Podcast appearances and mentions of keith townsend

Keith Townsend is "super excited" about the Google Cloud numbers he saw in Alphabet's (GOOGL) latest earnings, calling it the "poster child" and "crown jewel" of the company's business. He sees this aspect of their business feeding into Google's A.I. push, enhancing Gmail and YouTube as well. For other Mag 7 earnings ahead, he is interested to hear from Microsoft (MSFT) and its Azure unit.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this special CTO Advisor Podcast episode, Keith Townsend sits down with Scott Robohn, founder of Tech Sales Craft and co-founder of the Network Automation Forum, for a timely conversation recorded live during GTC week in San Jose — but not at GTC. The duo dive deep into the evolution of network operations and why [...]

Episode Summary:In this episode of the CTO Advisor Podcast, Keith Townsend welcomes back Bryan Liles—a veteran developer and cloud expert—to discuss AI-assisted application development. The conversation covers how AI tools are transforming coding practices, from automating mundane tasks like converting data types and generating tests to speeding up complex problem-solving. Bryan shares his insights on [...]

A report this week claims that Broadcom is investigating Intel's chip design business and is contemplating an acquisition. The news comes from the Wall Street Journal and says that while Broadcom is interested in chip design they are not interested in the foundry business. Analysts are intriguied because that means that Broadcom could either use Intel's designs to augment their existing lineup or perhaps package the businesses for sale to other partners or even competitors. Keith, do you think Broadcom is going to invest in Intel?Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown1:35 - Nokia Upgrades Internet Exchange Backbone4:38 - Veeam Loses Data in Restore Debacle7:47 - SanDisk Looks to Petabyte SSDs10:18 - SonicWall Gets Hit with Cyberattack13:43 - HPE Announces Gen12 Ahead16:24 - OpenSSH Found to Be Vulnerable to MITM Attacks20:12 - Broadcom Wants Intel Chip Designs?25:30 - The Weeks Ahead27:16 - Thanks for Watching Hosts:Tom Hollingsworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd/Keith Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kltownsend/#Rundown, #Storage, @ @HPE, @SonicWall, @Broadcom, @IntelBusiness, @Intel, @SanDisk, @Veeam, @Nokia, @NokiaIndustries, @GestaltIT, @TechFieldDay, @TheFututumGroup, @TheCTOAdvisor, @NetworkingNerd,

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Keith Townsend, and Dion Hinchcliffe discuss the latest developments and challenges in the tech industry. The discussion delves into IBM's recent successes, Intel's ongoing struggles, and the unfolding saga of a remarkable technology known as DeepSeek. Their discussion covers: The factors contributing to IBM's current upswing and what it indicates about their strategic direction. Intel's challenges amidst a competitive semiconductor market and potential strategies for recovery. An in-depth look into the DeepSeek technology, its implications, and why it's a topic of continuous interest.  

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast: Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Keith Townsend, and Dion Hinchcliffe share a conversation on the AI industry, its leadership, competitive landscape, and the infrastructural challenges and opportunities it presents. Their discussion covers: The pivotal role of CEOs in steering their companies through AI transformation and the strategic importance of AI in future corporate success.  The intense competition for both talent and data essential for creating powerful AI models, highlighting the efforts of giants like OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic. Details about Project Stargate, a massive $500 billion endeavor by leading tech firms aimed at pioneering advanced AI models to ensure US competitiveness on the global stage. The emergence of China's DeepSeek AI as a significant rival to the dominance of US-based AI initiatives.  

In this episode, Keith Townsend is joined by Dion Hinchcliffe—VP and Practice Lead for The Futurum Group's CIO practice—to explore the monumental impact of DeepSeek, a new large language model (LLM) that's challenging AI industry norms. They discuss the astonishing claims surrounding DeepSeek's minimal training costs, its potential to run on everyday hardware at ChatGPT-level [...]

