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Nexthop Shares Key Insights from AusNOG 2025
Nexthop proudly participated in AusNOG 2025, Australia’s premier network operators' conference, where industry leaders gathered to explore the future of networking and infrastructure.
This year’s event placed a strong focus on network tools and monitoring, highlighting the growing importance of visibility, operational efficiency, and proactive network management.
The conference opened with a Vocus-hosted social event, providing an excellent opportunity for the industry to reconnect and share perspectives. Among the standout sessions was Lincoln Dale’s deep dive into AWS infrastructure, which offered valuable insights into cloud-scale network operations.
A highlight for Nexthop was David Brown’s presentation, which provided a fresh perspective on network monitoring methodology and showcased Nexthop’s commitment to driving innovation and best practices in the field.

Beyond the sessions, AusNOG 2025 reinforced the value of its passionate and supportive community. The event offered multiple opportunities to connect with peers, partners, and potential collaborators through social events and meeting breaks — an important part of keeping the industry connected and collaborative.
Looking to the future, discussions at the conference pointed toward a clear trend: greater automation and the influence of hyperscalers will continue shaping the networking and internet infrastructure space over the next few years.
Participation in AusNOG 2025 reflects Nexthop’s dedication to engaging with the community, sharing knowledge, and helping to evolve industry best practices. The team returns inspired to continue networking, learning, and evolving together with the wider industry.