Best Techstrong Group Podcasts (2024)

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Business Challenges, Robo Dentistry and Blockchain Solutions - Digital CxO - EP87 18:20

7h ago18:20

18:20

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss various business challenges, before discussing the latest dental surgery performed by a robot, and how blockchain can simplify luggage shipping. Links Referenced in Podcast: Digital Business Challenges: https://digitalcxo.com/article/legacy-challenges-hamper-it-evolution-composability/ Measuring Value: https://…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/22/24 50:28

3h ago50:28

50:28

Alan, Mike, Paul Nashawaty, practice leader for application development at The Futurum Group, and Lisa Martin, CMO advisor for The Futurum Group, debate the degree to which application developers might, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), no longer need to write code following some prognostications from the CEO of Amazon Web Service…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/22/24 48:46

4h ago48:46

48:46

Alan, Mike, Bonnie, Jon and special guests Chris Blask and Hope Lynch dive into the state of software supply chains before discussing a technology advance from McAfee that makes it possible to detect deep fakes. Then the gang turns its attention to a growing right to repair movement that is gaining traction in multiple state legislatures.…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/21/24 1:00:31

1d ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Alan, Mike, Amanda, Jon and Steven Dickens, a chief technology advisor for The Futurum Group, dive into the reasons why AMD is plunking down $4.9 billion to acquire ZT Systems. Then, the gang turns its attention to an Open Source Software Prevalence Initiative launched by the White House before discussing what’s driving a surge of layoffs in the te…

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The Power of Networking and AI with Will Marple - Techstrong Unplugged - EP19 16:30

1h ago16:30

16:30

Will Marple, a seasoned principal engineer at Black Airplane, discusses the pivotal role networking plays in launching and advancing a tech career. With more than 20 years of experience across hardware and software, Will shares his journey from IT work to full-time development and offers invaluable advice on how to leverage personal connections to …

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Techstrong Gang - 8/20/24 51:24

2h ago51:24

51:24

Alan, Mike, Bonnie and special guests Steven Dickens, a chief technology advisor for The Futurum Group, and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day business unit for The Futurum Group, dive into the state of the mainframe community following the latest SHARE conference event. Then, they discuss why Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) decided …

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Techstrong Gang - 8/19/24 55:56

2h ago55:56

55:56

Mike, Mitch, Jon and special guests John Willis, Tracy Ragan and Paul Nashawaty, principal analyst for application development for The Futurum Group, dive into the sorry state of the images and other types of content being generated by generative artificial intelligence tools such as Grok-2 from Elon Musk’s xAI. Then, they delve into AI regulations…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/16/24 53:20

7d ago53:20

53:20

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jon and special guest Lisa Martin, CMO advisor for The Futurum Group, discuss how cyberattacks are being used to target the Trump and Harris presidential campaigns. Then, they dive into what technologies will be needed to thwart Deep Fake attacks by tracking the provenance of content. Finally, the gang takes a look at the issues …

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Techstrong Gang - 8/15/24 52:28

2h ago52:28

52:28

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and special guests Mark Hinkle and Ryan Shrout, president of Signal65, an independent testing laboratory, dive into the impact artificial intelligence (AI) will have on smartphones following the launch of the Pixel 9 smartphone from Google. Then, they delve into suggestions that, after being declared a monopoly, it might b…

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Business Moves, AI Pros and Cons and GPU Optimization - Techstrong AI - EP28 15:06

2h ago15:06

15:06

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss recent business news, the pros and cons of AI use, AI at the edge and GPU optimization in today's podcast.By Techstrong Group

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Distributed Cloud - Digital CxO - EP86 16:30

10d ago16:30

16:30

Amanda Razani speaks with Ari Weil, cloud evangelist for Akamai, about the necessity for distributed cloud and the key issues for business leaders to consider.By Techstrong Group

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Techstrong Gang - 8/14/24 59:00

1h ago59:00

59:00

Mike, Mitch, Amanda and special guest David Nicholson, a chief technology advisor for The Futurum Group, discuss the extent to which sticker shock is slowing down the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise. Then, they discuss if data management in the AI era is becoming too challenging. Finally, the gang turns its att…

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Techstrong Gang - 08/13/24 47:18

3d ago47:18

47:18

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and special guest Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day business unit for The Futurum Group, dive into the state of digital business transformation at the dawn of the artificial intelligence era. Then, the gang turns its attention to cybersecurity advances that promise to make cloud computing more secure, as wel…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/12/24 43:41

