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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 mitigate the effects of such extreme weather? Joining us to discuss is Ilene Carpenter, Earth Sciences segment manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest, Ilene Carpenter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilene-carpenter-9a15511/ Sources cited in this week’s episode:The first computer weather predictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626175559/https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/101943.pdfUS National Weather Service computing power: https://www.weather.gov/about/supercomputers#:~:text=NWS%20super%20computers%20hold%20numerical,buoys%2C%20radar%2C%20and%20moreUK Met Office computing power: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/who-we-are/innovation/supercomputerStatistics on US extreme weather damage in 2024: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/Atom interferometry breakthrough: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade4454

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 Sukumar, a distinguished technologist in the chief technology office at HPE, responsible for HPC and AI.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rangan/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode: Gartner research into the database segment: https://www.gartner.com/en/documents/5485495KPMG research into data platforms: https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/nz/pdf/2023/09/data-platforms-in-2024.pdfDepartment of Transportation policy on smart highways: https://www.its.dot.gov/research_areas/emerging_tech/pdf/Accelerate_V2X_Deployment.pdfTechnology Untangled podcast episode on autonomous vehicles: https://www.technologyuntangled.fm/episodes/autonomous-vehicles-are-we-steering-in-the-right-direction

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 approach to AI.Joining us again today to find out more is Ray Beausoleil, a physicist, senior fellow and senior vice president at HPE. He leads the large scale integrated photonics lab at Hewlett Packard Labs. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: Ray Beausoleil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-beausoleil-22b148a/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode:WEF paper on data centre energy usage: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/07/generative-ai-energy-emissions/ IEA sats on energy usage in IT: https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings/data-centres-and-data-transmission-networks#overviewNovel insulins grand challenge: https://type1diabetesgrandchallenge.org.uk/funding/closed-funding/novel-insulins-innovation-incubator/

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 could change in really significant ways. Medicine, materials, energy, information technology... to harness these systems to help us - not to replace us." Joining us today is Ray Beausoleil, a physicist, senior fellow and senior vice president at HPE. He leads the large scale integrated photonics lab at Hewlett Packard Labs. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: Ray Beausoleil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-beausoleil-22b148a/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode: Bloomberg report into AI growth: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/generative-ai-to-become-a-1-3-trillion-market-by-2032-research-finds/ Fusion and mayonnaise: https://engineering.lehigh.edu/news/article/lehigh-university-researchers-dig-deeper-stability-challenges-nuclear-fusion-mayonnaise

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 huge advantage. But how do you work that out when you’ve only got the race weekend?Well, one way is to use track and car simulations - essentially, incredibly accurate digital twins of a racetrack with a full suite of driving controls and simulated movement, where drivers can test their setups in a variety of conditions, to prepare for race day. Here to talk more about that are this week’s guests, from Maserati MSG racing: Cyril Blais, deputy team principal, and driver Maximillian Günther.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guests: Cyril Blais : https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyril-blais/Maximillian Günther: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_G%C3%BCnther Sources and statistics cited in this episode: Formula E: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en2024 Hankook London ePrix: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/calendar/2023-24/r16-londonJapan abandons floppy disks (English coverage): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx82407j1v3o

Subscription-based IT is becoming increasingly popular – not just for software, but also for hardware. This means our IT is increasingly not a capital investment, but an operational expense, which means different people are paying for it from different budgets. And those people aren’t always the most IT savvy.So, what does this mean for our organisations, and how do we make sure that the right people are being educated to ask the right questions when it comes to IT? To help us unravel what’s going on, we’re joined today by Bob Panos, senior VP of Sales and Strategic Partnerships at American Digital.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.americandigital.com/about/leadership/robert-panos Sources and statistics cited in this episode:IDC research into IT spending: https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS52398324#:~:text=For%202024%2C%20IDC%20is%20forecasting,billion%20for%20the%20full%20yearMoon caves identified for the first time: https://pressroom.unitn.it/comunicato-stampa/existence-lunar-lava-tube-cave-demonstrated

In the past couple of years, the world has seen the unprecedented growth and development of machine learning and AI applications, along with a huge spike in demand for new systems. This rising demand for AI services has, according to today’s guest, stifled competition to supply AI to those with a lot of resources, and caused uneven access for the rest of us. In this episode we are looking at reducing those barriers to entry, and helping more people get access to foundation model training, at less cost financially - and to the planet – with Fellow and VP at HPE, Paolo Faraboschi.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faraboschi/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Research and Markets research into demand for AI infrastructure: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5925430/ai-semiconductors-server-gpu-market-global?utm_source=GNE&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_code=8k36pg&utm_campaign=1927769+-+AI+and+Semiconductors+-+A+Server+GPU+Market+Analysis+and+Forecast%2c+2023-2028%3a+Global+AI+and+Server+GPU+Demand+Bolsters+High-Density+Computing+Solutions%2c+Skyrocketing+Market+Valuations&utm_exec=carimspiGii research piece on LLM demand and supply: https://www.giiresearch.com/report/qyr1421025-global-large-language-model-llm-market-research.htmlThought-to-speech research: https://english.tau.ac.il/research/thought-based-communication

