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NVIDIA Reveals Rubin AI and Blackwell Ultra || Tech Field Day News Rundown: March 19, 2025
NVIDIA 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.
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2:29 – Taara Spun Out from Google’s Parent Company Alphabet
Alphabet has spun off Taara, its laser-based internet backbone provider, into an independent company focused on delivering high-speed connectivity to underserved regions. The newly formed company will continue developing its wireless optical communication technology, which aims to provide reliable internet without the need for traditional fiber infrastructure.
Read More: Alphabet spins off laser-based Internet backbone provider Taara
6:41 – Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO
Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, succeeding Pat Gelsinger who stepped down in December 2024. Tan, formerly CEO of Cadence Design Systems and an Intel board member, aims to revitalize the company by streamlining operations and focusing on advanced chip manufacturing, including AI server chips, to better compete with industry leaders like TSMC. Following the announcement, Intel’s stock surged nearly 8%, reflecting investor optimism about Tan’s strategic vision.
Read More: Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO
12:38 – DevOps Gets Empowered by Semaphore Going Open Source
Semaphore has open-sourced its core CI/CD platform under the Apache 2.0 license, aiming to provide developers with greater flexibility and transparency. This move addresses the limitations of existing CI/CD solutions by combining enterprise-grade reliability with the customizability of open-source software. By making its codebase publicly accessible, Semaphore empowers developers to explore, modify, and enhance the platform to suit their unique requirements, fostering a community-driven approach to innovation.
Read More: Semaphore Goes Open Source: A New Dawn for DevOps Professionals
16:38 – Microsoft’s New Quantum Chip Greeted with Major Skepticism
Microsoft’s recent announcement of its Majorana 1 quantum chip, claimed to be a significant advancement in quantum computing, has been met with skepticism from the scientific community. Experts question the validity of Microsoft’s findings, citing a lack of peer-reviewed evidence and unproven underlying physics, leading to concerns about the legitimacy of the breakthrough.
Read More: Microsoft’s New Quantum Chip Greeted with Major Skepticism
22:04 – Solo.io Launches Kagent for Agentic AI-Driven Cloud Ops
Solo.io has launched Kagent, an open-source agentic AI framework designed to automate cloud-native operations within Kubernetes environments. Built on Microsoft’s AutoGen, Kagent integrates with existing tools to streamline tasks like configuration, troubleshooting, and network security, enabling DevOps teams to leverage AI-driven automation.
Read More: Solo.io’s Kagent Brings Agentic AI to Cloud-Native Operations
25:37 – Amazon, Google, and Meta Nuclear Datacenters by 2050
Amazon, Google, and Meta are investing heavily in nuclear energy as part of their strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. These tech giants plan to power their operations with 100% renewable energy, with nuclear energy playing a key role in meeting their ambitious sustainability goals. Alongside nuclear, they are exploring advanced technologies like carbon capture to reduce their environmental impact and address the urgency of climate change.
Read More: Amazon, Google, Meta Are Going Super Nuclear by 2050
29:38 – NVIDIA Reveals Rubin AI and Blackwell Ultra
Nvidia 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.
Read More: Nvidia announces Blackwell Ultra and Rubin AI chips
40:58 – The Weeks Ahead
Upcoming Tech Field Day Events
Networking Field Day 37 – March 19 – 20
Tech Field Day Extra with HPE – April 8
AI Infrastructure Field Day 2 – April 23 – 24
Mobility Field Day 13 – May 7 – 8
Security Field Day 13 – May 29 – 30
Host Information
Stephen Foskett is the President of the Tech Field Day Business Unit and Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series, now part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter.
Alastair Cooke is a Tech Field Day Event Lead, now part of The Futurum Group. You can connect with Alastair on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter and you can read more of his research notes and insights on The Futurum Group’s website.
Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day are now part of The Futurum Group.
The Gestalt IT Rundown is your look at the IT news of the week. Be sure to subscribe to Gestalt IT on YouTube for even more weekly video content.
