Exploring the Future of App Development at AppDev Field Day from KubeCon and CloudNativeCon

From IT operations, platform engineering, and DevOps to application development, we’re considering the complete software lifecycle. That’s the focus at the next Tech Field Day event, AppDev Field Day, which we’re co-locating with the incredible KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, thanks to our partners at the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and TechStrong TV. We’ll be coming to you live and direct from Salt Lake City on November 12th and 13th. Tune in live on LinkedIn, DevOps.com, Techstrong TV, and check out the Tech Field Day website for the complete schedule.

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Tech Field Day has partnered with Mitch Ashley of the Futurum Group to organize the AppDev Field Day event. We’re kicking off our next event in this series next week, broadcasting live from Salt Lake City on Techstrong TV.

Event Schedule

We’ll kick things off at AppDev Field Day on Tuesday at 1:00 MT, 12:00 PT with SOUTHWORKS. They’ll explore the future of cloud migration and multi-cloud strategies, demonstrating how SOUTHWORKS leverages CNCF technologies to help customers realize the potential of multi-cloud.

At 2:30 MT, we’re welcoming Heroku, a Salesforce company, to AppDev Field Day. Heroku will showcase its evolving platform capabilities, including new developments in Cloud Native Buildpacks and OpenTelemetry, while reflecting on a decade of container-driven transformation in application development.

On Wednesday at 12:00 MT, 11:00 PT, we’ll be introduced to Codiac, a new company that simplifies container and cluster management, allowing organizations to focus on software development and applications.

Watch AppDev Field Day Live

All of our sessions are broadcast live on LinkedIn and Techstrong TV, as well as the Tech Field Day website and partner sites including DevOps.com. The presentations are recorded and shared on the Tech Field Day YouTube channel as well as on TechStrong TV. We welcome participation on X/Twitter or Mastodon using #ADFD2, as well as on LinkedIn.

You can learn more about the event and our panel of independent technical influencers on the Tech field Day website as well. Each of our delegates has their own blog, podcast, or social media platform where they share their thoughts on enterprise technology.

Thank you for joining AppDev Field Day live on November 12th and 13th on our social media channels. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on X/Twitter, Mastodon, or LinkedIn for more Field Day updates.

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What Another Trump Presidency Means for Enterprise Tech | The Gestalt IT Rundown: November 6, 2024

Another Trump presidency could bring significant implications for enterprise tech, particularly through a focus on deregulation, increased M&A, and expanded Big Tech investments. this also extends to advancements in military technology, Israel’s influence on cybersecurity, the impact of initiatives like StarLink and rural broadband on connectivity, nuclear energy, AI, the CHIPS Act, and the expanding space industry. Altogether, these insights suggest that a pro-deregulation agenda, aiming to remove ten regulations for each new one introduced, could profoundly shape the future of enterprise technology. This and more on the Gestalt IT Rundown.

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1:54 – Log-in Bug Infects Okta

Okta recently disclosed a security vulnerability that allowed users to log in without a correct password under specific conditions, such as usernames over 52 characters, the presence of a stored cache key, no two-factor authentication, and Okta’s authentication agent being down or overloaded. Okta has since fixed the issue by updating its cryptographic algorithm and advises affected customers to review access logs from the past three months.

Read More: Okta Bug Allowed Log-Ins Without a Correct Password

4:14 – Nuclear Amazon Datacenters Denied over Safety Concerns

Back on Oct 2, Tom and I talked about nuclear power for AI datacenters. Amazon’s plans to power new U.S. datacenters with nuclear energy faced a setback after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected an agreement allowing it to draw additional power from the Susquehanna nuclear plant, citing potential impacts on grid reliability and consumer costs. Despite FERC Chairman Willie L. Phillips advocating for approval, FERC ruled that the proposal lacked sufficient support, raising concerns over preferential treatment and the potential effects of similar arrangements on the grid in future cases.

Read More: Amazon’s nuclear datacenter dreams stall as watchdog rejects power deal

Read More: Endangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center

7:56 – Microsoft Recalls Recall. Again.

Microsoft has once again delayed the release of its new AI Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs, pushing the preview for Windows Insiders to December. Recall, which was originally slated for an October release, has been plagued by concerns about its security and privacy implications. The delays stem from Microsoft’s efforts to address these concerns by making Recall an opt-in feature that can be fully uninstalled. Microsoft has been working to fix bugs in how the feature appears and is controlled in Windows 11. The company remains committed to delivering a secure and trusted experience with Recall.

Read More: Microsoft is delaying the recall feature for CoPilot Plus PCs again, all we know

10:58 – Cloudera Launches Private Link

Cloudera recently launched the Cloudera Private Link Network, a service designed to provide secure, internet-free connectivity across multi-cloud environments. This network allows data to travel securely between customer workloads and Cloudera’s Control Plane without traversing the public internet, addressing privacy and regulatory concerns for industries like finance, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. By using services like AWS PrivateLink and Azure Private Link, the Private Link Network enables consistent security across cloud providers, reducing the complexities of cross-cloud setups and lowering total costs by simplifying network management. This development marks Cloudera’s effort to support enterprises with strict data protection needs in leveraging multi-cloud environments efficiently. For more on this, let’s turn to our colleague Mitch Ashley.

