NetCores MCP

Analyze the normalized k-core evolution of major content providers using NetCores data:

ASNs to analyze:
- AS10310: Yahoo/Oath Holdings Inc.
- AS8403: Spotify GmbH  
- AS22822: Limelight Networks (Edgio)
- AS13414: Twitter Inc.
- AS15133: Edgecast Inc.
- AS43996: Booking.com BV
- AS16276: OVH SAS
- AS46489: Twitch Interactive Inc.

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for these ASNs from 2010-2025
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-core = (ASN's k-core value) / (maximum k-core in Internet topology)
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core means: it measures each ASN's relative importance in the network, where 1.0 means the ASN has the highest connectivity level in the entire Internet topology for that time period
4. Highlight periods of significant growth or decline in the normalized k-core values
5. Identify which content providers show the most dramatic changes in network centrality
6. Correlate normalized k-core changes with major business events (acquisitions, service launches, strategic pivots)

Analyze ByteDance/TikTok's explosive network growth using normalized k-core analysis:

ASNs to examine:
- AS396986: ByteDance Inc. (Global)
- AS138915: ByteDance Singapore Pte Ltd
- AS24429: ByteDance/TikTok Singapore
- AS209242: ByteDance Ltd (Europe)
- AS211606: TikTok Technology Limited

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for all ByteDance/TikTok ASNs from 2018-2025
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-core = (ASN's k-core value) / (maximum k-core in Internet topology)
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core represents: it shows each ASN's relative network importance, where higher values indicate greater centrality in global Internet connectivity
4. Compare ByteDance's normalized k-core growth trajectory to established tech giants (Google, Facebook, Netflix)
5. Identify key inflection points in network expansion and correlate with major TikTok milestones (app launches, regulatory events, user growth phases)
6. Analyze how TikTok's rapid scaling transformed from a startup to a major Internet infrastructure player

The plot should demonstrate TikTok's unprecedented rise in global network centrality.

Examine Disney's transformation from traditional media to streaming giant using normalized k-core analysis:

Disney ASNs:
- AS22604: Disney Worldwide Services Inc.
- AS11795: Disney Online Technology LLC
- AS40911: Disney Streaming Services
- AS23344: Disney Enterprises Inc.

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for all Disney ASNs from 2015-2024
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-core = (ASN's k-core value) / (maximum k-core in Internet topology)
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core means: it quantifies Disney's relative position in global Internet infrastructure, where values closer to 1.0 indicate Disney's networks are among the most central and well-connected globally
4. Mark key Disney+ milestones on the plot: announcement (2017), launch (Nov 2019), COVID-19 surge (2020), global expansion phases
5. Compare Disney's normalized k-core evolution to other streaming services (Netflix AS2906, Amazon Prime)
6. Analyze the COVID-19 impact on Disney's network centrality during the streaming boom
7. Identify seasonal patterns related to major content releases and franchise launches

The visualization should clearly show Disney's dramatic infrastructure transformation from traditional broadcast to streaming-first network architecture.

Analyze Starlink's revolutionary satellite internet infrastructure using normalized k-core analysis:

SpaceX/Starlink ASNs:
- AS14593: Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (primary SpaceX ASN)
- AS142475: Starlink Internet Service
- AS397763: SpaceX Services Inc.

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for all Starlink ASNs from 2019-2024
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-core = (ASN's k-core value) / (maximum k-core in Internet topology)
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core represents: it measures Starlink's relative importance in global Internet connectivity, showing how satellite internet compares to traditional terrestrial networks
4. Mark key Starlink milestones on the plot: first launches (2019), beta service (2020), commercial availability (2021), global expansion phases
5. Compare Starlink's normalized k-core growth to traditional ISPs and legacy satellite providers (Hughes, Viasat)
6. Analyze how Starlink's unique satellite constellation approach affects its network centrality metrics
7. Examine the correlation between satellite deployment phases and normalized k-core improvements

The visualization should demonstrate how Starlink disrupted traditional satellite internet by achieving unprecedented network centrality for a satellite-based service.

Examine CDN77's evolution from European startup to global CDN using normalized k-core analysis:

CDN77 ASN:
- AS60068: CDN77 / Datacamp Limited (allocated June 4th, 2014)

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for AS60068 from 2014-2024
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-core = (ASN's k-core value) / (maximum k-core in Internet topology)
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core indicates: it shows CDN77's relative position in global Internet infrastructure, measuring how central their network is compared to the most connected networks worldwide
4. Mark key CDN77 expansion milestones on the plot: initial allocation (2014), major PoP deployments, 50-100Tbps capacity achievements
5. Compare CDN77's normalized k-core trajectory to established global CDNs (Cloudflare AS13335, Akamai AS20940)
6. Analyze correlation between peering relationships growth (now 228+ ISPs) and normalized k-core improvements
7. Identify patterns showing regional expansion impact on global network centrality

The plot should demonstrate how a European CDN can compete globally by strategically building network centrality through smart peering and infrastructure placement.

