Presented by Lumen Technologies and Akela Group 

Supply Chain Risk in the Age of AI: On‑demand Q&A 

60‑minute discussion with a five‑minute bonus rapid‑fire session

Presented by Lumen Technologies and Akela Group 

Supply Chain Risk in the Age of AI: On‑demand Q&A 

60‑minute discussion with a five‑minute bonus rapid‑fire session


About the Webinar:


As AI adoption grows, some organisations may find it harder to turn supply chain risk intent into execution. Embedded AI, fourth‑party vendors and NeoCloud providers can introduce dependencies that are difficult for organisations to see, making visibility, governance and incident readiness harder to maintain. 


For APRA‑regulated entities, these issues may also relate to CPS 230 operational‑resilience obligations, including requirements to manage service‑provider risks and maintain critical operations through disruptions.

 
In this on‑demand Q&A, E‑Yang Tang, Principal Enterprise Architect at Lumen Technologies; Brad Watson, CEO of Akela Group; and John Hines, Senior Director, Enterprise APAC at Lumen Technologies, answer practical questions from technology and cybersecurity leaders on how AI is reshaping supply chain risk.

 
Unlike a standard presentation, the live session was shaped by anonymous attendee questions. The panel explores practical supply chain challenges, including agentic AI, hidden fourth parties, vendor accountability, visibility and incident response.



Discussion Topics


  • Visibility and governance gaps: How embedded and agentic AI can introduce new supply chain dependencies.

  • AI infrastructure and NeoCloud risk: Cyber security considerations across AI data centres, specialist cloud providers and supplier ecosystems.

  • Hidden fourth‑party risk: Managing undeclared or unknown vendors beyond direct third‑party relationships.

  • Embedded AI accountability: Understanding embedded AI as a supply chain risk and considering responsibility when AI‑related mistakes occur.

  • Incident readiness: Improving vendor visibility, defining roles and testing third‑party response plans.



Also included: a five‑minute rapid‑fire Q&A


The session also covers a rapid‑fire Q&A on compliance considerations across CPS 230, NIS2, DORA and the European Cyber Resilience Act, open‑source software security and potential financial impacts of critical supplier failures


About the Webinar:


As AI adoption grows, some organisations may find it harder to turn supply chain risk intent into execution. Embedded AI, fourth‑party vendors and NeoCloud providers can introduce dependencies that are difficult for organisations to see, making visibility, governance and incident readiness harder to maintain. 


For APRA‑regulated entities, these issues may also relate to CPS 230 operational‑resilience obligations, including requirements to manage service‑provider risks and maintain critical operations through disruptions.

 
In this on‑demand Q&A, E‑Yang Tang, Principal Enterprise Architect at Lumen Technologies; Brad Watson, CEO of Akela Group; and John Hines, Senior Director, Enterprise APAC at Lumen Technologies, answer practical questions from technology and cybersecurity leaders on how AI is reshaping supply chain risk.

 
Unlike a standard presentation, the live session was shaped by anonymous attendee questions. The panel explores practical supply chain challenges, including agentic AI, hidden fourth parties, vendor accountability, visibility and incident response.



Discussion Topics


  • Visibility and governance gaps: How embedded and agentic AI can introduce new supply chain dependencies.

  • AI infrastructure and NeoCloud risk: Cyber security considerations across AI data centres, specialist cloud providers and supplier ecosystems.

  • Hidden fourth‑party risk: Managing undeclared or unknown vendors beyond direct third‑party relationships.

  • Embedded AI accountability: Understanding embedded AI as a supply chain risk and considering responsibility when AI‑related mistakes occur.

  • Incident readiness: Improving vendor visibility, defining roles and testing third‑party response plans.



Also included: a five‑minute rapid‑fire Q&A


The session also covers a rapid‑fire Q&A on compliance considerations across CPS 230, NIS2, DORA and the European Cyber Resilience Act, open‑source software security and potential financial impacts of critical supplier failures

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Disclaimer: This webinar was recorded. Views expressed by external speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lumen Technologies. The session is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, regulatory, financial or technical advice. Third‑party names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and references do not imply endorsement, partnership or affiliation.  


Services not available everywhere. Business customers only. Lumen may change, cancel or substitute products and services, or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice.


© 2026 Lumen Technologies. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer: This webinar was recorded. Views expressed by external speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lumen Technologies. The session is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, regulatory, financial or technical advice. Third‑party names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and references do not imply endorsement, partnership or affiliation.  


Services not available everywhere. Business customers only. Lumen may change, cancel or substitute products and services, or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice.


© 2026 Lumen Technologies. All rights reserved.