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November 16, 2023AI, Blockchain, and DOAs: Private Data, Public Trust
DCConnect’s CCO, Charmond Tsang, and Principal Architect, Paul Parker, discuss how blockchain-based Decentralized Autonomous Organizations can transform telecom collaboration and overcome integration hurdles with privacy-centric solutions. How can moving away from centralized models offer an efficient and secure way for operators to share sensitive information?
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Charmond Tsang and Paul Parker of DCConnect:
How can blockchain technology optimize global telecom infrastructure?
What role could decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) play in transforming the telecom industry?
How can data privacy be maintained as telecom providers increasingly collaborate?
Could emerging innovations disrupt the competitive landscape between top-tier and second-tier telecom providers?
How can AI technologies increase the efficiency of telecom networks within the decentralized blockchain framework?
About Our Guests
Charmond Tsang, Chief Commercial Officer, DCConnect Global Ltd.

Charmond brings over 20 years of experience in the telecom industry to his role as the Chief Commercial Officer of DCConnect Global. As CCO, he leads the company’s global business development activities with a primary focus on creating a robust ecosystem of data centers through partnerships and alliances. Charmond’s successful expansion of DCConnect Global into other regional countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, demonstrates his expertise in catering to the Automation, SDN, Cloud, and Data Centre connectivity markets.

Charmond’s successful expansion of DCConnect Global into other regional countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, demonstrates his expertise in catering to the Automation, SDN, Cloud, and Data Centre connectivity markets.
Paul Parker, Principal Architect, DCConnect Global Ltd.

Paul Parker is a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Architect, with a particular focus on blockchain technology. With over a decade of experience in this field, Paul has worked on a wide range of projects. His prediction for the future is that W3C identity and zkEVMs coupled with DAO mechanics are the stepping stones to practical blockchain ecosystems that will finally be able to support the commercial needs of businesses.

Paul is a talented and passionate software architect with a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to creating innovative solutions that make a positive impact on the world, and is very excited to have the opportunity to transform the promises of W3C identity and the privacy preserving mechanisms of zkEVMs into commercial reality.
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18 min
October 26, 2023Transforming Telecom: New Technologies and Global Regulations
China Telecom Americas’ VP, Luis Fiallo, discusses the telecom industry’s response to changing connectivity demands, global regulations, and advanced technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT. How do these factors shape a strategic approach, and what changes does the evolving landscape bring for compliance?
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Luis Fiallo of China Telecom Americas:
What technologies have contributed to the changing telecom landscape?
How do local regulations and global policies influence the telecom industry’s operations?
What role does SD-WAN play in helping businesses meet their connectivity needs?
Why is security and compliance even more important for telecom providers today?
How have companies adjusted to fit this new landscape?
About Our Guest
Luis Fiallo, VP, China Telecom (Americas) Corporation
Luis Fiallo brings to the table executive-level operations expertise to build, transform, and deliver profitable results to global technology companies, with a focus on North/South America, China, and Europe. He is a recognized leader in the technology field, with a keen sense of innovation and business strategy and accomplished financial and operating results in large, multinational organizations, as well as start-up environments. He has over 25 years of leadership experience working at Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial early-stage technology-based firms. He also served in the government and was appointed by the President of the United States to the President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) and by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth’s Broadband Roundtable.

