Boosting ML and AI Workloads (Neuroblade)
To hasten the development of Large Language Models and AI/ML workloads, NeuroBlade’s innovative SPU hardware, pluggable into a PCIe slot, promises to amplify existing GPU capabilities by around 30%. As computational demands escalate, particularly for the training of intelligent models, the SPU aims to significantly boost server performance, potentially relieving some pressure from the surging GPU market. To Michael Levan, this advancement serves as a testament to Neuroblade’s commitment to accelerating the pace at which AI and ML technologies evolve and become more efficient.
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Boosting ML and AI Workloads (Neuroblade)
Hybrid and Private Cloud (Enter Softiron)
As businesses re-evaluate cloud strategies, the concept of cloud repatriation becomes increasingly relevant, making the case for bringing select workloads back to private datacenters. Key to a successful private cloud strategy is the ability to scale; solutions offered by companies like SoftIron facilitate scaling out to public clouds, ensuring flexibility and extending storage capabilities beyond on-prem limitations. Read on in this DEV Community article by Michael Levan.
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Hybrid and Private Cloud (Enter Softiron)
An Introduction to NeuroBlade
Opening Cloud Field Day 19, Elad Sity, CEO and Founder of NeuroBlade, highlighted the company’s mission to revolutionize big data analytics through hardware acceleration. Boasting a team of over 120 employees and substantial funding, NeuroBlade is pioneering the SQL Processing Unit (SPU), which promises significant performance boosts for data queries at reduced costs. With strategic partnerships and clients like Meta, NeuroBlade is poised to redefine the trajectory of data analytics efficiency, although the extent of their collaboration with major cloud providers remains a question for Ken Nalbone.
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Wyebot – Wireless Intelligence Platform
Wyebot’s Wireless Intelligence Platform (WIP) took the spotlight at Mobility Field Day with its proactive approach to eliminating Wi-Fi issues. Through their platform’s efficient analysis and optimization capabilities, site-specific Wi-Fi challenges such as network performance and client connectivity are addressed without delay. This integration of WIP into the Meraki Market and Ecosystem exemplifies Wyebot’s stride towards streamlining WLAN management and enhancing remote network visibility for practitioners.
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Wyebot – Wireless Intelligence Platform
Spinning Disk Use Cases Are Getting Smaller
Jim Jones shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of data storage, noting the diminishing number of use cases for spinning disk technology in his latest blog post. As the performance gap between spinning disks and SSDs continues to widen, he explores the implications for enterprises and their storage strategies. Dive into his analysis to understand the current state of storage solutions and the direction in which the industry is headed.
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Spinning Disk Use Cases Are Getting Smaller
Improving the Accuracy of Domain-Specific Information of Large Language Models With Ben Young
Ben Young’s Ignite Talk at Edge Field Day delved into the challenges of large language models (LLMs) and introduced a potential solution through retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Using RAG, Young crafted a chatbot that leverages the Veeam knowledge base to accurately deliver domain-specific information without the need for retraining. His work demonstrated how this AI framework can fine-tune LLM responses, ensuring accuracy and up-to-dateness by incorporating external context and authoritative data sources. Give the article a read at Gestalt IT and watch the Ignite Talk here on the Tech Field Day website.
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Improving the Accuracy of Domain-Specific Information of Large Language Models With Ben Young
Next-Level Client Wi-Fi Visibility With Cisco’s Three-Way Partnership
Cisco is elevating enterprise Wi-Fi monitoring and optimization through a data-centric approach, as discussed by Minse Kim at Mobility Field Day. Their strategic partnerships with leading device vendors, prominently including Samsung, Intel, and Apple, allow unprecedented access to extended device data, fostering better Wi-Fi experiences for the end user. By harnessing rich analytics from millions of devices in the Meraki Cloud, this collaboration is redefining troubleshooting and operational efficiency in Wi-Fi networks. Read about it at Gestalt IT or watch Cisco’s presentation from the Mobility Field Day event here at the website.
