In this episode of Telemetry News Now, Phil Gervasi and Justin Ryburn cover news from SolarWinds about a critical vulnerability, Nvidia’s record-breaking market cap driven by AI, Alkira’s new Zero Trust Networking service, Amazon’s investment in nuclear energy, Starlink’s gigabit satellite plans, and the launch of Anthropic’s advanced AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet.

Explore how large language models (LLMs) like GPT and Llama are reshaping network operations. Ryan Booth joins Telemetry Now to discuss the practical applications of LLMs, from querying complex telemetry data to facilitating advanced analysis. Learn about current use cases—including natural language querying and automated workflows—and emerging trends like agentic AI for network automation. We also discuss challenges such as hallucinations and real-time data handling and offer some advice for integrating LLMs into your network operations today.

In this news episode, Phil and Justin discuss some of the latest tech headlines including Intelsat and SoftBank’s ambitious plan to deliver combined satellite and 5G connectivity for remote areas, Aryaka’s latest updates to its SASE platform, and Arista Networks’ CloudVision platform that aims to simplify hybrid network management. They also chat about OpenAI’s new model, “GPT-o1,” and explore a proposal to transform undersea cables into climate and seismic monitoring tools. Legal battles round out our headlines, with TikTok facing lawsuits over its impact on youth, and the DOJ’s push for antitrust sanctions against Google.

Unexpectedly high cloud bills are a common challenge in the tech industry. Host Phil Gervasi sits down with cloud experts Carl Fugate and Tejay Cardon to discuss the factors driving cloud costs—especially on the network side. They explore how inefficiencies, misconfigurations, and architectural decisions can lead to unnecessary expenses. They cover strategies for optimizing your cloud network environment, understanding traffic flows, and balancing performance with budget constraints. Tune in to learn actionable steps for managing and reducing your cloud expenses without compromising network performance.

In this Telemetry News Now episode, Phil, Leon, and Justin discuss the latest tech headlines. We cover the mixed job outlook for tech professionals—especially in networking—as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We also explore Blackstone's massive $13.3 billion investment in an AI data center in the UK and what it means for the evolving AI landscape. Also, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's ambitious plan to make AI as ubiquitous as electricity. We also look at a variety of tech vulnerabilities, including the indictment of a man selling forged network switch license keys, a critical Cisco vulnerability affecting 9000 series switches, Meta's hefty fine for a 2019 data breach, and the recent Verizon network outage. We close with a round-up of upcoming tech events that you won't want to miss.

Hosts Philip Gervasi and Leon Adato sit down with observability expert Paige Cruz, developer advocate at Chronosphere, to discuss the evolution from traditional monitoring to full-scale observability in the cloud era. Paige shares her insights from years of experience in the field, talking about critical topics like data overload, meaningful telemetry, and how to ask the right questions to get the most out of observability systems. Whether you're an SRE, developer, or just interested in cutting-edge monitoring practices, this episode is full of valuable insights.

In this Telemetry News Now episode, hosts Philip Gervasi, Leon Adato, and Justin Ryburn dive into the latest tech headlines. They discuss Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, the first legally binding international AI safety treaty, and the groundbreaking 1.6 Tbps optical transmission milestone achieved by Ciena and Arelion. The trio also touches on the national security concerns of BGP routing and Oracle’s expansion of multi-cloud capabilities with AWS, Google, and Microsoft. Plus, a roundup of upcoming tech events you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, Andres Azpurua, Executive Director of a Venezuelan digital human rights NGO, joins us to discuss ongoing government internet censorship in Venezuela, especially during and after the recent controversial presidential election. Andres explains the technical methods used to document and counteract censorship, such as DNS tampering and state-sponsored phishing, highlighting how these actions are intertwined with political repression. Ultimately, the organization aims to hold the government accountable and increase the political cost of censorship by documenting evidence and advocating for internet freedom as a human right.

In this special episode of Telemetry Now, host Philip Gervasi is joined by Leon Adato and Justin Ryburn to introduce a brand new podcast, Telemetry News Now. Launching this fall, Telemetry News Now will be a biweekly tech news podcast, airing on opposite weeks of our main show. Get to know the cohosts and enjoy a preview of the insightful commentary and witty banter you can expect from the show.

