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Heavybit PodcastsEp. #9, The Future of Commercial Open Source with Matt TrifiroIn episode 9 of Open Source Ready, Matt Trifiro joins Brian and John to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial open source, the challenges startups face in monetization, and how intellectual property law impacts the ecosystem. Tune in for insights on balancing community-driven development with sustainable business models.The post appeared first on Heavybit.2025-03-1339 min
Open Source ReadyEp. #9, The Future of Commercial Open Source with Matt TrifiroIn episode 9 of Open Source Ready, Matt Trifiro joins Brian and John to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial open source, the challenges startups face in monetization, and how intellectual property law impacts the ecosystem. Tune in for insights on balancing community-driven development with sustainable business models.The post appeared first on Heavybit.2025-03-1339 min
Heavybit Podcast Network Master FeedOpen Source Ready - Ep. #9, The Future of Commercial Open Source with Matt TrifiroIn episode 9 of Open Source Ready, Matt Trifiro joins Brian and John to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial open source, the challenges startups face in monetization, and how intellectual property law impacts the ecosystem. Tune in for insights on balancing community-driven development with sustainable business models.2025-02-2639 min
Over The EdgeHuman Learning Versus Artificial General Intelligence with Ananta Nair, Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Dell TechnologiesThis episode features an interview between Bill Pfeifer and Ananta Nair, Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Dell Technologies, where she leads AI and ML software initiatives for large enterprises. Ananta discusses differences between human learning and AI models, highlighting the complexities and limitations of current AI technologies. She also touches on the potential and challenges of AI in edge computing, emphasizing the importance of building efficient, scalable, and business-focused models. --------Key Quotes:“It's very hard to take these AI structures and say that they can do all of these...2025-02-1950 minOver The EdgeThe Evolution and Future of Data Centers with John Bonczek, Chief Revenue Officer of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems RealtyHow have data centers evolved and how will we adapt to meet modern data storage demands? In this episode Bill sits down with John Bonczek, Chief Revenue Officer of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty, a leading developer of highly interconnected, custom-designed data centers. They discuss the impact of AI on power and cooling requirements and the growing interest in edge deployments. John also highlights the importance of planning, customer requirements, and the challenges of building data centers to meet modern demands.--------Key Quotes:“ And I believe everyone in the space, including AI and...2025-02-0541 minOver The EdgeTracking the Tour de France: Data and AI on the Road with Shahid Ahmed, EVP for New Ventures and Innovations at NTTHow does the Tour de France collect data and provide real time stats to viewers? Shahid Ahmed, EVP for New Ventures and Innovations at NTT, argues that the work they do to track the Tour de France is the ultimate edge use case. He also dives into small AI models and localized data at the edge, as well as educating for the future of jobs in tech. --------Key Quotes:“ I think [tracking the Tour de France] is one of the most fascinating edge use cases that I've seen in a while…. We’ve got cy...2025-01-2242 minOver The EdgeTransforming Retail with AI and Edge Computing with Omar El Gohary, Vice President and General Manager of IoT Solutions at ServiceNowHow are AI and edge computing revolutionizing the retail industry? In this episode, Bill sits down with Omar El Gohary, Vice President and General Manager of IoT Solutions at ServiceNow. Omar shares how AI and edge computing are transforming retail by optimizing operational efficiencies and reshaping customer experiences. He also delves into the challenges of managing distributed data, the impact of GenAI, and the opportunities for innovation in today’s fast-paced retail environment.--------Key Quotes:“ Technology that is use case driven, that brings you benefit, that's where retailers have to go and that's whe...2025-01-0842 minOver The EdgeGlobal Implementation of Edge AI Technologies with Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader of Networking and Edge Compute at KyndrylIn this episode, Bill sits down with Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader of Networking and Edge Compute at Kyndryl, a company that builds and modernizes the world's critical technology systems. Paul provides insights on the cultural challenges between IT and OT teams, the implementation of edge computing across industries, and innovative use cases including robotics in retail, AI deployment, and private 5G networks---------Key Quotes:“To really leverage AI, you have to start with a data foundation. Are you collecting enough information? Is the information that you're collecting correct? Have you got good da...2024-12-1840 minOver The EdgeThe Current State of AI and How it Will Impact Society with Ed Henry, Distinguished Engineer Artificial Intelligence at DellIn this episode, we dive into the current state of AI and its future ramifications for society with Ed Henry, Distinguished Engineer - Artificial Intelligence at Dell and an expert with over 18 years in the tech industry. In a conversation that weaves between science and philosophy, Bill and Ed discuss the challenges of model drift, the societal impacts of technological "feudalism," and the implications of AI trying to recreate human intelligence. ---------Key Quotes:“Should people get involved in AI? Yes, it's going to become a technology that is not going away. Pandora's box...2024-12-0450 minOver The EdgeBringing High-Tech Solutions to Neurosurgery with Dr. Lawton, President and CEO of Barrow Neurological InstituteHow is technology shaping the future of neurosurgery? In this episode, Bill sits down with Dr. Lawton, President and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute, Robert F. Spetzler Endowed Chair for Neurosciences, and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Lawton discusses the ways he is bringing new technologies and innovation to neurosurgery, as well as how it could improve patients outcomes and broaden the field’s scope of impact.---------Key Quotes:“If we're able to have these huge datasets where we can take all the brain tumor patients and then go back 10 year...2024-11-1341 minOver The EdgeBuilding the City of Tomorrow with Bai Lu, Senior Technologist for Global Digital Cities at DellHow are digital cities transforming the future of urban living? In this episode, Bill chats with Bai Lu, Senior Technologist for Global Digital Cities at Dell, to explore the evolution of digital cities and how they're redefining traditional urban frameworks. Bai Lu shares her journey from engineering to leading digital transformation while exploring how edge computing reduces latency, boosts security, and powers digital twins for smarter city planning. They also dive into the challenges of building digital city projects and highlight innovations like Toyota’s Woven City, offering a glimpse into the future of more connected, sustainable urban landscapes.2024-10-3040 minOver The EdgeHow AI is Revolutionizing Edge Security with Inna Ushakova, Co-Founder and CEO at AI EdgeLabsHow is AI transforming security at the edge? In this episode, Bill sits down with Inna Ushakova, Co-Founder and CEO at AI EdgeLabs, to explore the evolving landscape of edge security and its unique challenges compared to cloud and data center security. They discuss the constraints and risks specific to edge environments, the need for lightweight, AI-driven security solutions, and the current state of edge security across various industries. Together, they offer insights into how proactive and automated security measures are reshaping security practices at the edge.---------Key Quotes:“If you talk ab...2024-10-1645 minOver The EdgeLeveraging Open Source Technologies for Data Lakehouses with Alex Merced, Senior Tech Evangelist at DremioWhat makes data lakehouses a game changer in modern data management? In this episode, Bill sits down with Alex Merced, Senior Tech Evangelist at Dremio, to explore the evolution of data lakehouses and their role in bridging the gap between data lakes and data warehouses. Alex breaks down the components of data lakehouses and dives into the rise of Apache Iceberg.