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Next-Level Client Wi-Fi Visibility With Cisco’s Three-Way Partnership
Edge Field Day: The Value of High-Density Storage at the Edge
Discover the transformative potential of high-density storage at the edge through this series of Edge Field Day videos presented by Solidigm. Roger Corell, Jeniece Wnorowski, and Tahmid Rahman draw upon their extensive backgrounds in data center storage solutions to illuminate the advantages and applications of Solidigm’s cutting-edge SSD innovations. With a focus on product positioning and real-world integration, these presentations provide a deep dive into how high-density storage is reshaping data management at the network edge.
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Edge Field Day: The Value of High-Density Storage at the Edge
Cloud Field Day 18: Private Data Center as Easy as Cloud
Juniper Networks’ recent presentation at Cloud Field Day 18 showcased their vision for a secure and automated data center ecosystem, leveraging AI to propel data center networking into a new era of simplicity and efficiency. Their approach promises to make the operation of private data centers as effortless as cloud services, optimizing performance while enhancing security. To delve deeper into their cutting-edge strategies for transforming data center management, check out the insights and technological advancements discussed in this blog post.
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Cloud Field Day 18: Private Data Center as Easy as Cloud
Catalyst Gets a Meraki Makeover With the Catalyst 9300-M Switch Series
Cisco’s Catalyst 9300 series switches have been given a “Meraki makeover,” offering the robust performance of Catalyst with the seamless, intuitive user experience of Meraki, right from Day 0. This hybrid approach promises to simplify network management for customers familiar with Catalyst’s reliability but eager for Meraki’s agile management and cloud integration, as demonstrated during Cisco’s recent Networking Field Day event. Catalyst Meraki 9300 series, touted for its adaptability and security features like Adaptive Policy, bridges hardware legacy and modern cloud management, streamlining operations for the most demanding network environments. Read the article at Gestalt IT, or watch the presentation from the Networking Field Day event here on the website.
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Catalyst Gets a Meraki Makeover With the Catalyst 9300-M Switch Series
Third Party Visibility Into Your Wi-Fi Infrastructure
Mike Bolitho has been evaluating Wyebot since their presentation at Mobility Field Day 10. He found that their sensor technology is a powerful toolset for network diagnostics and optimization. The sensor’s form factor, diverse radio options, and insightful testing features such as the video conferencing emulation test offer deep visibility into network function, crucial for resolving issues efficiently. The added value of Wyebot’s independent third-party perspective on network performance, especially through functions like the rolling PCAP and the new client application, underscores the importance of objective network monitoring in complex wireless environments.
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Third Party Visibility Into Your Wi-Fi Infrastructure
Networking and Security Come Together With Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
At Networking Field Day, Fortinet unveiled their Secure SD-WAN solution, a unified platform that melds networking with robust security through next-gen firewall, Advanced Routing, and Zero Trust Network Access. This integrated approach is central to organizations seeking a transition to a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) model, ensuring secure, resilient networks amid expansion. Holistically managed by FortiManager and powered by Fortinet’s proprietary ASIC for optimum performance, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN exemplifies the synergy of networking and security for operational efficiency and preemptive threat management. Watch the presentation and read more!
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Networking and Security Come Together With Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Solving Environmental Sustainability Problems at the Edge With Intel’s Elastic and Energy Proportional Edge Computing Infrastructure
Sulagna Saha reviews the Intel Energy Elastic Systems. The blueprint unveils a futuristic system design that will be able to intelligently offload demanding workloads to stations with greater access to renewable energy, and help cut back dependency on non-renewable power supply. The result is eco-friendly deployments at the edge. Read about it at Gestalt IT or watch the presentation here on the website.
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Why Do We Use Networking Monitoring Devices?
Network performance monitoring has evolved from simple device status checks to a sophisticated analysis of end-user experience, as Darrell DeRosia explains the transformative impact of tools like Wyebot on network management. The ease of setup and insightful data visualization of Wyebot sensors offer network architects the ability to proactively fine-tune the network, addressing issues like varied DNS response times before users even notice. Wyebot’s Link Doctor feature exemplifies this proactive approach, enabling engineers to maintain network health discreetly and ensure that the “sound of silence” in communications channels signifies a well-functioning, user-centric network environment.
