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.