The Internet Report

ThousandEyes
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.

  1. ITOps Lessons From Outages at Google Cloud and OpenAI

    JUN 25

    ITOps Lessons From Outages at Google Cloud and OpenAI

    Service delivery chains are often made up of a longer string of dependencies than you might expect. When an outage happens, the root cause might not be in your systems or even with a third-party provider you depend on. It could actually trace back to yet another third-party provider they rely on. We saw this phenomenon in action recently when some Cloudflare services were affected by an outage ultimately caused by Google Cloud issues. Tune in to hear more about what happened at Google Cloud and Cloudflare, and also explore takeaways from a recent OpenAI outage. ——— CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:50 Google Cloud Outage04:20 Google Cloud & the Cloudflare Outage08:26 OpenAI Outage12:45 Outage Trends: By the Numbers16:46 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights, check out the links below: - Explore the Google Cloud outage further on the ThousandEyes platform (no login required): https://alksjqkoqpogyviwdqlukavercvlzlsi.share.thousandeyes.com/ - Google Cloud Outage Analysis: June 12, 2025: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/google-cloud-outage-analysis-june-12-2025?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep4_podcast - The Guide to Next-generation Assurance: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep4_podcast ——— 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 LinkedIn or X: @thousandeyes

    17 min
  2. Level Up Your Cloud Monitoring With These Tips

    JUN 6

    Level Up Your Cloud Monitoring With These Tips

    Cloud monitoring requires holistic, end-to-end visibility across complex, interconnected environments rather than isolated metrics. Here are best practices CloudOps teams should keep in mind. ——— CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:47 What CloudOps Should Focus On13:14 Decision-making16:25 AI17:53 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights, check out the links below: - The Ultimate Cloud Migration Survival Kit: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/the-ultimate-cloud-migration-survival-kit?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep3_podcast - Cloud ROI: How To Measure Your Migration’s Impact: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/cloud-migration-roi?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep3_podcast ——— 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 LinkedIn or X: @thousandeyes

    19 min
  3. Decoding Stealth Outages: Strategies for Digital Resilience

    MAY 23

    Decoding Stealth Outages: Strategies for Digital Resilience

    Just because an outage is subtle, doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Learn how to catch those pesky “stealth outages” that can so easily slip under the radar, and also unpack recent service disruptions at Slack, Microsoft 365, and X. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:56 Slack08:16 Microsoft 36511:22 X13:26 Outage Trends: By the Numbers16:26 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights, check out the links below: - The Five Phases of Internet Outage Recovery: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/five-phases-internet-outage-recovery-infographic?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep2_podcast - The Guide to Next-generation Assurance: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep2_podcast ——— 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 LinkedIn or X at @thousandeyes.

    17 min
  4. A Story of Scale: Geoff Huston on the Evolution of Network Architecture

    MAY 10

    A Story of Scale: Geoff Huston on the Evolution of Network Architecture

    Journey through the evolution of network architecture and explore what the future might hold in this conversation with APNIC’s Chief Scientist Geoff Huston. Geoff and The Internet Report team will cover how the Internet has transformed significantly over the past four decades, scaling to meet rapidly growing demand. And they’ll also discuss how the challenge to “scale still more” continues today as the networking community evolves infrastructure to support emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:11 Meet Geoff Huston02:56 The Shift to Asymmetry10:58 The Challenge of Scale22:07 Moore's Law and Networking25:05 The Rise of CDNs26:07 Name-driven Architecture36:57 AI's Impact on Network Architecture45:08 Get in Touch ABOUT GEOFF HUSTONGeoff Huston AM is Chief Scientist at the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for the Asia Pacific region. An industry veteran, Geoff researches Internet infrastructure, IP technologies, and address distribution policies, among other topics. Learn more, explore his recent articles and presentations, and connect with Geoff through his website, www.potaroo.net. ——— For additional insights, check out The Internet Report’s latest blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-evolution-network-architecture?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep1_podcast And to learn more about how to deliver seamless digital experiences in a distributed IT landscape, read this eBook:  https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep1_podcast ——— 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 LinkedIn or X: @thousandeyes

