The June 3, 2025 episode of Techstrong Gang explored the evolving state of cloud computing, the bloat and inefficiencies of modern production code, and the latest cybersecurity trends, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful, real-world practitioner insights. The third segment focused on Security Field Day, hosted by Foskett, where supply chain security, the evolving promise of data protection vendors claiming to provide full security stacks, and the C-suite’s growing desire for security platform consolidation were analyzed. Yet, despite executive wishes, frontline security professionals remain skeptical and prioritize proven, best-of-breed solutions. The episode concluded with a look at the disconnect between executive strategy and practitioner reality, the increasing role of AI agents, and the persistent people and process challenges that stand between vision and execution in enterprise IT.
Techstrong Gang – May 13, 2025
In the May 13 episode of Techstrong Gang, Stephen Foskett explores the innovative revelations and discussions from Mobility Field Day 13. He notes that while Wi-Fi 7 remains a central focus for the industry, many of its advanced features, such as multi-link operation, are still in the early stages of development. Stephen describes the historic role of the Wi-Fi industry in pioneering controller-based, software-defined management of hardware—long before these paradigms took hold in the computing world. Watch Techstrong Gang every weekday!
Techstrong Gang – May 20, 2025
In the May 20 episode of Techstrong Gang, Stephen Foskett discusses his visit to the Qlik Connect event in Orlando. Foskett and Guy Currer dive into the growing role of agentic AI in analytics, shedding light on how AI is evolving from simple LLMs to multi-agent systems that assist users in querying and making sense of business data. Qlik, long dedicated to predictive analytics, continues to focus on practical, nuts-and-bolts innovations rather than flashy generative AI buzz. Watch Techstrong Gang for more tech insights every weekday!
Techstrong Gang June 10, 20205 – Walmart AI
In the June 10 episode of Techstrong Gang, Stephen Foskett shares insights from the recent Cloud Field Day, touching on the critical rise of cyber resiliency, hybrid cloud strategies, and AI infrastructure. The discussion stresses that business continuity must become a foundational priority, expressing concern that many organizations still lack viable disaster recovery practices. They underline how enterprises are moving away from centralized cloud toward hybrid models that allow for flexibility, sovereignty, and consistent operations—even during crises. Watch Techstrong Gang every day for more incredible insights!
Techstrong Gang – April 29, 2025
The April 29 episode of Techstrong Gang discussed AI security, focusing on prompt injection attacks and vulnerabilities in foundational language models. In the central segment, Stephen Foskett provides an insightful overview of the discussions and innovative solutions presented at AI Infrastructure Field Day 2. He covers key presentations that highlight advancements in AI hardware and software platforms, emphasizing the impact on enterprise IT infrastructure. Catch Techstrong Gang every weekday, and watch for Stephen on most Tuesday episodes!
Techstrong Gang – April 22, 2025
In the April 22 episode of Techstrong Gang, the middle segment features Stephen Foskett discussing AI Infrastructure Field Day and the recent special Tech Field Day event featuring HPE’s ProLiant team. Emphasizing the rapidly evolving technology needed to support AI, Foskett mentions the overwhelming industry interest that has extended the event to four days, instead of the usual two. This segment underlines both the opportunities and challenges in evolving AI infrastructure to become more efficient and sustainable.
Techstrong Gang – December 18, 2024
Stephen Foskett provides an in-depth analysis of the presentations and technological showcases at Tech Field Day during his December 18 appearance on Techstrong Gang. He focuses on the innovative uses of artificial intelligence in enterprise technologies, which were highlighted during the event. For additional insights and coverage on Tech Field Day, watch Stephen Foskett’s regular appearances on Techstrong 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.