Best Tracy Ragan Podcasts (2025)

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Francesca Donner, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Persistent 59:03

2h ago59:03

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“In most mainstream news, women’s stories are not prioritized. They’re not centered. Women are often covered as an afterthought, as a sidebar to the main event, as if women are not an integral part of the story.” In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Francesca Donner, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Persistent…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/18/2025 46:42

22h ago46:42

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jack Poller and Wicky Wang dive into an application security report that finds more breaches than ever are being caused by vulnerabilities in code that organizations are allowing to be deployed despite the level of risk they represent to their end customers. Then the gang takes a look at the impact the Cyber Reliance Act (CRA) be…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/15/2025 50:20

4d ago50:20

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Alan, Mike. Jon, Fred Wilmot and Ira Winkler dive into the cybersecurity implications of a meeting taking place in Alaska today between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Then the gang delves into the quality of the code being generated by artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools before discussing the viability of brain computer interface (BCI) p…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/14/2025 45:55

5d ago45:55

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Today on the gang, Garima, Jon, Mike and Mitch are joined by Futurum CEO, Daniel Newman, to announce Futurum Signal, the latest innovation to usher in a new era in the analyst/guidance industry. The gang then goes on to discuss Perplexity's $34b plus offer for Google Chrome, PR stunt or serious? And in a case of how quickly things change in the wor…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/13/2025 43:21

6d ago43:21

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask and Kate Scarcella assess the implications of the resignation of the CEO of GitHub before delving into what led OpenText to look for a new CEO. Then the gang dives into a 15% surcharge for graphical processor units (GPUs) that NVIDIA and AMD will be passing on to customers in China on behalf of the U.S. government.…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/12/2025 42:21

7d ago42:21

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Alan, Mike and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into reactions to the latest capabilities being made available in ChatGPT-5 from Open AI. Then the gang discusses the battle for data center contracts taking place between regions of the U.S. before delving into the role nuclear energy might play in mitig…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/11/2025 54:18

7d ago54:18

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan and Jack Poller debate the degree to which calls for the CEO of Intel to resign because of unsubstantiated ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are justified. Then the gang assesses the validity of a survey of C-level executives that claim to be seeing massive returns from investing in artificial intelligence (AI…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/8/2025 33:54

11d ago33:54

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Alan Shimel shares insights from Black Hat 2025, highlighting the significance of networking in cybersecurity. Upcoming Black Hat content features exclusive interviews and showcases extensive preparations for security measures. The rise of AI in security is discussed, along with concerns about data leaks. The release of the 2025 global IR reports i…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/6/2025 50:02

13d ago50:02

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Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella and Futurum Group analyst Guy Currier debate when, how, or even if, it might be possible to cost-effectively enable the consumption of 2,000 tokens per second as part of a goal to make working with artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools more fluid. Then the gang takes a look at the volume of known vulnera…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/5/2025 40:21

14d ago40:21

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, JP Morgenthal and Alastair Cooke dive into the current mindset of IT professionals during these uncertain technological and economic times before reviewing a Tech Field Day event that focused on the latest edition of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Then the gang takes a look at AGNTCY, an open source project for securely integ…

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Techstrong Gang - 8/4/2025 49:54

15d ago49:54

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Black Hat Week spotlights AI’s growing role in cybersecurity. From rising breach costs to the future of AI interfaces, experts stress the need for human oversight and strategic investment. Learn how AI is reshaping job roles, threat defense, and developer tools.By Techstrong Group

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Techstrong Gang - 8/1/2025 46:37

18d ago46:37

46:37

Palo Alto Networks acquires CyberArk for $25B, signaling a major cybersecurity shift. As data breaches surge, identity management becomes central to modern security strategies. We also dive into the challenges of tech integration, vendor risk, and the scrutiny facing Cognizant after recent failures. Transparency and third-party accountability take …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/31/2025 39:20

19d ago39:20

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The Gang announces Palo Alto Networks' $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk, marking a trend in cybersecurity consolidation. It discusses essential skills for the AI landscape, highlighting new roles like AI programmers and data engineers. The importance of community collaboration through hackathons is noted, along with fast food chains using AI in …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/30/2025 41:07

