Partnering for the AI era: building modern enterprise networks together - GDS Group

Partnering for the AI era: building modern enterprise networks together

ROUNDTABLE
13 March 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EST
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Is your network infrastructure future-ready for AI’s data and security demands?

AI and data-driven innovation are reshaping how enterprises operate. Yet many organizations are still held back by outdated or fragmented infrastructures, creating inefficiencies, risk and barriers to their ability to scale when it comes to AI adoption. But, to what extent is your network infrastructure limiting your ability to scale AI workloads and drive innovation? What is holding you back from realizing your AI ambitions? And what can you learn from how best-in-class organizations are setting up for success?

Understanding how the right infrastructure strategy can strengthen security, simplify multi-cloud ecosystems, and support your real-time data needs is key to success in the age of AI.

Join this Meet the Boss roundtable, in partnership with Lumen, to explore how robust, scalable networks can open the door to new opportunities and position enterprises to thrive in the AI era.

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Event host

Terry Barbounis

Director, Product Strategy | Product Segments – Large Enterprise & Hyperscalers

About Lumen Technologies

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data, and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Everything we do at Lumen takes advantage of our network strength. From metro connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud, security, and managed service capabilities, we meet our customers' needs today and as they build for tomorrow.

Discussion Topics

The extent legacy systems limiting your agility and innovation

How bandwidth and latency impact your ability to scale AI workloads

Balancing scalability, security and performance in your network

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Closed door, tailored conversations to benchmark, share and get better equipped to solve complex transformation projects.

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Collaborate and network to gain expertise and experience on how to best act and succeed

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In-depth face time with the world’s leading tech companies pushing the boundaries to solve your challenges

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