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EP31: Cloud trends, cross connects, control of data, market consolidation, supply chain challenges

In this episode, our guest is Neal Elinski, General Manager of Software Engineering at Cologix, a leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Mattias Fridström and Neal talk about trends and challenges in the cloud services market, real or virtual cross connects and how much needs to be pre-built to be fast, edge computing and keeping control of your data, consolidation of the data center market, and supply chain issues in the industry.

Mattias Fridström
Mattias Fridström
There’s a certain kind of person who gets a little bit too excited about networks. Mattias is that guy. If he had a tattoo, it would be of a network. Mattias holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wollongong, Australia. He joined Telia in 1996 and has worked in a number of senior roles at Telia Carrier (now Arelion), most recently as CTO. Since July 2016 he has been Arelion's Chief Evangelist. Mattias’ passion isn’t limited to networks: He has played golf professionally and competed on a high level in both football and floor hockey.
Neal Elinski
Neal Elinski
General Manager of Software Engineering at Cologix

Neal Elinski is an IT industry veteran at Cologix, North America’s leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. His Software Engineering teams design, build, and support all custom code and automation for the business. One premier project, the Cologix Access Marketplace, helps customers provision local and long-haul network services and cloud circuits in seconds.

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Before Cologix, Neal managed global cloud platforms for OVH and VMware, and he collected tech industry jobs like they were merit badges. He's been lucky to work in Product Management, Technical Marketing, Cloud Consulting, Incident Management, Pen Testing, Forensic Analysis, and Disaster Recovery Engineering, among other roles.

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