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Revolutionizing Data Infrastructure for AI with WEKA
Storage software running on modern hardware can deliver incredible performance and capability to support AI applications. This episode of Utilizing Tech wraps up our season with a discussion of WEKA’s data platform for AI with Alan McSeveney, Scott Shadley of Solidigm, and host Stephen Foskett. Modern hardware is capable of incredible performance, but bottlenecks remain. The limiting factor for AI processors is memory capacity: GPUs are hungry for data and must be refreshed from storage quickly enough to keep them running at scale. Storage can also be used to share data between GPUs across the data center and to cache working data to accelerate calculation. The secret to scalability, from storage to applications to AI, is distribution and parallel processing. Modern software runs at incredible scale, and all elements of the stack must match. Technologies like Kubernetes allow applications to use huge clusters of workers all contributing to scale and performance. WEKA runs this way, matching the GPU clusters and web applications we rely on today.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Alan McSeveney is the Field CTO of Media and Entertainment at WEKA. You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn and learn more about WEKA on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #WekaIO #AI #AIDataInfrastructure #Edge #Sponsored
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Revolutionizing Data Infrastructure for AI with WEKA
Storage software running on modern hardware can deliver incredible performance and capability to support AI applications. This episode of Utilizing Tech wraps up our season with a discussion of WEKA’s data platform for AI with Alan McSeveney, Scott Shadley of Solidigm, and host Stephen Foskett. Modern hardware is capable of incredible performance, but bottlenecks remain. The limiting factor for AI processors is memory capacity: GPUs are hungry for data and must be refreshed from storage quickly enough to keep them running at scale. Storage can also be used to share data between GPUs across the data center and to cache working data to accelerate calculation. The secret to scalability, from storage to applications to AI, is distribution and parallel processing. Modern software runs at incredible scale, and all elements of the stack must match. Technologies like Kubernetes allow applications to use huge clusters of workers all contributing to scale and performance. WEKA runs this way, matching the GPU clusters and web applications we rely on today.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Alan McSeveney is the Field CTO of Media and Entertainment at WEKA. You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn and learn more about WEKA on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #WekaIO #AI #AIDataInfrastructure #Edge #Sponsored
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Revolutionizing Data Infrastructure for AI with WEKA
Storage software running on modern hardware can deliver incredible performance and capability to support AI applications. This episode of Utilizing Tech wraps up our season with a discussion of WEKA’s data platform for AI with Alan McSeveney, Scott Shadley of Solidigm, and host Stephen Foskett. Modern hardware is capable of incredible performance, but bottlenecks remain. The limiting factor for AI processors is memory capacity: GPUs are hungry for data and must be refreshed from storage quickly enough to keep them running at scale. Storage can also be used to share data between GPUs across the data center and to cache working data to accelerate calculation. The secret to scalability, from storage to applications to AI, is distribution and parallel processing. Modern software runs at incredible scale, and all elements of the stack must match. Technologies like Kubernetes allow applications to use huge clusters of workers all contributing to scale and performance. WEKA runs this way, matching the GPU clusters and web applications we rely on today.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Alan McSeveney is the Field CTO of Media and Entertainment at WEKA. You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn and learn more about WEKA on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #WekaIO #AI #AIDataInfrastructure #Edge #Sponsored
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Revolutionizing Data Infrastructure for AI with WEKA
Storage software running on modern hardware can deliver incredible performance and capability to support AI applications. This episode of Utilizing Tech wraps up our season with a discussion of WEKA’s data platform for AI with Alan McSeveney, Scott Shadley of Solidigm, and host Stephen Foskett. Modern hardware is capable of incredible performance, but bottlenecks remain. The limiting factor for AI processors is memory capacity: GPUs are hungry for data and must be refreshed from storage quickly enough to keep them running at scale. Storage can also be used to share data between GPUs across the data center and to cache working data to accelerate calculation. The secret to scalability, from storage to applications to AI, is distribution and parallel processing. Modern software runs at incredible scale, and all elements of the stack must match. Technologies like Kubernetes allow applications to use huge clusters of workers all contributing to scale and performance. WEKA runs this way, matching the GPU clusters and web applications we rely on today.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Alan McSeveney is the Field CTO of Media and Entertainment at WEKA. You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn and learn more about WEKA on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #WekaIO #AI #AIDataInfrastructure #Edge #Sponsored
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Revolutionizing Data Infrastructure for AI with WEKA
Storage software running on modern hardware can deliver incredible performance and capability to support AI applications. This episode of Utilizing Tech wraps up our season with a discussion of WEKA’s data platform for AI with Alan McSeveney, Scott Shadley of Solidigm, and host Stephen Foskett. Modern hardware is capable of incredible performance, but bottlenecks remain. The limiting factor for AI processors is memory capacity: GPUs are hungry for data and must be refreshed from storage quickly enough to keep them running at scale. Storage can also be used to share data between GPUs across the data center and to cache working data to accelerate calculation. The secret to scalability, from storage to applications to AI, is distribution and parallel processing. Modern software runs at incredible scale, and all elements of the stack must match. Technologies like Kubernetes allow applications to use huge clusters of workers all contributing to scale and performance. WEKA runs this way, matching the GPU clusters and web applications we rely on today.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Alan McSeveney is the Field CTO of Media and Entertainment at WEKA. You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn and learn more about WEKA on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #WekaIO #AI #AIDataInfrastructure #Edge #Sponsored
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Cooling at the Edge with DUG
Modern AI servers generate a lot of heat, but the industry is ready with revolutionary technologies like immersion cooling. This episode of Utilizing Tech features Micah Jordan from DUG, discussing specialized server solutions with Jeniece Wnorowski of Solidigm and Stephen Foskett. Although it sounds exotic, companies like DUG have been using immersion cooling for decades. Once they proved the value of the technology in their own datacenter, DUG began delivering immersion cooled containers wherever they are needed, especially at the edge. This uniform and efficient cooling allows servers to work harder while also extending their lifespan and reducing the risk of component failure. DUG’s containerized AI racks are being deployed around the world closer to users, lowering the latency and enabling rapid response to demands. DUG is working with partners like Hypertec to build, certify, and support immersion cooling for end customers, achieving higher density and lower energy consumption.
