Join us on a serverless computing journey! Host Keith Townsend is with Amazon Web Services' Usman Khalid, Director, AWS Lambda on this episode of Six Five On The Road at AWS re:Invent. They look at a decade of evolution and what’s in store for the future of serverless computing with AWS Lambda.

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• A reflection on a decade of AWS Lambda, highlighting major innovations and milestones that are changing the game for developers
• Recent enhancements in AWS Lambda that elevate the developer experience and streamline application development, particularly leading up to AWS re:Invent
• An overview of the AWS Serverless Vision and its implications for the future of cloud computing
• Insights on the integral role of security in AWS Lambda and its importance in serverless computing
• A look ahead at the future progression of AWS Lambda and serverless technologies, focusing on scalability, developer efficiency, and the continuous simplification of cloud computing infrastructure

How is AWS making generative AI more accessible and cost-effective? Jason Andersen, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy is joined by Amazon Web Services' Sherry Marcus, Director, Bedrock Science for a look at the science powering AWS's GenAI capabilities on this episode of Six Five at AWS re:Invent.

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• AWS's internal best practices for building and deploying GenAI capabilities for their customers

• The role of data science in providing a scalable, secure, and resilient three-layer stack for GenAI at AWS

• The strategic focus on multi-agent collaboration and model distillation within Amazon Bedrock to facilitate the creation of high-accuracy, low-latency AI models at reduced costs

• Insights into AWS's process for starting GenAI projects, selecting models for distillation, and the importance of autonomous agents in the future of GenAI

• An overview of how model routing enhances AWS's GenAI offerings, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the deployment of AI solutions

2024 was a big year for enterprise cybersecurity incidents but SMBs are not immune from these attacks. Shira Rubinoff is joined by Jason Rolleston, VP & GM at Broadcom’s Enterprise Security Group on this episode of Six Five On The Road. They discuss Symantec by Broadcom and Carbon Black by Broadcom and the shifting dynamics of cybersecurity in the current digital age, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses.

Highlights include:

• The sophisticated cyber threats that target large enterprises, resulting in substantial financial losses as well as disruption to organizations and critical services

• The changing landscape of cybersecurity threats targeting small and mid-sized businesses

• The critical importance of robust, foundational security measures in protecting against sophisticated cyber-attacks

Exciting news from AWS re:Invent! GitLab and AWS are joining forces to supercharge AI-powered software development! 💻

Host Daniel Newman is joined by GitLab's Ashley Kramer, Interim CRO and CMSO on this episode of Six Five Media at AWS re:Invent, to discuss the groundbreaking announcement from GitLab and AWS bringing together the power of GitLab Duo and Amazon Q to create a seamless developer experience that streamlines DevSecOps workflows and accelerates secure software delivery.

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• An overview of the integrated AI offering by AWS and GitLab, aimed at accelerating software development and enhancing security

• The synergy between GitLab Duo and Amazon Q, providing a seamless AI-powered developer experience for DevSecOps workflows

• The significance of this partnership and its benefits for customers in delivering secure software faster

• Insights into the challenges of fragmented software development lifecycles and how GitLab Duo with Amazon Q addresses these issues

• Expectations for the evolution of AI in software development by 2025

Are you an #AI skeptic? Find out why Dell Technologies and MIT Media Lab are optimistic about the future of AI. Host David Nicholson is joined by #Dell’s CTO & CAIO​​, John Roese, and MIT Media Lab’s Director, Dr. Dava Newman, for Part 1 of Dell’s new series: AI & Us.They discuss predictions and preparations for AI and the importance of human-centered design, transparency, and trust.

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• The evolution of AI technologies and their expected impact on society and industry by 2025

• Insights into the most exciting areas of AI research and development at Dell and MIT

• It's not just about speed, but a qualitative shift in how we integrate technology into our lives

• The quest for AGI will continue alongside practical applications of AI to improve existing processes

• Gen AI is just the beginning. Get ready for Gen Bio, large nature models, and AI-powered breakthroughs in healthcare and beyond

• Governance is crucial. We need a collaborative approach with public-private partnerships to ensure AI is ethical, responsible, and benefits everyone

• AI for good. AI’s  potential to address complex global issues like climate change and revolutionize healthcare and education

In a world increasingly driven by AI access to high-powered computing is seeing unprecedented demand. Host Keith Townsend is joined by Dell Technologies' Director of Product Management, Saurabh Kapoor and Hot Aisle's CEO, Jon Stevens for this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24. They share thoughts on empowering businesses with scalable custom supercomputing solutions.

