AI is transforming the future of network infrastructure, from optical networks and AI factories to autonomous network operations. In this podcast, Suresh Nair, Senior Vice President and Head of Products and Solutions Engineering at Nokia’s Optical Networks division, explores how the rise of AI-driven data centers is reshaping connectivity, the emergence of network-centric AI factories, the shift from training to inference at the edge, and the path toward autonomous networks. He also shares insights into evolving infrastructure needs across hyperscalers, telcos and enterprises, the future of pluggable optics and agentic automation, and why leaders must embrace a beginner’s mind to navigate the rapidly changing AI landscape.
