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Cisco Live Day 1 Recap

Michael McDowell June 10, 2025

San Diego- the sun’s shining, the breeze is cool, and Cisco Live! 2025 just kicked off, bringing all sorts of cool vibes and as expected, a boatload of announcements. But here’s the real talk: Cisco has come to play with their AI powered networking gear.

The Unsung Hero: How Edge AI and ZTNA are Transforming Industrial IoT Connectivity

Michael McDowell June 9, 2025

As the number of connected devices explodes on sprawling factory floors, in remote oil & gas fields, and across utility grids, the dual challenge of handling massive data volumes and securing vulnerable endpoints becomes paramount.

The solution lies not just in more bandwidth but in the synergy of Edge AI and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

HPE Aruba Networking Levels Up for the AI Age

Michael McDowell June 2, 2025

Big news from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)! Its Aruba Networking crew just dropped some major upgrades for both wired and wireless networks. The goal? To tackle the huge demands of AI, IoT, and other super-fast apps, proving HPE’s serious about keeping businesses ahead of the game.

Quick Take: Dell Tech World 2025

Steve McDowell May 26, 2025

Last week I was back in Las Vegas for Dell Technologies World 2025. The company has a broad portfolio but was telling a single-minded story: Dell has a relentless focus on AI, emphasizing the Dell AI Factory and the shift towards on-premises enterprise AI solutions.

DataCore Acquires StarWind, Expands HCI Capabilities from Core to Edge

Steve McDowell May 22, 2025

DataCore Software, a long-time player in software-defined storage (SDS) and data infrastructure, announced the acquisition of StarWind Software, a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) vendor best known for serving edge and ROBO environments

Arista Eyes VeloCloud: A Strategic Move in the Networking Game?

Michael McDowell May 20, 2025

The SDWAN world is buzzing with reports suggesting that Arista Networks is set to acquire VeloCloud, Broadcom’s software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) business. While no official announcement confirming the deal has been made, the potential acquisition has sparked considerable discussion about the strategic implications for both companies and the broader networking market.