Telemetry Now

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 also examine AI’s role in national defense, and we address the growing challenge of verifying the authenticity of content in an AI-driven information age.

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, the advantages of third-party solutions, and practical advice on using Terraform for infrastructure automation.

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!