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At Microsoft Build 2025, Microsoft focused on agentic AI, making it central to their developer strategy. CEO Satya Nadella introduced the “agentic web,” where AI takes a bigger role in software creation. Key updates included evolving GitHub Copilot into a programming partner, new features for managing AI agents, and giving them identities and security controls. Microsoft also backed open standards like Agent2Agent and MCP. The event highlighted how AI will reshape developer roles, adoption challenges, and productivity gains, while noting the shift is still early. Success depends on real-world use, openness, and developer trust.Time Stamps:0:00 - Cold Open0:40 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown2:22 - Crunchy Data acquired by Snowflake5:27 - Broadcom Launches Ultra-Fast Chip for AI Data Centers9:46 - EU Group Urges Action on Broadcom's VMware Licensing14:27 - IBM Adds New Data Platform Capabilities18:27 - Amazon Investing $20 Billion in Pennsylvania for Cloud and AI Infrastructure22:44 - IBM Plans 'Starling' Quantum Computers by 202927:51 - Microsoft Centers Agentic AI Strategy around Development Community at Microsoft Build 202537:49 - The Weeks Ahead39:31 - Thanks for Watching The Tech Field Day News RundownFollow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon.
New global tariffs are making it more expensive and complicated for enterprises to manage their cloud services across regions. These changes are causing unpredictable costs and creating challenges for global cloud strategies. To stay ahead, companies need to improve visibility, automate processes, and tailor governance to each region.Time Stamps:0:00 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:12 - AI Application Delivery: Same Old, Slightly Smarter4:29 - Is the Site Down? It's a Secret to Everyone7:43 - Is AI Inferencing the Edge's Long-Awaited Killer App?10:21 - VMware Unregisters Lowest Partner Tier13:21 - Walmart's Smart AI Agent Strategy Could Lead Enterprise Automation15:38 - RSA Encryption Closer to Quantum Breakthrough19:25 - Tariffs hit Enterprise Cloud26:34 - The Weeks Ahead28:10 - Thanks for Watching the Tech Field Day News RundownGuest Host: Brad Gregory, Principal and Cloud Networking Strategist, MCN StrategiesFollow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon.
OpenAI has announced its largest acquisition to date, agreeing to acquire io, an AI device startup founded by former Apple executive Jony Ive, in an all-equity deal worth approximately $6.5 billion. The acquisition includes OpenAI's existing stake in io. As part of the merger, Jony Ive will assume significant creative and design responsibilities across both OpenAI and io. Despite the merger, Ive's design firm, LoveFrom, will continue to operate independently.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open 0:40 - Welcome the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:39 - AT&T Acquires Century Link4:43 - VAST Data Reveals their AI Operating System8:51 - Salesforce to Acquire informatica for $8 Billion12:01 - Red Hat's Linux Push for Smart Vehicles14:49 - Google's New Approach to AI Infrastructure19:01 - Datadog Broadens Its Observability Platform Vision22:16 - OpenAI Acquires io for $6.4 Billion27:16 - The Weeks Ahead28:25 - Thanks for Watching the Tech Field Day News RundownGuest Host: Kori Rongey, Founder of TotalPacketsFollow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon.
