Kurtis Kemple’s talk at AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1 explores the democratization of AI and its potential to transform lives beyond the enterprise sector. He begins by highlighting the current focus of AI on improving business efficiency and productivity, which, while necessary, has limited the technology’s reach to a broader audience. Kemple shares his […]
WhatsApp for Qlik Sense SaaS by Brian Booden
Brian Booden’s Ignite talk at AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1 details the integration of WhatsApp with Qlik Sense SaaS, a business intelligence (BI) tool. Booden, with a background in data and analytics, highlights the importance of conversational analytics in today’s data-driven world. He explains that while Qlik integrates with various tools like Slack and […]
Agentic Al – A Look At the Future of Automation with Stephen Foskett
Stephen Foskett considers agentic AI, a transformative approach to automation quite unlike popular generative AI models. Unlike traditional AI applications that rely on user inputs, agentic AI involves autonomous agents that act on behalf of users, automating various processes. These agents can either run continuously, collecting information and performing actions, or serve as the glue […]
The AI Development Lifecycles with Guy Currier of The Futurum Group
Guy Currier from The Futurum Group discusses the AI development lifecycle, emphasizing that AI is not an application in itself but rather a service integrated into applications. He begins by clarifying a common misconception: AI is often thought of as a standalone application, but in reality, it is a service that enhances applications by providing […]
Private Cellular and Salt with Mark Houtz
Mark Houtz, a network engineer working with school districts in Utah, shared his recent experiments with private cellular networks, particularly focusing on CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) and Wi-Fi technologies. He explained that CBRS operates in the 3.55 to 3.7 GHz band in the U.S. and is gaining traction globally. Mark and his team conducted […]
Zero Trust is a Strategy Not a Product with Jack Poller
In this talk, Jack Poller emphasizes that Zero Trust is a cybersecurity strategy, not a product. He begins by reflecting on the pre-pandemic era when VPNs were the primary method for remote workers to access internal networks. However, the sudden shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the limitations of VPNs, particularly their […]
Object Storage For Disaster Recovery with Jim Jones
Jim Jones from 11:11 Systems discusses the evolving landscape of disaster recovery (DR) and how object storage plays a crucial role in modern strategies, particularly in the face of increasing ransomware attacks. He emphasizes that traditional DR concerns like fire and flood have been overshadowed by the growing threat of ransomware, which has become a […]
CXL Test Drives featuring Andy Banta
Andy Banta’s talk at AI Field Day 5 delves into the concept of CXL (Compute Express Link) and its potential to revolutionize memory access in computing architectures. He begins by explaining the traditional concept of Non-Uniform Memory Access (Numa), where memory access times vary depending on the proximity of the memory to the processor. CXL […]
Thoughts on Enterprise Ready Solutions featuring Karen Lopez
Karen Lopez’s talk at AI Field Day 5 delves into the evolution of enterprise software acquisition and the critical considerations that have emerged over her extensive career. Reflecting on her 38 years in the field, Lopez contrasts the early days of software procurement, where software was a tangible product with limited integration capabilities, to the […]
FIDO Phishing-Resistant Authentication featuring Jack Poller
Jack Poller, founder and principal analyst of Paradigm Technica, discusses the evolution and challenges of authentication methods, particularly focusing on the limitations of traditional passwords. He explains that passwords, which have been used since ancient times, are fundamentally flawed because they are shared secrets that can be easily stolen or phished. Despite the implementation of […]
Accelerate Your SDLC with BEST featuring Calvin Hendryx-Parker of Six Feet Up
Calvin Hendryx-Parker from Six Feet Up discusses the importance of optimizing the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in his talk at AI Field Day 5. He begins by acknowledging the widespread integration of software in various aspects of life and the common challenges faced by software teams. Calvin introduces Six Feet Up, a Python and AI […]
What is an AI PC with Stephen Foskett
Stephen Foskett’s Ignite Talk at AppDev Field Day explores the concept of AI PCs, highlighting the integration of AI hardware and software in personal computers. He explains that while AI hardware like tensor cores and neural processing units have been present in devices for years, the true potential of AI PCs lies in their ability […]
Application Developers are Part of a Bigger Picture with Jack Poller
In his Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Jack Poller, an analyst and founder of Paradigm Technica, emphasizes the importance of recognizing that application developers are part of a larger ecosystem. Poller points out that the nature of the tech industry often leads developers to focus narrowly on their specific tasks, such as designing, deploying, […]
The DevOps Loop is Not How Software Gets Built with Mitch Ashley
In his Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Mitch Ashley challenges the conventional depiction of the DevOps loop as a circular, continuous process, arguing that it inaccurately represents how software development actually occurs. He reminisces about his early career experiences with the waterfall model, where extensive planning preceded any coding, leading to numerous issues upon […]
Innovate with AI – Build Chat GPT-like Apps with Calvin Hendryx-Parker
In his Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Calvin Hendryx-Parker, CTO and co-founder of Six Feet Up, describes the process he uses to built AI applications, particularly focusing on data quality and management. He discusses the use of retrieval augmented generation for enhancing chatbot functionalities, emphasizing how poor data quality often hampers AI effectiveness. Calvin […]
DevRel’n For Dollars with Josh Atwell
In his Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Josh Atwell, a seasoned DevRel leader, delved into the intricate value of developer relations (DevRel) in enhancing business outcomes. Atwell highlighted common misconceptions about DevRel, emphasizing that beyond the visible activities like speaking at conferences and engaging with the community, DevRel plays a crucial role in driving […]