Heavy Strategy

HS089: Return to the Office: What’s Next? Nov 19, 2024

Some high-profile companies like Amazon are mandating all employees return to the office, full time. Justifications, when given, mostly revolve around productivity and innovation. We say, whoa there! The data don’t back up the idea that hybrid and remote work hurt productivity (kind of the opposite) or innovation, and the real justifications likely lie elsewhere.... Read more »

HS088: Combating Analysis Paralysis Nov 05, 2024

Analysis paralysis is a huge problem in IT – we “study” and “evaluate” and “keep on our radar” but then all too often have a choice and a need to act thrust upon us, and need to switch modes fast. How do we try to get more mileage out of the studying to get leverage... Read more »

HS087: Alkira’s Multi-Cloud NaaS Bridges Networking and Security (Sponsored) Oct 29, 2024

Startup Alkira has built a Network as a Service (NaaS) offering that extends from on prem to public cloud and multi-cloud. Today’s sponsored episode of Heavy Strategy digs in to Alkira’s capabilities in multi-cloud networking, security, automation, and cost transparency. Guest Manan Shah, SVP of Product at Alkira, explains how Alkira simplifies network management, enhances... Read more »

HS086: [Next] Highlights: Drone to Titan, and More! Oct 22, 2024

In this episode, John and Johna share the findings from the recent [Next] conference that most inspired them: How to project-manage an 18-year effort to put a drone on Titan, why AI algorithms need to consider the factor of time, how to train robots, and why effective storytelling is an essential tool in a technology... Read more »

HS085: The Perfect and the Good (Enough) Oct 08, 2024

Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good… it’s a challenge that architects and strategists often face. They may design a “perfect” architecture or strategy, only to see it overwhelmed by the realities of implementation. John Burke and Johna Johnson discuss the questions to ask to ensure that devotion to the perfect doesn’t... Read more »

HS084: Straight Talk from Cisco’s CIO (Sponsored) Oct 01, 2024

Cisco CIO Fletcher Previn visits Heavy Strategy to talk about how to create a technology culture, what it’s like being “customer zero”, and other challenges and tribulations of running IT from inside one of the world’s largest tech companies. Episode Guest: Fletcher Previn, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Cisco Fletcher Previn has over two decades... Read more »

HS083: Why Protocols Fail: Russ White’s Perspective on Effective Architecture Sep 24, 2024

Network veteran Russ White joins the Heavy Strategy team for a rousing discussion on why protocols fail, how much complexity is too much, why “premature optimization is the root of all evil” (Donald Knuth) and why architects should always remember to think about state. Episode Guest: Russ White, Senior Architect, Akamai Technologies For the last... Read more »

HS082: Citizen Coders: Boon Or Bane? Sep 10, 2024

The low-code/no-code movement means business users who aren’t programmers can create software. This capability might make these citizen coders more efficient and productive, but could also pose risks due to a lack of formal training in software development and security. Is citizen coding a boon or bane to business? Johna Johnson and John Burke discuss... Read more »

HS081: What’s Your Strategic Plan for AI Infrastructure? Aug 27, 2024

AI seems to be changing everything, including your IT infrastructure. Do you have a strategic plan for your AI infrastructure? Today we discuss the merits and challenges of cloud computing, on-premises solutions, hybrid models, and edge computing along with the importance of low latency for real-time AI applications and the potential of edge computing in... Read more »

HS080: Top Mistakes In Developing and Executing Technology Strategies Aug 13, 2024

To borrow a phrase first used in a military context, no tech strategy survives its first contact with real users. Today’s Heavy Strategy explores common mistakes executives make when developing and executing a technology plan. They include poor communication, making assumptions, not understanding a system’s architecture or dependencies, and more. Co-hosts Johna and Jerry draw... Read more »

HS079: Big Rock, Best-in-Breed, or Ecosystem: What’s the Best Vendor Procurement Strategy? Jul 30, 2024

