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.
Meet Field Day Delegate – Jason Collier
We have another new delegate! Joining us for the first time this week is Jason Collier, a serial entrepreneur and analyst in tech. He will be brining his expertise to the Tech Field Day Exclusive with Intel Memory and Storage. Jason took a few minutes to tell us about himself in our latest version of Meet the Field Day Delegate. Welcome to the Tech Field Day Community, Jason!
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Meet Field Day Delegate - Jason Collier
Cisco Introduces HyperFlex 4.5
As a delegate at Storage Field Day earlier this year, Dan Frith had the chance to see Cisco introduce Hyperflex 4.5. He writes that “HyperFlex has taken a solid foundation and turned it into something even more versatile and fully featured.” Dan looks forward to seeing more from Cisco on Hyperflex in the next year, and we look forward to seeing more Dan Frith! Be sure to check out his blog for more analysis on Cisco and all the Storage Field Day presenters.
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Cisco Introduces HyperFlex 4.5
How to Evaluate AI-Enhanced Analytical Tools
Writing for 24×7 IT Connection, Gina Rosenthal analyzes some of the AI-enhacned analytical tools presented by vendors at AI Field Day where she was a delegate. In her post, Gina reviews some of these AI-powered networking tools and provides recommendations for how to evaluate them. Specifically, she writes about Juniper’s Marvis Virtual Network Assistant as well as the AIOps from Aruba, and suggests that it’s important to do your homework before moving forward with utilizing AI!
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How to Evaluate AI-Enhanced Analytical Tools
Tomversations: Episode 11 – Data Processing Units (DPUs)
In the latest episode of Tomversations, Tom Hollingsworth takes us through the various types of chips that you might find in modern computing, from the workhorse x86 CISC chips favored by Intel to the specific ASICs and FPGAs that help in purpose-built devices. Along the way, Tom helps frame the discussion around DPUS and why they’re not just for networking traffic any more.
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Tomversations: Episode 11 - Data Processing Units (DPUs)
Pensando’s Role in the NetApp Portfolio
There are lots of effective partnerships in the tech world, but one of our favorites to watch grow is Pensando and NetApp. Presenting at Storage Field Day earlier this year, they delved into how Pensando’s chip in NetApp’s all-flash array combine to powerful results. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford says she likes the flexibility that the Pensando card offers based largely on the fact that it’s essentially a whole computer compressed into a single chip! Check out Georgina’s thoughts and the NetApp and Pensando partner presentation on the Gestalt IT website!
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Pensando's role in the NetApp Portfolio
Ending Wireless Eavesdropping With Wi-Fi Enhanced Open and Cisco
Ever wonder how secure public WiFi networks are? Writing for GesaltIT.com, Tom Hollingsworth focuses on how Mobility Field Day presenter Cisco is combatting security concerns on publicly available WiFi networks including with their “Wi-Fi Enhanced Open” offering. Next time you’re using your coffee shop internet, remember that Cisco is working to make your connection that little bit more secure.
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Ending Wireless Eavesdropping with Wi-Fi Enhanced Open and Cisco
AWS Containerizations in the Spotlight at Cloud Field Day 9
Writing for Six Feet Up, Calvin Hendryx-Parker focuses on Cloud Field Day presenter Amazon Web Services. As a delegate at Cloud Field Day, Calvin was able to see AWS present on how they are working to simplify the cloud experience for their users. Calvin notes that the difference between some of the AWS offerings is like choosing between simplicity and flexibility. Check out Calvin’s full analysis of the AWS presentations at Cloud Field Day on the Six Feet up website, and if you haven’t yet be sure to watch the AWS presentation videos on our website!
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AWS Containerizations in the Spotlight at Cloud Field Day 9
Ok, Maybe Neuromorphic Chips Aren’t a Deadend
AI Field Day delegate Ray Lucchesi had previously pronounced neuromorphic chips “dead” because of how complex they were to program and use. Well, AI Field Day presenter BrainChip might have proven Ray wrong. On the “Ray On Storage Blog”, Ray writes that BrainChip impressed the delegate panel with both their software stack and hardware and might have just proved that neuromorphic chips aren’t a dead end after all. Check out Ray’s post as well as the BrainChip presentations at AI Field day on our website!
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Ok, maybe neuromorphic chips aren't a deadend
Cisco Sets Sights on Converged Infrastructure
Cisco is investing in its presence in the converged infastructure space and highlighted their efforts at Storage Field Day earlier this year. On GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford writes that “Cisco is working on streamlining and improving ease-of-use in the converged infrastructure space, and one of those innovations is building a marketplace approach to stacker technology.” Check out Georgina’s thoughts on Cisco’s latest focus on the Gestalt IT website!
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Cisco Sets Sights on Converged Infrastructure
What You Can Expect to Learn at Tech Field Day 22
We’re excited to be welcoming Illumio to Tech Field Day this week! Although they have presented before, this will be their first virtual presentation with us. In a post on the Illumio website, Neil Patel writes about micro-segmentation and previews the topics that he and the team will cover when they present. Be sure to tune in when Illumio streams live at Tech Field Day – you won’t want to miss it!
