Best Techstrong Group Podcasts (2024)

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17. Network Engineering is a Dying Career Field 28:06

1h ago28:06

28:06

Event Page: https://techfieldday.com/event/nfd35/ Network Engineering isn’t the hottest profession on the block and people have expressed concerns that the profession is going to be subsumed into other disciplines in the near future. In this episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, Tom Hollingsworth joins Andy Lapteff and Remington Loose at the table…

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

2h 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

4h 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

9h 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

1h 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

4h 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

4h 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

1d 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

2d 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

5h 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

3h 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

3h 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

3h 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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16. Open Source Helps Small Businesses Modernize Applications 23:11

3h ago23:11

23:11

Event Page: https://techfieldday.com/event/adfd1/ Open-source platforms and managed services are a huge help when it comes to modernizing applications, especially for smaller businesses. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded at AppDev Field Day, includes Stephen Foskett and Paul Nashawaty discussing the challenges and solutions for s…

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From Code to Advocacy with Mary Grygleski - Techstrong Unplugged - EP11 16:56

11h ago16:56

16:56

Mary Grygleski, a veteran developer advocate and tech pioneer, shares her journey from her early days coding in Fortran and Unix to becoming a prominent advocate in the Java ecosystem and beyond. With more than 30 years of experience, Mary discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in tech, the evolution of software development, and her…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/16/24 57:20

2d 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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Preparing Data for AI Apps - Techstrong AI - EP24 10:23

7d ago10:23

10:23

In this podcast, Amanda Razani speaks with Krishna Subramanian, co-founder of Komprise, about the challenges business leaders are faced with when it comes to preparing data for use in AI apps and tools.By Techstrong Group

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Techstrong Gang - 7/15/24 1:01:44

4d ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Mike, Mitch, Jon and special guests Tracy Ragan and Paul Nashawaty, practice lead for application development at The Futurum Group, dive into the latest artificial intelligence (AI) advances being made by Amazon Web Services (AWS) before taking a look at the sorry state of application programming interface (API) management. Then, the gang turns its…

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Navigating Scope 3 Emissions with Optera's Tim Weiss 14:30

1h ago14:30

14:30

Join Bonnie Schneider for an insightful and timely conversation on Scope 3 emissions and corporate sustainability with Tim Weiss, CEO of Optera. Tim shares his expertise in navigating the complexities of Scope 3 emissions, highlighting successful case studies and data-driven approaches. Discover how Optera leverages technology to help companies red…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/12/24 51:35

7d ago51:35

51:35

Mike, Mitch, and special guests Chris Blask, Cory Johnson, chief market strategist for The Futurum Group, and Lisa Martin, CMO Advisor for The Futurum Group, dive into whether a generative artificial intelligence (AI) bubble is about to burst. Then, the gang turns its attention to the evolving role of the CISO before discussing the implications of …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/11/24 46:41

8d ago46:41

46:41

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and Jon delve into the implications of an apparent failure by the Cyber Safety Review Board to fully review the SolarWinds attack in 2021. Then, the gang dives into why more progress hasn’t been made in the realm of Industrial DevOps before highlighting the need for increased circularity to achieve sustainability goals.…

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Empowering Innovation and Transformation with Parul Ghosh - Techstrong Unplugged - EP10 17:56

5d ago17:56

17:56

Parul Ghosh, head of engineering enablement at Wells Fargo, shares her journey from biotechnology to technology, her passion for innovation, and the critical role of engineering enablement in enhancing developer experiences and accelerating cloud migration. Discover how Parul’s team creates streamlined workflows to eliminate boilerplate tasks, and …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/10/24 1:00:06

9d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Amanda and special guest Guy Currier, CTO for Visible Impact, an arm of The Futurum Group, discuss whether it is nobler to build artificial intelligence (AI) models or simply invoke models that already exist. Then, they move on to the underappreciated need for faster networks in the age of AI. Next, the gang turns its attention t…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/9/24 45:25

10d ago45:25

45:25

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and special guest Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day business unit for The Futurum Group, discuss the state of disaster recovery at the start of the hurricane season. Then, the gang turns its attention to whether machine learning operations (MLOps) is a distinct IT discipline before celebrating the 50th anniv…