Analyze LinkedIn's network infrastructure evolution through Microsoft acquisition using normalized k-core analysis:

Key ASNs:
- AS14413: LinkedIn Corporation (maintained post-acquisition)
- AS8075: Microsoft Corporation (parent company)

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for both AS14413 and AS8075 from 2012-2024
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-shell index for both ASNs
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core reveals: it shows the relative network importance of LinkedIn vs Microsoft, where higher values indicate greater centrality in global Internet connectivity
4. Mark key timeline events on the plot: Microsoft acquisition announcement (June 2016), acquisition completion (Dec 2016), Azure migration start (2019)
5. Compare the normalized k-core trajectories of LinkedIn (AS14413) vs Microsoft (AS8075) before and after acquisition
6. Analyze how LinkedIn's infrastructure independence (2016-2019) appears in the normalized k-core data
7. Examine the impact of Azure migration on LinkedIn's network centrality metrics

The visualization should reveal whether LinkedIn's network importance changed relative to Microsoft's and how corporate acquisitions affect Internet topology centrality.

Examine Zoom's pandemic-driven infrastructure explosion using normalized k-core analysis:

Zoom ASN:
- AS30103: Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (registered 2014-03-25)

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for AS30103 from 2014-2024
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-core = (ASN's k-core value) / (maximum k-core in Internet topology)
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core demonstrates: it reveals Zoom's relative importance in global Internet infrastructure, showing how video conferencing demand elevated their network centrality
4. Mark critical pandemic timeline events: WHO pandemic declaration (March 2020), global lockdowns, return-to-office phases
5. Analyze the dramatic scaling from 10M to 300M daily participants and its impact on normalized k-core values
6. Compare Zoom's pandemic normalized k-core surge to other video platforms (Teams, Meet, WebEx)
7. Examine how cloud scaling strategy (AWS/Oracle expansion) affected network centrality metrics
8. Correlate peering relationships growth (269 peers, 27 upstreams) with normalized k-core improvements

The plot should vividly show how global crisis events can rapidly transform a company's Internet infrastructure importance from niche player to critical global connectivity hub.

Analyze Netflix's evolution into the world's most sophisticated content delivery network using normalized k-core analysis:

Netflix ASNs:
- AS2906: Netflix Streaming Services Inc. (primary ASN since 2009)
- AS40027: Netflix Open Connect (embedded CDN appliances)

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for both AS2906 and AS40027 from 2009-2024
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-core = (ASN's k-core value) / (maximum k-core in Internet topology) for both ASNs
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core reveals about Netflix's strategy: it shows how Netflix's dual-ASN approach optimizes their relative position in global Internet infrastructure, with different ASNs serving different connectivity functions
4. Mark key Netflix milestones: streaming launch (2007), international expansion (2010+), Open Connect launch (2012), global CDN maturity
5. Analyze the dual-ASN strategy impact: AS2906 for traditional peering vs AS40027 for embedded edge deployments
6. Compare Netflix's normalized k-core evolution to traditional CDNs and other streaming services
7. Examine how the "Heavy Outbound" traffic pattern with 658 global peers translates to normalized k-core metrics
8. Correlate Open Connect deployment phases with network centrality improvements

The visualization should demonstrate how Netflix revolutionized content delivery by building infrastructure that serves 95% of traffic through direct ISP connections, fundamentally changing Internet topology.

Examine Apple's evolution into one of the world's largest content delivery networks using normalized k-core analysis:

Apple ASN:
- AS714: Apple Inc. (managing 25+ million IP addresses)

REQUIRED ANALYSIS:
1. Retrieve normalized_shell_index data for AS714 from 2007-2024
2. CREATE A TIME-SERIES PLOT showing Normalized k-core = (ASN's k-core value) / (maximum k-core in Internet topology)
3. EXPLAIN what normalized k-core reveals about Apple's strategy: it demonstrates Apple's relative importance in global Internet infrastructure, showing how device ecosystem demands drove massive CDN investment to achieve top-tier network centrality
4. Mark key Apple service milestones: iTunes Store launch (2003), iPhone launch (2007), iCloud launch (2011), Apple TV+ (2019), major iOS releases
5. Analyze Apple Edge Cache (AEC) deployment impact on normalized k-core improvements
6. Compare Apple's infrastructure scaling (1,352 IPv4 prefixes, ranked #23 globally) to other tech giants
7. Examine how peering strategy with 541 networks and extensive Tier-1 connectivity translates to normalized k-core metrics
8. Correlate major product launches and user base growth with network centrality improvements

The visualization should demonstrate how Apple's device ecosystem strategy required building Internet infrastructure that rivals traditional ISPs and CDNs, fundamentally changing their role from device manufacturer to critical Internet infrastructure provider.