center provider GleSYS, is back on the podcast. This time, he and Mattias Fridström discuss physical and cyber security in data centers, optimizing sustainability through measures such as heat recovery (and getting customers to pay a premium for sustainability), increasing the understanding of network architect…

Eric Löwgren, Head of Network at data center provider GleSYS, joins the podcast for a discussion on what impacts the selection of where to put a data center, the trend of moving things out of the cloud, AI driving power density and connectivity demands, and attracting ‘lead guitar’ talent to the data center industry.…

Robert Maher, CTO of Infinera, is back on the podcast. This time, he and Mattias Fridström discuss quantum physics in optical networks, the development of hollow-core fiber, optimizing power consumption in the AI data center era, and more.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

Robert Maher, CTO of Infinera, joins the podcast to talk about how the optical business has developed during the last 20 years, the strive for constant innovation, openness and disaggregation in the telecoms space, the impact of AI in areas such as self-provisioning, and hyperscalers building their own gear.…

Anders Vestergren, Vice President, Head of Solution Area Network Management at Ericsson is back on the podcast. In this episode, the discussion centers around differentiation of mobile networks, component shortages, development and use cases of AI in mobile networks, finding and training talent with the right skill set, the road to 6G and 7G, the f…

Anders Vestergren, Vice President, Head of Solution Area Network Management at Ericsson joins the podcast to talk about where we are with the global roll-out of 5G, fixed wireless vs mobile access, edge computing, and the softwareization of mobile networks. A great discussion with high-end use cases from the PGA Tour and Taylor Swift concerts.…

Ryan Lafler, CTO of Quantum Corridor is back on the podcast to discuss the gender split in the quantum industry, funding of quantum development, sustainability trends, and why quantum entanglement – which Ryan believes is 3-5 years out – is the holy grail of quantum communications.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, Ryan Lafler, CTO of Quantum Corridor joins the podcast to talk about quantum network transmissions, the impact of AI on quantum computing, and real use cases like generative AI, graphics applications, climate modelling, and vaccine development.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

David Tomalin, Group CTO at CityFibre is back on the podcast to talk about preventing accidental fiber cuts, transparency vs. openness when it comes to network routes, the trend towards multi-network resiliency, sustainability in the networking industry, and more.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, David Tomalin, Group CTO at CityFibre joins the podcast to discuss what sorts of fiber are used for broadband services, how to choose the best locations and routes when expanding a network, and the need for more intelligent data in the business.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

Javad Shabani is Assistant Professor of Physics and Director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics at New York University. He joins the podcast to share his expertise on the quantum development: The next big thing in quantum computing Breakthroughs in quantum communication Sustainability aspects Funding quantum research Quantum computing in …

Javad Shabani is Assistant Professor of Physics and Director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics at New York University. He joins the podcast to share his expertise on the quantum development: How close are we to some really cool stuff in this area – in the lab and in the real world? Quantum computing use cases Infrastructure limitations Q…

Marina Otero Verzier is an architect and researcher who in 2022 received Harvard’s Wheelwright Prize for a project on the future of data storage. She aims to publish the first open-source manual for global data center architecture design, featuring examples of ecological, sustainable, and egalitarian data storage models used in data centers across …

Marina Otero Verzier is an architect and researcher who in 2022 received Harvard’s Wheelwright Prize for a project on the future of data storage. She aims to publish the first open-source manual for global data center architecture design, featuring examples of ecological, sustainable, and egalitarian data storage models used in data centers across …

Michael Potter is an entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, author, and social enterprise investor. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: Obstacles to overcome in developing countries and how Geeks without Frontiers, an NGO co-founded by Michael, can support this work. His involvement in Intel’s N50 initiative, striving for digital adopt…

Michael Potter is an entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, author, and social enterprise investor. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: Michael’s professional background in the 80’s, working as a nuclear arms controller, with international telecoms at the United Nations, and joining the very first class of students at the International…

Chris Stott is a renowned space entrepreneur with a passion for the economics and commerce of space. He is the founder and CEO of Lonestar, a company about to send the first in a series of data centers to the moon for disaster recovery and edge processing. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: Edge computing: where is the edge and what…