Take a Network Break! Guest co-host Tom Hollingsworth steps in for Johna Johnson. We start with Google patching a significant Chrome vulnerability and de-elevating Chrome running with admin rights when it launches on Windows. On the news front, we discuss a report, unconfirmed as of recording time, that Arista is acquiring VeloCloud, then discuss Broadcom... Read more »
Take a Network Break! Guest co-host Tom Hollingsworth steps in for Johna Johnson. We start with Google patching a significant Chrome vulnerability and de-elevating Chrome running with admin rights when it launches on Windows. On the news front, we discuss a report, unconfirmed as of recording time, that Arista is acquiring VeloCloud, then discuss Broadcom... Read more »
Take a Network Break! Guest co-host Tom Hollingsworth steps in for Johna Johnson. We start with Google patching a significant Chrome vulnerability and de-elevating Chrome running with admin rights when it launches on Windows. On the news front, we discuss a report, unconfirmed as of recording time, that Arista is acquiring VeloCloud, then discuss Broadcom... Read more »
At Intel Vision 2025, CEO Lip-Bu Tan emphasized a customer-centric strategy, focusing on advancements in AI PCs, Gaudi 3 accelerators, and the 18A process node. He introduced the concept of “Physical AI,” highlighting Intel's commitment to integrating AI into hardware solutions across various sectors. Tan's leadership aims to position Intel at the forefront of AI-driven innovation by enhancing its product portfolio and foundry capabilities. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:45 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown2:01 - Trump Shifts Stance on NVIDIA Chip Ban7:29 - Remember Windows 11 Recall? It's Back!11:31 - Solo.io Adds MCP Gateway to API Platform14:43 - Dell Launches PowerEdge Servers with Intel Xeon 6 Chips20:27 - Google Cloud Paving the Way for AI Transformation from Google Cloud Next26:32 - Intel to Sell off 51% of Altera Chip Business to Silver Lake31:08 - Embracing Physical AI at Intel Vision 202540:50 - The Weeks Ahead42:54 - Thanks for WatchingFollow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon. #TFDRundown, #cybersecurity, #AI, @TechFieldDay, @NetworkingNerd, @SFoskett, @Intel, @IntelBusiness, @Google, @Broadcom, @VMware, @Checkpoint, @TechstrongIT,
Half a century is a long time for an IT business, and Microsoft is justified in making a lot of noise to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. The celebration brought together three Microsoft CEOs: Gates, Balmer, and Nadella. Microsoft CoPilot isn't quite as old as the company, but it was still at the center of the celebrations. Many Microsoft products have come and gone over fifty years. Is CoPilot going to be one of the keepers? This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown1:20 - NVIDIA AI Servers Immune to US Tariffs4:14 - Ivanti Hardware Hacked by Chinese Group7:42 - Oracle Cloud Admits Breach12:07 - Juniper Networks and Palo Alto Products are Being Probed15:55 - IBM launches the AI Mainframe20:05 - HPE Announces Aruba Central VPC Options24:32 - Microsoft Turns Fifty33:09 - The Weeks Ahead35:42 - Thanks for WatchingFollow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon. #TFDRundown, #Cybersecurity, #AI, #CoPilot, #Mainframe, @Microsoft, @NVIDIA, @Ivanti, @Oracle, @OracleCloud, @JuniperNetworks, @PaloAltoNtwrks, @IBM, @HPE, @NetworkingNerd, @DemitasseNZ, @TechFieldDay, @TheFuturumGroup,
During the keynote for Intel VIsion 2025, new CEO Lip-Bu Tan told the attendees about his vision for the return of Intel. He said that intel needs to attract engineering talent, fix the balance sheet issues, and look at manufacturing processes. One of the biggest ways to take care of those last two that was proposed was Intel spinning off non-core business units. He also asked customers to be "brutally honest" with the company going forward. He also reiterated his focus in going to be on engineering talent, either by hiring new engineers or encouraging former Intel employees to return. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day Rundown1:25 - Techstrong.IT Launches7:33 - Check Point Breached10:39 - Broadcom Raises Minimum VMware Core Count15:22 - Google Suggestions Change TLS Certificates19:48 - CoreWeave IPO Cools Down26:43 - Broadcom Debuts Networking Chips for AI Workloads31:06 - Lip-Bu Tan Lays Out Intel Recovery PlansFollow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon. #TFDRundown, #cybersecurity, #AI, @TechFieldDay, @NetworkingNerd, @SFoskett, @Intel, @IntelBusiness, @Google, @Broadcom, @VMware, @Checkpoint, @TechstrongIT,
