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.
When “It’s Always DNS” Becomes Your Security Advantage
In his latest analysis, Jack Poller examines how the common adage “It’s Always DNS” can be turned into a strategic advantage for cybersecurity efforts. He discusses how DNS, typically a source of network issues, can also serve as a critical tool in identifying and mitigating security threats. For further insights about Security Field Day 14 and Infoblox, watch Security Boulevard!
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When “It’s Always DNS” Becomes Your Security Advantage
Security That Explains Itself: What the SOC Really Wants from AI
AI in security operations is evolving into a reasoning partner, but explainability is crucial for building trust and ensuring accountability in AI-driven security decisions. Read more in this article by Vriti Magee following the recent special Tech Field Day presentation by Microsoft Security!
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Security That Explains Itself: What the SOC Really Wants from AI
The Metamorphosis of Trust
Kate Scarcella writes about 1Password’s presentation at Security Field Day 14 in this LinkedIn Pulse article. Their password management exemplifies the evolution of encryption, bridging the gap between enterprise and consumer trust models with its dual-key model and zero-knowledge architecture.
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HPE’s AI Factory: Bridging the Gap from Pilot to Production
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is pioneering a structured approach to transitioning artificial intelligence (AI) projects from pilot stages to full-scale production through its initiative, the AI Factory. This strategic deployment aims to streamline the process and overcome common scalability challenges associated with AI implementations. For more insights from AI Infrastructure Field Day, watch Techstrong AI.
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HPE's AI Factory: Bridging the Gap from Pilot to Production
Pure Storage Offers Prompt-Based Control, Smooth Infra Management
Allyson Klein delves into Pure Storage’s latest innovation in prompt-based control, emphasizing its ability to offer smooth infrastructure management and enhance system efficiency. This technology allows IT administrators to streamline operations and manage storage systems more effectively, ensuring optimal performance. For more coverage from Cloud Field Day 24, watch TechArena!
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Pure Storage Offers Prompt-Based Control, Smooth Infra Management
Unifying Storage Management: Pure Fusion & Pure Storage Cloud at Cloud Field Day 24
Ken Nalbone expertly summarizes the presentations by Pure Storage at Cloud Field Day 24, focusing on the unification of storage management through Pure Fusion and enhancements in Pure Storage Cloud. He highlights the strategic advancements these technologies bring to simplifying data services across multi-cloud environments. Discover additional insights and in-depth analysis on these topics by Ken Nalbone on LinkedIn Pulse.
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Unifying Storage Management: Pure Fusion & Pure Storage Cloud at Cloud Field Day 24
Oxide Delivers Couture Hyperscale Infra for the Enterprise
Allyson Klein discusses how Oxide Computer Company is redefining enterprise infrastructure by introducing bespoke hyperscale solutions tailored for enterprise needs. This approach combines the scalability of hyperscale systems with the specific requirements and controls that enterprise clients demand. For additional insights from Cloud Field Day 24, watch coverage by Allyson Klein.
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Oxide Delivers Couture Hyperscale Infra for the Enterprise
Cloud Field Day 24: reviewing Pure Storage – Fusion 2.0
Camberley Bates writes this article following Cloud Field Day 24, focusing on the advancements in Pure Storage’s latest release, Fusion 2.0. She discussed the upgraded features and the impact they are set to have on cloud storage solutions. Discover additional analysis and commentary by Camberley Bates about this topic on LinkedIn Pulse.
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Cloud Field Day 24: reviewing Pure Storage – Fusion 2.0
Enhancing Security in the Age of AI and Agents
The Techstrong Gang explores the increasing complexities of enterprise security in an era dominated by advanced artificial intelligence and automated agents. They discuss the need for evolving security strategies to safeguard data and infrastructure against sophisticated threats enabled by these technologies. During the conversation, Stephen Foskett compares the approach of NetApp as seen at the recent INSIGHT event, for data protection. The topics presented at Security Field Day are also covered, including SquareX, as well as the recent Microsoft Security event.
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Enhancing Security in the Age of AI and Agents
NetApp Has Some Interesting AI Features In Their New AFx Product Lineup
NetApp recently unveiled new AI capabilities within their AFX product line, enriching their offerings with advanced data management and analytics tools specifically designed for AI workflows. These features aim to significantly improve efficiency and performance for enterprises leveraging AI technologies. Find more coverage of NetApp Insight and other topics by Denny Cherry on his blog.
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NetApp Has Some Interesting AI Features In Their New AFx Product Lineup
Understanding the Impact of the AWS Outage & Cloud Infrastructure Challenges
The Techstrong Gang discusses the AWS outage, NetApp’s AI data management strategy, and Talos Linux. Following NetApp Insight, Stephen Foskett discusses NetApp’s new AI-native platform and data engine, which impressed for securely managing unstructured data. Watch Techstrong Gang every weekday for more Tech Field Day coverage!