20d ago41:07

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In Episode 891 of the Techstrong Gang, Mitch, Jon, Dan, Kate, and Chris Blask dive into the evolving U.S. immigration landscape, with a focus on proposed changes to the H-1B visa program under the Trump administration. The conversation highlights the critical need for a competitive global labor market in AI and emerging technologies, where talent m…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/29/2025 41:54

21d ago41:54

41:54

In Techstrong Gang for Tuesday, July 29th, the Gang dive into the new Apple OS26 beta. Fanboi vs critic, it is a lively discussion. Next up the Gang takes a look at GitHub Spark, is this a good thing for developers? security? the future of the software business? Check out what the Gang thinks, it may surprise you and finally we give a preview of th…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/28/2025 39:07

22d ago39:07

39:07

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan, Jack Poller, and Dr. Stacey Thayer unpack the latest CNCF report on open source software adoption and its impact on modern IT infrastructure. The discussion then shifts to the state of digital business transformation—what’s real progress vs. just buzz—and wraps with an analysis of Amazon’s acquisition of Bee AI, the …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/25/2025 42:51

25d ago42:51

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Alan, Mike, Fred Wilmot, Ira Winkler, and Lisa Martin (CMO Advisor, The Futurum Group) break down the Trump Administration’s AI action plan—is it strategic foresight or political theater? Then, the panel explores how technology is reshaping the sports fan experience, and debates whether we’re making real headway in the ongoing war against ransomwar…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/24/2025 34:40

26d ago34:40

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Alan, Mike, Teri Robinson, Garima Bajpai, and Guy Currier (Futurum Group) unpack the debate around the true economic value of AI investments—are we entering a productivity boom or another hype cycle? They also explore the rising adoption of platform engineering as a DevOps-aligned methodology for managing complex IT environments. The episode wraps …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/23/2025 43:20

27d ago43:20

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, and Kate Scarcella examine why tech CEOs may be becoming an endangered species—caught in a crossfire of cultural shifts, political scrutiny, and internal missteps. Then the gang analyzes Gartner’s latest IT spending forecast and unpacks the cybersecurity fallout from Microsoft SharePoint, raising critical questions a…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/22/2025 32:18

28d ago32:18

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Alan, Mike, Tracy Ragan and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of The Futurum Group, are joined by Sabina Anja, senior technical lead for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) at Broadcom, during a special episode of the TechStrong Gang to discuss the IT trends driving adoption of the highly integrated IT platform.…

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Bellamy Young, Actress, Producer, Advocate 51:20

28d ago51:20

51:20

"We're really in a moment of people having to reinvent, redefine, rediscover themselves. Our world changes so dramatically that I think it's helpful for us all to remember that there's no deadline and it isn't over. We'll keep finding things inside of us." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Bellamy Young, a 2025 M…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/21/2025 35:00

29d ago35:00

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan, and Jack Poller dive into the dual impact of artificial intelligence—starting with a major Gmail flaw that could affect millions, and a rise in cloaking-as-a-service techniques used by threat actors to evade detection. Then the gang explores Asimov, a next-gen AI tool from Reflection, built to support DevOps and plat…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/18/2025 36:30

1M ago36:30

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Alan, Mike, Jon, Fred Wilmot, Ira Winkler and Lisa Martin, CMO Advisor for the Futurum Group, dive into the infrastructure that will be needed to build and deploy artificial intelligence (AI) agents before debating the reasons entities such as Meta are trying to achieve so-called super intelligence. Then the gang takes a look at the larger cybersec…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/17/2025 46:32

1M ago46:32

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Alan, Mike, Jon, Teri Robinson, Garima Bajpai, and Guy Currier (Futurum Group) explore the surge in investment fueling the global expansion of data centers for artificial intelligence (AI). The discussion also highlights growing local resistance to building these facilities due to environmental and infrastructure concerns. Next, the panel debates h…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/16/2025 47:35

