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
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Techstrong Gang - 5/6/24
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4 days ago
Mike, Mitch and special guest Tracy Bannon dive into how AI is about to transform DevOps workflows before discussing the revival of internal developer portals (IDPs). Then the gang turns its attention to the obsession some organizations are having with “golden templates” that might not go over so well with application developers that prize flexibility.
Thursday May 02, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 5/2/24
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Alan, Mike, Bonnie and special guests Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, and Chris Blask discuss Oracle’s move to Nashville from Austin. Then, the gang dives into how Docker Hub became a vehicle for distributing malicious content before trying to make sense of the Federal government’s efforts to improve cybersecurity.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/30/24
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Alan Shimel, Amanda Razani and John Willis discuss the rollout of small language models by Microsoft and Apple, as well as the benefits of smaller models to the enterprise, before contemplating the impact AI is having on networking. Additionally, they talk about OpenTelemetry and whether or not it has become a de facto DevOps standard.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/29/24
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Alan, Mike, Mitch and special guest Tracy Ragan debate the degree to which artificial intelligence (AI) might one day improve application security. Then they dive into what motivated NVIDIA to buy a company that makes it possible to use graphical processor units (GPUs) more efficiently. Additionally, the gang turns its attention to the need for everyone to go to “prompt camp” to learn how to use generative AI.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/25/24
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
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.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/23/24
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
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.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Techstrong Gang - 4/22/24
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
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.