    46 min
  5. Troubleshooting Tips & Outages at Zoom, Spotify & More

    APR 26

    Troubleshooting Tips & Outages at Zoom, Spotify & More

    Dive into recent service disruptions at Zoom, Spotify, SAP Concur, and Vanguard UK, and explore what they reveal about troubleshooting best practices for ITOps teams. Tune in now for insights from The Internet Report team or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:52 Zoom Outage04:40 SAP Concur Disruption 07:28 Spotify Outage10:58 Vanguard Outage13:59 By the Numbers16:01 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights, check out the links below: - The Internet Report’s latest blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-troubleshooting-tips-zoom-spotify-outages?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep6_podcast - The Five Phases of Internet Outage Recovery: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/five-phases-internet-outage-recovery-infographic?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep6_podcast - The Guide to Next-generation Assurance: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep6_podcast  ——— 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 LinkedIn or X: @thousandeyes

    17 min
  6. Why Even 1% Packet Loss Can Impact User Experiences

    APR 11

    Why Even 1% Packet Loss Can Impact User Experiences

    Packet loss can be bad news for network flows and customer experience. However, in our experience, NetOps teams tend to focus on major spikes in packet loss, while overlooking smaller amounts like 1 or 2%. This might be a mistake.  Tune in for a deep dive into research findings suggesting that even 1% packet loss can significantly impact user experience—and recommendations for steps NetOps teams should take as a result. ——— CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:07 The Surprising Impact of 1% Packet Loss02:50 Research Methodology08:17 Key Findings13:55 Recommendations for NetOps Teams16:48 Additional Research22:30 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights on our packet loss research, explore all three parts of our Path Quality blog series: - Path Quality Part 1: The Surprising Impact of 1% Packet Loss: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/path-quality-surprising-impact-one-percent-packet-loss?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep5_podcast - Path Quality Part 2: Understanding the Impact of Packet Loss on Applications: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/path-quality-understanding-impact-packet-loss-applications?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep5_podcast - Path Quality Part 3: Is BBR the Future of Congestion Avoidance?: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/path-quality-brr-future-congestion-avoidance?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep5_podcast And to learn more about how to deliver seamless digital experiences in a distributed IT landscape, read this eBook:  https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep5_podcast  ——— 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 ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORTThis 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

    23 min
  7. Understanding Service Disruptions at X, Workday & Mastercard

    MAR 21

    Understanding Service Disruptions at X, Workday & Mastercard

    Go under the hood of recent service disruptions at X, Workday, and Mastercard—and explore why it’s so important to quickly (and accurately) identify the root cause of an outage. ——— CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:59 X Outage07:08 Workday Outage11:00 Mastercard Service Disruption14:48 By the Numbers16:05 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights, check out The Internet Report’s latest blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-service-disruptions-x-workday-mastercard?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep4_podcast And to learn more about how to deliver seamless digital experiences in a distributed IT landscape, read this eBook:  https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep4_podcast  ——— 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 LinkedIn or X at @thousandeyes

    17 min
  8. Unpacking the Slack Outage & Other Backend Issues

    MAR 8

    Unpacking the Slack Outage & Other Backend Issues

    Dive into the recent Slack outage and disruptions at Microsoft 365, Grafana Cloud, and Otter.ai—plus, explore key takeaways for ITOps teams. ——— CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:48 Slack Outage06:55 Microsoft 365 Outage11:44 A Pair of Otter.ai Outages14:21 Grafana Cloud Disruption15:55 By the Numbers17:58 Get in Touch ——— To learn more about how to deliver seamless digital experiences in a distributed IT landscape, read this eBook:  https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q3_internetreport_q3fy25ep3_podcast  ——— 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 LinkedIn or X at @thousandeyes.

    19 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    ThousandEyes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    116
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    Clean
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    © 2025 ThousandEyes

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