Uplink: AI, Data Center, and Cloud Innovation Podcast

Megaport
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Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we explore cutting edge trends with top industry experts. 

  1. OCT 1

    Hustle and Growth: The Megaport France Story

    What does it take to build a technology business from scratch in a new market? In this episode of Uplink, Emmanuel Sevray, Head of Sales SEMEA, and Lionel David, Solutions Architect at Megaport, reveal how they transformed a virtually non-existent operation into a thriving business serving over 100 major French companies in less than four years. From delivering 50 Gbps during peak mass-mailing campaigns to turning customer challenges into platform innovations, Manu and Lionel share how a small team of five created a blueprint for success now shaping Megaport’s growth across Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We explore the importance of complementary skills, the agility of making big decisions in 24 hours, and how ecosystem partnerships power expansion. Their story is one of hustle, creativity, and technical excellence. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

    16 min

  2. SEP 17

    Breaking Barriers: Insights From an Internet Pioneer

    From failing his bachelor’s degree three times to becoming the architect of Europe’s internet backbone, Raphael Maunier’s story is as unconventional as it is inspiring. The Co-Founder and COO of OpsMill shares how a two-week Paris vacation turned into a pioneering career building internet exchanges, fighting DDoS attacks, and leading companies to acquisitions by tech giants. Raphael talks about his bold leap into configuring Cisco routers with zero formal training, the mindset that carried him through founding France IX and Acorus Networks, and why his leadership philosophy centers on building teams of rock stars rather than chasing individual stardom. This wide-ranging conversation explores entrepreneurship, innovation, and how automation and AI can transform human work, not replace it. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

    59 min

  3. SEP 10

    Expanding in Europe: Balancing Security, Regulation, and Innovation

    Data sovereignty is more than a buzzword in Europe – it’s a regulatory and operational reality. In this episode of Uplink, Nicolas Duffour, Strategic Development Director at Cloud Temple, unpacks how European organizations are balancing security, sovereignty, and innovation in the cloud. From his experience as CIO and CTO for French government ministries to his role helping enterprises and public agencies adopt hybrid cloud models, Nicolas shares how Cloud Temple became one of just four providers in France to earn the prestigious SecNumCloud qualification. We dive into Cloud Temple’s unique hybrid strategy of complementing hyperscalers instead of competing with them, and how their approach helps customers in healthcare, banking, utilities, and government meet strict compliance requirements without slowing down innovation. This episode also explores cultural differences in cloud adoption across Europe, from France’s infrastructure-first focus to Germany’s demand for advanced platform services, and what’s next as Cloud Temple expands its AI and multicloud capabilities. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

    20 min

  4. SEP 3

    Self-Healing Networks and Sovereign AI: The Future of Global Connectivity

    From aspiring diplomat to tech leader fluent in five languages, Elena Chernykh has a unique vantage point on bridging East and West in today’s digital infrastructure. As Head of Europe Enterprise Sales at CITIC Telecom CPC, Elena’s leading the charge in creating compliant, AI-ready networks that power global business. In this episode of Uplink, Elena joins host Michael Reid to explore: how CITIC evolved from simple connectivity to building controlled AI environmentsthe shift from traditional networks to dynamic “Network as a Service” modelsthe rise of proactive, AI-driven cybersecurity and self-healing networkswhy partnerships and local expertise are essential for global expansion.A fascinating conversation on how technology, regulation, and geopolitics intersect in the next era of connectivity. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

    27 min

  5. AUG 28

    Automating Connectivity: The Future of Digital Infrastructure

    The digital infrastructure powering our connected world remains largely invisible to most of us – but the way it’s bought and sold is being completely transformed. In this episode of Uplink, Michael Reid is joined by Ben Edmond, founder and CEO of Connectbase, to unpack how his company is building the world’s first true marketplace for connectivity. With 4.2 million unique quotes processed every month and 1.9 trillion rows of location-based connectivity data, Connectbase is redefining how providers and enterprises access real-time intelligence. Ben shares how Connectbase is streamlining what was once a manual, fragmented process and how the platform is expanding globally, with Europe emerging as the fastest-growing region. His ultimate vision: a global marketplace where connectivity is available “where you need it, when you need it, the way you need it”, all with unmatched simplicity and speed. Discover how Connectbase is modernizing digital infrastructure after decades of spreadsheets, emails, and manual workflows. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

    18 min

  6. AUG 21

    The Influencer Making Network Engineering Cool Again

    What happens when a social media obsession evolves into one of the most unconventional and impactful roles in B2B tech? In this episode of Uplink, we sit down with Alexis Bertholf, Megaport’s Global Technical Evangelist, whose mission is to make network engineering cool again. Alexis shares her journey from Cisco to creating a role with no blueprint, her belief that networking is “the oxygen of technology,” and why community building matters more than ever in the AI and cloud era. She also reveals Megaport’s upcoming virtual summit designed to educate and connect engineers, executives, and newcomers alike – without the sales pitch. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

    12 min

  7. AUG 14

    Fiber Paths and Failsafes: Why Your Network Design Matters

    Redundancy isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the backbone of modern digital infrastructure. In this episode of Uplink, Kevin Schlosser, Interconnection Product Manager at NTT Global Data Centers, joins host Michael Reid to unpack the meticulous network design strategies that keep AI- and cloud-powered systems online. Kevin reveals how today’s data centers are built with failure in mind – think four diverse entry points, rigorous fiber path mapping, and redundancy plans tailored to each customer’s risk profile. We explore the AI-driven surge in bandwidth needs—with 100G now standard and 400G on the rise—and how cooling innovations like immersion and liquid systems are meeting unprecedented computational demands. Perhaps most surprising? The most resilient connectivity may come from providers without their own fiber, leveraging multiple carriers to avoid single points of failure altogether. If you design, deploy, or depend on high-availability networks, this is your insider’s guide to building for resilience in an unpredictable digital future. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

    23 min

  8. AUG 7

    Navigating the Growth of Digital Infrastructure in Brazil

    From flat-rate dial-up to a fiber-powered future, Carlos Eduardo Sedeh has been at the center of Brazil’s digital transformation. In this episode of Uplink, the CEO of SAMM (formerly Megatelecom) joins host Michael Reid to explore how his early innovations disrupted a market dominated by high-cost internet access – and how that same customer-first mindset continues to shape one of Brazil’s most agile B2B telecom networks. Carlos walks us through SAMM’s evolution via seven acquisitions, a growing footprint of underground fiber, and a business strategy rooted in listening.  You’ll get a unique look at Brazil’s complex telecom market, from fragmented competition and high interest rates to the challenge, and promise, of bridging the digital divide.  🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI, with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we dive into cutting-edge trends with top industry experts.  👍 Follow the show, leave a rating, and tell us what you think.  🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

    26 min
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