Technology Now

In this episode we are looking at how technology is allowing us to bring together the potentially dozens or even hundreds of different IT services and systems - from hardware to software and cloud - in use throughout our organizations.

It’s an idea known as ‘convergence’, which has been years in the making, but with the rise of AI and edge computing, is finally becoming a reality.
So, why has it taken so long to happen… And are we there yet? Well to find out, we’re joined this week by Taruna Gandhi, Head of Product Marketing at Opsramp.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Taruna Gandhi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarunagandhi/

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
Deloitte report into IT efficiency savings: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/blue-prism-white-paper-final.pdf
Lab grown dog food: https://meatly.pet/meatly-launches-worlds-first-cultivated-pet-food/

In this episode we are taking a trip high above the Earth, and looking at how we are storing our data in space – in particular, how testbeds for running consumer-grade drives on the International Space Station are redefining the edge computing capabilities of future missions to the moon and beyond.

Joining us to discuss is Tyler Nelson, Director of KIOXIA’s Innovation Lab and Technical Marketing Team.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Tyler Nelson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercnelson/

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
Temperature stats for outer space: https://www.spaceclick.com/blog/how-to-store-data-in-outer-space/
Technology Now episode on Spaceborne Computer 2: https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyNow_052
‘Oldest bubbles’ recovered in Antarctica: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwypyg4vq8ko

In this episode, we’re drilling into something that’s arguably under-discussed: How to make IT itself more sustainable through the life cycle of its products.

We’ll be talking about how we can build sustainability into our products and why it’s important to think about sustainability at every step of the product life cycle, with Karim Abou Zahab, principal technologist for sustainable transformation at HPE’s Living Progress organisation.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Karim Abou Zahab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-abouzahab/?originalSubdomain=es

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
IAEA stats on data centre energy usage: https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings/data-centres-and-data-transmission-networks
EV lifespan report: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-024-01698-1

In this episode we are looking at an area which impacts every business in the world. Unstructured data - that is, how we can start to squeeze insight from the piles of text, audio, video, and every other type of data that doesn’t fit into a neat table.
Carefully analysed, it can contain valuable insight, to be compared against other more traditional metrics such as sales figures, or economic results.

Joining us to discuss is Gokul Sathiacama, VP of data storage for AI at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Gokul Sathiacama: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gokuls/

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
Statistics on global data generation: https://www.statista.com/statistics/871513/worldwide-data-created/
Statistics on global IOT devices: https://paxtechnica.org/?page_id=738#:~:text=%E2%80%9COur%20IoT%20world%20is%20growing,billion%20by%202020.%E2%80%9D%20Intel.&text=Gartner.&text=Cisco.,-2011&text=%E2%80%9CGlobal%20M2M%20connections%20will%20increase,at%20the%20end%20of%202022.
Global Web Index stats on smart devices: https://www.globalwebindex.net/

In this episode we are looking at a pressing issue that goes well beyond the tech world - sustainability and our networking infrastructure.

In particular, In this episode, we’ll be asking how networking and sustainability can go hand in hand – from reducing the amount of materials we use, to lowering energy consumption, to making our buildings and offices more efficient through the network.
Joining us to discuss is Jon Howell. He’s the Smart Spaces and IoT Lead for Europe, Africa and the Middle East at HPE Aruba Networking.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Jon Howell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnybee33/?originalSubdomain=uk

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
UN statistics on E-waste: https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/press/global-e-waste-monitor-2024-electronic-waste-rising-five-times-faster-documented-e-waste-recycling
Our episode at the HPE Technology Renewal Centre in Erskine, Scotland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiEKepzin-E
Universal flu vaccine research: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msphere.00160-24
Statistics into flu deaths: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140673617332932?getft_integrator=asm&pes=doc&utm_source=asm

In this episode we’re coming to you once again from the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, for a look at the HPE-supported AI House.

We’ll be talking more about AI, from where we’ve come from, to where we’re headed – and the challenges and opportunities along the way, with the help of HPE Vice President, fellow, and chief architect at Hewlett Packard Labs, Kirk Bresniker.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

Watch a video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/kUUJ3OQWvG8?si=FWP7PraPLyyU_c1I

About this week's guest, Kirk Bresniker: https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00051798enw?jumpid=in_pdfviewer-psnow

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
The World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/
The Davos homepage: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/
The AI House at Davos: https://www.aihousedavos.com/
China to plant ‘waving flag’ on the moon: https://eng.yidaiyilu.gov.cn/p/0H5QSNAU.html

In this episode we’re coming to you from the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where we’re meeting with HPE’s President and CEO, Antonio Neri.

We’ll be talking about why Davos matters, and the importance of bringing businesses, Governments and other organizations together.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Antonio Neri: https://www.hpe.com/uk/en/leadership-bios/antonio-neri.html

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
The World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/
The Davos homepage: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/

In this episode we are diving into the world of liquid cooling. It’s become a topic of much discussion over the course of the last year, and is being hailed as an essential part of future data centre and HPC architecture.

But, what makes liquid cooling so essential, and why are we reaching the limits of air cooling technology? Joining us to discuss is Benjamin Kufahl, Senior Liquid Cooling Expert in HPC & AI at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Benjamin Kufahl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkufahl/
 
Sources cited in this week’s episode:
The Register report into liquid cooling adoption: https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/22/register_liquid_cooling_survey/
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Frontier exascale computer cooling statistics: https://www.ornl.gov/news/super-construction-super-scale-how-ornl-built-new-home-frontier
Solar car paint: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/article/e19821db-94b3-4f6f-9226-533f36aff630

In this episode we are taking a behind-the-scenes look at connectivity in one of the most exciting and immersive sporting organizations in the world: Tottenham Hotspur FC.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, opened in 2019, has a capacity of almost 63,000 people - and is popular not just for matches, but events and conferences too.

A modern, huge capacity stadium and millions of fans around the world means that the club needs a huge amount of IT infrastructure.
So, how do you keep on top of it and ensure world-class fan experiences, connectivity and interactivity? Joining us to discuss is Rob Pickering, Chief Technology Officer for Tottenham Hotspur FC.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Rob Pickering: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robjpickering/?originalSubdomain=uk

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
Deloitte stats on Tottenham Hotspur FC: https://www.deloitte.com/uk/en/services/financial-advisory/analysis/deloitte-football-money-league.html
Western Australia EV Network: https://www.synergy.net.au/Our-energy/Projects/WA-EV-Network
TIME Magazine ‘must visit’ entry for the WAEV Network: https://time.com/6992356/wa-ev-network/

In this episode we are looking at something rather practical: How to take an AI strategy from dream to reality.

In many cases, when organizations decide they want an AI solution, they need help and guidance designing it, and getting the most out of it. So, what does an effective AI-building strategy look like?

To find out, this week we’re joined by Jimmy Whitaker, Chief Scientist of AI and Strategy at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.

About this week's guest, Jimmy Whitaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmymwhitaker/

Sources cited in this week’s episode:
UK stats on AI literacy : https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/business/businessservices/bulletins/businessinsightsandimpactontheukeconomy/4january2024
Grammarly research on AI literacy: https://thecuberesearch.com/ai-literacy-the-new-competitive-advantage-for-organizations-of-all-sizes/#:~:text=The%20AI%20Literacy%20Gap,workers%20have%20reached%20this%20level
NASA’s underwater swarm robotics programme: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26425-nasas-swim-prototypes/