Explore the future of digital infrastructure in this 19-minute conference talk from Red Hat Summit 2017. Discover how network function virtualization (NFV) at massive scale is shaping modern communication and our technological future. Delve into the guiding principles of telecom innovation, including simplification, automation, datacentric approaches, and learning from existing systems. Gain insights from Jason Hoffman, vice president and head of product area cloud infrastructure at Ericsson, as he discusses the transition from hardware to software-defined infrastructure, physical automation, and the importance of datacentric design. Examine the parallels between human biology and computer science, and understand how neural networks are influencing compute space. Gain valuable knowledge about the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure and its impact on future technological advancements.