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 […]
Aruba Atmosphere 2024 Delegate Roundtable
Join the Networking Field Day Exclusive delegates at HPE Discover and Aruba Atmosphere as they discuss the latest technologies announced during the event. This video includes discussions around Aruba Central, Wi-Fi 7, and AI. The delegates debate the accuracy of collected data and the best ways to utilize this information for planning deployments and rollouts. […]
Data Pipelines for AI – Qlik Connect 2024 Delegate Roundtable
The roundtable discussion at Qlik Connect 2024, moderated by Stephen Foskett, featured Tech Field Day delegates Keith Townsend, Denny Cherry, Joey D’Antoni, Gina Rosenthal, and Jay Cuthrell. They discussed the intersection of data pipelines and AI, emphasizing the importance of data quality, sustainability, and community engagement. Key takeaways included: Sustainability and Business Context: The event […]
The Impacts of the AppDev and DevOps on the SDLC – AppDev Field Day Roundtable
In this AppDev Field Day roundtable discussion moderated by Paul Nashawaty, the conversation delved deep into the impacts of AppDev and DevOps on the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Nashawaty started the discussion by highlighting the chief concern among CIOs: modernization of applications from legacy systems to new, more efficient models. The discussion underscored the […]
Security Field Day Roundtable: The Escalating Costs of Cyber Insurance
The Security Field Day delegates open up about the state of the insurance market when it comes to cybersecurity. They talk about how the beginning of the market was very unstructured and the resulting payouts caused the insurers to tighten the belt. Also introduced is the need for regulatory requirements and how cyber insurance firms […]
Delegate Roundtable: Is Cloud Networking More Cloud Or More Networking
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, […]
