Tom Hollingsworth sheds light on the challenges of deploying an appropriately sized firewall and highlights Prosimo’s solution, as seen at Cloud Field Day last year. Prosimo Adaptive Service Insertion helps in deploying firewall resources in appropriate locations with minimal fuss by creating spokeless environments. Additionally, Prosimo introduces the possibility of directing guaranteed, critical traffic to a Prosimo instance to be processed, thus enabling businesses to ensure that their operational rules are respected. Finally, Prosimo’s tool allows for variable flow discovery and resource consumption, allowing organizations to manage their financial payments better.
The Amazing Way Observability Shapes Automation
The benefits of automation far outweigh the potential perils, mainly because more than 70% of IT decision-makers have acknowledged reduced employee workload with automation’s help. Visibility and automation share a close relationship, with data being a prerequisite for both. Saha further explains how with proper implementation and integration, networking automation can significantly improve the entire system’s efficiency while reducing the need for human-based control. This Networking Field Day Roundtable discussion focuses on the promise and pitfalls of network automation.
Excitement in the Air at Aruba Atmosphere 2023!
Gestalt IT is bringing the Networking Field Day Experience to Aruba Atmosphere on April 25th and 26th. The event will feature keynote sessions from Antonio Neri and David Hughes, and technical presentations from the data center networking team, wireless group, and security discussions as well. With valuable insights into new technologies in the networking, mobility, and security spaces, this event is an exciting opportunity for IT professionals looking to stay updated on industry trends. Learn all about the Networking Field Day Experience at Atmosphere from Tom Hollingsworth in this post and video!
Rethinking Search With Cribl
Cribl Search is a federated query engine designed to integrate datasets, with a focus on security. In this article for Gestalt IT, Tom Hollingsworth discusses Cribl’s unique approach to data processing that combines observability and security. With insights into the latest developments in search technology, this article is an essential read for IT professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.
Networking Field Day Returns This April!
Tom Hollingsworth, writing for Gestalt IT, announces the return of Networking Field Day this month with a lineup of stellar presenters, including BackBox, Itential, HashiCorp, and Kentik. Tom notes that with the rise of remote work, this Networking Field Day event will focus on technologies that can support distributed teams. From software-defined networking to open-source networking, attendees will get a chance to learn about the latest trends and innovations in the industry.
Tech Field Day Is Extra at Cisco Live EMEA!
Team Tech Field Day is headed to Amsterdam for Cisco Live EMEA 2023, and Tom Hollingsworth has all the details. Tune in live Tuesday and Wednesday as Cisco presents to the Tech Field Day delegates, or watch for the videos on our YouTube channel. We can’t wait to hear what Cisco has in store for this, the first major enterprise IT event of 2023!
Friday Networking Field Day Thoughts
Tom Hollingsworth wrapped up the first Networking Field Day of 2023 this past January and leaves his thoughts for us to ponder with. Tom goes into detail on the Network-as-a-Service roundtable discussion that the delegates recorded at the event, what the companies are up to overall, and shared some news about Twitter. Take a look here at more of what Tom has to say.
Networking Into the Future With Networking Field Day 30
We kicked off 2023 with Networking Field Day where we had presentations from Anuta Networks, Juniper Networks, Aryaka, Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, and Selector AI! All videos from Networking Field Day have been published on the Tech Field Day website, head on over to check them out!
The Imposter Syndrome Network Podcast: Tom Hollingsworth
Our very own Tom Hollingsworth joined Field Day delegates Chris Grundemann and Zoe Rose on their new Imposter Syndrome Podcast. They discussed Tom’s role as an Event Lead for Tech Field Day and what his day-to-day operations looks like for tech events. Check out what he has to say!
Safe, Sound, and Secure With Security Field Day 8!
Tom Hollingsworth gives the rundown on the upcoming Security Field Day event. The Security Field Day event will see presentations from Fortinet, Micron, HashiCorp, Swimlane and Cribl. Follow along on the Tech Field Day website as well as the Security Field Day event page.
Why Do We Accept Bad Wireless Clients?
Check out Tom Hollingsworth’s take on the latest Mobility Field Day roundtable discussion. You can read his thoughts on his website, Networking Nerd, and be sure to catch all the latest posts and videos from Mobility Field Day on the Tech Field Day website!
Monday Mobility Quick Thoughts
In his latest post, event lead Tom Hollingsworth gives us his pre-event thoughts on October’s Mobility Field Day along with WLPC Europe. Take a look here or at The Networking Nerd website for more from Tom.
Moving Faster With Mobility Field Day 8
We’re gearing up for yet another Mobility Field Day! In his latest post on Gestalt IT, Tom Hollingsworth, event lead, talks about what to expect from Wyebot, Arista, and Ventev. Tune in live this October for more from Mobility Field Day on the Tech Field Day website!
Redundancy Is Not Resiliency
Things break, tires go flat, out-of-band devices go offline. When these things happen, resiliency outranks redundancy. Tom Hollingsworth writes about Opengear, their latest presentation at Networking Field Day, and how they’re offering a solution to network connectivity issues via an Opengear device. Check out Tom’s thoughts on his blog, Networking Nerd, and make sure to check out all of the videos from Networking Field Day on the Tech Field Day website!
Even More to Explore With Networking Field Day 29!
Check out Tom Hollingsworth details of the most recent Networking Field Day presentation line-up! You can find all the videos from Networking Field Day on the Tech Field Day website.
The Puzzle of Peering With Kentik
Check out Tom Hollingsworth thoughts on Kentik’s Mobility Field Day presentation on peerless data collection. Kentik is aiming to identify and solve the problems that customers often face with peering arrangements. Check out more of Tom’s thoughts on his blog, Networking Nerd, and on the Tech Field Day website.
Networking Field Day: Service Provider 2 Is Here!
Networking Field Day: Service Provider has come and gone! Tom Hollingsworth, Field Day event lead writing for Gestalt IT, gives us a brief insight for what to expect to see from Chris Cummings, Kentik, and the live streamed delegate roundtable discussion. Check out his thoughts here or on the Gestalt IT website!
Friday Mobility Field Day Thoughts
There were many different topics discussed by companies at this past Mobility Field Day. In Tom Hollingsworth’s latest post on his personal blog, he talks about his experience and gives us a brief insight on what to expect when watching the uploaded videos. Tom talks about how the ongoing battle of 5G and Wi-Fi is something he is planning to talk about more. Check out his thoughts here!
On the Go With Mobility Field Day 7!
Back with Tom Hollingsworth at this July’s Mobility Field Day. We had a packed schedule with Juniper Networks, Ruckus, Betacom, Fortinet, Cisco. 7SIGNAL, Celona, and NetAlly! Take a look here at what to expect in each presentation or visit GestaltIT.com for more from Tom.
Creating a Consistent User Experience Across the Network
Writing for Gestalt IT, Tom Hollingsworth details why consistency is a crucial component within security policies. Users desire the best possible connectivity experience without sacrificing security performance. In today’s hybrid work settings, how do we secure out-of-office devices that are beyond the corporate firewall? How can corporate networks remain secure on open Wi-Fi or cellular hotspots while still providing a high-quality user experience? Hollingsworth dives into Aruba EdgeConnect – the software-defined connectivity solution that will keep networks secure and work environments flexible. Check out the rest of his thoughts on the Network World website.
