Hybrid Cloud, AI, and Quantum Threats: How Telcos are Rebuilding the Network Edge for Tomorrow
Your Network’s Edge: The RAD Way Episode 4
Overview
In this episode of Your Network’s Edge: The RAD Way, we explore the evolving landscape of business cloud access and telco cloud services. We’ll look at the shift towards hybrid cloud architectures and the increasing demand for direct, managed access to cloud resources, driven by digital transformation and the burgeoning impact of AI.
The podcast discusses critical considerations for businesses accessing cloud services, including performance, security, data sovereignty, and cost control, while also examining how telcos are adapting their networks to offer enhanced cloud connectivity. Furthermore, we share insights from a survey of telecom professionals, revealing their motivations for adopting telco cloud services and the growing importance of network edge clouds to meet the specific requirements of modern business applications.
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What’s in the Podcast:
Introduction – Hybrid Cloud & AI in Enterprise Connectivity
Hybrid Cloud Basics & East–West Traffic Explained
AI’s Impact on Data Traffic and Physical–Digital Convergence
Bursty Traffic Patterns & The Need for Deterministic Performance
Security, Data Sovereignty & End‑to‑End Observability
Evolution of Connectivity – Internet, SD‑WAN & Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Direct Cloud Access – Private, High‑Performance Connections
Managing Performance – End‑to‑End Visibility and Troubleshooting
Quantum‑Safe Encryption & The “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” Threat
DDoS in the Cloud Era – Layer 2 Connection Security Challenges
AI‑Powered DDoS Detection and Mitigation
Telco Competitive Edge – The Importance of the Network Edge
Closing Summary & Future Outlook on AI‑Driven Connectivity