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The Connectivity PodcastEP62: Trends and challenges in optical networking – Part IIWhat does the future of telecom look like? Kent Lidström, CTO of Smartoptics returns to the podcast for a discussion with Mattias Fridström on:The increased importance of where components are manufacturedHow the convergence of IP and optical layers has impacted suppliersHyperscalers building their own gearHollow-core fiberWhere quantum networking research stands todaySustainability challenges in networkingOptical innovations to expect in the coming yearsDon’t miss this deep dive into the trends shaping tomorrow’s networks.
2026-01-0727 min
Broadband PulseArelion’s Fridström on European network expansion and pursuing enterprise servicesArelion enhances its European reach while carving out a position in the ever-evolving enterprise services market.
As chief evangelist at Arelion, Mattias Fridström is passionate about networking. A nearly 30-year veteran of the service provider, Fridström not only has insights into the networked economy but also into the challenges network providers will face tomorrow in meeting ever-increasing traffic demand and customer quality expectations within the same cost framework. However, his passion is not limited to networks: he has played golf professionally and competed at the national level in football and in in-line hockey (the Swedish name...
2025-12-1520 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP61: Trends and challenges in optical networkingHow has optical networking evolved over the past 25 years – and what’s next? In this episode, Kent Lidström, CTO at Smartoptics, joins Mattias Fridström to explore:The biggest shifts in optical networking and what still needs to changeOpenness and disaggregation in the telecom industryShannon’s limitHow mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the industryWhy enterprises are moving toward simpler services like “raw bandwidth”Encryption-based and physical security Strategies for managing component shortages through dual sourcingIf you’re curious about the past, present, and future of optical networking, this conversation is packed with insights.
2025-12-0121 min
Nytänkarna53. How Secure Is Global Internet Traffic?Today, more than 1.3 million kilometers of internet cables lie on the bottom of the ocean.And a Swedish company — Arelion — owns the world’s largest network.As Europe’s security situation has shifted dramatically, Arelion has faced several suspected cable sabotages in the Baltic Sea.How do you protect the world’s digital lifelines — hidden beneath the waves?Meet Arelions Mattias Fridström in this episode of Nytänkarna/Rejlers Play.#network #security #threat #cables #digital #global #international #internet #hidden #connection---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rejlers is one of the leading engineering consultancy firms in the Nordic region. With cutting-edge expertise, we help companies, public authori...
2025-11-2020 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP60: Connectivity in the gaming industry: DreamHack, local sites, and future of gamingMarkus Viitamäki, Senior Infrastructure Architect at Embark Studios is back on the podcast. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss Markus’ previous engagement in the world’s largest gaming festival DreamHack, when to establish local gaming sites to meet customer needs (and what the requirements are), DDoS attacks in the gaming industry, and whether gamers really understand how the Internet is working.
2025-09-2227 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP59: Connectivity in the gaming industry: trends, drivers, latency & bandwidthIn this episode, Markus Viitamäki, Senior Infrastructure Architect at Embark Studios joins the podcast to discuss trends in the gaming industry, main drivers to creating a new game, and how much latency and bandwidth are affecting the gaming experience.
2025-08-2816 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP58: Cloud connectivity, public internet, security standards, and enterprise networking trendsMisha Kuperman, Chief Reliability Officer at Zscaler is back on the podcast. In this episode he and Mattias Fridström discuss if the recent trade tariffs will impact services from Zscaler, whether people in general understand cloud connectivity, if security in the cloud is just a waste of bandwidth resources, what customers know about the public internet, if security standards in telecoms are important, and what security trends we will see in enterprise networking in five years’ time.
2025-06-1020 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP57: Enterprise networking, geopolitical impact, and zero trustIn this episode, Misha Kuperman, Chief Reliability Officer at Zscaler joins the podcast to discuss the past and recent developments in enterprise networking, whether the current geopolitical situation has had any impact on the way enterprises think about security, what’s behind the ‘zero trust’ concept and how this works in real life.
