Edge Is Not Just Cloud or Datacenter

Even though most of the technologies and infrastructure elements are the same, the nature of edge comping is entirely different. This episode of On-Premise IT features Edge Field Day delegates Enrico Signoretti, Allyson Klein, and Alastair Cooke discussing these differences with Stephen Foskett. Check out the full podcast on Gestalt IT’s Youtube channel.

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Edge Is Not Just Cloud or Datacenter

Deploying Applications Across Edge Locations With Mako Networks and Avassa

In this Roundtable discussion with Mako Networks and Avassa, we hear from co-founders from both companies about deploying applications at scale at the edge. Watch how the conversation unfolded between Stephen Foskett, Simon Gamble, Carl Moberg, Ben Young, and Alastair Cooke on Gestalt IT’s Youtube channel.

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Deploying Applications Across Edge Locations with Mako Networks and Avassa

Security Automation With ZEDEDA and Opengear

In this Roundtable discussion, that takeaway is that “Companies can no longer afford to have security as an afterthought.” See what Edge Field Day delegates Josh Warcop and Carl Fugate have to say while discussing Security through Automation with Raghu Vatte (VP of Product Management at ZEDEDA) and Ramtim Rampour (Technical Marketing Engineer at Opengear) on Gestaltit.com

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Security Automation with ZEDEDA and Opengear

Scaling the Edge With Zero Touch Provisioning and Scale Computing

Brian Chambers has this to say in his latest article on Gestalt IT’s website. “Scale Computing’s Zero Touch Provisioning and Sc//HyperCore solution appear to be great building blocks that organizations can place at the foundation of this new chapter.” Check out his full thoughts on Gestaltit.com

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Scaling the Edge with Zero Touch Provisioning and Scale Computing

Autonomous Infrastructure Management With Scale Computing

In this article, Sulagna Saha discusses the AIOps functions built into Scale Computing’s Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) that powers the SC//HyperCore platform. Read her article on Gestalt IT or check out the demo here at TechFieldDay.com.

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Autonomous Infrastructure Management with Scale Computing

Mako Networks – Secure Networking for Retailers at the Edge

In this article, Sulagna Saha explains how retailer companies can draw the benefits of edge computing by using The Mako System at edge locations. To read her article, head over to Gestalt IT, or check out Mako Networks’ deep-dive presentations from the recent Edge Field Day event on the site.

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Mako Networks - Secure Networking for Retailers at the Edge

Beating the Challenges at the Edge With ZEDEDA

The edge poses many challenges that stand in the way of organizations trying to harness its full potential. In this article, Sulagna Saha outlines those challenges and reviews ZEDEDA, an edge management and orchestration technology that provides a unified solution to the biggest edge computing obstacles. Read her article at Gestalt IT, or check out ZEDEDA’s presentations from the recent Edge Field Day event here at Tech Field Day.

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Beating the Challenges at the Edge with ZEDEDA

CXO Insight: Do We Really Need Kubernetes at the Edge?

In this article, Enrico Signoretti assesses the value of Kubernetes at the Edge. He gives the pros and cons as well as alternatives to Kubernetes at the Edge (including Avassa’s contatiner management platform). Read his full thoughts on the GigaOm website.

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CXO Insight: Do We Really Need Kubernetes at the Edge?

Creating 5G Connected Experiences at Cisco Live Tech Field Day Extra With Cisco Meraki

In this article, Martin Duggan gives his thoughts on the Meraki presentation, where they unveiled the new 5G MG51 & MG51E Cellular Gateways. Read the full article on Gestalt IT’s website, and watch the full presentation on Youtube.

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Creating 5G Connected Experiences at Cisco Live Tech Field Day Extra with Cisco Meraki

Operating Edge Environments With Opengear Smart Out-Of-Band

In this article, Sulagna Saha talks about Opengear Smart Out-of-Band, a solution that reduces operational overheads in edge environments, and provides value throughout the network lifecycle. Read her article at Gestalt IT. For a deep-dive, check out Opengear’s presentations from the latest Edge Field Day event here at Tech Field Day.

