Michael Bacus

“We realized that internet architecture is not where it needs to be for an AI economy.” Lumen CTO Dave Ward couldn’t have said it better. Service providers need to rethink how they architect their networks for transporting huge AI workloads. With an AI-ready architecture, they can monetize AI networking while reducing costs, power consumption, and latency. https://lnkd.in/ggCnUtKX

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Partner-delivered AI services will hit $267 billion by 2030. The partners who move now will capture an outsized share. Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA gives partners a validated platform with security and observability engineered in. You layer your services and customer relationships on top. New Cisco 360 specializations and the AI Infrastructure Specialist Certification unlock higher profitability. Check out my blog, and let's go build this.

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Bulk internet agreements in MDUs can look great on paper, but when support calls start eating your margins, the numbers tell a different story. Plan for service at scale, not just install day. The smartest providers design for Year 3, not Day 1.

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Cloud modernization is a must for mid-market, suggest findings from Telarus in its annual IT trends report released last week at its partner summit in Anaheim. Nearly a two-thirds of mid-market firms (51-500 emp) cited #cloud modernization when asked in which technology areas they needed the most external support based on current staffing and expertise. That compared to about a quarter of enterprise respondents that said the same.

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Analytics in 2025 should accelerate decisions—not create more confusion. Take a look at this article to find out what Global Tech Buyers really want.

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For the engineers who refuse to walk away until the answer is undeniable. Another capture. Another decode. Because the entire business counts on their precision. See how real-world traffic behaves when everything is under strain and uncover issues with full confidence, not guesswork. Watch these videos as a NETSCOUT expert maps the route straight to the root cause. https://bit.ly/3Ndq10w

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Another day, another sales pitch?" The Real Cost of Vendor Fatigue in Telecom If you're an IT leader or telecom decision-maker, chances are your inbox is flooded daily with: “Quick 15-minute meeting?” “We can cut your costs in half!” “Just following up…” (for the 4th time this week) This sales noise isn't just annoying — it's draining valuable time and trust. The reality? Vendor fatigue is real, and it's reshaping how decision-makers view outreach. When every rep sounds the same, true value gets buried under the barrage. And clients start shutting doors before they’re even opened. So what’s the answer? Be a partner, not a pitch Focus on solving real pain points, not pushing features Earn conversations by leading with insights, not cold emails At Thomson Technologies, we hear it all the time: "You’re the first team that didn’t make me feel like just another target." The goal isn’t more meetings. It’s better relationships. How are you navigating vendor fatigue in 2025? Are you seeing smarter selling — or just more noise? #Telecom, #MSP, #ManagedServices, #Connectivity, #UnifiedCommunications, #NetworkSecurity #Innovation, #Technology, #CloudComputing, #5G, #IoT, #CyberSecurity, #AI, #EdgeComputing

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Scaling services in hybrid environments isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s a delivery model problem. Many partner organizations still rely on:  • Custom engineering for each client  • Manual effort across on-prem and cloud  • Siloed teams managing fragmented workflows  • Multiple different tools and processes That works in small batches.  But at scale, it breaks. The partner models that succeed in hybrid environments share key traits:  ✅ Standardized automation across cloud and on-prem  ✅ Reusable service templates that reduce rework  ✅ Integrated governance — not bolted on  ✅ Delivery workflows that span network, security, and cloud domains  ✅ Multi-tenant ready platforms to support multiple clients without duplicating effort This isn’t just about automating infrastructure.  It’s about transforming how services are packaged, delivered, and evolved over time. In hybrid environments, the winning partner model isn’t the one with the best scripts —  It’s the one that turns delivery into a repeatable, scalable engine.

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Prometheus Hyperscale is building data centers with purpose. With the support of Lumen Technologies , they’ve enhanced their infrastructure, strengthened security, and enabled lightning-fast connectivity. ⚡  Learn how Lumen can help support the foundation for your company’s future: https://lnkd.in/eBYqiF_a #SolvedWithLumen 

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From startups to enterprise-scale builders, the AI House community is shaping the next wave of breakthroughs in the Pacific Northwest. Their teams rely on fast, scalable, secure connectivity to train models, host live events, and support AI‑driven workloads. That’s where Lumen Technologies comes in.   With ultra‑low latency, on‑demand bandwidth, and security built in, Lumen is helping AI House and Seattle’s growing AI ecosystem push past traditional limits and build what’s next.⚡   📖 Read the full story to see how this partnership is unlocking new possibilities for innovators across the region: https://bit.ly/4jP7y6h   #PartnerProgram #SolvedWithLumen #TrustedNetwork

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