Dynamic. Extensible. Scalable. These are just some of the key traits today’s companies need from their infrastructure, and frankly, it seems like the server as it has been known is not built to the same specifications. Add on top of that the upcoming announcements by Micron and Xilinx, covered in the next Tech Field Day event at the end of April, and it’s apparent that major changes are in store for servers. Check out this episode of the On-Premise IT Roundtable to hear how these changes are affecting server infrastructure and, ultimately, answer the question: is it the end of the server as we know it?

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Panelists

John Obeto

Denny Cherry

Jason Collier

Moderator

Stephen Foskett

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@2Obeto

@MrDenny

@BocaNuts

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Wi-Fi networking is the way we do business today in the enterprise. Our workstations, printers, and mobile devices are all connected with the technology to allow us to roam around without wires. But what about 5G? The newest generation of mobile broadband technology is rapidly being deployed and adopted. Recent rule changes with the FCC have enabled providers to offer a private version of LTE and soon 5G to change the way we offer services to our users. But is it enough to topple the dominance of Wi-Fi in the enterprise? In this episode, we explore whether or not Private LTE will displace Wi-Fi.

On-Premises for Today’s Roundtable:

Panelists

Lee Badman

Keith Parsons

Jennifer Huber

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@WiredNot

@KeithRParsons

@JenniferLucille

Moderator

Tom Hollingsworth

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@NetworkingNerd

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Modern software is not invulnerable. We constantly find ourselves under attack from a variety of angles trying to sneak in to steal information or cause harm. We can recover from these hacks, but what happens to the software that was violated? Do we need to patch it? Or do we rip it out and replace it with something else? In this episode, we ask if we need to toss out hacked software.

On-Premises for Today’s Roundtable:

Panelists

Ben Story

Teren Bryson

Rita Younger

Moderator

Tom Hollingsworth

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@Ntwrk80

@SomeClown

@SDN_Girl

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@NetworkingNerd

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Security is a lot of things. It’s the way we protect ourselves and our information. It’s a process and a need. But can we boil it all down to some product? Are we able to just say that we can order some software and a piece of hardware to run it on and we’re protected? Does the Security Check Box Product list really keep us safe? Or is there more to it? In this episode, we discuss whether or not Security Is Just A Bunch Of Products.

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Pure Storage Spotlight: Does Kubernetes Even Need Storage?

In this sponsored episode by Pure Storage, we’re discussing Kubernetes and storage. Specifically, we’re questioning whether Kubernetes even needs persistent storage or if it’s just about the data being kept in containers. With modern applications moving beyond our traditional ideas of what storage should look like, what does that mean for the cloud and new technologies. Join us as we figure out where storage is headed from here.

On-Premises for Today’s Roundtable:

Panelists

Michael Ferranti (Pure Storage)

Adam Fisher

Larry Smith

Moderator

Stephen Foskett

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@FerrantiM

@BonzoVT

@MrLESmithJr

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With the recent departure of Pat Gelsinger and other executives, VMware finds itself in uncertain times. Rumors have swirled for months about plans to spin it out, leverage the stock to take parent Dell public again, or even purchase the stake outright and make them a part of the organization proper. With deadlines looming later this year, what happens to the tech titan when time’s up? Join us on this episode of the roundtable as we try to determine the fate of VMware.

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Panelists

David Chapa

Max Mortillaro

Gina Rosenthal

Stephen Foskett

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Tom Hollingsworth

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@MaxMortillaro

@GMinks

@SFoskett

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@NetworkingNerd

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Cisco Spotlight: Is XDR Enough for Your Security Needs?

What is XDR exactly? Is it a specific tool? Is it a term that encompasses the entirety of security? Or is it just a buzzword that sells more security devices? How can XDR help you understand the forces at play in your enterprise? Can XDR offer you the capabilities to enhance your security and make it easier for your operations staff to keep everyone safe?

Join us in this episode of the On-Premise IT Roundtable Podcast, sponsored by Cisco, as we try to find out if it’s true that XDR Isn’t Enough For Your Security Needs.

For more information on Cisco’s solution, check out Cisco SecureX!

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Ben Greenbaum (Cisco)

JJ Minella

Larry Smith

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@SecIntsight

@JJX

@MrLESmithJr

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Tom Hollingsworth

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@NetworkingNerd

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Metadata is not data… or is it? Should it be treated and protected like data? For example, using metadata, phone providers may not know the content of your conversation, but they can certainly tell who you called and when. This raises the issue of security and how bad actors could use metadata to their advantage.

In this episode, we tackle the metadata vs data debate and discuss the distinction between these categories of information.

On-Premises for Today’s Roundtable:

Panelists

Kori Younger

Karen Lopez

Chris Grundemann

Moderator

Stephen Foskett 

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@SDNDaughter

@DataChick

@ChrisGrundemann

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@SFoskett

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The world of networking and security are being wrapped up together with the advent of Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE.

Is this a new technology that is going to revolutionize secure connectivity for businesses and users? Or is it a new coat of paint on an existing product line? In this episode, we try to figure out if SASE is just a marketing term or if there’s something really there.

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Chris GrundemannRohan Grover (Palo Alto)Jason Gintert

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@ChrisGrundemann @MountainViewer @BitsInFlight

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Tom Hollingsworth

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On February 15, Bob Swan is stepping down from Intel as the CEO, and Pat Gelsinger will take his place.

The former CTO steps into a company embattled by competitors and the loss of large customers. Gelsinger has the leadership skills and the perspective to lead the CPU giant but does he have the time to make the changes that it will take to ward off the challenges?

In this episode, we debate the premise that Pat Gelsinger is going to save Intel.

Guests

Stephen FoskettTim CrawfordGina RosenthalMatt Bryson

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Tom Hollingsworth @NetworkingNerd

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