# Kentik Blog

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Highlights

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Introducing Kentik AI Advisor: The Future of Network Intelligence\\
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by Eric Hian-Cheong](/content/blog/ai-advisor/index.html) \\
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Beyond Observability: Why Network Intelligence Will Make Traditional Network Management Obsolete\\
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by Avi Freedman](/content/blog/network-intelligence/index.html) \\
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Kentik Brings Network Intelligence to ServiceNow\\
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by Jason McKerr](/content/blog/kentik-brings-network-intelligence-to-servicenow/index.html) \\
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Announcing the Cloud Latency Map\\
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by Doug Madory](/content/blog/announcing-the-cloud-latency-map/index.html) \\
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The Cloud Conundrum: Optimizing Without Compromise\\
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by Rosalind Whitley](/content/blog/the-cloud-network-conundrum-optimizing-without-compromise/index.html) \\
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Simplifying Multi-cloud Visibility\\
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by Phil Gervasi](/content/blog/simplifying-multi-cloud-visibility/index.html) \\
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RPKI ROV Deployment Reaches Major Milestone\\
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by Doug Madory, Job Snijders](/content/blog/rpki-rov-deployment-reaches-major-milestone/index.html) \\
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Unleashing the Power of Kentik Data Explorer for Cloud Engineers\\
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by Phil Gervasi](/content/blog/unleashing-the-power-of-kentik-data-explorer-for-cloud-engineers/index.html) \\
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of SNMP and Streaming Telemetry\\
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by Phil Gervasi](/content/blog/the-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-snmp-and-streaming-telemetry/index.html) \\
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Diving Deep into Submarine Cables: The Undersea Lifelines of Internet Connectivity\\
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by Phil Gervasi](/content/blog/diving-deep-into-submarine-cables-undersea-lifelines-of-internet-connectivity/index.html) \\
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A Brief History of the Internet’s Biggest BGP Incidents\\
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by Doug Madory](/content/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-internets-biggest-bgp-incidents/index.html) \\
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BGP Routing Tutorial Series: Part 1\\
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by Avi Freedman](/content/blog/bgp-routing-tutorial-series-part-1/index.html)

Contributors

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Lauren Basile\\
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Principal Product Marketing Manager](/content/blog/author/lauren-basile/index.html) \\
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Avi Freedman\\
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Co-founder & CEO](/content/blog/author/avi/index.html) \\
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Eric Hian-Cheong\\
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Senior Product Marketing Manager](/content/blog/author/eric-hian-cheong/index.html) \\
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General Manager, Service Provider](/content/blog/author/jezzibell-gilmore/index.html) \\
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Mike Ho\\
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VP of Emerging Technology](/content/blog/author/mike-ho/index.html) \\
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Technical Product Manager](/content/blog/author/aaron-kagawa/index.html) \\
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CMO](/content/blog/author/david-klein/index.html) \\
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Mary LeBlanc\\
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People Operations](/content/blog/author/mary-leblanc/index.html) \\
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Doug Madory\\
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Director of Internet Analysis](/content/blog/author/doug-madory/index.html) \\
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Field CTO](/content/blog/author/jryburn/index.html) \\
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Vice President of Product Marketing](/content/blog/author/steve-stover/index.html) \\
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Greg Villain\\
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Director, Technical Product Management](/content/blog/author/greg-villain/index.html)

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[Beyond Their Intended Scope: BGP Goof-UPX](/content/blog/beyond-their-intended-scope-bgp-goof-upx/index.html)

by [Doug Madory](/content/blog/author/doug-madory/index.html)

February 18, 2025

In this second installment of Beyond Their Intended Scope, we analyze a recent BGP leak out of Brazil that briefly affected networks around the world. Because this routing mishap was a path leak (i.e., did not involve any mis-originations and therefore immune from RPKI ROV protection), it demonstrates why we need a thing called ASPA … ASAP.

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[Cloud Networks](/content/blog/category/cloud-networking/index.html),

[Cost Optimization](/content/blog/category/cost-optimization/index.html)

[Evaluating Cloud Gateways for Cost and Performance](/content/blog/evaluating-cloud-gateways-for-cost-and-performance/index.html)

by [Phil Gervasi](/content/blog/author/phil-gervasi/index.html)

February 13, 2025

Cloud networking costs can escalate due to inefficient routing and limited visibility. Kentik’s cloud visibility and analytics solution helps engineers optimize transit, reduce costs, and improve performance by analyzing AWS Transit Gateways and exploring alternatives like direct peering, storage endpoints, and AWS CloudWAN.

[Read More](/content/blog/evaluating-cloud-gateways-for-cost-and-performance/index.html)

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[Life at Kentik](/content/blog/category/life-at-kentik/index.html)

[Celebrating a Year of Impact: Kentik Cares Giving Program](/content/blog/celebrating-a-year-of-impact-kentik-cares-giving-program/index.html)

by [Mary LeBlanc](/content/blog/author/mary-leblanc/index.html)

February 11, 2025

In 2024, the Kentik Cares Giving Program achieved incredible success! We’ve collectively donated $14,904 to causes close to our hearts. From local shelters to global relief efforts, we’ve made a real impact. Curious to see how we did it and what’s next? Read on to learn more about our first year of giving back — and the positive change we’re creating together!

