IT SPARC Cast

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou dive into the complexities of open source funding, the future of data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors, and critical security vulnerabilities you need to know about. With a CVE hitting your firewall hard and the increasing fragility of AI systems, we cover what you need to secure your enterprise IT systems. Tune in for insights from s...

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast , John and Lou tackle the latest tech news, including a troubling Microsoft vulnerability affecting Mac apps, a phishing scam using physical mail, and malware targeting air-gapped networks. They also preview an upcoming book critiquing tech management practices and delve into Gartner’s 2024 tech trends. Tune in for insights, opinions, and practical advice for stayi...

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou dive into Dell’s controversial return to office mandate, the future of Intel’s chip strategy, and the latest on Linux vulnerabilities. They discuss disaster recovery strategies, cybersecurity awareness, and how being prepared beats being lucky when disasters strike. Tune in for Lou’s Hot Take on crisis management and how IT pros can navigate unexpecte...

IT SPARC Cast - September 27 2024: Old-School Linux, AI Monetization, and Unpatched Linux Exploits Brief Description: In this week’s episode, John and Lou dive into the latest IT news with a nostalgic look at Linux running on a 1971 Intel processor, Cloudflare’s new AI bot marketplace, and an alarming unpatched vulnerability in the Linux kernel. They explore the implications of these stories for t...

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, hosts John Barger and Lou Schmidt dive into the latest developments in the IT industry. They discuss the potential security risks associated with Microsoft’s Copilot, Intuit’s new enterprise suite, and the significant layoffs at Cisco and IBM. In the CVE of the Week, they explore an advanced phishing attack exploiting HTTP refresh in email. John’s Hot Take address...

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt delve into the latest IT news, including a novel attack vector that uses radio signals from RAM to break into air-gapped networks, Oracle’s ambitious plans to power data centers with nuclear reactors, and the phasing out of ActiveX by Microsoft. Lou also introduces the power of eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) technology in his Ho...

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt discuss Intel’s exciting new Lunar Lake CPUs and their potential impact on mobile IT. The duo dives into crypto jacking attacks targeting Atlassian Confluence servers and the critical vulnerabilities that could leave your systems at risk. The discussion continues with how IT can better support the remote workforce, from technical tools...

Show Notes: Intro: •Episode introduction and overview of topics to be discussed. •Key Headlines: Polaris Dawn Mission and its implications for Starlink, Cisco’s latest round of layoffs, and Microsoft’s TCP/IP stack vulnerability. News Bytes: •Starlink & Polaris Dawn: Discussion on the Polaris Dawn mission and how its new Starlink capabilities could impact high-performance networks and real-tim...

In the inaugural episode of  IT SPARC Cast , John Barger and Lou Schmidt dive into the latest happenings in the IT world with a mix of insights and a touch of humor. NEWS BYTES: • Extreme Networks Teams Up with Intel:  A new alliance aims to supercharge AI capabilities within Extreme’s platform. • Messy Data Hinders AI Adoption:  Learn why disorganized data is holding enterprises ba...