2025-05-1224 min
The Deep Edge PodcastNavigating AI & Global Networking: Power, Bandwidth, and Data Center Evolution with Arelion | Ep 61Welcome to episode 61 of the Deep Edge Podcast. In this episode, I take a deep dive into the fascinating crossroads of AI and global networking, dissecting a conversation that covers everything from hyper-scale data centers to the evolving challenges of network resiliency. I interview Mattias Fridström, Chief Evangelist for Arelion.Key Themes Explored: • AI’s Insatiable Appetite for Bandwidth:The dialogue highlights how artificial intelligence is not just a trend but a transformative force that’s driving unprecedented traffic demands. We explore the shift from traditional data center models—where fiber availability was king—to a future...
2025-03-1117 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP56: Data center security, heat recovery, understanding network architectureEric Löwgren, Head of Network at data center provider GleSYS, is back on the podcast. This time, he and Mattias Fridström discuss physical and cyber security in data centers, optimizing sustainability through measures such as heat recovery (and getting customers to pay a premium for sustainability), increasing the understanding of network architecture among customers, and what the future data center will look like.
2025-01-2017 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP55: Choosing location for data centers, moving out of the cloud, AI affecting connectivity demandsEric Löwgren, Head of Network at data center provider GleSYS, joins the podcast for a discussion on what impacts the selection of where to put a data center, the trend of moving things out of the cloud, AI driving power density and connectivity demands, and attracting ‘lead guitar’ talent to the data center industry.
2024-12-1121 min
GränsMysteriet med de trasiga kablarna i ÖstersjönNär larmet går att två kablar är av utanför Gotland och Öland är en del snabbt ute och pratar om sabotage och hybridkrig. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. En söndagsmorgon i november börjar skärmarna larma i rött på en övervakningscentral. Det är en fiberkabel mellan Gotland och Litauen som är av. Det dröjer inte länge innan en kabel till går sönder, den här gången utanför Öland.– Då tänkte jag, åh nej, inte igen. Jag kände att nu startar det igen, o...
2024-12-1028 minThe Connectivity PodcastEPEP54: Quantum physics in optical networks, hollow-core fiber, and optimizing power consumptionRobert Maher, CTO of Infinera, is back on the podcast. This time, he and Mattias Fridström discuss quantum physics in optical networks, the development of hollow-core fiber, optimizing power consumption in the AI data center era, and more.
2024-11-1921 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP53: Optical networking, impact of AI, and hyperscalers building their own gearRobert Maher, CTO of Infinera, joins the podcast to talk about how the optical business has developed during the last 20 years, the strive for constant innovation, openness and disaggregation in the telecoms space, the impact of AI in areas such as self-provisioning, and hyperscalers building their own gear.
2024-10-2223 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP52: AI in mobile networks, road to 6G & 7G, and securityAnders Vestergren, Vice President, Head of Solution Area Network Management at Ericsson is back on the podcast. In this episode, the discussion centers around differentiation of mobile networks, component shortages, development and use cases of AI in mobile networks, finding and training talent with the right skill set, the road to 6G and 7G, the future for quantum computing in mobile services, and telecoms’ massive investments in security.
2024-09-1625 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP51: Global 5G roll-out, edge computing, and network softwareizationAnders Vestergren, Vice President, Head of Solution Area Network Management at Ericsson joins the podcast to talk about where we are with the global roll-out of 5G, fixed wireless vs mobile access, edge computing, and the softwareization of mobile networks. A great discussion with high-end use cases from the PGA Tour and Taylor Swift concerts.
2024-08-1325 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP50: Quantum connectivity: attracting people and funds, sustainability trends, and the holy grail of quantum communicationsRyan Lafler, CTO of Quantum Corridor is back on the podcast to discuss the gender split in the quantum industry, funding of quantum development, sustainability trends, and why quantum entanglement – which Ryan believes is 3-5 years out – is the holy grail of quantum communications.
2024-07-0218 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP49: Quantum connectivity: successful transmissions, impact of AI, and real use casesIn this episode, Ryan Lafler, CTO of Quantum Corridor joins the podcast to talk about quantum network transmissions, the impact of AI on quantum computing, and real use cases like generative AI, graphics applications, climate modelling, and vaccine development.
