Open Source Helps Small Businesses Modernize Applications

Open-source platforms and managed services are a huge help when it comes to modernizing applications, especially for smaller businesses. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded at AppDev Field Day, includes Stephen Foskett and Paul Nashawaty discussing the challenges and solutions for small businesses in modernizing applications.


On-Premises Networks Need to Work Like Cloud Networks

On-premises networks are still very common for specialize applications and need to adopt cloud network operational models. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by experts Ron Westfall, Chris Grundemann, and Jeremy Schulman as they discuss how to better implement these preferred methods. They also debate how each model has different requirements and may face headwinds in an enterprise.


Summertime Fun with Networking Field Day 35

The heatwave seems like it’s here to stay but that means more time to enjoy the great presentations at Networking Field Day 35. We’ve got a great lineup of presenters and delegates ready to discuss the hottest trends in the networking industry live for our community July 10 and 11. It promises to be an exciting event filled with great conversations and wonderful technical content.


Everything is the Cloud and The Cloud is Everything

The cloud operating model is everywhere these days, and just about everything is now called cloud. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded live at Cloud Field Day 20, includes Stephen Foskett, Jeffrey Powers, Alastair Cooke, and Steve Puluka discussing the true meaning of the term cloud computing.


Aruba Atmosphere 2024 Live Blog from HPE Discover

Keep us with the latest from our Delegates from Aruba Atmosphere, now part of HPE Discover. You can watch the Networking Field Day Experience at Aruba Atmosphere 2024 presentations live on the Tech Field Day website and later on YouTube.


It’s Time for Private 5G in the Enterprise

Wi-Fi has changed the way we work in the office but it’s not the only wireless technology. Challenging environments require new solutions like private 5G. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Mark Houtz and Shaun Neal as they discuss the rise of private LTE/5G technologies outside of the carrier space.


Discovering New Things at Networking Field Day Exclusive

Join Tech Field Day and HPE Aruba Networking at HPE Discover on June 18-19 as we discuss the latest technologies for connecting your edge together. We will have live streaming video of the sessions and coverage of the Aruba Atmosphere track general session. Read on to learn more!


Cloud Native is Just a Marketing Term

Software developers used to use the term cloud native to describe applications  that are designed for the cloud, but today it seems to be more of a term for containerized applications. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded ahead of Cloud Field Day 20, includes Guy Currier, Jack Poller, Ziv Levy, and Stephen Foskett discussing the true meaning of cloud native today.


Looking at the Rapidly Evolving Modern Cloud at Cloud Field Day 20

The modern cloud is evolving rapidly, encompassing AI, hybrid-cloud, and advanced IT infrastructure. Cloud Field Day 20 will feature presentations on private AI data centers, workload orchestration, unified platforms, AI integration, networking, and more. Presenters include Juniper Networks, Google Cloud, Morpheus Data, and Oxide Computer Company. Our next Cloud Field Day event will be broadcast live on the Tech Field Day website and LinkedIn Page as well as on Techstrong TV June 12th through 14th.


AI is the New Blockchain

AI is at the top of the hype cycle and it feels unstoppable. Once upon a time blockchain was in the same place. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Evan Mintzer and Jody Lemoine.


Nerdy Summer Camp with Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live US 2024!

Cisco Live has been going strong for the past 35 years! It’s always a fun way to spend your summer speaking with the brightest minds in the networking industry and see how companies like Cisco are advancing technology. This year will be another exciting adventure, thanks in no small part to Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live US 2024.


Moving Beyond Platform Engineering and IT Operations at AppDev Field Day

Once you move beyond IT operations platform engineering and devops you reach the realm of application development. That’s the newest Tech Field Day topic and we’re excited to be kicking off our coverage of this space with AppDev Field Day on May 29th and 30th.


Platform Engineering Is the Revenge of IT Operations

The rise of platform engineering demonstrates how difficult it has been to balance DevOps between developers and operations. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features a discussion of platform engineering with Mitch Ashley and Mike Vizard of Techstrong Group and Stephen Foskett and Tom Hollingsworth of Gestalt IT.


Wi-Fi 7 Isn’t Enough For Future Wireless Needs

New technology standards can’t anticipate how users will consume content and applications and revisions to the standards will be adopted to meet their needs. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Ron Westfall, Drew Lentz, and Rocky Gregory as they discuss where Wi-Fi 7 falls short.


Mobility Field Day 11 Is Your Lucky Day!

Join Tech Field Day for the luckiest mobility-focused event yet! Hear presentations from Juniper, Fortinet, Celona, Arista, Cisco, Ubiquiti, and introducing eino! Read on for more details about presentation times and how to join the conversation.


Data Quality is More Important Than Ever in an AI World with Qlik

In our AI-dominated world, data quality is the key to building useful tools. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Drew Clarke from Qlik discussing best practiced for integrating data sources with AI models with Joey D’Antoni, Gina Rosenthal, and Stephen Foskett before Qlik Connect in Orlando.


Security Audits Cause More Harm Than Good

Security audits are painful and often required for compliance but they aren’t adversarial unless you have a bad auditor or bad policy compliance. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth sits down with Teren Bryson, Skye Fugate, and Ben Story to discuss the nuances of audits.


AI is Smarter Than Your Average Network Engineer

Recent advances in AI for IT have shown the huge potential for changing the way that we do work. However, AI can’t replace everyone in the workforce. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Rita Younger, Josh Warcop, and Rob Coote as they look at how the hype surrounding AI must inevitably be reconciled with the reality of real people doing work.


Cyber Resiliency is Just Data Protection

Cyber Resiliency is a term that encompasses much more than simply protecting data. This episode features Tom Hollingsworth joined by Krista Macomber and Max Mortillaro discussing the additional features in a cyber resiliency solution and the need to understand how data needs to be safeguarded from destruction or exploitation.


Taking Security Seriously at Security Field Day 11

Join Tech Field Day on April 10-11, 2024 for Security Field Day 11. This exciting event will feature presentations from Aryaka, Zerto, Palo Alto Networks, and Index Engines. Read on for more details about the presenting companies and schedule as well as the delegates in attendance.