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• Democratizing access to supercomputing: Hot Aisle is making top-tier GPU compute available to everyone, not just the hyperscalers. Think hourly rentals and low-level hardware access for devs.

• Simplifying AI infrastructure: Dell's AI Factory is a game-changer, offering a flexible, open architecture with a choice of GPUs, NICs, and connectivity options. Plus, they're championing open standards like SONiC, bringing hyperscaler-level networking to the enterprise.

• Solving the AI talent shortage: Dell provides expert services and training to empower businesses with the knowledge they need to succeed in AI. Hot Aisle fosters a developer ecosystem that drives innovation and collaboration.

AI workloads are exploding. Is your network ready? David Nicholson is joined by Dell Technologies' James Wynia, Director Product Management Networking, and Broadcom's Hemal Shah on this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24 for a discussion on the INSANE speeds and feeds driving the future of AI and supercomputing ⚡

Their discussion covers:

• Building AI fabrics with Dell PowerSwitch and Broadcom Thor 2

• The collaboration between Dell and Broadcom to advance AI infrastructure

• Key features of the Dell PowerSwitch and Broadcom Thor 2 and their impact on AI workloads

• Challenges & solutions in scaling AI operations

• Insights into the future of AI infrastructure and networking technologies

• Best practices for deploying AI fabric in varied enterprise environments

Megawatt Racks? It's not science fiction! Host Keith Townsend is with Dell Technologies' Tim Shedd, Engineering Technologist, Office of the CTO, on this episode of Six Five On The Road at SC24. Tim dropped some of his insights & knowledge about the future of data center power and cooling.

Their discussion covers:

• The rise of liquid cooling

• The evolving demands on power and cooling systems in current computing environments

• Power-dense rack infrastructure

• Dell Technologies' innovative approaches to energy efficiency and sustainability

• Insights into future trends and technologies for power and cooling optimization

• Bridging the adaptation gap by providing solutions for both air-cooled and liquid-cooled environments

Can AI be used to control cloud expenses? Host Mitch Ashley is joined by DoiT's Eduardo Mota and Weaviate's Jobi George on this episode of DevOps Dialogues, for a conversation on how companies can manage their cloud expenditures in the context of GenAI tool utilization and strategize reinvestment for growth.

Their discussion covers:

• The intricate cost relationship between cloud architecture and GenAI, highlighting the importance of expert partnerships in developing effective AI solutions

• Utilizing data as a competitive advantage, from leveraging existing datasets to enhancing them through transformations or graph database conversions

• A comparative analysis of RAG (Retrievable Augmented Generation) versus Agents in reducing hallucinations and costs while optimizing efficiency

• Evaluating ROI for AI-driven projects, considering aspects like end-user payment, competitive differentiation, and operational efficiencies

• The role of managed services in the initial stages of cloud transition, and advanced strategies such as fine-tuning, distillation, or quantizing a model for growth

🎓Lenovo & Harvard have their thinking caps on. On this episode of the Six Five On The Road at SC24, hosts Keith Townsend and David Nicholson speak with Lenovo's Dana Ryan, Head of North America Infrastructure Solutions Group, and Max Shad, Senior Director of AI ML Research Engineering at the Harvard University Kempner Institute. They discuss the groundbreaking work Lenovo and the Kempner Institute are doing to advance artificial intelligence in enterprise data.

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• The impact of Lenovo's liquid cooling technology on AI research efficiency and environmental sustainability

• The pioneering AI research at Harvard's Kempner Institute, working towards understanding the foundations of both natural and artificial intelligence

• The significant funding and resources behind Kempner AI, including Lenovo's advanced liquid-cooled ThinkSystem gear

• The potential of liquid cooling technology in transforming data centers across industries for better performance and eco-friendliness

• Predictions on how AI advancements will influence everyday life and society in the next decade