AndiMann<p>ICYMI: on the latest <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a> I join the Gang to go deep on <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Google" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Google</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/acquisition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>acquisition</span></a> of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/CNAP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CNAP</span></a> (<a href="https://masto.ai/tags/cloud" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cloud</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cybersecurity</span></a>) with <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Wiz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wiz</span></a>, esp. how it hits <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AWS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AWS</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Azure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Azure</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Cisco" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cisco</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Splunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Splunk</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Crowdstrike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Crowdstrike</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/PANW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PANW</span></a>, ++. Just don't call it <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DevSecOps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DevSecOps</span></a>!</p><p>Plus, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> is failing, even for religion!</p><p><a href="https://techstrong.tv/videos/videos/techstrong-gang-march-19-2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">techstrong.tv/videos/videos/te</span><span class="invisible">chstrong-gang-march-19-2025</span></a></p>
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AndiMann<p>ICYMI, on the latest <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a> I join the Gang to go deep on <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Google" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Google</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/acquisition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>acquisition</span></a> of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/CNAP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CNAP</span></a> (<a href="https://masto.ai/tags/cloud" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cloud</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cybersecurity</span></a>) with <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Wiz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wiz</span></a>, esp. how it hits <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AWS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AWS</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Azure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Azure</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Cisco" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cisco</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Splunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Splunk</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Crowdstrike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Crowdstrike</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/PANW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PANW</span></a>, ++. Just don't call it <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DevSecOps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DevSecOps</span></a>!</p><p>Plus, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> is failing, even for religion!</p><p><a href="https://techstrong.tv/videos/videos/techstrong-gang-march-19-2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">techstrong.tv/videos/videos/te</span><span class="invisible">chstrong-gang-march-19-2025</span></a></p>
AndiMann<p>ICYMI, on the latest <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a> I join the Gang to go deep on <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Google" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Google</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/acquisition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>acquisition</span></a> of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/CNAP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CNAP</span></a> (<a href="https://masto.ai/tags/cloud" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cloud</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cybersecurity</span></a>) with <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Wiz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wiz</span></a>, esp. how it hits <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AWS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AWS</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Azure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Azure</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Cisco" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cisco</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Splunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Splunk</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Crowdstrike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Crowdstrike</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/PANW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PANW</span></a>, ++. Just don't call it <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DevSecOps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DevSecOps</span></a>!</p><p>Plus, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> is failing, even for religion!</p><p><a href="https://techstrong.tv/videos/videos/techstrong-gang-march-19-2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">techstrong.tv/videos/videos/te</span><span class="invisible">chstrong-gang-march-19-2025</span></a></p>
AndiMann<p>Super new drop from <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a>! I join the Gang to go deep on <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Google" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Google</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/acquisition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>acquisition</span></a> of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/CNAP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CNAP</span></a> (<a href="https://masto.ai/tags/cloud" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cloud</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cybersecurity</span></a>) with <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Wiz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wiz</span></a>, esp. how it hits <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AWS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AWS</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Azure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Azure</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Cisco" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cisco</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Splunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Splunk</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Crowdstrike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Crowdstrike</span></a>, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/PANW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PANW</span></a>, ++. Just don't call it <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DevSecOps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DevSecOps</span></a>!</p><p>Plus, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> is failing, even for religion!</p><p><a href="https://techstrong.tv/videos/videos/techstrong-gang-march-19-2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">techstrong.tv/videos/videos/te</span><span class="invisible">chstrong-gang-march-19-2025</span></a></p>
