Tech Field Day Coverage

Our delegate panel includes independent writers and thought leaders, and we collect their coverage of the event, Tech Field Day presentations, and sponsoring companies here.

Celona’s Private Cellular Vision: Redefining Enterprise Connectivity at Scale

Celona’s presentation at Mobility Field Day 13 outlined their innovative approach to private cellular networks, emphasizing how they can redefine enterprise connectivity with improved scalability and control. They demonstrated their capabilities in deploying enterprise-specific 5G networks that promise to support critical applications with reliability, simplified operations, and enhanced performance. For more coverage of Mobility Field Day 13, please visit Techstrong IT.

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Celona’s Private Cellular Vision: Redefining Enterprise Connectivity at Scale

How Arista is Unifying Campus Networks with Wi-Fi 7, AIOps and Zero-Trust

Arista is advancing its campus network solutions by integrating Wi-Fi 7 technology, enhancing their AIOps capabilities, and incorporating zero-trust security strategies. These innovations aim to streamline network management and improve security protocols, aligning with modern enterprise needs for robust and efficient networking. For further insights on Mobility Field Day 13 coverage, visit Techstrong IT.

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How Arista is Unifying Campus Networks with Wi-Fi 7, AIOps and Zero-Trust

From GPU Gold Rush to Revenue Reality: How Mirantis k0rdent Transforms AI Infrastructure Dreams into Dollars

In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, Mirantis is making waves with its k0rdent platform, revolutionizing how businesses capitalize on GPU-intensive workloads. This transformative tool not only optimizes AI infrastructure but also significantly enhances the operational efficiency and revenue streams of enterprises engaged in AI and machine learning endeavors. Additional insights and coverage on this topic have been provided by Jack Poller on Techstrong AI.

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From GPU Gold Rush to Revenue Reality: How Mirantis k0rdent Transforms AI Infrastructure Dreams into Dollars

68 Days Ahead: Turning DNS Data into Compliance and Cyber Resilience

Marian Newsome explores how utilizing DNS data can enhance compliance and cyber resilience, providing organizations with a strategic advantage in preempting security threats. Through efficient data analysis, businesses are not only able to meet regulatory requirements but also fortify their defenses against potential cyberattacks. Discover more insights on this topic by Marian Newsome on LinkedIn Pulse.

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68 Days Ahead: Turning DNS Data into Compliance and Cyber Resilience

What If Your Storage Knew How to Talk Back?

Vriti Magee recently posted on LinkedIn following MinIO’s presentation at Cloud Field Day 23. PromptObject allows developers to interact with unstructured data using natural language prompts, retrieving structured JSON responses. This integration with LLM APIs and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes AI agent interactions with storage, enabling functions like listing buckets and generating dashboards.

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What If Your Storage Knew How to Talk Back?

Behind the Exabytes: A Field Note from Inside the Cloud

In this article, Vriti Magee takes a look at Sality’s presentation at Cloud Field Day 23. Scality’s RING platform, a practical storage architecture for data-intensive organizations, supports exabyte-scale growth and internal cloud services. Its disaggregated architecture allows independent scaling of compute, storage, and metadata, managing 12 exabytes of data with low latency and high reliability. Scality’s architecture supports native erasure coding, geo-distributed availability zones, and asynchronous replication, making it a backbone for regulated enterprises building internal clouds.

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Behind the Exabytes: A Field Note from Inside the Cloud

Glean Insights & Value from Unstructured Data With Qlik Answers

In a recent article by Jim Czuprynski, he explores the capabilities of Qlik Answers, a tool designed to help organizations extract meaningful insights from unstructured data. The article highlights how Qlik Answers uses advanced analytics and AI to simplify data processing, ensuring businesses can make informed decisions quickly. For more coverage of similar topics, check out Jim’s blog!

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Glean Insights & Value from Unstructured Data With Qlik Answers

Hammerspace and the Open Flash Platform at #AIIFD3

In this article, Ray Lucchesi discussed Hammerspace’s collaboration with the Open Flash Platform, highlighting its role at the AIIFD3 event. The focus was on how this partnership might leverage AI to enhance data management and storage solutions. For more in-depth coverage of AI Infrastructure Field Day, visit Ray Lucchesi’s blog on Silverton Consulting.

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Hammerspace and the Open Flash Platform at #AIIFD3

How Mainframe Observability Bridges Legacy and Modern Systems

This article discusses the vital role of mainframe observability in integrating legacy systems with modern technological infrastructures, focusing on its importance in maintaining robust system health and efficiency. It covers the challenges organizations face when connecting old and new computing environments and how observability tools help overcome these obstacles. Learn more about Broadcom’s WatchTower tools and insights from SHARE at Techstrong IT.

