Sean McGee

We just launched Edge Compute Stack 3.5 -- it's got a lot of bells and whistles -- I like how Network World breaks down the state of the edge computing market, what companies need in terms of edge infrastructure, and how ECS 3.5 helps them get there in this article. https://bit.ly/3VKJFBf

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the_poc_experience QoS / Application Prioritization, bidirectionally, for ANY traffic? Seems too good to be true. Standard operating procedure here at Cato Networks. A byproduct of network convergence in a cloud platform. #tipoftheiceberg #thepocexperience #sase #sdwan

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Phillip Gervasi from Kentik sharing his deep knowledge with #Autocon2 on LLMs and how they can be applied to network data to help automate network operation. Network Automation Forum

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O-RAN might not be exactly around the corner (well, it depends on who you're talking to and which part of the world you're in), but #security of it must be our industry's top priority. So if you want to understand more about what it really means to systematically and holistically secure O-RAN deployments from any kind of threat, then this #IEEE session by one of the most knowledgeable mobile networks security expert, Scott Poretsky, is certainly an excellent start! #OpenRAN #ORAN #ORANsecurity #cybersecurity #5Gnetworksecurity #5G #criticalinfrastructuresecurity

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👉 One of the main things you should monitor and strive to lower is latency. Read more 👉 Link in comment #WebRTC

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Here are my belated thoughts on #Autocon2. It was my first one and I really enjoyed the talks and the lively conversations. ❄ The community has realized that network automation means different things to different people and a common terminology and a framework is required. There is work starting in the Network Automation Forum to address this. ❄ Listening to the talks and side conversations reinforced to me that when it comes to Automation one size doesn't fit all. Even if the tasks are similar there is enough variations between mid size vs large enterprise, on-prem/cloud/hybrid and skill levels of the staff. ❄ It seemed that most of the talks and vendor demos were configuration focused. Monitoring and troubleshooting has a huge potential for Automation. ❄ Automation is something you have to invest in to reap future benefit. Quantifying the benefits goes a long way. One of the Lightning talks by Eric Anderson had an example of an Automation metrics dashboard that showed Productivity Savings and Total Time to Delivery Improvement. I think it would be nice if we as a community worked on a template that engineers can use to "sell" automation to their managers. ❄ Last but not the least, use of #ai in network automation. Two wonderful talks by Du'An Lightfoot and Phillip Gervasi on the possibilities and limitations of using Generative AI/Agents for automating network operation tasks.

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Dennis D. for years has been advocating for the deployment of #RPKI, and now, in 2024, we slowly wake up toward this ! See Dennis, there is hope, if you have a big amount of patience "White House Unveils Road Map to Fix BGP" The White House Office of the National Cyber Director released a plan outlining steps network operators and service providers need to take to secure BGP from abuse and configuration errors. connected=hacked, but less likely through BGP if you have RPKI in place #cybersecurity #BGP #RPKI https://lnkd.in/e7hs_XwP

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This shift means that a lot of media sources are going to have available in them either H.264 or HEVC as the video codec – a lot less common will be VP8 or VP9. Read more 👉 Link in comment #WebRTC #HEVC

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Had a great time talking about VMware migration to OpenStack with Swapnil Bhartiya on his TFiR show. If you're interested in what's going on with the OpenStack ecosystem and why people are actively migrating to OpenStack from VMware, we've got you covered! https://lnkd.in/gTpWbANr

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In my latest blog, I review the book Ecosystem-Led Growth by Bob Moore. Since moving into the Field CTO role at Kentik I have been fortunate to work on building out our ecosystem of partners. I am a firm believer this is the way of the future for B2B SaaS sales. If you are in GTM in a B2B SaaS company and have not heard of this concept, I highly recommend you check out Bob's book. Thanks Erik Rudin for the recommendation!

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NetApp delivered an enviable beat/beat quarter with strong guidance. My comments on the Qtr included in SiliconAngle's coverage, but here's my quick take: ▶︎ Killing it in All-Flash, ARR ↑19% y/y ▶︎ AFA should only grow w/ new A- & C-Series, announced last week ▶︎ Strongest cloud story of any storage company: ↑43% hybrid, ↑9% public ▶︎ Public Cloud Gross Margin grew to 74% from 66% year ago. ▶︎ Very strong Keystone as-a-service ↑55% y/y. ▶︎ Record Operating Margin 29% What we're watching: ▶︎ Enterprise AI tailwinds slow to arrive: will new AI strategy pay off? ▶︎ Public Cloud Gross Margin target 75-80% - on the way, not quite there. Overall revenue growth 6% y/y - solid relative to past quarters industry-wide but need to see competitive earnings over next few weeks to compare relative to industry. Stellar quarter. Congratulations to George Kurian & the team! https://lnkd.in/eHtQ_bC9

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What an incredible example of resilience and foresight in venture capital! 💡 Vinod Khosla’s journey is a testament to both massive wins and countless lessons from failure. Khosla’s track record at Kleiner Perkins—turning a $3M investment in Juniper Networks into $7B in just five years—is impressive. But it’s his acknowledgment of failure that’s even more powerful. “Nobody in the VC business has failed as much as I have,” he says. This willingness to take risks, embrace failure, and keep moving forward is exactly what drives lasting success. 🔄 Lessons here are invaluable: success often shines brightest after numerous setbacks. In VC and beyond, it’s the big wins that matter most, and Khosla’s story is proof that real impact sometimes lies behind a few audacious bets. With today’s market more dynamic than ever, the importance of navigating both risks and rewards has never been more critical. 🌟

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Do things really need to be connected to deliver on the promise of AI? Can't we just build a really big GPU? Am I getting better at ridiculous clickbait questions? Broadcom Charlie Kawwas clearly lays out the role of connectivity. Is connectivity as sexy as a GPU? That's a math problem. Let's see if we can solve it. Add the market caps of Intel Corporation AMD and Dell Technologies together. Multiply by two. Check Broadcom's market cap. Maybe there is something to this?

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By leveraging #Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network, #Zoom can now take advantage of the unprecedented levels of Quality of Service (QoS) that 5G network slicing provides. Specifically, this capability enables the creation of dedicated network slices, each with its own set of attributes, such as bitrate, latency, and packet loss tolerance, allowing for the optimization of Zoom's video traffic in real-time. By harnessing the power of #5G network slicing, we can now deliver ultra-reliable, low-latency video collaboration experiences that meet the most stringent requirements of mobile enterprise users. Click to learn more:

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"Pure Storage's platform provides a unified and integrated data storage and delivery system across customers' various data environments." Thanks Jon Fortt for having Charles Giancarlo on CNBC Closing Bell: Overtime to discuss our Q1 FY25 earnings! You're the best! Watch the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gEpA5Ti8

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#Microsoft and Lumen Technologies What do you think? For me this partnership is a big move forward in addressing the growing demands of AI workloads, especially given the current shortage of data center resources. By using Lumen's extensive network infrastructure, Microsoft aims to enhance connectivity and performance across its data centers. This is essential for #AI applications since they mainly depend on processing power and fast data transfer. Additionally, Lumen plans to migrate its workloads to Microsoft Azure, expecting to boost its cash flow by over $20 million in the coming year. It is amazing how big tech companies are adjusting to the quickly changing world of AI and cloud computing in response to market trends. This collaboration is worth keeping an eye on. Share your thoughts in the comments. #technology

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For the enterprise, the right way to do Gen AI is Private AI. In this article, IDC’s Jerry Silva does a great job of explaining why using financial services as an example, but it applies for all verticals.

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