NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet

Tune in for a conversation with David Dorman, Director of Commercial Operations at APR Energy. David shares how mobile gas-turbine solutions deliver hundreds of megawatts "behind the meter," enabling data centers and municipalities to bridge grid delays, accelerate AI and cloud expansion, and meet surging energy demands. From disaster recovery projects in Puerto Rico to modular power strategies for hyperscale growth, this conversation reveals how converging energy and digital networks power the future of connectivity.

Tune in for a conversation with Bernard Borghei, CEO of Symphony Towers Infrastructure, one of the largest privately held tower firms in the U.S. In this engaging conversation, Bernard shares his journey from early industry days to leading a national platform formed through the merger of Symphony Wireless and CTI Towers. He breaks down the evolving infrastructure landscape, the challenges of disciplined investment, and how Symphony is navigating growth across towers, easements, and strategic acquisitions. You’ll also hear Bernard’s perspective on the future of digital infrastructure, the impact of AI and data centers, and his deeply personal leadership philosophy shaped by family and mentorship.

Tune in for a conversation with Josh Dorfman, CEO and host at Supercool, about real-world climate solutions revolutionizing the digital infrastructure industry. From seawater-cooled data centers in Finland to Amazon's experiments with mass timber, Josh unpacks how sustainable innovations are not only possible but already reshaping business models. He shares his journey from "Lazy Environmentalist" to climate tech leader, offering insights on how companies can harness emerging technologies to cut carbon, drive growth, and build a more resilient future.

In the latest episode of NEDAS Live!, host, and founder and CEO of iMiller Public Relations, Ilissa Miller welcomes Tod Higginbotham, COO of ZincFive and an expert in energy storage solutions and the former CEO of Powergenics. Episode #58 dives into the critical role that innovative battery technologies play in powering digital infrastructure today and in the future. Tod's extensive background in the energy storage, semiconductor, and solar markets brings invaluable insights into the conversation. His expertise sheds light on the transformative impact of advanced battery solutions, especially within the context of digital infrastructure. Throughout the discussion, Tod emphasizes the importance of battery technology in ensuring that data centers, communication networks, and cloud services remain sustainable, resilient, and efficient.

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 unique perspective from an industry veteran on the past, present, and future challenges of building the digital infrastructure that powers our global economy.

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.

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.

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 edge solutions are changing access to technology in schools, businesses, and communities across America.

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, investors, and vendors through both subscription-based services and the annual infra/STRUCTURE summit, which marks its fifth year in 2024.

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, which allocates $42 billion to states for broadband infrastructure development. David explains the requirements for companies to access these funds and shares his predictions on the potential winners and losers in the digital race.