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hyperscalers procurement market

The Hyperscaler Procurement Playbook, Reverse-Engineered from Public Filings

I get asked a version of this question several times a year. "How do the hyperscalers actually buy optical modules — what are they doing that we should be doing?

Rene Fichtmueller / 2026-06-05 / ~4 min read min read
rpki peering hyperscalers

RPKI Is 14 Years Old and Still Optional. That's About to End.

The RPKI standard was published in 2012. Origin validation has been technically possible since 2014. The first major transit operators started enforcing in 2018. As of 2026, ROA coverage globally

Rene Fichtmueller / 2026-05-27 / ~3 min read min read