Stephen Foskett joined Techstrong Gang to discuss the key takeaways from AI Field Day 7 on Tuesday, November 4. He discusses the interest in special-purpose AI applications, as presented by Articul8, Digitate, and Fortinet, the desire by business leaders to partner with full-service firms like HPE or Nutanix for their AI needs, and the rise of shadow AI and distributed data, as presented by HYCU. Watch Techstrong Gang every weekday for more from The Futurum Group and friends!
AI Demand, Rising Memory Prices & NBA Betting Scandals
In this episode of Techstrong Gang, the panel discusses the looming chip crisis and the recent bust of a high-tech gambling ring, but the heart of the conversation focuses on key takeaways from Cloud Field Day 24. This discussion centered on smart use of cloud services, both on-premises and in the hands of service providers, and the needs of each application for security, privacy, and cost. Oxide Computer Company and Pure Storage were both mentioned in this segment, with HPE and Fortinet earning mention in the area of AI applications. Watch Techstrong Gang every weekday on the various Techstrong channels.
Understanding the Impact of the AWS Outage & Cloud Infrastructure Challenges
The Techstrong Gang discusses the AWS outage, NetApp’s AI data management strategy, and Talos Linux. Following NetApp Insight, Stephen Foskett discusses NetApp’s new AI-native platform and data engine, which impressed for securely managing unstructured data. Watch Techstrong Gang every weekday for more Tech Field Day coverage!
AI Acceleration, Chip Competition & Market Overheating
The Techstrong Gang explores the intensifying competition within the AI chip market, highlighting how this rivalry is leading to innovations and challenges, including market overheating. They examine the impact on businesses and their technology strategies, particularly focusing on the acceleration of AI capabilities and its implications for industry standards. They also discuss the implications of AI on security, as recently discussed during the Microsoft Security special event with Tech Field Day.
AI Safety Rules and the Future of Data Centers
In this episode of Techstrong Gang, the panel explores the emerging dialogue around AI safety rules and their anticipated impact on future data center operations, addressing growing concerns over AI reliability and security. They also examine the potential influence these regulations could have on architectural and strategic shifts within data center ecosystems. The episode includes coverage of the recent AI Infrastructure Field Day event in a long segment.