4d ago43:41

43:41

Alan, Mike, Jon and special guests Tracy Ragan and John Willis dive into what it means to be an artificial intelligence (AI) developer before taking a look at a framework that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created to test AI models. Then, the gang discusses the implications of the acquisition of Launchable, a provide…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/9/24 1:01:13

4d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Mike, Mitch and special guests Chris Blask and Lisa Martin, CMO Advisor for The Futurum Group dive into latest claims being made by Microsoft, CrowdStrike and Delta Airlines in the wake of massive Windows outage before discussing the state of open source security. Then the gang turns its attention to the state of social media in the wake of a lawsu…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/8/24 46:23

8d ago46:23

46:23

In this special edition of Techstrong Gang, Mitch Ashley, Jon Swartz and Alan Shimel check in live from the Las Vegas scene of the Black Hat hacking conference. Mitch, Alan and Jon give you a bird's-eye view of what the themes and big stories are at this year’s Black Hat. If you didn’t make it out to the conference, this is a great way of staying i…

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Embracing AI and Career Growth with Sreedhar Gade - Techstrong Unplugged - EP18 14:29

5d ago14:29

14:29

Sreedhar Gade delves into his fascination with AI, discussing its potential to surpass human intelligence and the importance of implementing guardrails to ensure its ethical use. He also highlights the transformative impact of AI on various industries and emphasizes the need for continuous learning to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landsca…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/7/24 57:55

8d ago57:55

57:55

Mike, Mitch, Amanda and David Nicholson, a chief technology adviser for The Futurum Group, dive into some new Techstrong Research that surfaces the degree to which DevOps teams are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) (in a way Rush fans might uniquely appreciate). Then, they delve into how AI might soon reduce the level of technical debt that cu…

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AI Skeptics, Software Intelligence, Deepfakes and More - TechstrongAI - EP27 17:00

15d ago17:00

17:00

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss the pros and cons of AI implementation, tools and software before talking about deepfakes and more in this podcast. Links Referenced in Podcast: AI Skeptics: https://techstrong.ai/uncategorized/enterprises-are-pushing-ai-to-advance-it-index-report/ https://techstrong.ai/building-with-ai/u-s-business-leaders-bul…

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Data, Automation Tools, Innovation and AI Burnout - Digital CxO - EP85 21:45

8d ago21:45

21:45

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss tools for innovation, data management, transformation stories and AI burnout in this podcast. Links Referenced in Podcast: Automation: The Next Phase: https://digitalcxo.com/article/the-next-phase-of-automation-learning-from-the-past-and-looking-to-the-future/ Data Matters: https://digitalcxo.com/article/drivin…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/6/24 40:15

7d ago40:15

40:15

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jon and Bonnie delve into the state of cybersecurity at the start of the annual Black Hat conference this week. Then, the gang turns its attention to the future of the mainframe and the rise of quantum computing.By Techstrong Group

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Carving Your Own Path with Mala Gupta - Techstrong Unplugged - EP17 14:30

10d ago14:30

14:30

Mala Gupta, an accomplished Java Champion and developer advocate at JetBrains, shares her journey into programming, starting from her early fascination with coding in school to her current role helping developers understand and utilize new Java features. She also touches on her experience as an author, having written multiple books, and emphasizes …

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Techstrong Gang - 8/5/2024 41:33

8d ago41:33

41:33

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jon and special guests John Willis and Tracy Ragan take a look at just how open source many of the large language models (LLMs) that are being made available are. Then, the gang dives into the all the CrowdStrike lawsuits that are being filed before discussing the overall state of application security.…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/2/24 49:54

13d ago49:54

49:54

Alan, Mike, Mitch and special guests Lisa Martin, CMO Adviser for The Futurum Group, and Paul Nashawaty, principal analyst for application development at The Futurum Group, discuss the implications of the European Union AI Act before diving into the impact AI is having on sales and marketing. Then, the gang turns its attention to the rate at which …

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Techstrong Gang - 8/1/24 41:48

12d ago41:48

41:48

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and Jon dive into what’s driving a rising level of skepticism about investments in artificial intelligence (AI) before discussing the degree to which generative AI might be increasing burnout among employees. Then, the gang turns its attention to the technologies revolutionizing air travel in a way that promises to bring a…

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Mastering Problem Solving in Programming with Venkat Subramaniam - Techstrong Unplugged - EP 16 16:06

12d ago16:06

16:06

Venkat Subramaniam, a seasoned educator and software developer, talks about his unique approach to technology education. Venkat, who gave 12 sessions at GIDS 2024, shares his journey from learning algorithms without a computer to becoming a passionate advocate for problem-solving in programming.By Techstrong Group

