Bits, Bytes & Beyond: Routing the road to 2026 | Ep.6

Everyone talks about how enterprise connectivity has progressed, but it’s the network beneath it that makes this possible. With AI and other emerging technologies driving new demands, 2025 has accelerated network evolution, shaping a transformative 2026 ahead.

In episode 6 of Bits, Bytes & Beyond, host Trent Blakely sits down with PCCW Global’s Chief Technology Officer, Paul Gampe, where they dive into three major trends set to reshape the global connectivity landscape: how Network as a Service (NaaS) is taking centre stage, the shift toward true transmission on-demand and the evolution of the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Together, they explore:

• Why NaaS is shifting from a good idea to a must-have, and where bodies like GSMA, CAMARA, Mplify and TM Forum are helping the ecosystem mature by providing clear standards and integrated connectivity solutions.
• How transmission on-demand is emerging as a game-changer, blending subsea partnerships with automation to deliver rapid, deterministic connectivity for data intensive workloads.
• Why AI is pushing the WAN back into focus, as multi-model, distributed workflows now require the same level of performance, scale and resilience traditionally associated with the LAN.
• How MCP is evolving into a critical bridge between context and action, reducing friction for agent-driven automation and accelerating API adoption.

This episode explores the technologies steering the networking world we expect to see in 2026, and what this means for providers, enterprises and the future of global connectivity.

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