Laketec Network Buzz

Shaping the Future of Networking: A Conversation with Bob Friday, Co-Founder of Mist Networks Welcome to another episode of Network Buzz, the Laketec podcast! In this episode, we sit down with networking industry veteran Bob Friday, co-founder of Mist Networks. Join us as Bob discusses his remarkable journey in the networking world, from the early days of Metro Ricochet to the groundbreaking innov...

Network Automation Insights & Holiday Beers - The Network Buzz Episode In this episode of The Network Buzz, host Mike Trappe welcomes special guests Phil Wightman and Jason Gintert. This engaging episode covers a range of topics including the introduction of New Central from Aruba HPE Networking, the practical applications of network automation, and the transformative role of AI in IT. The con...

Navigating Network as a Service (NaaS) with HPE's Jeff Searson | The Network Buzz Rising technology costs and shrinking IT workforce has organizations looking for help. Laketec hosts HPE GreenLake leader, Jeff Searson, for a discussion about the increasing demand for financial and network management resources that can help. Watch and listen for Jeff's expert opinion about where this industry is go...

In this episode of The Network Buzz, host Mike Trappe and guest Phil discuss the intricacies of network segmentation. They cover the basics of Layer 2 VLANs, Layer 3 segmentation, and delve into advanced topics like VXLAN and microsegmentation. They also highlight the benefits of using stateful firewalls, both at the edge and in data centers, to enhance security and efficiency. The conversation is...

Celebrating One Year of Network Buzz with E-Rate Insights In this special one-year anniversary episode of Network Buzz, Mike Trappe is joined by Dan Rivera, US Sled Director at HP Aruba Networks, to discuss the E-Rate program's historical context, evolution, and future. The conversation dives deep into the program's funding stability, cybersecurity pilot initiatives, and the potential for network...

In this episode of Laketec Network Buzz, host Mike Trappe sits down with Jason Gintert, CTO of Laketec, to explore the real-world applications of AI in networking. Jason shares his journey from tech support to leadership, discusses the evolution of AI and large language models, and breaks down how AI is transforming network management and operations. https://lnkd.in/edhtCkk2 Key topics include: ✅...

In this episode of Laketec Network Buzz, host Mike Trappe sits down with Jason Gintert, CTO of Laketec, to explore the real-world applications of AI in networking. Jason shares his journey from tech support to leadership, discusses the evolution of AI and large language models, and breaks down how AI is transforming network management and operations. Key topics include: ✅ The difference between g...

In this episode of The Network Buzz, Mike and Phil break down everything that came out of HPE Discover 2025—including one of the biggest headlines in networking this year: HPE’s acquisition of Juniper. They talk through what it means for the market, how it could shift the competitive landscape, and what’s ahead for Aruba and AI in the enterprise network.

In this episode of The Network Buzz, host Mike Trappe dives into virtualization alternatives and the Broadcom-VMware situation with guest Josh Arnold. Josh, a specialist with 15 years of experience, shares his professional journey and insights into various virtualization technologies. They cover competitors in the market, including Hyper V, HPE VM Essentials, Proxmox, Nutanix, and Azure Local. The...

In this episode of The Network Buzz, host Mike Trappe dives into virtualization alternatives and the Broadcom-VMware situation with guest Josh Arnold. Josh, a specialist with 15 years of experience, shares his professional journey and insights into various virtualization technologies. They cover competitors in the market, including Hyper V, HPE VM Essentials, Proxmox, Nutanix, and Azure Local. The...

Details of the Intel BE200 WiFi 7 Chipset are reviewed. This covers specifications, Spectrum Analysis and Packet Captures reviewing the MLO operations. Wifi Alliance cert: https://www.wi-fi.org/product-finder-results?keywords=BE200 - Download the PDF to see full details Wifi 7 Entire Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGKFJwlVHHL5QScOYA74UGpQMf46i1Ang WiFi 7 Discussion / Overview with...

We review the details of the Qualcomm NCM865 WiFi 7 Adapter. This covers specifications, Spectrum Analysis and Packet Captures reviewing the MLO operations. Wifi Alliance cert: https://www.wi-fi.org/product-finder-results?keywords=NCM865 - Download the PDF to see full details Wifi 7 Entire Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGKFJwlVHHL5QScOYA74UGpQMf46i1Ang WiFi 7 Discussion / Overview...

Analysis of the MLO Elements of the Aruba AP-755 Beacon Frames Check out the Wifi 7 Video series! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhi1J7-358&t=40s Wifi Alliance Certification - After opening, click right arrow to see the Windows 11 Cert. Then click the little icon to download the certification paper listing all the capabilities that have been certified. https://www.wi-fi.org/product-finder-re...

On this episode, HPE Aruba Field CTO, John Speigel, was kind enough to join us to talk about Zero Trust Network Security principles and the evolution of Cloud security using SASE.