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I/O You an Explanation

Technology EN ↓ 4 episodes

Technology is moving fast. Very fast. In each episode of I/O You an Explanation, we'll tackle a topic in technology and talk to an expert. We'll have a candid conversation about where the technology came from, its impact on us, and what makes it important. Whether it's completely new to you, or you're just hearing some perspective you hadn't thought of, by the end of the episode, you'll have a better understanding of the tech that shapes our jobs and our lives.

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What Is Model Context Protocol (MCP) and How Does It Work? 28.06.2026 18:16

The input: Too much tech jargon. The output: Clarity. On this episode of I/O You an Explanation, host Dan Ciruli (VP and General Manager of Cloud Native at Nutanix) sits down with Laura Jordana (Principal Technical Marketing Engineer) to unpack this open-source protocol. Subscribe to I/O You an Explanation for monthly enterprise tech insights without the fluff.

What Edge Computing Actually Means 26.05.2026 20:07

Technology moves fast, but some of the most important infrastructural shifts are happening way out at the absolute edge of the network. In this episode of I/O You an Explanation, host Dan Ciruli sits down with Lynn Comp, Head of Data Center Group Market Readiness at Intel, to unpack why edge computing has become the hottest topic in modern architecture. From the streaming platforms caching your fa...

The Evolution of Open Source with Kelsey Hightower 23.04.2026 21:00

What does it take to turn a tech trend into a global standard? In this episode of I/O You an Explanation, recorded live at Nutanix .NEXT, host Dan Ciruli sits down with the "Explainer-in-Chief," Kelsey Hightower, to discuss the intersection of open-source legacy and the next frontier of automation. Kelsey bridges the gap between "The Before Times"—the grit of 80s gaming and the...

From Floppy Disks to Ambient Mesh: The Evolution of Service Communication with Louis Ryan 24.03.2026 22:29

How did we go from manual 15-disk Windows installs to the seamless automation of modern cloud native environments? In this inaugural episode of I/O An Explanation , host Dan Ciruli sits down with industry legend Louis Ryan (CTO of Solo.io, co-founder of Istio, and co-inventor of gRPC) to unpack the past, present, and future of how services talk to one another. We dive into the foundational technol...