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What You Can Expect to Learn at Tech Field Day 22
Why the PX-Backup Container-Native Approach Is Crucial for Data Protection
On his blog, Virtual Lifestyle, Joep Piscaer writes about his sit-down with the folks from Pure Storage and PortWorx to discuss their PX-Backup product. As a delegate at Cloud Field Day earlier this year, Joep had the chance to see presentations from Pure Storage about the PX-Backup product as well as some of their other offerings. Be sure to check out Joep’s deep dive into what Pure Storage and Portworx are up to including their Cloud Field Day presentations!
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Why the PX-Backup container-native approach is crucial for data protection
#AIFD1 Day 2 Thoughts
As a delegate, Gina Rosenthal often has the chance to talk technology with presenting companies, but at AI Field Day she got to talk about another one of her interests: product marketing! After some of the AI Field Day presentations, Gina had the opportunity to engage directly with the presenters in candid breakout sessions to focus on how they presented their product. On her YouTube channel, Gina talks through some product marketing tips including how to use your marketing slides to provide context and help to set the table for the more in depth technical conversations. We’re always glad to have Gina at our Tech Field Day events and are thankful for her sharing her expertise in technology and beyond!
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The Value of Synthetic Testing With Catchpoint
Catchpoint was one of our presenters at Networking Field Day 23 earlier this year, where Tom Hollingsworth got to see them present on their platform which included a demo that showed some synthetic testing. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Tom explains the potential benefits of synthetic testing and how Catchpoint uses it to help their customers implement more effective networks.
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The Value of Synthetic Testing with Catchpoint
Network Field Day 23: Broadcom’s Cloud-Scale Telemetry
The LinkedIn post summarizes Broadcom’s presentation at Network Field Day 23, focusing on its new telemetry functions built into its latest chips. The author comprehensively explains the function and advantages of chip-based telemetry and discusses using Broadcom’s Inband Flow Analyzer (IFA) for latency issues. Particularly impressive is Broadcom’s innovative approach to tracking aggregate statistics on the switch: flows and flow aggregates, with potential applications including inline DDOS detection.
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Network Field Day 23: Broadcom’s Cloud-Scale Telemetry
Morpheus Data Brings Self-Service IT to the Less Technical
Writing for GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford looks at Personas – the new hybrid cloud application orchestration specialist from Morpheus Data. They presented on this at Cloud Field Day 8 earlier this year. Georgina writes that “Personas is designed to restrict access to the UI and, at the same time, allow less IT savvy users to provision applications using a shopping cart.” We’re a fan of the simplicity behind the new offering from Morpheus Data, and are looking forward to see what they have up their sleeve next!
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Morpheus Data Brings Self-Service IT to the Less Technical
Meet Field Day Delegate – Steven Cortez
Tech Field Day is underway and so is the first event for new delegate Steven Cortez! Steven took a few minutes to tell us about himself as a self-described “tech dork”, and lover of great food and dancing. Take a minute to get to know Steven and then watch him in action at Tech Field Day this week!
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Meet Field Day Delegate - Steven Cortez
Challenging the Status Quo With CBRS and Celona
Celona has been a presenter at the last two Mobility Field Day events, and they are working hard to disrupt the typical wireless world. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Tom Hollingsworth says that Celona’s utilization of CBRS has alot of potential for areas where wireless is typically problematic. CBRS, a hybrid of cellular and wireless technology, is something Celona is working to bring to market more fully. For the full breakdown, be sure to check out Tom’s post and the Celona presentations on our website!
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Challenging the Status Quo with CBRS and Celona
Network Field Day 23: Intel’s Performance-Enhancing Ethernet Chip Technologies
At Networking Field Day, delegate Pete Welcher was impressed with Intel’s presentation highlighting the new features in the powerful Intel 800 series Ethernet chips and NIC’s. Pete writes about Intel’s four main presentation topics including ADQ, NVMEoF, DDP, and Barefoot Networks. For the full analysis of Intel’s presentations check out Pete’s post and for the videos of their presentations head over to the Tech Field Day website!
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Network Field Day 23: Intel’s Performance-Enhancing Ethernet Chip Technologies
Cloud Storage in a Snap With NetApp
The products recently launched by NetApp and Google Cloud are simple to use and easy to get started with. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford says that Cloud Volume Service (CVS) and Cloud Volumes ONTAP are perfect for companies looking to be in Cloud and potentially save on storage costs. For more, check out the article on GestaltIT.com which includes one of NetApp’s presentations from Cloud Field Day earlier this year!
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Cloud Storage in a Snap with NetApp
Who Is NetApp?
Enrico Signoretti, a delegate at Cloud Field Day earlier this year, had the chance to see NetApp present on some of their cloud solutions. Enrico notes that NetApp has undergone a change in focus so that they’re no longer a traditional storage vendor as they shift towards the cloud. On the heels of this change, he writes that NetApp “is one of the most hybrid-savvy vendors in the market landscape.” If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out Enrico’s analysis in GigaOm!
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