2024-06-0323 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP48: Preventing fiber cuts, transparency of network routes, multi-network resiliencyDavid Tomalin, Group CTO at CityFibre is back on the podcast to talk about preventing accidental fiber cuts, transparency vs. openness when it comes to network routes, the trend towards multi-network resiliency, sustainability in the networking industry, and more.
2024-04-2423 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP47: Building an intelligent fiber networkIn this episode, David Tomalin, Group CTO at CityFibre joins the podcast to discuss what sorts of fiber are used for broadband services, how to choose the best locations and routes when expanding a network, and the need for more intelligent data in the business.
2024-03-2619 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP46: The next big thing in quantum computingJavad Shabani is Assistant Professor of Physics and Director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics at New York University. He joins the podcast to share his expertise on the quantum development:The next big thing in quantum computingBreakthroughs in quantum communicationSustainability aspects Funding quantum researchQuantum computing in mobile networks
2024-02-2021 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP45: Quantum computing breakthroughs – in the lab and in real-lifeJavad Shabani is Assistant Professor of Physics and Director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics at New York University. He joins the podcast to share his expertise on the quantum development:How close are we to some really cool stuff in this area – in the lab and in the real world?Quantum computing use casesInfrastructure limitationsQuantum Key DistributionCompeting for skills with big tech companies
2024-01-2627 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP44: Sustainable data center architecture – part IIMarina Otero Verzier is an architect and researcher who in 2022 received Harvard’s Wheelwright Prize for a project on the future of data storage. She aims to publish the first open-source manual for global data center architecture design, featuring examples of ecological, sustainable, and egalitarian data storage models used in data centers across the world. Marina Otero Verzier’s work is especially urgent at a time when digital-data production is outpacing the scalability of today’s storage solutions, and AI usage is on the rise.In this episode, Marina Otero Verzier and Mattias Fridström discuss:Governm...
2023-12-1125 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP43: Sustainable data center architecture – part IMarina Otero Verzier is an architect and researcher who in 2022 received Harvard’s Wheelwright Prize for a project on the future of data storage. She aims to publish the first open-source manual for global data center architecture design, featuring examples of ecological, sustainable, and egalitarian data storage models used in data centers across the world. Marina Otero Verzier’s work is especially urgent at a time when digital-data production is outpacing the scalability of today’s storage solutions, and AI usage is on the rise.In this episode, Marina Otero Verzier and Mattias Fridström discuss:Trends...
2023-11-1625 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP42: Global digital adoption, exponential technology’s impact on policymakingMichael Potter is an entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, author, and social enterprise investor. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss:Obstacles to overcome in developing countries and how Geeks without Frontiers, an NGO co-founded by Michael, can support this work.His involvement in Intel’s N50 initiative, striving for digital adoption for the next 50% of the planet.Michael's work as a documentary film producer for titles including Do You Dream in Color?, Orphans of Apollo, The University, and Immortality or Bust.The power of exponential technology like AI and the challenges it brings for policymakers. How the dece...
2023-10-2423 min
Light Reading PodcastsArelion's Mattias Fridström: Network disaggregation ain't easy, it's necessaryArelion's Mattias Fridström joins the podcast to discuss why disaggregation in service provider networks is necessary and 'good in our industry,' but also 'keeps everyone on their toes and keeps the operators buying the latest and greatest gear.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2131 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP41: Social entrepreneurship in telecoms, challenging the incumbentsMichael Potter is an entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, author, and social enterprise investor. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss:Michael’s professional background in the 80’s, working as a nuclear arms controller, with international telecoms at the United Nations, and joining the very first class of students at the International Space University.The story of Esprit Telecom, a European telco co-founded by Michael in the 90's, and how the company challenged the telecoms incumbents.Geeks without Frontiers, an NGO co-founded by Michael promoting technology including broadband connectivity to support health, education, poverty reduction and gender equality in de...
2023-09-1423 min
IT VisionariesThe Technology that Connects The Internet Around The WorldThere is no doubt that the world is more connected now than ever before, but there are still places and people who lack access to the internet. In this episode, hear why this is one of the things that Mattias Fridström and the team at Arelion is trying to fix. Also, hear how they are working to make the internet faster and more secure at the same time. Tune in to learn:What is Arelion? (1:10)The push for innovation (3:00)What is going on at the edge? (7:40)How to be more proactive in your security (9:40)Data st...
