Ather Beg attended his first Field Day event with Cloud Field Day this month. He definitely found it to be a rewarding experience. In this post, he outlines some of the behind the scenes elements that don’t get live streamed. This includes a look at what makes this event especially appealing for “techies”, trips to SETI Institute and In-n-Ou, and recording episodes of the On-Premise IT Roundtable. Overall the title of the post says is all, an amazing experience.
Independence, Impartiality, and Perspective
Tom Hollingsworth gives his take on what it truly means to be independent in the IT world, but instead advocates for impartiality. He argues no one in the IT market can truly be independent, so we should instead all strive to find impartiality in order to be good judges of the world around us.
Musing: The Short Life of Influencers — EtherealMind
Greg Ferro gives some important to advice to any established or aspiring influencer in the IT world. He encourages everyone to take a stab at blogging and to stick with it because, eventually, someone will notice your hard work and make your effort worth it.
Sometimes things get old …
Changes in career are rarely easy decisions to make. Matt Crape outlines how he weighed his option in this post. We love having Matt at Tech Field Day events! We’re glad they were able to help expand his network, and give him a wider IT perspective.
My Life as a Tech Impostor
Being invited to Cloud Field Day caused Ned Bellavance to think about Imposter Syndrome. He’s found that in technology, not knowing every thing doesn’t make you an imposter, because everyone is in the same boat. Instead of worrying about being an imposter, he leaves the piece with some great advice: Know what you know. Learn what you can. Be generous those willing to learn. Learn from those willing to share.
The Cloud Field Day Experience as a First Time Delegate
Being a first time delegate at a Field Day event is a rather unique experience. The full firehose of information received for our presenting companies can be overwhelming and exhilarating at the same time. With a little time for reflection, Nick Janetakis put together a post sharing his experience at Cloud Field Day last week. The event definitely took him out of his comfort zone, but in the best way possible. It’s a really thoughtful reflection on the event. If you’ve ever wondered what the Tech Field Day delegate experience is like, Nick does a great job of capturing it.
ML, AI, and Marketing: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Traylor
Inspired by recent solutions seen at Tech Field Day presentations, Rich Stroffolino and Dr. Rachel Traylor discuss what actually is Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. They break down how having an algorithm doesn’t equal machine learning, and how to spot when marketing overreaches with the terms.
Commentary: White Papers Don’t Impress Me Much
In this post, Dr. Rachel Traylor looks at the current state of industry white papers. After surveying some recent papers promising architectural overviews and technical details, she mostly found them more akin to marketing materials due to the lack of citations and substance. She expresses this frustration with a little help from Shania Twain.
What to expect from Tech Field Day 16
It was exciting to have Sonia Cuff at Tech Field Day this time around. Make sure to check out all of her coverage, including this Tech Field Day 101 post!
Tech Field Day Culture and Values
Alastair Cooke is out in Austin for Tech Field Day this week. He’s no stranger to the events, so he shares some of his personal rules and best practices to get the most out of the event. We’re looking forward to seeing what he thinks of the presentations this time around.
That’s a Wrap: An ExploreVM Look Back at 2017
2017 seems to have been a year of milestones for Paul Woodward. He completed season 1 of his new ExploreVM podcast, launched his YouTube channel, wrote a record number of blog posts, and saw readership increase by over 300%! He also attended a number of IT events, finishing the year by attending Tech Field Day in September. We’re looking forward to seeing more of Paul’s impressions from Tech Field Day, and what he has in store for 2018!
What, no MFD this season? Where to get your Wireless info in 2018
Recent consolidation among wireless companies can leave some people wondering how to stay on top of important news. Drew Lentz put together a list of industry events to help his fellow Mobility Field Day fans stay on top of the industry.
Future-Proofing Networks with Fabric-Attached Wi-Fi: Q&A with Extreme Networks’ Director of Wireless Product Management & Strategy
Lee Badman has seen Extreme Networks at a few Tech Field Day events over the years. He recently posted an interview with their Director of Wireless Product Management & Strategy Mike Leibovitz.
#CiscoChampion Radio, S4|Ep.14: All About Tech Field Day
Cisco presented at last month’s Tech Field Day and Networking Field Day events, and has a long history of excellent presentations. Stephen Foskett was their guest on their Cisco Champion Radio podcast and discussed what makes the events special.
How Blogging, Podcasting, and Social Media Can Change Your Wireless LAN Career
On the latest episode of the Wireless LAN Professionals podcast, Keith Parsons spoke with Rowell Dionicio about how social networking and content creation can effect a career in enterprise mobility. It’s an interesting discussion (with a full transcription no less) from two Mobility Field Day delegates.
Blogging and Vendor Blowback
Jake Snyder shares a post about the difficulty of being a blogger while working in enterprise IT.
Surprise! Facebook Shares Dramatically Improve Reach, Clicks, and Views
Stephen Foskett discusses the hard numbers of Facebook shares and how they affect viewership. Using 29 full Tech Field Day presentations with varying number of shares, he proves that there is a direct correlation between shares and people reached and views concluding that “a single share will likely double the views for a Live video post.”
Advice to Vendors: Know Your Identity
Technology is easy, identity is hard. That’s what I got after reading this piece by Matt Crape, and I completely agree. Most companies are iterating in their respective markets. There’s nothing wrong with that, as refinement is essential to business consistency. But when a market gets crowded, it’s important for a company to know what they specifically want to do, and how their identity can lead to differentiation. This is especially important when presenting to people that know the industry and technology well, such as our Tech Field Day delegates!
Tech Field Day From Both Sides of the Table
Drew Lentz has been to his fair share of Tech Field Day events, most recently Networking Field Day this past April. But now, he’s crossing back over to the company side with Cape Networks. He wrote up great piece on his perspective on both sides of the table and the unique benefits of Tech Field Day events to both companies and delegates. We’re wishing Drew all the best with Cape Networks!
