This presentations speaks to the new and growing single-lambda 100G pluggables (100G-DR1/FR1/LR1) that are quickly taking over the space previously dominated by quad-lane (100G-SR4/LR4/ER4/ZR4) modules.

Two real-world examples of using RIPE Atlas to diagnose routing/forwarding issues. And hints at other uses.

This talk will recap fundamental optical concepts, make an attempt to help understand coherent pluggables and how it makes IPoDWDM possible.

Is Artificial Intelligence a cheat, a powerful tool, or something more?

This presentation delves into AI's evolving role, drawing parallels to past technological shifts like calculators and Excel. We’ll explore the undeniable benefits of AI, from boosting productivity to enabling groundbreaking innovation, while critically examining its risks, including data hallucinations and the proliferation of misinformation. From AI's foundational purpose to the cutting-edge applications of generative AI in complex industries like network interconnection, join me to understand how this transformative technology acts as a tool, teaches new possibilities, and at times, plays the trickster, demanding an open yet cautious mind.

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) works on developing the voluntary standards that underpin the global Internet. These standards often influence operational practices, network architecture, and protocol evolution across the ecosystem. This session will highlight some key developments at the IETF, including new standards proposals, newly chartered working groups, and hot topics gaining traction within the IETF community. Special attention will be given to areas of direct relevance to network operators.

Whether you’re tracking standards adoption, involved in deployments and operations, or just curious about emerging protocol trends, this talk will offer a concise, operator-focused view of what’s brewing at the IETF.