2023-09-1235 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP40: Edge computing, AI, cloud connectivityChris Stott is a renowned space entrepreneur with a passion for the economics and commerce of space. He is the founder and CEO of Lonestar, a company about to send the first in a series of data centers to the moon for disaster recovery and edge processing. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss:Edge computing: where is the edge and what developments are happening in this area?Where is AI heading?Do people understand connectivity to the cloud?The future for data storage and cloud
2023-08-1624 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP39: Data centers on the moonChris Stott is a renowned space entrepreneur with a passion for the economics and commerce of space. He is the founder and CEO of Lonestar, a company about to send the first in a series of data centers to the moon for disaster recovery and edge processing. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss:The concept of moon-based data centersThe documentary film “The University” – featuring Stephen Hawking, Buzz Aldrin, Will.i.Am among others – for which Chris was an Executive ProducerConnecting the unconnectedSpace programs that could save the planetSecuring the cloud
2023-07-2623 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP38: Network science – part IIAlbert-László Barabási is a network scientist at Northeastern University, and holds an appointment in the Department of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Barabási’s research covers all sorts of networks and he is the author of several books. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: The Barabási–Albert model: an algorithm for generating random scale-free networks What Internet operators can learn from network scienceBarabási’s work in network medicineUsing big data and network tools to understand how art and science develop What areas of Internet networks that will be in focus in five years’ t
2023-06-2925 min
The QTS ExperienceEpisode 171; Mattias Fridström: Shannon’s Limit, The Middle Mile, and Telecom SecurityThis week, we discuss the challenges of building a modern economy with AI, cloud computing, and machine learning. Our guest, Mattias Fridstrom, a telecom evangelist, explains that we're facing an emerging bottleneck with our networks. The US has a vanishing inventory of fiber, and adding fiber between cities and states is difficult, expensive, and time-consuming. Join us for this cool and unsettling conversation.
2023-06-211h 04The Connectivity PodcastEP37: Network science – part IAlbert-László Barabási is a network scientist at Northeastern University, and holds an appointment in the Department of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Barabási’s research covers all sorts of networks and he is the author of several books. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss: The similarity between different networks – neurological, social, Internet and moreThe robustness of InternetHow Barabási and his research teams are using maps – from brain to Internet maps The idea of universality in networks dynamicsHow Barabási is visualising his research of networks through artHis best-selling book ”Linked” that focuses on the stud
2023-06-0825 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP36: Connectivity in Japan – part IIKatsuyasu Toyama, COO at JPNAP, the biggest Internet exchange in Japan, is back to talk about the connectivity market in Japan - the world's 3rd largest economy. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss:The usage of public and private cloud services in JapanGetting the younger generation aware and interested in the Internet infrastructureWhether users understand connectivity or if they take it for grantedThe Japanese peering marketMitigating DDoS attacksHow the telecoms market in Japan will develop over the next five years
2023-05-1022 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP35: Connectivity in Japan – part IThe number of Internet users in Japan is expected to increase to 116.4 million by 2026. With many of Japan’s businesses at the cutting edge of technology, there is a demand for scalable connectivity to connect local businesses to a global network of customers and partners. How is Japan’s Internet market developing? What are the traffic trends? What role does organizations like JPNAP and APIX play in this region? And what can be done to mitigate connectivity outages following natural disasters like earthquakes?In this episode, Mattias Fridström is joined by Katsuyasu Toyama, COO at JPNAP, the b...
2023-04-1722 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP34: Subsea data centers – part IIMaxie Reynolds started her career as an offshore underwater robotics pilot and subsea engineer working in Norway, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, Russia, Nigeria and the US. She then transitioned into cyber security, working in ethical hacking, social engineering and red teaming. She also published a best selling book titled ‘The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals.’ In 2021, she moved back to the field of subsea engineering and founded Subsea Cloud – a data center infrastructure company that places data centers underwater. In this episode, she and Mattias Fridström talk about deploying subsea data centers pods, using robotics...