In this episode we are looking at the dilemma being faced by organisations across the world when it comes to moving forward with innovations in technology, whilst also being wary of cyber security issues.In fact, according to research by HPE Aruba Networking, just under two thirds of IT leaders believe their companies are missing out for that very reason. Here to discuss an approach to balancing security and innovation is HPE Chief Security Officer, Bobby Ford.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyjford/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode: HPE Aruba Networking report into security fears and innovation: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/press-release/2023/09/innovation-vs-risk-it-leaders-share-security-concerns-regarding-tech-innovation-but-can-they-afford-to-let-risk-hold-them-back.htmlDigital transformation market statistics: https://www.statista.com/statistics/870924/worldwide-digital-transformation-market-size/ Mission to Mars crew leaves simulated environment: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/analog-field-testing/chapea/first-mars-crew-completes-yearlong-simulated-red-planet-nasa-mission/

In this episode, we are looking at improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of our computer workloads by shifting them around the world in real-time - something called ‘geo-distribution’.The idea involves looking at real time global energy production- ideally from renewable sources - and a load of other factors including weather, water tables and more. By comparing these factors as well as compute availability and the lag between data source and data center, you can find the most sustainable locations to perform a task. Ideally, shifting the workloads so quickly that the user doesn’t even know it’s happening. To tell us more we’re joined this week by Cullen Bash, Vice President, Research & Development at HPE, who leads the Systems Architecture Lab at Hewlett Packard Labs.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cullen-bash/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode: IEA report on data centre energy usage: https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/6b2fd954-2017-408e-bf08-952fdd62118a/Electricity2024-Analysisandforecastto2026.pdfING research into data centre water use: https://think.ing.com/articles/data-centres-growth-in-water-consumption-needs-more-attention/Brain-on-chip robot: https://h.xinhuaxmt.com/vh512/share/12076644?d=134d8f3&channel=weixin (in Mandarin)English language story: https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/this-robot-is-controlled-by-a-human-brain-in-a-jar

In this episode, we’re exploring the backbone of AI – network fabrics. The network fabric is the backbone of the data centre - keeping everything together between the storage, compute, and users. It’s much more than patch cables, it’s a finely balanced, interconnected process ecosystem. With the advent of AI, the demands on those network fabrics are changing, putting pressure on our compute resources, as well as on our energy usage. So what can be done, and can AI help optimize itself? To find out more, we’re joined by Puneet Sharma, director of Hewlett Packard Labs' Networking and Distributed Systems Lab.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/puneetsharma Sources and statistics cited in this episode: A16z report on data centre expenditure: https://a16z.com/navigating-the-high-cost-of-ai-compute/ Research and Markets report into data centre accelerators: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/4804594/data-center-accelerators-global-strategicBio-engineering life for Mars: https://www.asimov.press/p/grow-mars

In this episode, we explore the critical work Interpol is doing to combat international cybercrime. Cyberattacks like phishing, ransomware, and data breaches are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant challenges to governments, businesses, and international police. We’ll be looking at the organization's strategies for prevention, detection, investigation, and disruption of cybercriminal activities, with today’s guest, Craig Jones, Director of Cybercrime at Interpol.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-jones-409a98139/?originalSubdomain=sg Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Interpol’s website: https://www.interpol.int/en The cost of cybercrime: https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/cybersecurity/worldwide#costBrain-computer interface training: https://sites.utexas.edu/jdrmillan/2020/12/20/jose-del-r-millan-building-the-brain-computer-interface/

In this episode, we’re introducing a new format that we hope to revisit every few months. We’re joined by HPE's CTO, Fidelma Russo, to discuss the rapid advancements in AI and the broader enterprise tech landscape for 2024. Fidelma shares her insights on the staggering growth in AI, the importance of data management, and the potential for AI to democratize technology and foster inclusivity. She also touches on the ethical considerations and the need for responsible AI implementation.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout this week's guest: https://www.hpe.com/uk/en/leadership-bios/fidelma-russo.htmlSources and statistics cited in this episode:- AI industry growth: Statista - https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/artificial-intelligence/worldwide#:~:text=Artificial%20intelligence%20(AI)%20worldwide%20%2D%20statistics%20%26%20facts&text=The%20market%20for%20AI%20technologies%20is%20vast%2C%20amounting%20to%20around,trillion%20U.S.%20dollars%20by%202030 - Connectivity and networking industry size: Markets and Markets - https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/wireless-connectivity-market-192605963.html - Security industry size: Grandview Research - https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/cyber-security-market - Storage industry size: Fortune Business Insights - https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/data-storage-market-102991- Green tech and Sustainability industry size: Fortune Business Insights - https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/green-technology-and-sustainability-market-102221Smartphone ‘X Ray’ chip - https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10381731

In this episode, we’re heading to Las Vegas for HPE Discover 2024, for a breakdown of the multimedia keynote by HPE President and CEO Antonio Neri.​​The AI-focused keynote covered everything from new product announcements and a new partnership with NVIDIA, to the challenges of AI and its transformative possibilities. To delve deeper into these topics, we’re joined by HPE Chief Technologist for AI, Matt Armstrong Barnes.​​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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattarmstrongbarnes/?originalSubdomain=uk Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Listen to our previous episode on Spaceborne computer: https://share.transistor.fm/s/693c9349 Carnegie clean energy on HPE’s Technology Untangled podcast: https://www.technologyuntangled.fm/episodes/keeping-the-lights-on-part-1-how-do-we-make-more-energy Watch Antonio’s keynote on-demand: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/discover.html More from HPE Discover Las Vegas 2024: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/discover.html

