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In this episode we are diving into the world of liquid cooling. It’s become a topic of much discussion over the course of the last year, and is being hailed as an essential part of future data centre and HPC architecture. But, what makes liquid cooling so essential, and why are we reaching the limits of air cooling technology? Joining us to discuss is Benjamin Kufahl, Senior Liquid Cooling Expert...

In this episode we are taking a behind-the-scenes look at connectivity in one of the most exciting and immersive sporting organizations in the world: Tottenham Hotspur FC. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, opened in 2019, has a capacity of almost 63,000 people - and is popular not just for matches, but events and conferences too. A modern, huge capacity stadium and millions of fans around the world m...

In this episode we are looking at something rather practical: How to take an AI strategy from dream to reality. In many cases, when organizations decide they want an AI solution, they need help and guidance designing it, and getting the most out of it. So, what does an effective AI-building strategy look like? To find out, this week we’re joined by Jimmy Whitaker, Chief Scientist of AI and Strateg...

In this episode we are looking at how technology is enabling as close as possible to 100% up-time for the most mission-critical business operations. We’ll be looking at how software and hardware are coming together to ensure the absolute pinnacle of reliability, and what it means for our organizations. Joining us to discuss is Casey Taylor, Vice President and General Manager of HPE NonStop. This i...

Watch the video version of this episode : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-qC5Qd_zHY This week, we’re taking a look at what it takes to excel in one of the most extreme and competitive sporting arenas, Formula 1 racing – with a very special guest, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team driver, George Russell. We’ll be discussing what it takes to stay ahead, the role of technology in racing, how it takes a...

In this episode we are looking at private cellular networks, a hot-topic in the networking space. In 2023, the 5G private network market was worth $2 billion. That’s expected to grow to over $30 billion by 2030 (see Kaleido report below), despite 5G being unlikely to overtake 4G as the dominant private networking technology until 2027. So, why is private 5G networking such a growth area, and what...

In this episode, we’re heading to Barcelona for HPE Discover 2024, the second HPE Discover of 2024 following Las Vegas in June. Once again we’ll be breaking down HPE President and CEO Antonio Neri’s multimedia keynote – networking, cooling, storage, HPC, Ops and – of course – AI all featured throughout. So what does it mean for the future of tech? Joining us to offer his thoughts is Clesmie Burden...

In this episode we are looking at how AI is forcing us to rethink efficiency - and pushing us to do better. As the energy usage of our IT infrastructure - especially data centers - creeps ever higher, organizations are thinking more seriously about how to make the whole process more efficient, and get more out of the tech and resources we have - potentially making AI not only more sustainable, but...

In this episode we are looking at a topic which organizations and even Governments have been rushing to adopt - AI and skills in the workforce. The rise of Generative AI has seen a seismic shift in the way we do business over the last couple of years, not just in tech but across every sector. And that presents an issue for the workforce at large - how do non-IT departments and fields, managers, ed...

In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at two increasingly important cybersecurity technologies: Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Software Security Edge (SSE). To help dissect these technologies and what they could mean for organizations in the face of the ever-increasing risk from ransomware, we’re joined again by John Spiegel, and Jaye Tillson. They are both Field CTOs and Distinguished Tec...

In this episode, we’ll be taking  a look at the overall cybersecurity landscape in 2024. We’ll be asking how threats have evolved, how new tools are helping us attack and defend our organizations, and what to be aware of in the coming months. To navigate the field, we’re joined by Technology Now first-timer John Spiegel, and returning friend of the podcast, Jaye Tilson. They are both Field CTOs an...

In this episode we are looking at the topic of modern day slavery in the tech supply chain, examining where it can be found, and what can be done about it. To tackle this important topic, we’re joined by humanitarian photographer and anti-slavery activist Lisa Kristine, founder of the Human Thread Foundation. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look...

In this episode we revisiting last week’s topic of cybersecurity and mental health – this time, looking at how our mental health state affects our ability to be able to make good cybersecurity decisions. To break down this important topic, we’re joined once again by Catherine Knibbs, a Psychotherapist and specialist in online harms. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterp...

In this episode we are looking at a topic which we could spend a whole lot longer than one episode on, so we’re going to make it a two-parter - cybersecurity and mental health.  We’ll be looking at two aspects in particular - why our health data is particularly vulnerable and of interest to criminals, and how our mental health state affects our ability to be able to make good cybersecurity decisio...

Some of you listening might be thinking that Wifi 6 only launched a couple of years ago, and, well, you’d be forgiven for doing so. Launched in 2020, its rollour was hamstrung by COVID and the standard only became dominant in the last year or two. But now there’s a new standard: WiFi 7. It’s due to be ratified by the end of this year, although it’s already appearing in certain products. It promise...

In this episode we are looking at the growing market for no code or low code app development. The premise is simple. Rather than coding an app or tool yourself, you simply drag and drop pre-existing components, data sources, and data outputs into a map, and set the actions to whatever you need. However, there are challenges, including the creation of shadow IT systems within an organization, and g...

2024 has already been a difficult year for extreme weather. The hurricane season on the eastern seaboard of North America is already one of the earliest active seasons on record. Meanwhile, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the US, as of August 8th, this year has already seen 19 weather events cause damage upwards of a billion dollars, with 149 people left...

The global market for databases grew by 12.8% in 2023, according research by Gartner, and is now worth some $102bn annually. Within that, data science and AI platforms were the fastest-growing subsegments. Clearly, there’s a growing need for smart database solutions that can interpret data and provide insights to all levels and roles within an organization. And it’s one of those solutions we’re lo...

Machine-learning based Generative AI is inherently inefficient. Training models by sifting findings again and again until a suitable output is generated is a time-consuming – end energy-consuming – process. So, could there be a better way to look at training our AI systems? Well, one possible option is physics-based AI, where training is viewed as an energy grid, and the best possible route though...

There are math problems that are hard. So hard that even current computers cannot solve them. To get around these problems, we need to re-think the very foundation of how we architect our IT, by using a technological field called 'novel accelerators'. It sounds complicated, but today's guest is particularly skilled at explaining incredibly complicated concepts. He says: "Right now, Generative AI a...

In this episode, we’ll be taking you on a trip to London for the final race weekend of the 10th season of the Formula E championship, which was held on the weekend of the 20th and 21st July. We’ve been looking at the tech behind the event, how Formula E is transforming the world of racing, and what our organisations can learn from the cutting edge of motorsport. One of those areas is in training a...

Subscription-based IT is becoming increasingly popular – not just for software, but also for hardware. This means our IT is increasingly not a capital investment, but an operational expense, which means different people are paying for it from different budgets. And those people aren’t always the most IT savvy. So, what does this mean for our organisations, and how do we make sure that the right pe...

In the past couple of years, the world has seen the unprecedented growth and development of machine learning and AI applications, along with a huge spike in demand for new systems. This rising demand for AI services has, according to today’s guest, stifled competition to supply AI to those with a lot of resources, and caused uneven access for the rest of us. In this episode we are looking at reduc...

In this episode we are looking at the dilemma being faced by organisations across the world when it comes to moving forward with innovations in technology, whilst also being wary of cyber security issues. In fact, according to research by HPE Aruba Networking, just under two thirds of IT leaders believe their companies are missing out for that very reason. Here to discuss an approach to balancing...

In this episode, we are looking at improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of our computer workloads by shifting them around the world in real-time - something called ‘geo-distribution’. The idea involves looking at real time global energy production- ideally from renewable sources - and a load of other factors including weather, water tables and more. By comparing these factors as well...