Uplink: AI, Data Center, and Cloud Innovation Podcast
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Storage For The AI Tidal Wave
May 19, 2026
35m 47s
Edge Ready: Cisco, AI, and the Next Network Wave
Dec 2, 2025
37m 48s
Breaking the Egress Trap: Redefining Cloud Economics
Nov 25, 2025
58m 19s
Reinventing the Internet: SCION and the Future of Connectivity
Nov 5, 2025
26m 03s
Hustle and Growth: The Megaport France Story
Oct 1, 2025
15m 31s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/19/26 | Storage For The AI Tidal Wave | AI doesn’t slow down because we run out of ideas. It slows down when the data can’t move fast enough, the racks can’t get enough power, and the infrastructure stack can’t evolve quickly enough to keep up with GPU-scale reality. In this episode of Uplink, Michael Reid sits down with Renen Hallak, Founder and CEO of VAST Data, to unpack the infrastructure challenges shaping the next era of AI. Renen shares the long arc behind what looks like “overnight success,” and why he believed early on tha... | 35m 47s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | Edge Ready: Cisco, AI, and the Next Network Wave | What if the real AI boom hasn’t started yet? Brink Sanders, SVP of Global Networking Sales at Cisco, joins us to map the shift from GPU-packed data centers to edge networks where AI operators, robots, and latency-sensitive apps will live, and why simplification is now the most valuable feature in enterprise networking. We dig into the unification of Meraki and Catalyst with a single license model, how G2’s product leadership is speeding innovation and slashing complexity, and why customers wa... | 37m 48s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | Breaking the Egress Trap: Redefining Cloud Economics | What if cloud storage were fast, predictable, and free of egress surprises? In this episode of Uplink, Wasabi CEO & Co-Founder David Friend joins host Michael Reid to break down how a clean architecture and a simple, one-price model reshaped the economics of cloud storage – especially for AI-driven workloads. David shares why S3 compatibility was essential, how software-driven durability achieves eleven nines without late-night rebuilds, and how Wasabi scaled from a bold prototype to sell... | 58m 19s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | Reinventing the Internet: SCION and the Future of Connectivity | The internet’s greatest strength—connecting everything to everything—has become its biggest risk for industries that can’t afford downtime or hijacks. In this episode of Uplink, we sit down with Martin Bosshardt, CEO of Anapaya, to explore how the SCION protocol brings private-network control to the public internet – without replacing BGP. Martin unpacks how this architecture enables multiple trusted paths, keeps routing invisible to attackers, and confines data flows within national boundari... | 26m 03s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | Hustle and Growth: The Megaport France Story | What does it take to build a technology business from scratch in a new market? In this episode of Uplink, Emmanuel Sevray, Head of Sales SEMEA, and Lionel David, Solutions Architect at Megaport, reveal how they transformed a virtually non-existent operation into a thriving business serving over 100 major French companies in less than four years. From delivering 50 Gbps during peak mass-mailing campaigns to turning customer challenges into platform innovations, Manu and Lionel share how a smal... | 15m 31s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 | Breaking Barriers: Insights From an Internet Pioneer | From failing his bachelor’s degree three times to becoming the architect of Europe’s internet backbone, Raphael Maunier’s story is as unconventional as it is inspiring. The Co-Founder and COO of OpsMill shares how a two-week Paris vacation turned into a pioneering career building internet exchanges, fighting DDoS attacks, and leading companies to acquisitions by tech giants. Raphael talks about his bold leap into configuring Cisco routers with zero formal training, the mindset that carried h... | 58m 43s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | Expanding in Europe: Balancing Security, Regulation, and Innovation | Data sovereignty is more than a buzzword in Europe – it’s a regulatory and operational reality. In this episode of Uplink, Nicolas Duffour, Strategic Development Director at Cloud Temple, unpacks how European organizations are balancing security, sovereignty, and innovation in the cloud. From his experience as CIO and CTO for French government ministries to his role helping enterprises and public agencies adopt hybrid cloud models, Nicolas shares how Cloud Temple became one of just four provi... | 19m 47s | ||||||
| 9/3/25 | 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... | 27m 18s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | 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 pro... | 18m 08s | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | 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 re... | 12m 19s | ||||||
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| 8/14/25 | 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 ... | 23m 20s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | 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 grow... | 25m 49s | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | 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 adap... | 34m 50s | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | 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 investm... | 11m 54s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | 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 flocki... | 32m 42s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | The DigitalBridge Blueprint: Marc Ganzi on Power, Capital, and the AI Revolution | What does it take to build and manage $100 billion in digital infrastructure? For Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, it starts with long-term thinking, trusted relationships, and a deep understanding of power, scale, and global connectivity. In this episode of Uplink, Marc joins host Michael Reid to talk about the transformation of telecom infrastructure into the high-performance, cloud-connected edge required for AI and next-gen workloads. Marc shares how DigitalBridge went from legacy asse... | 35m 11s | ||||||