In this episode we are looking at an emerging field which is bringing together two transformative fields in tech - edge, and AI. Traditionally, the intense compute requirements of AI have made it difficult to implement on edge devices - cell phones, laptops, or micro-electronics. However, that is slowly changing, and the global edge AI market is set to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 21.0% from 2023 to 2030. So, to find out more about edge AI, and the challenges or opportunities they can bring to our organisations, we’re joined today by Peter Moser, Senior Distinguished Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-moser-7b90391/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Scope of the edge AI industry: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/edge-ai-market-reportDenver Police to begin drone-based 911 call response: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/05/26/colorado-police-drones-first-responders/

In this episode we are looking ahead to the Enterprise tech event of the year, HPE Discover Las Vegas, which is on during the week of June 17th 2024. It’ll see curated programs of events across Edge and networking, Hybrid Cloud, and AI. Hundreds of sessions will provide an opportunity to network for thousands of global tech leaders, customers, and partners.And, to give us a bit of a sneak peek of the event - and his own keynote at Las Vegas' iconic Sphere - we’re joined today by a very special guest: HPE President and CEO, Antonio Neri. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week’s guest: https://www.hpe.com/uk/en/leadership-bios/antonio-neri.html Sources and statistics cited in this episode:HPE Discover 2024 Agenda: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/discover.html#programs HPE Discover 2024 keynotes: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/discover.html#keynotes Drones fly with autonomous neural networks: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.adi0591

In this episode we are looking at a growing issue in the tech field: Burnout among cyber security professionals. A report shared by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association shows that 51% of people working in cyber security may leave their job in the next year because of stress.But it's not just the stress of protecting organisations that is having an effect on people’s mental health in the sector. It’s an area that led today's guest, cyber security expert Peter Coroneos, to set up Cybermindz.org - a not-for-profit to help address and prevent burnout in the cybersecurity industry. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercoroneos/?originalSubdomain=auSources and statistics cited in this episode:Cybermindz.org: https://cybermindz.org/ISACA report : https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/newsletters/atisaca/2023/volume-48/cybersecurity-and-burnout-the-cybersecurity-professionals-silent-enemy Statistics on the cyber security workforce: https://www.isc2.org/Insights/2023/11/ISC2-Cybersecurity-Workforce-Study-Looking-Deeper-into-the-Workforce-GapGlobal spending on cyber security: https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/cybersecurity/worldwide#revenueStudy into the mental health of cyber security professionals: https://www.tines.com/reports/state-of-mental-health-in-cybersecurity3D printed ‘skin’ sensors: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10473193

In this episode we are looking at computers going fast. ‘Exascale’ means a computer is running a billion, billion operations every second. At the 2024 ISC high-performance conference in Hamburg, Germany, the world’s second exascale machine was officially recognised: The Aurora supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory officially broke the exascale barrier at 1.012 exaflops. So why does exascale matter, and why is it so difficult to achieve? Joining us to discuss is Susan Coghlan, Project Director of the Aurora exascale computer at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.anl.gov/profile/susan-m-coghlan Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Top500 list of the fastest supercomputers: https://top500.org/Argonne National Laboratory: https://www.anl.gov/Quantum navigation flight: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-jammable-quantum-tech-takes-flight-to-boost-uks-resilience-against-hostile-actors

In this episode we are taking a break from the norm to bring you a few of the amazing stories from the world of science and technology that haven’t quite made it into the podcast recently. Our goal is to bring you a lot of amazing stories and important technological developments on this podcast, but the little stories in the middle where we take a break don’t always get the attention they deserve. So, this week, we’re bringing you some of the stories from around the world that haven’t quite made the podcast yet. And, of course, you’ll find details of all the stories we feature today in the show notes.Don’t worry, this isn’t a regular thing - we’ll be back to normal next week.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Sources and statistics cited in this episode: The Lunar Cruiser: https://mag.toyota.co.uk/toyota-lunar-cruiser/Study into humanoid robots: https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/04/12/humanoids-no-thanks-most-g7-countries-feel-uncomfortable-with-the-most-advanced-robotsFood from thin air: https://solarfoods.com/opening-a-window-to-the-food-industrys-future-the-worlds-first-factory-growing-food-out-of-thin-air-launches/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=302659422&utm_content=302659422&utm_source=hs_emailClouds to slow global warming: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-024-01427-zWaterproof e-glove: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2024/april/waterproof-e-glove-could-help-scuba-divers-communicate.htmlOur episode on energy efficient AI: https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyUntangled_411 AI is more carbon-efficient than humans: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-54271-x

In this episode we are looking at why people are moving away from Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, and are navigating towards Zero Trust Network Access, or ZTNAs.VPNs have largely been unchallenged as the go-to cyber security option for organisations since they first came about in the mid-1990s. However, they do have security flaws which have been exploited by hackers and cyber criminals, leading many to ask whether there’s a more secure solution.Joining us to discuss why ZTNA is becoming a more popular security option for organisations is Jaye Tillson, HPE’s Director of Strategy in Cyber Security.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaye-tillson/?originalSubdomain=uk Sources and statistics cited in this episode:No more Chewy Cnetres: https://www.forrester.com/report/No-More-Chewy-Centers-The-Zero-Trust-Model-Of-Information-Security/RES56682Revenue generated by the virtual private network (VPN) market worldwide: https://www.statista.com/statistics/542817/worldwide-virtual-private-network-market/ Statistics on ZTNA market share: https://www.kuppingercole.com/press-release/market-sizing-ztnaForbes report on VPN data leaks: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/vpn-statistics/ICS2 report on users’ cloud security fears: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1172265/biggest-cloud-security-concerns-in-2020/ “String Quartet No. 1, 'Polar Energy Budget.”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tulsx2wt3qUComposing music from climate data: https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(24)00844-7?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2589004224008447%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

