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Uplink: AI, Data Center, and Cloud Innovation Podcast

Megaport
Data Centers
Artificial Intelligence
Hybrid Cloud
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Services
Megaport
Cloud Computing
Brazil
Digital Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Liquid Cooling
Telecommunications
Private Cloud
Cost Management
Egress Fees
Data Management
Data Center Industry
GPU As a Service
Networking
Megatelecom

Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we explore cutting edge trends with top industry experts.

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Latest Episodes

Finding a gigawatt gets headlines, but securing a single megawatt can feel nearly impossible.

In this episode of Uplink, Michael Reid sits down with Tony Rossabi, Founder & CEO of OCOLO and one of the industry's most experienced operators, investors... more

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 Up... more

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 si... more

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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 eco... more

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Recent Guests

Brink Sanders
Senior Vice President of Global Networking Sales at Cisco
Cisco
Episode: Edge Ready: Cisco, AI, and the Next Network Wave
David Friend
Co-founder and CEO of Wasabi
Wasabi Technologies
Episode: Breaking the Egress Trap: Redefining Cloud Economics
Martin Bosshardt
CEO at Anapaya, a company that is building SCION technology.
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Episode: Reinventing the Internet: SCION and the Future of Connectivity
Raphael Maunier
Co-founder and COO at OpsMill, internet pioneer in France
OpsMill
Episode: Breaking Barriers: Insights From an Internet Pioneer
Nicolas Duffour
Strategic Development Director at Cloud Temple
Cloud Temple
Episode: Expanding in Europe: Balancing Security, Regulation, and Innovation
Elena Chernykh
Head of Europe Enterprise Sales at CITIC Telecom CPC, with a background in telecommunications and a focus on bridging East-West connectivity.
CITIC Telecom CPC
Episode: Self-Healing Networks and Sovereign AI: The Future of Global Connectivity
Alexis Bertholf
Global Technical Evangelist at Megaport
Megaport
Episode: The Influencer Making Network Engineering Cool Again
Kevin Schlosser
Interconnection Product Manager at NTT
NTT
Episode: Fiber Paths and Failsafes: Why Your Network Design Matters
Carlos Eduardo Sedeh
Leader in the Brazilian telecom market and CEO of Megatelecom
Megatelecom
Episode: Navigating the Growth of Digital Infrastructure in Brazil

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Michael Reid
Host of the series, focused on AI, data centers, and cloud innovation.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Fantastic Listen

    These folks do a great job…if you’re looking for an informative, ACTUALLY interesting tech podcast, look no further.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Vintage Jim
    United Statesa year ago

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Deep dives into architecture and security make complex topics accessible.
High-quality technical discussions and credible industry perspectives.
Guests often bring practical growth and scaling insights for enterprise tech.
Experts with real-world operator and vendor experience.
Strong emphasis on AI integration and data-center design.

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Storage For The AI Tidal Wave
Q: How do you describe the evolution from storage to an operating system for the AI era?
We started with a storage system for unstructured data and evolved into a full software stack—the data engine—that orchestrates compute across GPUs and CPUs, enabling training, inference, and applications in a unified platform.
Storage For The AI Tidal Wave
Q: What was the crazy idea you had back then that seems prescient now?
The idea was that AI would require extremely fast access to massive data across a broad landscape, so we should build a system that could deliver that capability at scale, even if the probability of success seemed low at the time.
Navigating the Growth of Digital Infrastructure in Brazil
Q: What are some challenges facing the telecom industry in Brazil?
Carlos mentions the high cost of capital, the fragmented market with many small companies, and the need for consolidation to survive in the competitive landscape.
Navigating the Growth of Digital Infrastructure in Brazil
Q: What was it like when you started at Megatelecom?
Carlos discusses starting as a provider of fiber connections, developing the B2B market, and the evolution of the company into focusing on providing customized IT and cloud services to business clients.

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This program focuses on the evolving landscape of connectivity, cloud, and AI infrastructure, featuring interviews with operators, architects, and executives who build and scale networked systems. Episodes frequently cover data centers, interconnection, cloud strategies, AI workloads, and cybersecurity, with a notable emphasis on governance, regulatory considerations, and regional infrastructure (Europe, Latin America, Brazil, and Asia-Pacific). A few standout themes include sovereign/cloud security, AI-enabled networks, and the practical challenges of designing resilient, scalable architectures for critical services. The format often blends founder stories, company-scale narratives, and technical deep-dives, offering listeners actionable t... more

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