AI is no longer optional, it’s a business imperative. In this episode of WEI Tech Talk, Daniel Perrinez (WEI DevOps Solutions Architect), Seamus Ware (WEI Principal Solution Strategist), and Matt Leal (WEI Presales Solutions Architect) unpack what it really means to take HPE Private Cloud AI (PCAI) from concept to production and why IT leaders need to start now.They cover:- Why traditional AI exploration in the public cloud is running into issues with data sovereignty, cost overruns, and governance- How HPE PCAI delivers a practical, production-ready alternative that aligns with existing infrastructure and compliance policies- Real-world use cases across healthcare, manufacturing, and enterprise operations- How WEI’s engineering expertise and customer-first delivery model accelerate time to valueWhether you're defining your AI roadmap, evaluating infrastructure investments, or simply trying to answer, “What’s our plan for AI?” this conversation gives you a strategic view with actionable insights.Listen, learn, and walk away knowing how PCAI can help prove value faster and responsibly operationalize AI at scale. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4kEryriThis production was recorded in May 2025.

DNS is often overlooked, but it’s one of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity stack.In this recorded session, Shawn Murphy from WEI joins forces with Cricket Liu and Jim Mosley of Infoblox to explore the evolving role of DNS in modern cyber defense. In this highly attended webinar, the discussion covers critical strategies to detect, block, and respond to DNS-based threats before they spread across your environment. This conversation is highly recommended for CIOs, CISOs, network security architects, and cyber ops teams looking to strengthen foundational security layers while aligning with modern frameworks like Zero Trust.The content for this production was recorded in May 2025.

Protective DNS isn’t just a buzzword—it’s one of the most overlooked, high-impact tools in your cybersecurity stack. In this episode of WEI Tech Talk, cybersecurity architect Shawn Murphy sits down with Bart Lenaerts-Bergmans, product marketing manager at Infoblox, to unpack how threat actors exploit DNS infrastructure—and how Protective DNS flips the script on their tactics.From lookalike domains to traffic distribution systems, Bart explains the real-world DNS threats that most enterprises miss, and how threat intelligence can identify malicious infrastructure before an attack ever begins. The two dive deep into what it means to go “left of boom,” how predictive DNS defenses outperform legacy detection tools, and why DNS is fast becoming the internet’s real routing protocol.Key topics include:- Why DNS abuse is rising and rarely detected- The four most common forms of DNS-based attacks- How Infoblox uses telemetry from 13,000+ customers to block threats before they reach your firewall- What the latest NIST draft says about Protective DNS and Zero Trust- Challenges with DNS adoption and how to overcome networking-security silosWhether you're leading security strategy or evaluating your defense stack, this conversation delivers practical insights into one of the most underrated layers of enterprise security. Listen in and learn how to get ahead of DNS-based threats—before they get inside your perimeter.The content for this production was recorded in April 2025.

In this special episode, WEI teams up with HPE and HPE Aruba Networking to talk about the future of enterprise networks. We dig into how Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and SD-WAN are reshaping the way IT leaders secure and connect their organizations in a cloud-driven world.

You'll hear how businesses are adapting to hybrid work, managing multi-cloud environments, and strengthening security at the edge. Plus, former New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi joins us to share his leadership lessons from the field—and how resilience plays a key role in both sports and IT strategy.

If you're looking to future-proof your network and security approach—or just want to hear a great conversation with a true champion—this is an episode you won't want to miss.

The content for this production was recorded in April 2025.

In this episode of the WEI Tech Talk Podcast, we explore how IT apprenticeship programs can be a powerful strategy for reducing IT hiring costs and building high-performing development teams.

Our special guest, Paul Desir, a software engineer at a leading northwestern tech company, shares how an IT apprenticeship model helped launch his career—despite not having traditional internship experience. The same model Paul went through is available today through WEI, designed to help enterprises solve the IT talent shortage, develop junior engineers, and accelerate workforce onboarding.

- Hear how Paul transitioned from graduate to developer in just 3 months

- Learn how mentorship and targeted training create job-ready engineers

- Discover how the apprenticeship model compares to internships

- Get insights on how enterprises can invest in junior developers without overloading senior engineers

If you're a hiring manager, CIO, or IT leader looking to improve talent development while cutting hiring costs, this episode offers practical, real-world advice.

The content for this production was recorded in January 2025.

In this third episode of the DevOps for SysOps series, Dan introduces Ansible—an open-source automation platform designed to simplify IT operations and configuration management. Whether you’re new to Ansible or trying to understand how it fits into your infrastructure strategy, this session breaks it down with real-world insights and live demos.