#AI #NVIDIAGTC #Rundown #AWSCloud #DemitasseNZ #GestaltIT #Google #GoogleCloud #Intel #IntelBusiness #Meta #Microsoft #Nvidia #SFoskett #TechFieldDay #TechstrongTV #TheFuturumGroup
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OpenAI Not For Sale as They Prepare Proprietary Chip | The Gestalt IT Rundown: February 12, 2025
A group of investors, led by Elon Musk’s startup xAI and other backers, has made a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI, aiming to refocus the organization on open-source AI and safety amid rising tensions between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over its shift to a for-profit model. Meanwhile, OpenAI is advancing its AI hardware strategy with plans to launch a custom-designed AI chip in 2024, fabricated by TSMC using 3-nanometer technology to reduce reliance on Nvidia. Initially deployed on a limited scale, the chip is designed to optimize AI model performance, with OpenAI’s expanding chip team already working on future iterations with enhanced capabilities. This and more on The Rundown.
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2:44 – Turn/River Capital Acquires SolarWinds
With its $4.4 billion acquisition of SolarWinds, Turn/River Capital seeks to take the IT management software firm private, allowing it to focus on long-term growth without the pressure of quarterly earnings. This deal aligns with a broader surge in private-equity buyouts in the software sector, driven by declining borrowing costs, and comes after SolarWinds’ turbulent past, including a major 2020 cyberattack that compromised government and corporate clients.
Read More: SolarWinds To Be Acquired By Turn/River Capital In $4.4B All-Cash Deal
Read More: Turn/River’s $4.4 Billion Acquisition of SolarWinds Could Signal More IT-Related Deals
5:21 – WEKA Restructure to Focus on AI
WEKA is restructuring its go-to-market functions to align with the rapid growth of generative AI, following a strong 2024 in which it raised $140 million in funding and surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue. CEO Liran Zvibel emphasizes that this strategic shift will position the company for long-term success, with plans to expand headcount by approximately 120 employees to support large-scale enterprise AI and GPU acceleration deployments.
Read More: WEKA restructures for the GenAI era
9:23 – Cisco One Silicon Shows Big at Cisco Live EMEA
Cisco Live EMEA is happening this week and Cisco has had some big announcements. The biggest news comes with investments in new service provider hardware and data center infrastructure as well. The moves appear to be positioned to help Cisco customers take advantage of AI while also offering a custom advantage. The newest platforms are all powered by Cisco’s Silicon One chips. The newest A-series and K-series CPUs help offload processing to the edge and give Cisco an opportunity to challenge merchant silicon vendors in the space. For more on this we’re going on site to Tom Hollingsworth in Amsterdam at Cisco Live for more.
Read More: Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live EMEA Day One
12:50 – Hammerspace is Changing the AI Training Game
Hammerspace is challenging conventional reliance on object storage for AI workloads by advocating for universal, protocol-agnostic data access instead. The company has emphasized the importance of intelligent data orchestration across various storage types, ensuring seamless access to relevant datasets without disruptive migrations. As AI adoption continues to grow, Hammerspace highlights the need for metadata-driven automation and hybrid access models to optimize performance and scalability in enterprise environments.
Read More: Hammerspace challenges object storage norms for AI
17:31 – French President to Invest $112B in AI
French President Emmanuel Macron announced $112 billion in private investments for the AI ecosystem, with funds expected to be deployed in the coming years, coinciding with Paris hosting the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit. This investment will primarily focus on AI data centers, with the country positioning itself as an ideal location for AI infrastructure due to its low-carbon electricity and stable grid, which Macron emphasized as a competitive advantage for attracting global investments.
Read More: Macron unveils $112B AI investment package, France’s answer to US’ Stargate
22:36 – Huawei Shows Revenue Growth Despite Ban
Huawei expects to meet its 2024 revenue target of ¥860 billion ($118.25 billion), marking 22% growth compared to 2023. Despite sanctions, its ICT business remains strong, its consumer sector is growing, and its smart car solutions are expanding quickly. This success is notable considering Huawei’s challenges, including the sale of its Honor brand and the difficult economic environment in China.
