Solutional
Executive perspectives from Solutional across NextGenInfra's event and research showcases.
2 video interviews · 2025–2026
Open Infrastructure, Neoclouds & Supply Chain
- AI data centers are in an "IBM moment" led by a few integrated players, and OCP gives momentum to those seeking open, interoperable alternatives.
- Robohn's top short-term wish is better delivery timelines, backed by more US silicon production and manufacturing capacity.
- Neoclouds are not monolithic – large providers like CoreWeave and Crusoe face different multi-tenancy networking needs than smaller players like FarmGPU.
Abstract
At the OCP Summit 2026 in San Jose, Scott Robohn, CTO of Solutional, describes the AI data center market as an "IBM moment" dominated by a few players, with OCP driving momentum toward open alternatives and interoperability across every layer of the stack. He calls for better delivery timelines and more US silicon and manufacturing capacity, and explains how Solutional helps neocloud providers of varying sizes address multi-tenancy networking challenges.
AI's Impact on Network Operations: Strategic Guidance for Real Results
- AI is opening opportunities to fundamentally rethink network management approaches.
- Solutional helps customers cut through vendor claims to assess real value.
- The focus is developing effective, grounded strategies for network automation.
Abstract
Scott Robohn, CTO of Solutional, explains how AI is changing network operations and creating new opportunities for organizations to fundamentally alter their network management approaches. Robohn describes how Solutional helps customers navigate vendor claims and develop effective strategies for network automation.