https://youtu.be/5_M82uH4U9E?si=8PPe8QKVui3mNisQ
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Micah Jordan is an Account Executive at DUG. You can connect with Micah on LinkedIn and learn more about DUG on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Jeniece Wnorowski is the Datacenter Product Marketing Manager and Head of Influencer Marketing at Solidigm. You can connect with Jeniece on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #Solidigm #TeamDUG #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup #UtilizingTech #AI #EdgeComputing #Sponsored #UT08x10
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Cooling at the Edge with DUG
Modern AI servers generate a lot of heat, but the industry is ready with revolutionary technologies like immersion cooling. This episode of Utilizing Tech features Micah Jordan from DUG, discussing specialized server solutions with Jeniece Wnorowski of Solidigm and Stephen Foskett. Although it sounds exotic, companies like DUG have been using immersion cooling for decades. Once they proved the value of the technology in their own datacenter, DUG began delivering immersion cooled containers wherever they are needed, especially at the edge. This uniform and efficient cooling allows servers to work harder while also extending their lifespan and reducing the risk of component failure. DUG’s containerized AI racks are being deployed around the world closer to users, lowering the latency and enabling rapid response to demands. DUG is working with partners like Hypertec to build, certify, and support immersion cooling for end customers, achieving higher density and lower energy consumption.
https://youtu.be/5_M82uH4U9E?si=8PPe8QKVui3mNisQ
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Micah Jordan is an Account Executive at DUG. You can connect with Micah on LinkedIn and learn more about DUG on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Jeniece Wnorowski is the Datacenter Product Marketing Manager and Head of Influencer Marketing at Solidigm. You can connect with Jeniece on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #Solidigm #TeamDUG #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup #UtilizingTech #AI #EdgeComputing #Sponsored #UT08x10
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Cooling at the Edge with DUG
Modern AI servers generate a lot of heat, but the industry is ready with revolutionary technologies like immersion cooling. This episode of Utilizing Tech features Micah Jordan from DUG, discussing specialized server solutions with Jeniece Wnorowski of Solidigm and Stephen Foskett. Although it sounds exotic, companies like DUG have been using immersion cooling for decades. Once they proved the value of the technology in their own datacenter, DUG began delivering immersion cooled containers wherever they are needed, especially at the edge. This uniform and efficient cooling allows servers to work harder while also extending their lifespan and reducing the risk of component failure. DUG’s containerized AI racks are being deployed around the world closer to users, lowering the latency and enabling rapid response to demands. DUG is working with partners like Hypertec to build, certify, and support immersion cooling for end customers, achieving higher density and lower energy consumption.
https://youtu.be/5_M82uH4U9E?si=8PPe8QKVui3mNisQ
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Micah Jordan is an Account Executive at DUG. You can connect with Micah on LinkedIn and learn more about DUG on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Jeniece Wnorowski is the Datacenter Product Marketing Manager and Head of Influencer Marketing at Solidigm. You can connect with Jeniece on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #Solidigm #TeamDUG #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup #UtilizingTech #AI #EdgeComputing #Sponsored #UT08x10
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Cooling at the Edge with DUG
Modern AI servers generate a lot of heat, but the industry is ready with revolutionary technologies like immersion cooling. This episode of Utilizing Tech features Micah Jordan from DUG, discussing specialized server solutions with Jeniece Wnorowski of Solidigm and Stephen Foskett. Although it sounds exotic, companies like DUG have been using immersion cooling for decades. Once they proved the value of the technology in their own datacenter, DUG began delivering immersion cooled containers wherever they are needed, especially at the edge. This uniform and efficient cooling allows servers to work harder while also extending their lifespan and reducing the risk of component failure. DUG’s containerized AI racks are being deployed around the world closer to users, lowering the latency and enabling rapid response to demands. DUG is working with partners like Hypertec to build, certify, and support immersion cooling for end customers, achieving higher density and lower energy consumption.
