The Pure Report

Jump back into the Pure Report as we dive deep into the world of the Azure VMware Solution (AVS) with Kyle Grossmiller, a Principal Technical Product Specialist. With almost a decade of experience at Pure and a rich background in the VMware ecosystem, Kyle brings deep insights into the challenges faced by VMware customers and the innovative solutions Pure has developed to address them.

As organizations grapple with the complexities of cloud migration and spiraling costs, Kyle unveils how Pure Storage's AVS solution with Cloud Block Store is transforming the landscape. He explores the origin and development of this customer-focused solution, highlighting its ability to overcome common hurdles such as inflexible scaling, workload immobility, and security concerns. Through a comparative analysis of AVS-only deployments versus Pure for AVS with Cloud Block Store, Kyle demonstrates how this solution can lead to substantial cost savings and enhanced operational flexibility.

Tune in to develop a more comprehensive understanding of key use cases, including restarting stalled migrations, implementing cloud-based disaster recovery, and facilitating seamless cloud bursting. More color commentary is provided as Kyle shares customer success stories and hints at future developments, further assisting IT professionals seeking to optimize their cloud strategy and harness the full potential of VMware in the Azure cloud environment.

For more information on Pure Storage and the Azure VMware Solution with Cloud Block Store, check out: https://www.purestorage.com/solutions/cloud/azure-vmware.html

Fire up this episode for an insightful conversation with Greg Carl, Principal Technologist, as we explore the unique technology challenges and opportunities in the federal space. Fresh from his recent trip to Washington D.C., Greg shares his journey from industry veteran to Pure Storage tech specialist, offering a candid look at how Pure's approach differs from its competitors.

We dive into the world of Software Defined Architectures (SDX) and the implications for the industry and government agencies. Greg unpacks the realities behind the hype and how Pure Storage is different that the competition and leads the charge in delivering purposeful, customer-driven solutions. Greg expands on the distinct needs of the federal sector, from extended data retention to the complexities of AI adoption, and how these challenges are shaping the future of storage technology. Greg also offers valuable insights from his recent CIO panel experience, highlighting the evolving relationship between tech providers and government clients. For more information on Pure Storage and the public sector and Federal space: https://www.purestorage.com/solutions/industries/government/federal.html

Tune in for an insightful conversation with one of our summer interns, Emily Weiner, as we navigate the intersection of youth, technology, and corporate environments. This Pure Report episode dives into the unique perspectives of a Gen Z college student exploring the world of emerging technologies, particularly AI, while balancing academic pursuits and professional growth. Emily shares her journey from developing a an app startup in high school to conducting AI research at NYU, and how that relates to her latest experience interning this summer in the Digital Demand function here at Pure. We discuss the challenges and rewards of transitioning from startup and nonprofit environments to a structured corporate setting, and how Pure Storage's innovative culture has helped her bridge that gap. Later, we take a deeper look into the evolving attitudes towards AI among younger generations and balancing academic studies with real-world work experience. Whether you're a student considering a career in tech, a professional curious about the next generation of talent, or someone interested in the human side of technological innovation, this episode offers a fresh take on the rapidly changing landscape of the tech industry. For more information on Pure's University relations and career programs: https://www.purestorage.com/company/careers.html

While some could argue that a form of AI has been with us since the 1950s, the advent of powerful software, infrastructure, and proliferation of devices has made it more real. On this episode, we check in with thought leader and frequent Pure Report guest Shawn Rosemarin, VP R&D, about his forward looking ideas around the impact of AI on society and organizations. We examine the decisions considered in boardrooms around AI investment while also looking at ethical considerations and technical disruptions that may result from AI expansion. Shawn also dives into the hype cycle and how we're likely at the stage of inflated expectations and how we can expect a degree of consolidation and maturity to take place over the next 5-10 years after this stage. For more on how Pure Storage is helping support the AI technology era: https://www.purestorage.com/solutions/ai.html