Host Philip Gervasi is joined by Scott Robohn, co-founder of the Network Automation Forum, to discuss the upcoming AutoCon 2 event in Denver this November. Scott gives some exciting updates on the latest developments in network automation, the growing community around the AutoCon series, and what attendees can expect from the conference—including hands-on workshops, cutting-edge presentations, and new partnerships. Tune in to learn more about the future of network automation and how AutoCon 2 aims to push the industry forward. Learn more about AutoCon 2 and get tickets at https://networkautomation.forum/autocon2.

In this episode, host Philip Gervasi is joined by William Collins, Director of Technical Evangelism at Alkira, for a deep dive into the world of technical evangelism. They explore what it means to be a technical evangelist, the core responsibilities and activities involved, and share their personal journeys into this unique role. Tune in to hear about the blend of technical acumen, passion, and storytelling that defines tech evangelism, and how it differs from technical marketing and developer relations. Whether you're curious about the role or considering it as a career path, this conversation is full of insights and real-world experiences.

Flowspec can be thought of as a way of distributing basic firewall functionality into BGP. In the last decade, it’s become a popular way to mitigate the effects of a DDoS attack by filtering incoming BGP Update Messages. In this episode, Justin Ryburn, Field CTO at Kentik, explains how Flowspec works, how it’s implemented, and why it hasn’t been adopted quite as much as we expected it to be.

Hosts Phil Gervasi and Doug Madory talk with Andrew Sullivan, President of the Internet Society, about the crucial role of the Internet Society in maintaining an open and accessible internet for all. They dive into Andrew's extensive background with the IETF, the Internet Architecture Board, and his work with major networking vendors. Learn about the technical and policy challenges in keeping the internet globally connected and secure, the impact of government regulations, and the importance of ensuring that the internet remains a force for good in society.

Host Philip Gervasi talks with Doug Madory and Job Snijders about the importance of RPKI in securing Internet routing. They explore the recent milestone of RPKI covering 50% of IPv4 routes, the process of route origin validation (ROV), and the role of ROAs. They also discuss the impact of ROA expirations and future advances in Internet routing security. Tune in to learn how RPKI contributes to a more stable and secure Internet.

Philip Gervasi welcomes back TJ Sayers, a cybersecurity expert with the Center for Internet Security, to discuss the latest FCC ruling on Net Neutrality and its impact on social media, specifically TikTok. We discuss the complexities of net neutrality, national security concerns, and the implications for American society. Join us as we explore how these regulations affect our access to information and the delicate balance between security and privacy in the digital age.

Network automation has become more common among traditional network engineers, and so a new set of resources, tools, and skill sets have developed. In this episode of Telemetry Now, Steve Leeper joins us to discuss how we can get started with network automation in the real world including programming languages, frameworks, tools and resources to get you started.

The telecom industry is going through a major transformation, referred to as “cloudification.” This isn’t just a buzzword, either. Cloudifcation represents a fundamental shift in how telecom services are delivered and managed. In this episode, Nina Bargisen unpacks some terminology and discusses exactly what cloudification in the telco industry is all about.

Submarine telecommunication cables have been in the news a lot lately with recent cable cuts in several parts of the world, most notably in the Red Sea in the spring of 2024. This kind of activity is certainly not good for global communications, but it has given rise to a new interest in how submarine cables actually connect the world and give us the internet we have today. There are over 500 active submarine telecom cables right now with new ones coming online soon running longer distances, with greater capacity, and connecting more geographic areas than ever before, so it goes without saying that they are also a growing attack surface for bad actors in the world. In this episode, host Phillip Gervasi is joined by Doug Madory, an expert in internet measurement and submarine cable activity. We dive into the implications of recent submarine cable cuts in the Red Sea, and discuss the critical role these cables play in global communication. We explore how cables are laid, repaired, and the unique challenges they face, including geopolitical tensions and natural hazards. Join us as we illuminate the complex, often unseen world of submarine telecommunication infrastructure.Helpful links:* https://www.kentik.com/blog/what-caused-the-red-sea-submarine-cable-cuts/* https://www.kentik.com/blog/outage-in-egypt-impacted-aws-gcp-and-azure-interregional-connectivity/* https://blog.cloudflare.com/undersea-cable-failures-cause-internet-disruptions-across-africa-march-14-2024* https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-internet-outage-was-caused-by-subsea-cable-break-mainone-says-2024-03-15/

In this episode, Ryan Booth joins Telemetry Now to discuss Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, and Large Language Models. We dive into the history, components, and mechanisms of how LLMs work, how we can deal with hallucinations, and how AI can help improve IT operations.