The Deep Edge Podcast
The Deep Edge Podcast discusses technologies powering a cloud-native, fully connected world: Virtual and physical compute; virtual and physical networking; orchestration; mobile/wireless, wired; Internet of things; NFV; SDN; routing and switching; optical; cable; and hyper-scalers. We deliver the skills, insights, and materials to help our subscribers master their own transformations.
Episodes
71 episodes
The Economics of AI Infrastructure: From Network Cost to Capital Return I Ep: 71
In this episode of The Deep Edge Podcast, Ray Mota breaks down one of the most important questions facing network architects, CTOs, and business leaders building next-generation AI data centers: how to make the right infrastructure inves...
Cisco’s AI Networking Future: Will Eatherton on Silicon One, SONiC & Next-Gen Data CentersI Ep: 70
In this episode of The Deep Edge Podcast, host Ray Mota, Ph.D. speaks with Will Eatherton, Cisco’s engineering leader driving the future of AI-optimized networking.They dive deep into: • Cisco’s AI-ready data center strategy&nb...
The Hidden Economics of Your Netflix Stream I Ep: 69
I use AI to create this podcast, let me know what you think?The ACG Research study highlights how application-driven traffic is reshaping the economics of fixed and mobile networks. While fixed networks benefit from lower unit costs ($0....
Mplify’s Bold Rebrand & the Future of Network-as-a-Service w/Kevin Vachon | Ep68
Join Ray Mota, CEO of ACG Research and host of the Deep Edge Podcast, for an in-depth conversation with Kevin Vachon, of Mplify (formerly the MEF). In this episode, Kevin walks us through: • The Story Behind the Rebrand: Why “Mplify” w...
Managing Cloud Costs with Matt Biringer of North Cloud | Ep67
Join host Ray Mota as he sits down with Matt Biringer, Co-Founder of North Cloud, to explore the evolving world of public cloud finance. In this episode, we dive into: • Why cloud cost management matters – The shift from upfront data-c...
Stand with Dawit: Demand Fair Trial and Release for Ethiopia’s Visionary ISP Founder and US Citizen! Ep66
Call to Action to our Community!!! Join me in standing up for justice and digital inclusion—help secure a fair trial and release for Dawit, the visionary entrepreneur detained in Ethiopia. Share his story, sign the petition, and ...
AI Hype vs Reality: Strategic Blind Spots, Big Bets & Leadership Lessons with Jamie Dobson | Ep65
In this episode of The Deep Edge Podcast, ACG Research CEO Ray Mota sits down with Jamie Dobson—author of Visionaries, Rebels, and Machines and founder of Container Solutions—for a powerful, no-nonsense conversation on the hype, reality, and ec...
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Securing the AI Frontier: Cisco’s 2025 Threat Report Reveals Readiness Gaps | Ep64
In this Deep Edge episode, host Ray Mota sits down with Cisco’s VP of AI Products, Anand Raghavan, to unpack the 2025 State of AI Security report. With 72 % of enterprises already running AI in production but only 13 % feeling prepared to secur...
Aliro: Quantum Security at the Edge: Turning Breakthroughs into Business Strategy | Ep63
Welcome to The Deep Edge Podcast, where we navigate the frontiers of innovation shaping tomorrow’s digital economy. In today’s episode, we explore one of the most consequential developments in cybersecurity: quantum-secure communications. As qu...
Powering AI’s Future Cologix & Consensus Core Unveil GPUaaS to Transform Digital Infrastructure | Ep 62
In this episode of The Deep Edge Podcast, host Ray Mota sits down with Callum Morrison, Account Director at Cologix, and Wayne Lloyd, CEO of Consensus Core, to discuss their pioneering partnership that is reshaping North America’s AI infrastruc...
Navigating AI & Global Networking: Power, Bandwidth, and Data Center Evolution with Arelion | Ep 61
Welcome to episode 61 of the Deep Edge Podcast. In this episode, I take a deep dive into the fascinating crossroads of AI and global networking, dissecting a conversation that covers everything from hyper-scale data centers to the evolving chal...