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Keith Townsend, and Dion Hinchcliffe discuss the latest industry moves, the federal government's stance on cybersecurity, Lenovo and NetApps initiatives, and more. Their discussion covers: Lenovo and NetApp's strategic initiatives and what these mean for the tech industry The federal government's latest directives on cybersecurity and how they impact businesses Dion Hinchcliffe's predictions for the tech industry, focusing on emerging trends and challenges The importance of collaboration between tech giants in shaping the future of technology How these developments affect enterprise technology decisions and the broader market landscape  

The age of AI is here, and data is its fuel. But could storage limitations be holding us back? Conversations at SC24 explored this challenge diving into the SSD vs. HDD debate, and the latest advancements like Solidigm's 122TB SSD – a game-changer that can hold 4K copies of every '90s movie 2.6 times over!

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Keith Townsend, and Dion Hinchcliffe dive into the announcements from CES 2025 and their implications for data centers and data infrastructure moving forward. Their discussion covers: Nvidia's groundbreaking launch at CES 2025, featuring the Project Digits personal AI supercomputer, the GB-200 data center superchip equipped with 72 Blackwell GPUs, and the debut of the Cosmos AI-friendly world model. The evolution and growing significance of scale-out and parallel file systems in facilitating AI workloads within enterprises. Emerging demands for more sophisticated integration and management of AI-focused data pipelines, spotlighting the roles of data lakes, streaming data, and vector databases. The accelerated transition towards more efficient and compact solid-state storage solutions, driven by the intensive needs of AI computing environments.  

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates and Keith Townsend discuss industry investments, with a particular focus on the fields of data management, AI, and cybersecurity. They delve into why these sectors are currently being seen as winners in the venture capital space, revealing the key trends and innovations driving their unprecedented growth. Their discussion covers: - The surge in investment within AI, how it's shaping the future of technology, and its implications for industry standards. - Insight into the data management sector, including new advancements and the importance of data security. - A deep dive into cybersecurity measures and the increasing need for robust security frameworks to protect against evolving threats. - The emergence of unicorns (startups valued at over $1 billion) in these sectors and what it means for the global tech ecosystem. - Future predictions for investments in technology, and how current trends might shape the industry dynamics in the coming years.  

How to speed up GenAI? Find out how on this episode of Six Five On the Road at AWS re:Invent with host Keith Townsend and Elastic's Ken Exner, CPO, for a conversation on how Elastic is at the forefront of accelerating generative AI (GenAI) innovation. Fast track this ⤵️ Insights into the adoption of generative AI applications among Elastic's customer base and how Elastic facilitates the acceleration of Gen AI initiatives. Future directions for Elastic's product portfolio with the integration of AI and machine learning. Developer feedback on Elasticsearch's usage in GenAI projects and its prominence as the top vector database. The launch of Elastic Cloud Serverless and Elastic's commitment to balancing usability with flexibility for both developers and end-users. A reflection on Elastic's product developments in the past year and anticipations for innovations in 2025.  

If you were AI, how would you reach your full potential? Check out this episode of Six Five On the Road at AWS re:Invent, where host Keith Townsend is joined by Qlik's Brendan Grady, General Manager, Analytics Business Unit, and Sam Pierson, SVP of Data Business Unit R&D Organization. Learn about the pivotal role of data quality and open architectures in realizing the full potential of AI technologies within organizations. Deep dive into this ⤵️ The essentiality of a robust data foundation as a precursor to AI adoption and the potential pitfalls in the absence of a solid data groundwork. Identifying the hallmarks of a dataset that is genuinely prepared for AI utilization. The significance of open architectures for AI implementations, including the risks of siloed systems in the evolving landscape of AI technology. Insight into how Qlik is assisting its clients to establish strong data foundations and spearhead successful AI projects, complemented by illustrative examples. Reflections on instances where AI initiatives have faltered and the strategies that could have steered these projects back on course.  