Chris Stott is a renowned space entrepreneur with a passion for the economics and commerce of space. He is the founder and CEO of Lonestar, a company about to send the first in a series of data centers to the moon for disaster recovery and edge processing. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: The concept of moon-based data centers The…

Albert-László Barabási is a network scientist at Northeastern University, and holds an appointment in the Department of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Barabási’s research covers all sorts of networks and he is the author of several books. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: The Barabási–Albert model: an algorithm for generating …

Albert-László Barabási is a network scientist at Northeastern University, and holds an appointment in the Department of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Barabási’s research covers all sorts of networks and he is the author of several books. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: The similarity between different networks – neurologica…

Katsuyasu Toyama, COO at JPNAP, the biggest Internet exchange in Japan, is back to talk about the connectivity market in Japan - the world's 3rd largest economy. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: The usage of public and private cloud services in Japan Getting the younger generation aware and interested in the Internet infrastructur…

The number of Internet users in Japan is expected to increase to 116.4 million by 2026. With many of Japan’s businesses at the cutting edge of technology, there is a demand for scalable connectivity to connect local businesses to a global network of customers and partners. How is Japan’s Internet market developing? What are the traffic trends? What…

Maxie Reynolds started her career as an offshore underwater robotics pilot and subsea engineer working in Norway, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, Russia, Nigeria and the US. She then transitioned into cyber security, working in ethical hacking, social engineering and red teaming. She also published a best selling book titled ‘The Art of Attack: Attack…

Maxie Reynolds started her career as an offshore underwater robotics pilot and subsea engineer working in Norway, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, Russia, Nigeria and the US. She then transitioned into cyber security, working in ethical hacking, social engineering and red teaming. She also published a best selling book titled ‘The Art of Attack: Attack…

Neal Elinski, General Manager of Software Engineering at Cologix is back to share insights on the development and trends in the colocation market. Together with Mattias Fridström, he talks about what factors impact the selection of where to put a data center, physical and data security trends, finding skilled people in competition with for example …

In this episode, our guest is Neal Elinski, General Manager of Software Engineering at Cologix, a leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Mattias Fridström and Neal talk about trends and challenges in the cloud services market, real or virtual cross connects and how much needs to be pre-built to be fast, edg…

Jesse Robbers, Director Industry & Digital Infrastructure at Quantum Delta NL is back to discuss Quantum Networks with Mattias Fridström. Who is supporting and funding the development of Quantum Internet? Has COVID-19 had any impact on this work? How does the industry compete with the hyperscalers and others in finding skilled people? What security…

This episode features Jesse Robbers, Director Industry & Digital Infrastructure at Quantum Delta NL, a joint effort by a team of specialist from quantum research institutes, coordinating bodies, and a range of exciting industrial partnerships and startups. Mattias Fridström and Jesse Robbers discuss the development in Quantum Internet: How is this …

In this episode, Mattias Fridström continues speaking to Katia González, Head of Fraud & Advanced Analytics at BICS, member of GSMA Fraud and Security Group, and Chair of i3 Forum’s Fight Against Fraud workgroup. Learn about: The estimated loss to fraud of 28 billion € / year Who is losing this money? Using crowd sourcing in fraud prevention Pandem…

EP27: Preventing frauds in the telecoms industry In this episode, Mattias Fridström meets with Katia González, Head of Fraud & Advanced Analytics at BICS, member of GSMA Fraud and Security Group, and Chair of i3 Forum’s Fight Fraud Workstream. Learn about: What types of fraud are common in the telecoms industry? What solutions could help? Who are b…

In this episode, Mattias Fridström is meeting with Mike Kavis, Chief Cloud Architect at Deloitte Consulting, author of Accelerating Cloud Adoption & Architecting the Cloud, and host of The On Cloud podcast. Learn about: The impact of COVID-19 in the cloud space Sustainability in the datacenter market If there’s a need for more clouds Cloud at the e…

In this episode, Mattias Fridström is meeting with Mike Kavis, Chief Cloud Architect at Deloitte Consulting, author of Accelerating Cloud Adoption & Architecting the Cloud, and host of The On Cloud podcast. Learn about: How Mike became one of the pioneers in the cloud industry Whether cloud has become a mainstream solution Best advice to someone th…

