Telemetry Now

Scott Robohn joins us to explore how industrial engineering concepts—like workflow design, systems thinking, and Edward Deming’s principles—can bring clarity, structure, and efficiency to modern network operations.

In this Telemetry News Now episode, Phil Gervasi and Justin Ryburn break down OpenAI’s release of GPT 4.1 and its real-world use cases, major Google Cloud partnerships with Cisco and Juniper, Broadcom’s predictive security feature, Amazon’s Project Kuiper, and shifting global dynamics in chip manufacturing.

In this episode, Christian von der Ropp joins us for a deep dive into the 12-year effort to connect St Helena via submarine cable, the rise of LEO satellite networks, and how infrastructure and policy intersect to bring modern internet to the world’s most remote regions.

In this news episode, Phil Gervasi and Justin Ryburn cover some of the latest tech headlines, such as Starlink entering the service provider space with Community Gateways, OpenAI raising $40 billion for AGI development, Comcast acquiring Nitel to expand its channel distribution strategy, and AWS announcing support for VPC route server running BGP. Tune in for the latest news and a quick roundup of...

In this episode of Telemetry Now, we explore why AI workloads require a fundamentally different approach to data center networking. From Ethernet vs. InfiniBand to mitigating issues with packet loss, latency, and link flapping, along with emerging standards from the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, we unpack the technologies reshaping how AI infrastructure is built.

In this episode, Phillip Gervasi and Ryan Booth dive into "vibe coding"—a new AI-assisted approach where LLMs generate code from natural language descriptions. Inspired by Andrej Karpathy’s vision, vibe coding streamlines development but raises questions about debugging, best practices, and the future of software engineering.

In this Telemetry News Now episode, hosts Phil Gervasi and Justin Ryburn discuss Microsoft's decision to shut down Skype after more than two decades, explore TSMC's massive $165 billion investment to expand semiconductor manufacturing in the US, and talk about the latest AI trends and strategic partnerships emerging from Mobile World Congress. They also highlight Starlink's ongoing efforts to expa...

Host Philip Gervasi sits down with Walid Mathlouthi, head of the Infrastructure Division at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to explore how this 160-year-old United Nations agency shapes global connectivity. Walid shares insights from his remarkable journey, spanning groundbreaking research in optics, impactful roles at AT&T and Google Fiber, and now leading global initiatives...

In this Telemetry News Now episode, special guest Scott Robohn joins us to discuss Broadcom’s interest in Intel, Cisco’s AI partnership with NVIDIA, the Stargate AI data center initiative, and the future of vendor-neutral certifications. Plus, is AI-driven search changing how we find information? Tune in for the latest tech insights.

Jason Gintert and Chris Kane of the US Networking User Association join Telemetry Now host Phil Gervasi to discuss the origins, mission, and future of the (US)NUA, the grassroots organization bringing network engineers and technologists of all stripes together through local meetups around the country. Learn what goes on at the local user groups, why in-person networking matters, where to find a me...

In this Telemetry News Now episode, hosts Phil Gervasi and Justin Ryburn explore Nokia’s CEO shake-up, Cisco’s eye-opening AI readiness study, and the real budget behind Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. They also examine France’s major AI investments, T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered satellite texting service, and the DOJ’s pushback on HPE’s proposed acquisition of Juniper. Plus, they break down Sony’s Pla...

Have you ever had that heart-stopping moment when a single command brings down the network? In this final episode in our customer series, Phillip Gervasi is joined by Avi Freedman, Joe DePalo, and Jezzibell Gilmore to share some epic network outage stories—from fire suppression disasters to automation gone wrong and catastrophic BGP mishaps. Packed with hard-learned lessons and a few “hold my beer...

In this Telemetry News Now episode, hosts Phil Gervasi and Justin Ryburn discuss the latest in AI and networking, including the game-changing release of DeepSeek R1, a Chinese open-source AI model that rivals OpenAI and sent NVIDIA's stock plunging 17%. They also talk Cisco’s new AI security solution, the stalled HPE-Juniper acquisition, TikTok’s brief U.S. ban and reinstatement, and proposed tari...

In this third episode in our customer series, Avi Freedman, Jezzibell Gilmore, and Joe DePalo from Netskope join host Philip Gervasi to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in IT operations. From NetOps and security operations to executive-level strategies, the group talks real-world AI use cases, potential risks, and best practices for safe and effective implementation.

In this Telemetry News Now, Justin Ryburn and Phil Gervasi discuss Cisco’s innovation pace in 2024, the rise of AI data centers, and the evolving role of satellite-to-mobile technology. They look at a recent copyright lawsuit against Meta, regulatory shifts in AI chip exports, and strategic investments in AI infrastructure. And as always, they highlight important upcoming events in networking. For...

In this second episode in our customer series, Avi Freedman, Jezzibell Gilmore, and Joe DePalo from Netskope return to share insights on how IT professionals can take control of their networks in 2025. From visibility and cost management to reducing reliance on third-party vendors, discover strategies to optimize your infrastructure and drive better business outcomes.

Host Phil Gervasi, along with Kentik’s Doug Madory, welcomes Darwin Costa of DE-CIX. Darwin shares his personal journey from aspiring pro soccer player in Angola to pioneering engineer at the forefront of global connectivity. Discover how he and his teams overcame daunting challenges to lay submarine cables that bridge continents, improve performance, and lower costs. Join us to learn how new infr...

In the first episode in our customer interview series, Joe DePalo, Vice President and Chief Platform Officer at Netskope, joins Avi Freedman and Jezzibell Gilmore of Kentik to explore how content delivery networks (CDNs) enable the seamless, high-performance internet we take for granted. We demystify some of the “magic” of the internet, and highlight the critical role of edge connectivity in reduc...

In this Telemetry News Now episode, Phil, Justin, and Leon discuss the launch of the CNCF’s OpenTelemetry certification, security concerns after recent damages in the Baltic Sea, Cisco’s partnership with NTT DATA to enhance global 5G connectivity, and Arista Networks’ growth driven by AI data centers. And as always, we end with a quick recap of important upcoming events.

TJ Sayers, cybersecurity expert with the Center for Internet Security, joins us to explore the security concerns around AI and, specifically, large language models. From integrating AI and LLMs into workflows, safeguarding sensitive data with techniques like anonymization and tokenization, to navigating security risks and privacy concerns, we discuss practical strategies to mitigate AI risks. We a...

In this Telemetry News Now episode, Phil, Leon, and Justin cover news from Cisco about new WiFi 7 access points and licensing, a recent acquisition by Juniper, Arista’s continued growth in the AI networking space, and the passing of a familiar voice for those growing up in the early 90s.

In this episode, Phillip is joined by Charlie O’Riordan to discuss the transition from traditional enterprise networking to cloud networking. They explore fundamental differences in network designs between AWS and Azure, the use of underlay technologies like GENEVE and VXLAN, and the integration of firewalls and stateful devices. Tune in to learn about some of the limitations of cloud-native tools...

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 als...

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 p...