What’s holding businesses back from scaling in a digital-first world? Increasingly, the answer comes down to something many organizations overlook: their network.
Karen Leos, Vice President of Global Sales at Tellabs, joins The Business Roundup with Melissa Bill to unpack why connectivity has become a defining factor in business growth—and what companies risk when they fail to keep up.
In the episode, “Why Connectivity Is the Backbone of Business Growth,” Karen dives into a topic that’s becoming impossible for organizations to ignore: the true impact of network infrastructure on business performance. As companies race to keep up with digital transformation, connectivity is no longer operating behind the scenes—it’s shaping what’s possible.
From the hidden risks of outdated systems to the growing pressure on networks to support modern applications and distributed teams, the discussion surfaces challenges many organizations are facing right now—but may not fully recognize.
Karen also shares perspective on what forward-thinking businesses are doing differently, and why the decisions being made today around connectivity will have long-term implications for growth, scalability, and competitiveness.
Whether you’re leading strategy, managing IT, or simply trying to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape, this episode offers insights that could change how you think about your network.
The bottom line: organizations that treat connectivity as an afterthought risk falling behind—while those that get it right are setting themselves up for what’s next.
Don’t miss the full conversation to hear Karen’s take on where the industry is headed and what it means for your business.