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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Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Mike, Jon, Tom Hollingsworth, Robert Reeves and Garima Bajpai dive into details of a joint open letter published by multiple open source projects that warns the current economic model for funding many of these initiatives is unsustainable.
Then the gang takes a look at the progress being made advancing WebAssembly (Wasm) to foster application portfolio before discussing the merits of Open Semantic Interchange (OSI) specification developed by Snowflake
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Mike, Chris Blask and Jeff Reich dive into the implications of a $100 billion investment commitment that NVIDIA is making to OpenAI.
Then the gang looks at the rise of cyberattacks involving artificial intelligence (AI) technologies before delving into the reasons why systems remain vulnerable to ransomware attacks following a massive disruption involving flights across Europe.
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Alan, Mike. Mitch, JP Morgenthal and Wikey Wang dive into the controversy surrounding the imposing of $100,000 annual H-1B visa fees by the Trump administration to reduce the number of foreign IT workers allowed to work in the U.S.
Then the gang takes a look at Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) plans for its Chrome browser before delving into a lawsuit filed in Michigan that seeks to enable a data center to be built by overturning existing local zoning laws.
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Alan, Mike, Mitch and Jack Poller dive into the sorry state of software supply chain security following a wave of attacks and vulnerability disclosures.
Then the gang take a look at how vulnerable geo-positioning systems (GPS) have proven to be as war continues to be waged in the Ukraine before delving into how MongoDB and others are embracing context engineering to drive the next wave of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Nvidia is weighing an investment in Intel, drawing parallels to Microsoft’s pivotal Apple stake decades ago. Meanwhile, YouTube marks its 20th anniversary as it sharpens its AI and monetization strategy to keep pace with TikTok. But TikTok’s U.S. operations are under fire, with Oracle stepping in on security concerns. The gang also unpacks payment processing hurdles, the role of Visa in reducing fraud, and why transaction transparency is becoming essential in the digital economy.
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Alan, Jon , Chris , Jack and Teri Robinson discuss AI is reshaping HR and workplace dynamics. From automation and integration to trust and data privacy, the role of AI agents is rapidly evolving. We break down key announcements from Workday’s user conference, explore the impact on job security, and discuss why a people-centric approach remains critical for successful AI adoption.
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
A new Spielberg movie is mentioned as the conversation introduces the speakers. The focus shifts to the funding and management of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, stressing the need for private sector involvement and a new overseeing organization. The discussion also covers Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, detailing financial agreements, safety commitments, and the implications of OpenAI's nonprofit origins, alongside potential new consumer products.
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Alan, Mitch, Stephen, Chhaya and JP dig into evolving AI safety concerns, California’s push for tech regulation, and fears that new laws could stifle innovation while favoring large companies. They also weigh the importance of data centers for startup ecosystems, with zoning laws shaping development. Despite challenges, there’s optimism about building in key regions.
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
AI is reshaping the workplace, pressuring clerical and paralegal jobs while exposing skill gaps and governance failures. Success demands trust, expertise and safety, with domain-specific models and sound principles guiding AI in software development.
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Alan, Mike, Jon, Ira Winkler, Clinton Sprauve and Gina Rosenthal dive into the level of disappointment with Apple following the launch of the iPhone 17 before taking a deeper look at the $300 billion of investment in Oracle cloud infrastructure being made by OpenAI.
Then the gang delves into how a phishing attack aimed at the developer community that relies on Node Package Manager (npm) provides another example of how easily software supply chains can be compromised.