Microsoft Sentinel Delegate Roundtable Discussion
In this roundtable discussion, the Field Day delegates discussion the current state of the Microsoft Sentinel. Currently, there is work to do with bringing together multiple portals like Defender, Entra, and Purview, as well as clearing up analysts whose roles span multiple security personas. There is also a need to clarify the licensing requirements and […]
Tech Field Day Exclusive Delegate Roundtable Discussion
Security Field Day 14 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
Networking Field Day Delegate Roundtable: Networking Needs to Evolve
In a roundtable discussion, the delegates at Networking Field Day 38, led by Tom Hollingsworth, explored the evolving role of networking within organizations, moving beyond the traditional “boring is good” approach. The key question revolves around whether the network should remain a commoditized utility, managed by external providers, or become a central, differentiating product of […]
Networking Field Day 38 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
Delegate Roundtable: Point Solutions or Platforms?
In this Security Field Day delegate roundtable discussion, led by Tom Hollingsworth, aims to dive into “security overload,” where professionals are burdened with an excessive number of disparate security tools. The core of the discussion revolved around the fundamental question of whether to prefer point solutions—specialized tools designed for a single purpose—or integrated platforms that […]
Security Field Day 13 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
Qlik Connect 2025 Delegate Roundtable on Agentic AI
The Tech Field Day Delegate Roundtable at Qlik Connect 2025 brought together key thought leaders to discuss the rapid evolution and practical implications of agentic AI in the enterprise data ecosystem. With agentic AI emerging as a prominent theme for this year, delegates evaluated its current state, its impact on organizations, and Qlik’s approach to […]
Tech Field Day Delegate Roundtable at Qlik Connect 2025
Cisco SDN Strategy Discussion
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. This wide-ranging discussion touched on the following topics: […]
Packet Pushers Discussion of Cisco’s SDN Strategy at Cisco Live US 2012
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 […]
Cloud Field Day 22 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
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” […]
AI Field Day 6 Delegate Roundtable Discussion
Mobility Field Day 12 Delegate Roundtable
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 […]