https://youtu.be/5_M82uH4U9E?si=8PPe8QKVui3mNisQ
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Micah Jordan is an Account Executive at DUG. You can connect with Micah on LinkedIn and learn more about DUG on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Jeniece Wnorowski is the Datacenter Product Marketing Manager and Head of Influencer Marketing at Solidigm. You can connect with Jeniece on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #Solidigm #TeamDUG #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup #UtilizingTech #AI #EdgeComputing #Sponsored #UT08x10
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Cooling at the Edge with DUG
Modern AI servers generate a lot of heat, but the industry is ready with revolutionary technologies like immersion cooling. This episode of Utilizing Tech features Micah Jordan from DUG, discussing specialized server solutions with Jeniece Wnorowski of Solidigm and Stephen Foskett. Although it sounds exotic, companies like DUG have been using immersion cooling for decades. Once they proved the value of the technology in their own datacenter, DUG began delivering immersion cooled containers wherever they are needed, especially at the edge. This uniform and efficient cooling allows servers to work harder while also extending their lifespan and reducing the risk of component failure. DUG’s containerized AI racks are being deployed around the world closer to users, lowering the latency and enabling rapid response to demands. DUG is working with partners like Hypertec to build, certify, and support immersion cooling for end customers, achieving higher density and lower energy consumption.
https://youtu.be/5_M82uH4U9E?si=8PPe8QKVui3mNisQ
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Micah Jordan is an Account Executive at DUG. You can connect with Micah on LinkedIn and learn more about DUG on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Jeniece Wnorowski is the Datacenter Product Marketing Manager and Head of Influencer Marketing at Solidigm. You can connect with Jeniece on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#SFoskett #Solidigm #TeamDUG #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup #UtilizingTech #AI #EdgeComputing #Sponsored #UT08x10
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Accelerating and Protecting Storage for AI with GRAID Technology
Modern AI servers are loaded with GPUs, but spend too much time waiting for data. This episode of Utilizing Tech, focused on AI at the Edge with Solidigm, features Kelley Osburn of Graid Technology discussing the latest in data protection and acceleration with Scott Shadley and Stephen Foskett. As more businesses invest in GPUs to train and deploy AI models, they are discovering how difficult it is to keep these expensive compute clusters fed. GPUs are idled when data retrieval is too slow, and failures or errors could prove catastrophic. Graid not only protects data but also accelerates access, allowing users to achieve the full potential of their AI server investment.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Kelley Osburn is the Senior Director of OEM and Channel Business Development at Graid Technology. You can connect with Kelley on LinkedIn and learn more about Graid Technology on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank You for Listening to Utilizing Tech
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#GraidTechnology #SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #UtilizingTech #Sponsored
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Accelerating and Protecting Storage for AI with GRAID Technology
Modern AI servers are loaded with GPUs, but spend too much time waiting for data. This episode of Utilizing Tech, focused on AI at the Edge with Solidigm, features Kelley Osburn of Graid Technology discussing the latest in data protection and acceleration with Scott Shadley and Stephen Foskett. As more businesses invest in GPUs to train and deploy AI models, they are discovering how difficult it is to keep these expensive compute clusters fed. GPUs are idled when data retrieval is too slow, and failures or errors could prove catastrophic. Graid not only protects data but also accelerates access, allowing users to achieve the full potential of their AI server investment.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Kelley Osburn is the Senior Director of OEM and Channel Business Development at Graid Technology. You can connect with Kelley on LinkedIn and learn more about Graid Technology on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank You for Listening to Utilizing Tech
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#GraidTechnology #SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #UtilizingTech #Sponsored
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Accelerating and Protecting Storage for AI with GRAID Technology
Modern AI servers are loaded with GPUs, but spend too much time waiting for data. This episode of Utilizing Tech, focused on AI at the Edge with Solidigm, features Kelley Osburn of Graid Technology discussing the latest in data protection and acceleration with Scott Shadley and Stephen Foskett. As more businesses invest in GPUs to train and deploy AI models, they are discovering how difficult it is to keep these expensive compute clusters fed. GPUs are idled when data retrieval is too slow, and failures or errors could prove catastrophic. Graid not only protects data but also accelerates access, allowing users to achieve the full potential of their AI server investment.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Kelley Osburn is the Senior Director of OEM and Channel Business Development at Graid Technology. You can connect with Kelley on LinkedIn and learn more about Graid Technology on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank You for Listening to Utilizing Tech
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#GraidTechnology #SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #UtilizingTech #Sponsored
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Accelerating and Protecting Storage for AI with GRAID Technology
Modern AI servers are loaded with GPUs, but spend too much time waiting for data. This episode of Utilizing Tech, focused on AI at the Edge with Solidigm, features Kelley Osburn of Graid Technology discussing the latest in data protection and acceleration with Scott Shadley and Stephen Foskett. As more businesses invest in GPUs to train and deploy AI models, they are discovering how difficult it is to keep these expensive compute clusters fed. GPUs are idled when data retrieval is too slow, and failures or errors could prove catastrophic. Graid not only protects data but also accelerates access, allowing users to achieve the full potential of their AI server investment.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Kelley Osburn is the Senior Director of OEM and Channel Business Development at Graid Technology. You can connect with Kelley on LinkedIn and learn more about Graid Technology on their website.
Podcast Information
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series and President of the Tech Field Day business unit, part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow him on X/Twitter, on Mastodon, or on Bluesky. Learn more about Tech Field Day and information on upcoming events on their website.
Scott Shadley is the Leadership Narrative Director and Technology Evangelist at Solidigm and Director on the Board of Directors at SNIA. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn and learn more about Solidigm and their AI efforts on their dedicated AI landing page or watch their Field Day presentations from their appearances at Tech Field Day.