We're celebrating May the 4th be with you. Yes, it's Star Wars Day and we've been given incredible behind the scenes access at none other than Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Courtesy of Jose Corpuz, Principal Software Engineer with Global Engineering Technology and Analysis with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we've been given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the tech that makes this one of the most immersive theme park experiences of its kind anywhere in the world. This is one you don't want to miss!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 organizations and what we can learn from it.About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-corpuz-a23533/More about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00083951enw

Today we’re discussing synthetic data - that is, data trained by AI and computer simulations, rather than gathered from the real world.Now, generating theoretical data is nothing new - we’ve been taking small samples of things and extrapolating from it for decades. However, with the advent of AI we don’t necessarily just need to extrapolate. We can generate completely new, close-to-real data using AI.But why? And why does it matter? To explain we’re joined by Chief Technology Officer for AI at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Matt Armstrong-BarnesThis 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mattarmstrongbarnes Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Mendelev’s predicted elements: https://web.archive.org/web/20081217080509/http://www.scs.uiuc.edu/~mainzv/HIST/awards/OPA%20Papers/2005-Kaji.pdf Rubin’s proposal and method for synthetic data: https://www.scb.se/contentassets/ca21efb41fee47d293bbee5bf7be7fb3/discussion-statistical-disclosure-limitation2.pdfNASA directed to create Lunar time: https://www.reuters.com/science/white-house-directs-nasa-create-time-standard-moon-2024-04-02/

According to a report published by the UK National Cyber Security Centre in January 2024, Artificial intelligence will increase the number and the severity of cyber attacks over the next two years.So how are AI models also being developed to effectively tackle cyber crime? And what is the potential of AI for stopping cyber security threats? Joining us this week is To fill us in Rohini Chavakula, AI security lead at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohini-chavakula/?originalSubdomain=in Sources and statistics cited in this episode:National Centre for Cyber Security stats: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/report/impact-of-ai-on-cyber-threatAV Test Institute findings: https://dataprot.net/statistics/malware-statistics/White House AI security competition: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/09/biden-harris-administration-launches-artificial-intelligence-cyber-challenge-to-protect-americas-critical-software/AI analysis of rock samples for organic signatures: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2307149120

AI in healthcare is considered an enormous opportunity. Diagnosis, drug discovery, treatment and triage – all are hot topics for new AI tools and assistance. But is the world ready for AI-enabled healthcare? What are the challenges and opportunities the space presents? To give us the bigger picture, we’re joined this week by Rich Bird, World Wide Healthcare and Life Sciences Lead at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-bird/?originalSubdomain=ukSources and statistics cited in this episode:London Chamber of Commerce report on AI in healthcare: https://www.londonchamber.co.uk/news-and-insights/news/lcci-updates/ai-influence-in-developing-countries-workforces-br/The human ‘Swarm Commander’: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/one-person-can-supervise-%E2%80%98swarm%E2%80%99-100-unmanned-autonomous-vehicles-osu-research-shows

For the last decade, messaging around cyber security has often followed a similar pattern: Make people fear the consequences of being hacked. We are only human, after all. We’re flawed, and we’re fallible. So are we the weakest link in the cyber security chain? Or is there a better way to look at it?To answer that, we’re joined this week by HPE Cyber Security Awareness Training Program Manager, Joanne O’Connor.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oconnor-/?originalSubdomain=ieSources and statistics cited in this episode:Psychology of Human error: https://www.tessian.com/research/the-psychology-of-human-error/Survey of most commonly used passwords: https://s1.nordcdn.com/nord/misc/0.78.0/nordpass/top-200-2023/200-most-common-passwords-en.pdfJET Fusion experiment: https://ccfe.ukaea.uk/programmes/joint-european-torus/ITER Fusion lab : https://www.iter.org/proj/inafewlines

In this episode we are revisiting HPE Spaceborne Computer 2, the supercomputer at the edge of space, speeding around above our heads on the International Space Station (ISS).Last week, we looked at the science behind the system. This week, we’re exploring how HPE Spaceborne Computer 2 is speeding up the time it takes for experiments to be carried out in space, with the Principal Investigator for HPE Spaceborne Computer-2, Mark Fernandez.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrfernandez/Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Most expensive man-made thing in history - https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-expensive-man-made-objectThe fastest manned vehicle in existence - https://www.nasa.gov/international-space-station/space-station-facts-and-figures/Experiments on ISS - https://www.nasa.gov/international-space-station/space-station-research-and-technology/space-station-science-101/AI to AI communication - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-024-01607-5

In the next couple of episodes we’re going to be looking at HPE Spaceborne Computer 2 - a supercomputer on the International Space Station (ISS) that’s revolutionising computing at the edge, and science in space.This week, we’ll be looking at the science behind the computer. Next week, we’ll be looking at the way it’s changing the way research is conducted in orbit and beyond. So how is ddge computing changing how scientists and astronauts benefit from space exploration? To explain, we’re joined by the Principal Investigator for HPE Spaceborne Computer-2, Mark Fernandez.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrfernandez/Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Timeline of HPE Spaceborne Computer on ISS - https://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/Accelerating-space-exploration-with-the-Spaceborne-Computer.htmlSpeeding up 6G - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07075-y

