Techstrong Gang
The Techstrong Gang brings together a collection of IT industry editors, analysts and pundits to put major IT news and trends in perspective. Intended to help IT leaders make more informed strategic and tactical decisions, topics discussed typically span everything from the impact AI is having on society to the latest DevOps tools an IT team might employ to optimize workflows. Come watch core Techstrong Gang members Alan Shimel, Mitch Ashley, Mike Vizard, Sharon Florentine, Amanda Razani and Bonnie Schneider engage experts such as John Willis, Mark Hinkle, Tracy Ragan, Tracy Bannon and Bob Reselman to surface crucial insights into the issues changing the way we perceive the role of IT.
Episodes
3 days ago
Techstrong Gang - 4/25/24
3 days ago
3 days ago
Alan, Mike and Bonnie dive into the latest developments in the open source software wars, before diving into the latest trends in climate technology. Then, the Techstrong Gang discusses the implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital images of people that can speak like them. Finally, Bob Reselman offers up his perspective on the future of DevOps in the age of AI.
5 days ago
Techstrong Gang - 4/23/24
5 days ago
5 days ago
Alan, Mike, Mitch and Amanda ponder the future of open source software security now that it’s become apparent cybercriminals are posing as legitimate contributors to sabotage projects. Then, they discuss how Cisco is using AI, eBPF and digital twins to improve application security. Finally, the gang turns its attention to AI once more, following the launch of the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) consortium.
6 days ago
Techstrong Gang - 4/22/24
6 days ago
6 days ago
In today's Earth Day-themed episode of the Techstrong Gang, Bonnie Schneider and Mike Vizard discuss the environmental challenges and sustainability initiatives. They kick off the conversation with a look at the history and global significance of Earth Day, focusing on this year's anti-plastic initiative. The dialogue then shifts to the role of renewable energy in data centers and cloud computing, emphasizing efforts to curb carbon emissions. Finally, they explore how AI and IoT are transforming energy efficiency across various industries, including cruise ships, and discuss potential shifts in consumer preferences and marketing strategies within these sectors.
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/18/24
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Alan, Mike, Bonnie and special guest Mark Hinkle debate the real state of DevOps in the enterprise, before diving into exactly how artificial intelligence (AI) is being applied to application development. Then, the discussion turns to what parts of the machine learning operations (MLOps) workflow should really be managed by a DevOps team.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/16/24
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Alan, Mike, Amanda and special guest John Willis dive into what’s real about bipartisan data privacy legislation that is being proposed in Washington. Then the gang moves onto whether organizations should be building their own large language models (LLMs) before discussing the impact artificial intelligence (AI) will have on how job positions are filled.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/15/24
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Alan, Mike, Mitch and special guest Tracy Ragan dive into the impact AI assistants will have on our ability to automate increasingly complex tasks by, for example, eliminating the need for scripts. Then, they dive into the legal battle between HashiCorp and an OpenTofu group that has created a fork of Terraform. Finally, the gang turns its attention to the DevSecOps challenges that organizations are encountering, as they move to comply with regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act enacted by the European Union.
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/11/24
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
On this episode of Techstrong Gang, Alan, Mitch and Bonnie Schneider are joined by Mark Hinkle. They discuss what havoc AI might create in the current election cycle. Then they ask: Are LLMs out of reach for most organizations? Are they too complicated? Too expensive? Lastly, the group announces they have renamed the Security Bloggers Network to the Security Creators Network. Techstrong gives the history and back story of the SBN and the Bloggers Meetup at RSA every year.References made in the Podcast:AI Havoc in elections:https://techstrong.ai/articles/welcome-to-the-generative-ai-election-era/LLMs: https://cloudnativenow.com/editorial-calendar/container-kubernetes-management/cast-ai-helps-cost-optimize-llms-running-on-kubernetes/ https://techstrong.ai/articles/google-touts-latest-ai-advances/Rebranding Security Bloggers Nework:https://securityboulevard.com/2024/04/techstrong-group-announces-rebranding-of-security-bloggers-network-to-security-creators-network/
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/09/24
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Alan, Mike, Mitch and guest Chris Blask dive into the DevSecOps implications of malicious code that was deliberately injected into open source xz software to create a backdoor before discussing the degree to which Microsoft has a unique set of cybersecurity issues in the wake of receiving a failing grade from the Federal government. Then the gang turns its attention to the role public-private partnerships should play in improving cybersecurity.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 04/08/24
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Alan, Mike, Bonnie and guest John Willis dive into how much of a potential threat superhuman artificial intelligence (AI) actually represents before musing about the impact millions of drones delivering good might have on society. Finally, the gang turns its attention once again to climate change as it becomes easier to count carbon emissions as they occur.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/04/24
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and guest, Futurum Group CEO Daniel Newman, dive into the challenges Intel faces as a national treasure. Then the gang turns its attention to the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on climate change before trying to determine whether large language models (LLMs) have already become commodities.