Uplink: AI, Data Center, and Cloud Innovation Podcast

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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. 3D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. JUL 24

    From Dial-Up to Colo: The Impact of AI on Data Center Design

    The digital infrastructure landscape has come a long way since the dial-up era – and Jay Smith has seen it all. With nearly three decades of experience in data center operations, Jay, VP of Data Center Operations and Engineering at Evocative, joins host Michael Reid to unpack the radical transformation sweeping the industry. From the myth that the cloud would kill colo to today’s AI-driven colocation renaissance, Jay offers a grounded yet forward-looking take on how the physical layer is adapting to the demands of artificial intelligence. Think power densities pushing 275kW per rack, liquid cooling strategies that look more like high-performance engines than server rooms, and the return of on-site power generation with surprising benefits. We also explore what AI inference means for edge computing, why rear-door heat exchangers are essential, and how the next generation of data center talent doesn’t necessarily need a four-year degree to get started. 🎧 If you’re curious about the infrastructure powering the AI boom, this one’s for you. 🚀 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 this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iRGZBBx1_eg  🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/ 🔗 Learn more about Evocative Data Centers: https://evocative.com/

    35 min

  7. JUL 9

    LATAM Rising: Building the AI-Ready Digital Frontier

    The digital revolution sweeping across Latin America is transforming more than tech infrastructure - it’s reshaping entire economies. In this episode of Uplink, Gabriel Del Campo, VP of Data Center, Security & Cloud at Cirion Technologies, reveals how LATAM is building a bold future through AI-ready data centers, sustainable energy, and visionary public policy. From purpose-built facilities with advanced cooling and high power density to governments rolling out incentives for tech investment, Gabriel unpacks how a region once considered emerging is now leading on digital transformation. We dive into the challenges and opportunities of operating in a "federation of countries" with shared time zones, growing talent, and an entrepreneurial surge of unicorns fueling innovation. Whether you're building, investing, or connecting - this conversation offers a  crucial perspective on one of the world’s most dynamic digital frontiers.  🚀 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 this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LvJbyffHP3k  🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/ 🔗 Learn more about Cirion Technologies: https://www.ciriontechnologies.com/

    12 min

  8. JUN 25

    GPU Powerhouse: Scaling an AI Cloud in the Heart of Europe

    From gaming rigs to high-performance AI infrastructure, Julien Gauthier’s journey with Arkane Cloud mirrors the meteoric rise of GPU demand. In this episode of Uplink, the CEO and founder of Arkane Cloud shares how a pivot from 3D rendering to AI compute positioned his Paris-based company at the forefront of the AI infrastructure wave. Julien walks us through the evolution of NVIDIA’s architecture, the challenges of deploying high-density GPU clusters, and why American AI companies are flocking to France for inference workloads. Operating a 1,000-GPU cluster with plans to scale to 6,000, Arkane Cloud is building the backbone of the AI era, one cabinet at a time. From financing hurdles to liquid cooling breakthroughs, this is a deep dive into what it really takes to deliver GPU-as-a-service at scale.  🚀 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://youtu.be/mmAMAnlSGFI  🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/ 🔗 Learn more about Arkane Cloud: https://arkanecloud.com/

    33 min
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