Techstrong Gang

Mike, Jon, Anne Ahola Ward and Robert Reeves discuss the degree to which graphics processing units (GPUs) have become chips that are being exchanged in a larger international trade negotiation before delving into why Pope Leo IV seems to be warming up to the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Then the gang takes a look at the implications of a $95 million settlement of a lawsuit that accused Apple of using its Siri technology to eavesdrop on conversations.

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask and Jules Okafor dive into cybersecurity spending levels that are projected to reach $288 billion before discussing an OpenText report that suggests 2.8% of endpoints are infected with malware.

Then the gang turns its attention to the need for more cost efficient approaches to storing data that might be enabled by synthetic DNA technology being advanced by Atlas Data Storage.

Alan, Mike, Bonnie, JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett, president of The Tech Field Day arm of the The Futurum Group, delve into the rise of quantum networking before reviewing debating the merits of WiFI versus LTE networks.

Then the gang takes a look at the degree to which artificial intelligence (AI) represents a threat to the environment.

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Teri Robinson and Guy Currier, a research analyst for The Futurum Group, dive into the implications of a research paper that shows it’s possible to predict prime numbers that are used to encrypt data.

Then the gang turns its attention to another vendor that may be experiencing some open source software remorse before discussing just how big a trend might migration off of VMware platforms might actually be.

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Camberly Bates, Robert Reeves, Guy Currier, an industry analyst for The Futurum Group, and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of The Futurum Group, dive into an emerging funding crisis impacting the open source community.

Then the gang delves into an alien between Nutanix and Pure Storage that promises to provide a new class of servers before taking a look into how internal developer platforms (IDPs) are driving platform engineering.

Alan, Mike, Jon, Sulagna and Chris Blask dive into an effort by the U.S. Department of Treasury to prevent platforms accused of laundering Bitcoin on behalf of cybercriminals from being able to access financial networks before turning to an effort to validate the identities of humans using retinal scans that is being led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Then the gang dives into a ServiceNow effort to provide the command center through which artificial intelligence (AI) agents will be managed.

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jon and Amanda debate IBM’s ability to regain its artificial intelligence (AI) mantle in the agentic era before delving into the degree to which the open source community might welcome back Redis.

Then the gang wonders why so many AI platforms being developed for human resources applications seem to have a bias toward white males.

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of The Futurum Group, dive into how viable an alternative satellite communications service from Amazon will prove to be to Starlink before moving on to appreciate all the advancement enabled by the Hubble Space Telescope on its 35th birthday.

Then the gang takes a look at  how the use cases for Wi-Fi 7 networks are evolving in light of current needs and requirements.

The Gang reflects on the RSAC Conference and discuss the rise of agentic AI, noting a 72% usage rate among organizations. They highlight the API economy's role in AI integration and predict widespread adoption by 2029. Innovations in power and memory technology aim to enhance efficiency while addressing cooling challenges in data centers. A $2 trillion investment in AI data centers raises sustainability concerns, particularly regarding energy consumption and location issues.

At the 2025 RSAC Conference, Mitch Ashley, Jon Swartz and Lisa Martin discuss the crucial role MCP servers play in AI deployment, raising significant security concerns that require effective monitoring. Then, they highlight how cyber resilience is essential for companies to withstand attacks, with CrowdStrike's response to breaches serving as a model for transparency. Lastly, they critique Elon Musk's leadership at Tesla amid declining stock prices, highlighting the tech industry's accountability challenges and shifting consumer perceptions.