dianagoovs - Network

We’re all so numb to big numbers now but do you realize how much $40 billion is??If I remember correctly, the UN’s World Food Program...

We’re all so numb to big numbers now but do you realize how much $40 billion is??

If I remember correctly, the UN’s World Food Program calculated it would cost $6.6 billion to END WORLD HUNGER. $40 billion is six times that amount. On stock buybacks.

This is why digging through random government documents is fun.Newly published documents indicate Google Fiber has homed in on Boise and...

This is why digging through random government documents is fun.

Newly published documents indicate Google Fiber has homed in on Boise and surrounding Ada County as its expansion targets in Idaho.

#broadband #fiber

https://www.fiercetelecom.com/broadband/google-fiber-eyes-boise-idaho-expansion-target

Our boy was promoted to branch manager today. They grow up so fast. #dogsofmstdn #dogsofmastodon

Our boy was promoted to branch manager today. They grow up so fast. #dogsofmstdn #dogsofmastodon

Too early for #caturday ??

Too early for #caturday ??

I’m in a relationship with risotto.

I’m in a relationship with risotto.

I need to become famous solely to have Henry Louis Gates Jr. map my geneology like on Finding Your Roots.

I need to become famous solely to have Henry Louis Gates Jr. map my geneology like on Finding Your Roots.

For those keeping track, T-Mobile also reported data breaches in Aug 2018, Nov 2019, March 2020, a second 2020 breach revealed in Jan 2021,...

For those keeping track, T-Mobile also reported data breaches in Aug 2018, Nov 2019, March 2020, a second 2020 breach revealed in Jan 2021, Aug 2021 and now this breach (Nov ‘22-Jan ‘23). Five consecutive years at least. Seriously what is going on over there?? I’m curious what #cybersecurity folks think of these repeated events. Any thoughts??

If I could tell everyone one thing it would be to please, if you can, sign up for recurring donation of even $5 per month for your local...

If I could tell everyone one thing it would be to please, if you can, sign up for recurring donation of even $5 per month for your local animal rescue, food bank, homeless shelter or whatever. They’re the ones who will feel this, especially the folks in more rural areas.

Wow. Amazon is axing its AmazonSmile program, which allowed Amazon customers to have the company contribute a portion of proceeds from sales...

Wow. Amazon is axing its AmazonSmile program, which allowed Amazon customers to have the company contribute a portion of proceeds from sales to the charity of their choice. Imagine a lot of nonprofits are going to take a hit from this move.
This, of course, comes on the heels of massive layoffs at the company. $AMZN

Am I doing this right? Dutch oven overnight loaf one of two. #bread #BakingIt

Am I doing this right? Dutch oven overnight loaf one of two. #bread #BakingIt

Guys, if you haven’t checked out Silverlinings yet, you should! We’ve got a lot of great stuff going on over there. #cloud...

Guys, if you haven’t checked out Silverlinings yet, you should! We’ve got a lot of great stuff going on over there. #cloud

www.silverliningsinfo.com

Please boost before the January 13 deadline!I asked more than 40 states whether they were challenging the FCC's new broadband map....

Please boost before the January 13 deadline!
I asked more than 40 states whether they were challenging the FCC's new broadband map. Here's what I found. #broadband

https://www.fiercetelecom.com/broadband/fcc-broadband-map-challenges-near-350k-deadline-looms

REMINDER: If you have beef with the @FCC's new broadband coverage map, you have until THIS FRIDAY to challenge service availability...

REMINDER: If you have beef with the @FCC's new broadband coverage map, you have until THIS FRIDAY to challenge service availability claims.

More on how to use the map and file challenges here:

https://www.fiercetelecom.com/broadband/fccs-new-broadband-map-out-heres-how-use-it

😱 Important to note largest footprint doesn't mean largest in terms of subscribers. But still. So many interesting details in this...

😱 Important to note largest footprint doesn't mean largest in terms of subscribers. But still. So many interesting details in this report.

https://www.fiercetelecom.com/broadband/isp-biggest-fixed-broadband-footprint-us-ist-mobile

Lumen Technologies’ new CEO - a former Microsoft exec - wants to bring a key tech mantra to telecom. In one of her first public...

Lumen Technologies’ new CEO - a former Microsoft exec - wants to bring a key tech mantra to telecom. In one of her first public appearances since taking over two months ago, she detailed plans to radically transform the company’s culture. She’s bringing in new blood to do it and is also reevaluating the company’s residential Quantum Fiber expansion. Here's what you need to know. #telecom #broadband

https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/lumens-new-ceo-prepares-reset-new-hires-culture-shift

Please boost! We just launched our new site, Silverlinings, which aims to take a critical look at the #cloud marketplace and those building...

Please boost! We just launched our new site, Silverlinings, which aims to take a critical look at the #cloud marketplace and those building the infrastructure. In addition to news you can expect a whole lot of analysis, opinions, snark and quirkiness. Buckle up and sign up for our newsletter to join us on this wild ride!

https://www.silverliningsinfo.com

My cat has no teeth and she’s cuter than your cat. #CatsOfMastododon

My cat has no teeth and she’s cuter than your cat. #CatsOfMastododon

Did your company move workloads to the cloud and then decide it wasn't for you? Email me and let's talk! You can reach me at...

Did your company move workloads to the cloud and then decide it wasn't for you? Email me and let's talk!

You can reach me at dgoovaerts@questex.com, use the subject line "Cloud repatriation" to ensure I see the message!

#repatriation #cloud #enterprise

NEW: Our new pub Silverlinings goes live later this week. And I want to hear from YOU, cloud network engineers and architects!! Email me at...

NEW: Our new pub Silverlinings goes live later this week. And I want to hear from YOU, cloud network engineers and architects!! Email me at dgoovaerts@questex.com and let’s chat about what goes into building the cloud, what’s going right and - even better - what’s going wrong and needs to be fixed.
#cloud #cloudengineer #cloudinfrastructure

More about the site here: https://bit.ly/3Z5VEu0

Starting the new year with jury duty tomorrow. Fun.

Starting the new year with jury duty tomorrow. Fun.