APNIC forums now reach isolated network operators
APNIC embeds staff locally to help the 7% still offline. I analyze how this pilot bypasses travel barriers for rural engineers.
Network
Global traffic management: My take on the new K8s CRD
I analyze how the new controller delivers up to 60% better performance by routing traffic via AWS's private backbone instead of the public internet.
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.
CHINOG 2026: Real MPLS Shifts I See
CHINOG 13 highlights the $723.78 billion market shift. I analyze why legacy MPLS remains vital despite SRv6 hype in real networks.
Cloud WAN vs Transit VPC: Why LexisNexis Switched
See how LexisNexis replaced 1.25 Gb tunnel limits with a resilient global backbone to stop single points of failure today.
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.
eBPF offloading limits: Why 55K requests stall
Running 55K in-kernel requests reveals why eBPF fails complex apps. I analyze the runtime constraints blocking true network acceleration today.
Cloud WAN fixes hybrid routing across regions
See how Betsson cut costs across 3 continents by replacing complex mesh topologies with segment-based Cloud WAN routing policies.
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.
RIPE Navigation Update: What 75 Countries Gain
On March 16, 2026, RIPE NCC unifies six tools for 75 countries. I break down how this €41.1M upgrade simplifies your daily workflow.
RIPE registry aids Middle East operators now
See how RIPE NCC supports 97.7% of Northern Europe while aiding war-torn areas with payment extensions to keep critical networks running 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.
Classless routing fixes: Stop BGP table bloat now
Geoff Huston warns that 461,596 routing entries risk collapse. Learn how classless design fixes the rigid waste of old class-based blocks.
IPv6 infrastructure: Master the 24-hour RIPE course
The new RIPE NCC course spans 24 hours to fix critical gaps in IPv6 infrastructure design and addressing architecture for modern networks.
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.
Network Portability: Build a Personal AS Now
Learn how I run an autonomous system with 80,000 peers using FreeBSD. Stop renumbering networks and gain true portability today.
IPv6mostly Rollouts: Google's Data on 2027 Automation
See how 30% of enterprises will automate network tasks by 2027. Learn practical IPv6mostly strategies from Google's real-world data today.