
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
64 episodes
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...
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Episode 64
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26:58

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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22:27

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...
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Episode 62
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21:20

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...
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Episode 61
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17:21

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 ...
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Episode 60
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25:43

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...
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Episode 59
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28:35

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...
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Episode 58
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36:56

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...
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Episode 57
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22:35

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...
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Episode 56
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14:21

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...
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Episode 55
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29:31

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.___...
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Episode 54
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27:56

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...
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Episode 53
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19:10

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...
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Episode 50
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16:17

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 ...
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Episode 52
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20:14

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...
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Episode 51
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25:27

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.
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Episode 48
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22:04

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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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34:58

Palo Alto Networks - Prisma Cloud for SPs with Ivan Melia - Episode 45
In this podcast, Ray interviews Ivan on cybersecurity. Ivan leads product marketing for Cloud Workload Protection Platform, at Palo Alto Networks. Passionate about business, marketing, and technology, he focuses on product launches, pre-sales, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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13:16

ACG with CEO Staffan Göjeryd and VP Strategy Johan Ottosson from Arelion - Episode 47
ACG webinar with CEO Staffan Göjeryd and VP Strategy Johan Ottosson from Arelion - Episode 47In this episode, Ray Mota CEO from ACG Research interviews CEO Staffan Göjeryd and our VP Strategy Johan Ottosson from Arelion about the strate...
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Episode 47
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27:04

First Spanish Podcast with Livio Silva from Red Hat Discusses the Edge - Episode 44
Ray Mota, director ejecutivo de ACG Research, entrevista al arquitecto jefe de soluciones de telecomunicaciones para América, Red Hat, sobre las tendencias, los requisitos, los casos de uso y las oportunidades en el perímetro de las empresas de...
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Episode 44
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33:35

Economic Benefits of MSX with Ivan Melia from Cisco - Episode 43
In this episode, Ray Mota CEO from ACG Research interviews Ivan Melia Cisco's product management group about the economic findings from a business model that he created on the MSX product.Topics Discussed:Outcome-base...
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Episode 43
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11:56

ACG FireSide Chat with Turnium Technology Group Inc. Episode 42
Ray has a detailed discussion with SD-WAN Experts- Logan Campbell, VP Sales- Geoff Hultin, Chief Revenue Officer
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Episode 42
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34:59

Experience-First Networking with Rami Rahim - CEO Juniper Networks - Episode 41
In this podcast, Ray interviews Rami Rahim, CEO Juniper Networks. They discuss strategy, experience-first networking, security, AI, automation & 2021.
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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20:33

Optimizing the cloud for digital transformation with Mike O’Malley, SVP, SenecaGlobal - Episode 40
In this podcast, Ray interviews Mike O’Malley, SVP, SenecaGlobal. They discuss 5 key initiative needed for digital transformationExploit the benefits of cloud-native applicationsLeverage the power of microservic...
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Episode 40
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19:07
