From Hype to Hardware: AI Infrastructure, Governance, and What’s Old Is New Again

In this episode of The Tech Aunties Podcast, Gina Rosenthal and Marian Newsome discuss AI Infrastructure Field Day 4, highlighting a pragmatic shift toward production‑ready AI infrastructure, with Forward Networks presenting a practical digital twin approach for operations and security, Hammerspace showcasing a global data environment that unifies data across on prem, cloud, and edge with metadata‑driven orchestration, Solidigm emphasizing storage innovation and open source/standards involvement to ease AI deployments, Xsight Labs introducing shipping programmable data‑path hardware, and more. Watch the whole episode to learn about all these Field Day presenters!

Finally, Network Silicon That Thinks for Itself

Chris Grundemann recently explored the innovative potential of autonomous network silicon, highlighting advancements that allow network infrastructure to operate more independently and intelligently. His review focuses on how this technology can significantly streamline network operations and enhance performance by reducing human intervention and automating decision-making processes. For further insights on XSight Labs at AI Infrastructure Field Day 4, explore additional coverage by Chris Grundemann.

One Rack, One Exabyte, Zero Excuses: How Open Storage Is Rewriting AI Infrastructure

Jack Poller explores the revolutionary impact of Hammerspace on AI infrastructure, highlighting the potential for a single rack to manage up to one exabyte of data. This approach not only simplifies the physical footprint of data storage but also enhances the scalability and efficiency crucial for AI-driven enterprises. For more insights into AI Infrastructure Field Day 4, see the full coverage on our website.

174: GreyBeards talk SDN chips with Ted Weatherford, VP Bus. Dev. & John Carney. Dist. Eng. at Xsight Labs

In the 174th episode of GreyBeards on Storage, hosts Ray Lucchesi and Jason Collier engage with Xsight Labs, to discuss the latest advancements in SDN (Software-Defined Networking) chips. The conversation illuminates the pivotal role these chips play in enhancing network performance and agility, essential for modern data center demands. For additional insights from AI Infrastructure Field Day 4, explore further coverage by Ray Lucchesi.

The Chip Inside Your Switch Matters More Than the Logo on the Front

In the world of networking hardware, the capabilities and performance largely depend on the chip technology within the switch rather than the branding on the exterior. Understanding the underlying silicon architecture can provide deeper insights into the switch’s efficiency, feature set, and overall value in an enterprise environment. For more insights like this article about XSight Labs, find additional coverage of AI Infrastructure Field Day 4 by Brad Gregory.

Quick Reaction: AIIFD4

Peter J. Welcher recently shared insights on the innovations and discussions from AI Infrastructure Field Day 4, highlighting key technology advancements and their implications for the industry. He emphasizes the practical application and impact of AI tools and infrastructure, providing a concise analysis to benefit professionals navigating these technologies. For more comprehensive coverage of AI Infrastructure Field Day 4, follow Peter J. Welcher’s updates on LinkedIn Pulse.

Cutting-Edge AI Networking and Storage Kick Off 2026 at AI Infrastructure Field Day 4

We’re kicking off 2026 with one of our most popular events, AI Infrastructure Field Day 4, running from January 28th through January 30th. The event will stream live on LinkedIn, Techstrong TV, the Tech Field Day website, and for the first time ever, on our YouTube channel, offering a front-row view of the latest in […]