65. Enterprises Shouldn't Be Outsourcing Their IT Anymore

Enterprise networks are complicated but outsourcing all of the operations team doesn’t lead to better outcomes. It’s important to remember that enterprise covers a wide range of network definitions. In this episode, Ed Weadon, Chris Grundemann, and Jody Lemoine join Tom Hollingsworth as they discuss how businesses see the network and IT in general as a cost center instead of value generation. They also talk about the various sizes of networks and why each of them has issues with the most popular outsourcing methods. They also discuss the human factor and why not all managed providers can give you the same level of service.Learn more about Networking Field Day 38 here.Host: Tom Hollingsworth, Tech Field Day Event LeadPanelists: Ed Weadon, Networking EngineerChris Grundemann, ConsultantJody Lemoine, Wireless Networking EngineerFollow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Passwords have served their use in the enterprise. We need to start moving away from simple passwords as an authentication mechanism. In this episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Tony Efantis, Karen Lopez, and Fernando Montenegro as they discuss the premise that we are long past passwords, exploring the complexities and frustrations of relying on them for myriad online accounts. The conversation highlights the concept of economic externalities, where developers easily implement simple passwords, but the burden of managing hundreds of unique credentials falls on the individual user. While passwords were initially designed for basic authentication, there has been a shift towards alternative mechanisms like one-time codes sent to email or passkeys because of user laziness and the security risks associated with password reuse and compromised credentials. Ultimately, what is needed a balanced, risk-based authentication approach is necessary, tailoring security levels to the sensitivity of the data being protected, and leveraging technologies like biometrics and background risk assessments to create a more convenient and secure user experience, even as attackers continue to evolve their methods.Panelists: Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Leader, Cybersecurity Research at The Futurum GroupKaren Lopez, Data Security ExpertTony Efantis, Network Security ExpertFollow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Watch the Presentations from Mobility Field Day here.One of the most anticipated features of Wi-Fi 7 isn’t ready for the public. Worse yet, it may never deliver on the promise of fast, reliable wireless connectivity. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Allyn Crowe, Peter Mackenzie, and Chris Reed as they discuss the way that multi-link operation (MLO) has been included in the specification for Wi-Fi 7 yet not quite implemented. They highlight the technical difficulties of deploying such a complicated protocol and how vendors are trying to squeeze every drop of performance out of their hardware. They wrap up with advice on whether or not to plan your next deployment around a technology that isn’t quite ready yet.Host:Tom HollingsworthTech Field Day: https://techfieldday.com/people/tom-hollingsworth/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd Panelists: Allyn Crowe, Principal Engineer at NexumTech Field Day: https://techfieldday.com/people/allyn-crowe/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyn-crowe/ Peter Mackenzie, Cofounder of Wi-CoTech Field Day: https://techfieldday.com/people/peter-mackenzie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenziewifi/Chris Reed, Principal Consultant at VerizonTech Field Day: https://techfieldday.com/people/chris-reed/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecmreed/Follow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Learn More from the AI Infrastructure Field Day PresentationsAI demands specialized data center designs due to its unique hardware utilization and networking needs, which require a new type of infrastructure. This Tech Field Day Podcast episode features Denise Donohue, Karen Lopez, Lino Telera, and Alastair Cooke. Network design has been a consistent part of the AI infrastructure discussions at Tech Field Day events. The need for a dedicated network to interconnect GPUs differentiates AI training and fine-tuning networks from general-purpose computing. The vast power demand for high-density GPU servers highlights a further need for different data centers with liquid cooling and massive power distribution. Model training is only one part of the AI pipeline; business value is delivered by AI inference with a different set of needs and a closer eye on financial management. Inference will likely require servers with GPUs and high-speed local storage, but not the same networking density as training and fine-tuning. Inference will also need servers adjacent to existing general-purpose infrastructure running existing business applications. Some businesses may be able to fit their AI applications into their existing data centers, but many will need to build or rent new infrastructure.HostAlastair Cooke, Tech Field Day Event LeadPanelists: Karen LopezLino TeleraDenise Donohue Follow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠⁠.