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Techstrong Gang - 7/31/24 53:47

25d ago53:47

53:47

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Cory Johnson, chief market strategist for The Futurum Group, and Camberley Bates, a chief technology advisor for The Futurum Group, delve into the degree to which organizations might actually be willing to move off VMware following its acquisition by Broadcom. Then, the gang looks into how much traction F5 might actually be gaini…

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Protecting Privacy in the Digital Age with Charles Adaikkalam - Techstrong Unplugged EP 15 14:06

24d ago14:06

14:06

Charles Adaikkalam, director of product management at Zoho, shares his journey from a mechanical engineer to a coding expert and leader in the tech industry. He delves into the creation and development of Zoho Creator, a no-code platform designed to empower users to build applications without extensive coding knowledge. Then, he highlights the crit…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/30/24 46:28

14d ago46:28

46:28

Alan, Mike, Bonnie and special guests Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day business unit for The Futurum Group, and Steven Dickens, vice president and practice leader for hybrid cloud, infrastructure, and operations at the Futurum Group, debate the degree to which a cloud oligopoly exists before taking a look at the current state of IBM…

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New Exec Roles, Automation, Robots and More - Digital CxO - EP84 21:58

15d ago21:58

21:58

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss the possibility for new roles such as chief resiliency officers before talking about what's new in automation, robots and sales. Links Referenced in Podcast: Time for a Chief Resilience Officer: https://digitalcxo.com/article/why-the-crowdstrike-incident-proves-it-is-time-for-a-chief-resilience-officer/ https:/…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/29/24 46:30

19d ago46:30

46:30

Mike, Amanda, Bonnie and special guest John Willis discuss the impact generative artificial intelligence (AI) will have on IT professionals before diving into the degree to which organizations are actually prepared to embrace it. Then, the gang takes a look at the latest large language model (LLM) from Meta that, among other things, promises to be …

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Clari's AI Survey Results - Techstrong AI - EP26 17:34

22d ago17:34

17:34

Amanda Razani speaks with Julien Sauvage, GVP of marketing at Clari, about the outcome of a recent survey that shows many business leaders are losing out on a large portion of global revenue and plan to use AI to improve their situation.By Techstrong Group

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Techstrong Gang - 7/25/24 51:21

26d ago51:21

51:21

Mike, Mitch and Chris Blask examine the degree to which CrowdStrike will be able to recover from the Windows outage debacle. Then, the gang takes a look at the privacy implications of a Google decision to not eliminate cookies and a decision by Oracle to cough up $115 million to settle a digital privacy lawsuit.…

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Redefining Digital Accessibility with Scott Davis - Techstrong Unplugged - EP14 17:55

19d ago17:55

17:55

Scott Davis, an expert in digital accessibility and cutting-edge technologies, delves into the evolution of technology from typewriters to modern smartphones, the transformative potential of conversational UIs, and the importance of multi-sensory architecture in computing. He emphasizes the significance of accessibility in technology, highlighting …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/25/24 53:05

19d ago53:05

53:05

Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and special guests Mark Hinkle and Paul Nashawaty, practice lead for application development for The Futurum Group, dive into the implications of an artificial intelligence (AI) alliance between Salesforce and Workday. Then, they examine what can be done to make AI models run more energy efficiently. Finally, the gang turns its …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/24/24 50:32

20d ago50:32

50:32

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Amanda and special guest Cory Johnson, chief market strategist for The Futurum Group, discuss the future of Wiz, now that a potential acquisition of the provider of a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) is now apparently off the table. Then, the gang turns it attention to the traction that SAP is finally gaining …

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A Digital and Data Mindset - Digital CxO - EP 83 19:24

23d ago19:24

19:24

In this podcast Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard speak about having a digital mindset, EV charging, fleet management and the supply chain. Links Referenced in Podcast: Getting to the Digital Core: https://digitalcxo.com/article/businesses-must-build-digital-core-to-maximize-ai-operations-investment/ https://digitalcxo.com/video/leadership-insights-dig…

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Empowering Women in Tech with Rhythm Bhatia - Techstrong Unplugged - EP13 15:12

21d ago15:12

15:12

Rhythm Bhatia, CEO and founder of Cognizio, shares her inspiring journey from a small town in India to becoming a leader in educational technology and artificial intelligence. She also highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in technology, the need for ethical AI practices, and the value of community engagement.…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/23/24 37:16