---------Key Quotes:“I love just get really deep into technology, really see what it does. And then scream at the rooftops how cool it is. And basically that was my charter. And [Ap...2024-10-0244 minOver The EdgeTech-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Food Production with Vikram Adve, Director of the AIFARMS National AI Institute for AgricultureHow will we feed the growing population while making agriculture more sustainable? In this episode, Bill sits down with Vikram Adve, to discuss. Vikram is an Illinois Grainger Engineering professor in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science and Director of the AIFARMS National AI Institute for Agriculture.Vikram highlights the growing importance of digital agriculture, and how data and technology will play crucial roles in addressing global food production challenges, sustainability, and climate resilience. He also discusses AI's pivotal role and offers insights into optimizing machine learning at the edge.---------2024-09-1844 minOver The EdgeInferencing and RAG at the Edge with Nick Brackney, Senior Consultant of Generative AI Messaging at DellWhat’s the real state of AI adoption, and how can edge computing play a crucial role in driving innovation? In this episode, Bill is joined by Nick Brackney, Senior Consultant of Generative AI Messaging at Dell. Nick has 20 years of experience across a variety of technology domains, spanning startups, tech giants and consulting work. The two discuss the true state of AI adoption and how inferencing and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) will unlock new business opportunities at the edge.---------Key Quotes:“I think AI is going to be synonymous with edge at s...2024-09-0444 minOver The EdgeEdge Device Management and the Shifting Interaction Paradigm with Nicole Reineke, Distinguished Product Manager - AI Strategy at N-ableHow will AI at the edge reshape how we interact with our devices? In this episode, Bill sits down with Nicole Reineke, Distinguished Product Manager - AI Strategy at N-able to dive into the future of AI, discussing distributed AI, the shifting interaction paradigm and the future of large action models. Nicole argues that this is the most exciting time in edge device management in her career, diving into how AI can revolutionize device management, drive creativity, and spark business innovation.---------Key Quotes:“This is seriously the most exciting time in edge de...2024-08-2142 minOver The Edge4G, 5G, WiFi, and Private Wireless with David de Lancellotti, Executive Vice President - Global Head of Enterprise Campus Edge Business at NokiaWhat is the future of private wireless and what role will the edge play? In this conversation, Bill sits down with David de Lancellotti, Executive Vice President - Global Head of Enterprise Campus Edge Business at Nokia to discuss private wireless in depth. The two dive into different use cases, across stadiums and manufacturing, and discuss when private wireless could be preferable to 4G, 5G or WiFi. Key Quotes:“There's a lot of customers that need privatization…. I don't think commodity is such a bad word in the sense that at some point, I really see it...2024-08-0736 minOver The EdgeAI's Role in Sustainable Building Management with Jean-Simon Venne, CTO and Co-Founder at BrainBox AIAI is revolutionizing building energy management. In this episode, Bill sits down with Jean-Simon Venne, Co-Founder and CTO at BrainBox AI at BrainBox AI about their cutting-edge AI solutions for energy efficiency. They dive into current AI challenges, the critical need for defining AI's purpose, and the impact of predictive and preemptive control. Additionally, they discuss how to balance AI power consumption with efficiency gains.Key Quotes:“The bottleneck is now on your capacity to find the right mix of technology to assemble a new solution.”"You could very rapidly deploy AI in thou...2024-07-2441 minOver The EdgeTransforming Industries with 5G and Edge Computing with Jim Brisimitzis, Founder and General Partner at 5G Open Innovation Lab5G technology is revolutionizing enterprise computing by enhancing data movement and connectivity. In this episode, Bill sits down with Jim Brisimitzis, Founder and General Partner at 5G Open Innovation Lab, to explore his career from Nortel to Microsoft and the transformative potential of 5G technology. Jim discusses the evolution of private 5G networks, enterprise use cases, and the critical role of connectivity in driving innovation.---------Key Quotes: “My belief is this moment of AI, the evolution of 5G, the emergence of private networks, and edge as opportunities is truly a transformation point for...2024-07-1044 minOver The EdgeSmart Homes, Smart Cars and a Smart Electrical Grid with Kai Hackbarth, Head of Product and Solutions at Bosch Global Software TechnologiesHow will progress at the edge change our homes, cars and the electrical grid? In this conversation, Bill sits down with Kai Hackbarth, Senior Tech Evangelist at Bosch Global Software Technologies for a wide ranging discussion around Kai’s work at the OSGI foundation, and the complexities of smart homes, smart vehicles and the challenges posed to the electrical grid. ---------Key Quotes:“Electricity is not the answer for cars. to call it like this. So, if everybody drives an electric vehicle, no grid can manage this.”“The grid was never designed...2024-06-1943 minOver The EdgeDigital Infrastructure in an Emerging AI World with Greg Cudahy, Global Leader of TMT and Global Industries AI Leader at EYOrganizations need access to digital infrastructure and communications networks to leverage AI in a cost effective way. In this episode, Bill sits down with Greg Cudahy, Global Leader of TMT and Global Industries AI Leader at EY, to discuss digital infrastructure in an emerging AI world. The two talk about the judgment calls we will have to make about AI and how culture impacts AI use. ---------Key Quotes:“The people part of generative AI is every bit as important to get traction as the technology is.” “All the forecast...2024-06-0543 minOver The EdgeMeasuring the Confidence of Your Data with Steve Todd, Fellow & VP of Data Innovation and Strategy at Dell Technologies“How can you take the trust that you have in the data center when you deliver data, and how can you stretch that from the far edge, to a gateway, to an edge server, to the core, to the cloud?” Steve Todd, Fellow & VP of Data Innovation and Strategy at Dell Technologies, predicted 25 years ago that the problem of data trust on the edge would be important today. In this conversation, he discusses the long process behind building a solution. ---------Key Quotes:“The light bulb went on; there's an intersection, I believe, between distrib...2024-05-2243 minOver The EdgeDistributed Data Solutions with Jaxon Repp, Field CTO at HarperDBAre we in the age of bespoke models? How long will that last? In this conversation, Bill sits down with Jaxon Repp, Field CTO at HarperDB, a globally-distributed edge application platform. They discuss solutions to managing distributed data, customized AI models and bringing the east of cloud to the edge. ---------Key Quotes:“I think that we are in the age of bespoke models now. But I think like all things, unless you're flying a remote drone armed with missiles, you probably will be able to make do with a model that just han...2024-05-0841 minOver The EdgeGenerative AI and the Factory of the Future with Jason Nassar, Senior Consultant Product Manager at Dell TechnologiesHow will generative AI impact the factory floor? In this conversation, Bill sits down with Jason Nassar, who is responsible for Dell Technologies’ global strategy for manufacturing edge products and solutions as a Senior Consultant Product Manager. The two dive into the future of generative AI on the factory floor, musing about the role of robots and small language models.---------Key Quotes:“I think as the technology improves itself and it's going to happen faster than we think, there will likely be robots and even humanoid robots that are going to be perf...2024-04-2439 minOver The EdgeMirrored Consumers and the Changing Retail Landscape with Deepak Chaudhary, Lead for Intelligent Edge Solutions at AccentureWhat is a mirrored consumer and how can digital twins be used in retail? In this conversation, Bill speaks with Deepak Chaudhary, Lead for Intelligent Edge Solutions at Accenture, where he is focused on driving digital transformation, modernization, and platform development, particularly emphasizing intelligent edge computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence at the edge. Deepak and Bill dive into mirrored consumers, digital twins in the retail space that mimic consumer behavior. They also discuss the complexities of digital transformation and some of the challenges being tackled with edge technologies in retail. Key Quotes:"Mirrored consumers a...2024-04-1040 minOver The EdgeCreating a Digital Nervous System with David Sprinzen, VP of Marketing at VantiqHow can we create a “digital nervous system” and how will this change the edge? In this conversation, Bill speaks with David Sprinzen, the VP of Marketing at Vantiq, an application development platform for real-time edge-native applications. David and Bill discuss how modern technology can pull inspiration from the human nervous system, and dive into the future of generative AI at the edge. They also talk about data privacy, hallucinations, and small language models. Key Quotes:“In the new world what we're looking at with technology is effectively creating a digital nervous system. That means, how do y...2024-03-2746 minOver The EdgeManaging the Electrical Grid with Arnaud Langer, Global Managing Partner Edge and IoT at AtosThis episode features an interview between Bill Pfeifer and Arnaud Langer, Global Managing Partner Edge and IoT at Atos. At Atos, Arnaud is focused on helping customers navigate their legacy-to-edge or cloud-to-edge transformations, leveraging the power of 5G, Edge, and IoT technologies.They dive into Arnaud’s work in the energy industry and the complexities of digital transformations in that space. They also discuss sustainability, optimization, and forward looking edge trends.