AI isn’t just changing software. It’s changing the physical and operational foundations that make modern business run. We’re joined by Jim Fowler, EVP Chief Technology and Product Officer at Lumen, to explore why AI infrastructure is becoming critical infrastructure and why the network is turning into one of the most underappreciated parts of the AI stack.
We talk candidly about uncertainty and learning in real time, including the mindset Jim uses to challenge old assumptions: learn, unlearn, and relearn. From there, we get practical on enterprise security. Instead of viewing AI only as a new cyber threat, Jim explains how next generation models can help automate security, uncover hidden configuration issues, and strengthen resilience across software, hardware, and global networks.
The conversation then shifts to the business side of technology leadership: the move from service delivery to product operating models. If customers are running multi-cloud environments and pushing massive AI workloads, they don’t just want connectivity from point A to point B. They want programmable networking, predictable performance, and solutions that move data efficiently, respect data sovereignty, and support the “business architecture” behind how companies go to market. We also unpack what it looks like for a 100 year old company to act like a startup while still earning trust through operational excellence.
If you care about AI infrastructure, enterprise networking, multi-cloud strategy, cyber security automation, and building a trusted network for AI, this one is for you. Subscribe, share with a fellow tech leader, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.
