In this extended video in the AI for Networking series, Ram Ramanathan, VP Product Management – AI, Automation & Cloud, at Ribbon Communications, explores how AI is transforming telecom and enterprise networks. AI is unlocking a new era of intelligent, secure, and ultra-responsive networks—giving carriers and enterprises the foundation to survive the rapid changes occurring around us.
With over three decades of industry experience, Ram reflects on the evolution of networking—from Frame Relay and MPLS to today’s cloud-native and AI-driven architectures. He discusses Ribbon’s innovation in real-time communications, security, and network automation, and highlights how AI is reshaping performance, reliability, and customer experiences.
*What you’ll learn:*
– The evolution of telecom networking and Ribbon’s role
– How AI is changing real-time communications and security
– New opportunities in cloud-native, ultra-low latency networks
– Ribbon’s product strategy for service providers and enterprises
*Chapters:*
0:00 – Introduction & career background
1:00 – Evolution of telecom networking (Frame Relay → AI era)
3:30 – Ribbon’s role in cloud-native communications
5:45 – Applying AI to real-time communications and security
8:20 – Future outlook: ultra-low latency & automation
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