Your Security Strategy Needs Graphs
Modern security needs more than checklists. Instead of working down a process you need to start thinking like the attackers trying to get into your systems. In this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast, Jay Cuthrell and Girard Kavelines join Tom Hollingsworth to discuss how Microsoft Sentinel helps bring this new security strategy to your environment.
They discuss the advances that have been made in data lake technology, including the increased retention time offered by Microsoft. They also talk about the way that graphs help train new security analysts to understand the way that attackers think. They discuss how you can adapt your plans in the new year to take advantage of new offerings and the questions you should be asking to make sure you’re not missing out.
Generative AI Coding Tools Make Enterprise Applications Worse
AI is writing a large proportion of modern software and Generative AI coding tools make enterprise applications worse. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast looks at AI generated applications with Calvin Hendryx-Parker, Jim Czuprynski, Jay Cuthrell, and Alastair Cooke. Satya Nadella says that up to 30% of the code Microsoft writes is AI generated, AWS is at about 25% AI generated code. We ponder whether there is a link between this AI generated code and the quality of the Windows 11 codebase, possibly even the recent AWS outage? Calvin has hands-on experience with a range of AI coding tools, finding he uses different AI tools for specialist tasks in his development projects. The easy task for AI coding is translating existing applications from one platform version to another, or rewriting existing application code in new languages. Both these tasks are onerous for human developers and ideal for an AI assistant. The unanswered question is whether generative AI tools can handle creating new functionality in enterprise applications, can AI fulfill the role of the senior developer or software architect?
The ResOps Era Begins
The ResOps Era marks a transformative shift in operational IT methodologies, fostering a refined focus on efficient resource management and seamless operational workflows. This new framework aims to fine-tune IT operations and resources within enterprises for greater agility and effectiveness. For more coverage of Commvault SHIFT 2025, follow Jay Cuthrell and the rest of the Tech Field Day delegates on LinkedIn!
Agentic AI Spells the End of Dial Twiddlers
If you haven’t already, start working with Generative AI now and make sure to control your ongoing costs. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Russ Fellows, Mitch Lewis, and Brian Martin, all from Signal65, and is hosted by Alastair Cooke. Generative AI is delivering value to businesses of all sizes, but significant evolution in models and technologies remains before maturity is achieved. Experimentation is essential to understand the value of new technologies, starting with cloud resources or small-scale on-premises servers. Business value is derived from the inference stage, where AI tools generate actionable information for users. Generative AI is like a knowledgeable and well-intentioned intern; someone more senior must ensure AI is given good instructions and check their work. In production, grounding and guard rails are vital to keep your AI an asset, not a liability.
AI Infrastructure Gets ‘Googleier’
Google Cloud’s AI Hypercomputer platform simplifies the AI lifecycle with integrated hardware, software, and networking. It offers scalable solutions for large-scale AI workloads, powered by GKE and custom silicon like Trillium TPU. Read more in this Techstrong AI article by Jay Cuthrell.
Reflections on Qlik Connect 2025
Qlik Connect 2025 showcased an impressive array of advancements in data integration technology and business intelligence solutions, reinforcing Qlik’s position at the forefront of the BI industry. The event brought together industry leaders and experts to share insights, drive discussions, and highlight future trends that are poised to shape data-driven decision-making processes. For more detailed coverage of Qlik Connect 2025, watch for more coverage from Jay Cuthrell.