Automation, Analytics, and More at Cloud Field Day 18

Announcing Cloud Field Day, streaming live next week! This event is broadcast live on LinkedIn and the Tech Field Day website, and includes presentations from Juniper Networks, Mezmo, Prosimo, and AMD on Wednesday and VMware, WEKA, and Fortinet on Thursday, focusing on automation, data center analytics, and telemetry. Join the conversation about cloud-native networking, application migration, and monitoring strategies during the sessions on October 18th and 19th!


Cross Training for Career Completeness

The importance of cross-training with different technology disciplines is emphasized in a thought-provoking blog post by Tom Hollingsworth. Drawing inspiration from martial artist Bruce Lee, the author highlights the value of incorporating new skills and knowledge into one’s expertise to stay relevant in the ever-evolving tech industry. Using the example of wireless engineers understanding the bigger security picture, the article encourages professionals to embrace cross-training and see the bigger picture to have a successful and prolonged career.


Introducing FortiAIOPs 2.0 at Mobility Field Day 9

Fortinet introduced FortiAIOps 2.0 at Mobility Field Day 9, combining troubleshooting tools with network insights to simplify network management and enhance security. The solution provides various tools for quick issue resolution, network performance insights, automation of network operations, and predictive analytics to prevent potential problems. Troy Martin was impressed that it is built for different-sized customer networks, and that flexible licenses are available to match specific needs.


Fortinet Takes on Even Bigger Challenges With FortiAIOps V2.0

The world has moved on from training humans to code to teaching computers to do it themselves. Fortinet’s FortiAIOps v2.0 is a fine specimen of that. Powered by more advanced AI, the new version of FortiAIOps offers broad monitoring capabilities, deep analytics, and sophisticated troubleshooting tools. Read about it on Gestalt IT or watch the demo on the website.


Mobility Field Day 9 – Quick Recap

Mohammad Ali shares his thoughts on Mobility Field Day 9, which featured presentations and discussions from vendors and delegates from different parts of the world. Juniper Networks, Fortinet, Arista, Cisco, Celona, NetAlly, and Ruckus Networks made significant announcements around cloud NAC, access assurance, analytics, IoT, Wi-Fi 7, security, and more. The event also included a roundtable discussion on the challenges of moving services to the cloud, providing a platform for delegates to discuss the impact and challenges of the new technology trends.


MFD9 Day1 Recap

In the Wireless Pubcast podcast episode covering Day 1 of Mobility Field Day 9, Juniper Networks announced the integration of ChatGPT into their conversational interface platform, Marvis, along with the incorporation of Dynamic Application Intelligence (DAI) for better application analysis and troubleshooting, especially for Zoom. Fortinet showcased their AIOps product for network monitoring and introduced a SASE solution for zero trust access. The roundtable discussion focused on cloud services, specifically the suitability of placing radius in the cloud, with arguments against cloud-based radius emphasizing proximity to clients for minimizing latency. Listen in as Chris Reed and Raymond Hendrix dive deep into Mobility Field Day 9 day 1 on the Wireless Pubcast podcast!


Making Mobility Magic at Mobility Field Day 9

Mobility Field Day 9 is May 17-19 in Silicon Valley, bringing together the top technology minds and experts in wireless and mobility to share their innovations and contributions to the field. With presentations from Arista, Celona, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, NetAlly, and Ruckus Networks, attendees can expect updates on advancements in AI networking, SASE, and cybersecurity, among others. The presentations will be streamed live on our online platforms and feature roundtable discussions from our Field Day delegates. Watch this video for more information!


Fortinet’s FortiGate Cloud Native Firewall

In this article, Jason Gintert gives his thoughts on Fortinet’s Cloud Field Day presentation on Fortigate Cloud Native Firewall Service, “[The] Fortinet CNF is a potential solution for organizations that are looking to move to a cloud native security posture and ensure the security of their data and applications.” Check out the article on his website.


Application Security With Fortinet

In this article, Sulagna Saha writes about Fortinet’s SaaS offerings that secure applications in the cloud, from development to production. Read her article at Gestalt IT, or catch the demo from the recent Cloud Field Day event here at Tech Field Day.


Networking Takes Center Stage at Cloud Field Day 16

Adam Fisher gives his thoughts on the products demonstrated by Forward Networks, Fortinet, and Solo.io during their presentations at Cloud Field Day in January. Read his thoughts on the Virtual Bonzo website.


Ep 112 – NFD30 Special!

Networking Field Day Delegates A.J. Murray, Tim Bertino, and Girard Kavelines share their thoughts on this event in this episode of the Art of Network Engineering Podcast. Listen to their thoughts here!


I’ve Got 99 Problems but a Fortinet Isn’t One

Girard Kavelines raves about FortiSwitch, FortiManager, and FortiLink as “making onboarding the easiest thing you’ll ever experience.” Check out his full review of Fortinet’s presentation at Networking Field Day in January on the TechHouse570 website.


Fortinet Red vs Blue for Cloud Native Visibility and Protection for the Application Lifecycle

Hin Tang attended the Fortinet presentation at our recent Cloud Field Day event and was impressed by their comprehensive and integrated suite of products. The presentation not only showed their continuing innovation but also the friendly and technical staff in their element. Read Hin’s post to learn more, and check out the Fortinet presentation on the Tech Field Day YouTube channel!


Fortinet Presents at NFD30

At the most recent Networking Field Day, AJ Murray took a real in-depth look at Fortinet for the first time. He gives us a summary of their SD-WAN and SASE solutions and demos from both. Check out Tim’s thoughts here!


Networking Field Day 30- Event Preview

Girard Kavelines gave us a quick preview of what to have expected on the presentation schedule for this past Networking Field Day. Girard gives some quick thoughts about each company and what he was most excited to hear about. For all full presentations, head over to the Tech Field Day website, and be sure to check out Girard’s blog for more Networking Field Day content!


Cloud Field Day Looks to the Next Generation in January

Our first Cloud Field Day of 2023 was this past January. We had Forward Networks, Fortinet, and Solo.io present on many cloud related topics such as net-ops, cloud sec ops, the Fortigate firewall, cloud native networking, etc. Be sure to check out presentations and more from Cloud Field Day on the Tech Field Day website!


Networking Into the Future With Networking Field Day 30

We kicked off 2023 with Networking Field Day where we had presentations from Anuta Networks, Juniper Networks, Aryaka, Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, and Selector AI! All videos from Networking Field Day have been published on the Tech Field Day website, head on over to check them out!


Integrated Networking and Cloud-Delivered Security With Fortinet

Sulagna Saha talks about FortiSASE, an integrated networking and security solution that delivers the best of cloud-based security and SD-WAN connectivity to customers. Read her thoughts on Gestalt IT, or head over to the Tech Field Day website for a deep-dive presentation on this.


FortiReady- Securing the Future One Solution at a Time

Girard Kavelines tuned in live for the Fortinet presentation at this past Security Field Day, now he is sharing his thoughts on his personal blog. He goes into detail on both the FortiRecon and FortiDeceptor technologies that are changing the game in the way we detect, respond, and remediate multiple threats! If you want to learn more from Girard about Fortinet’s newest platforms, check out his article here!


Breaking the Cyber Kill Chain With Fortinet

FortiRecon; “an indispensable item to have in the security tool kit”, says Sulagna Saha in her most recent article on the Gestalt IT website! She talks about Fortinet’s FortiRecon solution that was recently presented at November’s Security Field Day. This solution is designed to help organizations obstruct threat actors at the pre-attack stage and will help break the attack sequence in the early cycle if they are already inside. To hear more about FortiRecon, check out Sulagna’s thought on the Gestalt IT website!