1M ago47:35

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella, and Dan O’Brien (Futurum Group) examine the rapid rise of Arm as a dominant force in IT infrastructure, gaining traction across cloud, AI, and data center workloads. The panel then unpacks how vibecoding—a more intuitive, AI-enhanced way of building software—is evolving in the enterprise, following AW…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/15/2025 44:45

1M ago44:45

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The gang examines OpenAI’s failed attempt to acquire Windsurf and the ethical implications of acquihires in the AI industry. The panel debates the real market value of Windsurf’s intellectual property and what it reveals about evolving AI talent acquisition strategies. They also spotlight Microsoft’s Sonic as a major force in network operating syst…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/14/2025 41:06

1M ago41:06

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Alan, Mike, Jack Gold, and Jack Poller explore how the browser wars are evolving in the age of artificial intelligence, with major players racing to integrate AI features into their platforms. They also discuss the growing popularity of open source robotics kits that are making it easier than ever to build functional humanoid robots at home. The co…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/11/2025 40:58

1M ago40:58

40:58

Alan, Mike, Jon, Camberley Bates, and Ira Winkler explore how smartphones are evolving into AI-powered digital companions and reshaping how we interact with tech daily. They also dive into the growing concern over trust in AI outputs, especially following missteps like the Grok AI model under Elon Musk’s leadership. Finally, the team discusses how …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/10/2025 49:57

1M ago49:57

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Alan, Mike, Jon, Garima Bajpai, and Guy Currier (Futurum Group) unpack efforts to cure AI hallucinations and explore how Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic are helping teachers harness AI in the classroom 🎓. They also look into why the Hunters International ransomware gang is shutting down—what it means for cybersecurity.…

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Changemakers: Lucy Kaylin, Editorial Director, Hearst Magazines 44:40

1M ago44:40

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Advice for young writers and communicators: “Care about storytelling, care about voice, care about the opinions that you are honing and developing as a person in the world.” In this episode, Womenheard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Lucy Kaylin, 2025 Matrix Honoree and Editorial Director at the world's largest lifestyle publisher…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/9/2025 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Mike, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella, and Dan O’Brien (Futurum Group) unpack what IT leaders should focus on amid tariff chaos. Then, they dive into CoreWeave’s $9B buyout of Core Scientific—and what it means for the AI infrastructure race. Plus, how the U.S. Treasury is turning up the heat on cybercriminals.…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/8/2025 41:50

1M ago41:50

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Alan, Mike, JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett, president of the Techstrong Field Day arm of Futurum Group, dive into an advance made by Apple that promises to make artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools more efficient before delving into how an AI advance from Microsoft might improve healthcare by more accurately diagnosing symptoms sooner. Then…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/7/2025 52:38

1M ago52:38

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Alan, Mike, Jon, Ira Winkler, Chhaya Gunawat, and Lisa Martin (CMO Advisor, The Futurum Group) explore how open source—with help from Microsoft—is bringing needed transparency to AI tools that generate code. They also break down the risks of AI search results being poisoned, and what it means for trust in generative systems.…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/3/2025 48:38

2M ago48:38

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Alan, Mike, Jon, and Garima Bajpai reflect on how artificial intelligence is reshaping our understanding of inalienable rights—just in time for Independence Day. They then unpack the DOJ’s massive $14.6 billion healthcare fraud case and ask: who should be held accountable? Finally, the gang breaks down GitOps: what it is, why it’s catching on, and …

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Techstrong Gang - 7/2/2025 56:22

2M ago56:22

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella, and Futurum Group analyst Guy Currier dive into the ethical and legal issues surrounding ICE’s use of facial recognition software to identify undocumented individuals. They then explore new deepfake legislation from Denmark and Ireland that bans AI-generated likenesses without consent. Finally, the te…

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Techstrong Gang - 7/1/2025 54:33

2M ago54:33

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Bonnie, JP Morgethal, Futurum Group president Dan O’Brien and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of The Futurum Group, dive into the terms of a settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) that will allow a $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks to proceed. Th…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/30/2025 44:38

