Best Self Storage Software Podcasts (2025)

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From green energy to property woes, China turns to financial engineering 16:53

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Solar and wind farm builder Xinte has announced plans to start collateralizing its assets using asset backed securities. Is this the start of a new trend for such companies? And China International Travel is spinning off its real estate business that was once a money spinner but has become a dud lately with the sinking property market. How should i…

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82. NetAIOps Has Its Challenges 27:41

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Learn more about Networking Field Day 39 here. The industry has embraced AI for every possible problem. Operations will eventually embrace it as well but questions remain about how it will be implemented. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth sits down with Pete Welcher, Rita Younger, and Jonathan Davis to discuss the issues that remain with implement…

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From software to the skies, China’s self-sufficiency drive meets economic reality 14:54

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Observers noticed a key government document on rare earths was created using homegrown Chinese word processing software. Is this part of China's "delete America" campaign? And China's homegrown C919 regional jet has suffered a setback after Vietnam's Vietjet returned two leased models. What does this mean for the aircraft's future?…

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81. Ready or Not, AI is Coming to the Enterprise 35:45

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Learn more about AI Field Day 7 on our website. Despite widespread skepticism, AI is already widely used in the enterprise, often in the form of so-called shadow applications outside traditional IT. This episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast, recorded on the eve of AI Field Day, features delegates Ryan Booth and Dave Graham discussing the real stat…

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Building Soldiers, Not Staff: Culture and Growth at The Storage Mall with Frank Certo 51:22

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Frank Certo, COO of The Storage Mall, shares how leadership, consistency, and culture drive performance across one of the fastest-growing third-party management companies in self-storage. From hockey coach to sales trainer to operations leader, Frank brings decades of experience building high-performing teams that think like owners. He discusses th…

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China bets big on stocks as consumers fret over pre-made food 18:40

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Team China has pumped $550 billion into the country's two main stock markets, buying up nearly 5% of the market value of all listed companies. What's the thinking behind this strategy? And pre-made foods are in the spotlight after a popular blogger criticized a major restaurant chain for using such products. Why is this such a sensitive subject in …

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80. Private Cloud is Not just Self-Service Virtualization 28:14

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Learn more about Cloud Field Day 24 here. Private cloud is not just virtualization 4.0, self-service VM deployment doesn’t fulfil the same need as the Public Cloud. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Mike Graff, Jon Hildebrand, and Alastair Cooke. Private cloud has evolved from simple virtualization to a more comprehensive, cloud-l…

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Nasdaq gets tough on small Chinese IPOs, as an AI-fueled energy storage boom takes off 20:30

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The Nasdaq is preparing to crack down on smaller listings by Chinese companies. What's driving the move, and what are the broader implications? And energy storage has become the latest flavor of the day by new Chinese IPO candidates. What's driving this trend, and is it real or just another bubble?By Bamboo Works

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SPOTLIGHT: Your Edge Projects will Fail Without Fleet Lifecycle Management with ZEDEDA 27:42

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Projects to deliver applications to edge locations will fail without comprehensive fleet lifecycle management. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Sachin Vasudeva from Zededa discussing the importance of long-term edge management with Guy Currier and Alastair Cooke. There are unique challenges of managing edge deployments compared t…

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SPOTLIGHT: Every AI Strategy Needs a Data Protection Strategy with Commvault 32:39

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More Information on Commvault Shift Every company lives in fear of a ransomware attack, whether they have suffered one or not, and this is even more critical in the era of AI. This episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast looks forward to Commvault SHIFT in November with a discussion of the importance of data protection to AI applications with Tim Zon…

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SPOTLIGHT. Moving Enterprise AI Applications From Experiments to Production with NetApp 34:10

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More information on NetApp Insight Running enterprise applications in production is a lot different from the AI experiments many of us have been involved with so far. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded prior to NetApp Insight 2025, features Ingo Fuchs from NetApp along with Gina Rosenthal, Glenn Dekhayser, and Stephen Foskett. AI …

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From 32 to 600: How SAM Grew With Marketing at the Core with Melissa Stiles 31:10

