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.
Cisco MDS, NVMe, and Flexibility
Dan Frith was a delegate at our most recent Storage Field Day. While he was there, he saw Cisco present on their NVMe storage transport solutions. Dan writes about his take NVMe and their presentations in his blog. Check out all of Cisco’s presentations on NVMe Transport from Storage Field Day on our website!
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Cisco MDS, NVMe, and Flexibility
The Rationale Behind Nutanix Clusters
Chris Evans has been following Nutanix closely since he saw them present at Tech Field Day back in 2011. He has been impressed with how they have evolved and developed the Nutanix Cloud Platform over the years. Chris writes about their newly announced Nutanix Clusters and considers how the new offering compares to other trends and products currently available.
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The Rationale Behind Nutanix Clusters
Ventev Products Make the WLAN Better
Lee Badman has always had a positive experience with Ventev products and was able to see their plans up close and personal at the last Mobility Field Day. Lee was impressed with Ventev’s approach to design and how they manipulate each variable to make the best product they can. Take a look at Ventev’s presentations at Mobility Field Day to learn more about their process!
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Ventev Products Make the WLAN Better
Voices in Innovation – Enrico Signoretti Explores the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Online Events
In the latest episode of GigaOm: Voices in Innovation, Enrico Signoretti explores the successes and challenges around the transition to online events since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stephen Foskett (founder of Tech Field Day) & Ben Freedman (owner of Prime Image Media) join the podcast to talk through what they have found helpful to overcome the hurdles of implementing online events, including how they successfully transitioned Tech Field Day to an all virtual environment.
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Voices in Innovation – Enrico Signoretti Explores the Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Online Events
Veeam Backup and Replication’s Cloud Tier: Becoming the “Object” of Your Data Protection
Cloud can be a great place for backups, but challenges like cost control remain when storing large quantities of data. At Cloud Field Day 5, Veeam showed us that they are working hard to combat those challenges. In their presentation, Veeam showed off Cloud Tier: a new feature that allows customers the ability to offload or tier backup files to cheaper on-premises or cloud-based object storage.
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Veeam Backup and Replication’s Cloud Tier: Becoming the “Object” of Your Data Protection
Cloud Native With Veeam Backup at Cloud Field Day 8
In part two of his three part blog on Veeam’s Cloud Field Day presentations, delegate Al Rasheed writes about their cloud-native backup for AWS and Microsoft Azure. He writes that Veeam is focused on savings for the user, including a cost-effective product and a backup cost calculator to help ensure users have the knowledge to plan more efficiently and help avoid unwanted expenses. Check out all three of Al Rasheed’s series on Veeam on his blog, and check out their Cloud Field Day presentations on our website!
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Cloud Native with Veeam Backup at Cloud Field Day 8
Diamanti and State Management in Kubernetes
Justin Warren has been keeping a close eye on Diamanti since 2016 and had the chance to watch them present at Cloud Field day earlier this year. Justin was impressed with Diamanti and their software that makes Kubernetes more accessible and easier to manage. Check out Diamanti’s presentations from Cloud Field Day on our website and be sure to check out Justin’s blog as well!
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Diamanti and State Management in Kubernetes
De-Mist-Ifying Contact Tracing
As a delegate at Mobility Field Day, Dave Benham saw presentations by Mist Systems and was intrigued by their Proximity Tracing system and its potential impact on Contact Tracing and limiting the spread of COVID-19. Dave writes that the applications of their new systems are significant for contract tracers because the it gives organizations the potential ability track where infected individuals have been in a specific facility and identify what areas might need a deep cleaning. This tracking has the possibility to provide users with increased information and help increase the safety of people utilizing a given space. Check out all of Mist System’s presentations at Cloud Field Day on our website.
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De-Mist-ifying Contact Tracing
Intel Is Still a Formidable Force
Chin-Fah Heoh saw the videos of Intel presenting at Storage Field Day and was impressed with their progression in terms of storage technologies. Chin-Fah writes that their Intel’s Optane technology has been a true game changer. If you haven’t yet, be sure to take a look at Intel’s presentations on their Optane technologies the Tech Field Day website!
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Intel is still a formidable force
Join Us at NGINX Sprint 2020
We are very excited to be partnering with NGINX and Six Feet Up to produce NGINX Sprint! This new kind of virtual event will span three days and will include presentations on open source and commercial innovations, live demos, and the final presentations for Hackathon competition. NGINX writes about all the details of each aspect of this exciting event. We hope you join us there!