Stephen Foskett<p><strong>NVIDIA Reveals Rubin AI and Blackwell Ultra || Tech Field Day News Rundown: March 19, 2025</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/49b4_OrMpvI" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/49b4_OrMpvI</a></p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gestalt-it-rundown/id1360117733" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/24CLrC9oku5cxgaifu6Bgn" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1360117733/gestalt-it-rundown" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/435b051d-e46d-41b1-ba9e-86be785b1517/gestalt-it-rundown" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Music</a> | <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gestalt-it-rundown" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4esUX7mpOVbSGJ3IbnfaAfgdV-9CqgXQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49b4_OrMpvI&t=149s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2:29</a> – Taara Spun Out from Google’s Parent Company Alphabet </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/alphabet-spins-off-laser-based-internet-backbone-provider-taara/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alphabet spins off laser-based Internet backbone provider Taara</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49b4_OrMpvI&t=401s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">6:41</a> – Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://gestaltit.com/all/jon-swartz/intel-names-lip-bu-tan-as-new-ceo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49b4_OrMpvI&t=758s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12:38</a> – DevOps Gets Empowered by Semaphore Going Open Source</p><p>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. </p><p>Read More: <a href="https://devops.com/semaphore-goes-open-source-a-new-dawn-for-devops-professionals/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Semaphore Goes Open Source: A New Dawn for DevOps Professionals</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49b4_OrMpvI&t=998s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16:38</a> – Microsoft’s New Quantum Chip Greeted with Major Skepticism </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://gestaltit.com/all/author-james/microsofts-new-quantum-chip-greeted-with-major-skepticism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Microsoft’s New Quantum Chip Greeted with Major Skepticism</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49b4_OrMpvI&t=1324s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">22:04</a> – Solo.io Launches Kagent for Agentic AI-Driven Cloud Ops </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://techstrong.ai/agentic-ai/solo-ios-kagent-brings-agentic-ai-to-cloud-native-operations/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solo.io’s Kagent Brings Agentic AI to Cloud-Native Operations</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49b4_OrMpvI&t=1537s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">25:37</a> – Amazon, Google, and Meta Nuclear Datacenters by 2050 </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://gestaltit.com/all/jon-swartz/amazon-google-meta-are-going-super-nuclear-by-2050/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon, Google, Meta Are Going Super Nuclear by 2050</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49b4_OrMpvI&t=1778s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">29:38</a> – NVIDIA Reveals Rubin AI and Blackwell Ultra </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/18/nvidia-announces-blackwell-ultra-and-vera-rubin-ai-chips-.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nvidia announces Blackwell Ultra and Rubin AI chips</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49b4_OrMpvI&t=2458s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">40:58</a> – The Weeks Ahead</p> <p><strong>Upcoming Tech Field Day Events</strong></p><p><a href="https://techfieldday.com/event/nfd37/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Networking Field Day 37</a> – March 19 – 20</p><p><a href="https://techfieldday.com/event/tfdxhpegen12/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Field Day Extra with HPE</a> – April 8</p><p><a href="https://techfieldday.com/event/aiifd2/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AI Infrastructure Field Day 2</a> – April 23 – 24</p><p><a href="https://techfieldday.com/event/mfd13/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mobility Field Day 13</a> – May 7 – 8</p><p><a href="https://techfieldday.com/event/xfd13/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Security Field Day 13</a> – May 29 – 30</p> <p><strong>Host Information</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfoskett/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stephen Foskett</a> is the President of the Tech Field Day Business Unit and Organizer of the <a href="https://www.techfieldday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Field Day</a> Event Series, now part of <a href="https://www.thefuturumgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Futurum Group</a>. Connect with Stephen<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfoskett/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> on LinkedIn</a> or on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/SFoskett" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X/Twitter</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastaircooke/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alastair Cooke</a> is a <a href="https://techfieldday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Field Day Event</a> Lead, now part of <a href="https://futurumgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Futurum Group</a>. You can <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastaircooke/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">connect with Alastair on LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/DemitasseNZ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on X/Twitter </a>and you can read more of his research notes and insights on <a href="https://futurumgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Futurum Group’s website</a>.</p> <p>Gestalt IT and <a href="https://www.techfieldday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Field Day</a> are now part of <a href="https://www.futurumgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Futurum Group</a>.</p><p><em>The Gestalt IT Rundown is your look at the IT news of the week. 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Stephen Foskett<p><strong>OpenAI Not For Sale as They Prepare Proprietary Chip | The Gestalt IT Rundown: February 12, 2025</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/Ng59i8nmVI4" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Ng59i8nmVI4</a></p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gestalt-it-rundown/id1360117733" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/24CLrC9oku5cxgaifu6Bgn" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1360117733/gestalt-it-rundown" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/435b051d-e46d-41b1-ba9e-86be785b1517/gestalt-it-rundown" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Music</a> | <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gestalt-it-rundown" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audio</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4esUX7mpOVbSGJ3IbnfaAfgdV-9CqgXQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=164s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2:44</a> – Turn/River Capital Acquires SolarWinds </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://www.crn.com/news/channel-news/2025/solarwinds-to-be-acquired-by-turnriver-capital-in-4-4-billion-all-cash-deal" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SolarWinds To Be Acquired By Turn/River Capital In $4.4B All-Cash Deal</a></p><p>Read More: <a href="https://techstrongitsm.com/features/turn-rivers-4-4-billion-acquisition-of-solarwinds-could-signal-more-it-related-deals/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Turn/River’s $4.4 Billion Acquisition of SolarWinds Could Signal More IT-Related Deals</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=321s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5:21</a> – WEKA Restructure to Focus on AI </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://blocksandfiles.com/2025/02/07/weka-fires-and-hires-as-it-evolves-for-the-genai-era/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WEKA restructures for the GenAI era</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=563s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">9:23</a> – Cisco One Silicon Shows Big at Cisco Live EMEA </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://techfieldday.com/appearance/cisco-presents-day-1-at-tech-field-day-extra-at-cisco-live-emea-2025/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live EMEA Day One</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=770s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12:50</a> – Hammerspace is Changing the AI Training Game </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://blocksandfiles.com/2025/02/07/hammerspace-file-vs-object-ai-training/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hammerspace challenges object storage norms for AI</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=1051s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17:31</a> – French President to Invest $112B in AI </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/macron-unveils-a-112b-ai-investment-package-as-frances-answer-to-stargate/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Macron unveils $112B AI investment package, France’s answer to US’ Stargate</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=1356s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">22:36</a> – Huawei Shows Revenue Growth Despite Ban </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/09/asia_tech_news_in_brief/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huawei revenue growing fast, suggesting China’s scoffing at sanctions</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=1609s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">26:49</a> – Sam Altman Says OpenAI is Not for Sale </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/10/musk-and-investors-offering-97point4-billion-for-control-of-openai-wsj.