Technology Untangled

The tech world is at a tipping point. From data analytics to AI, the last few years have seen an explosion in emerging tech, and it's only accelerating. But are we pausing to think: just because we can, should we?

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the tech that's shaping our political, social, and moral existence. Dave Strong fills us in on the good, the bad, and the ugly side of analytics, and why willful ignorance isn't going to cut it. Jen Rodvold explains why a tech goal in isolation is about as useful as an IoT flip-flop, and how organisations can strategise in this brave new data-driven world. Plus, Mick Jackson explains the democratising power of digital, and why the sustainability and relevance of your brand depend on it.

The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-blog-uk-ireland/digital-ethics-how-can-we-make-tech-a-force-for-good-technology/ba-p/7104585

An infinite number of devices, sprawling networks, and an astronomical amount of data: the Internet of Things is set to change the way we live and work forever! From agritech to deep space communications, and... fitness collars for dogs?

This episode, we break down the tech industry's buzziest words to discover what the IoT actually is (and what it isn't) and when it will become actually useful!

Ian Henderson gives us the lowdown on industry 4.0 and how you can avoid pesky proof-of-concept purgatory. Chris Roberts from Goonhilly Earth Station talks telemetry and deep space antenna and how Edge use cases could change the environmental impact of global shipping. Plus, Nitu Kaushal lays down how new technologies like 5G and WAN Narrowband IoT are transforming industries, and how organisations of any size can get in on the action.

The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-blog-uk-ireland/iot-is-this-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-technology/ba-p/7102513

Much like it's namesake, the lead guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist of U2, the Edge is a hot IT topic that's as profuse as it is perplexing.

This week, Michael Bird and a team of guests untangle the Edge, from advances in networking and the IoT, to mobility and 5G. Simon Wilson hits us with the history of the Edge, and details how organisations can capture its potential now, and next. Jon Rennie from Sainsbury's explains how Edge infrastructure helped them adapt to the challenges of 2020, and how to have good, clean, GDPR-approved fun with customer data.
Plus, international network security expert Jon Green talks us through top vulnerabilities and network risks and how you can build a robust Edge strategy that won't crack under pressure.

The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-blog-uk-ireland/edge-are-we-there-yet-technology-untangled-episode-6/ba-p/7100767 

If you've read any tech blogs in the past few years, you'll certainly have seen rapturous exaltations about containers and Kubernetes. But does this decade's big innovation live up to the hype?

This week, host Michael Bird takes us back to basics to explore the dynamic world of containers from the ground up, from Docker to Kubernetes. Google Advocate Kaslin Fields explains the who, the what, the why, and the how, of this small, yet mighty innovation.

Not just a handy tool for DevOps teams, Chris Ibbitson explains why organisations should start evaluating containers, and demystifies microservices, the 12 factors, and cloud-native methodologies. Plus, Stuart Anderson talks implementation and scaling, and how containers have shaken their insecure image.

The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-blog-uk-ireland/containers-this-decade-s-biggest-innovation-technology-untangled/ba-p/7099513#.X03tDHlKiUk

Of all the buzzwords bandied about, hyperconverged infrastructure (or HCI) is quite possibly the buzziest of them all. Why? Because it’s revolutionary.

Hyperconverged Infrastructure is working towards the challenges IT departments are facing now, and in the future, that involve massive amounts of data and the need for agility, stability and speed.

But where has HCI evolved from? What has stood in its place for the past half century? And why might HCI be the right solution for every organisation?

With the help of Luke Peters, Matt Harris, Bageshri Kundu and Chris Middleton (Head of IT Infrastructure Operations at Aston Martin Red Bull Racing), host Michael Bird attempts to untangle the hyperconverged story.

The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-blog-uk-ireland/hyperconvergence-does-one-size-fit-all-technology-untangled/ba-p/7098138#.Xztub-hueUk

Climate change is front-page news, and rightly so. We've collectively got ourselves into this mess, so can tech help us innovate our way out of it? And how does your organisation play its part?

Join host, Michael Bird, on a journey through the circular economy, from climate science and sustainability strategies to cutting-edge materials innovation with Mateo Dugand. Ray McGann explains how you can shake off the take-make-throw-use model and make the most of the new frontier of asset upcycling.

We look at how governments are incentivising new innovations with Mattie Yeta from DEFRA, and what we can do to hold organisations accountable. Plus, Steve Gair troubleshoots your asset refresh cycles and discusses where you can save money and, most importantly, reduce your environmental impact.

The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-blog-uk-ireland/sustainability-can-tech-ever-be-environmentally-friendly/ba-p/7097066

What do organisations and IT departments really need in order to digitally transform and be competitive? Buzzwords and benefits are bandied around but as-a-Service is suffering from a serious lack of clarity!

Michael Bird untangles the radical aaS revolution - a journey that starts with Salesforce, makes a few stops on the hybrid cloud highway, and culminates on the precipice of the digital age.

We tackle cloud architecture and infrastructure with Paul Kennedy, to explore how you can get the best of both worlds and achieve the perfect trifecta: scalability, simplicity, and speed. Scott Thomson and Reuben Melville explain the new consumption model, from agility to utility billing. Plus, Tony Clement discusses the challenges organisations are facing to stay innovative and competitive, and why real transformation comes from within.

The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-blog-uk-ireland/everything-as-a-service-is-your-organisation-ready-technology/ba-p/7095657

Is artificial intelligence really going to change the way we live and work, or are the supposed possibilities no more than seductive PR?

In this episode, alongside chief technologist Matt Armstrong-Barnes, we trace AI's technological leaps from Alan Turing to AlexNet via Dartmouth University. We map out the innovations impacting organisations right now by untangling strong and narrow AI, machine learning, deep learning, and artificial neural networks.

From cybersecurity to big data, we ponder the good, the bad, and the uncanny side of AI; how to tread the ethical tightrope; and identify implementation tactics applicable to organisations of any size.

The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-blog-uk-ireland/artificial-intelligence-should-you-start-looking-for-a-new-job/ba-p/7093591#.XzJvQChueUk

We're living in the golden age of technology, and in many ways, today's organisations are spoilt for choice. But are all innovations equal?

Introducing Technology Untangled, a new fortnightly show coming soon to this feed.

Join host Michael Bird on his mission to demystify tech's hottest topics and biggest breakthroughs to uncover what's really going to shape the future of organisations.