Random Thoughts on the IT Journey
Knowledge 2025, hosted by ServiceNow at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, highlighted AI advancements in IT operations and workflow automation. The conference featured over 550 sessions, fostering learning and collaboration among attendees. Key themes included AI integration, innovative solutions from partners, and enhancing customer and employee experiences, all driving organizational efficiency.
Introduction The North American Network Operators' Group (NANOG) just wrapped up its 93rd meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, and it was a whirlwind of innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions. From February 3rd to 5th, 2025, network engineers, operators, industry experts, and innovators gathered at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis to tackle the most pressing challenges and shape... Continue Reading →
AWS re:Invent 2024, held in Las Vegas, attracted a record 80,000 attendees. The conference highlighted AWS's innovations in generative AI, data analytics, security, and sustainability, featuring keynotes from AWS leaders and numerous sessions. Overall, the event showcased AWS's commitment to cloud computing advancements and customer success.
AutoCon2, hosted by the Network Automation Forum in Denver, highlighted the significance of network automation through expert talks and hands-on workshops. Key themes included the necessity of a reliable Source of Truth (SoT), orchestration frameworks, observability tools, and the potential of AI and machine learning. The event fostered community engagement and showcased future trends in network automation.
The NANOG 92 conference took place in Toronto from October 21–23, 2024, focusing on networking technology, connectivity, and security. Keynotes addressed AI networking challenges and IPv6 adoption issues. The event featured technical sessions and networking opportunities, emphasizing community collaboration. The next NANOG conference is scheduled for February 3–5, 2025, in Atlanta.
Introduction The North American Network Operators' Group (NANOG) hosted its 91st meeting from June 10-12, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. This conference, essential for network professionals, brought together industry experts, engineers, and innovators to discuss the latest developments and challenges in networking. Here's an overview of the highlights from the agenda and what you missed... Continue Reading →