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Veeam’s Vision at Cloud Field Day 8
In part one of his three part blog on Veeam’s Cloud Field Day presentations, delegate Al Rasheed writes about their continuous growth and their presentation highlighting their company vision. He writes that Veeam is successfully realizing their vision of being “Simple, Flexible, and Reliable” by providing straightforward solutions for their customers. Check out all three of Al Rasheed’s posts on his blog, and check out Veeam’s Cloud Field day presentations on our website!
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Veeam’s Vision at Cloud Field Day 8
Storage Field Day 20 – (Fairly) Full Disclosure
Dan Frith didn’t get the “normal” in-person Storage Field Day Delegate treatment this time, but he still wanted to share a little about his experience and SWAG boxes he received from the presenters. As always, we’re very grateful to Dan for his time spent as a delegate and are glad he enjoys the Tech Field Day keyboard cloth as much as we do!
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Storage Field Day 20 – (Fairly) Full Disclosure
At Storage Field Day, Industry Analysts Applaud Innovation Set in Motion by Intel® Optane™ Technology
It was great to have Intel as one of our presenters for Storage Field Day in early August! Kristie Mann was a presenter and writes that Intel utilized their time to share a vision of the evolving memory and storage landscape. She writes a recap of their appearance at Storage Field Day and shows how Intel is opening the door to innovation through their new services. Their presentations on the many uses of Intel Optane Technology are also available in Kristie’s post. Check them out!
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Veeam’s SaaS Pricing Estimator
Justin Warren writes about a unique aspect of Veeam’s latest Cloud Field day presentations. Justin, a delegate at the last Cloud Field Day, writes that the Veeam SaaS Pricing Estimator is helpful and convenient tool designed with the user in mind. By empowering their users with more information, Veeam is allowing them to be better prepared for the future. Check out the Veeam Cloud Field Day presentations on our website!
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Veeam’s SaaS Pricing Estimator
“High Optane” Fuel for Performance
While attending Storage Field Day as a delegate in early August, David Chapa found himself very impressed with Intel. David writes that the Intel Optane Persistent Memory Solution was a highlight of Storage Field Day for him and that it represents a potential “game-changer in high performance computing.” Be sure to check out David’s post and the videos of Intel’s presentations from our last Storage Field Day!
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“High Optane” Fuel For Performance
Cloud Field Day #8: Run SAP Workloads in the Cloud
We were pleased to host experienced presenter NetApp at our last Cloud Field Day! Dave Krenik writes about how NetApp was led by excellent presenters and was firing on all cylinders for this event. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the videos of their presentations from Cloud Field Day.
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Cloud Field Day #8: Run SAP Workloads in the Cloud
Pure Storage FlashRecover Brings Cohesity to FlashBlade
Pure Storage and Cohesity have teamed up to launch a new integrated product: the Pure Storage FlashRecover. This jointly engineered product has gotten the attention of Stephen Foskett. At Storage Field Day earlier this year, Stephen saw Cohesity’s presentations and gained a better understanding of the architecture of their products. You also might remember seeing FlashBlade introduced at Pure Accelerate 2016. Stephen writes that Pure Storage and Cohesity joining forces has a chance to make some real waves in storage.
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Pure Storage FlashRecover Brings Cohesity to FlashBlade
Redefining Service Protection With VMware Service-Defined Firewall
The world of security is always changing and so are the challenges around it. Writing for Gestalt IT, Tom Hollingsworth (the “Networking Nerd”) writes about the evolving challenges facing the traditional firewall and how VMware is working to combat those challenges with its Service-Defined Firewall. Check out Tom’s post and VMware’s presentation on their new security products at Security Field Day.
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Redefining Service Protection with VMware Service-Defined Firewall
Is Endpoint Backup Still Relevant in the Cloud Era?
“Should we still care about endpoints?” — Veteran delegate Max Mortillaro asks critical questions about endpoint backups and their relevancy today. Max recently attended Cloud Field Day where he saw Veeam present on their endpoint backup product for Microsoft Office 365. Make sure you check out Max’s piece and the full Veeam presentation.
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Is Endpoint Backup Still Relevant in the Cloud Era?
Introducing the Cisco Catalyst 9105 Access Point
Dave Benham was a delegate at last month’s Mobility Field Day where Cisco debuted the new Catalyst 9105 Access Point. Dave writes that the Catalyst 9105 is very compact, has an impressively low PoE power draw, and has a low price tag which makes it a great value access point. Be sure to check out Dave’s blog post and the video of Cisco introducing the access point at Mobility Field Day!
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