Beyond Bandwidth
Beyond Bandwidth, Leviton Network Solutions’ first podcast series, is an exploration of the hottest topics in network technology. Take a seat at the table with Specification Engineer and Host Roy Chamberlain as he brings us in-depth discussions with thought leaders and industry experts. Sit back, relax, and let us connect your questions to their answers as we take you Beyond Bandwidth.
Episodes
20 episodes
Episode 10 | AI Needs Human Collaboration
Mike Connaughton talks to Iain Farquharson, the Head of Pre-construction at Red Bear Technologies. Iain has a background in cognitive science and AI, as well as extensive experience in data center infrastructure projects. The two discuss:
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Episode 10
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23:14
Episode 9 | Forecasting AI and Optical Technology
In this episode, Mike Connaughton sits down with Vladimir Kozlov, the founder and CEO of LightCounting Market Research. They discuss some of the developing optical trends attributed to the growth of AI clusters, and challenges predicting trends...
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Episode 9
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35:06
Episode 8 | To Be or Not to Be Structured Cabling
This week, Mike Connaughton talks to Robert Henke of WestCal Technologies about the exiting and dynamic state of AI networks. They discuss:The early “wild west” era of AI infrastructureThe diverse group of companies interes...
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Episode 8
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25:18
Episode 7 | Supporting Strategic Plans for AI Projects
David Potts, the Director of National Data Center Business a Graybar, brings a unique perspective when supporting data center customers with their AI infrastructure. He talks to Leviton’s Mike Connaughton about: Transitioning d...
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Episode 7
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22:56
Episode 6 | Structured Cabling Design for AI
Host Roy Chamberlain talks to network specification engineer Peter Helfrich about the design and implementation of structured cabling for AI data centers. They discuss:The difference between AI data centers and traditional data cent...
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Episode 6
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24:49
Episode 5 | AI Panel Q&A
In the wrap-up to our 4-episode AI panel discussion, Leviton’s Mike Connaughton hosts a Q&A session with panelists Jonathan Jew, Brooke Ford, and Nick Taylor. Topics include: Power infrastructure for AI data centers
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:44
Episode 4 | AI Panel: Nick Taylor on Cooling
Our panel discussion continues as Nick Taylor from Networks Centre talks about the cooling technologies used for AI networks. Nick discusses the challenges for deploying AI clusters and high performance computing in existing data centers design...
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Episode 4
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14:15
Episode 3 | AI Panel: Brooke Ford on Emerging Technologies
In a continuation of the AI panel discussion at the 2025 BICSI Winter Conference, Leviton’s Brooke Ford discusses some of the emerging fiber infrastructure solutions that address density, including very small form factor (VSFF) connectors and m...
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Episode 3
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14:40
Episode 2 | AI Panel: Jonathan Jew on AI Network Architectures
Leviton hosted an AI panel discussion during the 2025 BICSI Winter Conference, which included telecommunications industry luminary Jonathan Jew, president of J&M Consultants. In this episode, Jonathan provides an overview of the major AI ch...
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Episode 2
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11:14
Episode 1 | Season Overview: AI and the Pace of Change
In this first episode of our series on artificial intelligence, host Roy Chamberlian talks to data center network expert Mike Connaughton about the larger trends in the AI space and what they hope to learn from this season. They discuss:
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Episode 1
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15:30
Beyond Bandwidth Podcast Trailer (Season 2)
The latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are creating revolutionary new ways to automate our workflows, solve problems, and develop insights on large datasets. However, with AI networks, addressing power, cooling, geographic plac...
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Episode 1
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0:48
Episode 8 | The Wrap-Up
In the final episode of our Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) series, Host Roy Chamberlain sits down one last time with Sr. Product Manager Mike Connaughton for a series retrospective you won’t want to miss. Chamberlain and Connaughton break do...
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Episode 8
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11:24
Episode 7 | A Contractor’s Outlook
In the 7th episode of our Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) series, Host Roy Chamberlain sits down with Leviton’s Technical Training Manager Chuck Bowser, host of the podcast “Let’s Talk Cabling.” Chamberlain and Bowser break down:W...
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Episode 7
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20:25
Episode 6 | DAS From a Consultant’s Perspective
In the sixth episode of our Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) series, Host Roy Chamberlain passes the mic once more to Sr. Product Manager Mike Connaughton. Connaughton talks with Michael Cassel, Aecom’s Director of Engineering and Co-Leader of...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:19
Episode 5 | Boarding the DAS Wagon
In the fifth episode of our ongoing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) series, Host Roy Chamberlain sits down with Mike Lester from Triumph Marketing, Leviton’s Manufacturers’ Rep for Boston, Massachusetts. Roy and Mike break down:Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:31
Episode 4 | The DAS Ecosystem
In the fourth episode of our ongoing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) series, Host Roy Chamberlain has a conversation with Anne McGee, Wesco’s Wireless Business Manager for the PNW region. Roy and Anne discuss:The ecosystem revolvi...
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Episode 4
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22:03
Episode 3 | Implementing DAS
In the third episode of our ongoing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) series, Network Solutions’ Sr Product Manager Mike Connaughton catches up with Leviton regional sales representative Burt Jackson from Capitol Networks. Mike and Burt discuss...
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Episode 3
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18:55
Episode 2 | Exploring Different DAS Systems
On our second foray into the world of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), we have a real treat for you! Sit in on a conversation between Network Solutions’ Sr Product Manager Mike Connaughton and Nextivity’s Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Kowa...
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Episode 2
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32:40
Episode 1 | What’s the Deal with DAS?
In our premiere episode of Beyond Bandwidth, Roy Chamberlain sits down with Network Solutions’ Sr. Product Manager Mike Connaughton to investigate Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). In this episode, Roy and Mike explore:What DAS is,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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23:39