In this episode we are looking at how the public sector is embracing the hybrid cloud model and what steps need to be taken to be certain our information, as members of the public, is kept safe. It’s a big issue. In 2021 and 2022 the largest percentage of cyber threats and attacks were reported by governments and the public sector, according to the European Parliament. So, what operational security strategies are being tailored for public sector needs? How does regulation differ between the public and private sector when it comes to hybrid cloud security? And how can leaders in health, education, the military, public transport and law enforcement ensure that adopting a hybrid cloud model is a secure option? To fill us in is Simon Leech, Director at Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Management.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About this week's guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonleech/?originalSubdomain=nl Sources cited in this week's episode: European Parliament stats on public-body cyber attacks: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20220120STO21428/cybersecurity-main-and-emerging-threatsThe UK’s Cloud First policy: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-cloud-first-policyRevisions to the Cloud First policy: https://technology.blog.gov.uk/2019/10/31/cloud-first-is-here-to-stay/UK is the third most attacked nation in the world: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/135/science-innovation-and-technology-committee/news/198084/how-resilient-is-uk-critical-national-infrastructure-to-cyberattack/Seti’s AI modelling of habitable worlds: https://www.seti.org/Value of the laser industry: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/laser-technology-market-report#:~:text=The%20global%20laser%20technology%20market%20size%20was%20estimated%20at%20USD,the%20laser%20technology%20market%20growth%3F

Tech is having a transformative effect on manufacturing, nowhere more so than in car manufacturing. IT is involved in every step of the process chain: from design to manufacture. And whilst advancements in technology have sped up the process; that also comes with its own challenges. The methods to train and monitor robots, as well as humans, are constantly evolving as AI plays a bigger part in the process.And then, of course, there's integrating the manufacturing and sales process, as customers demand more and more customisability in their vehicles. In this episode, we're joined by Peter Grendel, Managing Director of ABAT+, to look at the challenges and opportunities that come with using modern technology and sustainable engineering in order to get a brand new car from concept to production. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout this week's guest: https://www.abat.de/en/about-us/managementSources cited in this week's episode:The original 4x4 patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/US602310A/enUK to ban carbon-emitting vehicles: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-path-to-zero-emission-vehicles-by-2035Imaging the Herculaneum scrolls: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5031465/Identifying the first letters on the scrolls: https://scrollprize.org/firstletters

Despite a huge boom in technological innovation around the world and an expanding tech industry, the number of graduates who have come from STEM subjects remains relatively low. Just over a quarter of university graduates in the UK have studied a STEM course, and in the US it’s less than 1-in-5. Within that, there is still a huge disparity in gender after secondary school compulsory education. In this episode we’ll be looking at how we can engage the next, and future generations in science and technology-led professions, and the importance of role models in showing what can be achieved by a career in STEM, with former NASA rocket scientist, STEM ambassador, entrepreneur and confirmed future astronaut, Aisha Bowe.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.aishabowe.com/Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Statistics for the percentage of the UK working population in STEM careers - https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5803/cmselect/cmsctech/95/report.htmlPredicted increase in STEM employment - https://careersmart.org.uk/industries/stem/employment-growth-stem-occupationsHESA-backed report into role of women in STEM workforce - https://www.stemwomen.com/women-in-stem-statistics-progress-and-challengesImaging the Herculaneum scrolls: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5031465/Identifying the first letters on the scrolls: https://scrollprize.org/firstletters

The ethical question of AI has been at the forefront of its development. Today, there is a global rush to establish legal and ethical frameworks around AI, such as the European Parliament AI Act, which aim to legislate around concerns surrounding potential bias from bad data sets or algorithms, privacy concerns, and non-discrimination.Our guest this week is Principal Data Scientist and AI Ambassador at HPE, Iveta Lohovska. We’ll be discussing the practicality of placing guardrails around AI, as well as the ethical approach that needs to be taken for training models - and whether the sheer scale of its growth is leaving us vulnerable as a society.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iveta-lohovska-40210362/?originalSubdomain=atSources and statistics cited in this episode:2024 Global Forum on the Ethics of AI - https://www.unesco.org/en/forum-ethics-aiEuropean Parliament AI Act - https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20230601STO93804/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligenceThe Outer Space Treaty - https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/introouterspacetreaty.htmlInternational Astronomical Union - https://www.iau.org/Dolly the Sheep cloning - https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/natural-sciences/dolly-the-sheep/

We’re back in the studio this week, revisiting Michael’s trip to HPE’s Technology Renewal Center in Erskine, Scotland. There, over three million pieces of IT equipment are renewed or recycled every year, with over 80% finding a new home according to HPE.So why does it matter? This week, we’ll be looking at tech renewal in more detail, with un-heard interview audio from Michael’s tour of the center with his guide, Ray McGann: Managing Director of HPE Financial Services Ireland, and Worldwide Enterprise IT Asset Lifecycle Leader.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-mcgann-978b98a/?originalSubdomain=ie Sources and statistics cited in this episode:HPE's figures on the performance of the Technology Renewal Center: https://www.hpe.com/uk/en/services/asset-lifecycle.htmlWorld Economic Forum report on e-waste: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/the-enormous-opportunity-of-e-waste-recycling/

According to 2023 figures from the World Economic Forum, around 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste is produced every year worldwide.Combating that is HPE’s Technology Renewal Center (TRC) at Erskine, just outside Glasgow in Scotland. It takes in around 3 million pieces of end of use tech every year to help it find a new life. In fact, according to HPE's figures, 9.2 million assets have been put back into use over the last 3 years.This week, Michael’s been out visiting the Technology Renewal Center to discover how end of use tech is getting a second chance, with his guide, Ray McGann: Managing Director of HPE Financial Services Ireland, and Worldwide Enterprise IT Asset Lifecycle Leader.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-mcgann-978b98a/?originalSubdomain=ie Sources and statistics cited in this episode:HPE's figures on the performance of the Technology Renewal Center: https://www.hpe.com/uk/en/services/asset-lifecycle.htmlWorld Economic Forum report on e-waste: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/the-enormous-opportunity-of-e-waste-recycling/

