Techstrong Gang
Techstrong Gang is your go-to weekday show on Techstrong TV and your favorite podcast platform, bringing together a rotating lineup of top thought leaders and technologists to break down the biggest stories and trends shaping the tech world. Hosted by industry veterans Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Mitchell Ashley, Jon Swartz, Lisa Martin, Tracy Ragan, Sulagna Saha, Anne Ahola Ward, Bonnie Schneider, and more, the show dives deep into everything from DevOps and cybersecurity to AI and cloud innovation. Tune in Monday through Friday for insightful discussions, expert analysis, and lively debates on the issues that matter most to today’s tech professionals.
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Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Fred Wilmot, Ira Winkler, and Camberley Bates examine how AI innovation and identity management are converging to reshape the future of digital security. The gang discusses Big Tech’s growing control over AI, the infrastructure needed for fair competition, and how last-mile bottlenecks are slowing progress.
They also dive into the shift toward passwordless authentication, the urgent need for standardization in identity management, and the rising threat of machine identities compromising security protocols.
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Alan, Mike, Garima Bajpai, Jeff Reich and Stephen Foskett, president of the The Tech Field Day arm of the The Futurum Group, dive into the implications of a $38 billion alliance between OpenAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Then the gang takes a look at a Tesla plan for putting next-generation graphical processor units (GPUs) in vehicles that doesn't seem technically feasible before diving into why there appears to be an uptick in ransomware attacks.
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Mitch Ashley, Chris Blask, and Kate Scarcella discuss how the end of free Windows 10 support is driving a surge in PC sales and giving Apple an unexpected boost.The gang also looks at OpenAI’s new approach to automating code vulnerability fixes and how AI agents are being used across the channel to improve workflows, reduce friction and strengthen collaboration.
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Alan, Mike, Mitch, JP Morgenthal, David Nicholson, a chief technology advisor for The Futurum Group, and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into a generative artificial intelligence (AI) report from the Wharton School of Business that suggests more progress in terms of business adoption is being made they many appreciate.
Then the gang discusses the AI vibe at a Tech Field Day event before debating the merits of putting data centers in outer space.
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Mike, Mitch, Jack Poller and Kate Scarcella dive into the degree to which the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) agents will drive faster adoption of cloud native applications.
Then the gang takes another look at the need for greater resiliency in the wake of the Microsoft outage before delving into a diabolical method for distributing malware, dubbed EtherHiding, that leverages blockchain networks.
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Jon Swartz, and Fred Wilmot break down how AI and automation are transforming the workforce and forcing a rethink of cybersecurity standards.
The Techstrong Gang discusses the real threat of AI-driven job loss, the need for retraining programs, and why industry leadership—not government policy—must drive stronger digital protection. The conversation closes on a lighter note with a discussion about Halloween safety and how to keep innovation grounded in responsibility and human connection.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jon, Teri Robison and Garima Bajpai dive into the latest wave of innovation being driven by NVIDIA before taking a look at the implications of a GitHub effort to embed artificial intelligence (AI) agents across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Then the gang dives into the rise of "bionic hackers" that are using AI to discover and remediate vulnerabilities in near real time.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Dan O’Brien, Kate Scarcella, and Chris Blask explore how quantum computing and AI politics are reshaping global power and technology policy.
The discussion examines the U.S. government’s interest in taking stakes in quantum startups, sparking debate over favoritism, national security, and the risk of a tech oligarchy. The gang also dives into AI regulation, analyzing the White House’s position, the impact of malicious actors, and the growing need for public engagement in shaping ethical AI governance.
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Mike, Mitch, JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into why memory prices are rising because semiconductor manufacturing capacity is being allocated to meet demands for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Then the gang delves into the latest cloud computing trends following a Tech Field Day event before discussing the role technology played in betting scandals that are rocking the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Mitch Ashley, and Jack Poller explore the future of cybersecurity and AI in software development, tackling the urgent need for stronger leadership, government action, and public-private partnerships to protect critical infrastructure.
The discussion dives into the vulnerabilities of AI-generated code vs. human-written code, emphasizing the importance of secure coding practices and built-in safeguards during code generation. The gang also examines how AI’s growing role in development is reshaping workflows, risk management, and the overall software supply chain.