At Security Field Day, Mitch Ashley talked about the implications of our digital footprints, illustrating how these data trails map our personal behavior intricately. He highlights the potential risks and impacts on privacy that come with the pervasive tracking of our online actions. This Security Boulevard article by Sulagna Saha shares Mitch’s insights.
AI is the Leading Geopolitical Issue
Artificial Intelligence has risen from a plain technical challenge to become the leading geopolitical issue in 2025. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded in advance of AI Field Day, features Dr. Bob Sutor, Mitch Ashley, and Jim Czuprynski discussing the balkanization of AI globally. We have previously talked about data sovereignty, but AI is a technology seen to have international importance. From raw materials to chipmaking to systems design to model training, every nation wants to control AI. The United States recently introduced the AI Diffusion Framework to control not just access to chips but also sovereignty of the AI models themselves. We are really just starting to develop AI systems with large language models and yet companies and researchers are already recognizing that we need to move beyond words to spatial, temporal, and true understanding of the world. We are on the cusp of the next space race as regions and nations compete to be the center of the AI universe.
AI Chatbots – A Chatty Companion or a Sneaky Trap?
In a recent analysis following an AI Field Day delegate roundtable, Sulagna Saha explores the double-edged nature of AI chatbots, assessing their benefits as efficient virtual assistants versus their risks as potential privacy invaders. Saha critically examines the mechanisms behind these AI systems, how they interact with user data, and the implications for personal privacy and security. For comprehensive insights into AI Field Day 5, check out more articles by Sulagna Saha on Techstrong AI.
Techstrong Gang – September 24, 2024
In a recent appearance on Techstrong Gang, our own Stephen Foskett discussed the latest developments in edge solutions following Edge Field Day. The event featured VMware, Avassa, Tsecond, Zededa, and OnLogic showcasing their innovations in edge computing. VMware’s new platform, Avassa’s orchestration, Tsecond’s rugged storage, Zededa’s scalability, and OnLogic’s edge servers demonstrated the diversity of edge solutions. For more insights, check out Stephen Foskett discussing the event on Techstrong Gang with Alan Shimel, Mitch Ashley, and the rest of the gang!
Techstrong Gang – September 17, 2024
Stephen Foskett was a guest on the Techstrong Gang on September 17, where he discussed his observations from AI Field Day 5. Stephen provided an overview of AI Field Day, emphasizing its focus on practical applications of AI, such as productizing large language models (LLMs) and the development of AI agents that can automate processes, moving past the limited scope of chatbots. He also discussed advances in networking from Cisco and Arista, the radical new Ethernet fabric solution from Enfabrica, and the agentic AI platform created by Integrail.
AIFD5 Recap
In this LinkedIn video, Mitch Ashley discussed how major tech vendors like VMware and Elastic are incorporating AI, ML, and GenAI into their business strategies. He highlighted the unique approaches these companies take in integrating advanced technologies into their operational frameworks and products. Ashley’s analysis underscores the rapid pace of technological innovation fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence.
Don’t Get Caught in the DevOps Loop
In her first article on DevOps_com, Sulagna Saha of Gestalt IT discusses the critical need for flexibility in DevOps implementations, cautioning against the restrictive nature of the conventional DevOps loop. Highlighting insights shared by Mitch Ashley at a talk during AppDev Field Day, the piece advocates for a sprint-based methodology that enhances efficiency by enabling teams to manage smaller, independent tasks. This approach emphasizes collaborative, adaptable strategies that optimize both individual and team contributions, steering away from rigid, uniform processes.
App Modernization, a Measured Exercise or a No-Brainer?
Sulagna Saha reports on the delegate roundtable on the topic of app modernization lead by Paul Nashawaty at AppDev Field Day ADFD1 last month. Is modernization a judicious strategic move or an obvious necessity? Her article unpacks the complexities and risks associated with updating legacy applications, alongside the potential benefits of agility, scalability, and improved user experiences. Through this discourse, Sulagna aims to enlighten IT decision-makers on the careful deliberation required when contemplating the modernization of their application landscape.
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.
