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An unobstructed flow of data is paramount when it comes to achieving a smooth and fast network experience for users. As a network administrator, it is essential to ensure a fair distribution of bandwidth for resource-intensive applications, maintain an uninterrupted flow of network speed, and guarantee a secure network that’s free from internal and external threats. It is also important to keep an eye on latency, packet loss, and jitter and comply with service level agreements (SLAs).

In the fast-paced world of technology, milestones come and go, but some leave a lasting mark. The past year has been a defining chapter in the Obkio saga, lifting our achievements to new heights. There are several exciting developments from this past year that we can't wait to share with all of you. Let’s dive in!

Business growth and network expansion happens in tandem, bringing forth an intricate web of connections, potentially leading to challenges in efficient network management and the looming threat of unexpected outages. The repercussions of such outages extend beyond operational disruptions, incurring huge costs for organizations. As networks evolve, locating the root cause of issues becomes increasingly challenging.

In this post, Doug Madory reviews the highlights of his wide-ranging internet analysis from the past year, which included covering the state of BGP (both routing leaks and progress in RPKI), submarine cables (both cuts and another historic activation), major outages, and how geopolitics has shaped the internet in 2023.