Telco to Tech-co – Unlocking New Revenue with Network APIs & NaaS | Ep. 60
Welcome to The Deep Edge Podcast, where we explore the most transformative shifts in the telecom and technology landscape. Hosted by Ray Mota, this podcast delivers expert insights, industry analysis, and thought-provoking discussions with top ...
AI-Native Routing: Automation, Performance & Sustainability | AE, Juniper Networks | Ep. 59
In this episode of The Deep Edge Podcast, Ray Mota, CEO and Principal Analyst at ACG Research, interviews AE Natarajan, EVP CDO at Juniper Networks, to explore the evolving landscape of AI-driven networking. The discussion focuses on how AI-nat...
Cloud Revolution Unpacked: Ari Weil on Multi-Cloud, Edge AI & New Regulations | Episode 58
Join Ray Mota from ACG as he sits down with Akamai Cloud Evangelist Ari Weil for an insightful exploration into the rapidly evolving cloud landscape. In this episode, Ari unpacks how the new wave of stricter regulations is reshaping public clou...
Arrcus CEO Shekar Ayyar & Co-Founder and CTO Keyur Patel NVidia Partnership - Episode 57
In this episode of The Deep Edge Podcast, we delve into the recent strategic partnership between Arrcus and NVIDIA, spotlighting the integration of NVIDIA’s BlueField Data Processing Units (DPUs) into the Arrcus Connected Edge (ACE) platform. S...
Juniper Networks CTO Raj Yavatkar discusses Beyond Labs - Episode 56
In this interview, the CTO of Juniper Networks joins Ray Mota CEO from ACG Research to discuss the launch of Juniper Beyond Labs, a significant milestone for the organization. Juniper, known for its history of innovation, introduces Beyond Labs...
ACG Research Broadband Access Transformation (BBAT) Practice - Episode 55
Governments worldwide are investing massively in bridging the so-called digital divide. In the US alone, an estimated $100 billion will go to broadband deployment funding. This unprecedented funding is spurring prodigious demand and will result...
How CSPs Can Leverage Data-Driven Insights to Increase Profits - Episode 54
Dr. Ray Mota, ACG Research CEO and Principal Analyst, and Ilan Tevet, RAD Marketing and Business Development VP in dialogue about user-centric service assurance tools for CSP customer retention, package upgrades and OpEx savings.___...
Juniper Networks Brendan Gibbs discusses Cloud Metro for Sustainable Business Growth - Episode 53
As the “new edge” where connectivity, distributed cloud, and customer experiences converge, metro networks face traffic growth of 500 percent by 2027. Expanded security threats, talent shortages, and new ITU standards for reducing carbon emissi...
Ribbon CEO Bruce McClelland discuss vision and telco cloud - Episode 50
About RibbonRibbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, help...
Juniper Networks Julius Francis & Jai Thattil discuss the Cloud Metro space - Episode 52
Cloudification has been significantly affecting metro networking and RAN in the network to deliver differentiated services for improved user experience.The metro can potentially drive new service opportunities for operators and improved ...
A look at Segment Routing MPLS adoption and the upcoming SRv6 wave with Ciena’s Jahanzeb Baqai – Episode 51
With SR-MPLS turning ten and SRv6 coming on the scene in 2019, is there a right path for service providers? Where are service providers regarding their decision-making roadmap? Ciena’s Jahanzeb Baqai joins Ray Mota to discuss a new Segmen...
inseego Ritesh Mukherjee SVP/GM Enterprise Networks discuss 5G - Episode 48
inseego SVP/GM of Enterprise Networks Ritesh Mukherjee joins Ray Mota from ACG Research to discuss enterprise trends, enterprise 5G, and enterprise wireless use cases.
Arrcus CEO Shekar Ayyar & Co-Founder and CTO Keyur Patel discuss ACE - Episode 46
Arrcus CEO Shekar Ayyar & Co-Founder and CTO Keyur Patel join Ray Mota from ACG Research to discuss trends, challenges, and Arrcus’ ACE vision.Topics:What is Arrcus’ ACE vision and how is it relevant to the telco ...
