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Techstrong Gang

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Techstrong Gang is your go-to weekday show on Techstrong TV and your favorite podcast platform, bringing together a rotating lineup of top thought leaders and technologists to break down the biggest stories and trends shaping the tech world. Hosted by industry veterans Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Mitchell Ashley, Jon Swartz, Lisa Martin, Tracy Ragan, Sulagna Saha, Anne Ahola Ward, Bonnie Schneider, and more, the show dives deep into everything from DevOps and cybersecurity to AI and cloud inno ...
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Tune in to hear Amanda Razani and Mike Vizard share valuable insights as they explore the latest in artificial intelligence news, discuss key issues and speculate on the future of AI, LLMs and machine learning.
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EcoTech Insights

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Experience the fusion of digital transformation and environmental sustainability. Hosted by Bonnie Schneider and presented by Techstrong Group, this podcast connects listeners with tech trailblazers, offering a deep dive into how green strategies are reshaping DevOps and cloud technologies.
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DevOps Chats is brought you by Techstrong, the people behind DevOps.com, Security Boulevard, Cloud Native Now, DigitalCxO, Techstrong.ai and Techstrong.tv. Featuring Techstrong CEO/Founder Alan Shimel, and Mitch Ashley, Techstrong CTO and GM Techstrong Research talking with leading lights of the industry about all things DevOps.
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CISO Talk

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What keeps CISOs up at night? What are the vexing challenges CISOs face today and tomorrow? We frequently learn the most from others in similar security roles to our own. Join us in this bi-weekly video series with your hosts, Mitch Ashley, CTO Techstrong Group/Principal Techstrong Research, and Jennifer Minella, founder and principal advisor of Viszen Security, as they engage with leading security leaders and experts about the latest cybersecurity topics.
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Techstrong Unplugged

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Welcome to Techstrong Unplugged, the go-to podcast for young adults stepping into the immersive world of technology. Brought to you by Techstrong, this series demystifies the tech industry and empowers the next generation. Whether you’re a digital native looking to expand your knowledge or a tech enthusiast eager to explore new trends, Techstrong Unplugged is your bridge to understanding the fundamentals and beyond. In each episode, we’ll dive into the latest in tech, from AI breakthroughs t ...
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DevOps Unbound

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DevOps Unbound is the first bi-weekly video series and companion monthly round-table on DevOps, Automation, CI/CD and testing. Featuring leaders in all of these areas we explore the challenges and issues Software delivery and IT teams face every day. How do we go faster, smarter with better quality? DevOps UnBound! Produced by Techstrong Group.
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From The Source

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Join Sonatype CTOs Ilkka Turunen and Brian Fox for their series on TechStrong TV, ”From the Source,” where they explore the evolving landscape of global compliance, regulation, and the critical role of open source in the software industry. In each episode, Ilkka and Brian dive into key topics, including the latest regulatory updates, best practices for maintaining compliance, and the emerging threats posed by malware. This series offers valuable insights for industry leaders and security pro ...
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DevOps Chat

