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Lumen and AWS Partner to Unlock the Power of Generative AI Through Enhanced Network Operations and Delivery
October 30 2024 - 8:34AM
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Lumen's next-generation fiber network will support AWS infrastructure across the U.S. amid expansion of AI-driven services
AWS generative AI technologies will transform and streamline Lumen's operations, paving the way for autonomous and dynamic networking capabilities
DENVER and SEATTLE, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced an agreement to strengthen data center connectivity and optimize network delivery of cloud technologies for hundreds of millions of customers across the United States. Lumen will use AWS technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and security, to modernize its applications and systems, and drive innovation in its portfolio of communications, network services, security, and voice products. In addition, Lumen will provide fiber connectivity to AWS data centers, helping enterprise customers build and deliver highly scalable AI applications across AWS Regions and AWS Local Zones.
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09:50 AM EDT, 10/30/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Lumen Technologies (LUMN) and Amazon's (AMZN) Amazon Web Services, AWS, said Wednesday they are teaming up to expand Artificial Intelligence-focused network services in the US.
The companies said Lumen's fiber network will connect AWS Regions and Local Zones, supporting secure, high-bandwidth connections for AI model training and product deployment.
Lumen also plans to shift its IT platforms to AWS to use its AI, machine learning, and security capabilities to improve performance and reduce costs, they added.
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Lumen's next-generation fiber network will support AWS infrastructure across the U.S. amid expansion of AI-driven services
AWS generative AI technologies will transform and streamline Lumen's operations, paving the way for autonomous and dynamic networking capabilities
DENVER and SEATTLE, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced an agreement to strengthen data center connectivity and optimize network delivery of cloud technologies for hundreds of millions of customers across the United States. Lumen will use AWS technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and security, to modernize its applications and systems, and drive innovation in its portfolio of communications, network services, security, and voice products. In addition, Lumen will provide fiber connectivity to AWS data centers, helping enterprise customers build and deliver highly scalable AI applications across AWS Regions and AWS Local Zones.
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Former Microsoft CMO Joins Lumen's Board of Directors
DENVER, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the appointment of Chris Capossela to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Capossela is a recognized authority in the technology industry and spent over 30 years of his career at Microsoft in a variety of roles. For the last ten years, he served as Microsoft's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. In that role, he led worldwide marketing across both the consumer and commercial businesses, overseeing everything from product marketing and business planning to digital direct sales and retail partner sales for all Microsoft products.
"As Lumen establishes itself with enterprises as the trusted network for AI, Chris' experience and insights will be invaluable," said Kate Johnson, Lumen's president and CEO. "He has a deep understanding of what customers need as they compete in the digital economy, how they think, and how to reach them. His input will help shape our brand and how we go to market."
"Lumen is in an advantageous position in the industry," said Capossela. "Nearly every large business is thinking about how AI can drive its strategies and whether they have the infrastructure to support AI. As they consider their networking needs, Lumen is becoming top of mind as a company to bet on."
Capossela graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in economics. He currently serves as a member of corporate and non-profit boards.
The appointment brings the company's board count from 11 to 12.
A full breakdown of the company's board of directors is available online.
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Lumen and Meta Partner to Drive AI Network Expansion
Lumen's Private Connectivity Fabric? enables long-term network capacity for Meta's AI
DENVER, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Meta are partnering to significantly increase Meta's network capacity and help drive its bold AI ambitions. The expanded network will provide dedicated interconnection for Meta's industry-leading infrastructure, strengthening and increasing the company's ability to lead in AI development. This increase in capability is another differentiator that will fuel Meta's vision to advance AI for a more connected world.
"We're enabling one of the biggest expansions of network capacity in our lifetime," said Ashley Haynes-Gaspar, Lumen's EVP and chief revenue officer. "We've transformed our company to meet this demand. As Meta's customers use more AI services across its platforms, we're helping provide Meta with a seamless, effortless, and flexible network that will meet its growing needs."
With the growing interest in AI, preparing for the future means investing in a reliable network. The Lumen partnership provides Meta with increased flexibility through secure on-demand bandwidth to support its complex computing needs and serve billions of people every day.
"Our AI tools are performing increasingly more complex tasks including enabling conversations in a variety of languages and translating text to images in real time, while helping people interact with the world around them in new, immersive ways. We are excited to work with Lumen to use this advanced network to provide scale and reliability for seamless experiences," said Alex-Handrah Aimé, director of Meta's Network Investments.
The Private Connectivity Fabric? provided by Lumen is an offering uniquely positioned to deliver network capacity for an AI-ready world. The initiative includes dedicated access to existing fiber routes and new routes between data centers.
About Lumen Technologies??Lumen is unleashing the world's digital potential. We ignite business growth by connecting people, data, and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. As the trusted network for AI, Lumen uses the scale of our network to help companies realize AI's full potential. From metro connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud, security, managed service, and digital platform capabilities, we meet our customers' needs today and as they build for tomorrow. For news and insights visit news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, X: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies, and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.
About Meta??Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.