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for OpenAI — Altman declines</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=1986s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">33:06</a> – OpenAI to Take On NVIDIA with Proprietary Chip </p><p>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.</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/609421/openai-in-house-chip-development" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OpenAI is reportedly getting closer to launching its in-house chip</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng59i8nmVI4&t=2293s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">38:13</a> – The Weeks Ahead</p><p><a href="https://techfieldday.com/event/cfd22/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cloud Field Day 22</a> – February 19 – 20</p><p><a href="https://techfieldday.com/event/nfd37/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Networking Field Day 37</a> – March 19 – 20</p> <p>Gestalt IT and <a href="https://www.techfieldday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Field Day</a> are now part of <a href="https://www.futurumgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Futurum Group</a>.</p><p><em>The Gestalt IT Rundown is your look at the IT news of the week. 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Stephen Foskett<p><a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/SymLink" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SymLink</span></a>: Stephen Foskett reports on Cloud Field Day 21, highlighting key presentations from VMware, Platform9, and Qumulo on the evolution of cloud technologies. <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://techfieldday.net/@sfoskett" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>sfoskett</span></a></span> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/SFoskett" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SFoskett</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/VMware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VMware</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/Platform9Sys" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Platform9Sys</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/Qumulo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Qumulo</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/CFD21" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CFD21</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/Video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Video</span></a><br><a href="https://techstrong.tv/videos/techstrong-gang/techstrong-gang-october-29-2024" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">techstrong.tv/videos/techstron</span><span class="invisible">g-gang/techstrong-gang-october-29-2024</span></a></p>
Stephen Foskett<p><a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/SymLink" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SymLink</span></a>: The Techstrong Gang, including Stephen Foskett, explores the criticisms of agile principles and the role of RAG in improving LLMs. <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/Qlik" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Qlik</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/SFoskett" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SFoskett</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/QlikConnect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>QlikConnect</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/TFDx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TFDx</span></a> <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a><br><a href="https://techstrong.tv/videos/techstrong-gang/techstrong-gang-june-11-2024" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">techstrong.tv/videos/techstron</span><span class="invisible">g-gang/techstrong-gang-june-11-2024</span></a></p>
Stephen Foskett<p>I was on <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a> yesterday talking <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/Agile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Agile</span></a>, the role of the modern <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/CIO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CIO</span></a>, and lots about <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/RAG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RAG</span></a> and <a href="https://techfieldday.net/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a>! Check out the recording of this awesome conversation! </p><p><a href="https://techstrong.tv/videos/techstrong-gang/techstrong-gang-june-11-2024" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">techstrong.tv/videos/techstron</span><span class="invisible">g-gang/techstrong-gang-june-11-2024</span></a></p>
Eric D. Schabell<p>Was live on the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a> stream from <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/KubeConEU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KubeConEU</span></a> last Friday morning, chatting with Alan about all things <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/cloudnative" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cloudnative</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/observability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>observability</span></a> and <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/chronosphereio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chronosphereio</span></a>! <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/o11y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>o11y</span></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W69Dpn-C9HI&t=2370s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=W69Dpn-C9H</span><span class="invisible">I&t=2370s</span></a></p>
Eric D. Schabell<p>Lovely chat at <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a> this morning live from <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/KubeConEU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KubeConEU</span></a> talking <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/cloudnative" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cloudnative</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/observability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>observability</span></a> and <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/chronosphereio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chronosphereio</span></a>! <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/o11y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>o11y</span></a></p>
Eric D. Schabell<p>Catch rock star retired SRE <span class="h-card"><a href="https://hachyderm.io/@paigerduty" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>paigerduty</span></a></span> on <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/TechstrongTV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechstrongTV</span></a> for SRE Journey: Pushing Change to an Organization – The SRE Show EP 9, must listen and watch TV! <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/podcast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>podcast</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/observability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>observability</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/sre" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sre</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/o11y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>o11y</span></a> <a href="https://techstrong.tv/videos/the-sre-show/sre-journey-pushing-change-to-an-organization-the-sre-show-ep-9" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">techstrong.tv/videos/the-sre-s</span><span class="invisible">how/sre-journey-pushing-change-to-an-organization-the-sre-show-ep-9</span></a></p>
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