Discover how Solidigm's solutions are revolutionizing AI infrastructure. On this episode of the Six Five On The Road at SC24, host Keith Townsend is joined by Avi Shetty, Sr. Director - AI Market Enablement & Partnerships at Solidigm for a conversation on the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and the crucial role of high-density storage solutions. With the exponential increase in computing power necessitated by AI's growth, this discussion looks at the importance of infrastructure enabling AI applications to operate efficiently and effectively. Tune in for more on

In a world increasingly driven by AI access to high-powered computing is seeing unprecedented demand. Host Keith Townsend is joined by Dell Technologies' Director of Product Management, Saurabh Kapoor and Hot Aisle's CEO, Jon Stevens for this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24. They share thoughts on empowering businesses with scalable custom supercomputing solutions. Tune in for more on

How can you future-proof your collocation? Start by combining advanced AI hardware with global data center capabilities. On this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24, hosts Keith Townsend and David Nicholson are joined by Lenovo's CMO Flynn Maloy and Digital Realty's Chief Executive of Alliances - Global Sales, Seamus Matthews for a conversation on how their collaboration addresses the increasing demand for #AIinfrastructure and sustainable data center solutions.  Watch the full video for more on

High-performance computing has some serious power requirements and finding sustainable solutions for this is a theme at this year's SC24. Hosts David Nicholson and Keith Townsend are joined by Barcelona Supercomputing Center's Operations Director Sergi Girona and Lenovo's VP, ISG Product Group Scott Tease for this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24. They discuss their exciting partnership to advance high-performance computing (HPC) and address global sustainability challenges. Tune in for details on:  The impactful collaboration between Barcelona Supercomputing Center and Lenovo on HPC advancements The role of Lenovo's Neptune Water Cooling Technology in driving sustainability in supercomputing An overview of BSC's MareNostrum 5 and its contribution to HPC and research Insights into Lenovo's partner ecosystem in the European public sector and their efforts towards solving global challenges Future directions in HPC, demonstrating progress through sustainable technologies and partnerships Learn more at Lenovo.

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters, hosts Keith Townsend, Camberley Bates, and Dion Hinchcliffe discuss AI's strategic implications for CIOs and CTOs, alongside a comprehensive analysis of recent earnings reports within the tech sector. Their discussion covers: The strategic importance of AI implementation for CIOs and CTOs. A detailed breakdown of the latest earnings reports from leading tech companies. Predictions for future technology trends based on current earnings. Insight into how businesses can leverage AI for competitive advantage. Challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the current tech landscape.  

How is Sharon AI adapting its GPU-as-a-service offerings for organizations of all sizes? On this episode of the Six Five On The Road at SC24, hosts Keith Townsend and David Nicholson are joined by Lenovo's Sinisa Nikolic and Sharon AI's Andrew Leece for a conversation on how SharonAI, a leading GPU-as-a-service provider along with Lenovo's innovative technology, is driving the AI research boom.  Catch the full into this episode and: Discover how Sharon AI differentiates itself with its cutting-edge, informative, and engaging conversation capabilities Learn how Sharon AI is optimizing its infrastructure for high-performance computing (HPC), serving higher education, research, and now expanding into enterprise and government sectors Learn about the critical role of Lenovo's TruScale in enabling Sharon AI's rapid and capital-efficient scaling Explore the exciting advancements in water-cooling technology and its impact on data center sustainability and performance Get details on how Lenovo TruScale has powered SharonAI's offerings and what future developments to anticipate from the company  

With an EV credit unlikely under a second Trump administration, a lot questions are up in the air when it comes to the future of EVs. Keith Townsend says "follow the money," believing unspent cash from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will bolster the EV industry. Turning to Tesla (TSLA), Andy Bennett expects the company's competitors to significantly lose their lead in the U.S. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates and Keith Townsend discuss how earnings can significantly influence infrastructure decisions and the latest changes to VMware's licensing. Their discussion covers: The impact of corporate earnings on infrastructure strategy and investment Detailed analysis of VMware's new licensing model and what it means for customers The broader implications of licensing changes on the cloud and data center industry  

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Dion Hinchcliffe, Keith Townsend, and Steven Dickens share insights on the latest developments in AI, X86, and key takeaways from recent IBM, Lenovo, and BMC events. Their discussion covers: The impact of AI on the nuclear sector and how it's changing the landscape The formation and significance of an x86 consortium and its implications for the industry Key insights and announcements from the recent IBM event Highlights from Lenovo's latest showcase and what it means for technology advancements Important takeaways from BMC Connect and how they're shaping IT management strategies

