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🚀 Kentik Journeys just got even better! This AI-powered experience helps you explore your network quickly and precisely, combining deep GenAI integration with Kentik’s expertise to solve problems faster than ever. Here’s what’s new: ✅ Improved cloud traffic support ✅ “Big picture” questions for broader insights ✅ Query DDoS attack alerts ✅ Expanded Knowledge Base queries ✅ Customizable Journeys for personalized insights ✅ Team-level visibility controls Discover how the latest updates to Kentik Journeys make network investigation smarter and more efficient in our new post from Kentik CPO Christoph Pfister.

🎙️ New Episode of Telemetry Now! Host Phillip Gervasi sits down with Walid Mathlouthi, head of the Infrastructure Division at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to explore how this 160-year-old UN agency shapes global connectivity. Walid shares insights from his career—from pioneering optics research to leading at AT&T, Google Fiber, and now the ITU—where he helps manage critical spectrum, satellites, and global initiatives like the Giga project to connect underserved communities. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the future of global telecom infrastructure! 🎧

🚀 Kentik is heading to London for the Cloud & AI Infrastructure Expo! 📍 Booth CE070 | March 12-13, 2025 | London Join us to see how Kentik delivers real-time network observability to optimize cloud performance, security, and cost. Whether you're navigating cloud networking challenges or harnessing AI for infrastructure management, we've got the insights you need. Stop by Booth CE070 to meet our team and learn how Kentik can help you make the most of your cloud and AI infrastructure!

 🌟 Team Spirit in Full Swing at Kentik! 🌟   This week, our fully remote Kentik team is taking a break from our screens to come together for our company offsite! 🌴 Though we work from different corners of the world every day, it’s incredible how the power of shared experiences and in-person connections can truly elevate our bond. From brainstorming sessions to laughter-filled team-building activities, we are having a blast together.  We will return to our desks next week recharged, reconnected, and more motivated than ever to continue creating amazing things together! Here’s to the power of remote work, the joy of in-person moments, and the fantastic team we get to be a part of! 👏 #Observability #TeamBuilding #TechCareers

🚀 New Episode Alert: Telemetry News Now! 🎙️ The cold winter continues this week in the Northeast, but things are heating up in the tech world! Today’s special guest is Scott Robohn, co-founder of the Network Automation Forum. In this episode, we cover: 🔥 Is Broadcom Possibly Buying Intel? – A tech earthquake in the making? 🛰️ Stargate Initiative – What’s the real play behind this AI data center effort? 📡 Cisco & NVIDIA’s AI Partnership – What does it mean for AI and ethernet networking? 👀 And much more Tune in now on any of your favorite podcast platforms!

💸 Are you overspending on AWS NAT Gateways? NAT Gateways are essential for cloud networking, but their hidden costs can spiral out of control—even with no active traffic. Optimizing NAT usage as infrastructure scales can lead to substantial cost savings. With Kentik, cloud and network engineers gain deep visibility into NAT Gateway traffic, helping identify underutilized gateways and explore cost-effective alternatives like VPC Endpoints or Internet Gateways. Phillip Gervasi walks you through how to optimize your AWS NAT costs in our newest blog 👇

It was hard to choose between Kentik's Doug Madory on the sorry state of AS-SET in the Internet Routing Registry and Justin Ryburn on how #Flowspec doesn't suck (we're just using it wrong)... anyone else room hopping at #APRICOT2025? More to come! https://lnkd.in/gagy6-ME

🎉We're excited to share that Magnus Friberg has joined Kentik as our new Chief Financial Officer!🎉 With an impressive track record spanning over 15 years in senior finance roles at high-growth startups, Magnus is the perfect fit to help us navigate the next phase of our journey. His deep experience in scaling companies, managing financial strategy, and driving growth will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand. 🚀 We can’t wait to see the incredible impact Magnus will have on our team and vision. Please join us in welcoming him to the Kentik team!👏 #Observability #TechCareers #TechLeadership

🚀 New Episode! 🎙️ How do small networking meetups create a big impact? In our latest episode of Telemetry Now, we dive into the history and future of (US)NUA, the grassroots organization connecting network engineers across the country. Join Jason Gintert, Chris Kane, and Phillip Gervasi Gervasi as they discuss: ✅ Why local meetups matter for networking pros ✅ How (US)NUA grew from a local event to a national movement ✅ The value of in-person connections in a digital world If you’re a network engineer, systems admin, project manager, cloud guru, or any technologist passionate about growing the community, this episode is for you! 🔗 Learn more about (US)NUA by visiting usnua.com 🎧 Listen to this episode now on any of your favorite streaming platforms  Links

🌍 Introducing CLM Chowder! 🍲 Doug Madory's new blog series uses Kentik’s Cloud Latency Map (CLM) to analyze notable cloud connectivity trends. In this first edition, we explore: 📡 Latency insights from Alibaba (China) ⚡ Swings in South Africa’s cloud connectivity 🌏 A temporary latency jump from Marseilles to Asia Check it out 👇