The Internet Still Delivers Massive Public Good
The Internet is often characterized as full of cat pictures and manipulative social media, yet the Internet is home to thousands of websites and communities that deliver massive public benefit. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Denny Cherry, Lino Telera, Shala Warner, and Alastair Cooke, who all took part in Cloud Field Day in Santa Clara. The discussion highlights two key non-commercial organizations: the Internet Archive and SETI. The Internet Archive does monumental work in preserving digital and human culture, including a trillion web pages and physical books, funded by large and small community donations and distributed globally to build resilience against censorship and ensure accessibility. SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) is explored from its early distributed computing efforts with SETI@home to its current use of advanced AI and powerful GPUs to process terabits of radio telescope data and explore laser communication, also touching on citizen science initiatives like crowdsourced “All-Sky Camera” projects. Ultimately, the panel celebrates how the internet continues to enable significant advancements in scientific research, cultural preservation, and community building, emphasizing its ongoing potential for positive global impact.
When All Seems Dark, Look Backward, Forward, and Up
Jim Czuprynski discusses his takeaways from some of the extra presentations at Cloud Field Day 25, including the Internet Archive, industry veteran Tom Lyon, and SETI. We’re pleased to bring these voices to the Tech Field Day audience!
VMware VCF 9.0: When All Prop Blades Work, OSS Database Performance Is Optimal
In his latest article, Jim Czuprynski explores the release of Broadcom VMware VCF 9.0, emphasizing its significant enhancements on open-source software (OSS) database performance when all components interact optimally. He evaluates how the upgraded technology ensures database operations are more efficient, stable, and ready to handle large amounts of data across various platforms. For more detailed coverage from Cloud Field Day 25, watch Jim Czuprynski’s blog!
Hammerspace: Metadata Will Be Assimilated, and Their Uniqueness Added to AI’s Demands
In his latest article, Jim Czuprynski discusses the evolving role of metadata in enhancing AI capabilities, focusing on how Hammerspace utilizes metadata to streamline data accessibility across various storage environments. He highlights the potential for metadata to not only improve efficiency but also to be integrated into AI processes, thereby augmenting the intelligence and adaptability of AI systems. For more coverage of Hammerspace and Cloud Field Day 25, watch our social media shares!
Self-service For the Win!
Aaron Conaway recently highlighted the significant advantages of adopting self-service technologies in IT environments. He emphasizes how these innovations not only streamline processes but also empower users to manage tasks efficiently without constant IT department intervention. For more coverage from the Broadcom VMware presentation at Cloud Field Day 25 on LinkedIn!
Hammerspace – Multivendor Reality, the SSD Crisis and the power of Legacy Storage
Liselotte Foverskov provides a comprehensive overview of Hammerspace, discussing its role in addressing multivendor realities and the impact of the SSD crisis, while also highlighting the enduring value of legacy storage systems. She expertly breaks down complex IT storage challenges and Hammerspace’s innovative solutions that leverage existing infrastructure. For more coverage from Cloud Field Day 25, watch LinkedIn!
CloudFieldDay 25 hot takes: Hammerspace
At CloudField Day 25, Hammerspace showcased its innovative solutions for handling data across cloud and on-prem environments, emphasizing flexibility and efficiency in data management. The session highlighted their unique approach to removing silos and enabling seamless data mobility and orchestration. Watch for more coverage of CloudField Day 25 by Lino Telera.
When Storage Stops Being a Location
Shala Denise explores the evolving concept of storage from Hammerspace, emphasizing its shift from a static location to a dynamic, integral component of IT infrastructure. She discusses how advancements in cloud technology and data accessibility are redefining traditional storage paradigms, making storage an active player in data manipulation and analysis. Find more coverage of Cloud Field Day 25, follow the delegates on LinkedIn!
Preparing for CloudFieldDay 25
Lino Telera is gearing up for CloudFieldDay 25, where the latest advancements and insights in cloud technology will be showcased. This significant event gathers industry leaders and experts to discuss critical developments and future trends in the cloud sector. For more comprehensive coverage of the event, stay tuned to updates about Hammerspace, VMware by Broadcom, and more!
Rising Memory & Storage Costs Make On-Prem Hardware Uneconomical
The rising cost of memory and storage, driven by the massive AI build out, might make on-premises datacenters uneconomical, and drive more cloud adoption. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Ned Bellavance, Jim Czuprynski, and Alastair Cooke considering whether it is better to wait out the shortages or design for their effects. The core problem is the significant increase in costs for RAM and storage components like SSDs and hard drives, which is making on-premises infrastructure upgrades financially challenging for many organizations. This surge in prices is largely driven by substantial, long-term procurement agreements made by major cloud providers and companies developing AI data centers, leading to a global supply constraint. There are differing strategies for businesses to cope with this environment, including enhancing resource efficiency, optimizing software, and potentially leveraging the secondary hardware market or extending the life of existing equipment. The conversation also delves into broader industry impacts, such as the potential for AI to self-optimize resource usage, the challenges in building new, resource-intensive data centers due to power and water concerns, and predictions for when these current market conditions might stabilize and component prices could return to more typical levels.
Cloud Strategy, The Future of Infrastructure, and Of Course AI at Cloud Field Day 25
Cloud Field Day 25 kicks off March 11–12 with two days of in-depth technical discussions, live demos, and expert insights from some of the most innovative companies in the industry. On Wednesday at 9:00 AM PT, Hammerspace kicks things off by exploring real-world use cases for global namespaces and policy-based data management—especially for AI workloads. […]
Cloud Field Day 25