Keith Townsend (Futurum Group & The CTO Advisor) shares his thoughts on IBM TechXchange with Chris Williams Resources: https://x.com/CTOAdvisor

What's the next frontier for AI? On this episode of Six Five in the Booth, host Keith Townsend sits down with IBM's Alex Seymour, Product Manager for watsonx.ai, to explore Agentic AI—an innovative framework redefining how AI interacts with the world. Live from IBM TechXchange, they dive into how this groundbreaking tech is shaping industries and pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. Their discussion covers: The concept and benefits of Agentic AI frameworks. How IBM is implementing these frameworks in its products. The potential impacts of Agentic AI on various industries. Future developments and research in AI at IBM. Challenges and ethical considerations in advancing AI technology.  

Keith Townsend, an M&A partner at King & Spalding and co-head of its corporate practice, discussed how he developed business development skills as a young partner and how his firm thinks about its practice mix.

On this episode of Six Five Media at Smartsheet Engage, host Keith Townsend sits down with Smartsheet's VP of Engineering, JB Brown, to take an in-depth look at how Smartsheet and Amazon Web Services are transforming AI-powered decision-making with their brand-new connector for Amazon Q Business. Their discussion covers: The latest AWS announcement and its game-changing significance Who stands to benefit from this collaboration and the business value it brings How the new connector will impact Smartsheet users Real-world applications of the Smartsheet connector in Amazon Q JB's personal favorite feature in Smartsheet!  

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Dion Hinchcliffe, and Keith Townsend discuss the critical intersection of AI and the semiconductor industry, while sharing highlights from Smartsheet Engage and Amazon's Generative AI Summit.  Their discussion covers: Recent AI and cloud computing industry developments Insights from the Smartsheet ENGAGE conference and Smartsheet's evolving business landscape Highlights from Amazon's Generative AI Summit, focusing on the latest AI innovations Key announcements from AMD, spotlighting the company's advancements in the AI chip market and rivalry with NVIDIA The overarching access and utilization challenges of AI hardware, such as data management, infrastructure needs, and the prospect of CPU-based solutions for enterprise AI demands  

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Steven Dickens, and Keith Townsend delve into the transformative world of Storage East AI.  They bring their extensive expertise to explore the latest advancements in AI storage solutions and how they're reshaping the infrastructure landscape.  Their discussion covers: The evolving requirements of storage systems in AI-driven environments How AI is changing the landscape of data storage solutions The challenges and opportunities presented by AI in storage architectures Insights into the future of storage technologies powered by artificial intelligence Best practices for integrating AI into existing storage infrastructures  

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberely Bates, Steven Dickens, Keith Townsend and Dion Hinchcliffe discuss the unique position of VMware amidst widespread disruption caused by AI in various industries. Their discussion covers: The impact of AI across different sectors and how companies are adapting to these changes VMware's strategies to leverage AI advancements while maintaining its core service offerings The intersection of AI technologies with cloud computing and VMware's role in this ecosystem Future trends in AI development and predictions for the technology landscape VMware's contributions to AI research and development, emphasizing collaboration and innovation  

In this episode of the CTO Advisor podcast, host Keith Townsend welcomes Delainy Dalton, a No-Code Developer in the healthcare insurance sector. Delainy shares her extraordinary journey from healthcare insurance sales and clinical care coordination to her current role as a no-code developer. She explains how her past experiences and analytical mindset have been crucial [...]

On this episode of Six Five Media at Smartsheet Engage, host Keith Townsend sits down with Smartsheet's Amilcar Alfaro, Sr. Director, Product Marketing, to explore the latest and most exciting product announcements from Smartsheet ENGAGE 2024. Their discussion covers: The newest features from ENGAGE 2024 and their impact on productivity and project management. What enterprise-grade scale means and how it benefits organizations. The accessibility of Smartsheet for users of all technical backgrounds. A sneak peek at upcoming products and features to look forward to. Amilcar's personal favorite feature and why it stands out. Don't miss this in-depth conversation packed with insights on how Smartsheet is evolving to meet the needs of today's dynamic businesses. Be sure to visit our website for all the episodes from Smartsheet ENGAGE 2024.