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Melissa Stiles, Chief Marketing Officer of Storage Asset Management (SAM), shares her journey from answering a blind ad to leading one of the largest third-party management companies in self-storage. Overseeing marketing, revenue management, business development, and communications, Melissa has helped SAM grow from 32 stores to nearly 600. In this …

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Cango to build on bitcoin mining foundation with HPC pivot 25:46

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Cango's public relations and investor relations director Juliet Ye details the company's strategic pivot to transform from a pure-play crypto miner into an integrated energy and high-performance computing (HPC) platform. The multi-phase strategy leverages Cango's existing energy and computing infrastructure as a foundation to build a more diverse b…

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China tech: virtualizing debt, AI for daters 18:42

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Linklogis has jumped on the crypto bandwagon in a new blockchain alliance with XRP Ledger, owner of the ripple cryptocurrency. What's the significance of this tie-up? And leading dating app operator Hello Group has added an AI function that suggests ice-breakers for young men to say to their dates. Will this help to get young people spending again?…

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76. Passkeys are the Future 22:13

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Learn more about Security Field Day here. Passwords create friction and therefore users find ways around them. New technology such as secure enclaves and PKI allow us to create better solutions like passkeys. In this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast. Alan Shimel and Kate Scarcella join Tom Hollingsworth to discuss the problems with traditional…

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Dancing robots and K-pop diplomacy: China's economic and social gambits 18:01

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Unitree plans to file for an IPO by year end, capitalizing on the recent popularity of its dancing humanoid robots. But are these products really ready for market? And China has quietly lifted a nearly decade-old ban on K-Pop. What's behind the sudden change of heart?By Bamboo Works

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SPOTLIGHT. Unified Flash Memory and Reduced HBM are Reshaping AI Training and Inference with Phison 23:42

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AI will need less HBM (high bandwidth memory) because flash memory unification is changing training and inference. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Sebastien Jean from Phison, Max Mortillaro, Brian Martin, and Alastair Cooke. Training, fine-tuning, and inference with Large Language Models traditionally use GPUs with high bandwidt…

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China’s state-driven stocks, and its corporate wars abroad 17:19

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China's stock market rally is fast approaching its one-year mark, with the benchmark Hang Seng and Shanghai composite indexes both up around 40%. How much longer can it last, especially given the weak state of China's economy? And internet giants Meituan and DiDi have sued each other in Brazil, where they are competing in the takeout dining market.…

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74. Software is Automating Your AI Data Centre Infrastructure 27:34

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Learn more about AI Infrastructure Field Day 3 here. Hardware always matters, especially in AI and now software is automating your AI data centre infrastructure. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Gina Rosenthal, Barton George, Andy Banta, and Alastair Cooke. Generative AI brought new hardware into enterprise data centres; GPUs, TP…

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China moves to end solar bloodbath, as East Buy chases warehouse club crown 16:44

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China is floating yet another plan to rescue its oversupplied solar sector, including a mass shuttering of excess capacity. Will the government-led effort work this time? And a former online educator says it wants to become the new online Sam's Club of China. Does East Buy have what it takes to succeed?…

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73. Agentic AI Spells the End of Dial Twiddlers 28:25

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You aren’t in the business of twiddling the dials, even though the dials may still be important. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Guy Currier, Jay Cuthrell, and Alastair Cooke. Knowledge of all the dials and controls has historically been a defining characteristic of infrastructure experts. The introduction of infrastructure as a…

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China plays defense on EV batteries, offense on hydrogen 16:01

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China rolls out new rules restricting the export of cutting-edge technology for EV battery manufacturing. How will this affect Chinese battery makers setting up factories abroad? And hydrogen fuel cell maker Refire reports its revenue fell 10% in the first half of the year. What does this say about a Chinese sector that's getting huge government su…

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SPOTLIGHT: Networks Need Agentic AI with HPE Juniper Networking 31:34

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Agentic AI is reshaping the IT landscape and networking is no exception. Building upon the previous research into machine learning means we have a head start on harnessing that power. In this episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, brought to you by HPE Juniper Networking, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Keith Parsons and Sunalini Sankhavaram. They t…

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China's changing tastes buffet western brands as Ant Group faces old headwinds 17:06

