IT Visionaries

In this conversation, Mike Hanley, the Chief Security Officer and SVP of Engineering at GitHub, discusses the transformation in security practices and the shift towards a distributed and zero trust approach. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between security and engineering teams to enable great security outcomes. Mike also shares insights on managing concurrent projects and creating clarity around goals. He highlights the significance of empowering engineering teams and enabling creativity and expertise. Additionally, he expresses his excitement about the current state of the software space and the future of coding and learning, particularly with the impact of AI.

Tune in to learn:

• AI can assist developers in completing redundant tasks and improve productivity.
• The future of AI in software development holds the potential for significant advancements and transformations.
• AI can play a crucial role in enhancing security practices and preventing vulnerabilities.
• A security-first approach is essential, and engaging with customers is crucial for successful security implementations. Security practices have transformed from a perimeter-based approach to a distributed and zero-trust approach.
• Collaboration between security and engineering teams is crucial for achieving great security outcomes.
• Creating clarity around goals and providing support to teams helps unlock creativity and expertise.
• The future of coding and learning will be influenced by AI, enabling new ways of accessing information and formulating questions.

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On this episode, Josh Lemos, the CISO at GitLab, discusses the role of GitLab in the software development lifecycle and how it helps companies build and ship secure software. He highlights the challenges in code reuse and security and emphasizes the importance of visibility and governance in software development. Josh also discusses the trust and explainability in AI and how AI can be leveraged for efficiency.

Tune in to learn:

• What is GitLab (1:00)
• Creating trust in your platform (7:30)
• Figuring out how best to use AI (13:00)
• Making well-informed decisions (18:20)
• How to approach problems in ways that make sense (24:00)
• The future of the field (26:00)
• AI use cases (29:30)
• Recruiting the next generation of talent (34:40)

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AIOps is becoming more and more important to enterprises, and that is only going to continue. On this episode, Jason Walker, the Chief Innovation Officer at Big Panda, discusses the role of AIOps in improving operations and problem resolution in enterprise applications. He explains how Big Panda uses data and AI to identify, alert, and solve problems in digital services and shares the challenges faced by organizations in understanding their technology ecosystem and how AIOps can help in gaining visibility and context.

Tune in to learn:

• Understanding AI Ops (1:00)
• Getting started implementing AIOps(4:35)
• The before and after of implementing AIOps (10:40)
• How AIOps can help simplify your ticket resolution (19:00)
• What will the AI ops space evolve into? (26:30)
• How to know you’re remediating the right thing (33:50)
• Going from the Marines to the IT world (38:55)

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We’ve been living in the cloud for a long time now, so why is it still so difficult to navigate the multi-cloud infrastructure? Indu Keri, SVP and GM Hybrid Multi-cloud at Nutanix, is trying to simplify that landscape and on this episode, he breaks down how. 

Tune in to learn:

• Navigating the multi-cloud complexity? (4:00)
• How can it get easier to do cloud management? (8:00)
• The web has changed how we experience the world (25:00)
• The role of infrastructure (30:00)
• Striving for simplicity (35:00)

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Google made its name by changing the way the world uses the internet. Today, the company is still on the leading edge of innovation and Ritika Gunnar, the Sr. Director of Product Management, Databases at Google, is helping to shape the future of technology once more. On this episode, she dives deep into how, where, and why generative AI is going to revolutionize the way engineers build, how apps are developed, and how everyday work gets done.

Tune in to learn:

• Why is database management so hard? (3:00)
• How generative AI is transforming what Google builds (12:00)
• Creating a whole new world for app developers and programmers (18:00)
• Generative engineering and how it will change the way developers work (24:00)
• How generative AI is being use to create new experiences (33:40) 
• Predicting how AI will be used in the future (36:42)

Mentions:

• Google careers
• The rise of GenEng: How AI changes the developer role

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So much of the way data is used happens without us even knowing it. And the power of data is beyond comprehension. At Teradata, Erica Hausheer and her team are trying to harness that power and make lives better — even if you don’t realize they’re doing it. On this episode, Erica details the ways data, AI, and other innovative technologies are transforming the way we live and work.