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"DevOps Chats" by Techstrong Group, the force behind industry-leading platforms like DevOps.com, Cloud Native Now, Security Boulevard, Techstrong.ai, DigitalCxO, and Techstrong.TV, is your premier destination for all things DevOps. Hosted by industry veterans Alan Shimel and Mitchell Ashley, this podcast series delves deep into the world of DevOps, bringing you the latest trends, innovative strategies, and insightful discussions that matter. Each episode of "DevOps Chat" is a journey through ...
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AI is transforming jobs and the economy, with potential risks rising ahead of the upcoming elections. The gang highlights recent layoffs tied to AI adoption, drawing parallels to the industrial revolution, and debates the balance between innovation and disruption. The team also explores the role of AI in cybersecurity, its power and limitations, an…
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Mike, Jon, Teri Robinson and Tom Hollingsworth dive into the merits of an xAI lawsuit that accuses Apple and OpenAI of engaging in an "anticompetitive scheme" to limit the distribution of rival artificial intelligence (AI) agent software. Then the gang takes a look at how Broadcom is managing VMware following the conclusion of the VMware Explorer c…
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Alan, Mike, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella, Futurum president Dan O'Brien and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into a report that projects by 2029 the revenue value of the semiconductor market will exceed half a trillion dollars by 2029 before debating how the energy needed to achieve that level might act…
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In this episode of the Techstrong Gang, host Alan Shimel is joined by JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett to discuss the implications of the U.S. partnership with Intel, which includes a 10% government stake. The conversation raises concerns about government involvement in production and how it could reshape market competition. The gang also dives in…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jack Poller and Dr. Stacy Thayer debate the DevSecOps significance of a software understanding being led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) before diving into an effort to shift more responsibility for data privacy further left along with application security and compliance issues. Then the gang delves…
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Alan, Mike, Jon, Ira Winkler, Fred Wilmot, Jack Poller and Lisa Martin, CMO Advisor for the Futurum Group dive into an emerging payola scandal roiling the CISO community before discussing the degree to which back doors into IT environments might ever be closed. Then the gang debates the merits of a MIT report that finds 95% of internal artificial i…
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Alan, Mike, Jon, Teri Robinson and Sanjeev Sharma dive into the implications of the latest financial lifeline being thrown to Intel by the U.S. government and Softbank. Then the gang takes a look at how large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) agents are being used by red teams to simulate cyberattacks before discussing the amo…
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Alan, Mike. Mitch. Chis Blask, Kate Scarcella and Futurum president and COO Dan O'Brien discuss the degree to which CIOs are becoming more flexible and astute when it comes to deploying application workloads before debating the degree to which artificial intelligence (AI) agents might transform the fundamental economics of IT. Then the gang turns i…
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Alan, Mike, JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett, president for The Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into reports that suggest Apple is gearing up to make a major artificial intelligence (AI) push starting next year before delving into the implications of some recent licensing changes that Microsoft is making to its volume discount plan f…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jack Poller and Wicky Wang dive into an application security report that finds more breaches than ever are being caused by vulnerabilities in code that organizations are allowing to be deployed despite the level of risk they represent to their end customers. Then the gang takes a look at the impact the Cyber Reliance Act (CRA) be…
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Alan, Mike. Jon, Fred Wilmot and Ira Winkler dive into the cybersecurity implications of a meeting taking place in Alaska today between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Then the gang delves into the quality of the code being generated by artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools before discussing the viability of brain computer interface (BCI) p…
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Today on the gang, Garima, Jon, Mike and Mitch are joined by Futurum CEO, Daniel Newman, to announce Futurum Signal, the latest innovation to usher in a new era in the analyst/guidance industry. The gang then goes on to discuss Perplexity's $34b plus offer for Google Chrome, PR stunt or serious? And in a case of how quickly things change in the wor…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask and Kate Scarcella assess the implications of the resignation of the CEO of GitHub before delving into what led OpenText to look for a new CEO. Then the gang dives into a 15% surcharge for graphical processor units (GPUs) that NVIDIA and AMD will be passing on to customers in China on behalf of the U.S. government.…
