WEBINAR

AI’s Impacts on the Cabling Industry

This webinar will take a global look at AI networks and the changes they are forcing. It then focuses specifically on cabling infrastructure, cable-support systems, and cable management—detailing the characteristics and capabilities that enable this physical-layer infrastructure to support an AI network.
July 31, 2025
5:00 PM UTC

July 31, 2025

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT

Duration: 1 hour

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Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) is promising to change the way we work, play, and live. Behind the scenes of this cultural phenomenon, the computing capability that makes AI possible is monumentally changing the design and construction of networks. As some of the world’s largest data center operators prepare to build AI capabilities, they are taking new approaches to everything from electricity supply, to cooling technologies, as well as physical-layer infrastructure and its support systems. This webinar will take a global look at AI networks and the changes they are forcing. It then focuses specifically on cabling infrastructure, cable-support systems, and cable management—detailing the characteristics and capabilities that enable this physical-layer infrastructure to support an AI network.

Speaker

Josh Seawell

Director of Product Management

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave

With over 20 years of industry experience, Josh Seawell oversees the continued product development and distribution of Sumitomo’s broad portfolio of optical fiber and connectivity solutions for North America and the CALA regions. Meeting the needs of the customer through the continuous innovation of new and better solutions, Josh has led the launch and success of many Sumitomo Electric Industry preferred solutions including the Quantum series fusion splicers and Lynx2 CustomFit® Splice-On Connectors.

Moderator

Patrick McLaughlin

Editor in Chief

Cabling Installation & Maintenance

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