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February 21, 2024 • News
Guest Blog - Community at Its Best: Insights from NANOG 90
Attendee Shares Takeaways from NANOG's Most Recent Meeting
Internet technology and infrastructure is a constantly changing industry. Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for professionals and organizations alike. Enter NANOG, t…
Learn MoreJanuary 18, 2024 • Stories
NANOG 90 Keynote: Exploring the Internet History of Meeting Location
Mark Johnson Presents “Exploring the Internet History of North Carolina”
When contemplating the vibrant history of the Internet, California, home to the prestigious UCLA and the iconic "Birth of the Internet," may first come to mind. North Ca…
Learn MoreNovember 30, 2023 • Stories
From an African Refugee to an American Techie
A (Tech) Road Less Traveled with AWS's Les Williams
Maya Angelou once said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Learn MoreOctober 4, 2023 • Stories
Taste the Best of San Diego Without Ever Leaving Conference
N89 Venue Offers Award-Winning Dining, Activities, + Beaches On-Site
In less than two weeks, top-tier networking engineers worldwide will come together to expand horizons, trailblaze new frontiers, connect with peers + build the Internet …
Learn MoreSeptember 19, 2023 • Interviews
Pro Tips for Speaking at NANOG
Q & A with NANOG 89 Speaker ISOC's Aftab Siddiqui
Every meeting, the NANOG Program Committee (P.C.) works diligently to select the leading minds in information technology to educate and present the most pertinent + cutt…
Learn MoreAugust 24, 2023 • Stories
A (Tech) Road Less Traveled
Cohen Shares His Unconventional Path to a Career in Tech
As a 20-something American playing pro tennis in Europe during the late 1980s, a career in tech was not what Cohen saw in his future. Principal Program Manager for Micro…
Learn MoreAugust 8, 2023 • NANOG TV
VIDEO - NANOG Talks to SCN about Connecting the Underserved Locally
Making a Difference: People in the Community - Discussion with Seattle Community Network
According to their website, SCN is a community of passionate volunteers and is a cellular (4G LTE) Internet access network that works to provide fair access to underserv…
Learn MoreAugust 1, 2023 • News
NANOG 89 to Take Place in Historic + Iconic Coronado
Fun Facts About Your Next NANOG Meeting Destination
NANOG's 89th community-wide meeting will occur at the "secluded waterfront oasis" of Loews Coronado Bay Resort, located off the coast of San Diego, CA, on 16 - 18 Oct.
Learn MoreJuly 20, 2023 • Stories
A (Tech) Road Less Taken
Pignotti Shares Her Detoured Path into a Career in Tech
When the road ahead becomes grossly unknown, Regional Director for DE-CIX, Kendra Pignotti, welcomes and embraces the curve, making all the difference. Pignotti has a lo…
Learn MoreMay 31, 2023 • Stories
NANOG 88 Panel: "How to Survive NANOG as an Introvert"
Louie Lee Will Moderate Panel Discussing Coping Strategies for Introverted Attendees
A NANOG conference can be arduous for the introverted community as making new friends is not a strength nor a desire and/or socializing can be exhausting. "This is a pr…
Learn MoreMay 24, 2023 • Events
ABQNOG First Meeting a Success
“Every NOG Has Left Me with New Info, New Business Contacts, and New Friends”
We caught up with John Osmon, a seasoned industry pro and organizer of ABQNOG to talk about the new regional NOG meeting.“May the Fourth” is a date most tech people know…
Learn MoreMarch 27, 2023 • Stories
The (Tech) Road Less Taken
Marlin Martes Shares How to Make the Impossible Possible
"What I've found most surprising is that most people don't have a straightforward path to tech either. Everybody has different backgrounds. If you can get over the shame…
Learn MoreDecember 7, 2022 • Stories
Light up Your Immune System this Season
Healthy for the Holidays
The joy of the season welcomes delicious food and spirited get-togethers with loved ones. Unfortunately, the jolliness of the season can also bring abnormally high level…
Learn MoreNovember 9, 2022 • Community News
In Memory of Betty Burke
We mourn the loss of our Founding Executive Director and Community Advocate
During her decades of devotion to NANOG, Betty served as a leader, mentor, and advocate for our Community. Her determination and enthusiasm helped shape NANOG from its i…
Learn MoreMay 29, 2020 • Interviews
The 'cyber warrior' for Tribal broadband who’s helping transform Indian Country
A conversation with Matt Rantanen of Arcadian Infracom.
We spoke with Matt Rantanen to discuss his work in drafting policy and shaping solutions for the connectivity problems faced by American Indian reservations in the Unite…
Learn MoreJanuary 22, 2020 • Interviews
Promoting diversity + access in Internet tech
A conversation with Charisse Stokes + Trent Edwards of the Montgomery, Alabama Chamber of Commerce.
We believe our industry should reflect the true diversity of the world we live in.That’s why NANOG works to bring greater access to our tools, resources, and programming…
Learn MoreMarch 5, 2019 • Interviews
NANOG 76: Our Meeting Host Welcomes You!
A conversation with Josh Snowhorn of EdgeMicro.
We recently spoke with Josh Snowhorn of EdgeMicro, the Meeting Host of our next community-wide gathering.NANOG meetings offer multiple ways to meet and learn from others…
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