---------Key Quotes:“When you think about the inertia of a power plant, think about a gas or oil based powe...2024-03-1338 minOver The EdgeVector Databases in the AI Tech Stack with Dr. Vivien Dollinger, CEO at ObjectBoxWhy are vector databases important at the edge? In this episode, Bill sits down with Dr. Vivien Dollinger, CEO at ObjectBox, to discuss the growing significance of vector databases in the AI tech stack and how this will impact the future of edge computing. They dive into the future of edge AI data management and why more data isn’t yet stored at the edge.---------Key Quotes:“Vector databases are an essential piece of the AI tech stack and will become even more so.”“We will see more infrastructure software for edge...2024-02-2838 minOver The EdgeWhere Multi-Cloud and Edge Intersect with Jeff DeVerter, Chief Technology Evangelist at Rackspace TechnologyWhere do multi-cloud and edge intersect? What is the dividing line between them? In this episode, Bill sits down with Jeff DeVerter, Chief Technology Evangelist at Rackspace Technology, to dive into relationships between edge, multi-cloud, managed hosting, and colos. They discuss the never-ending decisions that have to be made regarding where to host data.---------Key Quotes:“I don't like thinking about things from the angle of how can I save money? What I do like on the fin-up side, is how do I ensure that every dollar, every peso, every euro I'm goi...2024-02-1446 minOver The EdgeDigitizing Our Cities with John Lockhart, Lead Sustainability Technologist, Global Digital Cities at DellHow will edge technologies and AI shape the future of our cities? In this episode, Bill sits down with John Lockhart, Lead Sustainability Technologist, Global Digital Cities at Dell, to discuss all things digital cities. They dive into how city leaders can approach digital transformation and tackle the problems in their cities, and discuss digital twins and the impact of AI. ---------Key Quotes:“What's happening at the edge from an IOT perspective, as well as what's happening in the data center, they're able to really drive insights from the value they're gaining at the...2024-01-3147 minOver The EdgeSpace: The Ultimate Edge Use Case with Elizebeth Varghese, Partner / Principal, Space Economy Acceleration Leader at DeloitteWhat is the future of edge computing in the space age? In this episode, Bill sits down with Elizebeth Varghese, Partner / Principal, Space Economy Acceleration Leader at Deloitte to discuss her work on bitcoin and the spacefaring economy, and how it relates to the future of edge computing. They dive into space as the ultimate edge computing use case and how space technologies will change society.Key Quotes:“In combining that aspect of edge computing and the blockchain aspect, you can manage digital identities. Individuals can have control and self sovereign control over their individual id...2024-01-1738 minOver The EdgeDevRel and the Future of IT with Brad Maltz, Senior Director of the DevOps Portfolio and DevRel at Dell TechnologiesWhat is the future of IT and how does it affect careers at the edge? In this episode, Bill sits down with Brad Maltz, Senior Director of the DevOps Portfolio and DevRel at Dell Technologies to discuss DevRel, EdgeOps and how IT can adapt to the momentum of edge technologies. They explore how people in IT should navigate their careers at this technology juncture, and whether the terms edge, cloud and data center will remain relevant.Key Quotes:“Do you truly need to designate that physical destination as an edge versus cloud versus data center? I...2024-01-0344 minOver The EdgeBrewing Beer at Scale with Adam Little, Senior Manager, Enterprise Security and Compliance at New Belgium BrewingOnce a boutique operation, New Belgium Brewing is now producing millions of barrels of beer. In this episode, Bill sits down with Adam Little, who has been with the company for nearly nine years and currently serves as Senior Manager, Enterprise Security and Compliance. They dive into how New Belgium has used edge technologies to scale their production to meet increasing demand and to improve their distribution processes.---------Key Quotes:“As we've grown over the years, we said look, the only way we can do this is looking at the data and re...2023-12-1343 minOver The EdgeDeploying Visual AI at the Edge with Sridhar Sudarsan, CTO at SparkCognitionVisual AI at the edge is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, even reaching some traditionally lower tech sectors like gas station convenience stores. In this conversation, Bill sits down with Sridhar Sudarsan, the CTO at SparkCognition, to discuss their visual AI products and how they have been deployed at scale throughout gas stations and how they are using visual AI to enhance school safety. They dive into ethical considerations of visual AI at the edge and how SparkCognition thinks about operations in addition to model training.---------Key Quotes:“These AI systems are really a to...2023-11-2946 minOver The EdgeGenerative AI at the Edge with Daniel Situnayake, Head of ML and Jenny Plunkett, Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Edge ImpulseHow is AI being used at the edge, and what possibilities does this create for businesses? In this episode, host Bill Pfeifer sits down with the co-authors of the book AI at the Edge, Jenny Plunkett, Senior Developer Relations Engineer and Daniel Situnayake, Head of ML at Edge Impulse. They discuss how to determine which problems can actually be addressed through AI at the edge, how to think about effective AI, and unexpected use cases in generative AI and synthetic data generation. Plus, they cover how AI can support data distillation efforts and how to build teams that can...2023-11-1554 minOver The EdgeIT and OT Convergence at the Edge with Jeroen Mackenbach, Engineering Technologist Edge Portfolio at Dell TechnologiesWhat can IT learn from OT and vice versa? How are these two groups collaborating and where is it difficult for them to see eye-to-eye? In this episode, Bill sits down with Jeroen Mackenbach, Engineering Technologist for the Edge Portfolio at Dell Technologies, who has extensive experience on both the IT and OT side, and who has been writing and speaking about the ways the two groups can relate to one another to work together. They dive into the various perspectives each group brings and how this will influence the edge.Key Quotes:“What I se...2023-11-0142 minOver The EdgeThe Three Waves of Computer Vision with Wayne Arvidson, Global Director, Market Development & Strategy at Dell TechnologiesHow has computer vision evolved and what is its potential at the edge? In this conversation, Host Bill Pfeifer sits down with Wayne Arvidson, Global Director, Market Development & Strategy at Dell Technologies, to discuss in depth. They dive into five key themes in computer vision use cases, discussing personnel and facility safety, operational efficiency, personal experience, sustainability and revenue enhancement. They also consider whether we will have data marts down the road, and the role of generative AI. ---------Key Quotes:“The thing that people are looking for from computer vision, they're looking for...2023-10-1853 minOver The EdgeReflecting on Over the Edge and The Future of the Show with Bill Pfeifer, Edge Portfolio Messaging and Thought Leadership Director at Dell TechnologiesIn this episode of Over the Edge, Matt Trifiro sits down with Bill Pfeifer, Edge Portfolio and Thought Leadership Director at Dell Technologies, to go over a special announcement. The two dive into the creation and history of the Over the Edge podcast, as well as the future of the show. Matt shares what he has learned so far on the show and some of his favorite episodes.