According to Alzheimer Disease International, there are 10 million new cases of dementia across the world every year. That’s the equivalent of a new case every 3 seconds. It’s a devastating disease which manifests differently in different patients, but a new and novel approach could revolutionize treatment. A team from University College London is developing a foundational AI model of the human brain, with the hope it can be trained to trial individualised treatment plans for dementia sufferers, as well as better understand the disease.Our guest this week is one of the project leaders. Parashkev Nachev is a Professor of Neurology at University College London. His team have been working in collaboration with HPE to create these AI-based digital twin, bringing together the best of AI and human medical expertise. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/people/professor-parashkev-nachev Sources and statistics cited in this episode:AI methods for earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/artificial-intelligence-ai-dementia Statistics on Alzheimer’s disease: https://www.alzint.org/about/dementia-facts-figures/dementia-statistics/#:~:text=There%20are%20over%2010%20million,new%20case%20every%203.2%20seconds Precision medicine statistics: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/precision-medicine-market-worth-50-2-billion--marketsandmarkets-301918806.html#:~:text=Precision%20Medicine%20Market%20in%20terms,new%20report%20by%20MarketsandMarkets%E2%84%A2.A wearable breast cancer screening device: https://news.mit.edu/2023/wearable-ultrasound-scanner-breast-cancer-0728

The UK’s fastest supercomputer, the Isambard-AI, is due to be completed in Summer 2024. According to the teams involved, it will reach up to 200 quadrillion calculations per second, and will give researchers and industry leaders new possibilities in the UK: the opportunity to work with the huge potential AI has to offer in the fields of robotics, big data, climate research, and drug discovery. Our guest this week is one of the project leaders: Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith from University of Bristol. We’ll be looking at how Isambard-AI will be an open hub for all AI research in the UK, powered by around five-and-a-half-thousand GPUs. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmcintoshsmith/?originalSubdomain=ukSources and statistics cited in this episode:Supercomputer name first used - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/history-of-supercomputingExascale barrier broke for the first time - https://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/news-advisory/2023/03/4-ways-supercomputing-will-change-the-world.htmlAbout Isambard-AI - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2023/september/isambard-ai.htmlHow the UK Government has invested £225 million - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2023/november/supercomputer-announcement.html#:~:text=Isambard%2DAI%20will%20offer%20capacity,climate%20research%20and%20drug%20discovery.%22NASA’s 3D-printed engine to power space rockets - https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasas-3d-printed-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-test-a-success/

The term “open source” is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It originally started out as a rebellious gesture to allow everybody access to programmes and ideas. So how did something that began as a movement against big corporations grow into one that has been adopted by Fortune 500 companies?In this episode we’ll be looking at where open source technology sits as a functioning tool in the age of VR and AR, and if we're going to see open source software being coded by open platform AI, with Distinguished Technologist for Open Platform at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Jean-Marie Verdun.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-marie-verdun-5669902/Sources and statistics cited in this episode:How the term “Open Source” came about: https://opensource.com/article/18/2/coining-term-open-source-softwareOpen Source technology’s roots in rebellion: https://opensource.com/article/21/4/motivates-open-source-contributorsHow much the Open Source market was worth in 2022: https://www.precedenceresearch.com/open-source-services-market#:~:text=The%20global%20open%20source%20services,forecast%20period%202023%20to%202032.WiFi 7 announcement: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7

Golf is arguably one of the most challenging sports in the world from a logistical and operational standpoint. Especially when it comes to connecting the hundreds or thousands of smart devices dotted around them during major tournaments across tens of square kilometers.That was the challenge for our guest this week, Chief Technology Officer for the European Tour Group and Ryder Cup Europe, Michael Cole. We'll be looking back at this year's event in Italy and discussing what went well and how the team overcame the challenges the event presented, as well as talking about creating 21st century connected ecosystems in the most extreme environments, and what comes next.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 organisations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-cole-7861961/?originalSubdomain=ukSources and citations in this episode:Stats on the Ryder Cup Europe's fan egagement: https://www.rydercup.com/news-media/record-breaking-ryder-cup-in-rome#:~:text=On%20Ryder%20Cup%20Europe's%20platforms,in%20Paris%20which%20totalled%20160million.Robotic arm controlled by breathing: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2407850-robotic-third-arm-controlled-by-breathing-is-surprisingly-easy-to-use/

It’s the second of our two-part edition on IT operations. Last week we looked at the emergence of convergence, and this time, we’re examining the idea of data presentation, and how improvements in our operations can create beautiful data flows for every level of an organization - from the data centre to the boardroom.We’ll be examining why the way our data is presented matters to organizations. why it presents such a challenge, and why the rewards and worth the effort with this week’s guest, Varma Kunaparaju. Varma is Co-Founder and CEO at OpsRamp, an IT Operations management as-a-service platform that was recently acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varmak Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Arxiv report on Artificial General Intelligence: https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.00871