Read More: Huawei revenue growing fast, suggesting China’s scoffing at sanctions
26:49 – Sam Altman Says OpenAI is Not for Sale
A group of investors has made a $97.4 billion offer to take control of OpenAI, aiming to restore the organization’s focus on open-source AI and safety. The investors are led by Elon Musk’s startup xAI and several other backers. Tensions between Musk and OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman have escalated as Musk challenges OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model and its current management.
Read More: Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for OpenAI — Altman declines
33:06 – OpenAI to Take On NVIDIA with Proprietary Chip
OpenAI is preparing to launch its own AI chip in 2024, aiming to reduce its reliance on Nvidia. The custom-designed chip, to be fabricated by TSMC using 3-nanometer technology, will focus on running AI models and will initially be deployed on a limited scale. OpenAI’s chip team, which has recently doubled in size, is also working on future versions with enhanced capabilities.
Read More: OpenAI is reportedly getting closer to launching its in-house chip
38:13 – The Weeks Ahead
Cloud Field Day 22 – February 19 – 20
Networking Field Day 37 – March 19 – 20
Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day are now part of The Futurum Group.
The Gestalt IT Rundown is your look at the IT news of the week. Be sure to subscribe to Gestalt IT on YouTube for even more weekly video content.
#AI #ITNews #Rundown #Cisco #CiscoNetworking #DemitasseNZ #GestaltIT #HammerspaceInc #Huawei #OpenAI #SFoskett #SolarWinds #TechFieldDay #TechstrongTV #TheFuturumGroup #WekaIO
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Taking Technology to the Edge at Edge Field Day 3
No matter what area of technology you’re interested in, it’s moving to the edge. We’re seeing a proliferation of applications for advanced networking, AI, compute, and storage solutions across industries like retail, industrial, military, media, and more. Over the past few years, Edge Field Day has highlighted key products and technologies for edge environments, and the next Tech Field Day event is coming soon. Our next Edge Field Day event is on September 18th and 19th, and I hope you can tune in live or watch the recordings. Here’s a quick overview of what to look forward to.
Things kick off on Wednesday, September 18th at 8:00 AM Pacific with VMware by Broadcom, which is bringing advanced application and networking services to edge environments. We recently got a glimpse of software-defined edge at VMware Explore, and this discussion continues at Edge Field Day. Avassa takes the stage at 10:30 AM to demonstrate how easy it is to migrate legacy VMs and containers to the edge. The Avassa platform simplifies edge deployments by packaging VMs as containers during migration. At 1:30 PM, we welcome TSecond, a company specializing in large data capture, data transport, and AI in unforgiving environments. The TSecond BRYCK is a high-performance, petabyte-scale mobile data solution that now enables AI right at the edge.
Thursday begins with Ignite presentations by the Edge Field Day delegates, which is always a highlight of our events. We welcome ZEDEDA back to Edge Field Day at 10:30 AM Pacific for a session focused on edge orchestration and management. They’ll dive into Kubernetes, edge AI, and more. At 1:30 PM, we’ll learn about OnLogic, the leading manufacturer of industrial small-form-factor computers for edge environments. Their presentation will take us through various environments that require unique compute solutions.
You can also catch the Edge Field Day delegates on our Tech Field Day podcast, including two special episodes recorded next week. Check out our appearances on Techstrong Gang and the Gestalt IT Rundown, and tune in for behind-the-scenes shorts, tech talks, and extras recorded in Silicon Valley.
Tune in to Edge Field Day Live
All of our sessions are broadcast live on the Tech Field Day LinkedIn page and are recorded and shared on the Tech Field Day YouTube channel. You can also catch the sessions live on Techstrong.TV, with coverage continuing on our website and our sister sites across Techstrong. We welcome participation on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Mastodon using #EFD3. You can learn more about the event and our panel of independent technical influencers by visiting the Edge Field Day event page. Each of our delegates has their own blog, podcast, or social media platform where they share their thoughts on enterprise technology, from servers and storage to cloud and edge. We’re proud to have Alastair Cooke and Guy Currier from The Futurum Group joining the delegate panel, and we look forward to their analysis and reactions.