For shownotes, head to the episode website postThis week has been a big one for messaging privacy. The news broke on Monday that the Editor-in-Chief for The Atlantic magazine was accidentally added to a Signal group where members of the US government were talking about highly classified military actions. The report kicked off a firestorm of Congressional hearings about the nature of data sharing and privacy for not only government officials but members of the defense and intelligence community. This has also raised questions about the way that those same officials will often circumvent policy to facilitate communications. While the nature of the group and their discussion topic is highly political in nature let's focus on the communications aspect. Why did they use Signal? How can we be sure it's safe? And what does this mean for government agencies that still want to create backdoors into secure protocols? This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown. Time Stamps: 1:13 - Employers target engineers with LLM skills4:09 - Google Acquires Wiz for $32 Billion after Previous Offer Falls Through8:33 - AI Applications are putting cloud workloads at risk12:09 - SoftBank to Acquire Ampere16:47 - Cloud FinOps is driving application repatriation23:27 - Dynamo is the NVIDIA operating system for your AI Factory 27:16 - Just How Secure Is Signal?Follow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon. #Rundown, #cybersecurity, #AI, @TechFieldDay, @NetworkingNerd, @DemitasseNZ, @NVIDIA, @Softbank, @Google, @AmpereComputing, @Wiz_io,
Visit Episode Post for Show NotesNVIDIA unveiled new AI-focused chips at its GTC conference, including the Blackwell Ultra series launching this year and the next-gen Vera Rubin GPUs set for 2026. CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the company's shift to an annual release cycle, a departure from its previous biennial schedule. This move reflects NVIDIA's response to the growing AI market and increasing competition. This and more on the Rundown. Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown2:29 - Taara Spun Out from Google's Parent Company Alphabet6:41 - Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO12:38 - DevOps Gets Empowered by Semaphore Going Open Source16:38 - Microsoft's New Quantum Chip Greeted with Major Skepticism22:04 - Solo.io Launches Kagent for Agentic AI-Driven Cloud Ops25:37 - Amazon, Google, and Meta Nuclear Datacenters by 205029:38 - NVIDIA Reveals Rubin AI and Blackwell Ultra40:58 - The Weeks Ahead44:02 - Thanks for WatchingFollow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett. Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon. #Rundown, #NVIDIAGTC, #AI, @SFoskett, @DemitasseNZ, @TechFieldDay, @TheFuturumGroup, @TechstrongTV, @Google, @Intel, @IntelBusiness, @NVIDIA, @AWSCloud, @GoogleCloud, @Meta, @Microsoft,
Take a Network Break! This week we’re joined by guest analyst Tom Hollingsworth of The Futurum Group. We start with red alerts from Broadcom on multiple vulnerabilities and an emergency patch from Cisco for its Webex platform. In tech news we discuss SolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast and how it fits into the SolarWinds portfolio, Aviatrix’s... Read more »
Take a Network Break! This week we’re joined by guest analyst Tom Hollingsworth of The Futurum Group. We start with red alerts from Broadcom on multiple vulnerabilities and an emergency patch from Cisco for its Webex platform. In tech news we discuss SolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast and how it fits into the SolarWinds portfolio, Aviatrix’s... Read more »
Take a Network Break! This week we’re joined by guest analyst Tom Hollingsworth of The Futurum Group. We start with red alerts from Broadcom on multiple vulnerabilities and an emergency patch from Cisco for its Webex platform. In tech news we discuss SolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast and how it fits into the SolarWinds portfolio, Aviatrix’s... Read more »
On this episode of the Six Five Webcast: The 5G Factor, hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth delve into the significant 5G ecosystem developments that have marked the onset of 2025. They highlight Cisco's recent update on its strategic relationship with Boost Mobile, demonstrating how Cisco's Test Automation Framework and SDN controller, the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller, were crucial in testing new services and activating cell sites. This ensured Boost Mobile met its 5G deployment targets, while also evaluating the future prospects for Boost's parent company, Echostar/DISH Wireless, through 2025 and beyond. Their discussion covers: The impact of Cisco's Test Automation Framework and Cisco Crosswork Network Controller in facilitating Boost Mobile's 5G service deployment and site activation. An analysis of Echostar/DISH Wireless's future in the 5G space following the latest developments with Boost Mobile. Nokia's collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to enhance 5G security, highlighting Nokia's commitment to address security and privacy challenges in mobile networks. The U.S. Department of Defense's selection of Federated Wireless, subcontracting JMA Wireless for RAN infrastructure and HPE for core network software, to deploy its first commercial private 5G network. This move spotlights the growing business case for P5G across military installations.
