Tech Bytes are short sponsored audio segments that appear at the end of Network Break episodes. We also separate them into this standalone feed so it’s easy to stay in the loop on new vendor developments.
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Packet Pushers hosts Tech Bytes, a technology show with 250 episodes published.
Build Your Automation Foundation on Infrahub’s Data Management Platform (Sponsored)
Mar 30, 202618m0
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we talk network automation. More specifically, we dig into the need for proper data management to support your network automation initiatives. Automation relies on accurate, up-to-date inf
How Statseeker Delivers Critical Network Intelligence (Sponsored)
Mar 9, 202620m0
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we hear from Statseeker, a network monitoring company that collects high-fidelity network data to help engineers and administrators get visibility into physical, virtual, and logical inter
Protecting OT Networks When the Perimeter Vanishes (Sponsored)
Mar 2, 202615m0
OT networks used to be air-gapped. These days, more and more OT networks are being bridged by IT networks, which exposes critical industrial controls and other systems to serious risk. On today’s Tech Bytes, sponsored by
We Need More Network Engineers; Here’s Ideas to Make It Happen (Sponsored)
Feb 17, 202618m0
Where are all the network engineers? OK, obviously, there are network engineers out there, like the thousands of you listening to this podcast. But there’s an impression that the current generation is aging out of the pr
How AI Raises the Stakes for Data Protection (Sponsored)
Jan 26, 202619m0
Today on the podcast, data protection. There’s always been a tension between the need for companies to share data, whether among coworkers, partners, or customers; and the need to protect data, whether it’s for security,
How to Get DPUs from Niche to Transformative (Sponsored)
Dec 8, 202519m0
RG Nets builds gateways and centralized-authentication appliances to help manage and automate revenue-generating networks. On today’s Tech Bytes, we talk with RG Nets founder Simon Lok. But instead of talking about RG Ne
Bringing AI Reasoning to Infrastructure with Itential FlowAI (Sponsored)
Dec 1, 202511m0
Itential has announced FlowAI, a new offering that brings agentic AI to Itential’s network automation platform. On today’s Tech Bytes podcast Ethan Banks talks with Peter Sprygada, Chief Architect at Itential, about how
How IBM SevOne Delivers App-Centric Network Observability (Sponsored)
Nov 24, 202524m0
A lot of network monitoring tools allow you to say, “It’s not the network,” but a more useful tool would not only tell you that it’s not the network, but also what the problem actually is. Today our guest is Brandon Hale
MoMonitoring AI Agents and MCP Servers with Cisco ThousandEyes (Sponsored)
Nov 17, 202517m0
If you’re building, testing, or using AI agents and services, how can you get network visibility into, and ensure performance of, these tools? On today’s Tech Bytes podcast, we talk with sponsor Cisco ThousandEyes about
Why Equinix Should Be Part of Your AI Network Strategy (Sponsored)
Oct 27, 202518m0
AI infrastructure conversations tend to be dominated by GPUs, data center buildouts, and power and water consumption. But networks also play a crucial role, whether to support huge file transfers to a compute cluster, st
Building a UEC-Supported AI Data Center Fabric With Nokia (Sponsored)
Oct 6, 202516m0
The network plays a key role in AI model and inference training. On today’s Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Nokia, we talk about why you need a high-performance network for AI training workloads, essential technologies
Palo Alto Networks Advances DNS Security with ADNSR (Sponsored)
Aug 25, 202518m0
DNS security is our topic on today’s Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks. Specifically, Palo Alto Networks is here to talk about its Advanced DNS Resolver, or ADNSR, which provides a security-centric, clo
How Lightyear Makes ISP Management Painless (Sponsored)
Aug 11, 202516m0
Telecom and ISP lifecycle management can be tedious and opaque. On today’s Tech Bytes, we talk with sponsor Lightyear about its SaaS-based platform that handles telecom and ISP procurement, tracks installations and inven
Tech Bytes: How Is SD-WAN Driving SASE Success (Sponsored)
Jul 21, 202520m0
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we examine how SASE is being adopted and deployed by enterprise customers. What does this integration of networking and security mean for the teams that n
Build a Reliable DC Network With Nokia Validated Designs (Sponsored)
Jul 14, 202519m0
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we explore NVDs, or Nokia Validated Designs, for enterprise data center networks. NVDs are developed to address a broad set of customer requirements and undergo extensive testing of hardwa
New From HPE Discover—Networking, AI, and More (Sponsored)
Jun 24, 202520m0
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by HPE, we get a preview of HPE Discover. We talk about networking, security, and agentic AI announcements coming out of the event. We’ll also talk about how HPE is converging n
NetFlow Optimizer: More Insights, Less Flow Volume (Sponsored)
Jun 2, 202517m0
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, we talk about how to get more out of your NetFlow records with sponsor NetFlow Logic. NetFlow’s been around for a long time, and if you’re already including flow records as part of your m
Nix AI Risks With Palo Alto Networks Prisma AIRS, Prisma Access Browser (Sponsored)
May 19, 202515m0
AI is no longer on the horizon. It’s part of how people and products work today. And as AI finds its way into more business applications and processes, it can create new risks. On today’s Tech Bytes, sponsored by Palo Al
Sharpen Your Wireshark Skills at SharkFest'25 US (Sponsored)
May 12, 202512m0
SharkFest is the twice-yearly conference where Wireshark users and trainers gather to learn, share, and improve their packet and protocol analysis skills. The US version of SharkFest’25 is June 14 -19 in Richmond, VA. Ge
Network Observability AIOps Tips For Success (Sponsored)
Apr 21, 202523m0
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we’re talking AI readiness with sponsor Broadcom. More specifically, getting your network observability ready to support AI operations. This isn’t just a hardware or software issue. It’s a
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