Convergence is an idea that’s been bubbling under the surface of IT operations for some time. The concept involves bringing Dev Ops, IT ops and SRE under one roof, eliminating silos of expertise and data and opening up an organization’s IT infrastructure for the benefit of the whole group.It could be a game changer for efficiency, with some estimates suggesting 40% savings on IT infrastructure by reducing bottlenecks and duplicated workloads. But the technology to achieve convergence is only just becoming available… Why, and what does it mean?Here to explain is Varma Kunaparaju, Co-Founder and CEO at OpsRamp, an IT Operations management as-a-service platform that was recently acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varmak Sources and statistics cited in this episode:Deloitte report on IT efficiency: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/blue-prism-white-paper-final.pdfGoldman Sachs report on electric vehicle batteries: https://www.goldmansachs.com/intelligence/pages/electric-vehicle-battery-prices-falling.html

December 3rd marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In this episode, we’re taking a look at how advancements in technology are shaping people with accessibility needs’ experiences at work.We’ll be looking at how accessibility issues are being approached in the workplace, and also addressing the issue of inclusivity within the tech industry, and how it can be changed for the better. This week’s guest is Rob Koch, a data engineer and principal at Slalom Build, and head of the group Deaf In The Cloud Dot Com.Note: We have full transcripts available for all episodes of Technology Now, and our sister podcast Technology Untangled. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robkoch/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode:British employment statistics on persons with disabilities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-hits-goal-to-see-a-million-more-disabled-people-in-workEquivalent US stats: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/disabl.pdfBusiness Disability Forum survey: https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/gbwas-what-did-people-tell-us/ British computer society report: https://www.bcs.org/media/7377/insights-report-2021.pdf The mysterious nature of the moon: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06589-1

"In this episode, we’re heading back to the floor of HPE Discover event in Barcelona to bring you the highlights of the keynote speech by HPE Chief Technology Officer, Fidelma Russo. We’ll be talking about what her sustainability and AI-focused keynote says about the HPE’s commitments, as well as digging deeper with expert analysis from our guest, HPE Chief Technologist for sustainability in IT, Dr John Frey. 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 organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://linkedin.com/in/johnfrey1/ Sources and statistics cited in this episode Watch Fidelma Russo’s keynote here: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/discover-more-network/events/discover-barcelona-2023.html?media-id=%2Fus%2Fen%2Fresources%2Fdiscover%2Fdmn%2Fbarcelona%2F2023%2Fon-demand%2Fhpediscoverctokeynotebyfidelmarussofromhybridbyaccidenttohybridbydesign%2F_jcr_content.details.json Robotic pre-historic organisms: https://engineering.cmu.edu/news-events/news/2023/11/06-paleobionics.html

In this episode, we’re coming to you very nearly live from the floor of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Discover event in Barcelona to bring you the highlights of the keynote speech by HPE CEO, Antonio Neri.We’ll be talking about what Antonio’s AI-focused HPE Discover keynote says about the company’s direction in the coming months, as well as digging deeper with expert analysis from friend of the podcast, Matt Armstrong-Barnes.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mattarmstrongbarnesSources and statistics cited in this episode:Watch Antonio Neri’s keynote here: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/discover-more-network/events/discover-barcelona-2023.htmlAccenture's report on AI investment among organizations: https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/2023/among-c-suite-leaders-ai-is-top-digital-priority-in-the-path-to-operational-resilience-finds-accenture-studyMatt Armstrong-Barnes’ blog series on sustainable AI: https://community.hpe.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1952808

The text of the European Union AI act was passed with a hefty majority in June 2023. It's one of the most stringent and wide-reaching pieces of legislation governing artificial intelligence to date, but what does that mean for global organizations inside (and outside) the European Union? In this episode, we'll be asking what the act means, why it matters, and where the uncertainties, controversies and challenges lie, with HPE Chief Technologist Matt Armstrong-Barnes.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 organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mattarmstrongbarnesSources and statistics cited in this episode:The G7 11-point code: https://www.reuters.com/technology/g7-agree-ai-code-conduct-companies-g7-document-2023-10-29/The EU AI act opening statement: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20230601STO93804/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligenceText of the EU AI act: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2023-0236_EN.htmlCenter for Data Innovation report into the costs of the act: https://datainnovation.org/2021/07/how-much-will-the-artificial-intelligence-act-cost-europe/

There’s an acute shortage of candidates for tech jobs – in fact, research suggests tens of millions of potential roles are going unfilled. In a poll with global technology chiefs conducted by MIT’s ‘Technology Review’, a majority found that they weren’t getting enough candidates for roles, and those who did apply lacked necessary skills. Clearly, there’s a problem here. So what can tech companies do to bring more talent through the door? Could building a baseline of investment in new, or even unqualified, talent be a solution?Joining us today is Maninder Randhawa, Early Careers Leader for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the UKIMEA region, to find out if apprenticeships could be the answer.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 organisations and what we can learn from it.About today’s guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maninder-randhawa-88179552/?originalSubdomain=ukDo you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAStatistics and sources cited in today’s episode: 85 million unfilled tech roles by 2030: https://www.kornferry.com/insights/this-week-in-leadership/talent-crunch-future-of-workMIT Technology Review poll with tech leaders on talent shortages: https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/09/21/1079695/new-approaches-to-the-tech-talent-shortage/US Govt to build a working fusion reactor within ten years: https://apnews.com/article/granholm-nuclear-fusion-energy-emissions-416f497b842ce94292ec6fb009a4087a