| 6/12/25 | From Hospitality to Tech: Matt Simpson's Journey | From cattle ranches to cloud networks, Matt Simpson’s journey into tech is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Uplink, Megaport’s EVP of Business Development and Global Channel shares how a coffee with founder Bevan Slattery led to 11 years of building a global network platform. Matt dives into Megaport’s early scrappy days, the bold expansion into Brazil, and why AI companies now choose data centers based on Megaport’s presence. A story of career pivots, global growth, and the future o... | 17m 44s | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | Sovereignty, Liquid Cooling, and the New Infrastructure Hierarchy with Gavin Dudley | The AI revolution isn't just about algorithms; it's fundamentally reshaping the physical world of data infrastructure. In this episode of Uplink, host Michael Reid is joined by Gavin Dudley, VP of Sales at Macquarie Data Centers, to explore how AI is turning the data center industry upside down. Gavin shares his expert view on why data centers have suddenly become the "rockstars of tech infrastructure." We dive into the practical shifts happening on the ground, from the move away from generic... | 57m 04s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 | Navigating the Future of Data Infrastructure with Jonathan Atkin | AI is driving data infrastructure to a breaking point. In this episode of Uplink, Jonathan Atkin—Managing Director and Global Head of Communications Infrastructure Investment Research at RBC Capital Markets—joins host Michael Reid to break down the shifting landscape of digital infrastructure. They explore how: AI is fueling massive increases in capital expenditureHyperscalers are adapting their strategies to stay competitiveStarlink and satellite connectivity could reshape rural accessPower ... | 32m 46s | ||||||
| 5/16/25 | Navigating the Cloud: Jonathan Staff on Cost, Flexibility, and the Future of Hybrid | Cloud costs are climbing, and optimization isn’t always enough. In this episode, Jonathan Staff, Head of Private Cloud at Macquarie Cloud Services, explores how organizations are managing the growing complexity of cloud services. He shares his perspective on cost management, the role of hybrid cloud in balancing efficiency and flexibility, and the impact of AI on infrastructure planning. We cover topics like egress costs, data management strategies, and customer case studies that show how com... | 31m 22s | ||||||
| 5/1/25 | 🔐 From the Vault: Gui Soubihe, CEO of Latitude.sh, on Cloud AI Infrastructure and GPUaaS | Before Uplink had a name or a theme song, this conversation laid the groundwork for what the podcast would become—real, unfiltered conversations with the people building the digital world. In this special "From the Vault" episode, Megaport CEO Michael Reid talks with Gui Soubihe, CEO and founder of Latitude.sh, about the explosion of AI workloads, the demand for GPU resources, and how Latitude.sh is delivering Bare Metal and GPU as a Service globally. Gui breaks down the intersection of infra... | 40m 50s | ||||||
| 4/17/25 | Colo is not dead. | Forget cloud-only strategies—AI is driving a resurgence in colocation and a rethink of what hybrid infrastructure really means. -- AI has flipped the script on how we think about digital infrastructure. In this episode, we’re joined by TierPoint SVP Don Schuett to explore how the surge in AI demand has fundamentally reshaped the data center industry—impacting everything from hardware design to real estate strategy. We dive into the rise of liquid cooling technologies—from chilled water system... | 24m 25s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | Power & Potential: Brazil's Data Center Revolution | What if the cleanest energy market in the world was also the most cost-effective? Elea CRO Tito Costa joins us to unpack how Brazil’s renewable energy advantage is reshaping the economics of AI-ready infrastructure. -- Brazil's renewable energy matrix is revolutionizing data center operations while attracting global attention. With 90% of the country's power derived from renewable sources (primarily hydroelectric, solar, and wind), Brazil offers a stark contrast to most global markets strugg... | 25m 44s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | Data Center Boom: Navigating the Hottest Industry in the World | How did data centers become one of the hottest industries on the planet? DataBank CEO Raul Martynek joins us to break down the explosive growth of digital infrastructure—and what it really takes to scale in the AI era. -- The data center industry stands at the epicenter of today's technology revolution, experiencing what industry veterans call "the best market ever seen." In this revealing conversation with DataBank's CEO, we dive deep into the forces driving unprecedented growth in digital ... | 23m 06s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | The Future of AI Consumption | What powers the AI revolution? Digital Realty CTO Chris Sharp joins us to explore the evolution of data centers—from invisible infrastructure to the epicenter of next-gen compute. -- How did data centers transform from invisible infrastructure to the epicenter of the AI revolution? In this fascinating conversation with Chris Sharp, Chief Technology Officer at Digital Realty, we explore the remarkable evolution of digital infrastructure over the past two decades. Chris shares his unique pers... | 25m 51s | ||||||
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