Tom Hollingsworth recently explored how Opengear is leveraging agentic AI to enhance resilience within network management systems. His analysis highlights the significant role AI plays in fortifying network infrastructures against disruptions, ensuring robust and reliable connectivity. For further coverage of Tech Field Day at Cisco Live, you can read more by Tom Hollingsworth on Techstrong IT.
Can AI Parse Packet Captures?
Following the Viavi presentation at Cisco Live, Tom Hollingsworth explores the capability of artificial intelligence in interpreting packet captures effectively within IT networks. He investigates whether AI tools can match the diagnostic acumen traditionally reserved for seasoned network engineers. For additional insights on this topic, you can read more articles by Tom on Techstrong IT.
Tech Field Day Session Recap: #2 – PopUp Mainframe
IBM unveiled PopUp Mainframe at SHARE, addressing mainframe delivery challenges with two editions: Z Edition for Linux on Z and X Edition for x86/cloud. It offers a virtualized mainframe environment with z/OS functionality, development tools, and enhanced data compliance support. Read more in this LinkedIn article by Derek Britton following SHARE Cleveland 2025.
Tech Field Day Session Recap: #1 – Broadcom
Broadcom presented WatchTower, an observability product that provides actionable insights from data across hybrid IT environments. WatchTower integrates with SRE tools and offers features like topology, alert insights, machine learning, and application profiling. Read more in this LinkedIn article by Derek Britton following SHARE Cleveland 2025.
Cisco Security Presents at Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live EMEA
Presentation Schedule 15:30-16:30 – Policy Assistant and Experience Insights with Cisco Secure Access
Cisco Cloud Networking Presents at Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live EMEA
Presentation Schedule 13:00-14:00 – NIS2 Compliance with Cisco Industrial Security 14:00-14:30 – Secure Interconnection of Heterogeneous Fabrics (ACI and VXLAN EVPN) 14:30-15:00 – Event-Driven Automation with Shangxin Du and Lionel Hercot
Cisco Service Provider Presents at Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live EMEA
16:00-16:30 – Automated Assurance with Crosswork and Accedian 16:30-17:00 – Routed Optical Networking Automation
Cisco Enterprise Presents at Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live EMEA
Presentation Schedule 13:00-13:45 – Centralized Management Distributed Enforcement with Secure Connect 13:45-14:15 – Meraki and Catalyst Wireless – Better Together 14:20-14:50 – What’s Next for Meraki Switching in 2024 14:50-15:20 – Catalyst 9000 Cloud Evolution: Born Meraki