Whether you are working from home, learning remotely, or simply wanting to watch a sporting event online, having reliable connectivity is key. Spark New Zealand's Jan Jager, Principal Solution Architect joins Ciena's Matt Syme and Dave Boertjes to discuss ways service providers are using intelligent software tools to drive network efficiencies and ensure connectivity - even during unexpected events, fiber cuts or natural disasters.

To keep up with the fast-pace of mobile experiences like gaming, cloud services and 5G, Singapore-based M1 is transforming its network with software. Hear M1's Nathan Bell talk with the Blue Planet team about ways that software automation coupled with a customer-centric approach will drive the next wave of innovation.

What are the biggest challenges facing security professionals as more people use their home networks for remote work? In this episode, Andy Bonillo, Ciena's Chief Information Security Officer, and Marc Goodman, Global Security Advisor and futurist, discuss ways businesses can tackle new security challenges as more people work remotely.

The digital divide is a global concern that has continued to grow with the increased reliance on the network and digital connectivity due to COVID-19. With billions of people around the world lacking connectivity, what can we do to close the gap? In this episode, Ciena's Chief Technology Officer, Steve Alexander, is joined by award-winning Human Potential Expert and Futurist, Shivvy Jervis, to discuss the implications and challenges that the digital divide has created for human growth and potential.

Algonquin's state-of-the art Optophontics Lab offers real-world experiences to students and uses the same tech that powers internet traffic for telecom and content providers around the world. In this episode, Claude Brule and Dr. Almuhtadi share how the partnership with Ciena gives students a leg-up in finding a career in technology.

From virtual reality headsets that take your mind to a beautiful landscape while your body is in the doctor's chair to having multiple doctors in disparate locations analyze your x-ray results in real-time, the healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation. In this episode, Unitas' Mary Stanhope and Loudon Blair take a deep dive into the shifts we're seeing in telehealth and how current network and cloud infrastructures are adapting to power telemedicine and virtual and augmented reality applications.

Are you curious how service providers across Asia keep up with their digitally-savvy end users? Vodafone's Nadya Melic and IDC's Nikhil Batra discuss with Anup Changaroth of Ciena tips on how to be resilient and connected today.

In this podcast we revisit some of Steve Alexander's 2020 predictions and Joe Madden from Mobile Experts joins to discuss how Covid-19 has forced the world to rely on the network for remote work, school, entertainment and more. What will it mean for the future of 5G, Edge Cloud and connectivity in general?

Ever wonder about the connection between submarine cables and data centers? Our thriving digital economy requires a variety of networks to ensure consumers have access to high-quality content with no delay and many providers are turning to the reliability of submarine networks and the colocation conveniences of data centers. Join Interxion's Mike Hollands and Ciena's Colin Wallace as they discuss the symbiotic relationship between these two data transport options and how route diversity and resiliency improve the connectivity experience.

Tune in as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the past 3 years. We've covered a plethora of hot topics like esports, AI, 5G, digital transformation/remote working and of course how optical networking and software fuel our digital world.