2023-03-0824 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP33: Subsea data centers – part IMaxie Reynolds started her career as an offshore underwater robotics pilot and subsea engineer working in Norway, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, Russia, Nigeria and the US. She then transitioned into cyber security, working in ethical hacking, social engineering and red teaming. She also published a best selling book titled ‘The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals.’ In 2021, she moved back to the field of subsea engineering and founded Subsea Cloud – a data center infrastructure company that places data centers underwater. In this episode, she and Mattias Fridström talk about subsea engineering, physically breaking into high security facilities like he...
2023-02-0821 min
TeleGeography Explains the Internet415: Unpacking Telecom Predictions of the PastIt's one thing to make predictions. It's another to go back and assess how those predictions shook out.
One month into 2023, Mattias Fridström, Chief Evangelist at Arelion, very kindly agreed to scrutinize his 2022 forecast with us.
As you will hear, Mattias has been at Arelion (formerly Telia) for a long time. From his perspective within a tier 1 provider, he has an outstanding view of the industry. He uses that vantage point to write a forward-looking article every year, reviewing trends he expects to see in the days ahead.
We were thrilled that M...
2023-01-3146 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP32: Selecting a data center location, colocation security trends, finding skilled people, proving your sustainability, 5-year outlookNeal Elinski, General Manager of Software Engineering at Cologix is back to share insights on the development and trends in the colocation market. Together with Mattias Fridström, he talks about what factors impact the selection of where to put a data center, physical and data security trends, finding skilled people in competition with for example the hyperscalers, remote working in the wake of the pandemic, how to prove your sustainability and becoming even more sustainable, and how the colocation market will develop in the next couple of years. Cologix is a leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale ed...
2023-01-2732 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP31: Cloud trends, cross connects, control of data, market consolidation, supply chain challengesIn this episode, our guest is Neal Elinski, General Manager of Software Engineering at Cologix, a leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Mattias Fridström and Neal talk about trends and challenges in the cloud services market, real or virtual cross connects and how much needs to be pre-built to be fast, edge computing and keeping control of your data, consolidation of the data center market, and supply chain issues in the industry.
2023-01-1020 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP30: Quantum networks - part II: Who is funding the Quantum Internet, security trends, impact on sustainabilityJesse Robbers, Director Industry & Digital Infrastructure at Quantum Delta NL is back to discuss Quantum Networks with Mattias Fridström. Who is supporting and funding the development of Quantum Internet? Has COVID-19 had any impact on this work? How does the industry compete with the hyperscalers and others in finding skilled people? What security trends do we see in Quantum Internet? Will Quantum Internet have an impact on sustainability?Quantum Delta NL is a joint effort by a team of specialist from quantum research institutes, coordinating bodies, and a range of exciting industrial partnerships and startups.
2022-12-2718 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP29: Quantum networks: vision, what’s going on in the lab, use cases, Quantum Internet vs Public InternetThis episode features Jesse Robbers, Director Industry & Digital Infrastructure at Quantum Delta NL, a joint effort by a team of specialist from quantum research institutes, coordinating bodies, and a range of exciting industrial partnerships and startups. Mattias Fridström and Jesse Robbers discuss the development in Quantum Internet: How is this work progressing in the lab and in the real world? How close are we to some really cool stuff in this area? What is the Quantum Internet Alliance? Should Quantum Internet be considered in current network plans stretching to 2030?