When choosing vendors, what strategy should you employ: big rock, best-in-breed, or ecosystem? The big rock approach consolidates vendor relationships around a few strategic partners. Best-in-breed focuses on selecting top solutions from various vendors. The ecosystem model combines elements of both. Today’s conversation explores all three models and also highlights the importance of integration, the... Read more »

HS078: Is It Time To Dump Microsoft? Jul 23, 2024

Should enterprises ditch Microsoft because of security concerns? Microsoft’s numerous vulnerabilities and questionable responses make it a significant risk for continued use. At the same time, Microsoft’s strong integration and utility in enterprise environments make it attractive for continued use. Johna Till Johnson and John Burke debate. They also weigh considerations including the challenges of... Read more »

HS077: Should IT Lead or Follow? Jul 02, 2024

The evolving role of IT in business is the topic of lively discussion between co-hosts Johna Johnson and John Burke. Johna argues that IT should align with business goals, acting as an executive assistant, while John believes IT should take a proactive leadership role, driving innovation and framing business problems. They explore the challenges IT... Read more »

HS076: Greg’s Finale Jun 25, 2024

This is Greg’s last Heavy Strategy episode before he heads off to retirement. He gives us his final pieces of career and life advice, opinions on private equity, and a Cookie Monster quote. We also briefly introduce John Burke, the new Heavy Strategy co-host. Farewell, Greg. Thank you for all the great debates. Episode Transcript... Read more »

HS075: How to Ask Questions Jun 18, 2024

Asking questions is a critical skill whether you’re an outside consultant or on an internal IT team. In today’s episode, Greg and Johna review what kind of questions to ask and how to ask them. They discuss the ‘Five Whys,’ identifying points of invariance, discovering unknown unknowns, and watching out for landmines. They also cover... Read more »

HS074: Geek Speak to Biz Talk Jun 04, 2024

To be an effective technologist in a corporation, your efforts need to be aligned with the business strategy of your organization. In today’s episode, Johna and Greg show you how to do this, even if your organization has no written business strategy. They explain how to “read the tea leaves” to tell if your organization... Read more »

HS073: Failure and Resilience May 28, 2024

Firing the wrong person, mistakenly rebooting core switches in a massive network, not passing the CCIE exam– today we talk all about failure. For this conversation, we’re joined by fellow Packet Pushers Kyler Middleton and Ned Bellavance, hosts of the Day Two Cloud podcast. We swap stories, discuss response and prevention, and talk about accountability,... Read more »

HS072: Making Distributed Work Successful May 21, 2024

Don’t call it remote work. Today Johna and Greg dive into distributed work– the future where there is no office vs. remote, there are just asynchronistic workers and their computer screens. Leaders have to move beyond “management by walking around” or “onboarding by shadowing.” They need to carefully select their ecosystem of tools (and tools... Read more »

HS071: The Real Numbers Behind the Return To Office Myths May 07, 2024

Why are some executives still insisting on Return to Office policies? Does it improve culture and productivity like they swear? Or is it more about the devaluing of a massive asset on their books: Commercial real estate. If the value of commercial real estate drops, companies have less to leverage for loans and– perhaps more... Read more »

HS070: Living on the Edge: The Present Future of Edge Architecture Apr 23, 2024

Right now we’re in the first generation of edge architecture. We won’t even really know how to define it until we’re past it. Greg and Johna discuss the operational milieu in which the edge is forming: Vast numbers of IoT devices, increased remote computing capabilities, questions around cloud operational costs and efficiency, and vendors jostling... Read more »

Day Two Cloud: The Duality of Enterprise AI Apr 18, 2024

Welcome to a crossover episode with the Day Two Cloud podcast! AI has been around forever; AI is emergent. AI is just data analytics; AI hallucinates. AI doesn’t have many business use cases; AI is already being used by your employees. Today, Greg and Johna from the Heavy Strategy podcast join Day Two Cloud to... Read more »

