AI Infrastructure Choices, Campbell’s Pushback, and Cyber Monday’s New Reality
On the Tuesday, December 2 edition of Techstrong Gang, Stephen Foskett and Jeff Reich considered the proper infrastructure for deploying AI applications, the implications of a cybersecurity executive finally making the news, and the relevance of Cyber Monday in 2025. The first segment focused on Mirantis, which presented a cloud in a box for AI applications at AI Infrastructure Field Day. Stephen and Jeff discussed the question of where to run applications, how to encourage business use, and the proper place for hardware and software. Mirantis’ presentation at AI Infrastructure Field Day 3 gave us lots to discuss on this topic.
The Rise of DDoS Attacks and Nokia’s $4B AI Networking Bet | TSG Ep. 974
The November 25 episode of Techstrong Gang focuses on massive DDoS attacks, the emergence os Tennessee as an AI datacenter hub, and Nokia’s rise as a provider of AI infrastructure leader with a $4 billion investment announced. Stephen Foskett discussed Nokia’s recent appearance at Networking Field Day 39, where the company made the case that it deserves a seat at the table in AI networking, as well as new management and investments. Learn more about Nokia’s AI infrastructure at AI Infrastructure Field Day 4 in January.
Wharton’s AI Report, Tech Field Day Vibes & Data Centers in Space
Stephen Foskett joined Techstrong Gang to discuss the key takeaways from AI Field Day 7 on Tuesday, November 4. He discusses the interest in special-purpose AI applications, as presented by Articul8, Digitate, and Fortinet, the desire by business leaders to partner with full-service firms like HPE or Nutanix for their AI needs, and the rise of shadow AI and distributed data, as presented by HYCU. Watch Techstrong Gang every weekday for more from The Futurum Group and friends!
AI Demand, Rising Memory Prices & NBA Betting Scandals
In this episode of Techstrong Gang, the panel discusses the looming chip crisis and the recent bust of a high-tech gambling ring, but the heart of the conversation focuses on key takeaways from Cloud Field Day 24. This discussion centered on smart use of cloud services, both on-premises and in the hands of service providers, and the needs of each application for security, privacy, and cost. Oxide Computer Company and Pure Storage were both mentioned in this segment, with HPE and Fortinet earning mention in the area of AI applications. Watch Techstrong Gang every weekday on the various Techstrong channels.
Enhancing Security in the Age of AI and Agents
The Techstrong Gang explores the increasing complexities of enterprise security in an era dominated by advanced artificial intelligence and automated agents. They discuss the need for evolving security strategies to safeguard data and infrastructure against sophisticated threats enabled by these technologies. During the conversation, Stephen Foskett compares the approach of NetApp as seen at the recent INSIGHT event, for data protection. The topics presented at Security Field Day are also covered, including SquareX, as well as the recent Microsoft Security event.
Understanding the Impact of the AWS Outage & Cloud Infrastructure Challenges
The Techstrong Gang discusses the AWS outage, NetApp’s AI data management strategy, and Talos Linux. Following NetApp Insight, Stephen Foskett discusses NetApp’s new AI-native platform and data engine, which impressed for securely managing unstructured data. Watch Techstrong Gang every weekday for more Tech Field Day coverage!