On this episode of the Six Five Webcast: The 5G Factor, hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the promising future of 5G technology in 2025, focusing on Open RAN, direct-to-cell satellite communications, and digital out-of-home (DOOH) applications. They dive into the early efforts by the US NTIA to administer the $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund to encourage Open RAN development, with a keen eye on supply chain and national security considerations, citing the Salt Typhoon cybersecurity incident as a critical factor. Their discussion covers: The potential impact and benefits of the $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund for Open RAN development, focusing on supply chain resilience and national security. An analysis of the pros and cons of federal funding in the technology sector, specifically regarding Open RAN, including how US DoD mandates for private 5G on military bases could influence its adoption. Future projections for the satellite industry, moving towards integrated multi-orbit space networks, and how this shift will redefine satellite communications. T-Mobile's acquisition of Vistar Media and its strategic move to capitalize on the accelerating momentum within the DOOH advertising market for 2025 and beyond. Debates on how federal initiatives and industry acquisitions might reshape the landscape of 5G, satellite communications, and advertising technologies, setting the stage for innovation and growth.
On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, dive into the recent strategic moves by Alianza, Ericsson, and Nokia that are set to reshape the competitive landscape of the 5G ecosystem by 2025. Host Ron Westfall along with guest, Tom Hollingsworth, explore the implications of these developments and what they signal for the future of 5G and beyond. Their discussion covers: Alianza's acquisition of Metaswitch from Microsoft and its impact on cloud-native and AI services in the communications industry. The role of Ericsson Antenna System in driving antenna evolution and enhancing network capabilities in North America. How Nokia is preparing for 6G with its focus on 3GPP Release 20, emphasizing network energy efficiency and 5G-Advanced enhancements.
On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, we dive deep into why companies like Qualcomm, Ericsson, and AT&T are making significant moves to advance and scale the Internet of Things (IoT) across the 5G ecosystem. Hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth share their expert analysis on the competitive landscape implications of recent developments within the sector. Their discussion covers: Qualcomm's Investor Day revelations about their new IoT strategy, focusing on creating scalable blueprints to foster industry-wide solutions. Ericsson's emphasis on private 5G networks to address the unique needs of the Oil and Gas industry, highlighting the shortcomings of Wi-Fi in IoT connectivity. AT&T's decision to decommission its narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network by 2025 and its implications for alternative technologies like 5G Redcap, LTE-M, and LoRa. The competitive dynamics Verizon and T-Mobile are creating with their continued investment in NB-IoT offerings. Potential future trends in the 5G and IoT landscape, reflecting on the moves made by Qualcomm, Ericsson, and AT&T.
On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth delve into the pivotal developments shaping the future of 5G technology and its broader implications. Their discussion covers: The significance of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's National Spectrum Research and Development (R&D) Plan for future government and private sector decisions. Insights from the 5G Americas Analyst Forum, highlighting T-Mobile and AT&T's advocacy for addressing spectrum shortages and the potential repurposing of lower 3 GHz and 7 GHz bands. Ericsson's unveiling of seven new 5G Advanced software products aimed at enhancing network performance, user experience, and operational efficiency. The introduction of Private 5G by Wilson Connectivity, marking a significant step forward in the private 5G market with enhanced capabilities and security.
On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth provide in-depth analysis on how AI emerged as the dominant theme at the recent 5G Americas conference, showcasing its critical role in the advancement and deployment of 5G networks. Their discussion covers: T-Mobile's innovative use of AI to optimize network upgrades and expansion Verizon's strategy to monetize computing infrastructure tailored for AI operations The potential of GenAI-enabled platforms like Nokia Network Service Platform to revolutionize network design and management AI's capacity to correlate data in novel ways, enhancing network operation's efficiency and problem-solving capabilities The foresight on AI's evolving role in the telecom industry, particularly in driving 5G development
On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the crucial role US Communication Service Providers (CSPs) T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon play in public safety, particularly in response to natural disasters like hurricanes. Their discussion covers: Verizon and its dedicated first responder and public safety arm, Verizon Frontline, and their efforts in repairing cell sites damaged by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee. T-Mobile and Starlink's collaboration, marked by receiving a second Special Temporary Authority (STA) from the FCC to operate their innovative Direct-to-Cellular service over Hurricane Milton's devastating path in Florida. The expansive support provided by the FirstNet, built with AT&T, team for first responders throughout the US Southeast, highlighting the deployment of dedicated FirstNet assets and solutions for emergency support. Plus, the announcement from Qualcomm and Honeywell at Embedded World North America, unveiling their partnership to revolutionize the energy sector with cutting-edge 5G, Low Power Wireless, and AI-Enabled technologies.
