Expanding in Europe: Balancing Security, Regulation, and Innovation
Data sovereignty is more than a buzzword in Europe – it’s a regulatory and operational reality. In this episode of Uplink, Nicolas Duffour, Strategic Development Director at Cloud Temple, unpacks how European organizations are balancing security, sovereignty, and innovation in the cloud.From his experience as CIO and CTO for French government ministries to his role helping enterprises and public agencies adopt hybrid cloud models, Nicolas shares how Cloud Temple became one of just four providers in France to earn the prestigious SecNumCloud qualification.We dive into Cloud Temple’s unique hybrid strategy of complementing hyperscalers instead of competing with them, and how their approach helps customers in healthcare, banking, utilities, and government meet strict compliance requirements without slowing down innovation.This episode also explores cultural differences in cloud adoption across Europe, from France’s infrastructure-first focus to Germany’s demand for advanced platform services, and what’s next as Cloud Temple expands its AI and multicloud capabilities.🚀 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/
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Self-Healing Networks and Sovereign AI: The Future of Global Connectivity
From aspiring diplomat to tech leader fluent in five languages, Elena Chernykh has a unique vantage point on bridging East and West in today’s digital infrastructure.As Head of Europe Enterprise Sales at CITIC Telecom CPC, Elena’s leading the charge in creating compliant, AI-ready networks that power global business.In this episode of Uplink, Elena joins host Michael Reid to explore:how CITIC evolved from simple connectivity to building controlled AI environmentsthe shift from traditional networks to dynamic “Network as a Service” modelsthe rise of proactive, AI-driven cybersecurity and self-healing networkswhy partnerships and local expertise are essential for global expansion.A fascinating conversation on how technology, regulation, and geopolitics intersect in the next era of connectivity.🚀 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/
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Automating Connectivity: The Future of Digital Infrastructure
The digital infrastructure powering our connected world remains largely invisible to most of us – but the way it’s bought and sold is being completely transformed.In this episode of Uplink, Michael Reid is joined by Ben Edmond, founder and CEO of Connectbase, to unpack how his company is building the world’s first true marketplace for connectivity. With 4.2 million unique quotes processed every month and 1.9 trillion rows of location-based connectivity data, Connectbase is redefining how providers and enterprises access real-time intelligence.Ben shares how Connectbase is streamlining what was once a manual, fragmented process and how the platform is expanding globally, with Europe emerging as the fastest-growing region. His ultimate vision: a global marketplace where connectivity is available “where you need it, when you need it, the way you need it”, all with unmatched simplicity and speed.Discover how Connectbase is modernizing digital infrastructure after decades of spreadsheets, emails, and manual workflows.🚀 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/
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The Influencer Making Network Engineering Cool Again
What happens when a social media obsession evolves into one of the most unconventional and impactful roles in B2B tech?In this episode of Uplink, we sit down with Alexis Bertholf, Megaport’s Global Technical Evangelist, whose mission is to make network engineering cool again.Alexis shares her journey from Cisco to creating a role with no blueprint, her belief that networking is “the oxygen of technology,” and why community building matters more than ever in the AI and cloud era. She also reveals Megaport’s upcoming virtual summit designed to educate and connect engineers, executives, and newcomers alike – without the sales pitch.🚀 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/
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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/
About Uplink: AI, Data Center, and Cloud Innovation Podcast
Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we explore cutting edge trends with top industry experts.
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