2022-12-0825 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP28: Preventing frauds in the telecoms industry – part IIIn this episode, Mattias Fridström continues speaking to Katia González, Head of Fraud & Advanced Analytics at BICS, member of GSMA Fraud and Security Group, and Chair of i3 Forum’s Fight Against Fraud workgroup. Learn about:The estimated loss to fraud of 28 billion € / yearWho is losing this money?Using crowd sourcing in fraud preventionPandemic’s impact on fraudsTrends in the overall voice businessWhat is GSMA doing in the fraud prevention space?The future fraud market and telecoms development
2022-10-2420 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP27: Preventing frauds in the telecoms industryEP27: Preventing frauds in the telecoms industry In this episode, Mattias Fridström meets with Katia González, Head of Fraud & Advanced Analytics at BICS, member of GSMA Fraud and Security Group, and Chair of i3 Forum’s Fight Fraud Workstream. Learn about:What types of fraud are common in the telecoms industry?What solutions could help?Who are behind these frauds – private actors, organizations or even countries?Trends among attackers in terms of technology and targets
2022-09-2623 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP26: Pandemic’s impact on cloud, datacenter sustainability, what’s next in cloudIn this episode, Mattias Fridström is meeting with Mike Kavis, Chief Cloud Architect at Deloitte Consulting, author of Accelerating Cloud Adoption & Architecting the Cloud, and host of The On Cloud podcast. Learn about: The impact of COVID-19 in the cloud spaceSustainability in the datacenter marketIf there’s a need for more cloudsCloud at the edgeMike’s authorship The development of the cloud market and telecoms in general over the next years
2022-09-0221 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP25: Pioneering the cloud, best advice & major mistakes, understanding connectivityIn this episode, Mattias Fridström is meeting with Mike Kavis, Chief Cloud Architect at Deloitte Consulting, author of Accelerating Cloud Adoption & Architecting the Cloud, and host of The On Cloud podcast. Learn about: How Mike became one of the pioneers in the cloud industryWhether cloud has become a mainstream solutionBest advice to someone that wants to start using the cloudMajor mistakes companies do when moving to the cloudIf people really understand connectivity to the cloud (and do they need to?)The trend towards major cloud providers touching the connectivity space
2022-08-1522 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP24: Connectivity in Africa: the entrance of hyperscalers, sustainability, telecom developmentIn this episode, Mattias Fridström is meeting with Funke Opeke, founder and CEO of MainOne, the leading provider of telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa. With its 7,000km subsea cable system, including landing stations in Nigeria, Ghana and Portugal, and its growing metropolitan infrastructure and data center ecosystem, MainOne is uniquely positioned to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure in the region. In April 2022, Equinix announced that it’s entering Africa by closing the acquisition of MainOne.Learn about: The recent entrance of hyperscalers to AfricaSustainability within the data center market in A...
2022-06-2118 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP23: Connectivity in Africa: data centers, networks, subsea cablesIn this episode, Mattias Fridström is meeting with Funke Opeke, founder and CEO of MainOne, the leading provider of telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa. With its 7,000km subsea cable system, including landing stations in Nigeria, Ghana and Portugal, and its growing metropolitan infrastructure and data center ecosystem, MainOne is uniquely positioned to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure in the region. In April 2022, Equinix announced that it’s entering Africa by closing the acquisition of MainOne.Learn about: The story of MainOneChallenges of running a data center and a network in A...
2022-06-2124 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP22: Openness and disaggregation, IPoDWDM, DIY hyperscalers, sustainabilityIn this episode, Stephen Alexander, CTO at Ciena and Mattias Fridström discuss the industry trend towards open and disaggregated networks, the latest developments in IPoDWDM, hyperscalers building their own gear, sustainability in networking, and the future of the optical development.
2022-05-2018 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP21: Optical networking, raw bandwidth, component shortages, network design post-pandemicIn this episode, Stephen Alexander, CTO at Ciena and Mattias Fridström discuss how the optical networking industry has developed over the last decades, trends in enterprise networking such as the increased demand for raw bandwidth, the global component shortages, and the pandemic’s impact on network design.
2022-05-0231 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP20: Disaggregation, IPoDWDM, sustainability in networkingIn this episode, Johan Gustawsson, Senior Director MIG Routing at Cisco and Mattias Fridström discuss what the disaggregation in the industry is all about, the role that IPoDWDM plays in this development, and how this can change the world for operators. They also speak about sustainability in the networking industry and how this can be improved.
2022-03-1520 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP19: Routing silicon, Moore’s law, Life Cycle ManagementIn this episode, Johan Gustawsson, Senior Director MIG Routing at Cisco and Mattias Fridström discuss the usage and development of routing silicon, and why this is important to operators. They also speak about Moore’s law and what this means for Life Cycle Management in the networking space.
2022-02-0926 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP18: Enabling connectivity after Beirut port and Moria refugee camp disasters, securing funding and partnersMattias Fridström and Rudolf Gordon-Seymour, Head of International Funding at Télécoms Sans Frontières discuss the NGO’s responses to the 2020 Beirut port explosion and the 2020 Moria refugee camp fire, attracting talent and funding as well as getting hold of new technology as a non-profit organization, and the impact of COVID-19 on the organization’s work.