On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth dive into the latest developments and challenges within the telecom sector, focusing on cybersecurity, AI integration, and combating fraud. Their discussion covers: Nokia's new Threat Intelligence Report: an analysis of the accelerating cyberattacks on telecom infrastructure and the increasing utilization of GenAI by cybercriminals to boost the speed, volume, and sophistication of attacks The Qualcomm AI Orchestrator: a discussion on its purpose to harmonize AI functionalities across platforms to enhance interaction experiences and bolster security measures Vodafone's innovative approach to fraud prevention: how the use of data-driven APIs, like Scam Signal, equips the telecom industry to counteract fraudulent activities effectively
In this episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Tom Hollingsworth delve into the “experience paradox” in the tech industry: to get experience, you need to have experience. They highlight the disconnect between job requirements and candidates’ actual experience. Tom emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, home labs, and making mistakes as essential... Read more »
In this episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Tom Hollingsworth delve into the “experience paradox” in the tech industry: to get experience, you need to have experience. They highlight the disconnect between job requirements and candidates’ actual experience. Tom emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, home labs, and making mistakes as essential... Read more »
The development of AI networking is moving forward and Ethernet is taking a prime role in how workloads will communicate. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Drew Conry-Murray and Jordan Martin as well as J Metz, the chair of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, to discuss the progress being made by the UEC to develop Ethernet to meet the needs of AI. They discuss the roadmap for adoption of technologies as well as the drivers for the additions to the protocol and how people can get involved. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: The Future of AI Needs Ethernet
The development of AI networking is moving forward and Ethernet is taking a prime role in how workloads will communicate. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Drew Conry-Murray and Jordan Martin as well as J Metz, the chair of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, to discuss the progress being made by the UEC to develop Ethernet to meet the needs of AI. They discuss the roadmap for adoption of technologies as well as the drivers for the additions to the protocol and how people can get involved. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: The Future of AI Needs Ethernet
The US Department of Justice is at it again with a new team for Operation Dying Ember. Sounds spooky, right? This time it was to undertake a secret court order to remove malware from Ubiquiti devices infected by Fancy Bear. The devices in question had default administration passwords as well as remote admin access on the public Internet. The DOJ reinfected the routers with the original malware used to compromise them in the first place and then used that compromise to remove remote access and clean up the secondary payload that had been installed to turn them into a potential botnet. The DOJ said it would then notify users to do a factory reset and install the latest firmware as well as changing their admin password. There's a lot to unpack here! This and more on the Gestalt IT Rundown hosted by Tom Hollingsworth and guest Max Mortillaro. Hosts: Tom Hollingsworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd/ Max Mortillaro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxmortillaro/ Follow Gestalt IT Website: https://www.GestaltIT.com/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GestaltIT LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/Gestalt-IT Tags: #Rundown, #Security, #AI, #DataCenters, #GenAI, #Data, @NGINX, @LockbitTeam, @GestaltIT, @NetworkingNerd, @MaxMortillaro
The IT world is obsessed with AI but the desire to put AI into every product creates confusion and uncertainty. In this episode of the On-Premise Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Zoë Rose and Dominik Pickhardt to discuss why everyone is so excited about AI. They also focus on issues with opaque algorithms and how AI can actually be useful in helping professionals with their daily work. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: We Need AI to Enable Everything
The IT world is obsessed with AI but the desire to put AI into every product creates confusion and uncertainty. In this episode of the On-Premise Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Zoë Rose and Dominik Pickhardt to discuss why everyone is so excited about AI. They also focus on issues with opaque algorithms and how AI can actually be useful in helping professionals with their daily work. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: We Need AI to Enable Everything
InfiniBand is the king of AI networking today. Ethernet is making a big leap to take some of that market share but it's not going to dethrone the incumbent any time soon. In this episode, join Jody Lemoine, David Peñaloza, and Chris Grundemann along with Tom Hollingsworth as they debate the merits of using Ethernet in place of InfiniBand. They discuss the paradigm shift as well as the suitability of the protocols to the workloads as well as how Ultra Ethernet is similar to another shift in converged protocols - Fibre Channel over Ethernet. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Ethernet Won't Replace InfiniBand for AI Networking in 2024