Thank You for Listening to Utilizing Tech
Thank you for listening to Utilizing Tech Season 8: Utilizing AI at the Edge Presented by Solidigm. If you enjoyed this discussion, please subscribe in your favorite podcast application and consider leaving us a rating and a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This podcast was brought to you by Solidigm and by Tech Field Day, part of The Futurum Group. For show notes and more episodes, head to our dedicated Utilizing Tech Website or find us on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and Mastodon at Utilizing Tech.
#GraidTechnology #SFoskett #SMShadley #Solidigm #TechFieldDay #UtilizingTech #Sponsored
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Accelerating and Protecting Storage for AI with GRAID Technology
Modern AI servers are loaded with GPUs, but spend too much time waiting for data. This episode of Utilizing Tech, focused on AI at the Edge with Solidigm, features Kelley Osburn of Graid Technology discussing the latest in data protection and acceleration with Scott Shadley and Stephen Foskett. As more businesses invest in GPUs to train and deploy AI models, they are discovering how difficult it is to keep these expensive compute clusters fed. GPUs are idled when data retrieval is too slow, and failures or errors could prove catastrophic. Graid not only protects data but also accelerates access, allowing users to achieve the full potential of their AI server investment.
Apple Podcasts || Spotify || More Audio Links || YouTube Channel
Guest:
Kelley Osburn is the Senior Director of OEM and Channel Business Development at Graid Technology. You can connect with Kelley on LinkedIn and learn more about Graid Technology on their website.
Podcast Information
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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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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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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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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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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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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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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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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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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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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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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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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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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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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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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.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
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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#SymLink: Southworks is pioneering a truly cloud-agnostic multi-cloud solution, enhancing interoperability across different cloud platforms. #SFoskett #SOUTHWORKS #ADFD2 #LinkedIn
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#SymLink: Southworks is pioneering a truly cloud-agnostic multi-cloud solution, enhancing interoperability across different cloud platforms. #SFoskett #SOUTHWORKS #ADFD2 #LinkedIn
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#SymLink: Southworks is pioneering a truly cloud-agnostic multi-cloud solution, enhancing interoperability across different cloud platforms. #SFoskett #SOUTHWORKS #ADFD2 #LinkedIn
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#SymLink: Southworks is pioneering a truly cloud-agnostic multi-cloud solution, enhancing interoperability across different cloud platforms. #SFoskett #SOUTHWORKS #ADFD2 #LinkedIn
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#SymLink: Southworks is pioneering a truly cloud-agnostic multi-cloud solution, enhancing interoperability across different cloud platforms. #SFoskett #SOUTHWORKS #ADFD2 #LinkedIn
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US Antitrust Actions Challenge Tech Deals | The Gestalt IT Rundown: November 20, 2024
The US Department of Justice is looking at two big IT companies, potentially making waves in the enterprise IT space. They are asking a federal judge to force Google to sell or spin off its Chrome browser, arguing that integration with Google’s other products, particularly Android, Search, and the Play store, is anti-competitive. At the same time, the DOJ is also looking at the proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Amazon Music | Audio | YouTube
2:09 – NIST Can Hear When Your Battery is Going to Catch Fire
Researchers at NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, have trained an AI to detect the sound of a Lithium battery that is about to catch fire. The characteristic sound of the safety valve releasing excess gas pressure is a precursor to an unstoppable fire erupting.
Read More: AI Can ‘Hear’ When a Lithium Battery Is About to Catch Fire
4:48 – StarTree Cloud Powers Real-Time Data
StarTree Cloud, built on Apache Pinot, now includes more real-time data warehouse features including pauseless ingestion, ML-driven query optimization, schema evolution for dynamic data, and role-based access control. StarTree’s massive-scale real-time data warehouse is finding big corporate customers, and these new features ought to attract even more.
Read More: Real-Time Analytics Summit 2025
9:44 – Itential Debuts Automation Service at Networking Field Day
Itential has launched its Automation Service to streamline and standardize network automation, allowing NetDevOps teams to securely create, share, and execute automations at scale. The service features a dynamic Automation Gateway that integrates tools like Python, Ansible, and OpenTofu, enabling developers to build automations while empowering teams to use them without coding expertise. With capabilities like role-based access control, Git synchronization, and reusable service frameworks, Itential aims to simplify automation management, reduce script proliferation, and foster agility across hybrid cloud infrastructures. Let’s kick it over to The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall for more.
Read More: NFD36: Itential Ups Network Automation Intentions with Automation Service Debut
Read More: Itential Presents at Networking Field Day 36
17:11 – SentinelOne reports on The State of Cloud Ransomware in 2024
SentinelOne has reported that cloud services are not immune to ransomware and are specifically targeted by ransomware groups. Poorly secured cloud accounts can allow attackers to use cloud-native encryption services to encrypt cloud data. Alternatively, cloud storage can be the destination for data exfiltration, copying stolen data from the victim network.
Read More: The State of Cloud Ransomware in 2024
21:38 – Cyber Defense Agencies reveal Most Exploited Vulnerabilities in 2023
Cybersecurity agencies from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand jointly released an advisory highlighting the most exploited vulnerabilities of 2023, emphasizing a rise in zero-day attacks targeting high-priority systems. The report incluudes recommendations for dealing with this new world, but it’s very hard to prepare for zero-day exploits.
