In a detailed article about Edge Field Day, Ned Bellavance highlights a presentation from NodeWeaver on their edge solution. NodeWeaver is an operating system designed to sit between hardware and the orchestration layer, which supports a myriad of hardware and operates on a small device footprint. Particularly emphasizing NodeWeaver’s zero-touch deployment method, the article suggests that the solution could be beneficial not only for the emerging edge, but potentially in standard data centers as well.
TFDx Cisco Live 2023: BackBox
This LinkedIn article by Eric Stewart gives an overview of BackBox’s presentation at Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live 2023. Stewart describes BackBox’s network task automation offerings, which offer automated testing of functional changes before they are committed and checks for storage space capacity and version compatibility before upgrades. He notes the novelty of being able to scale the push to a subset of equipment, and praises BackBox’s user-friendly interface that enables customization of tasks and checks, as well as its newly announced Network Vulnerability Manager tool.
Opengear – Out of Band Management on the First Day
This LinkedIn article by Eric Stewart discusses Opengear’s presentation on its Lighthouse software during Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live 2023, detailing how the software can automate the deployment process from day one. Stewart highlights the software’s ability to accommodate zero-touch provisioning for both in-band and out-of-band gear, creating ease for remote site set up. Opengear’s solution demonstrates its utility by effortlessly managing network infrastructure and optimising deployment speed, all of which is updated with the latest firmware enhancements.
Modernizing the Extranet With Alkira
Extranets, also known as B2B networks, are essential for organizations to connect and provide additional services to each other. While this market has been dominated by a few providers, the lack of competition often leads to delays in provisioning connections. Fortunately, Alkira has introduced Extranet-as-a-Service, leveraging zero trust network architecture and cloud networking advancements to offer a more secure, scalable, and cost-effective alternative. With a familiar dashboard and consumption-based pricing, Alkira’s solution simplifies extranet management and enables secure data exchange, even in complex acquisition scenarios. Read more in this LinkedIn article by Tom Hollingsworth!
Enhancing Data Protection: The Power of Real-Time Intruder Deception and Detection
In this LinkedIn article by Lars Trøen, the innovative approach to data protection showcased by Commvault at Security Field Day 9 is discussed. The article highlights the incorporation of Metallic Threatwise, a honeypot and deception service, into Commvault’s data protection software system. This integration enables real-time detection of intruders and provides tailored recommendations for deploying honeypots within the network, enhancing organizations’ ability to stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats.
Evolving API Landscape and Ensuring Secure Transitions With the Help of Noname Security
In this LinkedIn post, Lars Trøen reflects on his experience as a remote delegate at Security Field Day. He highlights the importance of API security in the rapidly evolving landscape of application programming interfaces (APIs). Trøen discusses the challenges faced in adapting to changing API standards and emphasizes the significance of making informed decisions and prioritizing web application security. Trøen also highlights the services offered by Noname Security, such as monitoring API calls and providing API testing, to facilitate smooth and secure API transitions.
Secrets Are Difficult to Keep
HashiCorp is revolutionizing secrets management with their new offering, HCP Vault Secrets, as highlighted in Karen Lopez’s LinkedIn article. This solution provides organizations with a secure and flexible platform for storing, generating, and accessing sensitive information like API keys and passwords. With features such as tokenization, dynamic secrets, role-based access, and centralized management, Vault Secrets ensures the confidentiality and integrity of secrets across clouds and environments, while also offering auditing and compliance monitoring capabilities.
NFD29: Cisco Manages Your Clouds
Pete Welcher is taking in the Networking Field Day event presentations from Cisco and the content they delivered on MultiCloud, Meraki NextGen Dash, and DNAC. In his latest post on LinkedIn, Pete discusses his thought on one specific are of interest from the Cisco presentations: Cisco MultiCloud. He goes into detail on the tools that Cisco is evolving and how they will simplify customers’ lives. Check out Pete’s LinkedIn for more!
NFD29: What Would We Do Without Opengear?
Pete Welcher was struck by Opengear’s presentation at September’s Networking Field Day! He wrote all about Opengear’s remote Out of Band (OOB) network access capabilities on LinkedIn and refers to them as a “product refresh.” Pete urges all Networking folks to check out what Opengear has to offer!
CXL Is the Future of Enterprise Hyperconvergence
After attending the latest Tech Field Day event Enrico Signoretti gives his thoughts on the OCP Summit and the CXL forum. Check out his thoughts on LinkedIn and be sure to catch all of the updates from the Tech Field Day event on the Tech Field Day website!
NFD29: Broadcom Discussed Latest Chip Capabilities
Learn more about Broadcom’s presentation at Networking Field Day in September by checking out this post by Pete Welcher. You can read his thoughts and watch all of the presentations from Networking Field Day on the Tech Field Day website!
NFD29: Kentik and Network Troubleshooting
Check out Pete Welcher’s thoughts on Kentik and their presentation at the latest Networking Field Day event. You can read his post and watch all of the presentations from Networking Field Day on the Tech Field Day website!
Chips and Salsa: An Introduction to the Broadcom Tomahawk 5 …Just for Fun!
Check out what Micheline Murphy has to say about Broadcom after watching them present at the latest Networking Field Day event in September. You can check out her thoughts and all of the Networking Field Day presentations on the Tech Field Day website!
NFD29 CatchPoint Tracks Connectivity Quality
Pete Welcher is categorizing CatchPoint as a ThousandEyes competitor with a bit more functionality! Pete attended the most recent Networking Field Day where Catchpoint presented on just a few of their additions like SSID, BGP monitoring, and more. In Pete’s LinkedIn post, he explains why Catchpoint has a good chance against their competitors and why we should check out their performance tools. Take a look here or visit his LinkedIn page for more!
NFD29: Juniper Apstra Goes FreeForm
Juniper presented on their Apstra product at this past Networking Field Day, now Pete Welcher is writing on his thoughts. He says “if you need automated campus or datacenter fabric management, take a look at Juniper Apstra.” Juniper surprised Pete, and other delegates, with Apstra FreeForm, visit Pete’s LinkedIn for more!
NFD29: Nokia Does Networking!
Pete Welcher was pleasantly surprised with Nokia at their most recent Networking Field Day presentation! Pete writes about Nokia’s demonstration on their digital sandbox capabilities and how they bring DevOps techniques to networking. Although this was new territory for Pete and other delegates, it was very eye-opening! Take a look here at what Pete has to say, or visit his LinkedIn profile for more.
NFD29: Graphiant
Pete Welcher attended the most recent Networking Field Day where Graphiant presented their SD-WAN alternative. In this post, he gives us a brief rundown of Graphaint’s key points and what makes them different. Check out Pete’s thoughts here, or visit his LinkedIn page for more!
Kentik Is Amazing
Peter Welcher attended the most recent Networking Field Day Service Provider where Kentik presented their highly innovative network centric database tool. In his latest blog, Pete talks about each innovation that has caught his interest, and goes into detail on the technical presenters and their topics discussed. Pete is a huge fan of Kentik’s analysis/reporting tools and urges you to check out their latest innovations!
NFDSP2: The Videos Are Now Posted!
Pete Welcher, a Field Day delegate, wrote a brief blog about the most recent Networking Field Day: Service Provider on his LinkedIn page. In this post he talks about presentations from a fellow delegate, Chris cummings, Kentik, and also includes the delegate Roundtable. Take a look at Pete’s thoughts here or visit his LinkedIn page!
Fortinet at Mobility Field Day 7
Avril Salter attended July’s Mobility Field Day as a delegate and gives us her thoughts, on LinkedIn, about Fortinet’s presentation. Check it out!