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, HPE Chief of Staff for Global Sales. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett...

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 also cheaper. And that’s where today’s guest comes in. Discussing the topic with us is Dr John...

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, education systems, or even us as individuals deal with this new technology? This is Technology Now,...

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 Technologists at HPE.  This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every...

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 and Distinguished Technologists at HPE. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard...

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 at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain...

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 Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology...

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 decisions.  In this episode, we’ll be discussing the first part of the equation with Catherine Knibbs, a...

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 promises a huge boost to the speeds and latency of Wifi, giving a wired-like experience. So, is it time...

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 giving non-experts the ability to interact - potentially destructively - with your data. Joining...

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 dead. That’s in the US alone. So, how are supercomputing and high performance computing helping...

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 looking into today - HPE’s Intelligent Data Platform. Joining us today to find out more is Rangan...

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 that grid mapped to find outputs. It’s a novel way of thinking, but it could change our whole...

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 and accelerators are at the forefront of being able to help with these major advances, and the...

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 and familiarity. Knowing the circuit and how the car will behave at any given moment is obviously...

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 people are being educated to ask the right questions when it comes to IT? To help us unravel what’s...

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 reducing those barriers to entry, and helping more people get access to foundation model training,...

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 security and innovation is  HPE Chief Security Officer, Bobby Ford. This is Technology Now, a...

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 as compute availability and the lag between data source and data center, you can find the most...

In this episode, we’re exploring the backbone of AI – network fabrics. The network fabric is the backbone of the data centre - keeping everything together between the storage, compute, and users. It’s much more than patch cables, it’s a finely balanced, interconnected process ecosystem. With the advent of AI, the demands on those network fabrics are changing, putting pressure on our compute resources, as well as on our energy usage. So what can be done, and can AI help optimize itself? To...

In this episode, we explore the critical work Interpol is doing to combat international cybercrime. Cyberattacks like phishing, ransomware, and data breaches are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant challenges to governments, businesses, and international police. We’ll be looking at the organization's strategies for prevention, detection, investigation, and disruption of cybercriminal activities, with today’s guest, Craig Jones, Director of Cybercrime at Interpol. This is...

In this episode, we’re introducing a new format that we hope to revisit every few months. We’re joined by HPE's CTO, Fidelma Russo, to discuss the rapid advancements in AI and the broader enterprise tech landscape for 2024. Fidelma shares her insights on the staggering growth in AI, the importance of data management, and the potential for AI to democratize technology and foster inclusivity. She also touches on the ethical considerations and the need for responsible AI implementation. This is...

In this episode, we’re heading to Las Vegas for HPE Discover 2024, for a breakdown of the multimedia keynote by HPE President and CEO Antonio Neri.​​The AI-focused keynote covered everything from new product announcements and a new partnership with NVIDIA, to the challenges of AI and its transformative possibilities. To delve deeper into these topics, we’re joined by HPE Chief Technologist for AI, Matt Armstrong Barnes.​​This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise....

In this episode we are looking at an emerging field which is bringing together two transformative fields in tech - edge, and AI. Traditionally, the intense compute requirements of AI have made it difficult to implement on edge devices - cell phones, laptops, or micro-electronics. However, that is slowly changing, and the global edge AI market is set to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 21.0% from 2023 to 2030. So, to find out more about edge AI, and the challenges or opportunities...