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Forbes
30-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Enhancing Network Capabilities For Effective AI Integration
As CPO, Sander Barens manages Expereo's service portfolio, driving world-class connectivity solutions for global enterprises. For many global businesses to achieve their aims and objectives over the next 12 months, AI technologies will have to be utilized effectively. According to Expereo's 2025 Enterprise Horizons report, 87% of business leaders have identified new AI technologies as essential support for businesses, especially at a time when wider geopolitical and economic conditions worsen on a global scale. Other research found that nearly 75% of CEOs are rethinking their strategies because of geopolitical instability, while 47% cite economic uncertainty as their top concern. This agreement on current threats facing businesses and how AI can help mitigate these risks is an opportunity for organizations to utilize key AI technologies to achieve their business objectives. However, despite AI's potential, enterprises are facing significant challenges when it comes to their network capabilities to achieve successful AI integration. Without optimal network capabilities, businesses can struggle to achieve business aims due to AI limitations. Almost half of businesses say their networks limit their capability to run large AI projects or datasets. With this in mind, what can businesses do to get the most out of new AI solutions and fulfil their growth ambitions? AI Expectations CIOs across the globe are buoyed by what new AI technologies can provide businesses, both now and in the future, to achieve business aims. AI solutions have the power to automate historically manual processes and significantly overhaul and enhance both the employee and customer experience—if the quality and accessibility of data can support this, that is. Heightened productivity via AI is a vital efficiency driver and potential money saver for any business at a time when they need it most. However, the roadblock facing CIOs is the inadequacy of their networks being capable of supporting future technological initiatives or ready to overcome current external challenges. Economic And Geopolitical Challenges For businesses across the globe, the turbulent economic conditions and geopolitical turmoil in 2025 have heightened the challenge of successful business operations. These challenges are far-reaching and out of any decision maker's control, placing further emphasis on the importance of technologies such as AI to support during these times. Thirty-four percent of global business leaders have been forced to reassess their technology infrastructure because of rising geopolitical risks. As a result, technology leaders are utilizing the latest innovations to help steer them through these challenges. The importance of network capabilities to support the implementation of powerful supportive technologies must always be considered. AI requires a high amount of data across different departments, locations and systems, and this can only be made possible via optimal network capabilities. While some AI applications—such as fraud detection or real-time personalization—depend on low-latency, high-bandwidth infrastructure, others may be less demanding. Organizations should assess the technical requirements of their AI use cases and determine whether their existing networks can support the necessary data throughput, scalability and reliability. Network readiness isn't a one-size-fits-all benchmark, but a strategic enabler that must be evaluated case by case. Optimizing Network Capabilities Network infrastructure is a key element for how well a business can navigate many evolving trends and challenges. Because of this, businesses exploring AI adoption should also assess how their underlying connectivity solutions align with future workload demands. For example, distributed teams, real-time applications and IoT use cases may benefit from solutions like SD-WAN or automated bandwidth allocation. Enterprises looking to reduce latency and bandwidth use might utilize edge computing to help process data closer to the source. This can be especially critical as reducing delays in data transmission is crucial for real-time AI tasks such as predictive maintenance or autonomous operations. The key is to align network modernization efforts with the specific performance, security and latency needs of the AI use cases that matter most to your organization. While global enterprises vary in their levels of AI maturity, many are still in the exploratory phase—carefully balancing investment in core infrastructure with the promise of AI capabilities. To optimize existing connectivity infrastructure, CIOs should start with a comprehensive audit of their current network landscape. This includes mapping out all infrastructure components, evaluating current performance metrics and identifying outdated hardware, underutilized assets or connectivity bottlenecks that may hinder AI-driven workloads. As workloads shift due to AI adoption, it's crucial to understand how these changes impact infrastructure dimensioning, both in terms of scalability and performance. Equally important is aligning this audit with business priorities by involving key departments such as IT, finance and executive leadership. This ensures that technology upgrades are not only technically sound but also financially viable and strategically aligned. To support this, organizations should map their internal resources and skill sets to find the right balance between in-sourcing and out-sourcing, depending on where internal expertise resides and where external partnerships may be more efficient. As technology and IT functions increasingly converge, it's also a good moment to rethink how these teams collaborate. Traditional silos between development, infrastructure and operations need to evolve into integrated workflows that enable agility and innovation. One common challenge in cross-functional initiatives is misaligned incentives or communication gaps. Addressing this requires clearly defined governance structures and shared KPIs that reinforce collective success over departmental interests. Upskilling IT teams, particularly in areas like SD-WAN, SASE and AI infrastructure readiness, ensures they are equipped to support the transformation. Regular cross-functional planning sessions and scenario simulations can help surface blind spots early and keep infrastructure investments aligned with emerging AI demands. AI is prepared, but further development is required. Many of the threat factors facing global businesses right now are external and beyond the control of technology leaders and decision-makers. Despite this, there are proactive steps leaders can take to safeguard operations and provide support through these challenging times. As organizations invest in AI, infrastructure is just one of several pillars that determine success alongside data quality, organizational readiness and change management. While optimizing network infrastructure, leaders should evaluate other foundational gaps that exist today and prioritize improvements based on the value and urgency of their AI initiatives. Aligning technical capability with strategic intent is the most reliable path to long-term AI value. 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Barnama
30-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Expereo Names Julian Skeels As Chief Digital Officer To Drive Global Digital Strategy
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a global managed Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, has appointed Julian Skeels as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO), reinforcing its commitment to accelerate digital innovation and enhance customer experience. In a statement, the company said Skeels brings with him extensive experience from leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and most recently Keystone Education Group, where he led product evolution and digital customer engagement. As CDO, Skeels will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Ben Elms and will oversee Expereo's global digital strategy. 'With Julian's customer-centric approach and broad expertise, I am delighted to welcome him to our executive team. 'His leadership will be vital in accelerating our digital initiatives and delivering next-level experiences to our global client base,' said Elms. Meanwhile, Skeels expressed enthusiasm about joining the company during a period of rapid growth and innovation. He said Expereo's commitment to digital transformation and customer experience is truly inspiring, and he looks forward to supporting its global teams in building innovative, digital-first solutions that bring even more value to customers. Skeels' responsibilities will include advancing the capabilities of expereoOne, the company's proprietary network visibility platform, to deliver a unified digital experience across all customer touchpoints. The appointment highlights Expereo's continued investment in expanding its digital footprint and deepening customer engagement through technology.