---------Key Quotes:“This is a huge technology swing, right? This is like cloud was 15 years ago, but we're still at the very opening acts of...2023-08-2345 minOver The EdgeBuilding Faster and More Resilient Internet with Mike Conlow, Director of Network Strategy at CloudflareThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Mike Conlow, Director of Network Strategy at Cloudflare. Mike started his career in political technology and was the deputy CTO for Obama for America, later joining Cloudflare in 2021. Matt and Mike discuss the future of the internet, closing the digital divide, and the work that Mike is doing at Cloudlflare to build a faster, more resilient internet. They also get into why there is a lack of wired broadband competition and network security solutions.Key Quotes:“Once you have a very complete ed...2023-08-0250 minOver The EdgeK3s and the Tiny Edge with Keith Basil, GM, Edge Business Unit at SUSEThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Keith Basil, GM, Edge Business Unit at SUSE. Keith is an expert in cloud compliance, Kubernetes, OpenStac, cloud, edge, and decentralized architectures, among other specialities. In this conversation, he and Matt discuss K3s, the tiny edge, and the impact that SUSE hopes to have at the edge. They dive into real world examples of how the edge is being used in retail and discuss other use cases that are driving demand for SUSE’s technologies.Key Quotes:“And then within that far...2023-07-1949 minOver The EdgeNew Possibilities at the Edge with Leonard Lee, Executive Analyst and Founder of neXt CurveThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Leonard Lee, Executive Analyst and Founder of neXt Curve, a global research advisory firm focused on emerging technology research. Leonard discusses how converging technologies are creating new opportunities at the edge and the interesting trends he is observing. This conversation spans across edge versus on-premises, failed digital transformations, edge tech in retail, digital twins and more.Key Quotes:“As these cloud native technologies come closer or start to infiltrate the vast expense that is the edge, it's challenging everyone's assumption because you tak...2023-07-0543 minOver The EdgeData and The Last Mile Problem with Jay Limbasiya, Global AI & Data Science Business Development Lead at Dell TechnologiesThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Jay Limbasiya, Global AI & Data Science business Development Lead at Dell Technologies. With a background in the United States Intelligence Community, Jay specializes in AI, data science, analytics, and data management. Matt and Jay discuss why we should care about the edge, the complexities of deciding where to treat data and the last mile problem. They also talk about the benefits of data lakehouses and the current debate around the dangers of AI. ---------Key Quotes:“You can use...2023-06-2149 minOver The EdgeThe Edge of Heavy Industry with Paul Howarth, Senior Director of Business Development and Product Commercialization at Rogers CommunicationsThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Paul Howarth, Senior Director of Business Development and Product Commercialization at Rogers Communications. At Rogers, Paul leads a team that designs, builds, launches and sells world leading IoT products that leverage the power of 4G and 5G networks.In this episode, Paul describes why powerful networks are so important in heavy industries. He elaborates on how autonomous tech can not only increase efficiency, but also safety. Paul and Matt discuss the difference between 4G and 5G, what works best, where it works best, and...2023-05-1845 minOver The EdgeA Solar Punk Future with Mat Yarger, Co-Founder of DigitalMRVThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Mat Yarger, co-founder of DigitalMRV. At Digital MRV, Mat develops strategy and solutions around the use of data for environmental and energy systems, including smart cities and critical infrastructure.In this episode, Mat describes how data can help us overcome climate change, what systems need updating, and the future we can work towards together.---------Key Quotes“With data, there are just so many different things you can do. It applies to every sector as we're transitioning into di...2023-05-0340 min
SaaS Backwards - Reverse Engineering SaaS SuccessEp. 63 - Tyranny of the KPIs and how to fight back - with Matt Trifiro, CMO of Vapor.ioIn this episode, Matt Trifiro, CEO of Vapor.io, joins host Ken Lempit to discuss the insidious tyranny of artificial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and how to fight back against their oppressive hold on SaaS marketing.Long gone are the days when early adopters of advertising platforms could easily dominate their market niche, as the law of diminishing returns has caught up with all forms of marketing, leaving SaaS marketers struggling to find innovative ways to attract and retain customers.But with CFOs and CEOs demanding increased results on yesterday’s KPIs, how can SaaS ma...2023-04-2135 minOver The EdgeDell and Exhibit 'A', Continued with Matthew Steinberg, Co-Founder of Exhibit ‘A’ brewing, and Pierluca Chiodelli,Vice President Engineering Technology & Edge Portfolio Product Management and Customer Operations, Dell TechnologiesThis episode of Over the Edge features a continuation of our interview between Matt Trifiro and Matthew Steinberg, Co-Founder of Exhibit ‘A’ brewing, and Pierluca Chiodelli, Vice President Engineering Technology & Edge Portfolio Product Management and Customer Operations, Dell Technologies. Matthew and Pierluca come together to continue their conversation on Dell Technology’s work with Exhibit ‘A’ brewing. They discuss why the partnership is essential, and what makes it work as well as it does.Matthew describes how tech influences his brewery. Pierluca explains why Dell Technologies works with small businesses to implement edge technology. Together, they’ve bui...2023-03-3022 minOver The EdgeIt’s all Interconnected with Rika Nakazawa, Group Vice President, Connected Industry & Sustainability for Americas at NTTThis episode of Over the Edge was recorded live at Edge Computing World in October 2022. It features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Rika Nakazawa, Group Vice President, Connected Industry & Sustainability for Americas at NTT. Rika is a global applied innovation and sustainability senior leader advancing business where digital transformation drives the greatest value. As a senior leader in the New Ventures & Innovations group, she’s building NTT's Connected Industry team, advancing how part of Edge as a Service delivers business transformation outcomes. Rika is a frequent conference speaker and chair, with more than 15 years of business dev...2023-01-181h 02Over The EdgeSupporting Energy Supply, Reducing Carbon Emissions with David Holmes, General Manager of Energy at Dell TechnologiesThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and David Holmes, GM of Energy at Dell Technologies. David is involved in advancing decarbonization and the transition to sustainable energy. He works to understand the problems that energy companies are facing, so that operators and regulators can be more aligned when reducing their carbon footprints. In this episode, Matt and David discuss the challenges of a global increase in energy consumption. David explains the need to advance energy systems and technology in order to reduce CO2 emissions. He dives into the importance of making e...2022-12-1454 minOver The EdgeStandards are there for a Reason with Dario Sabella, ETSI MEC ChairmanThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Dario Sabella, ETSI MEC Chairman.Dario drives new technologies and edge cloud innovation for new communication systems. At Intel, he helps create world-changing technology to drive business and society forward. Dario’s involved in standardizing tech ecosystems and coordinating internal alignment on edge computing across SDOs and industry groups. As a chairman of the ETSI MEC, he also helps oversee the standardization of an open environment allowing for efficient and seamless integration of applications across Multi-access Edge Computing platforms. In this episode, Mat...2022-11-3045 minOver The EdgeEdge Computing is Not Always Easy with Dalia Adib, Director, Consulting at STL PartnersThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Dalia Adib, Director, Consulting at STL Partners. In her role, she manages and leads teams to help telcos and their technology partners evaluate new opportunities. Dalia founded the Edge Computing Practice at STL Partners in 2019, which included building their own proposition in the space and establishing the company as a leading adviser for those looking to grow business opportunities in the edge computing ecosystem. In this episode, Dalia explains what telecoms are doing to expand service through use of the edge. She defines and o...2022-11-161h 01Over The EdgeFollow the Data with Dr. Robert Blumofe is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at AkamaiThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Dr. Robert Blumofe is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Akamai. As CTO, he guides Akamai’s technology strategy to assess new market opportunities and new platforms for innovation, explore adjacent segments for the business, influence the development of standards, work with Akamai’s largest customers, and convene technology leaders within the company to catalyze innovation and represent Akamai’s technology vision in the marketplace.In this episode, Dr. Blumofe explains how Akamai revolutionized content delivery networks and continues to evolve and expand...2022-10-191h 02
