This episode is all about our second innovation week of the year: Developer Week. Host João Tomé is joined in person at Cloudflare’s London office by Ricky Robinett, VP of Developer Relations, and Craig Dennis, Developer Educator.

There’s a lot to go through — new tools and announcements launched during this April week. The vibe in the developer world, with AI, agents, and code-first energy, is contagious. More people, even non-developers, are now empowered to build their own tools and applications.

We go over announcements that reinforce why Cloudflare is the place where builders should create AI agents. We’ve also added observability tools, made deploying existing applications to Cloudflare frictionless, enhanced our platform for enterprise users, and introduced updates that make it the future of global data experiences.

Topics such as Workflows, Hyperdrive, AutoRAG, and support for MCP (Model Context Protocol) are discussed. We also explain how MCP introduces a new standard for how LLMs interface with the world. Other highlights include Realtime, RealtimeKit, and much more.

Check our Developer Week hub: cloudflare.com/developer-week/

In this week's episode, we set the stage for Cloudflare’s second innovation week of the year — Developer Week. Host João Tomé is joined by Ricky Robinett, VP of Developer Relations, to preview what to expect when Developer Week kicks off on April 7, with announcements running through April 11, 2025. There we also mention how developers can now build and deploy remote MCP servers to Cloudflare.

Next, Craig Dennis, Developer Educator at Cloudflare, explains what Workers — our developer platform — is all about, and why even non-developers should try building with it.

We also honor the American network engineer Dave Täht, who passed away this week. Tom Strickx, Principal Network Engineer at Cloudflare, shares how Dave’s contributions helped build a better Internet. Without his engineering and advocacy work, FQ-CoDel wouldn’t exist, and modern low-latency networking, from Wi-Fi and Starlink to video conferencing, would likely be far worse today.

Finally, we round up some recent blog highlights: from an April 1 launch to a deep technical post. And also John Graham-Cumming’s journey from programmer and CTO to joining Cloudflare’s board of directors — Dane Knecht, formerly SVP of Emerging Technology and Incubation, has been named Cloudflare’s new CTO.

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This episode is all about our first innovation week of the year, Security Week. Host João Tomé (based in Lisbon, Portugal) is joined by Alex Dunbrack and Adam Martinetti, both Senior Product Managers at Cloudflare, based in the San Francisco area.

On the table for discussion: a glimpse into some of the announcements Cloudflare made last week, covering topics such as a safer Internet for all; threat research and intelligence (observability); security for AI models and applications; using AI against AI threats; data security everywhere; and simplicity and ease of use, with an improved security dashboard experience.

Check our Security Week 2025 Hub here: cloudflare.com/security-week/

Security Week: in review

We’re back with new episodes in 2025, kicking off this week with a Security Week teaser. Host João Tomé is joined by Michael Tremante, Sr. Director of Product Management, to discuss what to expect from our first innovation week of the year, starting next week. They also explore the security landscape in 2025 and the importance of simplicity.

Next, we talk about our new wall of entropy—a wave machine installation in the reception of our Lisbon office, contributing to Internet security. Caroline Quick, Head of Real Estate & Workplace Operations, shares how the project came to life and why waves are the perfect fit for our Portugal office.

Finally, in honor of Pi Day (March 14), Thibault Meunier, an engineer from our Research team, explains why Pi (π ≈ 3.14159…) is a fundamental mathematical constant, shaping engineering, computing, and quantum physics.

Related blog posts: Chaos in Cloudflare’s Lisbon office: securing the Internet with wave motion

Check our Security Week Hub (March 17-21, 2025) here: cloudflare.com/security-week/

Join host João Tomé and Cloudflare's CTO John Graham-Cumming for the final episode of "This Week in Net" in 2024, broadcasting from a rainy Lisbon, Portugal. The conversation reflects on Cloudflare's achievements throughout the year, including significant developments in Workers platform, AI capabilities, and hardware innovations.

The episode explores predictions for 2025, examining the intersection of AI and privacy, quantum-resistant encryption, and cybersecurity threats. John Graham-Cumming shares his perspective on how AI capabilities will become more seamlessly integrated into daily life.

Looking ahead to emerging technology trends, the discussion covers IoT devices, DDoS attacks, and zero trust architecture adoption. Cloudflare’s CTO offers insights into the tech industry's shift toward energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprints as AI computing demands continue to grow.

Join host João Tomé and Cloudflare’s Head of Hardware Engineering, Syona Sarma, for a discussion on Cloudflare’s latest Generation 12 hardware innovations, broadcast from the Lisbon office. As Cloudflare expands its global network across over 330 cities and 120 countries, explore how the company is evolving its hardware infrastructure to meet the demands of modern technology, particularly in the AI era.

This episode offers insights into Gen 12’s key features, including a 2x performance improvement and 60% better power efficiency compared to earlier generations. Learn how Cloudflare’s hardware engineering team is addressing the AI revolution through innovative thermal design, GPU integration for AI inference, and modular architecture for future adaptability. From testing in the Austin lab to global deployment, gain a closer look at how Cloudflare’s hardware is advancing the future of internet technology.

Explore the worldwide trends that shaped the Internet with Cloudflare Radar’s 2024 Internet Year in Review. Join Host João Tomé and Cloudflare Head of Data Insight, David Belson as they look at Internet trends and patterns across 2024.

We also discuss Robotcop and how content creators can prevent bots and crawlers from scraping their sites using a button in the AI Audit section of the Cloudflare dashboard.

Dive into the data yourself at the Cloudflare Radar Year in Review microsite

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Renowned cryptographer, public policy expert and security technologist Bruce Schneier joins João Tomé to explore the evolving Internet security landscape. Listen in as they discuss AI-related cybersecurity risks, the impact of emerging technologies on democracy and the balance between privacy and regulation. Bruce also delves into post-quantum cryptography and the future of Internet security, offering practical insights for navigating today’s digital challenges and the need for updated regulations.

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From Cloudflare's San Francisco headquarters, João Tomé interviews Jenny Reich, a Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown Law Center on National Security and an expert in social media law. During the RSA Conference, Jenny shared her insights on the growing push for social media regulation, the roots of data breaches stemming from chat rooms, Section 230 and TikTok’s role as a Gen Z search engine. This insightful discussion highlights the intersection of misinformation, cybersecurity and journalism in today’s digital age.

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• Georgetown Law Center on National Security Report: Social Media: Canary in the Coal Mine 
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In this episode of This Week in NET, Simon Gibson, Principal Security Architect at Navy Federal Credit Union, joins João Tomé to address disinformation campaigns, emerging cyberattack trends and post-attack resiliency. Simon offers expert insights into AI-driven threats, ransomware and today’s global cybersecurity challenges, drawing on his extensive background in Internet infrastructure and information security. 

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