Top-Notch Troubleshooting With Arista and Cloudvision-As-A-Service

Arista Networks highlighted its CloudVision-as-a-Service during Networking Field Day in September. CloudVision-as-a-Service is the latest Arista feature that can further assist with troubleshooting issues. When contacting Arista support with an issue, they can quickly collect the information needed about your network from the database that CloudVision builds. Find out more in Arista Networks’ presentation on its CloudVision-as-a-Service on the Tech Field Day website!


Data Access Everywhere, All the Time?

We all want data, and we want it whenever and wherever we are. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford writes about how Qumulo is looking to solve the age-old problem of data availability. She writes about Qumulo’s presentation at Storage Field Day 20 last year on their data management solutions as well as how they are taking on the challenges presented by the Hybrid Cloud. Be sure to check out Georgina’s post on how Qumulo is trying to simplify the way you work with data including the video of their Storage Field Day presentation.


Wide Area AI Networking With Juniper

WAN networking has traditionally been difficult to troubleshoot. At Networking Field Day in September, Juniper Networks discussed its latest advances in traditional networking technologies, which includes the integration of Mist AI and Mist’s Marvis AI system. Check out Juniper Networks’ presentation on its Marvis AI application on the Tech Field Day website and see how Marvis can change the way we look at WAN networking!


Pensando SmartNICs Power Up VMware Environments

Pensando highlighted its collaboration with VMware at Tech Field Day Extra at VMworld 2020. Pensando notes that it has added value with its SmartNICs to the VMware ecosystem as part of Project Monterey, where VMware is partnering with vendors to create within the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). The value of Pensando SmartNICs comes from not only the hardware but the software as well. Find out more in Pensando’s presentation on its SmartNICs in VMware environments on the Tech Field Day website!


Gestalt IT Rundown: December 16, 2020

It’s Rundown time! In the latest edition of the Gestalt IT Rundown, Stephen Foskett and Tom Hollingsworth break down the latest stories in the tech world. On the docket for this episode, they talk about the SolarWinds Orion platform being hacked, Oracle moving to Texas, Intel’s Memory and Storage Moment, and more! To hear their takes on all of these hot button issues and more, head over to GestaltIT.com or the Tech Field Day YouTube channel.


Slashing Troubleshooting Time: Runecast

There’s no doubt that the most valuable resource in the world of tech practitioners is time. At Tech Field Day Extra at VMworld 2020, Runecast showed off the “Runecast Analyzer” product, which allows users to “proactively analyze the configs and logs of a range of systems, find potential risks before they strike and cause significant outages or security incompliance.” When used well, this acts as a serious time-saver for tech engineers! Check out Runecast’s presentation on its Runecast Analyzer product on the Tech Field Day website!


Nebulon Takes on SAN Arrays and HCI – Differently

When Nebulon presented on its cloud-defined storage options at Storage Field Day this year, it was clear it had some great potential. Georgina Ford, writing for GestaltIT.com, writes about that presentation and thinks that Nebulon is successfully simplifying deployment and maintenance while simultaneously adopting a new deployment strategy for cloud. Check out her thoughts on Nebulon’s latest developments on GestaltIT.com!


Meet Field Day Delegate – Jason Collier

We have another new delegate! Joining us for the first time this week is Jason Collier, a serial entrepreneur and analyst in tech. He will be brining his expertise to the Tech Field Day Exclusive with Intel Memory and Storage. Jason took a few minutes to tell us about himself in our latest version of Meet the Field Day Delegate. Welcome to the Tech Field Day Community, Jason!


Tomversations: Episode 11 – Data Processing Units (DPUs)

In the latest episode of Tomversations, Tom Hollingsworth takes us through the various types of chips that you might find in modern computing, from the workhorse x86 CISC chips favored by Intel to the specific ASICs and FPGAs that help in purpose-built devices. Along the way, Tom helps frame the discussion around DPUS and why they’re not just for networking traffic any more.


Pensando’s Role in the NetApp Portfolio

There are lots of effective partnerships in the tech world, but one of our favorites to watch grow is Pensando and NetApp. Presenting at Storage Field Day earlier this year, they delved into how Pensando’s chip in NetApp’s all-flash array combine to powerful results. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford says she likes the flexibility that the Pensando card offers based largely on the fact that it’s essentially a whole computer compressed into a single chip! Check out Georgina’s thoughts and the NetApp and Pensando partner presentation on the Gestalt IT website!


