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.

Episode 40: Cyber Security in 2021: Securing the New Normal

It's well understood that we'll be looking at system overload of our global networks due to increasing IoT traffic, emerging 4K and 8K video, and VR applications. To keep up and avoid hitting critical mass, networks have to work smarter, not harder. Join Network Insights each month as we take an in-depth look at the different ways these bandwidth killers force networks to push the boundaries of programmability and intelligence, and meet the innovators and thinkers who are building the infrastructure for our future.