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  1. Iran's power vacuum and Democrats dominate in flipping state seats: Morning Rundown

    misryoum.com/us/today/irans-po

    In today’s newsletter: Whoever becomes Iran’s next supreme leader, real power is likely to rest in the hands of a hard-line military corps. Democrats have outperformed Republicans in flipping state legislative seats. And snow droughts raise the risk of a...

    #Irans #power #vacuum #and #Democrats #dominate #flipping #state #seats #Morning #Rundown #US_News_Hub #misryoum_com

  2. Tulsi Gabbard against unprecedented Obama and ‘Osbournes’ Cultural Impact: Morning Rundown star-news.press/wp

    ,Tulsi Gabbard against unprecedented Obama and 'Osbournes' Cultural Impact: Morning Rundown star-news.press/wp, 2025-07-24 11:03:00 Elizabeth Robinson #Tulsi #Gabbard #unprecedented #Obama #Osbournes #Cultural #Impact #Morning #Rundown

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  3. 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.

    https://youtu.be/49b4_OrMpvI

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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

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    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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  4. 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.

    https://youtu.be/Ng59i8nmVI4

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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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  5. Catch the December 11, 2024 episode of the @GestaltIT enterprise IT news #rundown! "Salt Typhoon Storms the Government"
    youtube.com/watch?v=XQK1S-SbaK

  6. Catch the December 4, 2024 episode of the @GestaltIT enterprise IT news #rundown! "Pat Gelsinger Retires from Intel"
    youtube.com/watch?v=fF3n2g1Xtx

  7. Watch the November 27, 2024 episode of our #enterpriseIT #TechNews #Rundown on YouTube! Announcements from Supercomputing 2024
    youtube.com/watch?v=NfJoqkBrVX

  8. Catch the November 27, 2024 episode of the @GestaltIT enterprise IT news #rundown! "Announcements from Supercomputing 2024"
    youtube.com/watch?v=NfJoqkBrVX

  9. Watch the November 20, 2024 episode of our #enterpriseIT #TechNews #Rundown on YouTube! US Antitrust Actions Challenge Tech Deals
    youtube.com/watch?v=-X7dbN26PS

  10. Catch the November 20, 2024 episode of the @GestaltIT enterprise IT news #rundown! "US Antitrust Actions Challenge Tech Deals"
    youtube.com/watch?v=-X7dbN26PS

  11. Watch the November 13, 2024 episode of our #enterpriseIT #TechNews #Rundown on YouTube! Is IT Security Too Stressful for the Money?
    youtube.com/watch?v=vqEk5vmKrM

  12. Catch the November 13, 2024 episode of the @GestaltIT enterprise IT news #rundown! "Is IT Security Too Stressful for the Money?"
    youtube.com/watch?v=vqEk5vmKrM

  13. Watch the November 6, 2024 episode of our #enterpriseIT #TechNews #Rundown on YouTube! What Another Trump Presidency Means for Enterprise Tech
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  14. #SymLink: Platform9's Private Cloud Director enhances private cloud management, targeting VMware customers with advanced features like Kubernetes management. @sfoskett #SFoskett #Platform9Sys #CFD21 #GestaltIT #Rundown
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  15. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth discusses VAST Data's AI Factory reveal at the Tech Field Day Showcase, detailing collaborations and innovations aimed at streamlining AI deployment at scale. @networkingnerd #AI #Cloud #HPAmplify #Kubernetes #Networking #Rundown #Security #TFDShowcase
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/vast

  16. #SymLink: Stephen Foskett reports on Broadcom’s radical restructuring of VMware towards a subscription-only model and a more efficient, developer-focused ecosystem, eliciting mixed responses from the industry. @GestaltIT @sfoskett #AI #AIFD4 #ClearwaterForest #DataCenter #Gemini #NFD34 #Rundown #UtilizingAI #VMware #XFD11
    gestaltit.com/rundown/stephen/

  17. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth covers Juniper Networks' announcement of its first AI-native networking platform through the integration of Mist AI with Juniper Apstra, offering a virtual network assistant and intent-based networking capabilities, in a roundup that also touches on other key industry developments. @networkingnerd #AI #CFD19 #FloppyDisk #Marvis #Networking #NVME #Rundown #Storage
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/juni

  18. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth reports on Gestalt IT that HPE is set to acquire Juniper Networks for $14 billion, a move that promises to expand HPE's networking capabilities and integrate AI software, generating buzz in the tech industry. @networkingnerd #AI #Data #FeRAM #GenAI #iPaaS #MFD10 #Rundown #Storage #WiFi7 #WiFiAlliance
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/hpe-

  19. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth investigates Intel's strategic efforts to expand into the AI market with their latest processors, amidst discussions on Samsung's CXL memory venture, Cisco's Isovalent acquisition, VMware partnership changes, and Mitchell Hashimoto leaving HashiCorp. @networkingnerd #AI #AIFD4 #AIPCs #CFD19 #CiscoLiveEMEA #CXL #EmeraldRapids #NFD34 #Rundown #VMware
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/inte

  20. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth reports that VMware, now under Broadcom, is simplifying its licensing model by transitioning to subscription-based services and discontinuing perpetual licenses, alongside discussing other tech industry updates such as AMD's MI300 GPU launch and security vulnerabilities. @networkingnerd #CarbonBlack #EUC #Linux #MI300 #Rundown
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/vmwa

