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 Live 2023- Lets Go to Vegas Baby!

Girard Kavelines shares his excitement and anticipation for Cisco Live 2023, an event that he describes as “Disneyland for IT professionals.” This post highlights the possibilities this event presents for networking and connecting with talented individuals from all around the world, in-person learning opportunities and access to sessions and presentations, community engagement, and the Tech Field Day exclusive event. He also discusses the personal significance of attending the event as a symbol of his own professional and personal growth. Girard encourages others to register for the event, pack up, and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

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Cisco Live 2023- Lets Go to Vegas Baby!

Democratizing Automation for NetOps and DevOps With Itential Automation Platform

There’s widespread frustration among network operators and developers as everyday errors lead to downtime halts and loss of revenue. Itential offers a way around with the Itential Automation Platform. Itential enables integration and scaling of automation across NetDevOps, and provides self-serve networking for end-users. Read the article on Gestalt IT or watch the demo from the recent Networking Field Day event here at Tech Field Day.

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Democratizing Automation for NetOps and DevOps With Itential Automation Platform

Aruba Atmosphere ’23 Sessions Hit List

Aruba Atmosphere 2023 is here and Troy Martin shares a hit list of the sessions he is most interested in attending, or plans to watch the recording of post-conference. This includes presentations on networking, mobility, and security that cover topics such as cell phone offloading to Wifi, WLAN security, and SD-WAN infrastructure. Troy also talks about participating as a Tech Field Day delegate for the Networking Field Day Experience on Tuesday.

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Aruba Atmosphere ’23 Sessions Hit List

SFO, by Way of Sacramento: Storage Field Day 25

Jim Czuprynski reflects on his recent experience as a delegate for Storage Field Day 25. The event included presentations from Index Engines, StorPool, AWS, and IBM focused on maximizing the availability, accessibility, and security of stored data and featured key insights on the rising threat of ransomware and storage system attacks. Jim provides a detailed overview of each vendor’s presentation and highlights how their offerings stood out during the event.

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SFO, by Way of Sacramento: Storage Field Day 25

Automating Device Upgrades With BackBox Automation Platform

In this article on Gestalt IT, Sulagna Saha discusses how the BackBox Automation Platform automates and centralizes updates for firewalls and network devices. The platform features dozens of customizable, device and context-aware scripts, which can be modified and reused to run upgrades on a full fleet of devices. With its intelligent notification system and professional service team, the BackBox platform offers a robust solution for streamlining network device maintenance and ensuring devices are updated consistently.

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Automating Device Upgrades With BackBox Automation Platform

Excitement in the Air at Aruba Atmosphere 2023!

Gestalt IT is bringing the Networking Field Day Experience to Aruba Atmosphere on April 25th and 26th. The event will feature keynote sessions from Antonio Neri and David Hughes, and technical presentations from the data center networking team, wireless group, and security discussions as well. With valuable insights into new technologies in the networking, mobility, and security spaces, this event is an exciting opportunity for IT professionals looking to stay updated on industry trends. Learn all about the Networking Field Day Experience at Atmosphere from Tom Hollingsworth in this post and video!

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Excitement in the Air at Aruba Atmosphere 2023!

Elevating Data Protection With AWS Backup

Sulagna Saha provides insights on how AWS Backup automates data protection across AWS and on-premises in this Storage Field Day article. She highlights the technology’s key capabilities, including centralization, policy-driven protection, and data resiliency, and how it meets user expectations around data governance and compliance. With valuable takeaways for IT professionals looking to improve their data protection strategy, this article is an essential read.

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Elevating Data Protection With AWS Backup

NFD31 Delegate

Gian Paolo Boarina shares his excitement about being a delegate at this week’s Networking Field Day 31. He loves Field Day events as they allow him to stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and exchange ideas with experts in the field.

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NFD31 Delegate

CyberSense by Index Engines Presentation at Storage Field 25 Was Excellent and Scared the Crap Out of Me

Denny Cherry shares his thoughts on the CyberSense presentation by Index Engines at Storage Field Day 25. He discusses the presentation and how it underscored the importance of data management and cybersecurity for modern businesses. With insights into the latest trends in cybersecurity and data backup technologies, this article is an essential read for IT professionals looking to improve their data protection strategies.

