E05: Fiber at the Frontier: How MDC Is Powering U.S.–Mexico Interconnection
Trusted Connections: Where Infrastructure Meets Innovation
Release Date: 11/30/2025
E05: Fiber at the Frontier: How MDC Is Powering U.S.–Mexico Interconnection
Trusted Connections: Where Infrastructure Meets Innovation
In this episode of Trusted Connections, we are joined by Juan Salazar, CEO of MDC Data Centers, for an in-depth look at the fast-changing landscape of cross-border connectivity. The conversation explores the skyrocketing demand for high-capacity fiber, the influence of AI on network strategy, and why key border markets like McAllen, El Paso, and San Diego are becoming essential hubs for international data movement. Juan shares insights into MDC’s expansion into Mexico, the rise of hyperscale deployments, and the critical role of trusted partnerships in navigating the complexities of...
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E04: Infrastructure Meets Intelligence: The AI Transformation in Connectivity
Trusted Connections: Where Infrastructure Meets Innovation
In this episode of Trusted Connections, we are joined by Kevin Sheehan, Chief Technology Officer at Ciena. Kevin explains the evolution of AI, its current adoption stage, and its future implications. He highlights the increasing demand for bandwidth and energy due to AI, Ciena's role in providing high-bandwidth connectivity, and the challenges of space and power in data centers. The conversation also touches on the importance of partnerships, transparency, and flexibility in managing supply chain risks and large deals.
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E03: From Core to Edge: Uniting Networks for Tomorrow’s Demands
Trusted Connections: Where Infrastructure Meets Innovation
In this episode of Trusted Connections, discover how Uniti Wholesale is shaping the future of connectivity by bridging the gap from core to edge. John Nishimoto, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Product Development and Marketing at Uniti Wholesale, shares insights on powering AI infrastructure, advancing fiber strategies, and creating seamless customer experiences. Explore how the combined strengths of Uniti and Windstream are driving innovation, expanding reach into new markets, and setting the stage for tomorrow’s network demands through trusted partnerships and bold investments.
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E02: From Infrastructure to Integrity: How Uniti Wholesale Leads with People First
Trusted Connections: Where Infrastructure Meets Innovation
In this episode, we’re sitting down with Greg Ortyl, President of Wholesale & Strategic Accounts at Uniti. Greg gives us a front-row seat to life inside the newly combined Uniti + Windstream family—talking straight about leadership, culture, and what real partnership looks like in the connectivity game. Yes, the merger means more fiber and more scale, but Greg explains why the real horsepower comes from trust, teamwork, and a promise to keep things human in a hyper-digital world. If you want to know how a bigger network can still feel personal—and why that matters to your...
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E01: Connecting the Future: Kenny Gunderman, President & CEO of Uniti-Windstream Merger and the Future of Trusted Connectivity
Trusted Connections: Where Infrastructure Meets Innovation
In this launch episode of Trusted Connections, host Joe Scattareggia, (CRO, Uniti Wholesale), sits down with Kenny Gunderman, President & CEO of Uniti, to explore the strategic logic behind the Uniti–Windstream merger, what it means for the future of nationwide fiber infrastructure, and how the combined power of a vast network and customer-first culture will reshape the industry.
info_outlineIn this episode of Trusted Connections, we are joined by Juan Salazar, CEO of MDC Data Centers, for an in-depth look at the fast-changing landscape of cross-border connectivity. The conversation explores the skyrocketing demand for high-capacity fiber, the influence of AI on network strategy, and why key border markets like McAllen, El Paso, and San Diego are becoming essential hubs for international data movement. Juan shares insights into MDC’s expansion into Mexico, the rise of hyperscale deployments, and the critical role of trusted partnerships in navigating the complexities of U.S.–Mexico interconnection. It’s a forward-looking discussion about opportunity, innovation, and the future of data in motion.