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Sam Curry, CISO of Zscaler, discusses the security implications of agentic AI workflows at RSAC 2026 Conference with us. We dig into the implications of AI agents on identity management, authentication frameworks, and security operations. Curry emphasizes the critical need for proper governance, zero trust architecture, and accountability as AI agents become the dominant form of interaction on the internet. But where do you start?

Key takeaways:
• Identity and runtime are the two critical security pillars for agentic AI
• AI agents will soon outnumber human interactions online
• Authentication, authorization, and authenticity verification are essential for agent security
• API security remains a fundamental challenge in the agentic era
• Zero trust principles help contain risk and manage agent sprawl
• Automation must account for intelligent adversaries to avoid predictability
• The future security workforce will blend human expertise with agent assistance

Chapters:
0:47 - Identity and runtime as security fundamentals
1:44 - Silicon-based intelligence and agent interactions
3:11 - Building authentication and authorization frameworks
9:51 - Zero trust architecture and governance
11:53 - API security and MCP protocol challenges
18:45 - Automation and adversarial security challenges
19:57 - The future of human-agent collaboration in security

In this episode of Techzine TV, recorded at NetApp Insight Xtra in Eindhoven, Jeff Baxter, VP of Product Marketing at NetApp, discusses the company's approach to data sovereignty in Europe and beyond. With 18 years at NetApp, Baxter provides deep insights into how the company is addressing sovereignty concerns while building AI infrastructure at scale.

The conversation covers NetApp's sovereign cloud partnerships, the implications of working with major cloud providers like AWS while maintaining sovereignty principles, and the challenges of supply chain security. Baxter explains how NetApp's AFX platform and AI data engine enable organizations to build exascale AI infrastructure while maintaining full control over their data. The discussion also addresses the growing NAND flash shortage and how NetApp is helping customers optimize their storage infrastructure.

Key takeaways:
• Data sovereignty requires both data residency and control over accessibility
• NetApp partners with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud on sovereign cloud regions
• AFX platform enables exascale AI infrastructure with the same ONTAP APIs
• DX50 compute nodes provide GPU offload for data transformation without forcing NetApp into the compute business
• AI data engine reduces storage bloat by enabling vectorized embeddings without data duplication
• NAND flash shortages require strategic optimization rather than magic bullet solutions
• NetApp's 30+ year track record provides stability compared to startup alternatives

In this episode of Techzine TV, recorded at Wiz's London Wizdom event, we explore the evolving landscape of cloud security with Amitai Cohen, responsible for threat research at Wiz. The discussion reveals why cloud security has become synonymous with all security practices and examines the most common misconfigurations organizations face.

Cohen explains how the responsibility for security is shared between vendors and customers, and why default configurations hold immense power in determining security postures. The conversation delves into supply chain security across package registries like npm and PyPI, open source maintainer responsibilities, and the emerging challenges of AI-powered attacks.

Key takeaways:
• Why IMDSv1 vs v2 in AWS represents typical cloud misconfiguration patterns
• How AI tooling built for labs is being deployed in production environments
• The rise of vibe coding and its security implications
• How attackers are using AI CLIs on developer machines
• Why runtime detection is becoming more critical than static malware analysis
• The importance of opinionated security defaults from vendors
• Supply chain security differences between major package registries

Chapters:
0:12 - Introduction to Wiz and cloud security
1:32 - Why cloud security is so fundamental
2:09 - Customer misconfigurations explained
6:18 - The power of secure defaults
6:44 - Open source security challenges
15:54 - AI creating new attack surfaces
17:39 - The importance of runtime detection

IFS unveils major AI partnerships at their first dedicated AI event, focusing on industrial and physical AI solutions. Christian Pedersen, CPO of IFS, discusses strategic collaborations with Anthropic for IFS Resolve, Boston Dynamics for robotic inspections, 1X Technologies for humanoid workforce integration, and Siemens for data center energy optimization.

Key insights include the three-level model intelligence architecture combining public LLMs, industry-specific private models, and customer data. The demonstration of Boston Dynamics' Spot robot showcases integrated workflow automation, while the One X humanoid partnership targets manufacturing and service repair applications. IFS emphasizes giving customers control over AI deployment timelines while maintaining rapid innovation cycles.

