Episode 39: Closing the Digital Divide
Ciena Network Insights - A podcast by Ciena Networks
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The digital divide is a global concern that has continued to grow with the increased reliance on the network and digital connectivity due to COVID-19. With billions of people around the world lacking connectivity, what can we do to close the gap? In this episode, Ciena's Chief Technology Officer, Steve Alexander, is joined by award-winning Human Potential Expert and Futurist, Shivvy Jervis, to discuss the implications and challenges that the digital divide has created for human growth and potential.