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Talking Proactive Optimization, ChatGPT Issues & More

Powerful things happen when ITOps teams move beyond a break-fix approach and lean into proactive optimization. 
Instead of just responding to issues as they occur, when teams have independent visibility into their end-to-end service delivery chain, they can proactively identify possible areas for optimization and improvement. For example, streamlining one small part of a complex process could shave seconds off the total transaction time; do this for every part of the process, and the efficiency savings can quickly add up.
In recent weeks, it appeared OpenAI’s ChatGPT may have been undergoing this type of optimization, as we observed material improvements in page load times and some evidence suggesting possible configuration changes and re-architecture in the pursuit of performance improvements.
Read on to learn more about what we saw at ChatGPT, as well as insights from incidents at companies including Grammarly, Bluesky, and Netflix, or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:48 ChatGPT Disruptions
08:17 Grammarly Issues
10:59 Netflix Issues
12:09 Bluesky Disruptions
13:26 Salesforce Outage
14:50 Verizon Fios Disruption
16:14 Outage Trends: By the Numbers
18:36 Get in Touch
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For additional insights on understanding and proactively optimizing digital experiences, read this eBook: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q2_internetreport_q2fy25ep2_podcast  
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Want to get in touch?
If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at InternetReport@thousandeyes.com. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes
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ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT
This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. 
Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue?
Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more.
Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Cisco ThousandEyes at Cisco Partner Summit Episode 2024

Find out how Cisco ThousandEyes is supporting Channel Partners, the latest and greatest on the integration with the AWS Migration Assistance Program, and a preview into what happened at Cisco Partner Summit 2024.
Subscribe to our Partner Newsletter: https://www.thousandeyes.com/partners/newsletter/

#12 with Grace Wanna

Neste episódio do #12 Podcast, tivemos o prazer de ter como convidada a Grace Wanna, Engenheira Informática, que passou um mês na Cisco Portugal através do programa da Girl Move Academy. Oiçam este episódio para conhecerem melhor a Grace e a sua paixão pela tecnologia!

Small Business, Big Solutions: Cloud Coverage with PTP

While the cloud has become table stakes for businesses, what it enables companies to do remains almost limitless. From faster collaboration to powering machine learning, the cloud is the key for SMBs everywhere. But what does that look like in application?
For a look into how the cloud is powering life sciences companies and how those learnings can apply to other SMBs, Ian is joined by Ethan Simmons, the managing partner of PTP, a top SMB partner of Cisco.
Learn more about Cisco SMB solutions for cloud networking: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/small-business/networking/index.html
Learn more about PTP’s offerings: https://ptp.cloud/services/

DORA & ITOps Best Practices; Plus BMO, Google Outages

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) goes into effect on January 17, 2025, and financial institutions serving the EU will need to meet an enhanced set of requirements related to risk management, network resilience, and incident reporting.
While DORA is directly applicable to EU financial institutions, it prompts important discussions about resilience and ensuring digital experiences that are relevant for all IT operations teams, regardless of industry or region.
Tune in to the podcast to hear The Internet Report team and special guest Bernie Clairmont, Product Solution Architect at ThousandEyes, dive deeper into DORA.
As usual, we’ll also unpack recent outages from the last few weeks, examining the DDoS attacks against the Internet Archive as well as some power and cooling problems at Google Cloud. We’ll also revisit a previous Azure outage and discuss the latest global outage numbers.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:20 DORA: What ITOps Teams Need to Know
18:38 BMO Disruption
21:16 Incident Retrospective: Azure Virtual Desktop Outage
25:00 Google Cloud Outage
27:47 Internet Archive Outage
29:35 Get in Touch 
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For more insights, check out the links below:
- The Internet Report Blog: DORA & ITOps Best Practices; Plus BMO, Google Outages: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-dora-itops-best-practices?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q2_internetreport_q2fy25ep1_podcast
- White Paper: ThousandEyes and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA): https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/digital-operational-resillience-act-dora-white-paper?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q2_internetreport_q2fy25ep1_podcast
- Blog: Introducing Adaptive API Monitoring: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/introducing-adaptive-api-monitoring?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q2_internetreport_q2fy25ep1_podcast
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Want to get in touch?
If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at InternetReport@thousandeyes.com. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes
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ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT
This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. 
Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue?
Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more.
Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

S5 E9: Talking identity security, MFA, and the vision and strategy for Cisco’s identity portfolio with Matt Caulfield

AB sits down with Matt Caulfield, VP of Identity and Duo, Cisco Security, to talk about the vision and strategy for Cisco’s identity portfolio. This insightful conversation spans various topics, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), social engineering, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in identity security technologies.

Tech Stories - ep 16 - The Return of X25

In this episode, we interview Alain Lanssiers, Service Provider Technical Leader at Cisco CX who knows more protocols than anyone around here. One day he casually decides to code a new feature for a protocol that was already old back then ...

Let’s Talk Status Pages & Salesforce, Microsoft Outages

A recent Salesforce outage highlighted the limitations of status pages and the importance of considering a variety of data points when identifying the source of an outage.
Tune in to hear The Internet Report team discuss what happened and why. They’ll also share insights from a recent Microsoft Outlook outage and cover the latest Internet outage trends.
Listen now or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:48 Salesforce Outage
10:00 Microsoft Outlook Outage
14:43 Outage Trends: By the Numbers
17:22 Get in Touch 
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For additional insights, check out the latest Internet Report blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-salesforce-microsoft-outage?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep6_podcast
And for more on troubleshooting digital experiences across owned and unowned networks, watch this webinar featuring The Internet Report’s Mike Hicks: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/apjc-troubleshooting-digital-experiences-across-owned-unowned-networks-webinar?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep6_podcast   
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Want to get in touch?
If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at InternetReport@thousandeyes.com. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes
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ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT
This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. 
Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue?
Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more.
Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Balance In Life With Jason W. Gallo

In this episode, Jason Marks, Gladys Kline, and their special guest Jason W. Gallo dive into the importance of balance in both personal and professional life. Jason W. Gallo shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn to becoming a global VP at Cisco, offering insights into his career and personal experiences. Tune in to hear a candid conversation about finding purpose and growth while navigating the complexities of the tech world.

Small Business, Big Solutions: Buttoning up Security with Port53

AI is everywhere. Every business is talking about it, and seemingly everyone has used it in one way or another. Are we in an AI revolution? What does it mean for the future of work, and the corresponding cybersecurity concerns that come with it? Is the toothpaste out of the tube?
To answer these questions and discuss what the future holds, our host Ian is joined by Omar Zarabi, President and CEO of Port53 Technologies, a top SMB partner of Cisco.
Learn more about Cisco SMB solutions for security: www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/…ness/security.html
Learn more about Port53’s security offerings: https://port53.com/