Read More: 2023 Top Routinely Exploited VulnerabilitiesThe State of Cloud Ransomware in 2024
25:34 – Lightbend Launches Akka 3
Lightbend has rebranded as Akka with the launch of Akka 3, a platform for building elastic, agile, and resilient apps with a simple SDK and support for Serverless and Bring-Your-Own-Cloud environments. Akka introduces industry-firsts like cross-cloud app migration, multi-master replication for failover-free operations, and guarantees against app reliability issues. Already powering major enterprises, Akka 3 redefines app development by focusing on responsiveness and SLAs, independent of infrastructure.
29:40 – US Antitrust Actions Challenge Tech Deals
The US Department of Justice is looking at two big IT companies, potentially making waves in the enterprise IT space. They are asking a federal judge to force Google to sell or spin off its Chrome browser, arguing that integration with Google’s other products, particularly Android, Search, and the Play store, is anti-competitive. At the same time, the DOJ is also looking at the proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
DOJ will attempt to Break Up Google
The Department of Justice plans to ask a federal judge to require Google to sell its Chrome browser, arguing that its integration with Google’s other products sustains an illegal search monopoly and limits competition. Additional proposals include separating Android from Search and Google Play, enhancing advertiser control, limiting AI content use, and banning exclusive contracts central to the antitrust case.
Read More: US lawyers will reportedly try to force Google to sell Chrome and unbundle Android
Juniper Networks Sees Drops as DOJ Reviews HPE Deal
Juniper Networks shares fell 5% amid reports that the DOJ may soon decide whether to approve or block its $14 billion acquisition by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). While HPE expects the deal to close by early 2025, recent DOJ scrutiny and trader speculation have raised concerns about potential regulatory hurdles.
Read More: Juniper Networks falls amid reports on DOJ review of HPE deal (update)
38:44 – The Weeks Ahead
Mobility Field Day 12 – November 20 – 21
AI Field Day 6 – January 29 – 30
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.
#CyberSecurity #Ransomware #Rundown #Security #DemitasseNZ #GestaltIT #Google #HPE #JuniperNetworks #LightbendNIST #SFoskett #StartreeDataRonWestfallDX #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup
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What Another Trump Presidency Means for Enterprise Tech | The Gestalt IT Rundown: November 6, 2024
Another Trump presidency could bring significant implications for enterprise tech, particularly through a focus on deregulation, increased M&A, and expanded Big Tech investments. this also extends to advancements in military technology, Israel’s influence on cybersecurity, the impact of initiatives like StarLink and rural broadband on connectivity, nuclear energy, AI, the CHIPS Act, and the expanding space industry. Altogether, these insights suggest that a pro-deregulation agenda, aiming to remove ten regulations for each new one introduced, could profoundly shape the future of enterprise technology. This and more on the Gestalt IT Rundown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tjv_5INq3k&list=PL4esUX7mpOVbSGJ3IbnfaAfgdV-9CqgXQ&index=1
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1:54 – Log-in Bug Infects Okta
Okta recently disclosed a security vulnerability that allowed users to log in without a correct password under specific conditions, such as usernames over 52 characters, the presence of a stored cache key, no two-factor authentication, and Okta’s authentication agent being down or overloaded. Okta has since fixed the issue by updating its cryptographic algorithm and advises affected customers to review access logs from the past three months.
Read More: Okta Bug Allowed Log-Ins Without a Correct Password
4:14 – Nuclear Amazon Datacenters Denied over Safety Concerns
Back on Oct 2, Tom and I talked about nuclear power for AI datacenters. Amazon’s plans to power new U.S. datacenters with nuclear energy faced a setback after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected an agreement allowing it to draw additional power from the Susquehanna nuclear plant, citing potential impacts on grid reliability and consumer costs. Despite FERC Chairman Willie L. Phillips advocating for approval, FERC ruled that the proposal lacked sufficient support, raising concerns over preferential treatment and the potential effects of similar arrangements on the grid in future cases.
Read More: Amazon’s nuclear datacenter dreams stall as watchdog rejects power deal
Read More: Endangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center
7:56 – Microsoft Recalls Recall. Again.
Microsoft has once again delayed the release of its new AI Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs, pushing the preview for Windows Insiders to December. Recall, which was originally slated for an October release, has been plagued by concerns about its security and privacy implications. The delays stem from Microsoft’s efforts to address these concerns by making Recall an opt-in feature that can be fully uninstalled. Microsoft has been working to fix bugs in how the feature appears and is controlled in Windows 11. The company remains committed to delivering a secure and trusted experience with Recall.
Read More: Microsoft is delaying the recall feature for CoPilot Plus PCs again, all we know
10:58 – Cloudera Launches Private Link
Cloudera recently launched the Cloudera Private Link Network, a service designed to provide secure, internet-free connectivity across multi-cloud environments. This network allows data to travel securely between customer workloads and Cloudera’s Control Plane without traversing the public internet, addressing privacy and regulatory concerns for industries like finance, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. By using services like AWS PrivateLink and Azure Private Link, the Private Link Network enables consistent security across cloud providers, reducing the complexities of cross-cloud setups and lowering total costs by simplifying network management. This development marks Cloudera’s effort to support enterprises with strict data protection needs in leveraging multi-cloud environments efficiently. For more on this, let’s turn to our colleague Mitch Ashley.
