Best Stack Exchange Podcasts (2025)

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TNO050: Resiliency and Transparency with Andy Lapteff 57:59

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Today Scott interviews Andy Lapteff. He opens up about his non-linear career path, starting from a working class background and his physical jobs in telecom to becoming a senior product marketing manager and podcaster. Join us as Andy shares candid stories of how he developed his resilience and the heartwarming origin story for the Art... Read more…

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Turning Returns into Revenue: Strategies for Exchanges and Better Customer Experiences 37:37

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When a return request lands in the inbox, most brands see cost. Jordan Bleak sees potential. Joining Glenn Gooding on Parcel Perspectives, the Redo executive reveals how reframing returns can improve both customer experience and the bottom line. Jordan walks through a real-world test that lifted exchange rates 30%, explains how brands are cutting s…

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TNO049: Automated Network Testing and Validation 52:50

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What does network testing and validation really mean? How do testing and validation fit within an automation workflow? Is it possible to run meaningful tests without coding skills? Dan Wade from BlueAlly answers these questions and offers practical insights into building trust in automation through test environments, using AI for ideation and probl…

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TNO048: Ops to Orchestrated: An Architect’s Automation Journey 42:09

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On today’s show, sponsored by Itential, we talk about automation in the real world. Guest Jesse Ford is an automation architect at Itential. We talk about his career journey, how he got into network automation, how he decides which is the best tool for a job, and why tool diversity isn’t the same as chaos.... Read more »…

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TNO047: Advice From Both Sides of the Network Aisle 49:35

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Senad Palislamovic has held many roles in his time, from engineer to network operator to sales engineer and back again. He’s been around long enough to see trends come and go. Senad visits Total Network Operations to share some of his observations on network automation, AI for NetOps, and the quality of network data. Senad... Read more »…

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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Building the Future of Logistics Tech Stacks 31:53

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The supply chain’s Achilles heel has always been integration. In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn sits down with Jeremy Schneck, Co-founder of Trackstar, to explore how his company is breaking down the barriers between shippers, 3PLs, and warehouse management systems (WMS). Jeremy explains why outdated legacy platforms and a fragmented WM…

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TNO046: Prisma AIRS: Securing the Multi-Cloud and AI Runtime (Sponsored) 27:22

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Multi-cloud, automation, and AI are changing how modern networks operate and how firewalls and security policies are administered. In today’s sponsored episode with Palo Alto Networks, we dig into offerings such as CLARA (Cloud and AI Risk Assessment) that help ops teams gain more visibility into the structure and workflows of their multi-cloud net…

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TNO045: IP and Optical Integration: Automation Across Layers 1:02:17

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LightRiver has software and service products focused on the automation, optimization, and simplification of multi-layer, multi-vendor, and multi-generation networking. Today we have a team from LightRiver lead by Jim Brinksma to help explain how LightRiver is advancing automation in optical and bridging the gap between the IP and optical layers. Th…

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TNO044: Inside a Global Enterprise Data Center Network Migration (Sponsored) 44:16

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Today we get an inside look at a major data center migration that Nokia is undertaking. Nokia is our sponsor for today’s episode. The company is moving legacy sets of data center networking equipment to its own Event Driven Automation (EDA) solution. We go behind the scenes of Nokia’s own IT department, which is supporting... Read more »…

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TNO043: Under the Manhole Cover: The Architecture of an Internet Exchange 1:11:02

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In an IT world full of abstraction, overlays, and virtualization, it’s important to remember the physical infrastructure that supports all those things. So let’s get inside Mass IX, the Massachusetts Internet Exchange, to get a holistic view of the logical architecture and protocol mechanics of peering and Internet exchanges, as well as the iron, s…

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TNO042: Building a Network Digital Twin for Automation and AI (Sponsored) 1:01:17

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The digital twin is an evolving technology in the networking space. On today’s sponsored episode of Total Network Operations, we dig into details and definitions of the digital twin, how it ties into network automation and autonomy, and the power of abstraction layers. We’ll also talk about how the concepts in today’s show might influence... Read m…

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UPS, FedEx, & Beyond: What Shippers Need to Know About Q4 Demand Surcharges 18:46

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding unpacks the reality of Q4 demand surcharges as USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL Express, and OnTrac roll out new fees. With retail sales slowing and carriers reducing capacity through layoffs and buyouts, Glenn explains why the optics of new surcharges are so difficult for shippers. Rather than dissecting …

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TNO041: From Ansible to AI: Jeremy Schulman on the Evolution of Network Automation 1:12:38