• Strategic AI partnerships focused on industrial solutions
• IFS Resolve co-developed with Anthropic for predictive maintenance
• Boston Dynamics Spot integration for autonomous inspections
• 1X Technologies humanoid robots targeting manufacturing by 2026
• Three-level intelligence architecture: public, private, and customer models
• Real-world impact: distiller William Grant saved $8.4M annually at one site
• MCP server architecture for efficient API management
• Physical AI addressing skilled labor shortages in utilities

Chapters:
0:12 - IFS AI event overview
1:27 - Anthropic partnership and IFS Resolve
2:19 - Boston Dynamics physical AI integration
5:58 - Three-level model intelligence architecture
15:02 - Real-world physical AI applications
17:25 - 1X humanoid robots for enterprise
21:29 - The future of human-robot interaction

Together with DJ Sampath, SVP of AI Software and Platforms at Cisco, we take a deep dive in the evolution from AIOps to Agentic Ops. The main focus of the discussion is on AI Canvas, Cisco's latest innovation for network troubleshooting. Unlike traditional chatbot-based AI tools, AI Canvas leverages a purpose-built deep network model trained on 30 years of human network engineering interactions, the company claims.

The conversation explores three core principles of agentic operations: bringing data across silos together, enabling multiplayer collaboration, and using purpose-built models for specific domains. Sampath details how AI Canvas aims to transform IT troubleshooting from a reactive, dashboard-heavy process into an intelligent, agent-driven experience that autonomously debugs and resolves network issues.

Key takeaways:
• Agentic Ops represents autonomous AI agents executing tasks end-to-end, not just chatbot interactions
• AI Canvas uses a deep network model trained on real human network engineering data, not just synthetic data
• Three pillars: unified data silos, multiplayer workflows, and purpose-built models
• AI Canvas creates dynamic, generative UI widgets that it populates based on troubleshooting context
• Starting with Meraki and Thousand Eyes integration, expanding to Cisco Cloud Control
• Future expansion to include third-party vendors through MCP servers

Chapters:
0:13 - Introduction
0:25 - Understanding AI Canvas
1:43 - From AIOps to Agentic Ops
6:43 - Three core principles of Agentic Ops
8:11 - Deep Network Model explained
9:24 - AI Canvas in action
13:07 - Automation and workflows
16:23 - Prerequisites and getting started

Alex Kreilein, VP of Product Security at Qualys, discusses the shift from vulnerability management to risk operations at the company's Risk Operations Conference (ROCon). He explains why focusing solely on vulnerability counts misses the point and how organizations can achieve better security outcomes through risk-based approaches.

Kreilein breaks down the practical challenges of the concept of the SBOM (Software Bill of Materials), introducing VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability Exchange) as the missing piece for effective vulnerability communication. He shares insights on developer friction points, the real reasons for vulnerability debt, and why test efficacy matters more than compliance checkboxes.

Key takeaways:
• Why risk operations differs fundamentally from vulnerability management
• How SBOMs become actionable with VEX status messages (affected, not affected, under investigation, fixed)
• The hidden cost of technical debt and fragile applications
• Real-world approaches to secure by design and developer productivity
• How agentic AI can help security teams focus on strategic outcomes
• Why compliance is a floor, not a ceiling for security

0:07 - Introduction to Qualys RiskOps Conference
0:33 - Understanding risk versus vulnerabilities
2:21 - The role of VP Product Security
3:03 - Software bills of materials explained
9:08 - VEX for vulnerability communication
10:51 - Agentic AI in security
13:38 - Building secure protocols
15:58 - Developer challenges with security

We discuss Workday's acquisition of Pipedream with Gabe Monroy, SVP and GM Platform at Workday. Pipedream is an iPaaS platform competing with Zapier and Make. The acquisition supports Workday's ambitious AI strategy, enabling enterprise insights to trigger actions across 3,000+ third-party connectors. Monroy explains how Workday plans to maintain Pipedream as an open ecosystem while integrating it into their agentic AI vision. He also covers the recent Flowwise acquisition, Workday Go for SMB expansion, and the new EU sovereign cloud offering to meet European regulatory requirements.

The interview reveals Workday's accelerated innovation pace through strategic acquisitions and organic development, positioning the platform to compete with major enterprise SaaS players while addressing multi-platform agent governance challenges.

