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Rich Berliner discusses the evolution of digital infrastructure towards a fully integrated ecosystem.

In this episode, Rich Berliner , Founder of the Connected Digital Infrastructure Association (CDIA) , shares a forward-looking perspective on how the industry is evolving from siloed technologies into a fully integrated, “connected” digital infrastructure ecosystem. With more than 40 years in telecom and construction, Rich brings a unique lens on how the convergence of wireless, fiber, real estate, and AI is reshaping the future of connectivity. CDIA was born from the evolution of the in-building wireless space into something much broader. Rich explains how enterprise customers—especially in real estate—no longer want fragmented solutions like DAS alone, but instead demand fully integrated offerings that combine connectivity, cybersecurity, software, and infrastructure into a single, cohesive strategy. This shift is driving greater collaboration across the industry and redefining how solutions are delivered. A key theme is the growing importance of “connected” infrastructure, where fiber, wireless, public safety systems, and building technologies must all work together seamlessly. Rich highlights how enterprise decision-making now involves multiple stakeholders—from IT to finance…

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