In this episode, Mattias Fridström is meeting with Funke Opeke, founder and CEO of MainOne, the leading provider of telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa. With its 7,000km subsea cable system, including landing stations in Nigeria, Ghana and Portugal, and its growing metropolitan infrastructure and data center ecosyst…

In this episode, Mattias Fridström is meeting with Funke Opeke, founder and CEO of MainOne, the leading provider of telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa. With its 7,000km subsea cable system, including landing stations in Nigeria, Ghana and Portugal, and its growing metropolitan infrastructure and data center ecosyst…

In this episode, Stephen Alexander, CTO at Ciena and Mattias Fridström discuss the industry trend towards open and disaggregated networks, the latest developments in IPoDWDM, hyperscalers building their own gear, sustainability in networking, and the future of the optical development.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, Stephen Alexander, CTO at Ciena and Mattias Fridström discuss how the optical networking industry has developed over the last decades, trends in enterprise networking such as the increased demand for raw bandwidth, the global component shortages, and the pandemic’s impact on network design.…

In this episode, Johan Gustawsson, Senior Director MIG Routing at Cisco and Mattias Fridström discuss what the disaggregation in the industry is all about, the role that IPoDWDM plays in this development, and how this can change the world for operators. They also speak about sustainability in the networking industry and how this can be improved.…

In this episode, Johan Gustawsson, Senior Director MIG Routing at Cisco and Mattias Fridström discuss the usage and development of routing silicon, and why this is important to operators. They also speak about Moore’s law and what this means for Life Cycle Management in the networking space.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

Mattias Fridström and Rudolf Gordon-Seymour, Head of International Funding at Télécoms Sans Frontières discuss the NGO’s responses to the 2020 Beirut port explosion and the 2020 Moria refugee camp fire, attracting talent and funding as well as getting hold of new technology as a non-profit organization, and the impact of COVID-19 on the organizatio…

Mattias Fridström and Rudolf Gordon-Seymour, Head of International Funding at Télécoms Sans Frontières discuss challenges of enabling communications in disaster areas, the NGO’s educational programs to increase digital skills in these areas, preventing bandwidth heavy applications and data by using custom-engineered communications kit, and the poss…

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and Phartiban Kandappan, CTO at Infinera discuss the strategy of hyperscalers building their own gear, dealing with the Shannon limit, if the development of fiber is important to optical suppliers, and how telecom cables are used to predict earthquakes. More information: The Connectivity Podcast webpage The Connec…

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and Parthiban Kandappan, CTO at Infinera discuss the recent years’ significant changes in optical networking, the impact of Covid-19 on network design, openness and disaggregation in the telecom industry, and IPoDWDM.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and Lisa Lorenzin, Senior Director of Transformation Strategy at Zscaler discuss if 5G will change the security design again, whether companies really care how they connect to the cloud, how much companies know about the public Internet, if security standards are important, and why DevSecOps will shape the impleme…

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and Lisa Lorenzin, Director of Transformation Strategy at Zscaler discuss challenges in enterprise networking, how the Covid-19 pandemic gave organizations an opportunity to consider alternative security models in terms of for example cloud security, automation and VPN connections, the potential of SASE, and what …

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and Tom ‘The Networking Nerd’ Hollingsworth discuss if 5G will change the enterprise networks, weather enterprises understand how the cloud is connected, using the public Internet, DDoS and RPKI, and sustainability in networking.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and Tom ‘The Networking Nerd’ Hollingsworth discuss network design, automation, working from home, firewalls, using public Wi-Fi, and much more.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and David Jacoby, Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab discuss trending cyber threats, why the re-use of passwords is a bad idea, the fragility of the connected society, and raising your children in a digital world.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and David Jacoby, Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab discuss how the threat landscape has evolved over the last two decades, the biggest concerns as everything gets connected, and how COVID-19 has affected cyber security.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, Mattias Fridström and Christian Koch, Director Product Management at Digital Realty and co-founder of NYNOG discuss what is needed for full IPv6 adoption, how 5G is affecting the Edge and where this will ultimately be, and how to build a better Internet.By MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM