Artificial intelligence is redefining what business continuity means. In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Joel Mulkey, Founder and Board Member at Bigleaf Networks, explores how resilient and adaptive network solutions enable organizations to operate without interruption—even as AI makes every connection mission-critical. He explains why tunnel-based architectures, intelligent monitoring, and behavior-driven prioritization now form the backbone of modern performance, reliability, and customer experience.
Traditional failover systems often break down under real-world conditions. Bigleaf’s cloud-native design uses intelligent tunnels between customer sites and cloud gateways to detect circuit issues and reroute traffic instantly. Each path is monitored ten times per second, ensuring that users never notice a switch. The result is a self-healing network that sustains calls, video, and SaaS sessions—even when a primary circuit fails.
“If intelligence has moved a little bit out of our brains into this AI system, we’re more reliant on that. We can get less work done when that connectivity’s down. Therefore, you need something managing that connectivity, ensuring the uptime you require, like Bigleaf.” – Joel Mulkey
Mulkey challenges the long-held assumption that wireless is a secondary option. With continuous monitoring and adaptive routing, wireless connections can now match fiber in performance. By blending 5G and low-earth-orbit satellite links, organizations gain new flexibility in regions where fiber isn’t feasible—without sacrificing reliability.
Every second of downtime costs more when operations depend on AI. Training runs, inference models, and cloud tools require persistent sessions and predictable latency. Adaptive networks that reroute traffic automatically are no longer optional—they’re essential safeguards for productivity, security, and customer trust.
AI is only as strong as the network behind it. In this conversation, Joel Mulkey reminds business and IT leaders that resilient connectivity is no longer a technical luxury—it’s a strategic necessity. Adaptive monitoring, intelligent prioritization, and seamless failover keep productivity, collaboration, and customer experiences intact when conditions change. Watch or read the full episode to explore how Bigleaf Networks is redefining uptime in an AI-driven world.
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