NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet
by NEDAS
Welcome to NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet, the podcast where we address the communications infrastructure ecosystem, brought to you by NEDAS.Since 2010, NEDAS programs bring together industry thought leaders, cutting-edge technologies and end-user solutions shaping a new communications infrastructure landscape and enabling a more connected world. Your host is Ilissa Miller, President of NEDAS.
Episodes
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E70: Building Resilient Data Centers for the AI Era — A Conversation with Scott Longhurst, Data Center Services Director at Datalec Precision Installations
In this episode of NEDAS Live!, Scott Longhurst, Data Center Services Director at Datalec Precision Installations, explores what it takes to keep data centers resilient as AI drives unprecedented demands for power and cooling. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Scott discusses a growing...
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E69: The Digital Race and the Economics of Delay — A Conversation with Dr. Atif Ansar, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder of Foresight
Tune in as we are joined by Dr. Atif Ansar, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Foresight, for a compelling conversation about the digital race and the true economics of delay. Dr. Ansar explains why time has become one of the most valuable resources in digital infrastructure, how even brief...
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E68: How ESI Is Redefining Mission-Critical Resiliency and Fuel Logistics
Tune in as Brittani Clarke Clayman, Director of Marketing & Sustainability at ESI Total Fuel Management, explores how strategic fuel management strengthens the reliability, resiliency, and sustainability of data centers and other mission-critical infrastructure. Brittani discusses the...
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E67: Building What's Next: Steve Altizer on the Modular Revolution and the AI Data Center Boom
In this episode of NEDAS Live!, Steve Altizer, President and CEO of Compu Dynamics, explores how modular infrastructure is transforming the way AI-ready, edge, and high-density data centers are designed and deployed. He discusses the advantages of factory-built systems—including greater speed,...
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E66: Delivering the AI Era: Building a 100-Terabit Midwest Connectivity Corridor
In this episode of NEDAS Live!, we are joined by Priscilla Favors of Aureon, Chris Crowe of T3 Broadband, Kurt Raaflaub of Nokia, and Jeff Sanders of Midco for a timely conversation on Delivering the AI Era: Building a 100-Terabit Midwest Connectivity Corridor. Together, they explore how surging…
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E65: Navigating the AI Inflection Point and the Future of Digital Infrastructure: A conversation with Phil Shih, Managing Director at Structure Research
Tune in for a conversation with Phil Shih, Managing Director at Structure Research, as he explores the rapid evolution of digital infrastructure in the age of AI. The discussion dives into the growing demand for AI-driven data centers, the emergence of neo-cloud providers, the crossover of crypto...
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E64: Building America's Wireless Future- A conversation with: David Bacino, CEO of Symphony Towers Infrastructure
In this episode, you'll hear a wide-ranging conversation with David Bacino, CEO of Symphony Towers Infrastructure, exploring how wireless networks are built, scaled, and future-proofed across the United States. Drawing on more than three decades of leadership in telecom and digital…
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E63: Building the Next Generation of Data Center Leaders – A conversation with Luke Adams, Co-Founder of Data Center Youngbloods
In this episode, we explore what it really takes to build the next generation of talent in the digital infrastructure industry. Guest Luke Adams, Co-Founder of Data Center Youngbloods and an analyst at DPGlobal Assets, shares his journey from discovering the world of data centers in college to...
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E62: Beyond the Conference: PTC's Commitment to Connection, Innovation, and Industry Empowerment- A Conversation with Brian Moon, CEO of PTC
In this episode, we are joined by Brian Moon, CEO of the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC), for a timely conversation about how the organization is evolving in the age of AI, data centers, and global connectivity. Brian shares how PTC is expanding member benefits, reimagining its annual...
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E61: Leadership in the Age of AI: A Conversation with Marci Nigro, Founder & CEO, Purpose Consulting Services
Tune in for a conversation with Marci Nigro, Founder and CEO of Purpose Consulting Services, for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership in the age of AI. Drawing on nearly three decades of executive search experience, Marci shares how artificial intelligence is transforming not just...