InfiniBand is the king of AI networking today. Ethernet is making a big leap to take some of that market share but it's not going to dethrone the incumbent any time soon. In this episode, join Jody Lemoine, David Peñaloza, and Chris Grundemann along with Tom Hollingsworth as they debate the merits of using Ethernet in place of InfiniBand. They discuss the paradigm shift as well as the suitability of the protocols to the workloads as well as how Ultra Ethernet is similar to another shift in converged protocols - Fibre Channel over Ethernet. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Ethernet Won't Replace InfiniBand for AI Networking in 2024
AI is going to accelerate development of malware everywhere from code to prompts for social engineering. But tools can be used for defense as well as offense. In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Girard Kavalines, Ziv Levy, and Matt Tyrer as they debate the impact that AI will have on malware development in 2024 and beyond. Hear how AI can drive automation on both sides of the security spectrum as well as how we can better prepare to face an onslaught of assisted attackers. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: AI Is Going To Make Malware Worse
AI is going to accelerate development of malware everywhere from code to prompts for social engineering. But tools can be used for defense as well as offense. In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Girard Kavalines, Ziv Levy, and Matt Tyrer as they debate the impact that AI will have on malware development in 2024 and beyond. Hear how AI can drive automation on both sides of the security spectrum as well as how we can better prepare to face an onslaught of assisted attackers. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: AI Is Going To Make Malware Worse
Users are always going to blame the connectivity medium for issues and we just have to accept it. In this episode, Sam Clements, Shannon Cranko, and join Tom Hollingsworth to discuss why users are adamant that the wireless is the problem when it's always something else. They discuss why IT professionals should focus less on blame shifting and more on creating an environment that provides resolution even if it's not their problem. The episode wraps up with suggestions for professionals to create an environment better suited to meeting user expectations. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: It’s Always the Wi-Fi
Users are always going to blame the connectivity medium for issues and we just have to accept it. In this episode, Sam Clements, Shannon Cranko, and join Tom Hollingsworth to discuss why users are adamant that the wireless is the problem when it's always something else. They discuss why IT professionals should focus less on blame shifting and more on creating an environment that provides resolution even if it's not their problem. The episode wraps up with suggestions for professionals to create an environment better suited to meeting user expectations. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: It’s Always the Wi-Fi
Changing or upgrading hardware and software is a scary proposition on the best of days. In this episode, join Tom Hollingsworth along with Keith Parsons, Mike Bolitho, and Lee Badman as they talk about moving from one vendor to another. There is a lot of planning that goes into the decision to upgrade or replace something. It's even more frightening when you're removing one vendor's equipment for another. Learn what to look for and how to make the transition as easy as possible. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: You Are Afraid of the Vendor Switch
Changing or upgrading hardware and software is a scary proposition on the best of days. In this episode, join Tom Hollingsworth along with Keith Parsons, Mike Bolitho, and Lee Badman as they talk about moving from one vendor to another. There is a lot of planning that goes into the decision to upgrade or replace something. It's even more frightening when you're removing one vendor's equipment for another. Learn what to look for and how to make the transition as easy as possible. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: You Are Afraid of the Vendor Switch
Software licensing is making networking much more complex and causing networking professionals to be very confused about the state of their discipline. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Nick Buraglio and Lindsay Hill as they discuss the way that software defined networking (SDN) has changed the feature set of network hardware. Also discussed is the shift in focus to developer assets as well as how to recognize revenue from incremental feature additions as well as deployment of resources to appropriate functions in a network software development company. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Licensing is Ruining Networking
Software licensing is making networking much more complex and causing networking professionals to be very confused about the state of their discipline. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Nick Buraglio and Lindsay Hill as they discuss the way that software defined networking (SDN) has changed the feature set of network hardware. Also discussed is the shift in focus to developer assets as well as how to recognize revenue from incremental feature additions as well as deployment of resources to appropriate functions in a network software development company. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Licensing is Ruining Networking
Modern information security teams have a need for visibility to ensure user safety. Traffic flows and patterns are analyzed for anomalies and polices are put in place to ensure everyone is secure. However, protecting the data that you've collected is an even bigger task. Organizations need to ensure users have their identities and patterns hidden away from those that might use them for nefarious purposes. In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Roy Chua, Karen Lopez, and Alex Neihaus join Tom Hollingsworth to debate the need for organizations to secure their enterprise but also keep user data private and why the gap between the two aims is easy to lose sight of while making business policy. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Security is not Privacy
