IT SPARC Cast - August 8 2024

In the inaugural episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt dive into the latest happenings in the IT world with a mix of insights and a touch of humor.NEWS BYTES:•Extreme Networks Teams Up with Intel: A new alliance aims to supercharge AI capabilities within Extreme’s platform.•Messy Data Hinders AI Adoption: Learn why disorganized data is holding enterprises back from leveraging AI effectively.•Former Pivotal CEO’s New Venture: Rob Mee launches Mechanical Orchard, tackling the digital transformation of legacy systems.MAIN STORIES:•Training the AI-Enabled Workforce: As AI adoption skyrockets, how do companies prepare their teams for this new landscape?•HPE’s Acquisition of Juniper Networks: Regulatory hurdles are being cleared—what does this mean for the future of networking?CVE OF THE WEEK:•VMware’s ESXi Vulnerability: A critical exploit tied to Active Directory could wreak havoc—learn why patching isn’t always enough.Tune in for expert takes, some speculation on the future, and critical info every IT professional should know!Send us feedback! [email protected] or @ITSPACCast on X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.