Eino is revolutionizing network resource planning and optimization with its automated solution, offering a fresh perspective on efficient network design and deployment. As highlighted by Sulagna Saha on Gestalt IT following Mobility Field Day, eino’s innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms provide actionable insights for network engineers, reducing complexity and time-consumption in network planning processes. This automated approach not only streamlines workflows but also enhances the accuracy and reliability of network infrastructures in diverse environments.
Operations Made Simple With Cisco Cloud Monitoring for Catalyst
Cisco is simplifying network operations with its cloud monitoring solution for Catalyst devices, enabling a more streamlined and intuitive management experience. Detailed by Sulagna Saha at Gestalt IT following Cisco Live EMEA, this innovation offers IT teams a unified view of their networks through the Cisco Meraki dashboard, enhancing visibility and control. The integration of robust monitoring tools into the Catalyst portfolio exemplifies Cisco’s focus on easing the operational burden and driving efficiency in network management.
Ubiquiti – Foraying Into Enterprise Networking With Wi-Fi 7
Sulagna Saha’s article on Gestalt IT provides insights into Ubiquiti’s foray into the enterprise networking market following their Mobility Field Day experience, marking a significant shift with their introduction of Wi-Fi 7 technology. By leveraging the latest Wi-Fi standards, Ubiquiti aims to deliver high-performance wireless solutions tailored for large-scale business needs. This strategic venture exhibits Ubiquiti’s commitment to innovation and expanding its reach beyond consumer markets into the competitive realm of enterprise networking.
Application Modernization Requires Good Security Practices
As application development and modernization moves forward, security has never been more important. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast introduces AppDev Field Day with a discussion of the importance of DevSecOps featuring Paul Nashawaty, Mitch Ashley, Michael Levan, and Stephen Foskett.
Cyber Insurance Premiums Rise Amid a Flurry of High-Profile Cyberattacks
As the frequency of high-profile cyberattacks intensifies, businesses are facing a surge in cyber insurance premiums, a trend underscored in Sulagna Saha’s article. This increase reflects the growing recognition of the financial risks associated with data breaches and the essential role of insurance in a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. The market shift signals an urgent need for companies to bolster their security measures and evaluate their insurance coverage to navigate the challenging cyber threat landscape. Read more in this Gestalt IT article, inspired by a delegate discussion at Security Field Day.
Moving Beyond Platform Engineering and IT Operations at AppDev Field Day
AppDev Field Day offers a look beyond traditional platform engineering and IT operations. In this Gestalt IT article, Stephen Foskett gives an overview of the event and the schedule. This event brings together innovative developers and industry experts to discuss the evolution of application development and the integration of emerging technologies. Attendees can expect to engage in thought-provoking dialogues on how to navigate the expanding landscape of app development in increasingly complex IT environments.
Cisco Integrates Accedian Into Crosswork to Deliver Uninterrupted Service Assurance
Cisco has strategically integrated Accedian’s technology into its Crosswork Network Automation portfolio, a move aimed at bolstering uninterrupted service assurance capabilities. This partnership represents a step forward in network performance management, marrying Cisco’s robust automation with Accedian’s precise monitoring and data insights. The enhanced offering delivers a seamless, end-to-end solution for service providers seeking to guarantee exceptional network service quality and reliability for their customers. Read more in this article by Sulagna Saha from Gestalt IT, based on their presentation at Cisco Live Europe!
Dissecting Cloud Networking
Sulagna Saha’s recent piece on dives into the complexities and challenges of networking within the cloud ecosystem. The article sheds light on how organizations can navigate the intricacies of cloud connectivity, security, and architecture to optimize their network operations. Readers are guided through the nuances of cloud networking, based on a roundtable discussion hosted by Tom Hollingsworth at Networking Field Day last month.
Platform Engineering Is the Revenge of IT Operations
The rise of platform engineering demonstrates how difficult it has been to balance DevOps between developers and operations. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features a discussion of platform engineering with Mitch Ashley and Mike Vizard of Techstrong Group and Stephen Foskett and Tom Hollingsworth of Gestalt IT.
Wi-Fi 7 Isn’t Enough For Future Wireless Needs
New technology standards can’t anticipate how users will consume content and applications and revisions to the standards will be adopted to meet their needs. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Ron Westfall, Drew Lentz, and Rocky Gregory as they discuss where Wi-Fi 7 falls short.
Mobility Field Day 11 Is Your Lucky Day!
Mobility Field Day 11 promises to be an exciting event for professionals interested in the latest advancements in wireless technology. As Tom Hollingsworth’s article hints, this gathering is an excellent opportunity for industry experts to explore new products, discuss emerging trends, and share insights. Learn more about the latest wireless products from Arista, Celona, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, Ubiquiti, and eino next Wednesday and Thursday, and watch for more coverage on LinkedIn!