2021-11-0820 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP17: Connectivity in disaster areas, custom-engineered communications kit, satellite broadbandMattias Fridström and Rudolf Gordon-Seymour, Head of International Funding at Télécoms Sans Frontières discuss challenges of enabling communications in disaster areas, the NGO’s educational programs to increase digital skills in these areas, preventing bandwidth heavy applications and data by using custom-engineered communications kit, and the possibilities of satellite broadband.
2021-10-0523 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP16: Hyperscalers, Shannon limit, fiber development, predicting earthquakesIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Phartiban Kandappan, CTO at Infinera discuss the strategy of hyperscalers building their own gear, dealing with the Shannon limit, if the development of fiber is important to optical suppliers, and how telecom cables are used to predict earthquakes. More information:The Connectivity Podcast webpage The Connectivity Podcast on Twitter
2021-08-2516 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP15: Optical networking, openness and disaggregation, IPoDWDMIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Parthiban Kandappan, CTO at Infinera discuss the recent years’ significant changes in optical networking, the impact of Covid-19 on network design, openness and disaggregation in the telecom industry, and IPoDWDM.
2021-07-1331 min
Tech BytesWhat Telia Carrier's 400G Expansion Means For Your WAN (Sponsored)We talk global IP backbones and 400G with sponsor Telia Carrier on today's Tech Bytes podcast. The company offers IP services from multiple PoPs in the US and is making significant investments in 400G, creating new opportunities for Telia Carrier and its customers. Our guest is Mattias Fridstrom, VP & Chief Evangelist at Telia Carrier.
2021-06-2817 min
JSA Podcasts | Telecom, Digital Infrastructure and Data Center News, Insights + MoreA Tier Above: Why Your Internet Service Provider Matters, With Telia CarrierWhen it comes to Tier 1 providers, the buyer’s journey is rife with myths that can lead to misconceptions and missed opportunities for today’s businesses. In an interview with Telia Carrier’s Chief Evangelist Mattias Fridström, we find out the biggest misconceptions about internet connectivity, what distinguishes tier 1, 2 and 3 providers, and why your internet service provider makes all the difference. Telia Carrier has the #1 ranked Internet backbone, global reach and award-winning customer care, connecting everyone and everything that matters. Learn more at https://www.teliacarrier.com#TeliaCarrier #Internet #NetworkSUBSCRIBE to JaymieS...
2021-06-1510 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP14: 5G, cloud connectivity, security standardsIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Lisa Lorenzin, Senior Director of Transformation Strategy at Zscaler discuss if 5G will change the security design again, whether companies really care how they connect to the cloud, how much companies know about the public Internet, if security standards are important, and why DevSecOps will shape the implementation of security within the new few years.
2021-06-1419 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP13: Enterprise networking, SASE, zero trustIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Lisa Lorenzin, Director of Transformation Strategy at Zscaler discuss challenges in enterprise networking, how the Covid-19 pandemic gave organizations an opportunity to consider alternative security models in terms of for example cloud security, automation and VPN connections, the potential of SASE, and what zero trust is all about.
2021-05-2128 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP12: 5G and enterprise networks, cloud connectivity, sustainabilityIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Tom ‘The Networking Nerd’ Hollingsworth discuss if 5G will change the enterprise networks, weather enterprises understand how the cloud is connected, using the public Internet, DDoS and RPKI, and sustainability in networking.
2021-04-2623 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP11: Network design, automation, enterprise securityIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Tom ‘The Networking Nerd’ Hollingsworth discuss network design, automation, working from home, firewalls, using public Wi-Fi, and much more.
2021-04-1524 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP10: Cyber security, supply chain attacks, raising digital nativesIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and David Jacoby, Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab discuss trending cyber threats, why the re-use of passwords is a bad idea, the fragility of the connected society, and raising your children in a digital world.
2021-03-2226 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP09: Cyber security, connectivity concerns, pandemic’s impact on securityIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and David Jacoby, Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab discuss how the threat landscape has evolved over the last two decades, the biggest concerns as everything gets connected, and how COVID-19 has affected cyber security.