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Why Do We Use Networking Monitoring Devices?
Empowering the API Fortress Using FortiWeb Cloud WAF as a Service With Fortinet
At Cloud Field Day, Fortinet showcased their FortiWeb Cloud WAF as a Service, positioning it as a trailblazer for bolstering web application and API security in the face of an ever-present digital threat landscape. This sponsored article by Chris Hildebrandt discusses this customer-focused solution, which stands out for its machine learning engine that intelligently learns and documents API structures, enabling it to draft specific security policies and swiftly identify high-priority threats. FortiWeb™ Cloud WAF-as-a-Service epitomizes a proactive approach to cybersecurity, offering a unified view across environments and actionable insights to optimize security postures for SOCs.
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Empowering the API Fortress Using FortiWeb Cloud WAF as a Service With Fortinet
The Importance of a Web Application Firewall With Fortinet
At Cloud Field Day, Fortinet underscored the critical role of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) in safeguarding enterprise applications, as demonstrated in a live hack simulation on a drone control app. In this sponsored article, Jeffrey Powers discusses FortiWeb Cloud WAF, a defender against sophisticated threats, highlighting its ability to identify and thwart attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting to protect daily web operations. With the growing deployment of web applications across various sectors, including drone technology, Fortinet’s solutions like FortiSOAR and FortiAnalyzer are vital in offering proactive, machine learning-driven response strategies to maintain security and operational integrity.
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The Importance of a Web Application Firewall With Fortinet
Aligning IT and Security to Drive Long-Term Organizational Success, With Brian Knudtson
At a recent Field Day event, Brian Knudtson took the stage for a talk highlighting the need to align IT and security teams to foster long-term organizational success amidst the evolving cybersecurity landscape. He addressed the cultural divide where IT is seen as the opener of paths and security as the so-called “Department of No,” emphasizing that a united approach is necessary to enable business continuity and stave off threats. Knudtson proposed practical steps for collaboration, such as using backup infrastructure data for security purposes and sharing threat intelligence swiftly between teams to reduce the impact of cyber incidents.
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Aligning IT and Security to Drive Long-Term Organizational Success, With Brian Knudtson
Elevating Cloud SOC by Leveraging Fortinet’s Automation and Intelligence
Fortinet’s presentation at Cloud Field Day highlighted its commitment to evolving Security Operations Centers (SOCs) through automation and intelligence, exemplified by their flagship FortiSOAR solution. Designed to predict and prevent attacks proactively, FortiSOAR simplifies playbook creation with a no-code, drag-and-drop interface and integrates seamlessly with over 500 tools. The solution’s capacity to scale security operations by automating decision-making and incident response positions FortiSOAR as a transformative force for SOCs to become more agile and efficient in the face of complex cyber threats.
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Elevating Cloud SOC by Leveraging Fortinet's Automation and Intelligence
AIOps: Using AI for Smarter More Efficient Operations
In this post, Peter Welcher delves into the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence in Operations (AIOps) and its transformative impact on Security Operations Centers. He explores how AIOps can streamline massive data streams by filtering out noise, predicting system failures, and offering automated, intelligent security solutions that adapt to the technological complexities of modern networks. The article also highlights several AIOps solutions, underscoring the importance of choosing tools with tangible benefits amidst a market proliferated with AI-enhanced products.
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AIOps: Using AI for Smarter More Efficient Operations
Boosting Battery Life With Ventev’s Integrated UPS Power System
Sulagna Saha reviews Ventev’s Integrated UPS Power System with lithium batteries. Unreliable power supply often makes it hard to install IoT devices in outdoor places. Ventev’s lithium battery technology is designed to provide twice the backup time of ordinary lead-acid based systems during outages, while keeping the internal components protected from harsh weather conditions. Read about it at Gestalt IT or watch Ventev’s presentations from the recent Mobility Field Day event here on the Tech Field Day website.
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Boosting Battery Life With Ventev’s Integrated UPS Power System