The Edge PodcastEmerging models for edge computing: near-prem edgeIn this episode, we invited Matt Trifiro who is the chief marketing officer of Vapor IO, where he leads the company’s worldwide marketing activities. He is an expert in edge computing, is the host of the Over the Edge podcast and was the founding co-chair of The Linux Foundation’s State of the Edge project. We had a conversation about the emerging trends in the edge space and Matt shared his perspective on the promise of near-prem edge. 2022-10-1333 minOver The EdgeBe Willing to Adopt New Technologies with Stephen Goldberg, CEO at HarperDBThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Stephen Goldberg, CEO at HarperDB. Stephen is an established thought leader in the IoT space, with previous professional experience as a CTO and CEO of startups, holding several roles at larger organizations like Red Hat, and leading digital transformation projects at a number of Fortune 500 companies across many verticals. He’s been published on sites like Tech Target and quoted in a number of articles and publications like Forbes and ZDNet, as well as being a speaker at IoT World, SAP Sapphire, and Salesforce.com’s Drea...2022-09-1450 minOver The EdgeRemoving Friction from the Edge with Vishwamitra Nandlall, VP Technology Strategy & Ecosystems at Dell TechnologiesThis part 2 of 2 episodes of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Vishwamitra Nandlall, VP Technology Strategy & Ecosystems at Dell Technologies. Vish is an experienced CTO and a highly regarded telecom visionary. He is responsible for defining Dell’s technology strategy in the Big 6 domains, including 5G, Edge, Data Management, Cloud, AI and Security. Widely recognized for his contributions to the industry, Vish has also held CTO executive leadership roles in Telecommunications for 25 years, including Telstra, Ericsson, Extreme and Nortel. Vishwamitra has been awarded a fundamental patent for LTE, published several widely cited technology papers, and ho...2022-08-3131 minOver The EdgeLaying the Railroads for an Open Grid with Vishwamitra Nandlall, VP Technology Strategy & Ecosystems at Dell TechnologiesThis part 1 of 2 episodes of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Vishwamitra Nandlall, VP Technology Strategy & Ecosystems at Dell Technologies. Vish is an experienced CTO and a highly regarded telecom visionary. He is responsible for defining Dell’s technology strategy in the Big 6 domains, including 5G, Edge, Data Management, Cloud, AI and Security. Widely recognized for his contributions to the industry, Vish has also held CTO executive leadership roles in Telecommunications for 25 years, including Telstra, Ericsson, Extreme and Nortel. Vish has been awarded a fundamental patent for LTE, published several widely cited technology papers, and ho...2022-08-2446 minOver The EdgeUsing High Performance Computing to Solve Grand Challenges with Wolfgang Gentzsch, Co-Founder and President of UberCloudThis episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Wolfgang Gentzsch, Co-Founder and President of UberCloud. Wolfgang is a passionate engineer, computer scientist, and entrepreneur with 30 years of experience working in engineering simulations, high-performance computing, scientific research, university teaching, and the software industry, from hands-on practices to expert consulting to leadership positions. He is an entrepreneur with six successful startups in Germany and the US, in engineering, high-performance computing, and cloud. Wolfgang is a member of numerous conference program, steering, and organizing committees, with 50+ keynote speaker appointments.In this episode, Wolfgang tells us about the early days...2022-08-101h 03Over The EdgeThe World will be a Cloud with Christian Koch, Founder and Editor at FoundationsThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Christian Koch, Founder and Editor at Foundations, a modern publication about digital infrastructure. He is a veteran leader in the digital infrastructure space having held several leadership and operational roles at companies such as Microsoft, Twitter, and Globix. Christian was most recently the Head of Interconnection Product at DataBank, and previously a Director of Product Management at Digital Realty and PacketFabric. In 2016, Christian Co-Founded the New York Network Operators Group, a non-profit organization that aims to connect network operators and technology professionals through educational events and...2022-07-2755 minOver The EdgeThe New Order of Edge Computing with Steve Mueller, Chief Technology Officer, HypersiveThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Steve Mueller, Chief Technology Officer, Hypersive. Considered one of the world’s leading experts in remote technologies, Steve has spent the past 25 years providing his technical expertise to more than 300 of the largest enterprises across 5 continents. He spent his early years building core devops and virtualization principles to achieve automation and scale, has worked for VMware and AWS addressing customer needs, and is now CTO of a startup focused on next-generation edge, end-user compute, and device virtualization.In this episode, Steve evaluates what the ed...2022-07-1355 minOver The EdgeProcessing Data at Warp Speed with David Knight, President & CEO of TerbineThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and David Knight, President & CEO of Terbine, a data exchange for the physical world that has built a highly scalable system enabling wider use of data to inform and radically reshape many industries and everyday life. David is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, filmmaker, and experienced startup executive with a history of innovation and market development. He has a background in core technologies, including multi-spectral sensing and communications, messaging, enterprise software and distributed systems. David has founded, co-founded and held leadership roles in tech companies w...2022-06-151h 05Over The EdgeReal-time Data Intelligence with Stephanie Atkinson CEO, Founder, and Principal Analyst/Consultant, Compass IntelligenceThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Stephanie Atkinson, CEO, Founder, and Principal Analyst/Consultant at Compass Intelligence.For more than 25 years, Stephanie has provided strategic insights, key trends, market intelligence, industry modeling/forecasting, and advisory services to technology companies, enterprise executives, and government leaders across the globe. She is the founder and CEO of Compass Intelligence, a leading tech advisory and market research firm based in Texas, and recently founded vMarque.com, serving SMBs with branding, web design, and marketing. Her knowledge base and expertise are centered around telecom, IT...2022-06-0848 minOver The EdgeSpeculating about Spectrum with Jennifer Fritzsche, Head of North American Telecom and Digital Infrastructure at Greenhill & CoThis episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Jennifer Fritzsche, Head of North American Telecom and Digital Infrastructure at Greenhill & Co., which is a leading independent investment bank focused on providing financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions and governments. Jennifer has a career record of success in providing thought leadership, strategic vision, and business insight leading to significant business growth and shareholder value. She is considered a leading expert in the telecommunications services, cable, data center and tower sectors. Jennifer is seen as a client-focused leader who i...2022-06-0149 minOver The EdgeThe Value of IoT and Automation in the Real World with Rob Tiffany, Executive Director at the Moab Foundation, and Founder and Managing Director at Digital InsightsToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Rob Tiffany, Executive Director at the Moab Foundation, and Founder and Managing Director at Digital Insights. A bestselling author and frequent keynote speaker, Rob serves on multiple boards and is routinely ranked as one of the top IoT experts and influencers in the world by Inc Magazine, Onalytica and other outlets.In this episode we delve deep into how Rob went from a life of driving submarines, to being self taught in technology, and eventually becoming a leader in the