Recorded at Tech Field Day 1 on November 13, 2009, Carter George presented Ocarina Networks’ capacity optimization technology. He discussed various data deduplication and compression approaches, contrasting them with Ocarina’s “application-aware” technology. Ocarina Networks, which was later acquired by Dell, focused on creating free space on existing storage rather than selling new storage solutions. George […]
Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and co-founder gives a quick introduction to Nutanix and business update
The presentation by Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and co-founder of Nutanix, at Tech Field Day 2 on November 9, 2012, provided a comprehensive overview of Nutanix and its business updates. The session began with Howard Ting, VP of Marketing, introducing the company and highlighting the experienced team assembled from top tech companies like Oracle, Google, VMware, […]
802.11ac: The next generation of Wi-Fi with Mark Denny at Wireless Field Day 3
In this presentation, Mark Denny, the Wireless Business Unit Product Line Manager at Cisco, provides an in-depth overview of the 802.11ac specification and Cisco’s strategy for its market introduction. Recorded on September 14, 2012, at Wireless Field Day 3, Denny discusses the advancements and features of the 802.11ac technology, emphasizing Cisco’s proactive approach in developing […]
SolarWinds presents at Tech Field Day 7
At Tech Field Day 7, SolarWinds introduced its distinctive approach to IT management, contrasting it with traditional enterprise vendors like HP and IBM. VP of Products, Daniel O’Connor, emphasized SolarWinds’ focus on the mid-market and its bottom-up, user-centric development model, where products are tested and purchased directly by IT managers rather than being sold top-down […]
Cisco Network Troubleshooting with Wireshark and Mediatrace with Nikhil Sharma
In this presentation, Nikhil Sharma, a technical marketing engineer at Cisco, discusses new features aimed at simplifying network troubleshooting on the Catalyst 4500 series switches. Sharma, who previously faced network troubleshooting challenges as a Cisco customer, introduces innovations designed to address these issues. He highlights that network administrators spend a significant portion of their time […]
The Evolution of Data Deduplication Solutions and Infineta’s Secret Sauce with Dr. K. V. S. Ramarao
Dr. K. V. S. Ramarao’s presentation at Tech Field Day on March 29, 2012, delved into the evolution of data deduplication solutions and introduced Infineta’s unique approach to the problem. He began by explaining the basic concept of data deduplication, which involves maintaining a dynamic dictionary of previously seen data to avoid redundant transmissions. He […]
Arista Next-Generation Network Management Demo by Andre Pech
Arista’s presentation at Networking Field Day 3, led by Andre Pech, highlights advanced networking solutions focusing on multi-system switch CLI, automation, and extensibility. Arista has emphasized the ease of enabling a single-point management system that does not force customers into specific network architectures or hardware configurations. The demo showcased Arista’s capability to upgrade 50% of […]
A discussion with Arista’s Andy Bechtolsheim
In a Tech Field Day presentation recorded on March 29, 2012, Arista co-founder Andy Bechtolsheim discussed the current challenges in networking and his approach to solving them. Bechtolsheim emphasized the importance of the EOS model of stateless agents, which keeps all the state in one database, making it easier to update other nodes from the […]
Arista Networks Product Introduction with Douglas Gourlay
Douglas Gourlay, VP of Marketing for Arista Networks, began by talking about the company’s hardware and software architecture and key features and capabilities. He also introduced the new Arista FX platform, which includes an FPGA on the switch. In his presentation, Gourlay emphasized Arista’s focus on producing high-performance Ethernet switches specifically for data centers, avoiding […]
Arista Presents at Networking Field Day 3
Arista Networks presented at Networking Field Day 3, highlighting their focus on high-performance Ethernet switches for data centers. The new Arista FX platform, featuring an FPGA, was introduced, enabling customers to add custom features and protocols. Arista’s approach emphasizes automation, extensibility, and real-world utility, distinguishing itself from competitors.
David Stiff and Wilson So demonstrate 802.11u at Ruckus Wireless
David Stiff and Wilson So from Ruckus Networks presented on the 802.11u protocol during their session at Wireless Field Day 2. The primary goal of 802.11u is to enhance the user experience in connecting to Wi-Fi networks, making it as seamless as connecting to cellular networks. Traditionally, users face a cumbersome process to connect to […]
Victor Shtrom talks about Ruckus Wireless’ beamforming and antennas
Victor Shtrom’s presentation at Tech Field Day on January 27, 2012, delved into the intricacies of Ruckus Wireless’ beamforming and adaptive antenna technology, known as BeamFlex. Shtrom began by explaining the fundamental issues with wireless signals, particularly the problem of multipath, where signals bounce off various objects, causing unstable performance. He illustrated this with a […]
Rob Haviland continues his discussion of the HP Wi-Fi product line
In this presentation, Rob Haviland elaborates on HP Networking’s Wi-Fi product lineup, introducing specific hardware and features that cater to the diverse needs of different market segments. He begins by highlighting the omnidirectional antenna suited for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, emphasizing the importance of external antennas for specific products such as the 466 indoor […]
Rob Haviland introduces HP’s wireless product line
Rob Haviland introduced HP’s wireless product line during Wireless Field Day 2, focusing primarily on the new HP Flex Campus mobility solution. The Flex Campus is designed to unify wired and wireless networking within organizational infrastructures, sitting alongside other components of the HP Flex Network architecture, which includes Flex Fabric for data centers, Flex Management, […]