A group of independent thought leaders from the Networking Field Day/PacketPushers crew gathered at Cisco Live US 2012 to discuss the company’s Open Networking Environment (ONE) announcement. This announcement centered on a strategy for software-defined networking (SDN), and this was the focus of our discussion as well.
Rethinking the Role of Servers, a Tech Field Day Delegate Roundtable
The Tech Field Day delegate panel considers the day’s presentations, reacting to the major themes presented. At the HPE-hosted Deep Dive event on the next-generation ProLiant compute solutions, industry thought leaders convened to assess the wider implications of what HPE shared. The dialogue focused on how compute hardware has evolved well beyond being a commodity, […]
Tech Field Day Delegate Roundtable on HPE ProLiant
The Tech Field Day delegate panel considers the day’s presentations, reacting to the major themes presented.
It is time for Operations teams to Code or die – Cloud Field Day 22 Delegate Roundtable
This Cloud Field Day delegate roundtable grappled with the evolving and often confusing definition of “AI.” The discussion highlighted the blurring lines between artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), and the recent surge in popularity of generative AI. Panelists noted the marketing tendency to label any automation or intelligent feature as “AI,” leading to a diluted […]
Just what is AI anyway – Cloud Field Day 22 Delegate Roundtable
This Cloud Field Day delegate roundtable grappled with the evolving and often confusing definition of “AI.” The discussion highlighted the blurring lines between artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), and the recent surge in popularity of generative AI. Panelists noted the marketing tendency to label any automation or intelligent feature as “AI,” leading to a diluted […]
Design First or Build First? – AI Field Day 6 Delegate Roundtable
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]