Read More: Cloudera Launches Private Link for Secure Multi-Cloud Connectivity
14:50 – Google Cloud gets Multi-Factor Authentication
In response to rising cyber threats and high-profile data breaches, Google has announced that it will require all Google Cloud users to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) by 2025. Starting this month, users will receive reminders to implement MFA, with mandatory enforcement beginning in the new year. This policy shift, aimed at protecting against unauthorized access through stolen credentials, aligns Google with other cloud giants like AWS and Microsoft, which have also moved to enforce MFA. Google says this requirement addresses the heightened security risks in enterprise cloud environments, where sensitive data remains a prime target for cyberattacks.
Read More: Google Cloud to make multi-factor authentication mandatory in 2025
17:33 – Supermicro Faces Financial Woes as NVIDIA Seeks New Suppliers
Needham suspended its buy rating for Super Micro Computer (SMCI) after Ernst & Young resigned as auditor, citing governance issues and concerns about financial transparency amid an ongoing DOJ investigation and Hindenburg Research’s allegations of accounting manipulation. In response, NVIDIA is redirecting AI server orders to other suppliers to maintain supply chain stability, as Supermicro’s stock faces volatility and potential delisting risk.
Read More: Super Micro shares tumble following disturbing news
Read More: Nvidia steps in to restructure Supermicro orders, reshaping AI supply chain
22:07 – What Another Trump Presidency Means for Enterprise Tech
Another Trump presidency could bring significant implications for enterprise tech, particularly through a focus on deregulation, increased M&A, and expanded Big Tech investments. this also extends to advancements in military technology, Israel’s influence on cybersecurity, the impact of initiatives like StarLink and rural broadband on connectivity, nuclear energy, AI, the CHIPS Act, and the expanding space industry. Altogether, these insights suggest that a pro-deregulation agenda, aiming to remove ten regulations for each new one introduced, could profoundly shape the future of enterprise technology.
The Weeks Ahead
Networking Field Day 36 – November 6 – 7
AppDev Field Day 2 – November 12 – 13
Mobility Field Day 12 – November 20 – 21
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 #CHIPSAct #CyberSecurity #PrivateCloud #Rundown #AWSCloud #Cloudera #GestaltIT #Google #GoogleCloud #Microsoft #MitchellAshley #Nvidia #OktaDev #Poller #SFoskett #SupermicroSMCI #TechFieldDay #TheFuturumGroup
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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett reports on Cloud Field Day 21, highlighting key presentations from VMware, Platform9, and Qumulo on the evolution of cloud technologies. @sfoskett #SFoskett #VMware #Platform9Sys #Qumulo #CFD21 #TechstrongTV #Video
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett reports on Cloud Field Day 21, highlighting key presentations from VMware, Platform9, and Qumulo on the evolution of cloud technologies. @sfoskett #SFoskett #VMware #Platform9Sys #Qumulo #CFD21 #TechstrongTV #Video
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett reports on Cloud Field Day 21, highlighting key presentations from VMware, Platform9, and Qumulo on the evolution of cloud technologies. @sfoskett #SFoskett #VMware #Platform9Sys #Qumulo #CFD21 #TechstrongTV #Video
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett reports on Cloud Field Day 21, highlighting key presentations from VMware, Platform9, and Qumulo on the evolution of cloud technologies. @sfoskett #SFoskett #VMware #Platform9Sys #Qumulo #CFD21 #TechstrongTV #Video
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett reports on Cloud Field Day 21, highlighting key presentations from VMware, Platform9, and Qumulo on the evolution of cloud technologies. @sfoskett #SFoskett #VMware #Platform9Sys #Qumulo #CFD21 #TechstrongTV #Video
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Data Infrastructure Is A Lot More Than Storage
The rise of AI and the importance of data to modern businesses has driven us too recognize that data matters, not storage. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast focuses on AI data infrastructure and features Camberley Bates, Andy Banta, David Klee, and host Stephen Foskett, all of whom will be attending our AI Data Infrastructure Field Day this week. We’ve known for decades that storage solutions must provide the right access method for applications, not just performance, capacity, and reliability. Today’s enterprise storage solutions have specialized data services and interfaces to enable AI workloads, even as capacity has been driven beyond what we’ve seen in the past. Power and cooling is another critical element, since AI systems are optimized to make the most of expensive GPUs and accelerators. AI also requires extensive preparation and organization of data as well as traceability and records of metadata for compliance and reproducibility. Another question is interfaces, with modern storage turning to object stores or even vector database interfaces rather than traditional block and file. AI is driving a profound transformation of storage and data.
Infrastructure Beyond Storage
The rise of AI has fundamentally shifted the way we think about data infrastructure. Historically, storage was the primary focus, with businesses and IT professionals concerned about performance, capacity, and reliability. However, as AI becomes more integral to modern business operations, it’s clear that data infrastructure is about much more than just storage. The focus has shifted from simply storing data to managing, accessing, and utilizing it in ways that support AI workloads and other advanced applications.
