Michael Reid – CEO of Megaport

n this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, Gary and Scott sit down with Michael Reid, CEO of Megaport, to explore how network-as-a-service is reshaping the way enterprises connect to the cloud, scale their infrastructure, and prepare for an AI-driven future. Michael shares his perspective on why agility and flexibility in connectivity are now strategic imperatives for CIOs, CTOs, and CFOs—and how Megaport is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation. We discuss the company’s recent global expansion, the impact of Project Centurion’s 400G backbone upgrade, and what enterprises need to think about as AI workloads demand more bandwidth, lower latency, and tighter integration across multiple clouds. Listeners will hear insights on: How enterprises can simplify multicloud strategies while maintaining performance and security. The role of software-defined networking in accelerating digital transformation. Why infrastructure investments like Project Centurion are foundational to AI adoption. Practical advice for decision-makers navigating the convergence of networking, cloud, and AI. Michael also highlights where Megaport is heading next, from enabling new AI-centric services to supporting the rapid evolution of edge computing. For executives thinking about how to future-proof their connectivity strategies, this episode delivers both strategic guidance and actionable insights. Want more from Megaport? Don’t miss their own podcast, Uplink, where Michael and his team dive deeper into connectivity, cloud adoption, and the future of digital infrastructure. It’s the perfect complement to today’s conversation. You can listen here: https://www.megaport.com/uplink If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to The Macro AI Podcast, share it with colleagues, and stay tuned for more conversations at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and business transformation. Additional Information on Megaport:  https://macronetservices.com/best-megaport-options-2021/AI Cloud On Ramp Interconnection options for AWS Direct Connect, Azure Express Route and OCI FastConnecthttps://macronetservices.com/equinix-competitors-ai-cloud-interconnection/ Send a Text to the AI Guides on the show!About your AI GuidesGary Sloperhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gsloper/Scott Bryanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjbryan/ Macro AI Website: https://www.macroaipodcast.com/Macro AI LinkedIn Page:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/macro-ai-podcast/Gary's Free AI Readiness Assessment:https://macronetservices.com/events/the-comprehensive-guide-to-ai-readinessScott's Content & Bloghttps://www.macronomics.ai/blog