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E60: Powering the Future: Behind-the-Meter Solutions for Data Centers
Tune in for a conversation with David Dorman, Director of Commercial Operations at APR Energy. David shares how mobile gas-turbine solutions deliver hundreds of megawatts "behind the meter," enabling data centers and municipalities to bridge grid delays, accelerate AI and cloud expansion, and…
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E59: Driving Sustainability in Digital Infrastructure with Josh Dorfman
Tune in for a conversation with Josh Dorfman, CEO and host at Supercool, about real-world climate solutions revolutionizing the digital infrastructure industry. From seawater-cooled data centers in Finland to Amazon's experiments with mass timber, Josh unpacks how sustainable innovations are not...
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E58: Powering the Future of Digital Infrastructure: A Conversation on Advanced Battery Technology
In the latest episode of NEDAS Live!, host, and founder and CEO of iMiller Public Relations, Ilissa Miller welcomes Tod Higginbotham, COO of ZincFive and an expert in energy storage solutions and the former CEO of Powergenics. Episode #58 dives into the critical role that innovative battery...
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E57: The Future of Communications: A Conversation with Joel Ogren
In this episode of NEDAS Live! podcast, you'll join host Ilissa Miller as she sits down with Joel Ogren, CEO and founder of Assured Communications, for a fascinating look at how communications infrastructure has evolved over his 40+ year career. You'll discover how the telecommunications…
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E56: Navigating Digital Infrastructure's Next Frontier: A Conversation with Jonathan Hjembo, Senior Manager of Infrastructure Research at TeleGeography
Tune in for a conversation with Jonathan Hjembo, Senior Manager of Infrastructure Research at TeleGeography. The discussion explores the critical challenges and opportunities in the communications infrastructure ecosystem, particularly focusing on the unprecedented growth driven by AI deployment...
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E55: The Davos of Digital Infrastructure: Insights into PTC'25
In this episode you'll discover insights about the upcoming PTC conference in Honolulu, Hawaii - often called the "Davos of digital infrastructure." The discussion explores how the conference brings together over 30 industry categories, from data centers and subsea cables to satellite and mobile...
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E54: The Transformation of Edge Data Centers: A Conversation with Doug Recker, President of Duos Edge AI
This episode of NEDAS Live! features a conversation with Doug Recker, President of Duos Edge AI. Host Ilissa Miller and Doug discuss edge data centers and how these compact facilities are changing connectivity in underserved communities. Doug shares his journey from traditional data centers to…
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E53: The Evolution of Internet Infrastructure: A Conversation with Phil Shi, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research
This episode features a conversation about AI with Phil Shih, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, an independent research firm specializing in internet infrastructure. Phil shares insights from his 13 years of experience running his own research company, discussing both the...
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E52: Navigating Telecom and Broadband Infrastructure with David Bronston
Tune in for another episode of NEDAS Live! as we are joined by David Bronston, Special Counsel and Co-Lead of the Telecommunications Practice at Phillips Lytle. David brings his vast experience to the discussion, shedding light on the evolving telecommunications landscape and the challenges faced...
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E51: Sustainability and Innovation in Data Centers: A Deep Dive with Sabey Data Centers CFO
Tune in for another episode, as we are joined by John Wilson, CFO of Sabey Data Centers. John discusses Sabey's unique position in the data center industry, focusing on their commitment to providing affordable, renewable power and reliable service. He also highlights Sabey's sustainability…
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E50: Understanding the Shifts in Digital Infrastructure: Insights from DC BLOX
Tune in for a conversation with Bill Thompson, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at DC BLOX, a vertically integrated digital infrastructure provider specializing in the Southeast U.S. Bill shares his fascinating career journey, from his early days at AT&T commercializing the...
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E49: "Navigating the Interconnected Future: Insights from 1547," featuring John Bonczek of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547)
Tune in for a conversation with John Bonczek, Chief Revenue Officer of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547), as he takes a deep dive into the world of interconnection and its pivotal role in shaping the digital infrastructure landscape. John shares his wealth of experience, tracing…
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E48: Building the Backbone of Tomorrow: Inside 365 Data Centers
This episode features an interview with Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365 Data Centers. Bob shares his extensive background in the communications, technology and energy industries, and discusses how 365 Data Centers has evolved since he joined in 2017. The company has grown from 8 data centers to 20 fully...
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E47: Green Horizons- Quantum Loophole's Sustainable Data Center Revolution
Justin Matney, Director of Resource Integration at Quantum Loophole, joins the program to discuss his role steering the company's decarbonization and sustainability initiatives. With degrees in physics and freshwater science research, Matney brings his lifelong passion for nature and the outdoors...