In his most recent position as Vice President of China Telecom Americas, Luis oversees the company’s overall mission of connecting the world and delivering superior telecommunication service.
Executives at the Edge podcast is brought to you by MEF, an industry association of 200 service, technology, and cloud providers who together accelerate enterprise digital transformation.
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22 min
September 28, 2023SASE: On the Edge of Securing the Digital Future
Dell’Oro Group’s Senior Research Director, Mauricio Sanchez, explores the paradigm-shifting world of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and its impact on cybersecurity and networking. How will SASE standards and certification, AI’s role in threat detection, and the evolving digital landscape secure our digital future?
Join Mauricio, Pascal, and key decision makers driving the NaaS ecosystem at MEF’s inaugural Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE), 2-4 October, in Dallas. For more details and to register, visit GNE.MEF.net.
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Mauricio Sanchez of Dell’Oro Group:
Why is SASE critical in today’s digital landscape?
How important are standardization and certification to ensuring the effectiveness of SASE solutions?
Will SASE play a role in the evolution of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)?
How does generative AI impact cybersecurity, and how can it be leveraged to enhance threat detection?
Can AI technologies make administrative improvements to network and security management in the SASE model?
About Our Guest
Mauricio Sanchez, Senior Director, Enterprise Networking & Security Market Research, Dell’Oro Group
Mauricio Sanchez joined Dell’Oro Group in 2020. With Dell’Oro Group, Mr. Sanchez leads the Network Security, SASE & SD-WAN market research programs, which will encompass ways in which contemporary network security solutions are being adopted and deployed, whether as appliances, virtually or as a service. Additionally, Mr. Sanchez helps shape the coverage of next-generation networking architectures and services models.

Mr. Sanchez brings over two decades of experience as an executive manager in networking and security technologies, products, and solutions spanning data center, campus, and mobile architectures. Prior to joining Dell’Oro Group, Mr. Sanchez served at Intel Corporation as Product Line Director of Ethernet products within Networking Division for Data Platforms Group, focused on Ethernet controllers, NICs, and SmartNICs for data center servers. Before Intel Corporation, Mr. Sanchez spent seventeen years with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in a variety of networking and security roles, focused on defining and driving security technology strategy for all HPE Networking solutions spanning product security, access control, and SDN-based real-time threat management.

Mr. Sanchez has a BS degree in Computer Engineering, an MSc in Electrical Engineering, and minor in German from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He has thirteen patents granted.
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21 min
September 21, 2023Navigating NaaS: Beyond the Hype
Vertical Systems Group’s Director of Research, Erin Dunne, explores Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), its evolution from data centers to cloud, and the challenges and potential benefits it presents. Can standardization, collaboration, and automation lead to a seamless NaaS ecosystem?
Join Erin, Pascal, and key decision makers driving the NaaS ecosystem at MEF’s next GNE (Global Network-as-a-Service Event). For more details and to register, visit GNE.MEF.net.
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Erin Dunne of Vertical Systems:
How has NaaS progressed from data center-centric operations to a cloud-based framework?
What are the challenges and opportunities for NaaS adoption in the cloud?
What distinguishes NaaS from other solutions and how does it compare in cost and speed?
What measures are being taken to ensure the security, quality, and efficiency of NaaS services?
How important is standardization, collaboration, and automation in creating a successful NaaS ecosystem?
About Our Guest
Erin Dunne, Director of Research, Vertical Systems Group
Ms. Dunne is the Director of Research Services, responsible for managing the delivery and support of Vertical Systems Group’s syndicated ENS Research Program offerings for clients worldwide. In this role, she coordinates analyst resources, directs content distribution for ENS research, and assures high quality client experience.

Her expertise covers migration to emerging service technologies, Managed SD-WANs, Ethernet and Cloud Connectivity, Wavelength connectivity, MPLS & VPN solutions, pricing dynamics for network services, and business Fiber trends. On these topics, Ms. Dunne has moderated and chaired numerous industry webcasts and business panel discussions. She is frequently sourced by leading industry media. Additionally, she is a judge for the Light Reading Leading Lights awards and annual MEF awards presented at the organization’s global event.
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18 min
September 14, 2023The Shift to NaaS: Where Connectivity and Security Converge
AvidThink’s founder and principal, Roy Chua, discusses enterprise challenges in wide area connectivity and security. To simplify operations, many turn to Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) leveraging secure access service edge (SASE) and security service edge (SSE). How does NaaS, reinforced by SASE and SSE, improve agility, reduce costs, and prioritize core business functions?
Join MPLIFY and key decision makers driving the NaaS ecosystem at MEF’s inaugural Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE), 2-4 October, in Dallas. For more details and to register, visit GNE.MEF.net.
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Roy Chua of AvidThink:
What remote connectivity challenges do enterprises face?
How has the definition of connectivity evolved to include security?
What are SASE and SSE, and how are they replacing traditional security options?
Why is NaaS appealing to enterprises?
What are the different NaaS business models?
About Our Guest
Roy Chua, Founder and Principal, AvidThink
Roy Chua is a principal at AvidThink, an independent research and advisory service focused on infrastructure technologies. Roy is a frequent speaker at telecom and cloud conferences, and AvidThink has been quoted by and featured in major publications including the WSJ, Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless, The New Stack, and Light Reading. Roy was also a co-founder at SDxCentral, a technology publication.