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Understanding the Impact of the AWS Outage & Cloud Infrastructure Challenges
From Prototype to Production: Solving the Enterprise AI Deployment Problem
Organizations face challenges in scaling AI due to organizational friction, data security concerns, undefined strategic foundations, and cost and reliability issues. HPE’s Private Cloud for AI (PCAI) addresses these challenges by providing a co-engineered, turnkey solution that keeps data under organizational control, accelerates development, and offers predictable costs. PCAI combines HPE hardware, Nvidia GPUs, and software, including HPE’s AI Essentials and Nvidia’s AI software stack, to provide a comprehensive platform for AI deployment. Read more AI Infrastructure Field Day coverage by Jack Poller at LinkedIn!
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From Prototype to Production: Solving the Enterprise AI Deployment Problem
The Endpoint Has Moved to the Browser — Your Security Tools Haven’t
Jack Poller discusses the shift of endpoint computing to the browser in a recent article, highlighting how traditional security tools are lagging behind in adapting to this change. He explains that as applications and user data migrate from desktops to web platforms, the paradigm for security must evolve to address new vulnerabilities and threats. This was the topic of the SquareX presentation at Security Field Day. For more coverage on this topic, follow Jack Poller on LinkedIn.
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The Endpoint Has Moved to the Browser — Your Security Tools Haven't
Hammerspace Embraces Standards at AIIFD3
Mark Houtz discusses how Hammerspace is adopting standards at the AI Infrastructure Field Day event, emphasizing the company’s commitment to integration and industry conformity. He explores the significance of these standards in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compatibility across diverse systems. For more extensive coverage on this topic, visit the contributions by the delegates on their blogs and at LinkedIn!
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Hammerspace Embraces Standards at AIIFD3
Tariffs, AI Adoption & The Unstructured Data Problem
The Techstrong Gang discusses the intricate impact of tariffs on global IT industries, highlighting their potential to alter production and market dynamics They further explore the accelerated adoption of AI technologies, underscoring how businesses are grappling with the burgeoning challenge of managing unstructured data. Stephen Foskett connects this to the recent NetApp Insight event, which focused on presenting data for use by AI applications.
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Tariffs, AI Adoption & The Unstructured Data Problem
Conduct your Edge Application Orchestra with Zededa
Alastair Cooke explores how Zededa simplifies orchestrating edge computing applications, emphasizing its solutions that facilitate IT professionals in managing remote computing resources effortlessly. He highlights the operational benefits and scalability offered by Zededa, positioning it as a practical choice for businesses looking to optimize their edge computing strategies. For more insights on this topic, follow Alastair Cooke’s coverage on LinkedIn Pulse.
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Conduct your Edge Application Orchestra with Zededa
Why Your GPUs Are Waiting: The Data Speed Problem in AI Workloads
In this insightful article by Jack Poller, the focus is on the frequently overlooked issue of data speed bottlenecks that significantly hinder GPU performance in AI tasks. Poller explains how the inadequate pace of data delivery to GPUs can lead to underutilization, slowing down the process despite the rapid computational abilities of GPUs. Explore further coverage of Hammerspace at AI Infrastructure Field Day on LinkedIn!
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Why Your GPUs Are Waiting: The Data Speed Problem in AI Workloads
Your EDR Can’t See Inside Browsers — What SquareX Proved at Security Field Day 14
Marian Newsome recently highlighted a critical gap in cybersecurity: most Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems fail to monitor activities within web browsers. During a presentation at Security Field Day 14, she discussed how SquareX’s Pro offered an innovative solution to this oversight, ensuring enhanced security monitoring. For additional insights into this topic, follow Marian Newsome’s coverage on LinkedIn Pulse.
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Your EDR Can’t See Inside Browsers — What SquareX Proved at Security Field Day 14
NetApp Insight 2025: Data for AI – Building the Intelligent Data Platform
Jason Benedicic provides a comprehensive overview of NetApp Insight 2025, focusing on its theme “Data for AI: Building the Intelligent Data Platform.” He discusses how NetApp is catering to the growing need for AI-integrated data solutions that enhance efficiency and intelligence across business systems. For further coverage of NetApp Insight 2025, watch LinkedIn!
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NetApp Insight 2025: Data for AI - Building the Intelligent Data Platform
Microsoft Positions Sentinel For Agentic Security
Writing at Forbes, Justin Warren discusses Microsoft Sentinel’s strategic positioning to enhance agentic security solutions. He explores the ways in which Sentinel empowers organizations to proactively manage security threats by leveraging advanced AI and machine learning capabilities. Watch for more coverage of our recent Tech Field Day Exclusive event with Microsoft!
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