Webinar

Rethinking data center switching solutions

Summary

Rethinking data center switching solutions
Data center switching has been around for over three decades, but today’s requirements are very different from when we initially started building data centers. Yet in terms of vendor solutions in this space, we haven’t seen much change, particularly with the Network Operating Systems (NOS) that run on the switches, and the management and automation systems that are critical for enhanced data center operations.

During this webinar we will delve into the market trends driving data center switching, as well as the evaluation criteria and technology innovations which will drive data centers into and beyond the cloud and AI eras.
 

Topics covered

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Market trends

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Nokia's approach to data center switching

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GigaOm Data Center Switching Radar

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Network operations and automation

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AI and its impact on data center switching

 

Speakers

Whit Walters

Field CTO
GigaOm

 

A pioneering technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving enterprise innovation. As Field CTO at GigaOm, he brings deep expertise in data platforms, cloud architecture, and AI/ML solutions. A multiple-time CTO, Whit is a frequent speaker on artificial intelligence and technology strategy, helping organizations navigate digital transformation.

Bruce Wallis

Senior Director, PLM
Nokia

 

Bruce Wallis leads SR Linux and Event Driven Automation product management within Network Infrastructure division. Originally from New Zealand, now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he cut his networking teeth on supporting Internet Service Providers in New Zealand and in the wider APAC region. Before taking the leap into product management, his role within the NI Consulting and Solutions Engineering team supporting PoC and demos on yet-unreleased NI products allowed him to build an extensive skill set in virtualization, all things Linux, and general system and solution design. Starting in the industry in 2008 at the age of 17, he now has 16 years’ experience across a wide array of roles.

 

Moderator

Anthony Peres

Head of Data Center Marketing
Nokia

 

Anthony Peres is Marketing Director at Nokia and with over 25 years of experience in the IT/Telecommunications industry, in IP networking, including IP/MPLS Network Design & Consulting, Product Management, Business Development, Solution Consulting and Product Marketing during his tenures at Wipro India and Nokia Canada. Anthony currently focuses on marketing Nokia’s data center solutions, featuring industry leading hardware and software products, powered by best-in-class silicon, Network Operating Systems and state of the art network management and automation platforms.

 
 

Overview

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Date: 2025-04-22

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Time: 11:00AM ET

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Duration: 45-60 minutes

 

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