  21. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth reports on AWS re:Invent's announcements, including Amazon's new AI hardware collaborations, advanced processor and AI chips, and key services for machine learning models and cloud security, reflecting significant technological progressions in AWS offerings. @networkingnerd #AWS #AWSreInvent #Bedrock #Capella #China #Data #GraceHopper #Graviton4 #NXP #Rundown #Security #Storage
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/anno

  22. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth's article discusses a recent data breach at Okta, traces it back to an employee's personal Google login, and also covers the launch of ZEDEDA's Edge Kubernetes Service, CloudFlare outage, Palo Alto's acquisition of Talon Cyber Security, and updates to security frameworks CVSS 4.0 and MITRE ATT&CK 14. @networkingnerd #Edge #Kubernetes #malware #Rundown #SASE #Security #XFD10
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/okta

  23. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth discusses President Joe Biden's comprehensive executive order addressing AI safety and governance, demanding transparency from tech companies and signaling a move towards enhanced AI governance in the US. @networkingnerd #AI #China #FlashStorage #Rundown #Snapdragon
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/exec

  24. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth's article discusses the unexpected departure of AMD CEO Lisa Su from the Cisco Board of Directors, sparking speculation about AMD moving more into the networking space and focusing on DPU technology. @networkingnerd #EFD2 #FlashArray #Rundown #SaaS #Security
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/amd-

  25. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth discusses a significant data leak from Microsoft's AI division, where 38 terabytes of data were accidentally leaked due to a misconfigured Azure Blob and includes updates on technology partnerships and innovations from Paessler, BackBox, Lenovo, Intel, and Cisco. @networkingnerd #AI #DataCenter #Edge #IntelInnovation #Networking #Rundown #Security #UCIe
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/micr

  26. Just Posted: Tom Hollingsworth's article sheds light on how the International Criminal Court, per Karim Khan's proposal, plans to extend international law to cybercriminals, alongside highlighting significant tech updates from companies like CoreWeave, Enfabrica, MGM Resorts, and Intel. @networkingnerd #AI #CyberSecurity #MLPerf #Rundown #SDC23 #Security #SFD26 #Thunderbolt5
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/cybe

  27. Just Posted: In his Gestalt IT article, Tom Hollingsworth discusses key announcements from VMware Explore, including new AI integrations with GenAI and updates to VMware NSX, while also covering industry issues like SUSE going private and India's tech import regulations. @networkingnerd #AI #AWS #CXL #Edge #GenerativeAI #India #Kubernetes #Networking #NSXplus #Private5G #Rundown #tanzu #Terraform #TFDx #VMwareExplore #VMwwareExplore2023
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/anno

  28. #SymLink: Stephen Foskett's article on Gestalt IT provides a comprehensive rundown of the Flash Memory Summit, focusing on advancements in storage technology, alongside various other tech industry updates including acquisitions, IPO plans, and security issues. @GestaltIT @sfoskett #China #Cloud #FlashMemorySummit #FMS2023 #Rundown #Security
    gestaltit.com/rundown/stephen/

  29. Just Posted: The article discusses the return of live tech events and the formation of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, focusing on standardizing Ethernet for specific performance requirements, with insights into upcoming events and timestamps for different topics covered in the podcast episode. @networkingnerd
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/ultr
    #AI #AIFD4 #AWS #CFD18 #DFD2 #EFD2 #FMS2023 #MFD10 #MWC23 #NFD33 #OCPSummit #Rundown #SC23 #SDC23 #SFD10 #SFD26 #TFDx #UEC #VASTDataPlatform #VMwareExplore

  30. Just Posted: The article discusses the return of live tech events and the formation of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, focusing on standardizing Ethernet for specific performance requirements, with insights into upcoming events and timestamps for different topics covered in the podcast episode. @networkingnerd
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/ultr
    #AI #AIFD4 #AWS #CFD18 #DFD2 #EFD2 #FMS2023 #MFD10 #MWC23 #NFD33 #OCPSummit #Rundown #SC23 #SDC23 #SFD10 #SFD26 #TFDx #UEC #VASTDataPlatform #VMwareExplore

  31. Just Posted: The article discusses the return of live tech events and the formation of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, focusing on standardizing Ethernet for specific performance requirements, with insights into upcoming events and timestamps for different topics covered in the podcast episode. @networkingnerd
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/ultr
    #AI #AIFD4 #AWS #CFD18 #DFD2 #EFD2 #FMS2023 #MFD10 #MWC23 #NFD33 #OCPSummit #Rundown #SC23 #SDC23 #SFD10 #SFD26 #TFDx #UEC #VASTDataPlatform #VMwareExplore

  32. Just Posted: The article discusses the return of live tech events and the formation of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, focusing on standardizing Ethernet for specific performance requirements, with insights into upcoming events and timestamps for different topics covered in the podcast episode. @networkingnerd
    gestaltit.com/rundown/tom/ultr
    #AI #AIFD4 #AWS #CFD18 #DFD2 #EFD2 #FMS2023 #MFD10 #MWC23 #NFD33 #OCPSummit #Rundown #SC23 #SDC23 #SFD10 #SFD26 #TFDx #UEC #VASTDataPlatform #VMwareExplore