Ending Wireless Eavesdropping With Wi-Fi Enhanced Open and Cisco

Ever wonder how secure public WiFi networks are? Writing for GesaltIT.com, Tom Hollingsworth focuses on how Mobility Field Day presenter Cisco is combatting security concerns on publicly available WiFi networks including with their “Wi-Fi Enhanced Open” offering. Next time you’re using your coffee shop internet, remember that Cisco is working to make your connection that little bit more secure.


Cisco Sets Sights on Converged Infrastructure

Cisco is investing in its presence in the converged infastructure space and highlighted their efforts at Storage Field Day earlier this year. On GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford writes that “Cisco is working on streamlining and improving ease-of-use in the converged infrastructure space, and one of those innovations is building a marketplace approach to stacker technology.” Check out Georgina’s thoughts on Cisco’s latest focus on the Gestalt IT website!


The Value of Synthetic Testing With Catchpoint

Catchpoint was one of our presenters at Networking Field Day 23 earlier this year, where Tom Hollingsworth got to see them present on their platform which included a demo that showed some synthetic testing. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Tom explains the potential benefits of synthetic testing and how Catchpoint uses it to help their customers implement more effective networks.


Morpheus Data Brings Self-Service IT to the Less Technical

Writing for GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford looks at Personas – the new hybrid cloud application orchestration specialist from Morpheus Data. They presented on this at Cloud Field Day 8 earlier this year. Georgina writes that “Personas is designed to restrict access to the UI and, at the same time, allow less IT savvy users to provision applications using a shopping cart.” We’re a fan of the simplicity behind the new offering from Morpheus Data, and are looking forward to see what they have up their sleeve next!


Meet Field Day Delegate – Steven Cortez

Tech Field Day is underway and so is the first event for new delegate Steven Cortez! Steven took a few minutes to tell us about himself as a self-described “tech dork”, and lover of great food and dancing. Take a minute to get to know Steven and then watch him in action at Tech Field Day this week!


Challenging the Status Quo With CBRS and Celona

Celona has been a presenter at the last two Mobility Field Day events, and they are working hard to disrupt the typical wireless world. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Tom Hollingsworth says that Celona’s utilization of CBRS has alot of potential for areas where wireless is typically problematic. CBRS, a hybrid of cellular and wireless technology, is something Celona is working to bring to market more fully. For the full breakdown, be sure to check out Tom’s post and the Celona presentations on our website!


Cloud Storage in a Snap With NetApp

The products recently launched by NetApp and Google Cloud are simple to use and easy to get started with. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Georgina Ford says that Cloud Volume Service (CVS) and Cloud Volumes ONTAP are perfect for companies looking to be in Cloud and potentially save on storage costs. For more, check out the article on GestaltIT.com which includes one of NetApp’s presentations from Cloud Field Day earlier this year!


Tech Field Day 22 – The Biggest Field Day Event Yet

Tech Field Day is back and bigger than ever! We’ve been hard at work to bring you the biggest lineup we’ve ever had at one of our Tech Field Day events. There are nine presenting companies, two dozen delegates, and a whole bunch of tech industry knowledge heading your way this week! For all the event information, check out the post by Georgina Ford on GestaltIT.com and catch the event live on the Tech Field Day website!


Tune Into the Very First AI Field Day Nov 18-20, 2020

AI Field Day in November consisted of an all-star delegate panel and an equally impressive selection of presenting companies. Georgina Ford of Gestalt IT introduces this event and explains how AI is revolutionizing IT. Check out TechFieldDay.com for videos from companies such as BrainChip, Aruba, and Cisco at this event!


Meet Field Day Delegate – Phillip Sellers

Welcoming in new delegates is one of our favorite things to do at Tech Field Day. At our event this week, we have two new delegates joining our community. The first is Phillip Sellers! From his enjoyment of plane watching to his hand-me-down Commodore 64, Phillip shares a little bit about himself and his experiences in the world of technology in our latest version of Meet the Delegate. To see Phillip in action as a delegate, tune in to Tech Field Day 22 this week!