The Bridgecast with Scott Kinka · 2026-05-05 · 33 min
In this live episode of The Bridgecast, recorded at the Lumen Lounge during the Channel Partners Conference, host Scott Kinka welcomes Danny Benedetti, Vice President of Partner Solutions, and Jim Ortbals, Senior Vice President of Global Partner Solutions at Lumen. Together, they dive into the evolution of one of the industry's most significant players - from the legacy of CenturyLink and Level 3 to becoming a purpose-built infrastructure provider for the AI era. The discussion moves beyond traditional connectivity to explore how organizations can "cloudify" their networks to scale bandwidth on demand. With Jim joining the conversation on his first day in the role, the episode offers a unique look at leadership during rapid change and the strategic importance of building a "digital workforce" through AI agents. Whether you are managing complex M&A integrations or preparing your infrastructure for agentic AI, this episode provides a roadmap for translating technology into business outcomes.
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