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Deploying AI - Techstrong AI - EP23 18:11

4d ago18:11

18:11

In today's podcast, Amanda Razani speaks with Krishna Mohan, deputy head of the TCS AI cloud business unit, about the results of a recent AI survey conducted by Tata Consultancy Services, and the impact artificial intelligence is having on the enterprise.By Techstrong Group

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15. On-Premises Networks Need to Work Like Cloud Networks 30:57

4d ago30:57

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On-premises networks are still very common for specialize applications and need to adopt cloud network operational models. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by experts Ron Westfall, Chris Grundemann, and Jeremy Schulman as they discuss how to better implement these preferred methods. They also debate how each model has different requirem…

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Revolutionizing Cloud Sustainability with MemVerge's Jon Jiang 9:50

5d ago9:50

9:50

Bonnie Schneider and Jon Jiang, COO of MemVerge, discuss innovative strategies to reduce the carbon footprint in cloud computing and promote sustainable tech practices.By Techstrong Group

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Empowering Workplace Climate Action with Sophie Lambin 11:44

5d ago11:44

11:44

Hurd presents workers an opportunity to anonymously rate their company’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis, share success stories from their workplace, and use the platform’s e-learning resources to help them do more in their job.By Techstrong Group

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Techstrong Gang - 7/8/24 46:19

11d ago46:19

46:19

Alan, Mike, Jon and special guest Cory Johnson, chief market strategist for The Futurum Group, delve into the degree that small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) before diving into the state of Tesla prior to a forthcoming launch of a robotaxi service. Then the gang turns its attention to the sorry state o…

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Sustainability in Supply Chains: Insights from Osa Commerce's Padhu Raman 13:14

5d ago13:14

13:14

Techstrong TV's Bonnie Schneider speaks with Padhu Raman, co-founder and CEO of Osa Commerce. Learn the three key strategies to achieve greater sustainability in supply chains. Discover how technology and innovative practices are shaping the future of environmentally responsible logistics, transportation and inventory management.…

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Solar Power Fabric with Pvilion's Colin Touhey 11:21

5d ago11:21

11:21

Pvilion's products range from stand-alone solar canopies, solar military tents, grid-tied long span structures, solar powered charging stations to solar powered curtains, building facades, backpacks and clothing. What they do is simple in theory – they integrate solar cells with fabric and build fabric products that generate electricity. Effectivel…

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Tech-Driven Resilience - Annette Rubin, Vero Building Systems 8:55

5d ago8:55

8:55

Join Techstrong TV’s Bonnie Schneider for a discussion with Annette Rubin, CEO and co-founder of Vero Building Systems, to explore SCIP (Structural Concrete Insulated Panels) technology's role in creating resilient, sustainable homes that can withstand natural disasters and support a more climate-resilient future.…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/3/24 56:06

16d ago56:06

56:06

Alan, Mike, Mitch and special guests Daniel Newman, The Futurum Group CEO, and Paul Nashawaty, practice lead for application development at The Futurum Group, dive into the technological chaos that will reign in the wake of a Supreme Court decision to limit the power of Federal agencies. Then, they dive into what inalienable rights content creators…

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Mastering Java and AI with Daniel Hinojosa - Techstrong Unplugged - EP9 20:58

11d ago20:58

20:58

Daniel Hinojosa, a self-employed developer and educator with 25 years of experience, discusses his journey from focusing on Java to incorporating other technologies like Scala and Kafka. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, effective teaching techniques, and the application of the Pomodoro technique for productivity. Daniel also exp…

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News from the AI World - Techstrong AI - EP22 17:05

11d ago17:05

17:05

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss a study on AI vendors, OpenAI news, and various AI tools and services in this week's podcast. Links Referenced in Podcast: Futurum: https://techstrong.ai/articles/buyers-of-ai-tools-are-looking-for-satisfaction/ OpenAI: https://techstrong.ai/generative-ai/openai-snaps-up-rockset/ https://techstrong.ai/uncategor…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/2/24 53:52

17d ago53:52

53:52

Alan, Mike, Jon and special guests Tracy Bannon and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day business unit of The Futurum Group, discuss how an IT project involving the British Post Office could have gone so wrong. Then, they shine a spotlight on the lack of cyber resiliency in the wake of a cyberattack that is preventing auto dealers from …