Learn more about Tech Field Day at Cisco Live!Modern networking is being disrupted in the data center but user-facing networking has largely stagnated. Users are getting slightly faster connections but everything feels mostly the same. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Sam Clements and Ed Weadon as they discuss innovation in the edge of the network. They talk about how companies like Cisco have been trying to bring users into the modern era. They talk about the centralization of management in the cloud and how competition has driven those moves. They also look ahead to Cisco Live and discuss the releases they would most like to see at the event.Host: Tom HollingsworthPanelists:Sam ClementsEd WeadonFollow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Learn More about Cloud Field Day 23Keeping every application and every scrap of data on the public cloud becomes very expensive; we need to improve our cloud economics. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Vriti Magee, Mitch Lewis, and Alastair Cooke. The belief that data is the new oil has led many companies to retain every piece of data they generate, often in object storage on public cloud platforms. The continuous growth of this data leads to a growing bill from the cloud provider, often with no clear plan in place for recouping the value of the money spent. Generative AI requires training data, which is another reason to retain everything; again, there needs to be value returned to the business. New designs for cloud applications must include data management and managed retention as key criteria. Sustainable, honest designs that enable business change are vital for delivering value back to the business.Host⁠Alastair Cooke⁠, Tech Field Day Event LeadPanelists: Mitch LewisVriti MageeFollow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Event Page: https://techfieldday.com/event/xfd13/Compliance reinforces the state of security in your organization. However, compliance in and of itself is not security. In this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Jack Poller and Milou Meier as they discuss the nuance between securing your organization and ensuring compliance. They discuss the challenges with audits and the “checkbox” mentality that has become common. They also discuss how organizations face different challenges globally and how you can help ensure that you aren’t being exposed to problems in the future.Host: Tom Hollingsworth, Tech Field Day Event LeadTech Field Day: https://techfieldday.com/people/tom-hollingsworth/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd/ PanelMilou MeierTech Field Day: https://techfieldday.com/people/milou-meier/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milou-lammers-meier-9815824b/Jack PollerTech Field Day: https://techfieldday.com/people/jack-poller/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackpoller/ Follow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Learn More about Catchpoint at Cloud Field DayYour Internet Application is full of unknowns, which will affect its performance and availability for your customers. This episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast features Catchpoint CEO and co-founder Mehdi Daoudi, Eric Wright, Jon Myer, and Alastair Cooke. Internet applications are seldom self-contained, relying on other web services for specialized functions and needing responses from the services before a final response to a user. Functions such as DDoS protection, tracking, embedded advertising, and other valuable services enable faster application feature development, but at what cost? Any delayed response from these services can slow down your application for your users, leading to dissatisfaction, even when your servers perform beautifully. Remember that the services you choose to use may, in turn, use other external services. Catchpoint champions user-centric monitoring and Internet Performance Monitoring (IPM) to complement existing APM tools. Visibility of issues outside your data center is vital to identifying issues before they become helpdesk tickets or application outages. If this Tech Field Day Podcast episode piques your interest, watch the Catchpoint appearance at Cloud Field Day on YouTube.Catchpoint Representative: Mehdi Dauodi, Cofounder and CEO, CatchpointHost: ⁠⁠Alastair Cooke⁠⁠, Tech Field Day Event LeadPanelists: ⁠Eric Wright⁠, Chief Content Officer, GTM DeltaJon Myer, Chief Content Creator, Myer MediaFollow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠⁠.

Learn More about Infoblox at Cloud Field DayManaging hybrid-cloud networks is complex due to differing architectures and naming between on-premises and the multiple public cloud platforms. This Tech Field Day Podcast episode features Glenn Sullivan, Senior Director of Product Management at Infoblox, Eric Wright, and Alastair Cooke. Each public cloud has a unique management console and network management paradigm; none provides deep integration with each other or with on-premises networking. It is left to individual customers to assemble a jigsaw of pieces into a coherent whole. Customers may not plan to use multiple public clouds, but through different project requirements or mergers and acquisitions, most large organizations find themselves in a hybrid multi-cloud environment. Combining fast-changing public cloud applications with on-premises applications further complicates network management, requiring an automation-based approach. Infoblox UDDI (Universal DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) provides a consistent, automatable interface to manage and operate basic network infrastructure across all enterprise locations. UDDI includes bi-directional operation where changes using cloud-native consoles are visible in UDDI and vice versa.Guest: Glenn Sullivan, Senior Director of Product Management at InfobloxHost: ⁠Alastair Cooke⁠, Tech Field Day Event LeadPanelists: Eric Wright, Chief Content Officer, GTM DeltaFollow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.

Learn More about Mobility Field Day 13Modern Wi-Fi connections rely on more than just raw throughput to measure performance. The complexity of wireless as a medium makes the user experience more varied and creates difficulties in troubleshooting. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Keith Parsons, Rocky Gregory, and Ron Westfall as they discuss the state of Wi-Fi and how performance works. They talk about the challenges with properly designed wireless networks and how data sheets make assumptions about the environment. They also discuss user expectations for performance and how workflows involve many moving parts that can impact overall user experiences.Host: ⁠Tom Hollingsworth, Tech Field Day Event LeadPanelists: Ron Westfall, Research Director at The Futurum GroupRocky Gregory, Principal Architect at EVOTEKKeith Parsons, Managing Director at Wireless LAN Professionals ConferenceFollow the Tech Field Day Podcast ⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠ and use the Hashtag #TFDPodcast to join the discussion. Listen to more episodes ⁠⁠on the podcast page of the website⁠⁠.Follow ⁠⁠Tech Field Day⁠⁠ for more information on upcoming and current event coverage ⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.