He previously worked as a management consultant for Fortune 500 and startup companies, specializing in go-to-market and product strategy. Roy is a graduate of UC Berkeley’s electrical engineering and computer science program and MIT’s Sloan School of Business. With over 20 years of experience in telecom and enterprise computing, networking, and security, he has also founded several Silicon Valley startups.
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19 min
September 07, 2023Network-as-a-Service: The Utility of Networking
Frost & Sullivan’s Senior Industry Director, Steve Thomas, explores the rise of NaaS adoption, driven by its OpEx model, dynamic scalability, and alignment with cloud-enabled technologies like SD-WAN and SASE. How is NaaS changing the way businesses procure and manage their networks?
Join Steve, Pascal, and key decision makers driving the NaaS ecosystem at MEF’s inaugural Global NaaS Event (GNE), 2-4 October, in Dallas. For more details and to register, visit GNE.MEF.net.
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Steve Thomas of Frost & Sullivan:
What benefits does NaaS offer businesses in terms of flexibility, responsiveness, and procurement?
What shift occurring in the telecom industry supports the rise of NaaS?
How does NaaS compare to traditional CapEx cost structure?
What impact do APIs and automation have on NaaS service offerings?
How does the user-friendly approach of NaaS align with the trend of consumerization in IT services?
About Our Guest
Steve Thomas, Senior Industry Director, Frost & Sullivan
Steve Thomas is a Senior Industry Director in the ICT-Enterprise Network Services practice at Frost & Sullivan. He has 20+ years of experience managing network technologies and the ecosystem that supports them. During his career, he has held roles in Service Management, Network Engineering, IT, and Marketing.

Steve joined Frost & Sullivan in 2022 after more than 25 years working with leading service provider and enterprise IT firms, including Orange Business and General Motors IT Telecom Group. He holds a BS in Economics and Masters Telecom Management.
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19 min
August 24, 2023Service Orchestration: Automating Good Intentions
Inmanta’s Co-founder and CTO, Bart Vanbrabant, explains the importance of intent-driven service orchestration in the telecommunications industry and the benefits of using a digital twin to test service-orchestration models. How do these technologies help operators automate services, improve efficiency and reliability, minimize outages, and reduce costs?
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Bart Vanbrabant of Inmanta:
How does a service orchestrator streamline network deployment by translating high-level intent into actionable network actions?
What advantages does intent-driven orchestration offer over traditional manual methods?
What is a digital twin and how is it used in pre-production testing of service orchestration models?
What are the benefits of adopting an iterative implementation approach to automation?
How does this approach lead to opex reduction, revenue growth, and faster feature launches?
About Our Guest
Bart Vanbrabant, Co-founder and CTO, Inmanta
Bart Vanbrabant is co-founder and CTO of Inmanta. He is responsible for the company’s product strategy and development of the product portfolio.
With his background in software and systems engineering, Bart has over 15 years of experience in managing and operating IT and network infrastructures, and using innovative software-defined approaches to increase operational efficiency.

Bart holds a PhD in computer science, with focus on effective management and orchestration of large-scale distributed systems.
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20 min
August 10, 2023Blockchain: Unchaining the Blocks to Accurate Billing and Ordering
Sage Management’s CEO, Tiffany Brown, explains blockchain’s impact on telecom and why it is essential to address outdated billing and ordering systems prone to errors. How will blockchain save carriers and businesses time and money?
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Tiffany Brown of Sage Management:
How can blockchain technology eliminate errors in orders and invoices and address long-standing issues in the telecom space?
Why is mutual endorsement important in the telecom industry and how does blockchain enable it?
How do private blockchain ledgers differ from public blockchain solutions, and what benefits do they offer in terms of security for telecom carriers?
How can standardized APIs contribute to the successful implementation of blockchain in the telecom industry?
What other use cases can benefit from blockchain technology and how can they improve operational efficiency and customer experience?
About Our Guest
Tiffany Brown, CEO, Sage Management
Tiffany Brown serves as CEO of Sage Management and has over 25 years of telecom experience. As CEO, she leads the team in assisting telecom carriers, enterprises, and government agencies reduce costs and streamline operations. Through pioneering analytics and blockchain-based solutions to simplify business processes, she and the team proactively eliminate telecom errors and implement optimal savings. She and the team have successfully delivered over $4 billion dollars in savings to our clients.

