Fiber Paths and Failsafes: Why Your Network Design Matters

Redundancy isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the backbone of modern digital infrastructure.In this episode of Uplink, Kevin Schlosser, Interconnection Product Manager at NTT Global Data Centers, joins host Michael Reid to unpack the meticulous network design strategies that keep AI- and cloud-powered systems online.Kevin reveals how today’s data centers are built with failure in mind – think four diverse entry points, rigorous fiber path mapping, and redundancy plans tailored to each customer’s risk profile.We explore the AI-driven surge in bandwidth needs—with 100G now standard and 400G on the rise—and how cooling innovations like immersion and liquid systems are meeting unprecedented computational demands.Perhaps most surprising? The most resilient connectivity may come from providers without their own fiber, leveraging multiple carriers to avoid single points of failure altogether.If you design, deploy, or depend on high-availability networks, this is your insider’s guide to building for resilience in an unpredictable digital future.🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/