Key Takeaways:
• Pipedream will remain available to existing users and startups
• Workday is building agent capabilities using Pipedream connectors for use cases like automated performance review feedback
• The company is targeting SMB markets with Workday Go
• EU sovereign cloud addresses data residency and AI regulation requirements
• Workday is increasing development velocity through both acquisitions and internal improvements

Chapters:
0:59 - Pipedream acquisition announcement
3:29 - Integration and ecosystem strategy
6:36 - Managing agents across platforms
8:29 - Workday Go for SMB market
10:45 - Competition and innovation velocity
14:43 - EU sovereign cloud initiative
16:59 - Future acquisition plans

Keywords: Workday, Pipedream, iPaaS, agentic AI, enterprise integration, API automation, Flowwise, EU sovereign cloud, Workday Go, platform strategy, Peter Bayless, enterprise SaaS, agent orchestration, SMB expansion

Richard Smith, EVP and GM EMEA Cloud Infrastructure at Oracle, sits down with us during Oracle AI World to discuss the company's strategic move to go all-in on AI. Not only the name of its flagship event has changed from Cloud World to AI World, it is much more fundamental.

Our conversation covers, among other things, Oracle's AI data platform. One of the goals of this platform is to allow customers to use their own data for AI workloads without moving it. With data data sovereignty and security front and center nowadays, this is an important feature of Oracle's approach.

The conversation meanders from high-level strategic to rather fine-grained and specific. On the one hand we talk about the importance of database vectorization in the latest version of the Oracle database and about how Oracle handles scale-across workloads. On the other, we ask Smith questions about Oracle's massive infrastructure investments, including the Abilene data center project and Stargate initiatives, but also European sovereignty concerns, DORA compliance. Oracle being a key player in the 'AI bubble' discussion that is going on at the moment, we don't shy away from that discussion either.

At SuiteWorld in Las Vegas, Oracle NetSuite EVP and founder Evan Goldberg unveils NetSuite Next, the most significant transformation of the platform since its inception. This next-generation version, built on five years of development, centers around conversational AI and the powerful Ask Oracle assistant.

Goldberg explains how NetSuite Next leverages technologies such as SuiteAnalytics, Redwood user experience, and the Model Context Protocol to create an AI-first business application. The platform enables users to interact with structured business data through natural language, moving beyond traditional point-and-click interfaces. Suite Agents, built through prompt engineering, promise to revolutionize how business users automate workflows.

The interview explores integration with Oracle Fusion applications, the evolution from Text Enhance to comprehensive AI capabilities, and how NetSuite is inviting its 8,000 SuiteWorld attendees to help shape the future of AI-powered business software. Preview mode launches in just a few months, with general availability expected within 6-12 months.

0:10 - Meeting NetSuite founder Evan Goldberg
0:34 - Announcing NetSuite Next
2:08 - Five years in the making
3:48 - Ask Oracle assistant integration
5:16 - Evolution of generative AI
6:36 - Suite agents and prompt engineering
8:17 - Oracle Fusion apps integration

Keywords: NetSuite Next, Oracle NetSuite, Evan Goldberg, Ask Oracle, AI business applications, Suite Agents, generative AI, conversational AI, SuiteWorld, Oracle Fusion, ERP transformation, Model Context Protocol, prompt engineering, SuiteAnalytics, Redwood user experience

For this episode of the Techzine TV podcast, we discuss the evolution of data center architecture driven by AI workloads Steve Carlini, Chief Advocate for AI in Data Centers at Schneider Electric. From 5 kilowatts to 1 megawatt per rack, this conversation explores the technical challenges and innovations in this industry.

Key topics include the shift from CPU to GPU-based computing, the move to 800V DC power distribution, liquid cooling requirements, and how data centers are becoming grid stabilization assets. We also dig a bit deeper into things like microfluidic cooling, photonics integration, and why power densities are skyrocketing with each new GPU generation from Nvidia. 

Learn how Schneider Electric collaborates with chip manufacturers to design power and cooling systems six months ahead of new GPU releases, why the water consumption issues that data centers have are a temporary thing, and how SMRs (Small Modular Reactors) could transform data center energy infrastructure. 

Topics
0:00 - Introduction 
1:33 - Road to 1 megawatt per rack 
5:19 - Leap-frogging to 800V DC architecture 
7:23 - Liquid cooling requirements 
9:43 - Future of data center design 
12:15 - Water usage and cooling loops 
14:03 - SMRs and grid stabilization 
17:01 - Microfluidic cooling technology 
18:08 - Flexible power allocation models