2021-03-0820 min
The Deep Edge PodcastMarket dynamic for wholesale xHaul with a special guess Mattias Fridström from Telia Carrier - Episode 33Market dynamic for wholesale xHaul (Fronthaul, Midhaul Backhaul) ACG Research analysts Peter Fetterolf, CTO, Rick Talbot, principal analyst, and Mattias Fridström, Telia Carrier, talk about the Market dynamic for wholesale xHaul:· Mattias Fridström discusses the wholesale market and key trends driving the market.· Peter Fetterolf talks about the network operator wholesale fronthaul revenue analysis forecast.· Rick Talbot dissects the xHaul market and trends and requirements needed and how wholesale is a major growth opportunity.
2021-02-2727 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP08: IPv4 vs IPv6, 5G and Edge, and building a better InternetIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Christian Koch, Director Product Management at Digital Realty and co-founder of NYNOG discuss what is needed for full IPv6 adoption, how 5G is affecting the Edge and where this will ultimately be, and how to build a better Internet.
2021-02-1513 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP07: State of Internet, connectivity as a commodity, and networking sustainabilityIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Christian Koch, Director Product Management at Digital Realty and co-founder of NYNOG discuss the state of Internet, the trust-based Internet model, the role of IX points, if Internet connectivity is a commodity, and sustainability in the networking industry.
2021-01-2518 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP06: Planning for traffic peaks, the Internet ecosystem, and sustainabilityIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Sabine Sitterli, VP Network Infrastructure at Akamai discuss how to prepare for traffic peaks next year in conjunction to events like the Olympics, the importance of an Internet ecosystem, achieving a better Internet experience, and sustainability in networking.
2020-12-1619 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP05: Diversity in tech industry, WFH, and coping with the traffic surgeIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Sabine Sitterli, VP Network Infrastructure at Akamai discuss how to increase diversity in the tech industry, challenges of working from home, and coping with the traffic surge due to covid-19.
2020-12-0723 min
Light Reading PodcastsTelia Carrier's Mattias Fridstrom: The pandemic is reshaping network trafficTelia Carrier VP and Chief Evangelist Mattias Fridstrom joins the podcast to discuss new trends in network and traffic patterns as Internet usage is changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fridstrom also provides insight into how and where Telia Carrier is expanding its fiber network, and how that approach differs in the Americas vs. Europe. Also, Fridstrom shares Telia Carrier's approach to SD-WAN and why the company chose to enter that market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-3024 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP04: 400G, IPv6, Covid-19, and building a better InternetIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Jérôme Fleury, Director of Network Engineering at Cloudflare discuss when the transition to 400G ports will really happen, if we’ll ever see a slowdown of Internet traffic growth, what needs to happen for full IPv6 adoption, how the Internet coped with the traffic surge following the Covid-19 pandemic, and how to build a better Internet.
2020-10-2621 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP03: Route hijacking, trust-based Internet, and future of IX’sIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Jérôme Fleury, Director of Network Engineering at Cloudflare discuss how to prevent route hijacking, if the Internet’s trust-based model has a future, whether companies should use the public Internet for connectivity, if the Internet is really the same everywhere, and the future of IX’s.
2020-10-2629 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP02: Data center sustainability, cloud domination, automation and WFAIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Mark Thiele, CEO of Edgevana talk about data center sustainability, if there’s a need for more fiber, whether some cloud providers have become too dominant, the need for automation in the wake of COVID-19, and why we should be talking more about WFA instead of WFH.
2020-07-1725 minThe Connectivity PodcastEP01: Cloud adoption, on-ramps, security and data center locationsIn this episode, Mattias Fridström and Mark Thiele, CEO of Edgevana discuss the adoption rate of cloud, different ways to connect to the cloud, whether security in the cloud is a good idea, and if the data center location really matters.
2020-06-2924 minThe Connectivity PodcastThe Connectivity Podcast - TrailerIn The Connectivity Podcast, networking guru Mattias Fridström, Chief Evangelist at Telia Carrier, and industry experts discuss all things Internet, networks, cloud and connectivity. Stay tuned for the first episode launching soon!
2020-06-2600 min