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14. Everything is the Cloud and The Cloud is Everything 25:57

11d ago25:57

25:57

The cloud operating model is everywhere these days, and just about everything is now called cloud. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded live at Cloud Field Day 20, includes Stephen Foskett, Jeffrey Powers, Alastair Cooke, and Steve Puluka discussing the true meaning of the term cloud computing. Cloud has evolved from its initial def…

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Balancing Teaching and Technology with Ken Kousen - Techstrong Unplugged - EP8 17:14

12d ago17:14

17:14

Ken Kousen, a seasoned software developer, educator, and author of six books, shares insights from his nearly 20 years of experience in technical training and his role as a professor at Trinity College. He discusses his approach to education, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience, test-driven development, and engaging with open-source p…

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Bridging Knowledge and Practice with Tom Wheeler - Techstrong Unplugged - EP7 15:51

12d ago15:51

15:51

Tom Wheeler, principal curriculum developer at Temporal Technologies, shares his journey of balancing a career in software engineering with a passion for education. He discusses his role in creating educational materials, training, and documentation to help developers make their software more reliable. Tom also highlights the value of hands-on work…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/1/24 50:25

18d ago50:25

50:25

Mike, Mitch, Jon and special guest Tracy Ragan evaluate the economics of information in the age of artificial intelligence. Then, they dive into a Futurum Research report that finds nearly half of organizations expect to be moving to new platforms as AI is operationalized. Finally, the gang takes a look at how observability is evolving in the age o…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/28/24 48:45

18d ago48:45

48:45

Alan, Mike, Mitch and special guests Camberley Bates, a chief technology advisor, and Cory Johnson, chief market strategist for The Futurum Group, dive into how an Oracle move to embed large language models (LLMs) into its databases will change the way artificial intelligence (AI) applications are built. Then, the gang takes a look into how AI is i…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/27/24 43:29

18d ago43:29

43:29

In today's Techstrong Gang, Techstrong CEO Alan Shimel is joined by fellow gang members Mitch Ashley, Jon Swartz, Lisa Martin and Bonnie Schneider. The gang discusses the recent actions by the EU against Microsoft around bundling Teams as part of Office 365. Next up, the gang looks at the recent renaming of VMware Vshpere to Cloud Foundation and ot…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/26/24 48:10

12d ago48:10

48:10

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Amanda and special guest Steve Driscoll, a chief technology advisor for cloud infrastructure at The Futurum Group, dive into how the management of IT infrastructure will need to evolve in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Then, they discuss the degree to which IT organizations are ready to operationalize AI. Finally, the g…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/25/24 52:06

12d ago52:06

52:06

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie, Jon and special guest Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day business unit for The Futurum Group, discuss the arrival of the cloud-native application era. Then, they dive into why Open AI is acquiring Rockset to improve the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) applications that make use of large language mod…

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The Far Reaching Impact of AI - Techstrong AI - EP21 20:19

12d ago20:19

20:19

Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard discuss the impact of AI in elections, voiceovers, restaurants and coding, along with HPE news about launching a new managed AI Infrastructure service. Links Referenced in Podcast: AI Election Fears: https://techstrong.ai/articles/ais-influence-on-elections-mixed-so-far/ AI Voiceovers: https://techstrong.ai/articles/ai…

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Digital Transformation and Next Gen Survey Results - Digital CxO - EP80 16:20

12d ago16:20

16:20

Amanda Razani speaks with German Soto Sanchez, chief strategy officer at Broadridge, about the results of the company's recent digital transformation and next gen study, along with key takeaways and tips for business leaders. Links Referenced in Podcast: https://www.broadridge.com/2024-digital-transformation-study…

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Digital Transformation and Next Gen Survey Results - Digital CxO - EP80 16:20

20d ago16:20

16:20

Amanda Razani speaks with German Soto Sanchez, chief strategy officer at Broadridge, about the results of the company's recent digital transformation and next gen study, along with key takeaways and tips for business leaders. Links Referenced in Podcast: https://www.broadridge.com/2024-digital-transformation-study…

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