The conversation
Michael Peres with Karen Leos, Vice President of Global Sales and Professional Services at Tellabs, about why network infrastructure deserves a bigger place in conversations around sustainability, cost, and long-term building strategy. With more than 20 years at Tellabs and a career spanning IT, global support, technical services, and customer success, Karen brings a practical, customer-first perspective to how organizations can rethink connectivity from the ground up.
In this episode, you’ll learn
- What Optical LAN is and how it differs from traditional copper-based enterprise networks
- Why network infrastructure is often overlooked in “green building” conversations
- The sustainability and operational advantages Optical LAN can offer in large environments like airports, hotels, campuses, and government facilities
- How Optical LAN can lower total cost of ownership beyond just the environmental benefits
- What CIOs and facilities leaders should consider when planning long-term infrastructure for new builds
Meet the guests
Karen Leos is a seasoned technology and services leader with over 20 years at Tellabs, where she currently serves as Vice President of Global Sales and Professional Services.
