The future of the Internet – technology mega trends

The keynote, done by John Harrington, EVP Network Infrastructure at Nokia, explores the main technological trends derived from the use of AI on the Internet infrastructure.

John Harrington from Nokia explains how AI, cloud, automation, and advanced connectivity are reshaping the future of the Internet. The talk highlights the shift from centralized AI training to edge inferencing, the growing demand for scalable and secure networks, and the role of optical networking, data centers, and submarine cables in supporting global AI traffic.

Key topics include intelligent networks that sense, think, and act, AI factories, network automation, quantum-safe security, and the need for collaboration between telecom operators, hyperscalers, cloud providers, and infrastructure vendors.

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John Harrington

EVP Network Infrastructure at Nokia

John is a telecommunications sales executive with over 20 years of international experience in supporting customers across the Americas, Asia and Europe. Today, John leads Network Infrastructure sales for Nokia across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Selling the complete Network Infrastructure portfolio of IP routing, Optical networking, Fixed broadband connectivity and our data centre & cloud solutions.

Category Micro Learning Tags Atlantic Convergence, Beginner, Business, English, Technical

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