EP 498 | OCTOBER 7, 2024

BlueCat Flows Into Network Performance With LiveAction Buy; T-Mobile Ordered to Appoint a CISO

Take a Network Break! DDI specialist BlueCat gets into network performance monitoring with its LiveAction acquisition, T-Mobile is ordered to spend almost $16 million to improve its infosec practices and get a CISO, Cisco announces the end of life for its LoRaWAN IoT product line, RPKI needs a little help, and more tech news coverage. | LISTEN NOW

EP 000 | OCTOBER 7, 2024

Announcing N is For Networking - A New Podcast for the New Networker Engineer

Welcome to N Is For Networking, the newest podcast on the Packet Pushers network, where we explain the  jargon, acronyms, and concepts of the networking industry in plain language. Your hosts are Holly Metlitzky, an industrial engineer and now a network sales engineer; and Ethan Banks, a veteran network engineer.  Together, they'll educate and help network newcomers who want to learn more about networking technology and careers. | LISTEN NOW

EP 085 | OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Perfect and the Good (Enough)

IT architects and strategists may design a "perfect" architecture or strategy, only to see it overwhelmed by the realities of implementation. John Burke and Johna Johnson discuss the questions to ask to ensure that devotion to the perfect doesn't destroy the implementation of good (enough).  | LISTEN NOW

EP 034 | OCTOBER 8, 2024

Driving Security and Network Assurance with Juniper Networks (Sponsored)

Today on the Packet Protector podcast we talk with sponsor Juniper Networks about how to simplify the complexity that affects network and cybersecurity teams alike. From tool sprawl to floods of data, complexity bedevils operations and troubleshooting. We talk about what Juniper brings to the table for networking and security professionals to help them do their jobs. We also discuss new security capabilities in the Juniper portfolio, developing a universal ZTNA approach that provides a single policy per user for networking and security, and how Juniper’s Mist AI can support network and security operations. | LISTEN NOW

EP 075 | OCTOBER 9, 2024

Mastering Networking in the Age of AI: Advice for Aspiring Engineers

Ivan Pepelnjak joins host Eric Chou to reflect on his extensive career, his decision to reduce his content creation, and offer advice for young engineers. They discuss the evolution of networking technologies, emphasizing the importance of mastering Linux and obtaining relevant certifications. Ivan highlights the significance of creating professional visibility and owning one's content. | LISTEN NOW

EP 005 | OCTOBER 10, 2024

Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Tech Layoffs

Layoffs are a sensitive topic in the tech industry. Host Laura Santamaria discusses the emotional and practical impacts on employees and leaders. She also covers the signs of potential layoffs, and strategies for job searching post-layoff while maintaining perspective. She concludes with a tips for leaders to more effectively lead their teams through a layoff. | LISTEN NOW

EP 005 | OCTOBER 11, 2024

Making Networking Cool Again with Meter (Sponsored)

Meter CEO Anil Varanasi joins Scott Robohn on this sponsored episode of Total Network Operations to talk about Meter’s vision for networking and network operations. Anil and Scott discuss Meter’s approach to building new networking equipment, vertical integration of their hardware and software, and managing SP connectivity via Meter Connect. | LISTEN NOW