Kicking off our series of Six Five Media at Smartsheet ENGAGE with host Keith Townsend, who is joined by Smartsheet's Chris Peake, CISO & SVP, Information Security. Their conversation covers why modern businesses require enterprise-grade security, the evolving landscape of enterprise security, the impact of AI on cybersecurity, and the future trends IT leaders should prepare for. Their discussion covers: The definition of enterprise-grade security and its critical significance The future of responsible AI and its implications for CISOs today, along with the opportunities it presents Major AI-related threats in enterprise technology and other significant threats businesses must anticipate Market trends in the security domain as observed by a CIO and the developments anticipated in the near to mid-term future Chris Peake's personal favorite feature in Smartsheet and how it enhances security measures  

In this never-published recording, Keith Townsend, Chief Technology Advisor, talks with Kelsey Hightower, fresh off his then promotion to Google Distinguished Engineer. The two explore the trajectory that brought Kelsey to this prestigious title.

In this episode of the CTO Advisor Podcast, Keith Townsend and guest Jason Benedicic dive deep into the challenges and opportunities surrounding private cloud solutions. As businesses grapple with the complexity of building private clouds, this conversation covers: The evolution of cloud strategies, from OpenStack to Kubernetes and VMware. The growing role of Kubernetes in [...]

In this episode, Keith Townsend and Alastair Cook, both seasoned CTO advisors at the Futurum Group, delve into the challenges and strategies of migrating legacy, VM-based applications to the public cloud. Using the "Granite" application as a case study, they explore the practical considerations of containerization, the complexities of cloud-native transitions, and the impact of [...]

In this episode of the CTO Advisor Podcast, Keith Townsend interviews Gene Kim, the renowned author of "The Phoenix Project" and "The Unicorn Project." Gene shares his experiences and insights from his extensive DevOps and IT leadership career, exploring how these fictional narratives reflect real-world challenges and triumphs in technology transformations. Gene discusses the role [...]

On this episode of the Six Five On The Road, hosts Keith Townsend and Dave Nicholson are joined by AMD's Robert Hormuth and Mark Orthodoxou for a conversation on how AMD and Solidigm are collaborating to power the open AI ecosystem. Their discussion covers: The strategic partnership between AMD and Solidigm and its impact on the AI industry. Innovations in data center solutions and Instinct Data Center GPUs by AMD. The evolving landscape of AI technologies and their applications. The role of AMD and Solidigm in fostering an open AI ecosystem. Challenges and opportunities in the current AI market.  

Join hosts Keith Townsend and Dave Nicholson as they sit down with Brad Tompkins, Executive Director of VMware User Group (VMUG), to discuss the latest developments and insights following VMware's acquisition by Broadcom. In this episode, they dive into: The impact of Broadcom's acquisition on the VMware user community. Expected changes in VMware's product and [...]

On this episode of the Six Five On the Road, hosts Keith Townsend and Dave Nicholson are joined by VMware User Group's Brad Tompkins, Executive Director, for a conversation on the latest updates and insights following VMware's acquisition by Broadcom. Their discussion covers: The impact of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware on the user community. The anticipated changes in VMware's product and service offerings. VMUG's strategy to support its members during this transition. Key initiatives VMUG is focusing on to enhance value for its members. Overview of upcoming VMUG events and how to get involved.  

On this episode of the Six Five On the Road, hosts Keith Townsend and Lisa Martin are joined by Dell Technologies' Matt Baker, SVP - AI Enablement for a conversation on Dell's Density Journey, highlighting their collaboration with Solidigm. During this thought-provoking discussion, Matt shares insights into how Dell Technologies is navigating the intricate landscape of AI enablement, their partnership with Solidigm, and the impact this journey is having on technology density and innovation. Their discussion covers: The strategic partnership between Dell Technologies and Solidigm and its significance. Innovations in technology density and how it is reshaping the AI landscape. Challenges and opportunities in AI enablement from an industry perspective. Insights into future trends in technology density and AI capabilities. Practical applications of these innovations in real-world scenarios.  