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Jeremy Schulman has been working at network automation for much of his professional life. On today’s Total Network Operations, host Scott Robohn talks with Jeremy about his ongoing quest to get the network engineering bottleneck out of production. They discuss the early days of network automation when engineers tried to adopt tools from the compute…

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The Complexity of Carrier Surcharges - What Shippers Need to Know 19:20

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding breaks down the surcharge puzzle and why it matters more than ever for shippers. What began as reasonable fees for fuel or residential delivery have turned into shifting rules and constant increases, with carriers using them to make back lost margin. Listeners will learn: • Why surcharges such a…

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TNO040: From ARPANET to the Stars: Vint Cerf on the Past and Future of the Internet 1:14:22

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Vint Cerf, widely recognized as one of the fathers of the Internet, is today’s special guest on Total Network Operations. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google. His pioneering work began back in the 1960’s when he was involved in the ARPANET project. Alongside Bob Kahn, Vint co-invented the TCP/IP... Read mor…

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TNO039: Demystifying AI Adoption for Networkers (Sponsored) 58:49

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On today’s Total Network Operations we talk through the adoption of AI in network operations with John Capobianco, Head of DevRel at Selector. Selector is the sponsor of today’s episode. John walks us through his career journey as a network engineer, and describes the moment where he realized that AI was going to change how... Read more »…

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Can UPS Shrink Its Way to Greatness? 14:56

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding breaks down why UPS’s aggressive cost-cutting strategy — marked by 20,000 layoffs, 100+ facility closures, and a drawdown of Amazon volume — may be creating more problems than it solves. He challenges the notion that UPS can ‘shrink to greatness,’ and outlines what this shift really means for sh…

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TNO038: Building Things That People Will Use – ARPANET History with Jack Haverty 1:18:28

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Building things for people to use has been our guest’s goal since entering university in the 1960s. Total Network Operations is delighted to welcome Jack Haverty, who’s been instrumental in ARPANET operations and innovation, the development of TCP, and more. He takes us through the history of the internet from the early days of ARPANET,... Read mor…

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TNO037: The Next Era of Network Management and Operations 46:31

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What’s the next era of network management and operations? Total Network Operations talks to Mahesh Jethanandani, Area Director(AD) for all of Operations and Management (OPS) at IETF and Distinguished Engineer at Arrcus. Mahesh describes a workshop from December of 2024 that sought to investigate the past, present, and future of network management a…

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From Growth to Grit: How High-Growth Brands Can Avoid Fulfillment Burnout 41:51

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Glenn Gooding is joined by Aaron Alpeter, Founder and CEO of Izba, to explore what drives fulfillment success and why so many brand-3PL relationships break down during growth. They explore: Why most 3PL churn starts with a breakdown in trust What the “four acts” of startup growth reveal about operational risk How brand honesty helps 3PLs plan aroun…

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TNO036: Bridging Networking and Security with Auvik (Sponsored) 57:28

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Auvik is network management software that lets users monitor, manage, and troubleshoot their networks. On today’s sponsored episode we talk with Doug Murray, CEO; and John Harden, Director of Strategy & Technology Evangelism, both from Auvik, about the challenges facing today’s network operators. We look at the rise of the IT generalist, workloads …

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TNO035: Network Engineer and Content Creator – A Career Journey with Kevin Nanns 56:10

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Kevin Nanns is today’s guest on Total Network Operations. Kevin describes his “Wizard of Oz” moment when he discovered the world of networking. He talks about how he came up through the ranks working a help desk and then in a NOC, and his climb up the certification ladder. We also discuss how AI is... Read more »…

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The Rise of Amazon Logistics and the Shrinking Big 3 18:44

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In this solo episode of Parcel Perspectives, shipping expert Glenn Gooding breaks down Amazon’s explosive growth as a parcel carrier—and what it means for the rest of the market. He explores how UPS, FedEx, and USPS are responding to a shrinking market share, the rise of gig carriers and regionals, and why now might be the time to rethink your carr…

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TNO034: Doing the Work of Workflows With Greg Freeman 1:07:51

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On today’s show we talk about NetDevOps and AI Ops with Greg Freeman, VP of Network and Customer Transformation at Lumen. Greg spearheads network automation, orchestration ,and AI strategy, guiding the highest technical tier in operations and championing NetDevOps methodologies. We talk about the people and work culture that’s influenced the develo…

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TNO033: Maximum Impact: Leverage Your Network to Advance Your Career (Sponsored) 42:57

