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!
Tariffs, AI Adoption & The Unstructured Data Problem
October 22, 2025 by
The Techstrong Gang discusses the intricate impact of tariffs on global IT industries, highlighting their potential to alter production and market dynamics They further explore the accelerated adoption of AI technologies, underscoring how businesses are grappling with the burgeoning challenge of managing unstructured data. Stephen Foskett connects this to the recent NetApp Insight event, which focused on presenting data for use by AI applications.
AI Acceleration, Chip Competition & Market Overheating
October 21, 2025 by
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.