In this episode we are looking once again at our digital security, particularly around the state of the industry in 2025, and the way threats and consumer behaviours are evolving. We’ll be looking at the adoption of new kinds of security, how VPNs are still an evolving part of the security equation, and how Security Service Edge (SSE) is beginning to be taken more seriously. Joining us to discuss is Jaye Tillson, Field CTO and Distinguished Technologist at HPE. This is Technology Now, a weekly s...
Mar 20, 2025•21 min•Ep. 101
In this episode we are taking a fresh look at how AI is affecting the world of cybersecurity. As we’ve explored on the podcast in previous episodes, artificial intelligence has opened up a whole new world of opportunities for our organizations, but it also brings fresh challenges for cybersecurity professionals. We’ll be looking at the current state of play, and asking whether AI as a tool to defend us can match AI as a weapon to attack us, with guest Simon Leech, Director of the Cyber Security ...
Mar 13, 2025•19 min•Ep. 100
In this episode we are looking at how technology is allowing us to bring together the potentially dozens or even hundreds of different IT services and systems - from hardware to software and cloud - in use throughout our organizations. It’s an idea known as ‘convergence’, which has been years in the making, but with the rise of AI and edge computing, is finally becoming a reality. So, why has it taken so long to happen… And are we there yet? Well to find out, we’re joined this week by Taruna Gan...
Mar 06, 2025•19 min•Ep. 99
In this episode we are taking a trip high above the Earth, and looking at how we are storing our data in space – in particular, how testbeds for running consumer-grade drives on the International Space Station are redefining the edge computing capabilities of future missions to the moon and beyond. Joining us to discuss is Tyler Nelson, Director of KIOXIA’s Innovation Lab and Technical Marketing Team. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a ...
Feb 27, 2025•18 min•Ep. 98
In this episode, we’re drilling into something that’s arguably under-discussed: How to make IT itself more sustainable through the life cycle of its products. We’ll be talking about how we can build sustainability into our products and why it’s important to think about sustainability at every step of the product life cycle, with Karim Abou Zahab, principal technologist for sustainable transformation at HPE’s Living Progress organisation. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard...
Feb 20, 2025•19 min•Ep. 97
In this episode we are looking at an area which impacts every business in the world. Unstructured data - that is, how we can start to squeeze insight from the piles of text, audio, video, and every other type of data that doesn’t fit into a neat table. Carefully analysed, it can contain valuable insight, to be compared against other more traditional metrics such as sales figures, or economic results. Joining us to discuss is Gokul Sathiacama, VP of data storage for AI at Hewlett Packard Enterpri...
Feb 13, 2025•20 min•Ep. 96
In this episode we are looking at a pressing issue that goes well beyond the tech world - sustainability and our networking infrastructure. In particular, In this episode, we’ll be asking how networking and sustainability can go hand in hand – from reducing the amount of materials we use, to lowering energy consumption, to making our buildings and offices more efficient through the network. Joining us to discuss is Jon Howell. He’s the Smart Spaces and IoT Lead for Europe, Africa and the Middle ...
Feb 06, 2025•20 min•Ep. 95
In this episode we’re coming to you once again from the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, for a look at the HPE-supported AI House. We’ll be talking more about AI, from where we’ve come from, to where we’re headed – and the challenges and opportunities along the way, with the help of HPE Vice President, fellow, and chief architect at Hewlett Packard Labs, Kirk Bresniker. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story ...
Jan 30, 2025•24 min•Ep. 94
In this episode we’re coming to you from the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where we’re meeting with HPE’s President and CEO, Antonio Neri. We’ll be talking about why Davos matters, and the importance of bringing businesses, Governments and other organizations together. 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 why it matters to...
Jan 23, 2025•17 min•Ep. 93
In this episode we are diving into the world of liquid cooling. It’s become a topic of much discussion over the course of the last year, and is being hailed as an essential part of future data centre and HPC architecture. But, what makes liquid cooling so essential, and why are we reaching the limits of air cooling technology? Joining us to discuss is Benjamin Kufahl, Senior Liquid Cooling Expert in HPC & AI at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Pa...
Jan 16, 2025•20 min•Ep. 92
In this episode we are taking a behind-the-scenes look at connectivity in one of the most exciting and immersive sporting organizations in the world: Tottenham Hotspur FC. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, opened in 2019, has a capacity of almost 63,000 people - and is popular not just for matches, but events and conferences too. A modern, huge capacity stadium and millions of fans around the world means that the club needs a huge amount of IT infrastructure. So, how do you keep on top of it and en...
Jan 09, 2025•22 min•Ep. 91
In this episode we are looking at something rather practical: How to take an AI strategy from dream to reality. In many cases, when organizations decide they want an AI solution, they need help and guidance designing it, and getting the most out of it. So, what does an effective AI-building strategy look like? To find out, this week we’re joined by Jimmy Whitaker, Chief Scientist of AI and Strategy at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterpri...
Dec 19, 2024•20 min•Ep. 90
In this episode we are looking at how technology is enabling as close as possible to 100% up-time for the most mission-critical business operations. We’ll be looking at how software and hardware are coming together to ensure the absolute pinnacle of reliability, and what it means for our organizations. Joining us to discuss is Casey Taylor, Vice President and General Manager of HPE NonStop. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that'...
Dec 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 89
Watch the video version of this episode : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-qC5Qd_zHY This week, we’re taking a look at what it takes to excel in one of the most extreme and competitive sporting arenas, Formula 1 racing – with a very special guest, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team driver, George Russell. We’ll be discussing what it takes to stay ahead, the role of technology in racing, how it takes a team of thousands to win races – and what our organizations can learn from it. This is Technology N...
Dec 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 88
In this episode we are looking at private cellular networks, a hot-topic in the networking space. In 2023, the 5G private network market was worth $2 billion. That’s expected to grow to over $30 billion by 2030 (see Kaleido report below), despite 5G being unlikely to overtake 4G as the dominant private networking technology until 2027. So, why is private 5G networking such a growth area, and what could it mean for our organizations? Joining us to discuss is Richard Band, HPE’s Senior Sales Direc...
Nov 28, 2024•17 min•Ep. 87
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 Packard En...
Nov 21, 2024•24 min•Ep. 86
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 Frey...
Nov 14, 2024•22 min•Ep. 85
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, a ...
Nov 07, 2024•23 min•Ep. 84
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 week...
Oct 31, 2024•21 min•Ep. 83
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 Ente...
Oct 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 82
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 why i...
Oct 17, 2024•20 min•Ep. 81
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 behi...
Oct 10, 2024•20 min•Ep. 80
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 Psyc...
Oct 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 79
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 to ...
Sep 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 78
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 us t...
Sep 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 77
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 to m...
Sep 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 76
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 Suku...
Sep 05, 2024•21 min•Ep. 75
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 appro...
Aug 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 74
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 world ...
Aug 22, 2024•21 min•Ep. 73
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 a h...
Aug 15, 2024•19 min•Ep. 72
