What's driving innovation at the edge of the network? Tune in to hear what exactly is meant by 'the edge,' what next-gen metro and edge networks will look like, the role software automation will play, and more.

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Episode 45: Ciena leaders on what it takes to own the edge

How will AI advance the way our networks roll out 5G, Industry 4.0, IoT and other exciting services that users demand today? Tune into this podcast to hear Colt's Francesca Serravalle join Rick Hamilton of Blue Planet to shed light on new opportunities where AI is making an impact.

Episode 44: How AI is Reshaping Networks for 5G and the Digital Era

While it is no secret that many rural communities across the world lack connectivity, many do not realize the role innovative cooperative utility companies play in addressing this issue. Hear Mark Freeman of Cullman Electric Cooperative discuss the exciting impact of deploying broadband in their community.

Episode 43: Addressing the Gap in Rural Connectivity with Cullman Electric Cooperative

Whether you are working from home, learning remotely, or simply wanting to watch a sporting event online, having reliable connectivity is key. Spark New Zealand's Jan Jager, Principal Solution Architect joins Ciena's Matt Syme and Dave Boertjes to discuss ways service providers are using intelligent software tools to drive network efficiencies and ensure connectivity - even during unexpected events, fiber cuts or natural disasters.

Episode 42: Spark New Zealand's Approach to Smart Networking with Software Intelligence

To keep up with the fast-pace of mobile experiences like gaming, cloud services and 5G, Singapore-based M1 is transforming its network with software. Hear M1's Nathan Bell talk with the Blue Planet team about ways that software automation coupled with a customer-centric approach will drive the next wave of innovation.

Episode 41: Software is the Secret Sauce: Singapore's M1 Prepares for 5G

What are the biggest challenges facing security professionals as more people use their home networks for remote work? In this episode, Andy Bonillo, Ciena's Chief Information Security Officer, and Marc Goodman, Global Security Advisor and futurist, discuss ways businesses can tackle new security challenges as more people work remotely.

Episode 40: Cyber Security in 2021: Securing the New Normal

The digital divide is a global concern that has continued to grow with the increased reliance on the network and digital connectivity due to COVID-19. With billions of people around the world lacking connectivity, what can we do to close the gap? In this episode, Ciena's Chief Technology Officer, Steve Alexander, is joined by award-winning Human Potential Expert and Futurist, Shivvy Jervis, to discuss the implications and challenges that the digital divide has created for human growth and potential.

Episode 39: Closing the Digital Divide

Algonquin's state-of-the art Optophontics Lab offers real-world experiences to students and uses the same tech that powers internet traffic for telecom and content providers around the world. In this episode, Claude Brule and Dr. Almuhtadi share how the partnership with Ciena gives students a leg-up in finding a career in technology.

Episode 38: Algonquin Optophotonics Lab: Empowering future optical engineers

From virtual reality headsets that take your mind to a beautiful landscape while your body is in the doctor's chair to having multiple doctors in disparate locations analyze your x-ray results in real-time, the healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation. In this episode, Unitas' Mary Stanhope and Loudon Blair take a deep dive into the shifts we're seeing in telehealth and how current network and cloud infrastructures are adapting to power telemedicine and virtual and augmented reality applications.

Episode 37: Telehealth: The virtual doctor is in!

Are you curious how service providers across Asia keep up with their digitally-savvy end users? Vodafone's Nadya Melic and IDC's Nikhil Batra discuss with Anup Changaroth of Ciena tips on how to be resilient and connected today.

Episode 36: Building Digital Resiliency - Tips from Vodafone and IDC

In this podcast we revisit some of Steve Alexander's 2020 predictions and Joe Madden from Mobile Experts joins to discuss how Covid-19 has forced the world to rely on the network for remote work, school, entertainment and more. What will it mean for the future of 5G, Edge Cloud and connectivity in general?

Episode 35: Covid 19's impact on the network, 5G and Edge Cloud

Ever wonder about the connection between submarine cables and data centers? Our thriving digital economy requires a variety of networks to ensure consumers have access to high-quality content with no delay and many providers are turning to the reliability of submarine networks and the colocation conveniences of data centers. Join Interxion's Mike Hollands and Ciena's Colin Wallace as they discuss the symbiotic relationship between these two data transport options and how route diversity and resiliency improve the connectivity experience.

Episode 34: East Meets West: How Submarine Cables and Data Centers Deliver Resilient Connectivity

Tune in as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the past 3 years. We've covered a plethora of hot topics like esports, AI, 5G, digital transformation/remote working and of course how optical networking and software fuel our digital world.

Episode 33: Celebrating the 3-year anniversary of Ciena Insights

New demands are being put on the network with the rise of 5G, cloud, IoT and other exciting technologies. MEF joins the podcast to discuss the role of software-defined networking, how cloud providers and service providers are working together, and why the edge is the new battleground.

Episode 32: The Digital Economy - What Does It Take to Survive and Thrive?

Real-time avalanche detection, monitoring landslides and wildfires are only part of a typical day for the Colorado Department of Transportation. In this episode, we talk to Bob Fifer and John Williams of CDOT about how they're using an intelligent and adaptive network to help inform travelers and make roadways safer.

Episode 31: An Avalanche of Data - Colorado's Roadways of the Future

It's well understood that we'll be looking at system overload of our global networks due to increasing IoT traffic, emerging 4K and 8K video, and VR applications. To keep up and avoid hitting critical mass, networks have to work smarter, not harder. Join Network Insights each month as we take an in-depth look at the different ways these bandwidth killers force networks to push the boundaries of programmability and intelligence, and meet the innovators and thinkers who are building the infrastructure for our future.

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