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Ethan Banks interviews Ryan Hamel about the benefits of boring network design and the importance of simplicity and standardization.

Ethan Banks sits down with Ryan Hamel at the 96th North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG96). Ryan, a network automation developer for the Zayo Group, talks about why boring network design is actually a good thing. He and Ethan explore why simplicity and standardization are key to long-term success. They also emphasize the importance of ... Read more »

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