Tech Field Day Takeaways
15 Episodes
The Tech Field Day event leads give their big takeaways from each event, giving insights and opinions on the topics, presentations, delegates, activities, and more.
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AI-Ready Storage, Next-Gen Arrays, and Cloud-Native Data Platforms at NetApp INSIGHT 2025
Episode 1
From hybrid clouds to AI-optimized arrays, NetApp demonstrated how enterprises can turn data into a true competitive advantage. In his key takeaways from the Tech Field Day Experience at NetApp INSIGHT 2025, Stephen Foskett explores how NetApp is transforming storage for the AI era. Key takeaways...
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Stopping Attacks, Smarter Identity, and Edge-First Security - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 2
At Security Field Day, Tom Hollingsworth and the Tech Field Day delegates explored how DNS defense can disrupt modern attacks, why centralized identity management reduces risk and friction, and how security must move beyond the traditional perimeter as users and data shift to the cloud. We also w...
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Enterprise AI, Generative AI, Build vs Buy, and Data Best Practices from AI Infrastructure Field Day
Episode 3
Alastair Cooke, event lead at Tech Field Day, shared his key takeaways from AI Infrastructure Field Day 3 in September 2025, highlighting a shift from experimentation to production-ready AI applications. He emphasized the importance of automated platforms that simplify deployment, the trade-offs ...
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How the Mainframe Is Evolving with AI, DevOps, and New Talent from SHARE Cleveland 2025
Episode 4
SHARE Cleveland 2025 brought the mainframe community together for a week of learning, connection, and innovation. Highlights included Broadcom’s AI/ML-driven WatchTower platform for smarter observability, PopUp Mainframe’s DevOps-inspired agility with instant environment provisioning and rollback...
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HPE Aruba, Aviz Networks, & cPacket are Shaping the Future of Networking - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 5
On this episode of Tech Field Day Takeaways from Networking Field Day 38, Tom Hollingsworth shares his key observations from the event and highlights the trends driving the future of enterprise networking.
He begins by noting a shift in focus away from the network operating system itself. Compan...
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AI, Industrial Networking, and Cisco's Custom Silicon at Cisco Live 2025 - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 6
At Cisco Live US 2025, Tom Hollingsworth shared that Cisco focused heavily on AI, industrial networking, and SiliconOne. Cisco introduced AgenticOps, using AI and conversational tools to improve operations and boost security with deeper Splunk integration. In industrial networking, they released ...
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AI, Cloud Strategy, & Data Control for Modern Cloud at Cloud Field Day 23 - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 7
In his key takeaways from Cloud Field Day, Alastair Cooke pointed to cyber resilience and data sovereignty as major forces shaping cloud modernization. Many organizations are keeping compliance-heavy and legacy applications on-premises, while adopting cloud as an operational model rather than a f...
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Key Cybersecurity Takeaways from The Futurum Group's Fernando Montenegro - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 8
Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead for Cybersecurity Research at The Futurum Group, shares key reflections from his first Security Field Day. He praises the event’s format, noting its effective balance of in-depth discussions, transparency, and private breakout sessions that encourage cand...
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Cybersecurity Trends and Futurum Research at Security Field Day 13 - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 9
In this Tech Field Day Takeaways episode from Security Field Day 13, Tom Hollingsworth breaks down his key cybersecurity takeaways from the event. From Dell Technologies’ deep dive into end-to-end supply chain security, to Veeam’s innovative approach to modern data protection, Tom discusses how c...
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Data Strategy Advancement, Agentic Innovation, & More from Qlik Connect - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 10
Qlik Connect Presentation Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLinuRwpnsHaeub7Fdxh1fkuoDP5-mYZRc
Stephen Foskett and the Tech Field Day delegates attended Qlik Connect to learn more about how Qlik is expanding its data capabilities. With the recent acquisition of Upsolver, Qlik is stre...
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Key Takeaways and Insights from Mobility Field Day 13 - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 11
Watch Videos from MFD13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKrHCv5jArY&list=PLinuRwpnsHacvm_NA6qqs7RVHUXu9wNmP
Tom Hollingsworth shared his top takeaways from Mobility Field Day 13. First, large venue Wi-Fi is becoming essential for live events and a key area for innovation, highlighted by Fortine...
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Our Major Takeaways from AI Infrastructure Field Day 2 - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 12
In this episode of Tech Field Day Takeaways from AI Infrastructure Field Day, Alastair Cooke, shares key insights from the event, highlighting how AI infrastructure must align with each phase of the AI pipeline—from data ingestion to training, fine-tuning, and inference. Training phases demand hi...
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Big Takeaways from the HPE ProLiant Gen12 Deep Dive with Tech Field Day - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 13
HPE ProLiant Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLinuRwpnsHaf_s_gvj87SY2wr0qqvsD-G
Stephen Foskett gives his big takeaways from the Tech Field Day exclusive event with HPE discussing their ProLiant Gen12 line of servers. Server hardware proved it’s more critical than ever. With “the c...
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Key Takeaways from Networking Field Day 37: AI, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Networks - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 14
Event Page: https://techfieldday.com/event/nfd37/
At Networking Field Day 37, key presentations focused on advancing the intelligence, security, and sovereignty of modern networks. Tom Hollingsworth’s key takeaways include BT’s look at the long-term impact of quantum computing on telecommunicati...
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Key Takeaways on Hybrid Cloud Networking, Security, and Protection from Cloud Field Day 22 - Tech Field Day Takeaways
Episode 15
Alastair Cooke breaks down his big takeaways from Cloud Field Day 22. Hybrid cloud networking is inherently complex due to differing approaches among cloud providers, constant changes in deployments, and the ongoing responsibility for security. Understanding the fundamentals is crucial, requiring...