Comcast Business Unveils Innovation Lab, Collaborating with Global Technology Leaders to Scale Next-Gen Enterprise Solutions
Inaugural programs with Dell Technologies, Digital Realty, and Expedient will fast-track enterprise technology innovation at scale
Comcast Business, one of the fastest growing enterprise technology providers, today announced the launch of the Comcast Business Innovation Lab, a dedicated environment where Comcast Business, its customers, and leading technology partners co-develop, test, and scale enterprise solutions.
The Lab debuts with three inaugural program areas developed in collaboration with Dell Technologies, Digital Realty, and Expedient. The announcement was made at the 2026 Comcast Business Analyst Conference, the company's annual gathering of industry analysts where Comcast Business engages directly with the research community on the forces shaping enterprise technology.
Today's enterprise spans continents, partners, devices, and platforms – running real-time applications, supporting AI-intensive workloads, and operating against a threat environment that never sleeps. The Comcast Business Innovation Lab was built for that reality, building on the company's role as a leading global orchestrator that brings together connectivity, compute, data center infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services into a unified experience designed to reduce complexity and accelerate innovation.
Through the Lab, Comcast Business will work directly with partners and customers to design and test solutions in live environments, with defined milestones for evaluation, refinement, and commercial readiness. This model ensures innovation is transparent and accountable, and aligned to real-world enterprise requirements.
"Enterprise network design has become one of the most consequential technology decisions a company makes," said Bob Victor, Chief Product Officer, Comcast Business. "AI is compressing timelines, multiplying complexity, and raising the stakes for every infrastructure decision. The Comcast Business Innovation Lab is one way we stay ahead of that – in live environments, alongside real partners and customers, with real accountability for results."
Three Programs, Three Enterprise Challenges
The Lab launches with three individual programs, each aligned to a critical layer of the modern enterprise architecture: compute at the edge, data center and hybrid infrastructure, and managed workload environments.
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Dell Technologies – Managed Edge Compute for AI and Real-Time Operations: Working with Dell Technologies, the Lab is bringing managed compute to the far edge – extending Comcast Business's managed services portfolio into on-premises infrastructure. Built on Dell PowerEdge servers and the Dell NativeEdge platform, enterprises can run AI and real-time applications locally – improving responsiveness, increasing resiliency, managing operating cost, and reducing reliance on centralized cloud – without the burden of managing infrastructure at each location.
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Digital Realty – Seamless Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Connectivity: With Digital Realty, the Lab introduces Data Center Fabric Services via ServiceFabric® – the industry's largest open "fabric of fabrics" – enabling secure connections to any provider, anywhere, without complex infrastructure buildouts. Enterprises can connect across hybrid and multi-cloud environments through a single, unified experience that also simplifies procurement, allowing organizations to source space, power, cross-connects, and Comcast Business connectivity in one place. The result is faster deployment, greater scalability, and a more flexible infrastructure architecture.
- Expedient – Managed Infrastructure Services for AI and Mission-Critical Workloads: Through Expedient, the Lab brings integrated managed infrastructure into the Comcast Business experience – giving enterprises a flexible, cost-effective alternative to hyperscale cloud. The program spans three critical capabilities: AI operations at scale through Expedient's Secure AI CTRL services, private cloud as a cost-efficient workload environment, and managed disaster recovery for mission-critical applications.
Together, these programs advance Comcast Business's position as a network orchestrator for the modern enterprise – delivering connectivity, compute, and infrastructure as a unified, managed experience.
What's Next
The Comcast Business Innovation Lab will introduce additional programs on a regular basis, aligned to emerging enterprise priorities and direct customer input. Enterprises and partners interested in participating can contact the team at [email protected].
About Comcast Business
Comcast Business offers leading global businesses the technology solutions and forward-thinking partnership they need. With a full suite of solutions including fast, reliable connectivity, secure networking solutions and advanced cybersecurity and a range of managed service options, Comcast Business is ready to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Comcast Business has been recognized by leading analyst firms for its continued growth, innovation, and leadership, and is committed to partnering with customers to help them drive their businesses forward.
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About Comcast Corporation
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