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Burger King withdraws from Hong Kong, after facing similar issues on the Chinese Mainland. Why is life so difficult in China for this fast food giant? And Ant Group's purchase of a Hong Kong brokerage is getting extra scrutiny from Chinese regulators. Why is China so wary of this company? Text version: https://thebambooworks.com/chinas-fast-food-we…

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SPOTLIGHT: SASE Makes Convergence Simple with HPE Aruba Networking 32:05

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Converged networking is creating complexity with network operations and engineering teams. Ensuring that users are able to access resources and complete workflows means being up-to-date with the latest technology behind the scenes. You need a trusted partner to make it all happen with minimal issues. In this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast, b…

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Marketing that Matters with Tyler Suchman 41:17

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Tyler Suchman, founder of The Storage Agency, shares how local SEO, Google Ads, and a partner-first approach drive smart, sustainable growth in self-storage. With a background spanning sports media, music, and tech startups, Tyler has built a marketing agency serving over 300 facilities nationwide. He walks us through aligning marketing spend with …

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JD.com flees China’s brutal retail wars for Europe, as Beijing fails to tame price-cutting at home 18:25

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JD.com has purchased brick-and-mortar retail chains in Germany and Hong Kong. Why is the company taking this route instead of sticking to e-commerce? And car trader Autohome has reported a fourth consecutive quarter of revenue contraction, as its ad revenue plunged. When will price wars hobbling China's oversaturated car market finally end? Read mo…

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70. Early Adoption of Generative AI Helps Control Costs with Signal65 25:48

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If you haven’t already, start working with Generative AI now and make sure to control your ongoing costs. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Russ Fellows, Mitch Lewis, and Brian Martin, all from Signal65, and is hosted by Alastair Cooke. Generative AI is delivering value to businesses of all sizes, but significant evolution in mode…

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Apple's China puzzle and an African phone pioneer’s peril 18:48

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Apple returns to revenue growth in China, as it also closes its first store in the city of Dalian. What's next for the company in the world's largest smartphone market? And Transsion considers a Hong Kong IPO. Should investors buy into this biggest smartphone maker you've never heard of, banking on its status as Africa's top cellphone brand?…

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SPOTLIGHT: Datacenter Networking Needs AIOps with HPE Juniper Networks 31:43

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Enterprise networking is too large and complex, we need AI Operations. This spotlight episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Bob Friday and Ben Baker, both from Juniper Networks, with Jack Poller and Alastair Cooke. Modern enterprise networks reach far beyond the well-controlled walls of data centres and corporate buildings. The rate of cha…

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From Delhi risks to a domestic dairy bust 24:36

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Smartphone glass maker Biel is building up an Indian production base, while appliance giant Haier is selling half of its Indian business. What's driving these two very different moves by Chinese companies in the fast-evolving Indian market? And two dairy companies are reporting stagnating sales. Is China's dairy sector past its high-growth glory da…

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68. Network Engineers are Facing an Identity Crisis 30:16

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Network engineers are the firefighters and knowledge bases of enterprise IT, however the role of a network engineer is rapidly evolving. With the rise of automation, orchestration, and AI, the familiar image of an engineer hunched over a command-line interface (CLI) is giving way, leading many to question the future of their profession. In this epi…

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How Smart Automation Drives Growth for Storage Owners with Nate Kinet of SafeLease 38:54

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Nate Kinet, Chief Revenue Officer of SafeLease, shares how insurance, automation, and reputation management reshape self-storage performance. Nate blends a decade of tech-driven insurance experience with deep storage knowledge, showing us how to turn compliance headaches into meaningful revenue and stronger customer trust. Key Takeaways: (02:00) Ma…

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China’s new investment playbook: VCs chase crypto as a travel upstart eyes New York 24:57

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Two mid-sized Chinese venture capital firms are moving in new directions, one embracing cryptocurrencies and the other diversifying beyond retail. What's driving these moves? And up-and-coming online travel agent Klook is eying a major New York IPO. Why isn't it following a more recent trend to list in Hong Kong, and is there room for yet another t…

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67. Re-Imagining the Mainframe for the AI Era at SHARE 30:34

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As Tech Field Day heads to SHARE in Cleveland, we are considering the many ways the mainframe has been re-imagined and re-built for the AI era. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Cynthia Overby of Rocket Software and SHARE, Derek Britton, and Jeffrey Powers discussing the modern mainframe with Stephen Foskett. Walk around the SHARE…

