E57: The Future of Communications: A Conversation with Joel Ogren
NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet
Release Date: 03/27/2025
E57: The Future of Communications: A Conversation with Joel Ogren
NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet
In this episode of NEDAS Live! podcast, you'll join host Ilissa Miller as she sits down with Joel Ogren, CEO and founder of Assured Communications, for a fascinating look at how communications infrastructure has evolved over his 40+ year career. You'll discover how the telecommunications landscape has transformed since Joel founded his company more than twelve years ago, learn why resilient networks are increasingly crucial as businesses depend more heavily on data and cloud services, and hear Joel's insights on how AI is revolutionizing network management. This conversation offers you a...
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E56: Navigating Digital Infrastructure’s Next Frontier: A Conversation with Jonathan Hjembo, Senior Manager of Infrastructure Research at TeleGeography
NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet
Tune in for a conversation with Jonathan Hjembo, Senior Manager of Infrastructure Research at TeleGeography. The discussion explores the critical challenges and opportunities in the communications infrastructure ecosystem, particularly focusing on the unprecedented growth driven by AI deployment needs in 2024-2025. Jonathan explains TeleGeography's role in tracking global network development and discusses the ongoing power crisis affecting major data center markets worldwide, from Singapore to Northern Virginia.
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E55: The Davos of Digital Infrastructure: Insights into PTC'25
NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet
In this episode you'll discover insights about the upcoming PTC conference in Honolulu, Hawaii - often called the "Davos of digital infrastructure." The discussion explores how the conference brings together over 30 industry categories, from data centers and subsea cables to satellite and mobile networks, fostering crucial conversations about the future of global telecommunications. Listeners will learn about the growing importance of mobile infrastructure, cybersecurity challenges, and regulatory developments in the digital infrastructure ecosystem.
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E54: The Transformation of Edge Data Centers: A Conversation with Doug Recker, President of Duos Edge AI
NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet
This episode of NEDAS Live! features a conversation with Doug Recker, President of Duos Edge AI. Host Ilissa Miller and Doug discuss edge data centers and how these compact facilities are changing connectivity in underserved communities. Doug shares his journey from traditional data centers to edge solutions, highlighting the impact of edge pods on education, healthcare, and rural development. The discussion covers edge data centers, their role in bridging the digital divide, and how they're enabling AI in unexpected places. Tune in to learn about the future of digital infrastructure and how...
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E53: The Evolution of Internet Infrastructure: A Conversation with Phil Shi, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research
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This episode features a conversation about AI with Phil Shih, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, an independent research firm specializing in internet infrastructure. Phil shares insights from his 13 years of experience running his own research company, discussing both the challenges and rewards he has encountered along the way. He elaborates on Structure Research's niche focus areas, which include data centers, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. Additionally, Phil explains how the firm dispenses valuable market analysis and projections to industry executives,...
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E52: Navigating Telecom and Broadband Infrastructure with David Bronston
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Tune in for another episode of NEDAS Live! as we are joined by David Bronston, Special Counsel and Co-Lead of the Telecommunications Practice at Phillips Lytle. David brings his vast experience to the discussion, shedding light on the evolving telecommunications landscape and the challenges faced by the industry. From the impact of the 1996 Telecommunications Act to the controversies surrounding net neutrality, David provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory environment. The conversation also delves into the transformative Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program,...
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E51: Sustainability and Innovation in Data Centers: A Deep Dive with Sabey Data Centers CFO
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Tune in for another episode, as we are joined by John Wilson, CFO of Sabey Data Centers. John discusses Sabey's unique position in the data center industry, focusing on their commitment to providing affordable, renewable power and reliable service. He also highlights Sabey's sustainability efforts, flexible solutions through their in-house construction arm, and the importance of maintaining long-lasting customer partnerships while navigating the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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E50: Understanding the Shifts in Digital Infrastructure: Insights from DC BLOX
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Tune in for a conversation with Bill Thompson, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at DC BLOX, a vertically integrated digital infrastructure provider specializing in the Southeast U.S. Bill shares his fascinating career journey, from his early days at AT&T commercializing the internet to his current role at DC BLOX. The conversation delves into DC BLOX's evolution from a traditional data center operator to a company offering a wide range of services, including cable landing stations, dark fiber networks, and high-capacity compute infrastructure. Bill also discusses the...
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E49: "Navigating the Interconnected Future: Insights from 1547," featuring John Bonczek of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547)
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Tune in for a conversation with John Bonczek, Chief Revenue Officer of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547), as he takes a deep dive into the world of interconnection and its pivotal role in shaping the digital infrastructure landscape. John shares his wealth of experience, tracing the evolution of interconnection from the early days of Telex to the current challenges and opportunities presented by the rise of AI and the surging demand for data center capacity. The discussion explores the necessity of retrofitting existing facilities, the complexities of building out for...
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E48: Building the Backbone of Tomorrow: Inside 365 Data Centers
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This episode features an interview with Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365 Data Centers. Bob shares his extensive background in the communications, technology and energy industries, and discusses how 365 Data Centers has evolved since he joined in 2017. The company has grown from 8 data centers to 20 fully interconnected facilities, and expanded its services to include a national fiber network, cloud regions, and managed services. Bob also shares his thoughts on the impact of AI on the data center industry, the importance of network connectivity, and 365's aggressive plans to gain market share in 2024....
info_outlineIn this episode of NEDAS Live! podcast, you'll join host Ilissa Miller as she sits down with Joel Ogren, CEO and founder of Assured Communications, for a fascinating look at how communications infrastructure has evolved over his 40+ year career. You'll discover how the telecommunications landscape has transformed since Joel founded his company more than twelve years ago, learn why resilient networks are increasingly crucial as businesses depend more heavily on data and cloud services, and hear Joel's insights on how AI is revolutionizing network management. This conversation offers you a unique perspective from an industry veteran on the past, present, and future challenges of building the digital infrastructure that powers our global economy.