Join the Networking Field Day delegates along with Tom Hollingsworth as they discuss the advent of Cloud Networking and how it impacts current networking teams. The discussion encompasses the way that cloud networking is handled and abstracted as well as who should be responsible for performing those tasks and who ultimately does them. In addition, […]
Discussing the VAST Data Solution for AI
In this discussion, Keith Townsend interviewed John Mao and Neeloy Bhattacharyya from VAST Data. They discuss the company’s recent growth, including closing a funding round that values the company at $9.1 billion, due in part to significant sales and growth in the data storage market. To start, Keith asks about a recent report that VAST […]
Delegate Roundtable: Troubleshooting The Way We Troubleshoot
Troubleshooting is more than just knowing the answer to a problem. In this delegate roundtable, the Mobility Field Day delegates tell Tom Hollingsworth what other skills are needed to ensure that users aren’t just blaming the Wi-Fi or the network. They also discuss soft skills and the need to understand the entire stack when approaching […]
Delegate Roundtable: The Promise and Reality of Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 is on the horizon but it’s not quite ready yet. In this delegate roundtable from Mobility Field Day, Tom Hollingsworth moderates a discussion with the delegates around the current state of the newest Wi-Fi technology. Included is conversation around the status of the standard as well as what features stand out as must-haves […]
Don’t Get Cut By Edge Security! Edge Field Day 2 Roundtable
In this Edge Field Day roundtable discussion, the delegates take on the delicate balance between privacy and security, particularly in the context of data privacy at the edge. The vulnerabilities of widely distributed data and remote devices were highlighted, with examples like the Pegasus spyware serving as stark reminders of potential threats. The ‘zero trust’ approach […]
Is There Only a Single Edge? Edge Field Day 2 Roundtable
In this Edge Field Day 2 Roundtable discussion, delegates debated the definition of edge computing, considering whether it’s a device-driven data-gathering concept or a location for computing and storage. Practical examples, like smart highway cameras, illustrated the importance of performance and localization in edge computing. The discussion emphasized how edge technology offers organizations localized control, […]
Delegate Roundtable Discussions at Edge Field Day 2
Join the Edge Field Day delegates for two roundtable discussions focused on the “Single Edge” and Edge Security.
Sustainability Means More Than Just Power Consumption
The importance of sustainability in the enterprise storage industry is often underestimated, but it’s crucial to evaluate aspects such as efficiency, power consumption, cooling, and waste to build sustainable solutions. As the dominant components in the market, Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) play a significant role, with their power consumption compared to Solid State Drives (SSDs) […]
S3 Is an Accidental Storage Protocol
Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) has spawned an essential protocol for object storage, despite initially being intended as an API for a cloud service rather than a traditional protocol. However, the lack of standardization and documentation has led to considerable discrepancies in its implementation and use. Creating a universal standard for S3 faces numerous obstacles, […]
Is SONiC The Future of Switching?
Modern switches need modern operating systems. We’ve seen innovation all around with the latest software offerings from a variety of vendors. How does the open source community stack up? The Networking Field Day delegates discuss SONiC, the open source NOS from Microsoft and how it compares. Discussions include suitability for the enterprise, governance and stewardship […]
Security is Hard and You Just Need to Deal With it
Security is a complicated discipline of IT that requires attention and skill. Defenders are constantly on edge trying to prevent data breaches and ransomware attacks. How can professionals keep on top of the latest trends and protect their users? Should we rely on tools to solve our problems? And how do the goals of the […]
Aruba Atmosphere 2023 Roundtable: Discussing Aruba’s Big Announcements from Atmosphere
Join the Networking Field Day Experience delegates as they discuss the announcements from Aruba Atmosphere 2023. Hear how new technologies and acquisitions are building HPE Aruba Networking into a premier company that can address edge connectivity and security needs. Learn about new wireless technologies that are being integrated into the Aruba portfolio and where you […]
Visibility and Automation Should Be Working Together
Automation isn’t going to take our jobs away any time soon. One of the major reasons why is because we don’t trust it yet to do the major jobs we rely on people to accomplish. Is it because we don’t think a script is capable of doing things a human would do? Or is it […]
Enterprises Should Act More Like Service Providers
Large enterprises treat their users and departments like a service provider. IT functions to meet their needs instead of being a slow cost center. That works for the Fortune 50 but why hasn’t it filtered down to smaller organizations yet? Are IT departments ill-equipped to function in this way at smaller sizes? Does the trend […]