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Alan, Mike and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into reactions to the latest capabilities being made available in ChatGPT-5 from Open AI. Then the gang discusses the battle for data center contracts taking place between regions of the U.S. before delving into the role nuclear energy might play in mitig…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan and Jack Poller debate the degree to which calls for the CEO of Intel to resign because of unsubstantiated ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are justified. Then the gang assesses the validity of a survey of C-level executives that claim to be seeing massive returns from investing in artificial intelligence (AI…
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Alan Shimel shares insights from Black Hat 2025, highlighting the significance of networking in cybersecurity. Upcoming Black Hat content features exclusive interviews and showcases extensive preparations for security measures. The rise of AI in security is discussed, along with concerns about data leaks. The release of the 2025 global IR reports i…
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Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella and Futurum Group analyst Guy Currier debate when, how, or even if, it might be possible to cost-effectively enable the consumption of 2,000 tokens per second as part of a goal to make working with artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools more fluid. Then the gang takes a look at the volume of known vulnera…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, JP Morgenthal and Alastair Cooke dive into the current mindset of IT professionals during these uncertain technological and economic times before reviewing a Tech Field Day event that focused on the latest edition of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Then the gang takes a look at AGNTCY, an open source project for securely integ…
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Palo Alto Networks acquires CyberArk for $25B, signaling a major cybersecurity shift. As data breaches surge, identity management becomes central to modern security strategies. We also dive into the challenges of tech integration, vendor risk, and the scrutiny facing Cognizant after recent failures. Transparency and third-party accountability take …
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The Gang announces Palo Alto Networks' $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk, marking a trend in cybersecurity consolidation. It discusses essential skills for the AI landscape, highlighting new roles like AI programmers and data engineers. The importance of community collaboration through hackathons is noted, along with fast food chains using AI in …
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In Episode 891 of the Techstrong Gang, Mitch, Jon, Dan, Kate, and Chris Blask dive into the evolving U.S. immigration landscape, with a focus on proposed changes to the H-1B visa program under the Trump administration. The conversation highlights the critical need for a competitive global labor market in AI and emerging technologies, where talent m…
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In Techstrong Gang for Tuesday, July 29th, the Gang dive into the new Apple OS26 beta. Fanboi vs critic, it is a lively discussion. Next up the Gang takes a look at GitHub Spark, is this a good thing for developers? security? the future of the software business? Check out what the Gang thinks, it may surprise you and finally we give a preview of th…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan, Jack Poller, and Dr. Stacey Thayer unpack the latest CNCF report on open source software adoption and its impact on modern IT infrastructure. The discussion then shifts to the state of digital business transformation—what’s real progress vs. just buzz—and wraps with an analysis of Amazon’s acquisition of Bee AI, the …
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Alan, Mike, Fred Wilmot, Ira Winkler, and Lisa Martin (CMO Advisor, The Futurum Group) break down the Trump Administration’s AI action plan—is it strategic foresight or political theater? Then, the panel explores how technology is reshaping the sports fan experience, and debates whether we’re making real headway in the ongoing war against ransomwar…
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Alan, Mike, Teri Robinson, Garima Bajpai, and Guy Currier (Futurum Group) unpack the debate around the true economic value of AI investments—are we entering a productivity boom or another hype cycle? They also explore the rising adoption of platform engineering as a DevOps-aligned methodology for managing complex IT environments. The episode wraps …
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, and Kate Scarcella examine why tech CEOs may be becoming an endangered species—caught in a crossfire of cultural shifts, political scrutiny, and internal missteps. Then the gang analyzes Gartner’s latest IT spending forecast and unpacks the cybersecurity fallout from Microsoft SharePoint, raising critical questions a…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan, and Jack Poller dive into the dual impact of artificial intelligence—starting with a major Gmail flaw that could affect millions, and a rise in cloaking-as-a-service techniques used by threat actors to evade detection. Then the gang explores Asimov, a next-gen AI tool from Reflection, built to support DevOps and plat…
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Alan, Mike, Jon, Fred Wilmot, Ira Winkler and Lisa Martin, CMO Advisor for the Futurum Group, dive into the infrastructure that will be needed to build and deploy artificial intelligence (AI) agents before debating the reasons entities such as Meta are trying to achieve so-called super intelligence. Then the gang takes a look at the larger cybersec…