One of the key realizations is that storage, in and of itself, is not the end goal. Data is what matters. Storage is merely a means to an end, a place to put data so that it can be accessed and used effectively. This shift in perspective has been driven by the increasing complexity of AI workloads, which require not just vast amounts of data but also the ability to access and process that data in real-time or near real-time. AI systems are highly dependent on the right data being available at the right time, and this has led to a rethinking of how data infrastructure is designed and implemented.
In the past, storage systems were often designed with a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you were running a database, a data warehouse, or a simple file system, the storage system was largely the same. But AI has changed that. AI workloads are highly specialized, and they require storage systems that are equally specialized. For example, AI systems often need to access large datasets quickly, which means that traditional storage systems that rely on spinning disks or even slower SSDs may not be sufficient. Instead, AI systems are increasingly turning to high-performance storage solutions that can deliver the necessary bandwidth and low latency.
Moreover, AI workloads often require specialized data services that go beyond simple storage. These include things like data replication, data reduction, and cybersecurity features. AI systems also need to be able to classify and organize data in ways that make it easy to access and use. This is where metadata management becomes critical. AI systems need to be able to track not just the data itself but also the context in which that data was created and used. This is especially important for compliance and reproducibility, as AI systems are often used in regulated industries where traceability is a legal requirement.
Another important aspect of AI data infrastructure is the interface between the storage system and the AI system. Traditional storage systems often relied on block or file-based interfaces, but AI systems are increasingly turning to object storage or even more specialized interfaces like vector databases. These new interfaces are better suited to the needs of AI workloads, which often involve large, unstructured datasets that need to be accessed in non-linear ways.
Power and cooling are also critical considerations in AI data infrastructure. AI systems are highly resource-intensive, particularly when it comes to GPUs and other accelerators. These systems generate a lot of heat and consume a lot of power, which means that the data infrastructure supporting them needs to be optimized for energy efficiency. This has led to a shift away from traditional spinning disks, which consume a lot of power, and towards more energy-efficient storage solutions like SSDs and even tape for long-term storage.
The rise of AI has also blurred the lines between storage and memory. With the advent of technologies like CXL (Compute Express Link), the distinction between memory and storage is becoming less clear. AI systems often need to access data so quickly that traditional storage solutions are not fast enough. In these cases, data is often stored in memory, which offers much faster access times. However, memory is also more expensive and less persistent than traditional storage, which means that data infrastructure needs to be able to balance these competing demands.
In addition to the technical challenges, AI data infrastructure also needs to address the growing need for traceability and compliance. As AI systems are increasingly used to make decisions that impact people’s lives, whether in healthcare, finance, or other industries, there is a growing need to be able to trace how those decisions were made. This requires not just storing the data that was used to train the AI system but also keeping detailed records of how that data was processed and used. This is where metadata management becomes critical, as it allows organizations to track the entire lifecycle of the data used in their AI systems.
In conclusion, AI is driving a profound transformation in the way we think about data infrastructure. Storage is no longer just about performance, capacity, and reliability. It’s about managing data in ways that support the unique needs of AI workloads. This includes everything from specialized data services and interfaces to energy-efficient storage solutions and advanced metadata management. As AI continues to evolve, so too will the data infrastructure that supports it, and organizations that can adapt to these changes will be well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities that AI presents.
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Learn more about AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1 on the Tech Field Day website. Watch the event live on LinkedIn or on Techstrong TV.
Podcast Information:
Stephen Foskett is the Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series, now part of The Futurum Group. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter.
Camberley Bates is the VP and Practice Lead at The Futurum Group. You can connect with Camberley on LinkedIn and her podcast Infrastructure Matters through The Futurum Group.
Andy Banta is a consultant at MagnitionIO and a storage expert promoting simplicity and economy. You can connect with Andy on X/Twitter or on LinkedIn. Learn more about Andy on his Substack.
David Klee is the Founder at Heraflux Technologies. You can connect with David on X/Twitter or on LinkedIn. Learn more about David on his personal website or about Heraflux Technologies on their website.
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast. If you enjoyed the discussion, please remember to subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast application so you don’t miss an episode and do give us a rating and a review. This podcast was brought to you by Tech Field Day, home of IT experts from across the enterprise, now part of The Futurum Group.
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett discusses how LLMs enhance business workflows by automating tasks and improving system integration to boost efficiency. @sfoskett #IntegrailAI #SFoskett #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #Appian
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett discusses how LLMs enhance business workflows by automating tasks and improving system integration to boost efficiency. @sfoskett #IntegrailAI #SFoskett #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #Appian
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett discusses how LLMs enhance business workflows by automating tasks and improving system integration to boost efficiency. @sfoskett #IntegrailAI #SFoskett #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #Appian
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett discusses how LLMs enhance business workflows by automating tasks and improving system integration to boost efficiency. @sfoskett #IntegrailAI #SFoskett #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #Appian
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#SymLink: Stephen Foskett discusses how LLMs enhance business workflows by automating tasks and improving system integration to boost efficiency. @sfoskett #IntegrailAI #SFoskett #AIFD5 #LinkedIn #Appian
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Qiskit and IBM’s New Quantum Innovations | The Gestalt IT Rundown: September 25, 2024
We’re happy to have Dr. Bob Sutor joining us this week on the Rundown, since he covers quantum and advanced computing for The Futurum Group. IBM made two important announcements in the quantum space this week. The first announcement was Qiskit, a quantum SDK that runs on Python for quantum computers. This promises to bring quantum compute to a more mainstream audience and converting the underlying code to Rust. This solution is much faster than competing solutions from Google, Amazon, and Quantinuuum. IBM is also putting together an app store for quantum applications and runtime functions, including from third-party developers. This matches the moves that we have seen in areas like cloud and AI, and serves to push IBM as the leader in quantum computing. This and more on The Rundown.