30d ago37:16

37:16

Alan, Mike, Bonnie and special guest Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day business unit for The Futurum Group, examine a recent ruling that limits the scope of the case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against SolarWinds. Then, they discuss the degree to which Microsoft can hold the European Union (EU) accountable…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/22/24 58:48

22d ago58:48

58:48

Mike, Mitch, Jon and special guests Tracy Bannon, John Willis and Camberley Bates, a chief technology advisor for data infrastructure at The Futurum Group, dive into the root causes and downstream impact of a catastrophic Windows outage caused by a CrowdStrike update. Then, the gang turns its attention to closing the divide that exists between deve…

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AI Hype, Data Hoarding and the Impact of AI on Children - Techstrong AI - EP25 19:46

1M ago19:46

19:46

In today's episode, Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss where AI stands in the Gartner Hype Cycle, the problem with data hoarding, new AWS tools, data governance and how AI is affecting children. Links Referenced in Podcast: Gartner Hype Cycle: https://techstrong.ai/articles/where-ai-stands-on-the-gartner-hype-cycle/ https://techstrong.ai/aiops/a…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/19/24 47:42

1M ago47:42

47:42

Mike, Mitch, Jon and Cory Johnson, chief market strategist for The Futurum Group, dive into how the geopolitics of chip manufacturing is likely to impact IT organizations before examining the relationship between high interest rates and the pace of innovation. Then, the gang turns its attention to whether a four-year college degree is really needed…

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Navigating the Java Ecosystem and Beyond with Kito Mann - Techstrong Unplugged - EP12 14:31

26d ago14:31

14:31

Kito Mann, a seasoned software architect, consultant, and author, shares his journey through the world of software development, from his early days with Java and Delphi to his current role running a consulting firm specializing in web applications and backend services.By Techstrong Group

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Techstrong Gang - 7/18/24 59:08

30d ago59:08

59:08

Mike, Bonnie, Jon and special guests Mark Hinkle and Paul Nashawaty, principal analyst for The Futurum Group, dive into the current state of the artificial intelligence (AI) hype cycle. Then, they discuss whether the ability to build applications faster than ever using AI might turn out to be too much of a good thing. Next, the gang turns its atten…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/17/24 54:17

1M ago54:17

54:17

Mike, Mitch, Amanda and special guest Chris Blask, explore why Google might be buying Wiz, a provider of a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP). Then, they take a look at the root causes of a raft of breaches involving cloud platforms such as Snowflake. Finally, the gang turns its attention to how deepfakes enabled by artificial int…

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Data, Supply Chain Issues and Industry Transformations - Digital CxO - EP82 18:18

1M ago18:18

18:18

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss the importance of managing data, supply chain issues, various industry struggles and the impact of AI on music. Links Referenced in Podcast: Data Architecture Matters: https://digitalcxo.com/article/building-a-robust-data-architecture-for-future-growth/ https://digitalcxo.com/article/from-privacy-to-performance…

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AWS CISO Chris Betz at AWS re:Inforce 2024 - CISO Talk EP 45 19:35

1M ago19:35

19:35

Immediately following his AWS re:Inforce 2024 Keynote talk, AWS CISO Chris Betz joins Mitch Ashley on CISO Talk. Chris shares his comprehensive approach to security, including creating a culture of security, AWS chip security, secure programming languages like Rust, securing AI and the data AI uses, and more. Mitch considers Chris Betz an example o…

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Government Takedown of Ransomeware Rings - What CISO's Need to Know - CISO Talk EP 44 59:41

28d ago59:41

59:41

Recent collaborative actions by U.S. and international law enforcement against ransomware rings such as LockBit, BlackCat, and Ragnar Locker serve as a critical wake-up call for CISOs and security leaders. These operations highlight ransomware’s sophistication and pervasive nature, emphasizing the need for robust incident response measures that may…

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GenAI, a Scanniversary Celebration, Remote Work and More - Digital CxO - EP81 16:40

1M ago16:40

16:40

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss the impact of GenAI, the anniversary of the barcode, a current lawsuit that involves remote workers, and the ways in which technologies are impacting environmental awareness. Links Referenced in Podcast: Gen AI: https://digitalcxo.com/article/genai-helps-drive-digital-transformation/ https://digitalcxo.com/arti…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/16/24 57:20

1M ago57:20

57:20

Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and Guy Currier, CTO for Visual Impact, an arm of The Futurum Group, look into at the current state of observability before discussing why, all of sudden, more focus than ever on bringing compute to data is creating a need for enterprise architects. Then, the gang turns its attention to why there is so much greenwashing as of la…

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