This AI Field Day 6 delegate roundtable, moderated by Stephen Foskett, grappled with a fundamental question: is the current proliferation of AI tools driven by genuine need, or simply by the “cool” factor and the profit potential? The conversation highlighted a parallel with earlier technological advancements, such as the initial excitement surrounding desktop publishing, where […]
We’re Still in the Early Innings of AI – AI Field Day 6 Delegate Roundtable
February 3, 2025 by
This AI Field Day 6 roundtable discussion centered on the surprisingly nascent stage of artificial intelligence development, despite significant advancements and investment. Participants compared the current state of AI to the early days of personal computing, noting that while impressive progress has been made, we’re far from widespread, user-friendly applications. Analogies ranged from “Wiffle Ball” […]
Automation Is Overblown – Cloud Field Day 21 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
October 29, 2024 by
The roundtable discussion at Cloud Field Day 21 delved into the complexities and implications of automation, particularly in the context of cloud computing. The delegates acknowledged that while automation can streamline tedious or dangerous tasks, it also has significant social and economic impacts. Automation has historically displaced workers, and the conversation touched on the ethical […]
Cloud Repatriation and Rationalization – Cloud Field Day 21 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
October 29, 2024 by
The roundtable discussion at Cloud Field Day 21 centered around the growing trend of cloud repatriation, where companies are considering moving workloads from the cloud back to on-premises environments. The delegates discussed the reasons behind this shift, with cost being a primary driver. Many organizations initially moved to the cloud during the COVID-19 pandemic due […]
DevSecOps Built Right
October 22, 2024 by
DevSecOps is the latest trend that is being embraced in the enterprise. Developers are “shifting left” to incorporate security into their processes. Everyone should make security their job. However, we are still not any more secure than we have been. In this delegate roundtable discussion, Alastair Cooke leads the conversation about how security is being […]
It’s Time To Update Your Password Policies
October 22, 2024 by
NIST has released new password policy suggestions and the security community is ready for them. However, businesses are not. The challenge of keeping up with the modern security landscape is balancing the need to keep your users and data safe while also adhering to business policy and regulations. In this roundtable discussion, Tom Hollingsworth leads […]
Networking Field Day Exclusive with Nokia Delegate Roundtable
October 1, 2024 by
The state of data center automation is fragmented and too bespoke. The next generation of IT specialists aren’t going to be building their strategy from scratch. They’ll be using familiar tools and working with comfortable platforms. In this roundtable discussion, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by the Networking Field Day Exclusive delegates as well as employees […]
Less AI Chat More Action – AI Field Day 5 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
September 19, 2024 by
The AI Field Day 5 delegate roundtable discussion, moderated by Alastair Cooke, centered on the prevalent use of chat-based interfaces in AI applications and the desire for more actionable AI solutions. The participants expressed frustration with the current trend of AI providing verbose responses to simple queries, arguing that AI should enhance applications rather than […]
AI Is Not Your Friend – AI Field Day 5 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
September 19, 2024 by
The roundtable discussion at AI Field Day 5, moderated by Stephen Foskett, delved into the overly friendly nature of AI products and the implications of this design choice. The conversation began with the observation that many AI interfaces are designed to be exceedingly polite and user-friendly, akin to a vending machine thanking you after a […]
Reconsidering the Importance of the Mainframe, a Tech Field Day Extra at SHARE Delegate Roundtable
August 8, 2024 by
In this Tech Field Day Delegate Roundtable discussion led by Stephen Foskett at SHARE Kansas City 2024, the delegates explored the enduring relevance of mainframes in modern IT. Foskett initiated the conversation by questioning the necessity and continued importance of mainframes. The delegates highlighted that mainframes remain crucial for certain applications due to their unique […]
Addressing the Mainframe Skills Gap, a Tech Field Day Extra at SHARE Delegate Roundtable
August 8, 2024 by
This Tech Field Day Delegate Roundtable discussion at SHARE Kansas City 2024, led by Stephen Foskett, focused on addressing the mainframe skills gap. The conversation highlighted the varying perspectives on whether a skills gap truly exists, with some organizations successfully implementing apprenticeship and training programs, while others lag behind. The discussion emphasized that the skills […]
Networking Field Day Delegate Roundtable – Hardware or Software – Which is Driving Innovation?
July 15, 2024 by
The pace of innovation in networking is accelerating. New hardware modules like DPUs and IPUs are increasing performance and providing novel new solutions. However, the world of software has not gone away. New software constructs are battling hardware innovations in order to see which one is pushing the envelope further. Which of these two parts […]
