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SDWAN was supposed to fix this , but since SDWAN overlays the vast digital wilderness of the public Internet , it requires the enterprise to set-up tunnels for every connection . In today ’ s complex , massive business networks , this has killed SDWAN ’ s agility .
We ’ re seeing a rethinking of the middle-mile happening as we speak . We ’ ve even seen something previously unthinkable – delivering the middle-mile As-a-Service .
What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in North America ?
As Chief Business Officer , what are your key initiatives at Graphiant ?
Grow , grow , grow . We have a great value proposition . We have to get it out in the market as quickly as possible so we can get to scale .
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
The middle mile is failing and needs replacement . In the past five years we ’ ve seen the modern business network change dramatically . Enterprises now have to make tens of thousands of connects – to enterprise resources , edge networks , multiple clouds , partners and customers .
One of the primary challenges is talent acquisition and retention . With the rapid pace of technological advancement , there ’ s a high demand for skilled professionals who are knowledgeable about the latest technologies . However , finding such individuals can be difficult due to the competitive nature of the tech industry and the global shortage of tech talent . Even when you find the right people , retaining them can also pose a challenge due to the high turnover rates in the tech sector .
You can never have enough smart , enthusiastic people focused on customer success . For me , great people can overcome any barriers . Finding , developing and retaining talent can be challenging .
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain a senior management position in your industry ?
They need a middle-mile as robust as MPLS has always been ( fast , secure , reliable ), but far more agile ( provision new connections in minutes , not weeks or months .
Play the long game . Do what is right for the customer , employees , and shareholders . If you play the game correctly and follow the path of a servant leader , you will do well . p
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