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Network Break

Packet Pushers
Vmware
Broadcom
Cisco
Cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks
Artificial Intelligence
Juniper Networks
Fortinet
Sd-Wan
Dell Technologies
Nvidia
Starlink
Return To Office Policies
HPE
Isovalent
AI Ethernet
SASE
Ddos
Supply Chain Issues
Open Source Software

Network Break keeps you informed with fast, focused analysis of IT news, products, tech trends, and business outcomes. Blending sharp commentary with a touch of humor, hosts Drew Conry-Murray & Johna Till Johnson sift through the weekly landslide of press announcements, product launches, financial reports, and marketing decks to find the stories worth talking about. You come away with the informat... more

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Take a Network Break! We start with a relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb. We’ll move on to an acquisition by Palo Alto Networks, another hiccup from our friends at Cloudflare, some AI announcements by Itential and Glueware, ... more

Take a Network Break! Red Hat Samba server has a remote command execution vulnerability, and we cover some follow-up on fusion as a viable energy source (still a work in progress). On the news front, we search for signs in SoftBank’s sale of its Nivi... more

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Take a Network Break! We start with a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Unified Contact Center Express. On the news front it’s a Cisco triple play: the company brings AI to professional services and tech support with Cisco IQ, debuts converged infras... more

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Take a Network Break! We start with some educational content on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, and sound the alarm about a sandbox escape affecting the Firefox browser. On the news front, a DNS issue triggers a major Azure outage that affected numer... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Hale
CTO at IBM SEV1
IBM
Episode: NB553: Palo Alto Networks Acquires Chronosphere; New Agentic AI Products for Orchestration and Networking
Joe Doherty
ThousandEyes product solutions architect
Cisco ThousandEyes
Episode: NB552: Nokia Switches On AI Ops; IBM Seeks a Quantum of Advantage
Rich Campagna
SVP of Products at Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Episode: NB540: PQE In PAN-OS; FBI Warns 7-Year Old Cisco Bug Under Attack
Dennis Thunkachin
CEO and co-founder of Lightyear
Lightyear
Episode: NB538: AI Copilot To Help Steer HPE SASE; SoftBank Will Test 5G Airships
Mayuri Kulkarni
Director of Product Management for Prisma SD-WAN and Prisma SASE
Palo Alto Networks
Episode: NB535: Tomahawk Ultra Chops Congestion; Denmark Invests for Quantum Advantages
John Green
CTO and Chief Security Officer for the Aruba Networking Division of HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Episode: NB532: HPE Deploys AI Agents Into GreenLake; Wi-Fi 7 Drives Q1 Switch Sales
Larry Luneta
VP AI Security and Networking Product Marketing
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Episode: NB532: HPE Deploys AI Agents Into GreenLake; Wi-Fi 7 Drives Q1 Switch Sales
Anand Oswal
Senior VP and General Manager of Network Security at Palo Alto Networks.
Palo Alto Networks
Episode: NB527: AWS Releases AI Agent for VMware Migration; Cisco Bullish On Customer AI Spending
Jeremy Rosbach
Chief Technical Evangelist and Lead Product Marketing Manager
Broadcom
Episode: NB523: CVE’s Reprieve, Google WAN For Sale, NVIDIA Pledges More US-Made Chips

Hosts

Drew Conry-Murray
Johna Till Johnson

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Ok show

    Used to like all packet pusher content, after Greg left not the same. Not the same energy and a lot of sobbing sounding hosts. Leave politics out of the shows please.

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    Javolono
    United States8 months ago
  • Used to be great

    Before Greg retired I would listen to every show except the sponsored ones, going on five years now. These days it is more like a contest to see how long I can last until Johna makes some asinine remark that makes me turn off the episode. The final straw was show 492 where she just had to bring up how much she doesn’t care if tech companies objectify women and defended Palo Alto for their booth babes stunt. Great that you are “not like the other girls,” Johna, but give me a break. I’ll no longer... more

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    1
    Stryker4526
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yes! Very good show

    Keep it going, very very informative and useful information. It is also a very feel good format, I like the commentary and the people just all around happy with this one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andr3wwww
    Germany2 years ago
  • Interesting discussion on current news in enterprise technology

    Network Break provides insightful and interesting discussion some of the enterprise technology news every week. This ranges from new products, deployment options or issues, standards and financial news that impacts information technology practitioners. The show notes include links to the detailed information behind the discussion and frequently multiple sources. An enjoyable way to hear what’s new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spuluka
    United States2 years ago
  • I guess my snark filter needs mor vCPUs

    Corey tries too hard to be snarkily clever and funny. It doesn't work for me. I spend too much brain power trying to follow his meandering versus his point. I don't have time for all of his self righteous, self loathing, obfuscated points. Tiring. I'm already tired from trying to keep up with on average 8 new significant features per day.

    Apple Podcasts
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    10339821
    United States5 years ago

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Some listeners have noted a shift in dynamic since the departure of previous co-hosts, affecting their enjoyment of the show.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and humorous commentary provided by the hosts on current IT events.
The podcast is seen as a valuable resource for staying updated on significant networking and cybersecurity news.
Overall, the balance between technical details and accessible discussion is highly praised, making it a favorite among IT professionals.

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#223
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#235
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NB552: Nokia Switches On AI Ops; IBM Seeks a Quantum of Advantage
Q: What kind of performance metrics should folks be looking into and why?
Network engineers should focus on standard web metrics such as HTTP response times and check for underlying issues like DNS resolution times and TCP connection establishment times.
NB552: Nokia Switches On AI Ops; IBM Seeks a Quantum of Advantage
Q: Can you start us off just for folks who may not be familiar, give us a brief overview of Cisco ThousandEyes and what you do?
Cisco ThousandEyes is an assurance platform providing end-to-end visibility from users to applications, across various networks.
NB543: Splunk, ServiceNow Announce AI Agents; Data Center Spending Runs Amok
Q: But can you see the impact on performance?
You got to wonder about that impact on performance, I assume if you're, you know, on an F5 platform, you're going to want a sizable box to make sure you've got the throughput and processes and capability to do this successfully.
NB543: Splunk, ServiceNow Announce AI Agents; Data Center Spending Runs Amok
Q: And do you know if there is a patch or a fix for this, or is it just keep an eye out?
Just keep an eye out at this point.
NB540: PQE In PAN-OS; FBI Warns 7-Year Old Cisco Bug Under Attack
Q: How does Palo Alto Networks ensure DNS security?
They ensure that all DNS requests and responses go through a centralized security mechanism that scans both to prevent attacks.

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This podcast offers insightful analysis of recent developments in IT and technology, with a blend of humor and sharp commentary that aims to make complex topics accessible. The hosts cover a wide range of themes, from cybersecurity threats and product innovations to corporate mergers and market shifts. Notable emphasis is placed on networking technologies and associated challenges, as listeners can expect discussions on security vulnerabilities, new product launches, and the implications of tech trends on business outcomes. This mix of timely news and expert commentary helps listeners stay informed about technological advancements and their impact on the IT landscape.

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2. Joe Doherty
3. Rich Campagna
4. Dennis Thunkachin
5. Mayuri Kulkarni
6. John Green
7. Larry Luneta
8. Anand Oswal

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