We know there's still much uncertainty about the future of your virtualization strategy. With changes at VMware, IT leaders everywhere are reevaluating their current application architecture and trying to figure out what to d. To address this, it's always a blast to welcome The Jason Langer to the Pure Report to get his input and guidance on possible strategies to move forward - and of course to discuss and banter about movie topics. We kickoff this episode with a spirited lightning round around favorite movie quotes, sequences, and more from some popular films. We then dive into (20:03) the 4 scenarios Pure is advising customers around relative to VMware investments - staying on VMware, evaluating alternate hypervisors, shifting workloads to cloud, and rearchitecting for containers. For more on how Pure can work with you on your VMware strategy, go to: https://www.purestorage.com/solutions/application-development/vmware.html

Ramping back up after Pure Accelerate as we roll into the summer months and bring on Pure's Sr. Technology Evangelist Don Poorman to catch up on his latest adventures and musings about data management trends. We first look back to the engagement and excitement surrounding his time at Cisco Live in early June before pivoting to what stood out for him around Pure's announcements. We navigate through a bit of a reality check around the promise of AI - what's real and what's at risk there. And finally, as Don's just hitting about 18 months at Pure - what stands out for him as a veteran of the industry about Pure compared to the rest. For more on what Pure can do for you, find us in-person or virtually at any of our upcoming events and webinars: https://www.purestorage.com/events.html

It's a first for the podcast as we bring the Pure Report Unplugged to the Las Vegas Strip and record live on location in front of an audience at Pure Accelerate 2024. New locale, same format and co-hosts JD Wallace and Andrew Miller as we navigate thru the highlights of the week at Pure's customer and partner event. Up top, we hit on our favorite moments of Accelerate - behind the scenes of the Coz demo showcase, JD running FlashDrive demo labs, and Andrew hitting on 150 TB DFMs and Pure Fusion. Plus much more around the exciting new announcements across fleet management, digital experience (DX). For more information on what went down at Pure Accelerate and to find an upcoming event near you: https://www.purestorage.com/accelerate.html

The boys are back in town as we ramp up another Unplugged episode with Andrew Miller and JD Wallace. We arrived at the last of the Pure 15 architectural decisions - evergreen architecture - and all the capabilities it enables and how it was designed into our products from the start. Also, get a preview of our upcoming Accelerate event in Las Vegas - key session, keynotes, engagement activities - and where and how to find information after the event. It's always a great time when JD and Andrew stop by to record an Unplugged segment. For more on Pure Storage Accelerate: www.purestorage.com/accelerate

"I always feel like somebody's watching me..." go the lyrics of the 1980's Rockwell song - "And I have no privacy." And it's true in this era where technology advances have made video surveillance something we live with on a daily basis. But capturing and using video footage is complicated, frequently compounded by the use of legacy data storage technology. For this episode, we welcome, Tom Sells, Field Business Development Principal and Video Surveillance solutions expert, to talk thru the history of video surveillance (hint: it's not like what we see in the movies). We take a walk thru the new and emerging use cases across many industries - law enforcement, education, retail, transportation, and even gaming & casinos. Finally, we hone in on how Pure's latest //E family of arrays and Evergreen//One provide cost-effective and modern solutions that make capture and retention far easier for users. For more info on Pure and video surveillance: https://www.purestorage.com/docs.html?item=/type/pdf/subtype/doc/path/content/dam/pdf/en/solution-briefs/sb-public-safety-pure.pdf

With a nod to the late 1980's Scorpions song, let's dive into the prevailing forces that are causing organizations to reevaluate their strategies with relational databases. To do that effectively, we welcome back to the program Ryan Arsenault, Principal Field Solution Architect (and heavily accented Bostonian), who has broad experience previously running SAP and Database operations at a large competitor. Ryan and I navigate through the landscape of trends that are requiring DBAs and IT leaders to change their approach to the software that manages their most important assets - the database. We touch on the impact of Cloud, Automation, AI and AI operations, Security, and the recent changes with VMware - plus how all-Flash changed the game for tier 1 database storage management. Always a fun conversation when Ryan stops by. For more information on Pure Storage solutions for Databases, check out: https://www.purestorage.com/solutions/applications.html