Tune in to learn:

• How Teradata is improving your life without you even knowing it (4:00) 
• What it takes to understand and execute high-impact jobs (9:00) 
• The evolution of digital transformation (14:00) 
• The juxtaposition between product development and IT (25:00) 
• Fighting against bad data (30:00)

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Moving to the cloud is nothing new — but doing it efficiently is still tough. Brantley Richbourg is the Principal Technical Consultant of Cloud Networking at AHEAD, and it’s his job to help companies navigate their journey to the cloud. On this episode, he describes some of the reasons companies are looking to make the move and the challenges they face along the way. Plus he explains where and how generative AI is playing a role and why innovation might not be the driving force behind customer decision making. 

Tune in to learn:

• What is Ahead? (1:32)
• Finally solving the problems with moving to the cloud (5:40)
• Integrating cloud systems and hybrid clouds (11:30)
• The role of generative AI (16:35)
• Why the cloud is not about saving money (30:00)
• How Ahead is working with clients (36:15)
• How to win at sales (38:38)
• The timeline for adopting new infrastructure (44:20)
• Predicting the next big thing (50:00)

Mentions:

• Brantley’s first appearance on IT Visionaries

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Did you know that less than half of IT leaders feel their network infrastructure is ready to make the best use of emerging technologies?  Zayo, a leading global communications infrastructure provider, empowers some of the world’s most innovative companies to take advantage of next generation technologies with the help of reliable, resilient network infrastructure. Read their research paper, IT Confidential, to gain valuable insights from IT leaders. 

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Whether you realize it or not, there’s an extremely good chance that you have interacted with PAR Technology. This brand powers payment systems, loyalty apps, and more for some of the biggest restaurant brands around, including Five Guys, Sweet Green, Arby’s, and thousands more. Raju Malhotra is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at PAR Technology, and on this episode, he explains how PAR implements its technology to make the restaurant experience seamless for both the workers and the diners.

Tune in to learn:

• What is PAR Technology? (1:00)
• Why big brands choose PAR (2:00)
• The need to be flexible with different infrastructures (5:00)
• Blending the hardware and software components clients need (9:00)
• How to decide what to build (13:00)
• The rise of third parties and the challenge of integration (26:00)

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Zayo connects critical data centers across the US, Canada, and Europe with high-capacity metro fiber and extensive long-haul dark fiber. Trusted by the world's most innovative companies, Zayo embodies what's next in networking.

Discover Zayo’s expansive network maps on their website and see where their network can take you. With low-latency, reliable, 400G and 800G-enabled routes, it's the modern network solution you've been searching for.

Visit Zayo's website today to unlock the power of your network and tap into the technologies of tomorrow. Go to Zayo.com/network now.

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

In business and technology, speed is key. This is especially true in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), where seconds matter to all the innovators submitting patent applications. In this episode, Jamie Holcombe, CIO of the USPTO, explains how his team is using new technology and working faster on a network that will keep up with the products and technologies inventors are hoping to bring to market. 

Tune in to learn:

• What is the USPTO? (1:20)
• How new technology is used to help evaluate patent applications (6:30)
• The importance of having a reliable and fast network (16:30)
• Cybersecurity at the USPTO (21:25)

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Zayo connects critical data centers across the US, Canada, and Europe with high-capacity metro fiber and extensive long-haul dark fiber. Trusted by the world's most innovative companies, Zayo embodies what's next in networking.

Discover Zayo’s expansive network maps on their website and see where their network can take you. With low-latency, reliable, 400G and 800G-enabled routes, it's the modern network solution you've been searching for.

Visit Zayo's website today to unlock the power of your network and tap into the technologies of tomorrow. Go to Zayo.com/network now.

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

There is no doubt that the world is more connected now than ever before, but there are still places and people who lack access to the internet. In this episode, hear why this is one of the things that Mattias Fridström and the team at Arelion is trying to fix. Also, hear how they are working to make the internet faster and more secure at the same time. 

Tune in to learn:

• What is Arelion? (1:10)
• The push for innovation (3:00)
• What is going on at the edge? (7:40)
• How to be more proactive in your security (9:40)
• Data storage and compliance (16:30)
• Building solutions for customers (21:05)
• Mattias’s love of networks (28:00)

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Zayo connects critical data centers across the US, Canada, and Europe with high-capacity metro fiber and extensive long-haul dark fiber. Trusted by the world's most innovative companies, Zayo embodies what's next in networking.

Discover Zayo’s expansive network maps on their website and see where their network can take you. With low-latency, reliable, 400G and 800G-enabled routes, it's the modern network solution you've been searching for.

Visit Zayo's website today to unlock the power of your network and tap into the technologies of tomorrow. Go to Zayo.com/network now.

