In this insightful discussion, Dave Hessong, Global Data Center Development Marketing Manager for Corning, dives into the evolution of data center connectivity shaped by AI. He highlights the pivotal shift from north-south to east-west traffic systems, emphasizing the critical need for high-speed 800G cabling to enhance performance. Hessong tackles the importance of reducing latency, the role of advanced fiber optic technologies, and how these innovations are vital for future-proofing data centers. This conversation reveals the transformative impact of AI on networking.