John Archer, Global Edge Hardware Partner Manager at Red Hat, shares insights into how Red Hat's edge computing solutions are transforming the energy sector. John discusses his role in energy tech, including the innovations happening at Chevron’s Intelligent Edge Solution Center. The conversation explores the deployment of edge computing in the industry, the impact on operations, and how open-source software is enhancing collaboration and efficiency in energy.

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0:00 - Podcast Introduction
1:10 - John Archer Background
7:53 - Comparing Containers and VMs
10:25 - Understanding OpenShift
12:12 - Kubernetes Explained
13:42 - Secure Boot Explanation
18:00 - IT OT Convergence Discussion
20:20 - Red Hat Overview
22:13 - Cloud Native Technologies
27:37 - LF Energy Initiatives
29:25 - Transition to Red Hat
33:05 - Energy Consortia Role
35:16 - OPC-UA vs Sparkplug Debate
40:58 - Red Hat and Guys AI Partnership
41:17 - Intel Innovation Collaboration
43:19 - Edge Deployments with Guys AI
48:26 - Data Science and Red Hat
50:52 - Red Hat Energy Solutions Center
54:53 - Podcast Conclusion
57:25 - Speed Round Q&A
1:03:44 - Favorite Open Source Tools
1:04:07 - Current Tech Experiments
1:08:38 - Book Recommendations
1:10:38 - Influential People to Follow
1:12:10 - Future of Energy Technology
1:17:10 - Contacting John Archer
1:19:38 - Final Remarks

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