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At AutoCon 3 in Prague, Scott Robohn sat down with Ernest Lefner from sponsor Gluware to talk about lessons learned throughout his career: from his early days of pulling cable to becoming Chief Product Officer at Gluware and helping to found ONUG. Ernest talks about being a continuous technology learner, and also about the need... Read more »…

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UPS Just Raised the Stakes: Why Your Parcels May Now Cost 190% More 17:09

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding breaks down a key update to UPS’s Additional Handling Charge (AHC), now set to be implemented on August 17 (postponed from the originally expected June 1). Instead of applying the fee based on length and girth, UPS will now use volume: any package over 8,640 cubic inches, or five cubic feet, wil…

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TNO032: Automation First: NetOps at Megaport 1:01:12

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Today we chat with Megaport’s Mitchell Warden, Founding Engineer; and Alexis Bertholf, Global Technical Evangelist, to find out what NetOps is like at Megaport, a company that provides scalable internet connections for all types of organizations. We look at the origins of Megaport and how the company started with the intention of network automation…

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Parcel Strategy Playbook: Building Carrier Trust & Unlocking Better Rates 49:25

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In this episode, Glenn Gooding is joined by Chad Warzecha, President of NXTPoint Logistics, for a tactical conversation on what it takes to build a carrier-aligned parcel program. Using the framework of value creation, credibility, and trust, Chad shares how 3PLs can create more leverage by thinking less transactionally and more strategically. From…

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TNO031: Attracting New Talent to Networking, Pairing Dev With NetOps, and More With Justin Ryburn 45:22

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Total Networks Operations sits down with Justin Ryburn for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the networking industry. Topics including how to attract new talent to network engineering and network operations; getting literate in DevOps/infrastructure tools such as GitHub, Terraform, and Python; pairing Dev and NetOps to maximize domain exper…

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UPS Main Innovations Proposes Major Rate Hikes: What It Means for Shippers 11:26

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding shares his take on the major rate increases (20-40%) coming from UPS Mail Innovations. Drawing from his time overseeing revenue at UPS MI, Glenn explains what’s driving these changes and what they mean for shippers moving lightweight residential parcels. Glenn breaks down how the loss of a key U…

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TNO030: The Backbone of AI: Data Center Ops in the Age of Explosive Growth (Sponsored) 52:58

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Data Center construction has reached an incredible pace over the last few years with implications on NetOps and operations of all kinds. Today we with talk with sponsor Siemon regarding the state of data centers, past, present and future. We explore legacy data centers and how they are evolving to work in today’s environments. We... Read more »…

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TNO029: The Power of Curiosity With Michael Costello 45:41

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Michael Costello shares his career journey on today’s Total Network Operations. Currently on the Board of Directors at NANOG and a Distinguished Engineer at Saviynt, Michael talks about his early days learning the ropes as a junior network engineer, trying to start an ISP, his stint in graduate school, and a very interesting role at... Read more »…

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TNO028: Move From Monitoring to Full Internet Stack Observability: New Strategies for NetOps (Sponsored) 52:35

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Network monitoring, Internet monitoring, and observability are all key components of NetOps. We speak with sponsor Catchpoint to understand how Catchpoint can help network operators proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact customers. We discuss past and current network monitoring strategies and the challenges that operators face w…

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Adapting or Fading: How 3PLs Must Evolve for Today's Fragmented Market 42:56

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The 3PL landscape is more complex than ever—and the old playbook isn’t cutting it. In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding sits down with logistics strategist John McClymont to unpack how market fragmentation, shifting consumer expectations, and the rise of micro-influencers are changing the game for 3PLs. They explore: What’s fueling…

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TNO027: Seeing the Internet With Doug Madory 53:02

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Doug Madory has been called “The Man Who Can See the Internet.” Doug has developed a reputation for identifying significant developments in the global layout of the internet. He joins us today to discuss his role in analyzing internet data to identify trends and insights. He shares his journey from a data QA position to... Read more »…

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TNO026: Gain Confidence in AI for NetOps with Juniper Networks (Sponsored) 53:58

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Confidence in a new technology is one of the greatest barriers to adoption of that technology. If you don’t believe it will improve your NetOps, why would you adopt it? This is especially true of AI products. On today’s show, we’re joined by Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer of Mist/Juniper to make the case for... Read more »…

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Shipping & the 2025 Economy: UPS, Amazon, USPS 33:49

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding is joined by Jamin Dick, CEO of J.Dick Advisory and former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lands’ End, for a timely conversation on the shifting dynamics of e-commerce shipping. Together, they explore how the industry has moved from a seller’s market—dominated by UPS and FedEx—to a buyer’s market …

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TNO025: Know the Packet Flow 42:57