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Alan, Mike, Jon, Teri Robinson, Garima Bajpai, and Guy Currier (Futurum Group) explore the surge in investment fueling the global expansion of data centers for artificial intelligence (AI). The discussion also highlights growing local resistance to building these facilities due to environmental and infrastructure concerns. Next, the panel debates h…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella, and Dan O’Brien (Futurum Group) examine the rapid rise of Arm as a dominant force in IT infrastructure, gaining traction across cloud, AI, and data center workloads. The panel then unpacks how vibecoding—a more intuitive, AI-enhanced way of building software—is evolving in the enterprise, following AW…
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The gang examines OpenAI’s failed attempt to acquire Windsurf and the ethical implications of acquihires in the AI industry. The panel debates the real market value of Windsurf’s intellectual property and what it reveals about evolving AI talent acquisition strategies. They also spotlight Microsoft’s Sonic as a major force in network operating syst…
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Alan, Mike, Jack Gold, and Jack Poller explore how the browser wars are evolving in the age of artificial intelligence, with major players racing to integrate AI features into their platforms. They also discuss the growing popularity of open source robotics kits that are making it easier than ever to build functional humanoid robots at home. The co…
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Alan, Mike, Jon, Camberley Bates, and Ira Winkler explore how smartphones are evolving into AI-powered digital companions and reshaping how we interact with tech daily. They also dive into the growing concern over trust in AI outputs, especially following missteps like the Grok AI model under Elon Musk’s leadership. Finally, the team discusses how …
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Alan, Mike, JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett, president of the Techstrong Field Day arm of Futurum Group, dive into an advance made by Apple that promises to make artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools more efficient before delving into how an AI advance from Microsoft might improve healthcare by more accurately diagnosing symptoms sooner. Then…
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Alan, Mike, Jon, and Garima Bajpai reflect on how artificial intelligence is reshaping our understanding of inalienable rights—just in time for Independence Day. They then unpack the DOJ’s massive $14.6 billion healthcare fraud case and ask: who should be held accountable? Finally, the gang breaks down GitOps: what it is, why it’s catching on, and …
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella, and Futurum Group analyst Guy Currier dive into the ethical and legal issues surrounding ICE’s use of facial recognition software to identify undocumented individuals. They then explore new deepfake legislation from Denmark and Ireland that bans AI-generated likenesses without consent. Finally, the te…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie, JP Morgethal, Futurum Group president Dan O’Brien and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of The Futurum Group, dive into the terms of a settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) that will allow a $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks to proceed. Th…
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A new trade deal between the U.S. and China is making waves—especially for its impact on rare earth minerals. With America’s heavy reliance on China for these critical resources, this agreement raises big questions: Is this a step toward long-term stability or just a short-term fix? We break down the deal, its effect on U.S. dependency, and why dev…
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A recent court ruling permits AI companies to utilize legally purchased books for training, igniting debates on copyright law and ethics. The need for regulatory measures in AI development is emphasized to prevent potential misuse. Additionally, AI agents are being incorporated into CRM systems at no extra cost, disrupting traditional market practi…
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Alan, Mike, Jon, and Teri Robinson unpack HPE’s evolving role in AI, spotlighting its work with Nvidia and the rapid emergence of AI factories transforming development workflows. AI is enhancing how developers code—boosting speed, precision, and efficiency. But alongside progress, the risks are rising. The team discusses the growing wave of AI-driv…
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In this episode, Alan, Mike , Mitch and Chris Blask explore three key tech topics shaping the future of AI and autonomy. The conversation kicks off with Google’s donation of the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation and a deeper look at how it compares to the Model Context Protocol. While A2A promotes interoperability between AI age…
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The U.S. bombing of Iran escalates global tensions—raising urgent cybersecurity concerns as digital infrastructure faces growing threats. This discussion connects geopolitics with resource scarcity, diving into the Colorado River ownership dispute, water usage in data centers, and how climate tech like desalination and solar-powered cooling is beco…
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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan, Jack Poller, and Dr. Stacy Thayer break down the Department of Justice’s investigation into Google’s proposed $32 billion acquisition of Wiz—raising serious antitrust and cybersecurity concerns that could reshape the cloud security landscape. They also explore Microsoft’s latest move to offer Office 365 in on-premise…
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