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CyberSense by Index Engines Presentation at Storage Field 25 Was Excellent and Scared the Crap Out of Me

Rethinking Search With Cribl

Cribl Search is a federated query engine designed to integrate datasets, with a focus on security. In this article for Gestalt IT, Tom Hollingsworth discusses Cribl’s unique approach to data processing that combines observability and security. With insights into the latest developments in search technology, this article is an essential read for IT professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.

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Rethinking Search With Cribl

Meet the Field Day Delegate – Greg Grimes

We’re looking forward to seeing Greg Grimes at Networking Field Day this week! This “meet the delegate” post explores Grimes’ background in IT and his current role as a senior systems engineer at a VAR. With insights into Grimes’ passion for technology and his background in IT, this article provides readers with a glimpse into the world of IT professionals making waves in their field.

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Meet the Field Day Delegate - Greg Grimes

Can Emerging Technologies Create Self-Healing Networks?

Zoë Rose is intrigued by the idea of self-healing networks. In this article, Rose explores the concept of self-healing networks and how technologies like AI and machine learning can enable them. With insights into the latest advancements in network management technology, this article is an essential read for IT professionals looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations.

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Can Emerging Technologies Create Self-Healing Networks?

Simplified Edge Deployment With Scale Computing

Following their Edge Field Day presentation, Allyson Klein talked with Scale Computing VP Craig Theriac about his company’s simplified hyperconverged compute solution for edge deployments. Listen in to The Tech Arena and learn about this exciting new offering!

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Simplified Edge Deployment With Scale Computing

Takeaways From the Recent Storage Field Day

In a recent article on Gestalt IT, Sulagna Saha shares the key takeaways from our recent Storage Field Day event. The discussion highlights the latest trends in storage technology, including the increasing importance of data management and the growing use of AI in storage solutions, with a special focus on CyberSense from Index Engines. With insights into the latest industry developments, this article is a valuable resource for IT professionals looking to stay up-to-date on emerging storage technologies.

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Takeaways From the Recent Storage Field Day

Make Managing DNS, DHCP and IPAM Easy With Men&Mice

In addition to his famous Tech Doodle, Barry Coombs wrote an article on how to simplify the management of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM with Men&Mice. Barry explains the key features of Micetro and how it can help IT professionals better manage their network infrastructure. Whether you are an experienced IT professional or new to the field, this article offers valuable insights into how Men&Mice can help simplify network management.

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Make Managing DNS, DHCP and IPAM Easy With Men&Mice

Networking Field Day Returns This April!

Tom Hollingsworth, writing for Gestalt IT, announces the return of Networking Field Day this month with a lineup of stellar presenters, including BackBox, Itential, HashiCorp, and Kentik. Tom notes that with the rise of remote work, this Networking Field Day event will focus on technologies that can support distributed teams. From software-defined networking to open-source networking, attendees will get a chance to learn about the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

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Networking Field Day Returns This April!

Enterprise Network Observability With Kentik

Barry Coombs created a Tech Doodle focused on enterprise network observability with Kentik and also shares his thoughts in this article. He discusses the benefits of observability and how it can improve network and application performance. With insights into how Kentik is solving challenges from the era of big data, this article is a must-read for IT professionals looking to leverage the latest technologies in network performance management.

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Enterprise Network Observability With Kentik

Unleashing the Power of CXL: A New Era of Server Architecture

The latest Tech Doodle by Barry Coombs is a deep dive into the world of server architecture and how the CXL technology is unleashing its power. Barry discusses the benefits of the CXL technology and how it can lead to significantly improved performance in data processing. This article provides a wealth of information for IT professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve on the latest technological innovations.

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Unleashing the Power of CXL: A New Era of Server Architecture

Enterprise Storage Enters a New Age

In this article on Gestalt IT, Sulagna Saha describes a recent roundtable discussion from Storage Field Day that explored the latest trends in enterprise storage solutions and how the industry is evolving. The delegates discussed several key trends, such as hyperconvergence, the cloud, and artificial intelligence, that are driving innovation in the industry. Read this article to stay up-to-date on the evolving landscape of enterprise storage.

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Enterprise Storage Enters a New Age

Index Engines CyberSense – Detecting Data Corruption With Maximum Accuracy

Index Engines presented CyberSense at Tech Field Day, a data integrity software that can detect and prevent data corruption with high accuracy. CyberSense uses advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to continuously monitor and analyze data, identifying anomalies and alerting administrators to potential issues before they cause significant damage. Read more at the Gestalt IT website and watch their Tech Field Day presentation on YouTube!

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Index Engines CyberSense - Detecting Data Corruption with Maximum Accuracy