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How Mainframe Observability Bridges Legacy and Modern Systems

Share Cleveland 25 Took Mainframe to the Next Level

Jeffrey Powers recently covered the transformative advances seen at SHARE Cleveland 25 in elevating mainframe technology. This insightful piece discusses how the company leveraged innovative strategies to enhance their mainframe capabilities significantly. For additional insights from Jeffrey Powers, check his articles on LinkedIn Pulse.

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Share Cleveland 25 Took Mainframe to the Next Level

PopUp Mainframe: The Key to Faster, Cheaper, and Better Mainframe DevOps

The PopUp Mainframe concept is revolutionizing the realm of mainframe development, offering a dynamic and efficient environment conducive to DevOps practices. It allows organizations to streamline processes, reduce costs, and accelerate development cycles, making mainframe technology more accessible and manageable. For additional comprehensive coverage on this topic, watch for more articles on Techstrong IT.

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PopUp Mainframe: The Key to Faster, Cheaper, and Better Mainframe DevOps

Using Agentic AI to Assist Resilience with Opengear

Tom Hollingsworth recently explored how Opengear is leveraging agentic AI to enhance resilience within network management systems. His analysis highlights the significant role AI plays in fortifying network infrastructures against disruptions, ensuring robust and reliable connectivity. For further coverage of Tech Field Day at Cisco Live, you can read more by Tom Hollingsworth on Techstrong IT.

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Using Agentic AI to Assist Resilience with Opengear

cPacket: Every Packet Counts

Lars Trøen provides an insightful overview of cPacket’s technologies, emphasizing how critical each packet is in network monitoring and analysis. He demonstrated how cPacket’s solutions enable deeper visibility into network traffic, significantly aiding in performance tuning and security threat detection. For additional insights from Security Field Day 13, please visit his coverage on this topic.

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cPacket: Every Packet Counts

Can AI Parse Packet Captures?

Following the Viavi presentation at Cisco Live, Tom Hollingsworth explores the capability of artificial intelligence in interpreting packet captures effectively within IT networks. He investigates whether AI tools can match the diagnostic acumen traditionally reserved for seasoned network engineers. For additional insights on this topic, you can read more articles by Tom on Techstrong IT.

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Can AI Parse Packet Captures?

Apple OS26 Beta & GitHub Spark Breakdown | TSG Ep. 890 – Techstrong TV

In this episode of Techstrong Gang, Stephen Foskett joined Alan Shimel and the panel in discussing Broadcom’s VMware Cloud Foundation 9 launch event. They discussed the Apple OS26 beta, GitHub Spark, and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. The VCF 9 event highlights Broadcom’s simplification of VMware’s product lineup and its potential for enterprise private and hybrid clouds. Watch for more great coverage every weekday on Techstrong Gang!

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Apple OS26 Beta & GitHub Spark Breakdown | TSG Ep. 890 - Techstrong TV

Inside the Update: Exploring the Latest Features in Depth

Lino Telera’s latest post provides a thorough exploration of the newest updates and features introduced in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. His detailed analysis helps professionals grasp the implications and potential benefits of these enhancements for the IT industry. Find more coverage of Broadcom’s VCF 9 launch on Techstrong IT!

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Inside the Update: Exploring the Latest Features in Depth

The Future of Semiconductors and Mainframe Technology | TSG Ep. 911

In this episode of Techstrong Gang, Stephen Foskett discusses the takeaways from the SHARE conference in Cleveland. The panel discussed the booming semiconductor market and the future of mainframes, focusing on energy demands and modernization. They highlighted the importance of supporting organizations like the Open Mainframe Project to develop next-gen mainframe talent as well as presentations by Broadcom and PopUp Mainframe. Watch for more great discussion on the Techstrong Gang every weekday!

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The Future of Semiconductors and Mainframe Technology | TSG Ep. 911

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0: The Easy Path from Day 0 to Private Cloud

As Lino Telera writes, Broadcom has launched VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, streamlining the transition from initial setup to a fully operational private cloud. This integration aids organizations in swiftly establishing a robust IT infrastructure by enhancing automation and simplifying operations. For additional coverage of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, visit Techstrong IT!

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0: The Easy Path from Day 0 to Private Cloud

VCF 9.0 Best Practices: The Network View

Scott Robohn provides an in-depth look at VCF 9.0 Best Practices from a network perspective, highlighting key strategies and insights for optimizing network settings in VMware’s latest update. His review illuminates the nuances of VCF configuration and operation that are crucial for IT professionals. For more coverage of Broadcom’s VCF 9 launch, visit Techstrong IT.

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VCF 9.0 Best Practices: The Network View

You Can’t Build an AI Strategy Without a Data Strategy

A robust AI strategy is fundamentally dependent on having a solid data strategy in place, underscoring the importance of data governance, quality, and integration. Businesses must prioritize these data elements to harness the full potential of AI technologies for better decision-making and operational efficiency. Read more in this article by Barton George following the Solidigm presentation at AI Infrastructure Field Day 2.

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You Can’t Build an AI Strategy Without a Data Strategy