In this episode of Your Network’s Edge: The RAD Way, we explore the evolving landscape of business cloud access and telco cloud services. We’ll look at the shift towards hybrid cloud architectures and the increasing demand for direct, managed access to cloud resources, driven by digital transformation and the burgeoning impact of AI.

The podcast discusses critical considerations for businesses accessing cloud services, including network performance monitoring, security, data sovereignty, and cost control, while also examining how telcos are adapting their networks to offer enhanced cloud connectivity. Furthermore, we share insights from a survey of telecom professionals, revealing their motivations for adopting telco cloud services and the growing importance of network edge clouds to meet the specific requirements of modern business applications.

Chapters
(00:00) Introduction – Hybrid Cloud & AI in Enterprise Connectivity
(01:05) Hybrid Cloud Basics & East–West Traffic Explained
(02:42) AI’s Impact on Data Traffic and Physical–Digital Convergence
(04:32) Bursty Traffic Patterns & The Need for Deterministic Performance
(06:00) Security, Data Sovereignty & End‑to‑End Observability
(07:30) Evolution of Connectivity – Internet, SD‑WAN & Secure Service Edge (SSE)
(09:10) Direct Cloud Access – Private, High‑Performance Connections
(11:15) Managing Performance – End‑to‑End Visibility and Troubleshooting
(12:28) Quantum‑Safe Encryption & The “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” Threat
(14:00) DDoS in the Cloud Era – Layer 2 Connection Security Challenges
(15:08) AI‑Powered DDoS Detection and Mitigation
(16:00) Telco Survey Insights – Market Shifts & Strategic Directions
(17:20) Telco Competitive Edge – The Importance of the Network Edge
(18:15) Closing Summary & Future Outlook on AI‑Driven Connectivity

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