Modern information security teams have a need for visibility to ensure user safety. Traffic flows and patterns are analyzed for anomalies and polices are put in place to ensure everyone is secure. However, protecting the data that you've collected is an even bigger task. Organizations need to ensure users have their identities and patterns hidden away from those that might use them for nefarious purposes. In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Roy Chua, Karen Lopez, and Alex Neihaus join Tom Hollingsworth to debate the need for organizations to secure their enterprise but also keep user data private and why the gap between the two aims is easy to lose sight of while making business policy. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Security is not Privacy
The industry is excited to implement Wi-Fi 6E with all the new devices coming out. Even with regulatory challenges the world is ready for faster connectivity and more reliable signal. But those same regulatory challenges are just part of the myriad of issues. Standards bodies, marketing teams, and even users themselves are asking why it's taking so long to implement Wi-Fi 6E even after it has been brought to market faster than any Wi-Fi standard in the past. Is that because we gave up too many things to get it here? In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth talks to Sam Clements, Avril Salter, and Mario Gingras to find out whether Wi-Fi 6E got here so fast because we left so much of it behind. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: We Gave Away Too Much To Get Wi-Fi 6E
The industry is excited to implement Wi-Fi 6E with all the new devices coming out. Even with regulatory challenges the world is ready for faster connectivity and more reliable signal. But those same regulatory challenges are just part of the myriad of issues. Standards bodies, marketing teams, and even users themselves are asking why it's taking so long to implement Wi-Fi 6E even after it has been brought to market faster than any Wi-Fi standard in the past. Is that because we gave up too many things to get it here? In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth talks to Sam Clements, Avril Salter, and Mario Gingras to find out whether Wi-Fi 6E got here so fast because we left so much of it behind. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: We Gave Away Too Much To Get Wi-Fi 6E
The term “lock in” gets thrown around a lot in IT. It's the reason why we spend so much time engineering solutions that don't make us dependent on technologies. But does it really matter in the long run? Is the treatment for lock in really better in the end? Does it matter if it's in the enterprise or in the cloud? And are we finding ourselves locked in slowly or all at once? In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Jody Lemoine, Snehal Patel, and Steve Puluka join Tom Hollingsworth to discuss the pros and cons of lock in and how it might not be as bad as you're imagining. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Lock In Is The Enemy
The term “lock in” gets thrown around a lot in IT. It's the reason why we spend so much time engineering solutions that don't make us dependent on technologies. But does it really matter in the long run? Is the treatment for lock in really better in the end? Does it matter if it's in the enterprise or in the cloud? And are we finding ourselves locked in slowly or all at once? In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Jody Lemoine, Snehal Patel, and Steve Puluka join Tom Hollingsworth to discuss the pros and cons of lock in and how it might not be as bad as you're imagining. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Lock In Is The Enemy
Every piece of software has an API now. If you want to interact with the program you're going to need to write a program of your own. Are you ready to learn? Should companies still be expected to have a CLI available for the non-programmers? And does the ease of accessing a published API create more problems than it solves? In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Jody Lemoine, and Steve Puluka discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having easy access to everything at your fingertips via the API. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: APIs Are Ruining Networking
Every piece of software has an API now. If you want to interact with the program you're going to need to write a program of your own. Are you ready to learn? Should companies still be expected to have a CLI available for the non-programmers? And does the ease of accessing a published API create more problems than it solves? In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Jody Lemoine, and Steve Puluka discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having easy access to everything at your fingertips via the API. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: APIs Are Ruining Networking
We have talked about this a lot on the pod, and now we have someone that can explain what you actually do with your network when you get a ransomware attack. It's Tom Hollingsworth from Gestalt IT, and we're excited to have him on the pod. Some of his recommendations of course, require some configuration in advance. We talk about VLANs, SEIM and access management tools, and why many networking admins are terrified of the "reject all" concept that would actually make your network much more resilient in an attack. There is some really good stuff in this episode.
In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth, Jasper Bongertz, and Dominik Pickhardt discussed whether or not encrypted traffic monitoring is really worth it. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Is Encrypted Traffic Monitoring Worth It?
In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth, Jasper Bongertz, and Dominik Pickhardt discussed whether or not encrypted traffic monitoring is really worth it. © Gestalt IT, LLC for Gestalt IT: Is Encrypted Traffic Monitoring Worth It?
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