Gaurab Raj Upadhaya, the SANOG 1 Organizer, discusses the inspiration and
evolution of network operators’ groups in the Asia Pacific region,
particularly focusing on SANOG (South Asian Network Operators Group).
Philip Smith, Senior Network Engineer with NSRC, provides context about
the collaboration among network operators, the growth of the Internet in
Asia, and the regional impact of NOGs. SANOG plays a crucial role in
educating and training network professionals, including people operating
R&E networks, which contributes to the development of the Internet in the
South Asian region.