Networking for AI: Why Every Network Engineer Should Pay Attention in 2026

Networking for AI: Why Every Network Engineer Should Pay Attention in 2026

June 3, 2026 · 45 min

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This episode discusses the impact of AI on networking and the changes network engineers need to be aware of.

AI infrastructure is reshaping networking faster than most engineers realize. In this episode, Andy Lapteff sits down with Scott Robohn to discuss why traditional network engineers should start paying attention to AI networking, GPU infrastructure, and the massive changes happening inside modern data centers. They explore: Why AI workloads are changing networking requirementsGPU networking and lossless EthernetEthernet vs InfiniBandThe rise of NeoCloud providersCo-Packaged Optics (CPO)Ultra E...

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Host: Andy Lapteff

Guest: Scott Robohn

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Organizations: NeoCloud

Products: Co-Packaged Optics, Ethernet, InfiniBand, GPU

Places: data centers

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