Thank you for joining Edge Field Day live on September 18th and 19th! While you’re on YouTube, please subscribe to our channel and follow our LinkedIn page for more great Field Day content.
#Edge #EFD3 #AvassaSystems #Broadcom #DemitasseNZ #GestaltIT #GuyCurriersFeed #OnLogic #SFoskett #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup #Tsecondinc #VMware #VMwareSASE #ZEDEDAEdge
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Just Posted: Sulagna Saha discusses how selectors in Platform LLMs enhance rapid investigation and response in organizations. #SelectorAI #WriterOfTech1 #NFD35 #GestaltIT
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Allyson Klein provides insights into how Google Cloud is reshaping its infrastructure to support the surge in AI applications, catering to the needs of the next generation of computing #GestaltIT #GoogleCloud #TechAllyson #AIFD4 #Sponsored Coverage https://gestaltit.com/sponsored/intel/allyson-klein/google-cloud-re-architects-infrastructure-for-ai-era/
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In this Gestalt IT article, Colleen Coll considers Intel's approach to AI inference, examining the evolving role of CPUs and the rising inclination towards specialized accelerator alternatives #ColleenColl #GestaltIT #Intel #AIFD4 #Sponsored https://gestaltit.com/sponsored/intel/colleen-coll/unveiling-the-role-of-cpus-in-ai-inference-and-a-growing-trend-of-accelerator-alternatives-with-intel/
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Tom Hollingsworth looks forward to Networking Field Day 35, next week's must-watch event #ArrcusInc #cPacket #GestaltIT #GitHedgehog #Intel #IntelBusiness #NetworkingNerd #SelectorAI #NFD35 https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/tom/summertime-fun-with-networking-field-day-35/
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Sulagna Saha sheds light on Qlik's proactive solution to the pervasive issue of low model trust in AI with their newly unveiled Trust Score #GestaltIT #Qlik #WriterOfTech1 #QlikConnect #TFDx https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/qlik-rolls-out-trust-score-for-ai-aimed-at-elevating-low-model-trust/
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Sulagna Saha from Gestalt IT introduces Qlik Answers, a feature designed to transform the way users receive data insights by providing smart, curated responses instead of generic results #GestaltIT #Qlik #WriterOfTech1 #QlikConnect #TFDx https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/qlik-answers-swapping-out-generic-results-with-smart-curated-responses/
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Sulagna Saha from Gestalt IT discusses the latest updates to Cisco's Meraki MX platform, highlighting new features that enhance its capability as a secure networking solution #Cisco #GestaltIT #WriterOfTech1 #CiscoLive #TFDx https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/cisco-revives-meraki-mx-platform-with-new-features-and-enables-snoc-with-xdr-integration/
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Sulagna Saha reports on the updates released by Opengear for its out-of-band management solutions, emphasizing the importance of keeping such infrastructure secure and up-to-date #GestaltIT #Opengear #WriterOfTech1 #CiscoLive #TFDx https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/opengear-issues-critical-updates-for-its-out-of-band-management-solution/
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Tom Hollingsworth delivers key insights from his interview with Brandon Heller of Forward Networks regarding the concept and applications of Digital Twin technology #ForwardNetworks #GestaltIT #NetworkingNerd #CiscoLive #TFDx https://gestaltit.com/exclusive/tom/interviewing-brandon-heller-of-forward-networks/
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This episode of the Gestalt IT Rundown includes a closer look at the announcements from Qlik Connect, offering a snapshot of Qlik's evolving position in the data analytics and BI space #GestaltIT #GMinks #Qlik #SFoskett #Podcast #QlikConnect #TFDx https://gestaltit.com/rundown/stephen/announcements-from-qlik-connect-gestalt-it-rundown-june-5-2024/
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Tom Hollingsworth offers a preview of Tech Field Extra at Cisco Live US, likening it to a "nerdy summer camp" for IT professionals and enthusiasts #Cisco #GestaltIT #NetworkingNerd #Opengear #CiscoLive #TFDx https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/tom/nerdy-summer-camp-with-tech-field-day-extra-at-cisco-live-us-2024/
