Automation has long promised faster service creation, fewer human errors, and simplified operations—yet most enterprises still haven't automated even half of their data center network tasks. In this finale of The Data Center Strikes Back series two, Ivana Duvnjak, Senior Director of Network Automation Business, Nokia and James Knights, Principal Architect, Kyndryl join our host to uncover why automation has fallen short, Nokia's Event-Driven Automation (EDA) offering and how AI-powered orchestration is changing the game. From overcoming multi-vendor complexity to building future-ready networks, this episode explores whether enterprises can finally unlock the true value of automation. Don't miss this deep dive into the next frontier of operational efficiency.

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Host:

• Peter Nass, Offering Manager, Kyndryl

Guests:

• Ivana Duvnjak, Senior Director of Network Automation Business, Nokia
• James Knights, Principal Architect, Kyndryl

'The data center strikes back' is a joint production by Nokia and Kyndryl.

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Enterprise applications demand massive compute, bandwidth, and secure cloud connectivity—and data center gateways are stepping into the spotlight. In this episode of The Data Center Strikes Back, Nokia's Trini Grinspan, IP Consulting Engineer, and Kyndryl's James Knights, Principal Architect, explore why DC gateways are critical to enterprise infrastructure, from enabling multi-cloud interconnect and internet peering to supporting AI and HPC workloads at the edge. The discussion dives into optics, security, and real-world deployment examples, revealing how robust gateway design ensures enterprises can scale with confidence. Tune in to learn how data center gateways are unlocking the future of enterprise connectivity.

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Host:

• Peter Nass, Offering Manager, Kyndryl

Guests:

• Trini Grinspan, IP Consulting Engineer, Nokia
• James Knights, Principal Architect, Kyndryl

'The data center strikes back' is a joint production by Nokia and Kyndryl.

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AI is transforming the enterprise—and data centers are at the heart of it. In this episode of The Data Center Strikes Back, Nokia's Clayton Wagar, Principal Consulting Engineer, and Kyndryl's James Knights, Principal Architect, unpack the rise of AI workloads, the surge in edge infrastructure investments, and the technical demands driving next-generation network design. From scaling performance and adopting open standards like ultra-ethernet and SONiC, to exploring real-world enterprise use cases, this conversation reveals how data centers must evolve to power the AI era. Tune in to hear how industry leaders are shaping the future of enterprise connectivity and critical infrastructure.

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Host:

• Peter Nass, Offering Manager, Kyndryl

Guests:

• Clayton Wagar, Principal Consulting Engineer, Nokia
• James Knights, Principal Architect, Kyndryl

'The data center strikes back' is a joint production by Nokia and Kyndryl.

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In the final episode of The Data Center Strikes Back, (for now…), host Peter Nass from Kyndryl explores one of the most critical and fast-evolving topics in enterprise technology: Quantum-Safe Networking (QSN). As quantum computing advances, so do the security threats facing today's networks. The demand for stronger, future-proof encryption is pushing enterprises to rethink their data center security strategies.

Joining the discussion are Bill Genovese, Global & Principal Quantum Computing Team Leader at Kyndryl Consult, and Martin Charbonneau, Head of Quantum-Safe Networks at Nokia. Together, they break down the implications of QSN for data centers, interconnect use cases, and enterprise security, offering expert insights into how businesses can stay ahead in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.

Tune in to discover how quantum-safe technologies are shaping the future of networking and what enterprises need to do to stay secure in a post-quantum world.

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Host: Peter Nass, Offering Manager, Kyndryl

Guests:

Martin Charbonneau, Head of Quantum-Safe Networks, Nokia

Bill Genovese, Global & Principal Quantum Computing Team Leader from Kyndryl

'The data center strikes back' is a joint production by Nokia and Kyndryl.

In our last episode of The Data Center Strikes Back, we explored market trends, key growth drivers and technologies behind the data centers latest and greatest evolution.

This time, we're taking a closer look at Data Center Interconnect (DCI) and how enterprises can navigate its challenges. With multiple stakeholder types involved in DCI acquisitions, each with unique needs, how can enterprises adapt?

James Knights from Kyndryl Consult and Vittorio Iozzolino from Nokia join me again to discuss data center resiliency and the economic benefits of a consolidated OTN architecture.

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Host: Peter Nass, Offering Manager, Kyndryl

Guests:

Vittorio Iozzolino, Head of Business Development for Optical Networking, Nokia

James Knights, Principal Architect, Kyndryl

'The data center strikes back' is a joint production by Nokia and Kyndryl.

Is the data center dead… or more alive than it's ever been? Our first episode of 'The Data Center Strikes Back' takes Nokia's Vittorio Iozzolino, Kyndryl's James Knights and host Peter Nass into the market trends, key growth drivers and technologies behind the data center's latest and greatest evolution.

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Host

Peter Nass, Offering Manager, Kyndryl

Guests: Vittorio Iozzolino, Head of Business Development for Optical Networking, Nokia

James Knights, Principal Architect, Kyndryl

'The Data Center Strikes Back' is a joint production by Nokia and Kyndryl.