world of IoT. Rob explains the value of...2022-05-2553 minOver The EdgeThe ‘Machine Economy’ and the Future of Automation, with Rex St. John, Founder of Taroko TechnologyThis episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Rex St. John, founder of Taroko Technology. Rex has spent the last decade building developer and innovator ecosystems at Intel, Arm, and NVIDIA. He recently resigned to work full time in Web3 to organize communities and developer programs. While at NVIDIA, Rex built the global software ecosystem for NVIDIA Jetson. At Arm, he built global developer relations programs for IoT and Edge. While working for Intel, Rex was the lead developer on many projects and built the Global developer ecosystem and GTM for Edge AI, Robotics, Drones, IoT, Industrial, and...2022-05-1850 minOver The EdgeRethinking the Technology Lifecycle, with Ali Fenn, a Data Center Infrastructure and Sustainability LeaderThis episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Ali Fenn, a data center infrastructure and sustainability leader. She is the former CEO of IT Renew, which was recently acquired by Iron Mountain. Ali is an expert in green computing, sustainability and is a dynamic and innovative executive with a track record of success in business development, sales and product management. She is currently a board member of Cato, and strategic advisor for Energy Internet Corporation as well as Pentatonic.In this episode Ali Fenn breaks down the journey of technology from pre-use...2022-05-1144 minOver The EdgeShaping the Future of Innovation with Kit Colbert, SVP and CTO at VMwareEpisode Notes:In this episode Matt Trifiro interviews Kit Colbert, SVP and CTO at VMware. Kit started at VMware right out of college as an intern in 2003. He is responsible for ensuring VMware’s long term technology leadership through research and innovation programs, with the primary goal of positively impacting and shaping the future of VMware, its ecosystem, and its customers. Kit talks about how his role as CTO at VMware isn’t typical compared to his peers, and how he’s both looking out for near term deliverables and ensuring the company has a viable...2022-05-0451 minOver The EdgeDriving Change at the Edge with Matt Trifiro, Chief Marketing Officer at Vapor IOEpisode Notes:This episode of Over the Edge features an interview between Ian Faison, CEO of Caspian Studios and Matt Trifiro, Chief Marketing Officer at Vapor IO.Matt leads Vapor IO’s global marketing, branding and communications efforts. He is an expert in strategic positioning and edge computing, Co-chair of the State of the Edge Report, and Chair of The Linux Foundation’s Open Glossary of Edge Computing. He is an expert at strategic positioning, category creation, and PR. Matt always asks a lot of questions in search of the threads of understanding that move mark...2022-04-2723 min
NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless MeetE26: Delivering the Edge: A Conversation with Matt Trifiro, Chief Marketing Officer, Vapor IOMatthew Trifiro. CMO at Vapor IO joins the program to provide an overview of his organization and shares his perspective on the how the edge has evolved since the inception of Vapor I0. You’ll also hear details about Vapor IO’s INZONE program, which delivers end-to-end Industry 4.0 solutions with the Kinetic Grid platform and partner solutions.2022-01-1133 minOver The EdgeA Sustainable and Systematic Approach to Digital Solutions with Fay Arjomandi, Founder, President & CEO of mimik technologyToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Fay Arjomandi, Founder, President, and CEO of mimik technology.Fay is a serial entrepreneur, multiple-time CEO, and authoritative voice in the tech industry. She is an official member of the Forbes Technology Council, and recently received the State of the Edge and Edge Computing World 2020 Edge Woman of the Year Award.In this interview, Fay discusses the origins of mimik’s hybrid edge cloud computing application development platform, and how it is enabling digital transformation and helping build a socially and economically sustainable applications ecosystem. ...2021-06-0249 minOver The EdgeFrom Kubernetes to the Edge with Craig McLuckie, VP of Product at VMwareToday’s episode features an interview that took place earlier this month at Kubecon’s Kubernetes on Edge virtual conference between Matt Trifiro and Craig McLuckie.As a co-founder of the Kubernetes project and co-creator of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Craig is a modern-day legend in the space. He left Google in 2016 to found Heptio, and currently serves as VP of Product Management at VMware.In this interview, Craig discusses the Kubernetes origin story, his current work in the Modern Application Platform business unit at VMware, and why he says Edge will be a high...2021-05-1933 minOver The EdgeHow to Bring a Quality Digital Experience to Emerging Markets with David Xie & Dalerie Wu of ZenlayerToday’s episode features an interview between your host Matt Trifiro, and David Xie and Dalerie Wu of Zenlayer.David is the Chief Product Officer at Zenlayer. Before joining Zenlayer, he spent eight years at Gartner, most recently as Group Vice President of Digital Products. Dalerie is the Head of Corporate Strategy at Zenlayer. She has been with Zenlayer since 2015 and previously led its global marketing team. In this interview, David and Dalerie discuss the unique challenges of bringing edge solutions to emerging markets, and how the edge represents a huge opportunity to intr...2021-05-0535 minOver The EdgeThe Creativity of Designing Edge Solutions for the Enterprise with Nick Barcet, Sr. Director of Technology Strategy at Red HatToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Nick Barcet, Senior Director of Technology Strategy at Red Hat. Nick joined Red Hat in June 2014 and now leads the team that helps decide the future of technologies, currently focusing on Telco, Edge, and AI/ML. In this interview, Nick discusses what it means to set edge strategy for Red Hat, where he’s seeing the most edge-related demand right now, why the future of edge must be open, and the floating IP solution he’s constructed in order to get reliable internet while he sails ar...2021-04-2147 min
Embedded InsidersThe New Chips on the Block - Part 1Send us a textArmv9 is here, and although it took nearly 10 years to arrive, it comes right at a major inflection point in the semiconductor industry where all of the major chipmakers have started dabbling in processor architectures outside of their heritage. The implications of this are currently being felt in more advanced use cases like the data center and high-performance computing, but the roadmap decisions of today – such as the massive emphasis on AI and ML workload processing in Armv9 that will surely continue under NVIDIA leadership – will have significant ramifications for the embedded systems of to...2021-04-0945 minOver The EdgeDistributed Edge Cloud: A True Greenfield Opportunity with Lee Hetherington, VP of Technology at Ori IndustriesToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Lee Hetherington, VP of Technology at Ori Industries.Lee has been in the infrastructure and networking space for over twenty years, and prior to joining Ori, spent the last five years setting strategy and focusing on edge and content delivery for two of the world’s largest hyper-scalers.In this interview, Lee dives deep into the technological challenges of building the next generation of cloud, illustrating his and Ori’s approach to solving the infrastructure, software, networking, and business problems of constructing the globally-distributed edge cloud o...2021-01-2054 minOver The EdgeThe Past, Present, and Future of Edge Technology with Jonathan Seelig, Co-Founder and CEO of Ridge & Co-Founder of AkamaiToday’s episode features an interview that took place live at the 2020 Edge Computing World Conference between Matt Trifiro and special guest Jonathan Seelig, Co-founder and CEO of Ridge and Co-Founder of Akamai Technologies.As a co-founder of Akamai, Jonathan is one of the true godfathers of edge computing, having enjoyed an extremely impressive two-plus decade career in technology as a founder, investor, and board member. In this interview, Jonathan and Matt discuss the past, present, and future of edge technology, starting with the origins of Akamai at MIT in 1997, through to Jonathan’s latest ventu...2021-01-131h 04Over The EdgeImplementing Enterprise Edge Solutions with Rodney Richter, Enterprise Architect at Hewlett Packard EnterpriseToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Rodney Richter, Enterprise Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and member of the LF Edge Technical Advisory CouncilRodney has been with HPE since 2015, and previously held numerous positions over 19 years with AT&T, including Principal Network Planning Engineer responsible for AT&T Wireless and Wireline access network virtualization.In this interview, Rodney takes us through the technological and logistical challenges of implementing edge solutions at the enterprise level, the thinking that led HPE to develop an entire product line of edge servers, the types of us...2021-01-0759 min