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1:57 – Qualcomm to Buy Intel?
Qualcomm is exploring a potential acquisition of Intel, a move that could strengthen both companies and enhance U.S. leadership in the chip industry, despite potential antitrust review. Intel, under CEO Pat Gelsinger, is pursuing strategic changes to boost its competitive edge, including expanding its manufacturing capabilities and investing in next-generation technologies. A successful deal would significantly broaden Qualcomm’s portfolio and position both companies for growth in the rapidly evolving AI and semiconductor markets.
Read More: Qualcomm Approached Intel About a Takeover in Recent Days
4:11 – Kioxia No Longer Planning IPO
Kioxia has postponed its planned IPO, which we discussed on the August 28 show, due to challenges in achieving its target valuation amid a broader market downturn. Despite recent improvements in memory chip prices, the company has been impacted by a slump in the chip market, which they had already previously delayed its IPO in 2020. Kioxia, with a 14% share in the flash memory market, remains focused on listing when market conditions improve.
Read More: Exclusive: Bain-backed chipmaker Kioxia scraps October IPO plan, sources say
6:42 – Announcements from Dreamforce
At its Dreamforce conference, Salesforce introduced Agentforce, a suite of AI-powered agents designed to streamline app development and improve customer experiences across industries. The platform’s low-code AI tools, new partnerships, and enhanced AI models aim to drive adoption of these autonomous agents, helping businesses automate tasks and unlock the full potential of their data. By integrating AI more deeply across its ecosystem, Salesforce seeks to differentiate its offering and support customers in modernizing operations and achieving higher ROI through scalable AI solutions. For more on this, let’s turn it over to The Futurum Group’s Keith Kirkpatrick who was at the event.
Read More: Dreamforce Announcements Focus on AI, Agentforce, and Cloud Enhancements
16:32 – Commvault Buys Clumio
Commvault just announced its acquisition of Clumio, an AWS data protection specialist we’ve previously discussed here on the Rundown. The acquisition enhances Commvault’s cyber resilience capabilities for cloud-native applications and allows the company to leverage Clumio’s innovations, including rapid access to Amazon S3 data during critical recovery operations, expanding its offerings for AWS-based businesses. Clumio’s expertise in protecting complex data sets will now reach a global scale through Commvault’s platform.
Read More: Commvault Accelerates Cyber Resilience Capabilities for AWS with Acquisition of Clumio
20:07 – CISA Wants to Say Ciao to Ivanti EOL Units
In a very telling move, CISA has made a statement telling customers to move off of Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance 4.6. The notice comes as yet another security update has been released and Ivanti is not porting it to versions prior to 5.0. The CISA has been very up front about exploits this year and Ivanti is no stranger to having issues with their underlying code quality.
Read More: Ivanti Releases Security Update for Cloud Services Appliance
22:47 – Veeam Acquires Alcion
Veeam announced today that they are acquiring Alcion. Alcion has focused on SaaS backups since being founded back in 2022. Veeam had led an investment round for Alcion in 2023 and Veeam had also acquired Kasten, which was the startup that had been founded previously by Alcion founders. In addition to the acquisition, Niraj Tolia will move into the vacant CTO role at Veeam to help guide the integration between all the products.
25:29 – Qiskit and IBM’s New Quantum Innovations
We’re happy to have Dr. Bob Sutor joining us this week on the Rundown, since he covers quantum and advanced computing for The Futurum Group. IBM made two important announcements in the quantum space this week. The first announcement was Qiskit, a quantum SDK that runs on Python for quantum computers. This promises to bring quantum compute to a more mainstream audience and converting the underlying code to Rust. This solution is much faster than competing solutions from Google, Amazon, and Quantinuuum. IBM is also putting togetther an app store for quantum applications and runtime functions, including from third-party developers. This matches the moves that we have seen in areas like cloud and AI, and serves to push IBM as the leader in quantum computing.
Read More: Quantum in Context: IBM Qiskit Boosts Software Development Speed
Read More: Microsoft unveils new quantum computing hybrid solution in Azure
34:27 – The Weeks Ahead
Networking Field Day Exclusive with Nokia – September 24
AI Data Infrastructure Field Day 1 – October 2 – 3
Commvault Shift – October 8 – 9
Security Field Day 12 – October 16 – 17
Cloud Field Day 21 – October 23 – 24
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#SymLink: The surge in AI PC demand, led by Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs, is reshaping the market with predictions of 40% global shipments by 2025 despite security concerns. @GestaltIT #SFoskett #WriterOfTech1 #ADFD1 #TechstrongAI
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#SymLink: The surge in AI PC demand, led by Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs, is reshaping the market with predictions of 40% global shipments by 2025 despite security concerns. @GestaltIT #SFoskett #WriterOfTech1 #ADFD1 #TechstrongAI
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