The Connectivity Podcast
The Connectivity Podcast
Latest Episodes
EP64: Trusted advisors, AI infrastructure, and the evolving role of connectivity
Mattias Fridström continues the conversation with Rob Merhej, VP EMEA at AVANT, exploring how advisory‑led partners create long‑term value for customers – and why connectivity remains central to everything from AI to customer experience....
EP63: Channel transformation, global growth, and advisory‑led partnerships
What’s reshaping the future of the technology channel? Rob Merhej, VP EMEA at AVANT, joins Mattias Fridström to discuss:How AVANT evolved from a small startup to a global advisory‑led technology services distributorThe shif...
EP62: Trends and challenges in optical networking – Part II
What does the future of telecom look like? Kent Lidström, CTO of Smartoptics returns to the podcast for a discussion with Mattias Fridström on:The increased importance of where components are manufacturedHow the convergence...
EP61: Trends and challenges in optical networking
How has optical networking evolved over the past 25 years – and what’s next? In this episode, Kent Lidström, CTO at Smartoptics, joins Mattias Fridström to explore:The biggest shifts in optical networking and what still needs to cha...
EP60: Connectivity in the gaming industry: DreamHack, local sites, and future of gaming
Markus Viitamäki, Senior Infrastructure Architect at Embark Studios is back on the podcast. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss Markus’ previous engagement in the world’s largest gaming festival DreamHack, when to establish local ...