The Edgevana PodcastE07: The Edge of Today - with Matt Trifiro, CMO of Vapor IO Vapor IO's CMO, Matt Trifiro joins as a guest on Episode 7 of the Edgevana Podcast to talk about edge, its importance, how it came to be, and more. About the Host: Mark Thiele is the CEO and Founder of Edgevana. Mark has over 30 years of experience in IT executive roles at HP, Gilead, VMware, Brocade, Switch, Apcera, and Ericsson. Mark is an industry spokesperson on trends of modernization and efficiency for data centers. He is also an expert in virtualization, cloud technologies, IT adoption strategies and advises several technology startups. Our website: https://www.edgevana.com 2020-12-2232 minOver The EdgeEdge in the Mobile & Wireless Industry with Iain Gillott, Founder and President of iGR Market Strategy ConsultancyToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Iain Gillott, founder and president of iGR market strategy consultancy.Iain is a leading wireless and mobile industry analyst, and since 2000, has run iGR, a market strategy consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile communications industry.In this interview, Iain discusses the many challenges and intersections between wireless, mobile, and edge computing, his views on where the telco operators will fit into edge, the role CBRS will play, and much more.Key Quotes"Problem number one is people don't realize how mu...2020-12-161h 00Over The EdgeCBRS, Shared Spectrum, and The Democratization of Wireless Access with Iyad Tarazi, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Federated WirelessToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Iyad Tarazi, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Federated WirelessIyad is a technology industry trailblazer with experience in successful commercialization of disruptive cloud native SaaS technologies. Prior to Federated Wireless, he served as Vice President of Network Development and led the Network Vision modernization project at Sprint Corp.In this interview, Iyad discusses CBRS, shared spectrum, and the massive potential for disruption and innovation they represent, as well as the interesting intersections between CBRS and edge computing.Key Quotes“The most thri...2020-12-0947 minOver The EdgeThe Beauty and Promise of IoT and Why We’re Screwing it Up with Stacey Higginbotham of Stacey on IoTToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Stacey Higginbotham, Founder and Editor of Stacey on IoT.Stacey has been covering technology for major publications for almost two decades and now produces a weekly podcast, newsletter, and daily articles covering all aspects of the internet of things under the Stacey on IoT brand. In this interview, Stacey explains the intersection between IoT and edge, how to think about IoT from the bottom-up perspective of the devices and manufacturers, and shares some interesting use cases and innovative companies tackling the most challenging problems in the...2020-11-2559 minOver The EdgeThree Decades of Vision for Edge with Mahadev Satyanarayanan (Satya) of Carnegie Mellon UniversityToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Mahadev Satyanarayanan, also known as Satya. Satya is the Carnegie Group Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, and one of the true Godfathers of Edge Computing. Over the course of his multi-decade research career, Satya has pioneered many advances in distributed systems, mobile computing, and IoT, and in 2009 he co-authored “The Case for VM-based Cloudlets in Mobile Computing,” the groundbreaking research paper that led to the emergence of Edge.In this interview, Satya shares how he started thinking about distributed computing infrastructure for mobile...2020-11-181h 12Over The EdgeStateful Computing, Continuous Intelligence, and Edge AI with Simon Crosby, CTO of SWIM.AIToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Simon Crosby, CTO of SWIM.AI.Simon’s impressive resume spans two decades in technology and includes highlights such as co-founder and CTO at XenSource, co-founder and CTO at Bromium, and CTO of Data Center and Cloud at Citrix. In this interview, Simon discusses how SWIM is solving the problem of stateless computing with its edge intelligence software that focuses on edge-based learning for fast-data and continuous intelligence. Key Quotes“We’re moving from a world of big data, where you could reas...2020-11-1154 minOver The EdgeThe Cloud That Will Power and Scale the New Internet with Mahdi Yahya, CEO & Founder of Ori IndustriesToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Mahdi Yahya, CEO & Founder of Ori Industries.Mahdi is an entrepreneur, investor, and former telecommunications executive who spent over 10 years building networks in data centers across the globe. In this interview, Mahdi articulates his ambitious vision for bringing cloud-native technology to the edge and building a new kind of cloud with the ability to power and scale the new internet.Key QuotesWe're on the eve of a new internet… A smart internet that will power hospitals, cities, factories that are becoming incre...2020-11-0453 minOver The EdgeThe Future of IoT Deployment at the Edge with Sarah Beaudoin, Head of Customer Advocacy at ZEDEDAToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Sarah Beaudoin, Head of Customer Advocacy and Early Stage Marketing at ZEDEDA. As an early-stage marketer at ZEDEDA, Sarah is tackling the problems of creating awareness and adoption in a burgeoning industry.In this interview, Sarah discusses her approach to solving those problems, as well as the present and future use cases and challenges of IoT deployment at the edge.Key Quotes“In terms of edge and where we are today, there are a lot of unknowns. There's no prescription for ‘here's how you...2020-10-2850 minOver The EdgeHow Standards Drive Adoption and Enable the Intelligent Edge with Alex Reznik, Distinguished Technologist at HPE and Chair of ETSI MECToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Alex Reznik, Distinguished Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Chair of ETSI’s MEC ISG.Alex literally wrote the book on Multi-Access Edge Computing, and as Chair of ETSI MEC he is helping to pioneer the industry standards for enabling the Intelligent Edge.In this interview, Alex explains the role of standards bodies like ETSI, how standards drive market adoption, and why they are important for the future of the edge intersection between telcos, cloud providers, and developers.Key Quotes“In the fi...2020-10-1458 minOver The EdgeThe Path to the Fourth Industrial Revolution with Colby Synesael, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Cowen and CompanyToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Colby Synesael, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Cowen and CompanyColby has been covering the communications infrastructure and telecom services industries as a senior research analyst since 2006, and recently co-authored Cowen’s extensive Ahead of the Curve report on edge computing and the future of the internet. In this interview, Colby offers his unique perspective on the investment decisions that are powering the growth of edge infrastructure, the elements that will enable True 5G, and how the pieces work together to usher in the fourth indus...2020-10-071h 00Over The EdgeThe Genesis of Edge Computing with Victor Bahl, Technical Fellow at Microsoft ResearchToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Victor Bahl, Technical Fellow and Director of Mobility & Networking at Microsoft Research, and one of the fathers of Edge Computing. Across a 23-year career at Microsoft Research, Victor has helped shape Microsoft’s long-term strategy through research, industry partnerships, and associated policy engagement with governments and research institutions around the world. His seminal 2009 paper titled “The Case for VM-based Cloudlets in Mobile Computing” spawned the vision for what we now call Edge. In this interview, Victor shares the story behind the genesis of that paper, and his ex...2020-09-301h 03Over The EdgeA 30,000-Foot View of Edge with Gavin Whitechurch, Co-Founder of Edge Computing World & COO of Topio NetworksToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Gavin Whitechurch, Co-Founder of Edge Computing World and COO & Co-Founder of Topio NetworksGavin is a technology analyst, media executive & entrepreneur who started Topio Networks and the Edge Computing World Conference to serve as industry catalysts, helping to nurture the industry and accelerate the markets for Edge Computing, IoT, mobility, and moreIn this interview, Gavin uses his overarching perspective on the Edge landscape to give