At ITW 2026, Capacity TV speaks with Michael Wheeler, EVP of the Global IP Network division at NTT DATA, about the realities of running one of the world’s largest internet backbones.

He shares what gives NTT DATA an edge in global connectivity, the operational and regulatory challenges of managing infrastructure at scale, and why resilience must be built proactively into modern networks. Wheeler also explores the growing importance of industry collaboration in tackling cyber threats, the continued rise in internet traffic, and how AI is beginning to reshape network operations, planning, and the future of global internet infrastructure.