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Power Play: AI Is Rewriting Network Demand

This special “Power Play” episode examines how AI is reshaping network demand and forcing a shift toward Network-as-a-Service. Analysts from TeleGeography, Analysys Mason, and CCSquared break down the growth, the pressure on infrastructure, and why automation is becoming essential to keep up. 

In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes brings together analyst perspectives on AI-driven network demand and the evolution of Network-as-a-Service:

  • Greg Bryan, Senior Manager of Enterprise Research at TeleGeography, breaks down what’s behind the surge in global WAN demand, from cloud expansion to emerging AI-driven traffic patterns. Listen to the full episode: AI and Cloud: The Bandwidth Boom Reshaping Networks.
  • Gorkem Yigit, Research Director at Analysys Mason, explains how Network-as-a-Service is evolving to support multi-cloud environments, data center interconnect, and the growing demands of AI-driven connectivity. Listen to the full episode: The Programmable Network Era: Where NaaS Meets Sovereignty.
  • Caroline Chappell, Founder at CCSquared, explores how automation and agentic AI are transforming network operations, and what it means for operators still navigating legacy infrastructure. Listen to the full episode: Autonomous Everything: Dawn of the Agent-Driven Network.

Learn More

  • Learn how Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is enabling more flexible, automated, and on-demand connectivity across the ecosystem.
  • See how Mplify certification programs validate performance, interoperability, and readiness for AI-driven services.
  • Explore how Mplify brings together service providers, technology providers, and enterprises to drive innovation in AI, automation, and connectivity.

Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by Mplify, a global alliance of network, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise organizations working together to accelerate the AI-powered digital economy through standardization, automation, certification, and collaboration.

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