AI Networking for the Enterprise Mobile Cloud
The proliferation of highly mobile enterprise end points is driving the need for distributed cloud architectures that provide seamless connectivity to computing resources, regardless of the location of user devices. Due to its performance, reliability, security and mobility advantages, 5G is emerging as the preferred mode of wireless connectivity. At the same time, the majority of mobile cloud computing resources will be dedicated to AI workloads, which has implications for AI networking and AI edge infrastructure. How is device connectivity assured across a combination of public and private 5G networks? How do applications gain access to computing resources based on throughput, latency and processing requirements? Attend this session to learn from experts who will discuss the leading market trends, technical challenges and business benefits of AI networking for the enterprise mobile cloud.
Stephen Collins is Principal Consultant at 1024tm, a boutique consulting firm that serves leading-edge networking, telecom and cloud infrastructure companies across multiple segments of the enterprise IT and service provider markets. His clients range from startups to billion-dollar businesses, with projects typically involving a mix of business and product strategy, go-to-market planning, thought leadership, product marketing, business development and sales enablement.
Stephen has a proven track record of successfully introducing innovative products into highly competitive, rapidly growing markets, and he brings clients four decades of operational experience in a wide range of executive, product management, engineering, consulting, industry analyst and advisory roles, working primarily with communications equipment manufacturers and telecom software vendors.
In recent years, as a result of numerous client engagements, Stephen has developed a specialization in network visibility, Big Data analytics, full-stack observability and the application of AI and machine learning to drive network automation and service orchestration in complex, mission-critical service provider and enterprise IT infrastructure. He has applied this expertise to a diverse range of projects in 5G network analytics (NWDAF), Open RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) xApps and rApps, SD-WAN infrastructure, Internet visibility and cloud-native infrastructure observability.
Stephen was hired out of college by AT&T Bell Labs, where he worked in software development on T-carrier data communications systems. Leaving in search of a startup opportunity, he joined multi-protocol router pioneer Wellfleet Communications as a founding engineer, where he spent a hyperactive decade in the rapid expansion of the global internetworking market. Stephen then went on to co-found Spring Tide Networks, which developed an innovative IP service switch for service provider networks, culminating in an acquisition by Lucent Technologies for $1.5 billion.
As VP of marketing at Sonus Networks and later at Acme Packet, Stephen gained experience in service provider VoIP. At Tatara Systems, he was active in the formative years of the small cells market. At Active Broadband Networks, he was involved in applying software-defined networking to the development of a Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) router based on a white box switching platform.
Stephen has been a frequent blog contributor and speaker at industry conferences, and he has authored numerous articles for industry trade publications. He holds an M.S. in Computer, Information and Control engineering from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Computer Systems Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Allwyn Sequeira is the CEO of Highway 9 Networks. A serial entrepreneur, he
previously served as SVP/GM at VMware, leading multiple business lines and new
ventures. He played a pivotal role in developing and delivering VMware NSX
vSphere, the industry’s first software-defined networking (SDN) solution, which grew
to over $2 billion in revenue.
At VMware, Allwyn also led vCloud Air, overseeing development, product
management, IaaS platform and service delivery, cloud operations, and customer
success. He later spearheaded the development of HCX, the industry’s first hybrid
cloud migration and inter-networking service, which enabled seamless connectivity
between VMware, enterprises, and public clouds. His work contributed to the
creation of Telco Cloud Automation and Infrastructure—the world’s first platform
integrating 5G containerized network functions—selected by DISH as its 5G
platform. Earlier in his career, he co-founded First Virtual Corporation (FVC) and
served as EVP of Products and Operations through its IPO and growth.
Dr. Ali Shah is the Head of Technology, Enterprise for Nokia Mobile Networks in North America. He joined Nokia in 2019 as the Head of Network Cognitive Services. Ali has experience in Mobile Network Strategy & Solutions, Network Planning and Optimization for Mobile Network Operators and Enterprise customers. Prior to Nokia he held several consulting/leadership positions with Tier 1 vendors and Operators.