Read More: Cloudera Launches Private Link for Secure Multi-Cloud Connectivity

14:50 – Google Cloud gets Multi-Factor Authentication

In response to rising cyber threats and high-profile data breaches, Google has announced that it will require all Google Cloud users to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) by 2025. Starting this month, users will receive reminders to implement MFA, with mandatory enforcement beginning in the new year. This policy shift, aimed at protecting against unauthorized access through stolen credentials, aligns Google with other cloud giants like AWS and Microsoft, which have also moved to enforce MFA. Google says this requirement addresses the heightened security risks in enterprise cloud environments, where sensitive data remains a prime target for cyberattacks.

Read More: Google Cloud to make multi-factor authentication mandatory in 2025

17:33 – Supermicro Faces Financial Woes as NVIDIA Seeks New Suppliers

Needham suspended its buy rating for Super Micro Computer (SMCI) after Ernst & Young resigned as auditor, citing governance issues and concerns about financial transparency amid an ongoing DOJ investigation and Hindenburg Research’s allegations of accounting manipulation. In response, NVIDIA is redirecting AI server orders to other suppliers to maintain supply chain stability, as Supermicro’s stock faces volatility and potential delisting risk.

Read More: Super Micro shares tumble following disturbing news

Read More: Nvidia steps in to restructure Supermicro orders, reshaping AI supply chain

22:07 – What Another Trump Presidency Means for Enterprise Tech

Another Trump presidency could bring significant implications for enterprise tech, particularly through a focus on deregulation, increased M&A, and expanded Big Tech investments. this also extends to advancements in military technology, Israel’s influence on cybersecurity, the impact of initiatives like StarLink and rural broadband on connectivity, nuclear energy, AI, the CHIPS Act, and the expanding space industry. Altogether, these insights suggest that a pro-deregulation agenda, aiming to remove ten regulations for each new one introduced, could profoundly shape the future of enterprise technology.

The Weeks Ahead

Networking Field Day 36 – November 6 – 7

AppDev Field Day 2 – November 12 – 13

Mobility Field Day 12 – November 20 – 21

Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day are now part of The Futurum Group.

The Gestalt IT Rundown is your look at the IT news of the week. Be sure to subscribe to Gestalt IT on YouTube for even more weekly video content.

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The Shifting Focus of AI at AI Field Day 5

Enterprise AI is rapidly advancing, with real-world applications emerging daily. As we move beyond the initial hype surrounding large language models and massive training clusters, the focus shifts toward vector databases, agentic AI, and integrations that support a wide range of solutions. This is the central theme of AI Field Day, a three-day event dedicated to exploring modern artificial intelligence applications.

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Event Schedule

AI Field Day will be broadcast live on LinkedIn and Techstrong.TV, starting at 8:00 AM Pacific time, running from Wednesday through Friday with presentations throughout each day. All sessions will be recorded and posted on YouTube for those unable to attend live. Our next AI Field Day event will be held from September 11 to 13, and we invite you to join us live or watch the recordings. Here’s an overview of what to look forward to.

On Wednesday, the event kicks off at 8:00 AM Pacific with Keysight, a leader in design emulation and testing. Their network testing products help customers ensure that AI solutions perform well in real-world environments. At 10:30 AM, Integrail will demonstrate how they are bringing agentic AI to production with their enterprise AI platform, enabling customers to easily build and deploy custom AI applications and automate business workflows. Later in the day, Cisco will present at 2:00 PM, discussing how they are developing AI-ready infrastructure and empowering network operations and security in the AI era.

On Thursday, VMware by Broadcom will present at 10:30 AM, continuing their discussion on private AI, a topic highlighted at the previous AI Field Day event. VMware’s private AI solutions provide customers with the tools to build best-in-class applications within an open and flexible ecosystem. Elastic, a leader in database technology, will take the stage at 2:00 PM. to discuss their scalable Elastic search platform, which supports advanced vector databases for modern AI applications.

On Friday, networking giant Arista will showcase their latest products and AI features. Their presentation will include deep dives into network design for AI applications and insights into their AI agent technology.

In addition to the live presentations, you can listen to the AI Field Day delegates on the Tech Field Day Podcast, which aired two episodes in August to dispel AI myths. We will also be recording two special episodes during the event. Be sure to check out our appearances on Techstrong Gang, the Gestalt IT Rundown, and the Utilizing Tech series, which explored AI data infrastructure. You can also look forward to behind-the-scenes content, tech talks, and additional segments recorded live from Silicon Valley.

Watch AI Field Day Live

Join the conversation on social media using #AIFD5 and visit the Tech Field Day website to learn more. Our panel of independent technical influencers will be sharing their thoughts through blogs, podcasts, and social media channels. Notable delegates include Alistair Cooke from the Futurum Group and Mitch Ashley from Techstrong.

We hope you’ll join us for AI Field Day, September 11-13. While you’re on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and follow our LinkedIn page for more exciting Field Day content.

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