Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella and Futurum Group president and COO Dan O'Brien dive into research that shows organizations are finally starting to pay a lot more attention to data quality in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

Then the gang takes a look at how AI is being ap...

Mike, Mitch, JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into the lessons to be learned from this week's global Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud outage.

Then the gang takes a look at NetApp's evolving data management strategy in the age of art...

Mitch Ashley, Stephen Foskett, and Jack Poller explore the growing importance of security in the age of AI and intelligent agents. The discussion emphasizes the need for strong security protocols to address identity, anonymity, and access control challenges before AI agents are widely deployed.

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Mike, Alan, Mitch, Jon and Teri Robsinson parse dueling artificial intelligence (AI) strategies put forward this week by Oracle and Salesforce before taking a look at an AI platform from Red Hat that promises to make it simpler to deploy AI workloads across a distributed computing environment.

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Mike Vizard, Mitch Ashley, Dan O’Brien, and Chris Blask explore how Broadcom’s partnership with OpenAI is transforming the AI chip market, driving innovation in custom silicon and improving inference performance.

The Techstrong Gang also discusses Microsoft’s integration of GitHub into Azure, em...

Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Sanjeev Sharma, and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of Futurum Group, examine how the latest escalation in global tariff wars could shape the future of AI adoption and technology investment.

The Techstrong Gang then dives into the IT service managem...

Host Alan Shimel is joined by Camberley Bates, Robert Reeves, Jack Poller, and Jack Gold to explore the expanding API economy and its impact on enterprise systems and revenue — especially in the telecommunications sector.

The gang discusses how agentic AI leverages APIs to improve efficiency in ...

Alan, Mike, Jon and Gina Rosenthal take a look at the state of DevOps in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) before discussing the impact AI agents might have on the way IT is managed.

The gang then dives into the need for greater IT resiliency following a New Relic report that puts the cost...

Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella, and Futurum Group President and COO Dan O’Brien explore how IT infrastructure must rapidly evolve to support the rise of agentic AI applications.

The Gang examines growing concerns around data center reliability — including an alarming incre...

Alan, Mike, Tracy Ragan, Camberley Bates and Jack Poller break down a new report showing AI has had little impact on employment so far. They discuss how AI is reshaping platform engineering, creating new opportunities while exposing skill gaps and security challenges. The gang also explores how t...

Mike, Jon, Fred Wilmot and Anne Ahola Ward dive into the cybersecurity implications of a decision to, for now at least, not fund the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA). Then the gang takes a look at the need for more comprehensive approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) tr...

In this episode of Techstrong Gang (TSG), the crew dives into how DeepSeek is reshaping the AI industry and what that means for American companies. With lower training costs, increased efficiency, and shifting deployment strategies, the conversation contrasts U.S. and Chinese approaches to AI. Th...

Intel is making bold moves to secure its place in the global semiconductor race. The company is raising funds and seeking government support to strengthen domestic chip production and supply chain resilience, positioning itself as “America’s Foundry.”

The Gang examines the challenges Intel faces...

Alan, Mike, Mitch and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, discuss the viability of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence initiatives before diving into how AI is being used to build software. Then the gang takes a look at the state of c...

Alan, Mike. Mitch. Camberley Bates and Andi Mann dive into the future of IT operations following the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) agents before debating which platforms have the best chance to dominate the agentic AI future.

Then the gang takes a look at an alliance between Docker, Inc. ...

Guest host Jon Swartz is joined by Stephen Foskett, Gina Rosenthal, and Ira Winkler to unpack the urgent challenges facing AI diplomacy and governance. The gang discusses the contradictions in AI advocacy and the dangers flagged by the Future of Life Institute, emphasizing the need for genuine ex...

The economic crisis in open source highlights the burden of infrastructure costs on developers and the urgent need for new business models. Recent developments in app development and wealth distribution are discussed, along with the freeloader problem that threatens sustainability. Companies are ...

Mike, Chris Blask and Jeff Reich dive into the implications of a $100 billion investment commitment that NVIDIA is making to OpenAI.

Then the gang looks at the rise of cyberattacks involving artificial intelligence (AI) technologies before delving into the reasons why systems remain vulnerable t...

Alan, Mike. Mitch, JP Morgenthal and Wickey Wang dive into the controversy surrounding the imposing of $100,000 annual H-1B visa fees by the Trump administration to reduce the number of foreign IT workers allowed to work in the U.S.

Then the gang takes a look at Google’s artificial intelligence ...

Alan, Mike, Mitch and Jack Poller break down today’s cybersecurity challenges in the age of AI. The gang looks at the risks AI introduces, why regulation matters, and how basic security hygiene and stronger authentication remain critical. They also examine how AI is being operationalized with Mon...

Nvidia is weighing an investment in Intel, drawing parallels to Microsoft’s pivotal Apple stake decades ago. Meanwhile, YouTube marks its 20th anniversary as it sharpens its AI and monetization strategy to keep pace with TikTok. But TikTok’s U.S. operations are under fire, with Oracle stepping in...

Alan, Jon , Chris , Jack and Teri Robinson discuss AI is reshaping HR and workplace dynamics. From automation and integration to trust and data privacy, the role of AI agents is rapidly evolving. We break down key announcements from Workday’s user conference, explore the impact on job security, a...

A new Spielberg movie is mentioned as the conversation introduces the speakers. The focus shifts to the funding and management of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, stressing the need for private sector involvement and a new overseeing organization. The discussion also cover...

Alan, Mitch, Stephen, Chhaya and JP dig into evolving AI safety concerns, California’s push for tech regulation, and fears that new laws could stifle innovation while favoring large companies. They also weigh the importance of data centers for startup ecosystems, with zoning laws shaping developm...