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

NTT Data is a major company that works on large-scale projects every day. But CIO Barry Shurkey is constantly encouraging his team to get better and stay innovative. On this episode, he explains why he put so much trust in solution architects, and how he sees and helps companies and tech leaders adapt to the changing technology landscape.  

Tune in to learn:

• What is NTT Data? (1:10)
• How major projects start (3:00)
• What it takes to integrate your systems (7:00)
• The current constraints companies are facing with hardware and software (13:50)
• The newest problems businesses face while undergoing digital transformation (22:50)
• The dream product we wish existed (25:50)
• What the adoption of AI means for the tech industry (29:00)
• How to balance your team (31:10)
• What technology shifts can we expect in the next five to 10 years? (35:00)

Mentions:

• Justin Mescher episode of IT Visionaries

Did you know that less than half of IT leaders feel their network infrastructure is ready to make the best use of emerging technologies?  Zayo, a leading global communications infrastructure provider, empowers some of the world’s most innovative companies to take advantage of next generation technologies with the help of reliable, resilient network infrastructure. Read their research paper, IT Confidential, to gain valuable insights from IT leaders. 

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

In today’s world, technology is a part of almost everything we do. It’s constantly evolving, but even in the realm of cybersecurity, there are limits to what technology can do without the help of hardworking humans. Whether it’s laying wire for networks or understanding systems and codes, David Monnier, CIO of Team Cymru, explains how and where technology and humans will always need to come together.     

Tune in to learn:

• What is Team Cymru? (1:25)
• What is changing right now in the cybersecurity category? (2:40)
• How tech leaders should evaluate new products (10:00)
• The reason why technology is not always a silver bullet (19:00)
• How Team Cymru has been able to expand worldwide (23:30)
• Where we’re seeing the most cyber threats (27:20)
• How to keep your team in a learning mode (31:20)
• Finding the right people for your team (36:30)

Mentions:

• David’s first appearance on IT Visionaries

Did you know that less than half of IT leaders feel their network infrastructure is ready to make the best use of emerging technologies?  Zayo, a leading global communications infrastructure provider, empowers some of the world’s most innovative companies to take advantage of next generation technologies with the help of reliable, resilient network infrastructure. Read their research paper, IT Confidential, to gain valuable insights from IT leaders. 

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

We're taking a quick pause for the summer, but we'll be back soon with more new and exciting content!

Medical transportation is sometimes necessary, but the operations and companies responsible for making it happen have remained relatively stagnant. This is where DocGo comes in. On this episode, Hawk Newton, the CTO of DocGo, explains how the company is solving the extremely difficult task of medical transportation, and making the entire experience easier for all involved. 

Tune in to learn:

• What is DocGo? (1:40)
• How can medical transportation performance improve? (5:45)
• Solving the extremely hard problem that is medical transportation (14:30)
• Finding the next wave of engineers (20:30)

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IT Visionaries is sponsored by Zayo.

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Ultimately, most of what we do in business today relies on data of all kinds. In the last decade or so, the rise in unstructured data has meant that companies need to find ways to store and then use that data in ways they hadn’t needed to before. On this episode of IT Visionaries, Brian Pawlowski, Chief Development Officer, of Quantum, discusses what that means and how data storage has evolved. 

Tune in to learn:

• What is Quantum (2:00)
• What it means to store unstructured data (4:00)
• Why all storage is software (15:15)
• Meeting customer demands while dealing with physical limitations (31:00)
• Understanding why data is mobile and how to manage its infrastructure (37:40)

Zayo's future-ready network and tailored connectivity solutions enable some of the world’s most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. Exceptional end-user experiences and better business outcomes demand one thing – a strong, healthy network. How’s your network health? There’s one way to find out – take Zayo’s Network Health Check now. https://zayo.is/3ztMpIu

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Cybersecurity is a world that is constantly evolving, and experts like Vishal Salvi, CISO & Head of Cyber Practice at Infosys, are doing their best to keep up. On this episode, Vishal discusses how to prioritize your cybersecurity needs, and he breaks down some of the ways that AI will play a role in cybersecurity moving forward. 