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E46: Navigating the Data Landscape with Aureon: A Comprehensive Overview
This episode features a conversation with Brian Duffner, VP of Connectivity Solutions at fiber network provider Aureon, as he discusses his organization's connectivity and IT services offerings across Iowa. He also shares details about Aureon's 4,500 mile fiber network, differentiation selling to...
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E45: Crosstown Fiber Unveiled: Inside the Strategies Shaping Digital Connectivity
Tune in for a conversation with Mike Underdown, President & CEO of Crosstown Fiber, a Chicago-based dark fiber network operator focused on providing state-of-the-art infrastructure to support the growing needs of hyperscale data centers, cloud, AI, and machine learning applications. Mike…
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E44: 2023 Recap: Highlights from NEDAS Live!
This recap episode of 2023 provides insights into the evolution of the data center industry, the rapid growth of data center development in the Nordics, the importance of education in technology, and the need for public understanding of data centers. This program features discussions on the shift...
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E43: Building Data Center Communities in Maryland with Quantum Loophole Senior Vice President Richard Paul-Hus - Brought to You by Center Maryland
This week's program is a special edition, brought to you by our friends at Center Maryland with industry disruptor, Quantum Loophole, the first master-planned data center community reshaping the way site selection and giga-watt scale data centers are brought to market. Richard Paul-Hus joins…
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E42: Global Impact, Local Connection: Understanding the Role of Data Centers
This episode features a conversation with Craig Huffman, Co-Founder and CEO of Metro Edge Development Partners, a real estate developer creating an exclusive data center for the Illinois Medical District in downtown Chicago. Craig discusses the data center industry's responsibility to educate...
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E41: From Dial-Up to Fiber: Tracing the Evolution of Internet Services
This episode features a conversation with Bob VanDelinder, VP of Sales for Empire Access about the evolution of internet and communications technology over the past 25 years. Bob shares his experience working for Empire Access, a 100+ year old internet service provider, during the transition from...
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E40: Evolving Digital Infrastructure: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities- A Conversation with Steve Scott, Digital Infrastructure Expert
This episode features a conversation with Steve Scott, a veteran executive with over 20 years of experience across data centers, connectivity, and subsea infrastructure. Steve discusses the evolution of the industry, from the early dotcom boom days when data centers were just real estate plays…
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E39: Revolutionizing Rural Connectivity with Altruistic Innovation
This episode features a conversation with Steve Smith, Chief Revenue Officer of LiveOak Fiber. Steve reveals how LiveOak Fiber started from a PowerPoint and Excel sheet and has become a game-changer with 84 employees, nearly a thousand customers, and offices in two states. Learn how strategic...
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E38: The AI Revolution and Its Impact on Data Centers: A Conversation with Joe Reele, Vice President of Solution Architects at Schneider Electric
This episode features a conversation with Joe Reele, Vice President of Solution Architects at Schneider Electric. Joe discusses the evolution of AI, its historical roots, and why it's gaining momentum now. Discover the innovative ways data centers are adapting to the demands of AI applications…
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E37: Empowering and Embracing Diversity in the Tech Industry: Insights from "Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers"
This episode features a conversation with Carrie Goetz, author of the book "Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers: Featuring Careers for Women, Trades, and Veterans in Tech and Data Centers." To learn more about Carrie and to get the book, visit: https://carriegoetz.com/
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E36: A Conversation with the Nomad Futurist, Evangelizing Careers in Digital Infrastructure
Nabeel Mahmood, Co-founder and CEO of the Nomad Futurist Foundation, joins the program to share his personal journey and to discuss how the Foundation helps to unravel the mysteries of the digital infrastructure industry and ignite a passion for it among the youth.
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E35: Revolutionizing Connectivity: Tampnet's Robust Network Solutions for the Nordics, Scandinavia and Europe
Carol Browne, Director of Infrastructure Business Development for Tampnet, joins the program to provide an overview of her organization, including how they support the oil and gas industry. Discover how Tampnet has become a global leader in providing high capacity, low latency, and reliable...