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Operating Edge Environments with Opengear Smart Out-of-Band

Looking Forward to Tech Field Day 27

Get a sneak peek on what’s happening at the latest Tech Field Day, March 8-9! We will have presentations from Kentik, MemVerge, and Men&Mice, as well as a special presentation on the CXL Consortium. Check out Stephen Foskett’s video on what to expect on Gestalt IT’s website.

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Looking Forward to Tech Field Day 27

Exploring the Broadcom Tomahawk 5 Chip and Its Impact on ASICs in Data Center Environments

In this article, Charles Uneze explores the Broadcom Tomahawk 5 Chip that they talked about during their presentation at Networking Field Day in September. “It’s great for supporting VxLAN and other protocols, and its recirculation feature allows for high bandwidth utilization.” Read his thoughts on his website.

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Exploring the Broadcom Tomahawk 5 Chip and its Impact on ASICs in Data Center Environments

Fortinet’s FortiGate Cloud Native Firewall

In this article, Jason Gintert gives his thoughts on Fortinet’s Cloud Field Day presentation on Fortigate Cloud Native Firewall Service, “[The] Fortinet CNF is a potential solution for organizations that are looking to move to a cloud native security posture and ensure the security of their data and applications.” Check out the article on his website.

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Fortinet's FortiGate Cloud Native Firewall

Making Buildings Smart With Intelligent Automation and Lower Energy Footprints With Cisco

Sulagna Saha takes a closer look at the Cisco Smart Building solution. Powered by the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series, and Cisco Spaces for visibility and insights, the stack delivers significant cost cuts, automation and an indoor experience that is signature of smart buildings. To read her article, head over to Gestalt IT, or check the presentation here at Tech Field Day.

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Making Buildings Smart with Intelligent Automation and Lower Energy Footprints with Cisco

Edge Field Day #1

Brian Chambers reveals his thoughts on edge computing ahead of the first Edge Field Day (which starts today)! He defines edge computing, tells us why Chik-fil-a has been using an edge computing system for the last 20 years, which types of companies do edge well, and the future of edge. Check the article on Medium.

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Edge Field Day #1

Networking Field Day 30- Delegate Roundtable

In this article, Girard Kavelines writes about his favorite part of Networking Field Day in January…The Future Of Networking in 2023 Delegate Roundtable. Read his thoughts on the value of Networking as a Service (Naas) on his website.

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Networking Field Day 30- Delegate Roundtable

What Is Edge Computing, Thoughts Before the First Edge Field Day

Ben Young is looking forward to being a delegate at the first Edge Field Day this week! He gives a great definition of edge computing, how IaC plays a role, and which industries can benefit from this technology in this article. Read his thoughts on his website.

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What is Edge Computing, thoughts before the first Edge Field Day

Mako Networks, I Haven’t Heard That Name in Years

In this article, Alastair Cooke gives his pre-presentation thoughts on Mako Networks. Read his current knowledge on past and present Mako Networks products on his website, and catch the full presentation on the Tech Field Day website this week!

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Mako Networks, I Haven’t Heard That Name In Years

Managing IoT Assets in Industrial Networks With Cisco

Cisco recently released several new features for the Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard. In this article, Sulagna Saha takes a closer look at two of those innovations, and offers a walk-though of the dashboard’s capabilities. Read her article at Gestalt IT or check out Cisco’s demo on the Tech Field Day website.

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Managing IoT Assets in Industrial Networks with Cisco

Tech Field Day eXtra at Cisco Live EMEA 2023: Cisco Secure Firewall 3100

Arjan Timmerman does a deep dive into The Cisco Secure Firewall 3100, calling it an “excellent choice.” Check out his article on the TECHunplugged website and watch Cisco’s full presentation on the Tech Field Day Website!

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Tech Field Day eXtra at Cisco Live EMEA 2023: Cisco Secure Firewall 3100