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66. The DoJ Just Devalued Juniper Mist 29:44

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The proposed remedies for the HPE acquisition of Juniper Networks did a real disservice to Juniper Mist. The confusion around what’s going on with the proposed Juniper AIOps for Mist auction have professionals asking a lot of questions. In this episode, recorded on the eve of the close of the acquisition, Tom Hollingsworth sits down with Sam Clemen…

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How Data-Driven Decisions Are Reshaping Self-Storage with Adam Jarrell of American Self Storage 38:10

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Adam Jarrell, Partner and General Manager of American Self Storage, shares how a background in multifamily real estate shaped his approach to self-storage. From building internal tools like QuickPay links and predictive gate access analytics to adopting business intelligence platforms, Adam outlines how curiosity, data fluency, and a focus on reduc…

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Private healthcare's unclear road, and a surging cosmetic surgeon 16:19

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Private clinic operators for medical treatments like eye and dental care are facing a difficult path as Chinese consumers rein in their spending. What's ahead for this group? And cosmetic surgery services provider So-Young's shares have soared in recent weeks as investors embrace its shifting business model. Why are they suddenly so confident?…

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65. Enterprises Shouldn't Be Outsourcing Their IT Anymore 32:51

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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 …

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Hong Kong: China’s IPO pipeline and crypto lab 15:47

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Companies raised $13.6 billion through Hong Kong IPOs in the first half of the year, giving the city the global fundraising title for that period. What's behind the sudden boom? And a growing number of Chinese companies are experimenting with cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong, even as such currencies are banned on the Mainland. What's driving such diff…

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64. We Are Long Past Passwords 33:41

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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…

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63. MLO is a Lie 27:23

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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…

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How Customer Empathy Led to an Industry-Leading Conversion Rate With Jonas Duckett of Store It Quick 35:53

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Jonas Duckett, Real Estate Investor of Store It Quick, joins us to share his evolution from solo operator to leading a 40-facility portfolio. With 4,000 units and counting, Jonas reflects on building a people-first storage brand, rebranding under a unified name, and how he drives conversions and minimizes delinquency with high-touch customer servic…

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Macao's end of an era, and a ghost ship in search of a business 18:35

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An era has ended in Macao with the planned closure of the city's remaining "satellite casinos" by the end of the year. Does this represent the latest step in the corporatization of Macao? And former financier-turned-educator-turned -food seller Qudian has announced it's pulling out of its latest foray into last-mile delivery. What value for investo…

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Labubu fever, and a skincare brawl 15:06

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An early edition toy based on the red-hot Labubu character has fetched a record $150,000 in a recent auction. What's driving the craze, and is it sustainable? And a high-profile tussle between two leading skincare brands has left one of them bruised, with its stock down 30%. How can investors steer clear of this kind of damage?…

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62. A Different Type of Datacenter is Needed for AI 22:08

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Learn More from the AI Infrastructure Field Day Presentations AI 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 consist…

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The Fast Track to Industry Leadership with Cory Bonda of Prestige Storage Capital 25:11

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Cory Bonda, Principal of Prestige Storage Capital, joins this episode to discuss how operational decisions and reporting rhythms support sustainable portfolio growth. He shares how Prestige Storage transitioned from opportunistic acquisitions to a regional clustering model, why daily visibility into move-ins and churn is essential, and how lead con…

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61. User-Centric Connectivity Has to Innovate 26:31

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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 …

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WeRide's big share repurchase, and Huawei's PC Harmony 26:45

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Huawei has released a PC version of its Harmony operating system, as well as two models using the OS. How likely are other PC and smartphone makers to adopt this made-in-China OS? And WeRide has launched a $100 million share buyback less than a year after its IPO. What prompted the move, and is this the best use of its dwindling cash?…

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Zeekr's Buyout Stalls, and Chagee's Returns Cool 26:23

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A group of early investors in NEV maker Zeekr have protested a recent privatization bid for the company, saying it's too low. Will the buyer heed their complaints and raise its offer? And Chagee's maiden quarterly results show its revenue grew at just half the rate of its new store openings. What's behind the evaporting returns?…