Tune in to learn:

• What is Infosys? (2:00)
• The complexity of what Infosys does (6:00)
• What to prioritize with your cybersecurity (9:30)
• The conflict between security and speed (13:55)
• What it takes to move data loads today (17:40)
• The rise of identity-access AI (22:00)
• Where are we with AI ops? (29:40)
• Vishal’s journey in IT (34:50)

Zayo's future-ready network and tailored connectivity solutions enable some of the world’s most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. Exceptional end-user experiences and better business outcomes demand one thing – a strong, healthy network. How’s your network health? There’s one way to find out – take Zayo’s Network Health Check now. https://zayo.is/3ztMpIu

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Cybersecurity has moved from a luxury to a necessity for pretty much every business. But still, many organizations are operating in a reactive rather than a proactive fashion when it comes to securing their networks. Adam Burke, VP Sales & Partnerships, Quest Technology Management, explains why this is and how to change your mindset and operate in a more secure fashion. 

Tune in to learn:

• What is Quest Technology? (1:45)
• The security needed to work in the cloud (5:10)
• Recommendations for organizations to address potential security concerns (11:45)
• Finding the right person to protect your infrastructure (19:30)
• How to choose the right third-party to help with cybersecurity (22:30)
• How Adam got his tech chops (25:55)
• The impact of AI in tracking cybersecurity activity (32:20)
• How fast Quest can help a customer in need (39:20)
• The benefits of military service for a tech professional (41:00)

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Zayo's future-ready network and tailored connectivity solutions enable some of the world’s most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. Exceptional end-user experiences and better business outcomes demand one thing – a strong, healthy network. How’s your network health? There’s one way to find out – take Zayo’s Network Health Check now. https://zayo.is/3ztMpIu

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Our energy infrastructure is going through major changes. The population is looking for more efficiency and cleaner options, and Stem, Inc. is helping to deliver those solutions. Albert Hofeldt, SVP of Technology at Stem, joins IT Visionaries to describe the work his team is doing, and what the future of energy might look like.

Tune in to learn:

• What is Stem? (2:00)
• Dissecting the distribution of energy (5:12)
• What Stem-collected data unlocks (16:09)
• Who is leading the charge in updating energy infrastructure? (20:40)
• How Albert landed at Stem (25:40)
• The changes coming to the energy sector (28:30)
• Creating more infrastructure for long-haul driving with EVs (32:00)

Mentions:

• Librestream episode of IT Visionaries

Zayo's future-ready network and tailored connectivity solutions enable some of the world’s most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. Exceptional end-user experiences and better business outcomes demand one thing – a strong, healthy network. How’s your network health? There’s one way to find out – take Zayo’s Network Health Check now. https://zayo.is/3ztMpIu

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With the technology landscape shifting at a rapid pace, it’s nearly impossible to keep up. But that’s the job of Kit Colbert, the CTO of VMware, and he is constantly learning from and leading his team so that they can best serve the needs of their customers. On this episode, Kit explains what that looks like and how the world of public and private clouds, the edge, and infrastructure are constantly changing.

Tune in to learn:

• What is VMware? (1:40)
• How to service the appetites of customers today (6:45)
• Thinking through levels of orchestration (14:30)
• Where is the industry when it comes to shifting its models? (22:44)
• The role VMware will play in network security (26:40)
• How growing companies solve network and infrastructure weaknesses (30:45)
• Defining and predicting the future of the edge (36:00)
• The philosophy of continuous learning (41:45)
• Advice to CTOs expanding their networks and getting answers they need (45:00)

Zayo's future-ready network and tailored connectivity solutions enable some of the world’s most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. Exceptional end-user experiences and better business outcomes demand one thing – a strong, healthy network. How’s your network health? There’s one way to find out – take Zayo’s Network Health Check now. https://zayo.is/3ztMpIu

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

Healthcare technology has frequently been lambasted as being behind the times. The reason is because hospitals and healthcare providers are operating on lagging networks and with outdated technology. Derek Grimes, the SVP of Operations at Frontage Clinical Services explains what it will take to get our healthcare systems to work better for all patients, and he gives us some insights into the ways technology is currently being used to improve our experiences. 

Tune in to learn:

• Understanding the need for CROs (2:45)
• The technological landscape needed to operate clinical trials (5:10)
• How are healthcare systems improving? (12:15)
• What is stopping us from demanding more from healthcare providers? (18:30)
• Solving the Interoperability problem in healthcare (30:00)
• Advice for practitioners on where to modernize right now (37:45)

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Zayo's future-ready network and tailored connectivity solutions enable some of the world’s most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. Exceptional end-user experiences and better business outcomes demand one thing – a strong, healthy network. How’s your network health? There’s one way to find out – take Zayo’s Network Health Check now. https://zayo.is/3ztMpIu

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.