5G technology has been rolling out since 2019. But in large parts of the world, population coverage is still at less than 50%. Why? And why, where 5G exists, are we still getting lower-than-promised speeds?This week’s guest is Andy Bryant. He’s Marketing leader for HPE's telecommunications solutions worldwide. He’ll be explaining the tech behind the rollout, and why it’ll be so worth the wait for the full 5G experience.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout today’s guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybryant?originalSubdomain=frThis 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 organisations and what we can learn from it.Sources and statistics cited in todays episode:The European 5G observatory: https://5gobservatory.eu/about/what-is-5g/OpenSignal report on global 5G coverage and performance: https://www.opensignal.com/2023/05/17/understanding-5g-and-overall-coverage-worldwideAsteroid mining: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2221341120

According to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, the number of satellites has risen dramatically since 2021. But has this translated into greater equity in terms of connectivity? How does this boom help other, less connected parts of the world? And, what, if anything, does this mean for enterprises? This week's guest is Isabelle Mauro, Director General of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA). Isabelle has spent her career advocating for more equity in connectivity and is also a Non-Executive Member of the Global Advisory Board of Women In Tech, a organisation that provides women with access to technology and training worldwide.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert, Isabelle Mauro: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-mauro-908546This 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 organisations and what we can learn from it.Sources and statistics cited in todays episode:The UN Office for outer space affairs statistics on satellite numbers: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/informationfor/media/2022-unis-os-574.htmlStatistics on the numbers of unconnected people in the world: https://www.un.org/en/delegate/itu-29-billion-people-still-offline#:~:text=An%20estimated%2037%20per%20cent,never%2C%20ever%20used%20the%20Internet.Statistics on the digital divide: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-digital-divide-internet-data-broadband-mobbile/Clean ship-breaking technology: https://www.leviathan.eu/

According to the International Maritime Organisation or IMO, there are more than 50,000 commercial ships registered in the world today, which combined carry over 90% of the goods produced on Earth. They also produce around 3% of the world's CO2 emissions.So what can be done? Is the answer cleaner and greener fuels, better use of information and data, legislation, or a mix of all three? This week's guest is Lora Jakobsen, Chief Purpose Activist at Zero North, a climate tech company which offers a software platform to help optimise shipping efficiency.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert, Lora Jakobsen: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/lora-jakobsen-35749a16/daThis 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 organisations and what we can learn from it.Sources and statistics cited in todays episode: Statistics on shipping from the International Maritime Organisation: https://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Pages/MaritimeFactsFigures-Default.aspxEU emissions regulations and maritime shipping: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/transport/reducing-emissions-shipping-sector/faq-maritime-transport-eu-emissions-trading-system-ets_enThe first ever fine for space debris: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/in-a-first-the-fcc-fines-a-satellite-company-for-abandoning-space-debris-180983012/

In the world of cyber security, there are occasional events which bring together people from all sides of the spectrum. One of those events is the Black Hat Briefings. In their own words, “a series of highly technical information security conferences that bring together thought leaders from all facets of the infosec world – from the corporate and government sectors to academic and even underground researchers.”Back in August Las Vegas hosted the 26th American Black Hat Conference, and today’s guest was there. Jaye Tillson is a field Chief Technology Officer at Axis Security, who have recently been acquired as part of HPE Aruba Networking.We’ll be finding out what goes on at these events, the hot topics under discussion, and whether they are as clandestine as they sound… Or not.We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert, Jaye Tillson: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jaye-tillsonThis 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 organisations and what we can learn from it.

In light of the recent issues with Air Traffic Control computers in the UK and US, grounding thousands of flights due to poor quality data and broken tables, this week we’re taking a look at how ATC systems are being updated to keep the skies fit for the 21st Century, how that means small errors can have catastrophic consequences, and what we can all learn from it.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 organisations and what we can learn from it.We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA

Alongside tackling global warming, conservation and protecting the diversity of our natural world is a global priority. AI plays a huge role, from analysing satellite imagery of reforestation efforts to identifying wildlife from acoustic scanners or trip cameras. However, there’s an issue in these biomes where many people live - these efforts are taking place without their permission. Privacy, data protection and individual rights can potentially be sidelined in the quest for a tech-driven solution to a global problem.Joining us today is Joycelyn Longdon. She’s a PhD Student in the Department of Computer Science at Cambridge University. Her research is around looking at the technical, AI-based solutions to environmental protection, and respect local populations, whilst trying to protect our natural habitats. She also runs Climate in Colour, an organisation dedicated to making conversations around climate more diverse and accessible.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 organisations and what we can learn from it.We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout this week's Guest, Joycelyn Longdon: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk/people/jl2182Climate in Colour: https://climateincolour.com/ 2021: Longdon, J. 2020. “Environmental Data Justice.” The Lancet 4 (November). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30254-0.Technology Untangled Season 4 Episode 1 - Unconscious Bias: Is AI dividing us? https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyUntangled_401Global competition for a limited pool of technology workers is heating up: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2019/03/global-competition-for-technology-workers-costa

Golf is undeniably one of the most challenging sports in the world from a logistical and operational standpoint. Especially when it comes to connecting the hundreds or thousands of smart devices dotted around them during major tournaments.Courses are huge areas, several kilometers square. They have dozens of acres of maintained grass, geographical challenges, roads, trees, and often other services on or near them that need to be skirted around or crossed. They are open to the elements. In short, providing connectivity is a huge challenge. That's the challenge for our guest this week, Chief Technology Officer for the European Tour Group and Ryder Cup Europe, Michael Cole. We'll be talking about creating 21st-century connected ecosystems in the most extreme environments, as well as the future of golf as a 'smart' sport.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 organisations and what we can learn from it.We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-cole-7861961/?originalSubdomain=uk