On this episode of the Six Five On the Road, Keith Townsend and Dave Nicholson are joined by Ocient's Shantan Kethireddy, Vice President of Customer Solutions for a conversation on the impact of AI on scalability, both technically and environmentally, and how Ocient's high-density storage solutions are addressing these challenges. Their discussion covers: An overview of Ocient and its role in enabling data-intensive analysis with an emphasis on performance, cost, and energy efficiency. The importance of high-density storage in delivering efficient data solutions and the partnership with Solidigm to achieve this. Insight into the types of customers and workloads Ocient supports, showcasing the versatility of their solutions across various sectors. How Ocient is addressing the technical and environmental scalability challenges posed by AI, focusing on optimizing hardware efficiency and minimizing energy consumption. Shantan's anticipation for the future of hardware innovation revealed at Dell Tech World and its implications for Ocient's service delivery.  

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - AWS Serverless Series, Keith Townsend is joined by Amazon Web Services' AWS Lambda Usman Khalid and Spencer Dillard for a conversation on leveraging AWS Serverless technologies to achieve rapid innovation without compromising security. Their discussion covers: The advantages of the Serverless operating model versus traditional application development Common security challenges in modern application development and how AWS addresses these The shared responsibility model for securing Serverless applications on AWS Built-in protections provided by AWS Serverless services like AWS Lambda and Amazon ECS with AWS Fargate How the ephemeral nature of Serverless resources contributes to security  

On this episode of the Infrastructure Matters, host Keith Townsend is joined by HPE's Bharath Ramesh, Global Head of AI Product for a conversation on exploring the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise domain, with a focus on the challenges organizations face and the emergence of hybrid AI solutions as a viable approach. Their discussion covers: The current state of AI adoption in enterprises and the primary obstacles they encounter The evolution and importance of hybrid AI solutions in addressing enterprise needs Insights into how organizations can effectively navigate the integration of AI technologies Strategies for enterprises to maximize the value of AI investments Future trends in AI development and how they might influence enterprise strategies  

In this sponsored episode of the CTO Advisor Podcast, host Keith Townsend welcomes Dell Technologies' Sharon Maher and Nicholas Brackney for a deep dive into Dell's recent innovations in on-premises AI. Recorded on the inaugural day of Dell Tech World 2024, the discussion explores groundbreaking developments that are influencing the future of technology. This episode [...]

In this episode of the CTO Advisor Podcast, Keith Townsend, a Global Advisor at the Futurum Group, and Erik Bethke, the CTO of Futurum, discuss the latest release from OpenAI, GPT-4.0. They begin by sharing their experiences at Futurum, where both have been working for seven months, and highlighting the development of a new intelligence [...]

In this enlightening episode of the CTO Advisor Podcast, Chris Williams joins host Keith Townsend to revisit their memorable discussion from Las Vegas about the complexities of Kubernetes. Chris shares how Keith's clear explanation became his first true understanding of Kubernetes, marking a pivotal learning moment. Now a DevRel Manager at HashiCorp, Chris dives deep [...]

On this episode of DevOps Dialogues: Insights & Innovations, I am joined by The Futurum Group's Stephen Foskett and Keith Townsend, for a conversation on the impact of AI and Generative AI on DevOps, application modernization, and innovative development methodologies. The discussion covers: How the integration of AI, including Generative AI (GenAI), has impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of DevOps practices within modern software development lifecycles Specific examples where AI technologies have enhanced or optimized DevOps processes such as continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated testing The challenges when implementing AI/GenAI within DevOps frameworks, and how can organizations address issues related to transparency, accountability, and bias in AI-driven decision-making Ways that AI contributes to the evolution of DevOps culture, collaboration, and cross-functional team dynamics, particularly in environments focused on agility and innovation How AI-powered analytics and predictive capabilities influence decision-making processes in DevOps, including resource allocation, risk management, and performance optimization across development, testing, and deployment pipelines These topics reflect ongoing discussions, challenges, and innovations within the DevOps community.  

Although Generative AI has the potential to be revolutionary, companies still have to go through proven decision-making processes to get the implementation right. And, as with other IT initiatives, it's (almost) all about the value.