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AI data infrastructures are increasingly reliant on advanced storage solutions to manage the sheer volume and velocity of data processing demands, as highlighted in Stephen Foskett's article on Gestalt IT #GestaltIT #SFoskett #Solidigm #AIFD4 #Sponsored https://gestaltit.com/sponsored/solidigm/stephen/the-critical-role-of-advanced-storage-in-ai-data-infrastructure/
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Just Posted: Without access to the specific content of the article, I would be unable to provide a summary; however, a speculative summary might read: "The article discusses how VMware's Private AI framework enables organizations to create a robust and scalable foundation for their AI initiatives, ensuring long-term adaptability and success." Please provide the specific details for an accurate summary. #VMware #Broadcom #AIFD4 #GestaltIT #WriterOfTech1
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Just Posted: Ben Young highlights Solidigm's high-capacity, fast, and energy-efficient SSDs as crucial for advancing AI technology by meeting the demanding storage needs essential for AI training and operational efficiency. #Solidigm #BenYoungNZ #AIFD4 #GestaltIT #Sponsored
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As discussed at AI Field Day, Solidigm's storage system addresses the diverse and intense demands of AI workloads, ensuring GPUs remain constantly fed with data #GestaltIT #Solidigm #WriterOfTech1 #AIFD4 https://gestaltit.com/sponsored/solidigm/jimthewhyguy/keeping-gpus-fed-around-the-clock-with-solidigm/
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At AI Field Day, Qlik launched AutoML, a revolutionary no-code machine learning capability within Qlik Cloud, empowering enterprises to harness predictive analytics without the barriers of cost or lack of expertise #GestaltIT #Qlik #WriterOfTech1 #AIFD4 https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/no-code-machine-learning-with-qlik-automl/
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The Tech Field Day Podcast returns! The name may change but the content and format are still the same. Read on to learn more about the history of the podcast and focus going forward with our new episodes.
#GestaltIT #NetworkingNerd #SFoskett #TechFieldDay #TFDPodcast Coverage
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AI Field Day returns on February 21st-23rd, giving a broad perspective on AI's foundational technologies in a year touted to be pivotal for artificial intelligence #GestaltIT #Hammerspace_Inc #Intel #Qlik #SFoskett #Solidigm #VAST_Data #VMware #AIFD4 https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/stephen/the-year-of-ai-at-ai-field-day-4/
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Sulagna Saha reviews WEKA Converged Mode for AWS. In large GPU farms, inefficient utilization creates idle silos of resources. WEKA in Converged Mode helps tap into those resources, thus improving cost-efficiency and sustainability of AI use cases. Read the article on Gestalt IT or watch the demo here at the website.
#GestaltIT #WekaIO #WriterOfTech1 #CFD18
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Sulagna Saha reviews WEKA Converged Mode for AWS #GestaltIT #WekaIO #WriterOfTech1 #CFD18 https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/stopping-resource-waste-resulting-from-underutilization-with-weka-converged-mode-for-aws/
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We loved Nathan Bennett's group Cloud Field Day after-action report video and wrote up an article to go with it at Gestalt IT #CHildebrandt42 #DiscoPosse #Fortinet #GestaltIT #JuniperNetworks #KenNalbone #MezmoData #Prosimo_io #SnoopJ123 #VMware #vNathanBennett #WekaIO #CFD18 https://gestaltit.com/favorites/stephen/cloud-field-day-18-after-action-perspective-from-the-delegates/
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Read how #CatchPoint can help you spot why a web page is slow! Internet and web app performance monitoring and reporting tools. #NetCraftsmen #GestaltIT #CCIE1773 #PerformanceMonitoring https://gestaltit.com/sponsored/catchpoint/pjwelcher/catchpoint-excels-at-internet-resilience/