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Cutting through the noise: separating the hype and reality in the major data center trends

Summary

Cutting through the noise: separating the hype and reality in the major data center trends
Nokia VP Data Center Mike Bushong will be joined by industry analyst and long-time technologist Ethan Banks in a discussion about the major technology trends in data center. What will be the impact of AI on data center? How should companies and workers manage the evolution of automation and operations? How do you distinguish between the promise and on-the-ground realities of some of the most hyped trends since SDN? What happens when the macro competitive landscape favors a couple of titans battling it out for the same opportunity? People need to develop mental models around all of this to be adequately prepared for what’s next in data center networking.
 

Topics covered

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Macro trends

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Workforce evolution

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AI and AIOps

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Data center operations

 

Speakers

Ethan Banks

Packet Pushers Podcaster
Co-founder | IT Analyst

 

As the co-founder of the Packet Pushers network, Ethan focuses on integrating all parts of the IT stack together. He researches leading open source projects, hybrid cloud, HCI, distributed systems, infrastructure telemetry, data analysis, and software-defined everything. One result of that research is Computer Networking Problems and Solutions, a book he co-authored with Russ White. Ethan spent over two decades as an IT practitioner, with a focus on large enterprise network design for campuses, data centers, and global WANs. As an infrastructure specialist, he supported verticals including government, education, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.

 

Moderator

Mike Bushong

Vice President of Data Center
Nokia

 

Vice President of Data Center at Nokia, where he has remit over strategy and go-to-market. Mike joined Nokia having served separately as the General Manager for Juniper Networks’ Data Center and Software businesses, during which time he led efforts in data center operations, multicloud, and automation, including leading the acquisition of Apstra. Mike has also led Brocade’s Data Center and Software businesses, having driven product and strategy for data center switching, automation, SDN, and NFV. Mike was also a pioneer in the software-defined networking space, responsible for the first carrier-grade implementation of OpenFlow, and having been a part of the executive team at high-flying SDN player Plexxi (later acquired by HPE).

 
 

Overview

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Date: 27-06-2024

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Time: On-demand

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Duration: 45 minutes

 

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