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Mirko Voltolini, VP Innovation at Colt, examines how enterprises are turning to internet underlay for their connectivity requirements, especially in multi-cloud and edge deployments supporting IT and AI workloads. He outlines a trategy of developing streamlined, distributed IP networks that emphasize cost efficiency and sustainability through routed optical networking technologies.

Mirko Voltolini, VP Innovation at Colt, outlines their NaaS journey since 2015, starting with their own assets and expanding to include third-party resources. Colt's NaaS platform now offers global coverage through off-net connectivity, and plans to develop multi-cloud underlay capabilities for AI workflows.

Javier Benitez, Senior Network Architect at Colt, discusses AI in networking, the standardization of segment routing, and the development of intent-based networking.

Mirko Voltolini, VP Innovation at Colt, discusses Colt's global fiber network expansion (Lumen EU acquisition) and the integration of their IP network with new capabilities like SRv6 and automation. Colt is also developing a green connectivity solution.

Monika Singhvi, SDWAN/SASE Lead Network Architect at Colt, shares her insights on the zero trust model and its impact on security, acknowledging the gradual progression and challenges in implementation. She expresses interest in the future of SD-WAN and SASE, particularly how AI and ML investments will influence these technologies.

Mirko Voltolini, VP Innovation at Colt, spoke at the MEF Global NaaS event about the potential of Network as a Service (NaaS) to orchestrate services across multiple domains and providers, emphasizing the crucial role of APIs and the need for industry collaboration. Voltolini also shared that Colt has been utilizing APIs since 2015, advocating for the adoption of MEF LSO APIs, and has received positive feedback from customers with a growing ecosystem of partners using automation.

How is Colt enabling digital transformation? Mirko Voltolini, VP Innovation from Colt, explains why: * Colt is building products for the future of digital infrastructure to connect businesses in real-time. * Colt is evolving from traditional connectivity to an on-demand, generation-based model that enables change and flexibility. * Colt is working on a number of use cases to enable digital transformation in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and more. Watch this video to learn more about how Colt is enabling digital transformation through its new middle mile approach.

Monika Singhvi, the lead Network Architect for SDWAN and SASE at Colt Technology Services, discussed diverse insights from various vendors and providers. Singhvi believes Colt's deep expertise with seven and three years of involvement in SDWAN and SASE respectively, are crucial for enhancing their customer experience.

Telco-owned server farms will co-exist with public cloud alternatives. Peter Coppens, VP Product at Colt, talks about how Colt is moving more toward the telco cloud and network edge to deliver functionality to their customers vs the public cloud alternative.