Barnama
30-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Expereo Appoints Julian Skeels as Chief Digital Officer to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Business Growth
LONDON, July 30 (Bernama) -- Expereo, the world-leading managed Network as a Service (NaaS) company that connects people, places and things anywhere, today announces the appointment of Julian Skeels as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Julian joins Expereo with a career history from Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and most recently Keystone Education Group, where he has been responsible for driving product evolution and digital customer experience. In the role of Chief Digital Officer, Julian will report directly to CEO Ben Elms and be responsible for driving an accelerated digital strategy and further enhancing expereoOne, Expereo's network visibility platform, to provide a differentiated digital customer experience across all go-to-market channels.
National Post
30-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Expereo appoints Julian Skeels as Chief Digital Officer to accelerate digital transformation and business growth
Article content Skeels joins with more than 20 years' experience in product, technology and management roles, including at Amazon and Microsoft Article content LONDON — Expereo, the world-leading managed Network as a Service (NaaS) company that connects people, places and things anywhere, today announces the appointment of Julian Skeels as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Julian joins Expereo with a career history from Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and most recently Keystone Education Group, where he has been responsible for driving product evolution and digital customer experience. Article content In the role of Chief Digital Officer, Julian will report directly to CEO Ben Elms and be responsible for driving an accelerated digital strategy and further enhancing expereoOne, Expereo's network visibility platform, to provide a differentiated digital customer experience across all go-to-market channels. Article content The appointment underscores Expereo's continued investment in driving customer intimacy and scaling the expereoOne platform. Article content Ben Elms, CEO of Expereo Article content , says: 'With Article content Julian's extensive experience and customer centric focus, I am pleased to welcome him to the Expereo executive team. His guidance, vision and expertise will be instrumental in accelerating growth across our customer base and providing a digital-led experience to all of our customers.' Article content Julian Skeels, Chief Digital Officer at Expereo Article content Joining Expereo at this pivotal stage of its growth journey is an incredibly exciting opportunity. The company's vision for digital innovation and customer experience is unmatched – and one that I'm looking forward to building on in my role. I'm looking forward to supporting our teams across the globe to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our customers' experience more than ever before. Article content ' Article content About Expereo Article content Expereo is a world-leading Managed Network as a Service provider that connects people, places, and things anywhere. Solutions include Global Internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Enhanced Internet. With an extensive global reach, Expereo is the trusted partner of 60% of Fortune 500 companies. It powers enterprise and government sites in more than 190 countries, with the ability to connect to any location worldwide, working with over 2,300 partners to help customers improve productivity and empowering their networks and cloud services with the agility, flexibility, and value of the Internet, with optimal network performance. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Expereo appoints Julian Skeels as Chief Digital Officer to accelerate digital transformation and business growth
Skeels joins with more than 20 years' experience in product, technology and management roles, including at Amazon and Microsoft LONDON, July 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expereo, the world-leading managed Network as a Service (NaaS) company that connects people, places and things anywhere, today announces the appointment of Julian Skeels as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Julian joins Expereo with a career history from Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and most recently Keystone Education Group, where he has been responsible for driving product evolution and digital customer experience. In the role of Chief Digital Officer, Julian will report directly to CEO Ben Elms and be responsible for driving an accelerated digital strategy and further enhancing expereoOne, Expereo's network visibility platform, to provide a differentiated digital customer experience across all go-to-market channels. The appointment underscores Expereo's continued investment in driving customer intimacy and scaling the expereoOne platform. Ben Elms, CEO of Expereo, says: "With Julian's extensive experience and customer centric focus, I am pleased to welcome him to the Expereo executive team. His guidance, vision and expertise will be instrumental in accelerating growth across our customer base and providing a digital-led experience to all of our customers." Julian Skeels, Chief Digital Officer at Expereo, commented: "Joining Expereo at this pivotal stage of its growth journey is an incredibly exciting opportunity. The company's vision for digital innovation and customer experience is unmatched – and one that I'm looking forward to building on in my role. I'm looking forward to supporting our teams across the globe to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our customers' experience more than ever before." About Expereo Expereo is a world-leading Managed Network as a Service provider that connects people, places, and things anywhere. Solutions include Global Internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Enhanced Internet. With an extensive global reach, Expereo is the trusted partner of 60% of Fortune 500 companies. It powers enterprise and government sites in more than 190 countries, with the ability to connect to any location worldwide, working with over 2,300 partners to help customers improve productivity and empowering their networks and cloud services with the agility, flexibility, and value of the Internet, with optimal network performance. Expereo was acquired in Feb 2021, by Vitruvian Partners which acquired a majority shareholding from Seven2. View source version on Contacts PR contact:Scarlett King+44 7534