2M ago44:38

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A new trade deal between the U.S. and China is making waves—especially for its impact on rare earth minerals. With America’s heavy reliance on China for these critical resources, this agreement raises big questions: Is this a step toward long-term stability or just a short-term fix? We break down the deal, its effect on U.S. dependency, and why dev…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/27/2025 34:05

2M ago34:05

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A recent court ruling permits AI companies to utilize legally purchased books for training, igniting debates on copyright law and ethics. The need for regulatory measures in AI development is emphasized to prevent potential misuse. Additionally, AI agents are being incorporated into CRM systems at no extra cost, disrupting traditional market practi…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/26/2025 38:12

2M ago38:12

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Alan, Mike, Jon, and Teri Robinson unpack HPE’s evolving role in AI, spotlighting its work with Nvidia and the rapid emergence of AI factories transforming development workflows. AI is enhancing how developers code—boosting speed, precision, and efficiency. But alongside progress, the risks are rising. The team discusses the growing wave of AI-driv…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/25/2025 43:44

2M ago43:44

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In this episode, Alan, Mike , Mitch and Chris Blask explore three key tech topics shaping the future of AI and autonomy. The conversation kicks off with Google’s donation of the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation and a deeper look at how it compares to the Model Context Protocol. While A2A promotes interoperability between AI age…

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Changemakers: Diane Schwartz, CEO, Ragan Communications 40:03

2M ago40:03

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"The areas where I think it can be really helpful for communicators to think about are business fluency and thinking about communicators being a business partner. Aligning what they're doing right now, and the decisions they need to make, with a business strategy that has the mission of the company front and center: the North Star." In this episode…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/24/2025 47:36

2M ago47:36

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The U.S. bombing of Iran escalates global tensions—raising urgent cybersecurity concerns as digital infrastructure faces growing threats. This discussion connects geopolitics with resource scarcity, diving into the Colorado River ownership dispute, water usage in data centers, and how climate tech like desalination and solar-powered cooling is beco…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/23/2025 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan, Jack Poller, and Dr. Stacy Thayer break down the Department of Justice’s investigation into Google’s proposed $32 billion acquisition of Wiz—raising serious antitrust and cybersecurity concerns that could reshape the cloud security landscape. They also explore Microsoft’s latest move to offer Office 365 in on-premise…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/20/2025 45:39

2M ago45:39

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Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jon, Fred Wilmot, and Lisa Martin (CMO Advisor, The Futurum Group) explore the rise of stablecoins and their potential to disrupt traditional finance. With interest from retailers like Walmart and Amazon—and support from the GENIUS Act—stablecoins could reshape how we pay, bank, and interact with currency. The episode also dives …

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Techstrong Gang - 6/19/2025 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Alan, Mike, Jon, Terri Robinson, and John Morello explore the rising cyber warfare tensions surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict. They break down how cyber espionage and critical infrastructure attacks are reshaping global conflict, drawing parallels to tactics seen in Ukraine and beyond. The discussion then shifts to the Model Context Protocol (MC…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/18/2025 39:10

2M ago39:10

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Alan, Mike, Chris Blask, and Evgeniy Kharam dive into growing cybersecurity concerns after a zero-click flaw is found in Microsoft Copilot. Evgeniy shares his experience in cybersecurity and stresses the importance of network security as AI agents evolve rapidly. The discussion also explores New York’s move to track AI-related layoffs and reflects …

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Techstrong Gang - 6/17/2025 43:12

2M ago43:12

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In Ep. 861 of Techstrong Gang, Alan, Mike, Camberly Bates, JP Morgenthal, and Stephen Foskett (Tech Field Day, Futurum Group) explore how building AI agents is becoming easier than ever. Then they break down NOAA’s latest use of AI to improve hurricane forecasting and discuss whether the power grid can keep up with surging data center energy demand…

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Techstrong Gang - 6/16/2025 49:03

2M ago49:03

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In Episode 860 of Techstrong Gang, Alan, Mike, Tracy Ragan, Jack Gold, and Dr. Stacey Thayer examine the widespread Google Cloud outage and its business impact. They also dive into the convergence of FinOps and DevOps in today’s cost-conscious tech world, before exploring why platform engineers are earning 20% more than their DevOps counterparts.…

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