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Knowing the flow of how a packet gets from one end to the other is one of the most important pieces of advice given by today’s guest, Mark Prosser. He shares his journey in the IT industry, his thoughts on Ops vs. design, and the differences between working in a telco NOC and the enterprise... Read more »…

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TNO024: Networks for AI and AI for Networks — A Dual Perspective with Aviz Networks (Sponsored) 42:11

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On today’s show, we introduce Aviz Networks with Vishal Shukla, Co-Founder & CEO. Vishal and Aviz are making Networks for AI, and AI for Networks. Vishal explains how Aviz does this by offering AI Networking Unpacked. Designed for open-source and vendor-agnostic networking, AI Networking Unpacked works with existing network infrastructures. It also…

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TNO023: Networking’s Third Phase – The Network Operator Experience 57:30

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Guest Chris Grundemann believes that NetOps is in the third phase of networking–improving the network operator experience. Not just making the network functional or improving end user experience. In this episode, Chris tells his origin story at a wireless service provider and growth into a founder of multiple companies. He also shares his community…

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Embracing Change in 2025: Key Moves to Enhance eCommerce Supply Chain Success 37:21

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In this week's episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding delves into the shifting dynamics of small parcel shipping for 2025, with a focus on how the USPS's Delivering for America initiative is reshaping costs and complexities for lightweight shipments. Glenn discusses how these developments compel businesses to revise their strategies, emphasi…

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TNO022: Secure Automation at Enterprise Scale for the Public Sector with Red Hat Ansible (Sponsored) 1:08:21

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There are both benefits and challenges when adopting automation in the public sector, but Red Hat Ansible enhances efficiency, security and service delivery. With the right tooling, network operators can integrate automation into existing environments and improve network security. Providing insights into adopting automation in the public sector are…

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TNO021: An Operator’s Perspective on NetOps and Programming 47:04

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What’s it like to move from a NOC role to an operations and automation role? On today’s show we get the perspective of guest Joseph Nicholson, a Network Operations Engineer at NTT Data. He explains how he got started with automation, using tools like Python and Ansible, and the critical role of documentation in network... Read more »…

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Mastering the Chain: Leadership & Innovation in Supply Chain Management with Scott Luton 43:53

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Supply chain complexities are mounting. Are you equipped to lead through the chaos? In this compelling episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding and Scott Luton, CEO of Supply Chain Now, tackle the critical challenges facing today's leaders. Learn how to transform decision-making with insights from Gartner's latest research, and discover the po…

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TNO020: Automating Network Operations with Juniper Mist (Sponsored) 40:40

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Mist AI is a key part of Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform to simplify operations and optimize user experiences across wired and wireless networks. On today’s sponsored show, we explore the evolution of network operations and talk about the integration of AI and automation in the Juniper Mist platform. We also look at how Juniper has... Read …

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Ready-Made vs. Custom Cryptocurrency Exchange Script – Which One to Pick? 7:33

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Plurance explores the key differences between ready-made and custom cryptocurrency exchange scripts to help you make the right choice. A ready-made script offers faster deployment and cost-efficiency, while a custom-built solution provides tailored features and enhanced scalability. Plurance can guide you in selecting the ideal solution for your cr…

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TNO019: A Look At NetOps Inside a Colocation Facility 44:13

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Ever wonder what network operations are like inside a colocation facility? Today we talk with Scott Brookshire, CTO of OpenColo. Scott shares his journey into networking, how OpenColo was founded, and the evolution of the company from a few servers to a significant data center operation. We delve into what it means to run a... Read more »…

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USPS Realignment: Moving Towards Privatization 10:20

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, host Glenn Gooding delves into the controversial proposal by the Trump administration to privatize USPS by aligning it with the Commerce Department. Amidst strong resistance from the USPS Board of Governors and the American Postal Workers Union over concerns of rising rates and service cuts, Glenn unpacks the…

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TNO018: The Network Engineer’s Evolution: Thinking Like a Product Owner (Sponsored) 49:15

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What does it mean for a network engineer to develop a product mindset? And what does a product mindset have to do with network automation? Guest Peter Sprygada connects these concepts in today’s episode of Total Network Operations, sponsored by Itential. Peter says that as an organization advances its network automation capabilities, the impetus sh…

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TNO017: Lead People, Manage Machines and Processes 43:49

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Lead people. Manage machines and processes. That’s the the advice from Bill Hunter, today’s guest on Total Network Operations. Bill shares lessons of resilience and adaptability he learned early in his career, including the power of good habits. Bill and Scott discuss how to identify processes that can be automated and when and where to... Read mor…