Rewriting the Rules of Global Networking: Insights from ZeroTier’s Feature on the Great Things with Great Tech Podcast

In late May, ZeroTier was featured on the 100th episode of the “Great Things with Great Tech” podcast. During the hour-long episode, ZeroTier’s founder Adam Ierymenko and CEO Andrew Gault sat down with podcast host Anthony Spiteri to discuss ZeroTier’s unique beginnings and how it’s redefining connectivity for a cloud-driven, edge-connected world.

Looking for a few key takeaways? Check them out and watch a recording of the full episode below.

From open source roots to global impact

Adam Ierymenko’s journey to developing ZeroTier began with early programming on a Commodore 64 and a career marked by frustration with the complexity and rigidity of enterprise networking. Inspired by open-source ideals and a desire to make networking simpler, Ierymenko built a solution that would let people connect devices effortlessly, no matter where they are. That idea turned into ZeroTier in 2011 — a platform that blends the best parts of VPNand SDN into one seamless, ready-to-use solution. It’s this focus on simplicity and flexibility that ZeroTier customers benefit from today, whether they’re setting up remote access for a small team or managing thousands of devices across the globe.

Use cases: from gaming to industrial automation

ZeroTier’s flexibility has led to adoption across a wide range of industries and applications. Gamers use it to connect rigs across continents, while industrial operators rely on it to manage everything from oil wells to drones in remote or hostile environments. It’s the kind of tool that just works — whether you’re looking for low-latency gaming connections or secure, always-on remote access in places where traditional networking doesn’t cut it. You can also find ZeroTier powering everything from edge computing and IoT to self-hosted, airgapped setups, basically anywhere people need a reliable connection without the usual networking headaches.

Connecting the future

As the world moves toward a future with billions of connected devices, including robots, cars, and even medical implants, ZeroTier is positioned to be the connective fabric of the next-generation internet. The platform’s focus on scalability, reliability, and ease of use makes it an ideal option to support the explosive growth of edge devices. And the recently announced updates to the ZeroTier One platform, including a redesigned UI and ReBAC features, make it even easier for users to manage and secure those growing networks.

To hear the full Great Things with Great Tech episode “Networking Without Borders and the Future of Connectivity with ZeroTier,” click here.

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