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E34: Building for the Future: ColoHouse's New CEO Shares Vision for Rebranding and Future Plans
This episode features a conversation with Jeremy Pease, the new CEO of ColoHouse. Jeremy discusses his career journey and reveals details about the refresh and relaunch of the ColoHouse brand. He also shares his mission and vision for the organization and the number of customers that they…
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E33: Filling the Industry's Digital Infrastructure Gaps
This episode features a conversation with Rob Williams, VP of Product Marketing at FirstLight. Headquartered in Albany, New York, FirstLight provides fiber-optic data, internet, data center, cloud, unified communications, and managed services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the...
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E32: Interconnection Automation: The Future of Connectivity
This episode features a conversation with executives from MOX and Telescent as they provide an overview of their respective organizations and reveal how MOX deploys the Telescent Network Topology Manager to remotely automate their customer's fiber connectivity between data center locations.
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E30: The Cellular Conundrum- Boosters and Repeaters
This episode features a conversation with Bruce Lancaster, President and CEO of Wilson Electronics. Discover how Wilson Electronics has evolved and innovated to overcome supply chain challenges and the impact that of the COVID-19 pandemic on market growth.
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E29: Creating the Midwest's Super Regional Carrier
This episode features a conversation with Michael Morey, President and CEO of Bluebird Network as he discusses the definition of a super regional carrier, the history of the industry and the evolution of technological developments.
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E28: Enhancing Network Performance for Gamers
This episode features a conversation with Vijai Karthigesu, Founder and CEO of Swarmio Media, as he discusses enhancing network performance for gamers.
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E27: ESG and Creating a Culture of Sustainability: With Bernard Borghei, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Operations at Vertical Bridge
Bernard Borghei, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Operations at Vertical Bridge, joins the program to discuss industry growth and how his organization became the world's first carbon- neutral tower company. He also discusses the ways in which Vertical Bridge gives back to the…
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E26: Delivering the Edge: A Conversation with Matt Trifiro, Chief Marketing Officer, Vapor IO
Matthew Trifiro. CMO at Vapor IO joins the program to provide an overview of his organization and shares his perspective on the how the edge has evolved since the inception of Vapor I0. You'll also hear details about Vapor IO's INZONE program, which delivers end-to-end Industry 4.0 solutions with...
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E25: From Subsea to 5G
Jim Fagan, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer for Global Cloud Xchange (GCX), joins the program to discuss current trends, differences in emerging markets and the impact of the demand for increased bandwidth. Discover the challenges and opportunities when it comes to subsea cable, and how GCX is...
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E24: Demystifying the Digital Infrastructure Ecosystem
A conversation with NEDAS President, Ilissa Miller and Don van Splunteren, a 20+ year Telecom Business Executive. Tune-in to hear about the dichotomy of the pandemic on digital communications infrastructure, the infrastructure shifts in motion and required, the evolution of xG wireless networks…
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E23: Recruiting and Hiring Trends: With Carrie Charles, CEO of Broadstaff
Carrie Charles, CEO of Broadstaff LLC, joins the program to discuss the hiring and recruiting trends that they are seeing over the past year and in 2021. She reveals the types of jobs that are most in-demand, what candidates are looking for in a potential job, and how employers can attract top...
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E22: Business Transformation Leaders: A Special Edition Program
Tune in for a special podcast interview as Steve Yapsuga interviews business transformation leaders Andrew Freedman, Dr. Kent Wesinger, and Carrie Charles.
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E21: Business Transformation: Building High Performance Cultures
This episode features an interview with Andrea Freedman, EMBA. Andrew is the Managing Partner of SHIFT, Business Transformation Expert and the #1 Amazon Best-Selling author of THRIVE: The Leader's Guide to Building a High Performance Culture. THRIVE provides leaders with a clear blueprint for...
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E20: A Look Into the 2021 Workforce
This episode features an interview with Dr. Kent Wessinger, Founder, create2elevate Research Lab, as he reveals the thinking behind his conclusion that Millennials will be the greatest generation in organizational history. He also shares tips for recruiting, hiring and retaining Millennial…
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Welcome to NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet, the podcast where we address the communications infrastructure ecosystem, brought to you by NEDAS.Since 2010, NEDAS programs bring together industry thought leaders, cutting-edge technologies and end-user solutions shaping a new communications infrastructure landscape and enabling a more connected world. Your host is Ilissa Miller, President of NEDAS.
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