insights about where the industry is headed and how the market for Edge solutions is evolving.Key Qu...2020-09-2351 minOver The EdgeThe Edge Will Be Bigger Than the Cloud with Mark Thiele, CEO and Founder of EdgevanaToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Mark Thiele, CEO & Founder of EdgevanaFollowing a 30-year career in IT and a post as the executive director of edge cloud at Ericsson’s Edge Gravity unit, Mark founded Edgevana last year with the goal of disrupting the existing processes for selling and buying co-location, edge, and data center services.In this interview, Mark discusses his mission of lowering barriers-to-entry to deploy capability at the edge, the economics of shared infrastructure, and why he says the opportunity associated with the edge could be bigger than...2020-09-1653 minOver The EdgeSolving the Fundamental Problems of the Cloud with Chetan Venkatesh, CEO & Co-founder of MacrometaToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Chetan Venkatesh, CEO & Co-founder of Macrometa.Macrometa is "Geo Distributed Fast Data As A Service" for cross-region, multi-cloud, and edge computing apps.In this interview, Chetan discusses his approach to solving the fundamental problems developers face with cloud-native apps, and how the edge represents a new paradigm for how applications and services are going to be built going forward.Key Quotes“While the cloud is great, there's just a whole class of new things that people want to be able to do tha...2020-09-0959 minOver The EdgeOpen Source Collaboration is the Only Way to Scale with Jason Shepherd, VP of Ecosystem at ZEDEDAToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Jason Shepherd, VP of Ecosystem at ZEDEDA, an edge virtualization company offering solutions for IoT Edge orchestration. Jason left his role as CTO of IoT and Edge Computing at Dell Technologies last year to join ZEDEDA, with the stated goal of bringing IoT out of its “AOL stage.”In this interview, Jason discusses the significance of open source collaboration and interconnected ecosystems in scaling IoT and edge adoption.Key Quotes“Open source is the new way to drive standards and standards drive sca...2020-09-0255 minOver The EdgeThe Future of Edge is Messier Than You Think with Dean Bubley, Founder of Disruptive AnalysisToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Dean Bubley, Founder and Director of Disruptive AnalysisDean is an independent technology industry analyst, futurist, speaker and consultant with over 25 years of experience.In this interview, Dean gives us his unfiltered views on Edge, IoT, 5G, their intersection with the telecoms industry, and why the future is going to be a lot messier than you think.Key Quotes“Everything is going to be a messy hybrid; deeply inelegant and based on sort of midterm pragmatism, messed up by acquisitions, with awkw...2020-08-2655 minOver The EdgeHow Open Source is Expanding the Horizon for IoT and Edge with VMware’s Malini BhandaruToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Malini Bhandaru, who leads open source IoT and Edge efforts at VMware.Malini has a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from the University of Massachusetts, and prior to joining VMware, worked on big data for autonomous driving and OpenStack for cloud infrastructure management at Intel. In this interview, Malini discusses her work in The Open Source Technology Center at VMware, the valuable role that open source plays in IoT and Edge, and interesting use cases for how Edge is solving macro problems.Key Quo...2020-08-1951 minOver The EdgeDigital Experience Monitoring in the Third Act of the Internet with Mehdi Daoudi, CEO of CatchpointToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Mehdi Daoudi, Co-founder and CEO of Catchpoint.Mehdi’s experience in IT leadership at Google and DoubleClick inspired him to build the digital experience platform he envisioned as a user, and Catchpoint has been at the forefront of digital experience monitoring since it’s launch in 2008.In this interview, Mehdi discusses Catchpoint’s cutting-edge approach to monitoring, the user demands that will drive innovation in the third act of the internet, how the current pandemic will serve as a massive digital accelerator, and much more.Key...2020-08-1252 minOver The EdgeBringing the Edge to Emerging Markets with Joe Zhu, CEO & Founder of ZenlayerToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Joe Zhu, Founder and CEO of Zenlayer.Joe founded Zenlayer in 2014 after 8 years of managing global business for ChinaCache, China’s largest CDN provider.In this interview, Joe discusses Zenlayer’s evolution from edge data center provider to the goal of becoming the world’s #1 edge cloud provider, as well as Zenlayer’s focus on being a truly global company and its unique capability and passion for serving emerging markets.Key Quotes“It’s always been my ambition to become a global company...2020-08-0538 minOver The EdgeBringing Software Into the World of Physical Networks with Jacob Smith, Co-Founder & VP at PacketToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Jacob Smith. Jacob is a co-founder at Packet and currently serves as Vice President of bare metal strategy and marketing. Jacob co-founded Packet in 2014 with the goal of democratizing hyperscale infrastructure capabilities. Since then Packet has been one of the early leaders in edge computing for business, and earlier this year was acquired by Equinix.In this interview, Jacob discusses the founding of Packet and the vision for bringing the world of software into the world of physical networks, cloud infrastructure as a craft, what he...2020-07-2949 minOver The EdgeThe Mission to Enable Innovation with Galeal Zino, CEO of NetFoundryToday’s episode features an interview between Matt Trifiro and Galeal Zino, CEO and Founder of NetFoundry.Galeal has been a founder and executive for the past 15 years, leading teams that developed the world’s largest VoIP network and built global voice and video communications services.In this interview, Galeal discusses NetFoundry’s mission to enable innovation, the importance of zero trust networking, his views on the future of edge technology, and much more.Key Quotes: “At the base layer, NetFoundry enables innovation. Networking gets in the way of innovation. I've been doin...2020-07-2943 minOver The EdgeEdge Computing is at an Inflection point, with Matt Trifiro, CMO of Vapor IOIn today’s episode, you’ll be introduced to the hosts of Over the Edge: Ian Faison, CEO of Caspian Studios, and Matt Trifiro, Chief marketing officer at Vapor IO, Co-creator of the State of the Edge report, and co-founder of the open glossary of edge computing.On this episode, Ian and Matt discuss the current state, and future of edge computing, the vision for this podcast, and why now is an inflection point for the Edge community.Key Quotes: “Humans operate in ones of seconds or fractions of a second, but for a machi...2020-07-2931 min
Mind Your MarketingMYM #08 - Positioning Yourself as an Authority in Your Industry with Matthew TrifiroIn this episode, we discuss what edge computing is, and how it will affect consumers moving forward. We also dive into how you can position your company as the authority within an industry by creating useful content. Shownotes: https://www.cavesocial.com/matt-trifiroJordan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscheltgen/Jordan's X: https://twitter.com/jordanscheltgenGet weekly actionable social media advice on our Newsletter: https://mindyourmarketing.beehiiv.com/subscribeHire our age...2020-07-0136 min
Marketing TrendsPositioning Your Product and How to do PR with Matthew TrifiroMatthew Trifiro is the CMO of Vapor IO. As a multi-time CMO and CEO, Matt has a long track record helping companies achieve exponential growth. On this episode, Matt discusses the "dirty secret" of launch products, the best advice for a new CMO, and why he thinks press releases are useless. 6:30 - The most important skill for any marketer. 21:30 - The biggest myth about creating the iPhone. 25:28 - Figuring out what you are "the best and only" at. 39:00 - How PR and thought leadership change from B2B to...2018-12-121h 13
cloud2030Matt Trifiro talks Jitter, Real Estate and Augmented Reality for EdgeJoining us this week is Matt Trifiro, CMO of Vapor.io. Matt offers insight into how Edge infrastructure and 5G will be deployed to meet the increased demand for low latency, high data distributed technology.
Highlights
• Edge is a place: the last mile network
• Jitter at the Edge (Jitter definition)
• Data sovereignty and location
• Apps for Edge have are not similar to existing apps for communication processes
• Edge as multi-vendor data sharing environment
• Real estate problem – solved by Akamai
• Vision of schedulers on keeping apps running vs keeping apps fast
• Cloud providers will extend into the Edge
• Augmented reality discussion of video and latency...2018-06-1646 min