Palo Alto Networks Enhances Cloud Data Security With DSPM and DDR
Palo Alto Networks is stepping up cloud data security by introducing two powerful solutions, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR). These tools are engineered to provide businesses with greater visibility and control over their data in cloud environments, ensuring compliance and safeguarding against potential breaches. Leveraging advanced analytics and real-time monitoring, Palo Alto Networks’ enhancements offer a more comprehensive approach to securing sensitive information in the cloud. Learn more in this Gestalt IT article by Sulagna Saha.
The Critical Role of Advanced Storage in AI Data Infrastructure
AI data infrastructures are increasingly reliant on advanced storage solutions to manage the sheer volume and velocity of data processing demands, as highlighted in Stephen Foskett’s article on Gestalt IT. Solidigm’s contributions to the field, with their state-of-the-art storage technologies, underscore the necessity for innovation and scalability in supporting AI workloads. As AI applications continue to evolve, the selection of sophisticated, capable storage systems becomes a linchpin for the success and efficiency of AI-driven enterprises. This article brings together this entire series, sponsored by Solidigm.
CyberSense’s AI-Based Detection for Maximum Confidence
CyberSense from Index Engines delivers an AI-based analytics tool that provides organizations with enhanced confidence in their ability to detect and recover from cyberattacks. The solution offers a robust layer of defense that goes beyond traditional data recovery methods, validating the integrity of data before restoration. With CyberSense’s cutting-edge AI detection, enterprises can significantly minimize the risk of data corruption and ensure maximum data fidelity in the wake of security breaches. Read Sulagna Saha’s article at Gestalt IT to learn more.
Aryaka Launches Unified SASE Delivered as a Service
Aryaka Networks has announced the launch of its Unified SASE solution, providing a seamless, as-a-service offering aimed at reinventing enterprise network security and optimization. This new service integrates cutting-edge security capabilities into Aryaka’s global SD-WAN platform, catering to the modern enterprise’s demand for a comprehensive, agile, and secure networking infrastructure. With Aryaka’s Unified SASE, businesses can look forward to a simplified deployment and management experience while ensuring robust security standards for their distributed workforces. Read more in this article by Sulagna Saha at Gestalt IT.
Data Quality is More Important Than Ever in an AI World with Qlik
In our AI-dominated world, data quality is the key to building useful tools. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Drew Clarke from Qlik discussing best practiced for integrating data sources with AI models with Joey D’Antoni, Gina Rosenthal, and Stephen Foskett before Qlik Connect in Orlando.
VAST Data Releases New DASE Architecture Based on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU
VAST Data introduced their revolutionary DASE (Disaggregated Shared Everything) Architecture at AI Field Day, which integrates NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs to deliver superior performance for AI-driven data centers, as explained by Sulagna Saha. This architecture enables independent scaling of compute and storage resources, simplifying operations and reducing costs with easy management, particularly benefiting cloud service providers. Alongside significant energy savings, the VAST Data Platform offers robust quality of service and enhanced security by isolating data management from host systems, marking a leap forward for high-performance computing environments like those of NASA and NIH. Read more in this Gestalt IT article by Sulagna Saha.
Solidigm and Supermicro Put “Green” in Greenfield
Supermicro and Solidigm are actively tackling the intensifying demands of AI workloads with their efficient, rack-sized storage solutions, designed to streamline AI data pipelines, as discussed at a recent AI Field Day event. They are engineering a three-tiered platform specifically to accommodate the diverse needs of AI processes—from data ingestion and transformation to training and inference—enhancing performance with high-speed, high-density SSDs from Solidigm. As AI data centers seek to become more environmentally sustainable, the partnership underscores their commitment to delivering solutions that not only meet the technical demands of AI but also pave the way for greener computing practices. Read more in this article by Andy Banta, sponsored by Solidigm.
Solidigm – a Bigger, Faster, and More Efficient Storage for AI
Solidigm’s AI Field Day presentation highlighted the critical role of large-scale, high-efficiency storage solutions like NAND flash memory in meeting the evolving demands of AI, as covered by tech analyst Ben Young. The company, born from the union of Intel’s NAND SSD business and SK Hynix, demonstrates expertise in delivering high-density QLC SSDs, such as the D5-P5336 model, which significantly outperforms traditional HDDs in capacity and speed while reducing energy consumption. Solidigm’s storage innovations, offering up to 61.44TB per slim drive, not only future-proof AI infrastructure but also promise to drive advancements across various industries by improving training times and real-time decision-making capabilities.
Solidigm SSDs for the AI Era – Small Size, Big Value
Solidigm’s presentation at AI Field Day focused on their ambition to deliver industry-leading storage solutions that address the escalating storage and energy consumption needs of AI workloads, as Sulagna Saha reports for Gestalt IT. Positioning itself as a provider of affordable, high-capacity SSDs, Solidigm’s D5-P5336 model stands out with its 61TB capacity within a compact 2.5” form factor, presenting a pathway to significantly lower TCO and energy costs for massive AI deployments. The company’s innovative storage solutions, coupled with Cloud Storage Acceleration Layer (CSAL) technology, promise to streamline data flow to GPUs, enhancing model training and inferencing performance across varied AI workflows.