Tiffany is well-known and respected in the telecommunications industry from her work with the FCC and various clients on intercarrier compensation issues. She is a subject matter expert and frequent speaker on telecommunications ordering, billing, inventory, FCC, intercarrier compensation, and blockchain topics.

Prior to joining Sage, Tiffany held telecom financial analysis positions at Winstar and TEOCO, where she successfully identified and negotiated over $250M in disputes and optimizations across all types of global products and services.

Tiffany attended the University of Virginia Engineering School with a major in Systems Engineering, 1993 – 1998.
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31 min
July 13, 2023Edge Compute: Defining the Edge of Digital Transformation
Zayo’s CTO, Frank Cittadino, explains that as security, mobility, and hybrid workforce environments become increasingly important for companies, so does edge computing. How can pushing computing power closer to where applications are consumed improve the performance and efficiency of applications, and enable real-time decision-making?
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Frank Cittadino of Zayo:
What does edge compute enable?
How does edge computing benefit digital experiences and services?
What types of edges exist and how do companies define them?
What role does AI play in network operations?
What is the potential of AI-driven edge innovation for customized experiences?
About Our Guest
Frank Cittadino, Chief Technology Officer, Zayo
Frank Cittadino is the Chief Technology Officer at Zayo, where he oversees Zayo’s edge strategy, operations and portfolio of products including SD-WAN, Security, Wireless, managed services and digital experience. Frank is responsible for exceeding customer expectations and accountable for driving the company’s edge vision by executing on strategic initiatives resulting in high customer growth both domestically and internationally.

Prior to joining Zayo, Cittadino served as the Chief Executive Officer of QOS Networks, a leading provider of SD-WAN, managed edge services and network automation which was acquired by Zayo in January of 2022. He is an industry thought leader and successfully steered the strategy and technology evolution across QOS Network’s rich history. During his tenure at QOS Networks, Cittadino has held multiple leadership roles, including EVP of Client Solutions and Director of Sales and Business Development. Cittadino has also held roles at TPX communications and Home Depot, where he worked in various parts of the business and regions driving organic growth.

Cittadino holds a BA from East Carolina University – College of Business.
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23 min
June 29, 2023Network-as-a-Service: The Enterprise Cloud Revolution
Console Connect’s CTO, Paul Gampe, explains why Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is poised to play a major role in the future of enterprise networking. What will it take to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity to the cloud?
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Paul Gampe of Console Connect:
How has NaaS evolved given the enterprise-workload shift from on-premises data centers to cloud service providers?
How does NaaS change the technology-delivery economic model towards subscription-based services?
How do API integrations provide seamless network provisioning and connectivity?
Can distributed ledger technology automate the settlement process for NaaS services?
Why is collaboration between carriers and other stakeholders so important for NaaS adoption?
About Our Guest
Paul Gampe, Chief Technology Officer, Console Connect
Operating as a Senior Software Executive Director with a substantial technical foundation, Paul has led multidisciplinary teams globally for over 20 years. Paul has significant experience in all aspects of the software industry, executive directorship, acquisitions, investments, development, quality engineering, program management and operations.

He is an expert in distilling complex products, solutions and services into clearly understandable language and presenting at all levels from IT Management to C-suite and Board levels.

With experience in cloud, networks data centers and open source globally, Paul has developed specific expertise in the open source technology landscape. As a highly effective manager, he has a proven track record of managing global teams and products while delivering outstanding financial results.
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