Cloud infrastructure growth hits 29% with AI
I break down how $110.9B in Q4 cloud spending proves AI is moving past pilots into real production workloads.
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Asia Data Growth Stalls as Grids Reach Limit
Asia's data center vacancy fell to 10.9% in 2025. AI workloads need 30kW racks, straining grids beyond current capacity limits.
Telecom token shifts: China's 50M daily burn
China Telecom burns 50M tokens daily, shifting from pipes to compute. We analyze how this new currency redefines telecom revenue streams.
Serverless key-value stores use DNS TXT data
Attackers split 1.7MB DOOM files across 2,000 DNS TXT records to run code in memory without touching disk storage.
BGP data: Filtering the 50% of routing noise
One peer sent 2.93 billion updates in a day. Learn how to filter this pathological BGP noise and reclaim accurate routing intelligence.
Akvorado IPv6 Visibility: See SOHO Traffic Clearly
Deploy Akvorado on a 6-core NUC to visualize IPv6 traffic. Learn how SNMP and NetFlow v9 reveal hidden ASN data in SOHO networks today.
RIPE Atlas hardware beats theoretical models
See how 13,421 RIPE Atlas probes generate 3 billion daily results to map real internet topology beyond theory.
APNIC policy costs: Why $0.60 leasing rates matter
Outdated contacts cause 22% of bounced abuse alerts. Learn how APNIC policy changes and rising leasing rates directly impact your network's bottom line.
Data transfer costs: Stop AWS NLB zone fees now
I analyzed why your NLB bill spiked after May 2025. Learn how bidirectional charges create a $0.02/GB cost and fix zonal affinity today.
Airgapped VPC for SageMaker: Zero Public Internet
Stop using public gateways. Discover how 3 Availability Zones create the mandatory foundation for compliant, isolated AI workflows today.
RPKI stops hijacking: Why 43% IPv4 coverage matters
With 43.17% of IPv4 routes now signed, ignoring RPKI validation invites preventable outages. Learn why trust is mathematically enforced today.
Native CloudWatch metrics fix Direct Connect blind spots
Stop guessing at network health. Use the 3 new native metrics launched March 30, 2026, to see exact prefix counts and session states instantly.
APNIC growth stalls: What 1.6% means for you
With APNIC growth at just 1.6%, I break down what this stagnation means for your IPv4 holdings and future planning.
IPv4 wait times hit 477 days: My take on RIPE
With 794 LIRs waiting up to 477 days, I analyze why RIPE's current strain demands immediate IPv4 market action today.
Amazon VMware migrations without refactoring code
Migrate VMware workloads to AWS without refactoring. Learn how the two-layer network model supports the projected 45% public cloud spend shift.
Network automation cuts $14k/min outage costs
Avoid the $14,056 per minute cost of outages by choosing agent-based tools wisely. Learn when human oversight beats complex declarative models.
BGP visibility gaps: Why legacy tools miss leaks
Legacy collectors cover less than 2% of ASNs, leaving networks exposed. Learn how BMP aggregation reveals hidden routing leaks and hijacks instantly.
RPKI validation gaps: Why 84% skip enforcement
With only 12.3% of ASes enforcing validation, signing routes isn't enough. Learn how Indonesia mandates filtering to stop invalid announcements.
APNIC data shows routing silos collapsing fast
With TWNIC hitting 98% IPv6 RPKI validity, I see how seven NIRs are finally turning administrative coordination into a real defense against route hijacking.
PMTUD black holes stall your video calls now
Cloudflare's 2026 data shows silent ICMP drops cause hangs. Learn how dynamic discovery fixes these LTE path failures today.
IPv6 data shows DNS issues are gone
Geoff Huston's tests prove IPv6 DNS lag is negligible. With 30.5% of queries now IPv6, operators must update RFC 3901 standards today.
Agentic AI creates agent shepherd network jobs
APRICOT 2026 reveals agentic AI costs $20/month, straining budgets while shifting firewalling tasks to autonomous agents and new roles.
Blackhole validation must use active path data now
With 2026 penalties looming, learn why active path data replaces IRR. Avoid fines by verifying real traffic before honoring blackhole requests.
Blackhole route checks: Stop accidental outages
Learn why 25% of operators skip adjacency checks. Secure your BGP by validating multiple paths to stop accidental blackholing today.
Cloudflare data reveals origin server lag today
While 60% of clients support postquantum encryption, Cloudflare Radar shows origins lag. We analyze the critical gap in end-to-end security.
RIPE Labs 2026: Win Full Access to Edinburgh
I break down the RIPE Labs competition offering full access to Edinburgh. With 120 countries represented, your technical voice could shape future policy.
RPKI in 2025: Why Path Validation Matters Now
With ASPA customer ASIDs up 539%, path validation is critical. I break down the 2025 shift from basic origin checks to topology-aware security.
RDAP and JSON: Handling 65 Billion Monthly Queries
With 374 gTLDs disabling legacy ports, I analyze how RDAP handled a surge to 65 billion queries while securing registration data.
IPv4x Extends 32bit Space Without Breaking Routers
With IPv6 stalled at 45%, IPv4x adds a 96bit subspace to extend your current 32bit infrastructure without replacing legacy hardware today.
APRICOT 2026 Governance: Scaling for 4B Users
Jakarta hosts APRICOT 2026 as data hits 220 zettabytes. I analyze why manual IPv4 management fails and how new bylaws fix routing security.
Routing communities: Spot real handoff sites
Only 4% of routes tag near origin. Learn how spatial correlation maps opaque community values to specific cities with 93% accuracy using passive data.
RDAP fixes the 10-20% WHOIS match gap
Legacy WHOIS fails with only 10-20% match rates. See how RDAP and RegIDs fix this mapping chaos for reliable network discovery today.
Iran Network Blackout: Routing Withdrawn Fast
Iran's Jan 8 blackout saw a 98.5% IPv6 withdrawal. We analyze the BGP mechanics behind this total digital isolation event.
Predictive routing intelligence stops BGP outages early
Only 38% of RADB records matched RPKI in 2021. Use predictive intelligence to score origin-side vulnerabilities before they cause outages.