You'll learn:

• What Ansible is and how it differs from other automation tools

• Why being agentless and using YAML makes Ansible ideal for SysOps

• How idempotency ensures reliable repeatability in scripts

• The difference between the free CLI version and Red Hat’s enterprise GUI

• Key benefits like inventory management, role-based access, and Lightspeed AI assistance

• How to deploy apps across dev and production environments using Ansible playbooks and dynamic inventories

Dan walks through practical examples—from adding users to automating Flask app deployments—and shares guidance on how to structure your projects using roles, plugins, and reusable code.

This episode is packed with tactical guidance for anyone in IT operations looking to operationalize infrastructure as code.

The workshop was recorded in April 2025.

In this episode of the WEI Tech Talk Podcast, we explore how IT apprenticeship programs can be a powerful strategy for reducing IT hiring costs and building high-performing development teams.

Our special guest, Paul Desir, a software engineer at a leading Northwestern tech company, shares how an IT apprenticeship model helped launch his career—despite not having traditional internship experience. The same model Paul went through is available today through WEI, designed to help enterprises solve the IT talent shortage, develop junior engineers, and accelerate workforce onboarding.

- Hear how Paul transitioned from graduate to developer in just 3 months

- Learn how mentorship and targeted training create job-ready engineers

- Discover how the apprenticeship model compares to internships

- Get insights on how enterprises can invest in junior developers without overloading senior engineers

If you're a hiring manager, CIO, or IT leader looking to improve talent development while cutting hiring costs, this episode offers practical, real-world advice.

The content for this production was recorded in January 2025.

In this workshop, Dan Perrinez breaks down what Configuration as Code (CaC) really means for SysOps professionals and why it’s a foundational practice for modern IT operations. He explains how storing infrastructure configuration in version-controlled code helps teams reduce manual work, avoid undocumented changes, and recover quickly from issues.

Dan shares how CaC makes it possible to track every change, ensure consistency across environments, and collaborate more effectively with development teams. He also discusses the risks of ignoring CaC—like environment drift, compliance issues, and brittle deployment processes.

Topics covered include:

• The difference between scripts and CaC

• Why spreadsheets and “golden images” are no longer enough

• The benefits of auditability, disaster recovery, and automation

• How to think about CaC as a discipline—not just automation

• Tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Git-based workflows

If you’re in IT operations and looking to modernize your approach to managing infrastructure, this is a must-listen.

This workshop was recorded in December 2024.

In this WEI workshop led by Daniel Perrinez, we explore how Git—a cornerstone of modern DevOps practices—can transform the way IT teams manage code, configuration, and collaboration. Whether you're just getting started with version control or looking to refine your Git skills, this session is packed with practical insights that will elevate your DevOps journey.

1. Why Git Matters for IT Operations:

• Version Control Fundamentals: Learn the basics of Git, a free, open-source distributed source control management tool, and how it enables transformational engineering strategies like configuration as code.
• Configuration as Code and GitOps: Discover how defining system settings as code and using Git as the single source of truth can prevent costly errors, enhance disaster recovery, and drive automation.
• Real-world Use Cases: From backing up scripts to managing code reviews, see how Git supports distributed collaboration and helps IT teams maintain code integrity.

2. Key Concepts and Best Practices:

• Branching and Merging: Understand the importance of using branches for development, testing, and code reviews to keep your main codebase stable and production-ready.
• Commit Strategies: Learn the best practices for committing your work frequently with descriptive commit messages that make it easier to track changes over time.
• Git for Disaster Recovery: Discover how Git serves as an offsite safe place for disaster recovery by backing up configuration scripts, ensuring you always have access to the latest code.

3. Cross-team Collaboration and Code Reviews:

• Distributed Collaboration: Explore how Git supports teamwork across departments, allowing different teams like SysOps and Security to collaborate on scripts and configurations while maintaining code quality through code reviews.
• Using GitHub and GitLab: Learn how these popular platforms extend Git's functionality with tools for code review, CI/CD integration, and enhanced security, ensuring your code is always validated and ready for deployment.

The content for this episode was recorded in September 2024.

In this episode of WEI Tech Talk, hosts Matt Leal and Seamus Ware unpack real-world stories that show how HPE GreenLake is transforming IT infrastructure across industries using a consumption-based IT model.

From a healthcare organization recovering after a ransomware attack to a major bank scaling 400PB of data for SIEM and object storage with Scality, you’ll see how GreenLake’s as-a-service model delivers agility, visibility, and value.

What You’ll Learn:

- Real HPE GreenLake customer success stories

- Benefits of the OPEX vs CAPEX model for modern IT

- Cloud-like experience with on-prem infrastructure

- Managed services and strategic vendor partnerships

- Role of the GreenLake console & consumption analytics

- Scaling securely with hybrid cloud architecture

- Simplifying complex environments with CSMs

- WEI’s value in accelerating deployments and vendor orchestration

Whether you're in healthcare IT, financial services, or evaluating hybrid cloud solutions, this episode offers practical insight into how GreenLake empowers IT teams to reduce capital costs and focus on business outcomes—not hardware.The content for this episode was recorded in January 2025.