[Read More](/content/blog/celebrating-a-year-of-impact-kentik-cares-giving-program/index.html)

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[AI](/content/blog/category/ai/index.html)

[Data-Driven AI: The Key to Network Observability](/content/blog/data-driven-ai-the-key-to-network-observability/index.html)

by [Phil Gervasi](/content/blog/author/phil-gervasi/index.html)

January 30, 2025

AI has the power to optimize network performance, detect anomalies, and improve capacity planning, but its effectiveness depends on high-quality data. Without a strong data foundation, AI remains a theoretical tool rather than delivering real operational value.

[Read More](/content/blog/data-driven-ai-the-key-to-network-observability/index.html)

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[Internet Analysis](/content/blog/category/internet-analysis/index.html)

[TikTok Emerges from Shutdown Without Bytedance’s US CDN](/content/blog/tiktok-emerges-from-shutdown-without-bytedances-us-cdn/index.html)

by [Doug Madory](/content/blog/author/doug-madory/index.html)

January 21, 2025

Kentik’s Doug Madory looks into this weekend’s 14-hour outage of popular video sharing service TikTok, which was slated to be banned from the US per recent legislation. While TikTok came back, it is notably no longer being served by parent company Bytedance’s US CDN. We delve into the traffic statistics in this blog post.

[Read More](/content/blog/tiktok-emerges-from-shutdown-without-bytedances-us-cdn/index.html)

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[AI](/content/blog/category/ai/index.html),

[Product](/content/blog/category/product/index.html)

[Democratizing Access to Network Telemetry with Kentik Journeys](/content/blog/democratizing-access-to-network-telemetry-with-kentik-journeys/index.html)

by [Phil Gervasi](/content/blog/author/phil-gervasi/index.html)

January 16, 2025

In this post, discover how Kentik Journeys integrates large language models to revolutionize network observability. By enabling anyone in IT to query and analyze network telemetry in plain language, regardless of technical expertise, Kentik breaks down silos and democratizes access to critical insights simplifying complex workflows, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring secure, real-time access to your network data.

[Read More](/content/blog/democratizing-access-to-network-telemetry-with-kentik-journeys/index.html)

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[Internet Analysis](/content/blog/category/internet-analysis/index.html)

[Anatomy of an OTT Traffic Surge: Netflix Rumbles Into Wrestling](/content/blog/anatomy-of-an-ott-traffic-surge-netflix-rumbles-into-wrestling/index.html)

by [Doug Madory](/content/blog/author/doug-madory/index.html)

January 08, 2025

On Monday, Netflix debuted professional wrestling as its latest foray into live event streaming. The airing of WWE’s Monday Night Raw followed Netflix’s broadcasts of a heavily-promoted boxing match featuring a 58-year-old Mike Tyson and two NFL games on Christmas Day. In this post, we look into the traffic statistics of how these programs were delivered.

[Read More](/content/blog/anatomy-of-an-ott-traffic-surge-netflix-rumbles-into-wrestling/index.html)

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[Industry Trends](/content/blog/category/industry-trends/index.html)

[AWS re:Invent 2024: A Week of Innovation and Excitement](/content/blog/aws-re-invent-2024-a-week-of-innovation-and-excitement/index.html)

by [Justin Ryburn](/content/blog/author/jryburn/index.html)

December 23, 2024

AWS re:Invent 2024 brought together a record-breaking 80,000 attendees in Las Vegas to explore the latest innovations in cloud computing, from generative AI to sustainability. In this post, Justin Ryburn shares his key takeaways from the event, highlighting AWS’s vision for the future and the vibrant energy of the conference.

[Read More](/content/blog/aws-re-invent-2024-a-week-of-innovation-and-excitement/index.html)

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[Cloud Networks](/content/blog/category/cloud-networking/index.html)

[Comparing Azure NSG and VNet Flow Logs](/content/blog/comparing-azure-nsg-and-vnet-flow-logs/index.html)

by [Phil Gervasi](/content/blog/author/phil-gervasi/index.html)

December 20, 2024

Azure VNet flow logs significantly improve network observability in Azure. Compared to NSG flow logs, VNet flow logs provide broader traffic visibility, enhanced encryption status monitoring, and simplified logging at the virtual network level enabling advanced traffic analysis and a more comprehensive solution for modern cloud network management.

[Read More](/content/blog/comparing-azure-nsg-and-vnet-flow-logs/index.html)

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[Observer Bias: A Look Back at 2024](/content/blog/observer-bias-a-look-back-at-2024/index.html)

by [Leon Adato](/content/blog/author/leon-adato/index.html)

December 20, 2024

Leon Adato takes a lighthearted and personal look back at 2024, reflecting on the standout moments and trends that caught his eye throughout the year. In his signature off-the-cuff style, Leon shares his unique perspective on the past year’s highlights.

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