HS069: Regulating AI Apr 09, 2024

In today’s episode Greg and Johna spar over how, when, and why to regulate AI. Does early regulation lead to bad regulation? Does late regulation lead to a situation beyond democratic control? Comparing nascent regulation efforts in the EU, UK, and US, they analyze socio-legal principles like privacy and distributed liability. Most importantly, Johna drives... Read more »

HS068: What’s the Point of Having a Tech Strategy? Mar 19, 2024

What does having a tech strategy actually do for an organization? In today’s episode, Greg and Johna highlight how a good tech strategy benefits a company: creates a foundation of first principles, reduces bias in vendor decisions, better allocates human resources, kills bad ideas, sunsets projects, and makes meetings a little more enjoyable and harmonious.... Read more »

HS067: The Right People to Have on Your Tech Strategy Team Mar 05, 2024

Exactly who should be on your technology strategy team? From inside your organization, who should represent the areas that come into play: Business, development, operations, etc? And what about outsiders–what kind of external consultant do you want for your strategy team? Do you even need one? Johna and Greg cover it all in today’s episode.... Read more »

HS066: The Holy Grail: A Functioning Tech Strategy Feb 23, 2024

It’s rare for strategists, executives, and technologists to all get on the same page in order to create, execute, and adjust an organization’s tech strategy, much less do it well. But it is possible. Johna and Greg discuss their experiences of seeing through some consultants’ smoke and mirrors, honestly evaluating an organization’s capability to implement... Read more »

HS065: Calculating the Value of Telco AIOps (Sponsored) Feb 13, 2024

AI and automation are hot topics in telco, but not all projects are created equal in terms of the bottom-line value. We dive into how to calculate total value, and discuss why the area of assurance looks set to generate the most value. We provide key questions to ask when considering what AIOps to add... Read more »

HS064: Mastering the Art of Strategy and Architecture with Pocket Change Feb 06, 2024

Welcome, trailblazers and visionaries! Today, I’m thrilled to unpack a treasure trove of wisdom that zooms into the exhilarating realm of strategy architecture and the craft of sculpting strategy roadmaps on a shoestring budget. The Thrill of Resourcefulness In this episode, my esteemed co-host Johna and I dove headfirst into a challenge that plagues countless... Read more »

HS063: What’s On Our Minds Jan 23, 2024

Hosts Greg Ferro and Johna Till Johnson reflect on the technological advancements of 2023 and discuss the trends for 2024. In this wide-ranging conversation, they chat about the rise of AI, tech consolidation, and the impact of automation on infrastructure. They also explore the geopolitical impact on supply chains, the move away from Chinese manufacturing,... Read more »

HS062: Questions On Being Service-Oriented Jan 11, 2024

Johna and Greg discuss service-oriented networking and the challenges of defining and delivering network services. They explore the negative impact of siloed organizational structures on service delivery and the importance of continuous adaptation in infrastructure management. They debate the perception of services by users, using metaphors like sidewalks and electricity, and the importance of defining... Read more »

HS061: What is IT Training or Education Dec 19, 2023

The difference between training and education is signficant and technology industry often conflates these terms. They are vastly different ways to providing learning and we dive into why we need more education and less training.

HS060: Power Micro-Generation for Data Center Dec 05, 2023

Powering data centres is big deal in current decade. Massive increases in consumption and scaling of off-prem clouds has exceeded the capacity of civilian power grids while cloud operators are reluctant to sign thirty year supply agreements so that more power plants can be built. Enter power micro-generation where too large DCs needs too small... Read more »

HS059: Cognitive Load and Platforms Nov 28, 2023

Our conversation begins with an exploration of the concept of cognitive load in relation to platforms. David, despite being an IT professional and not a psychiatrist, brought an intriguing perspective to the table. He emphasized how platforms, such as VMware, Kubernetes, and Cloud Foundry, are designed to remove effort from users, making it easier for... Read more »

HS058: Are We Pausing The Technology Cycle? Oct 26, 2023

Today we debate its technoloyg is reaching a stable phase. Greg argues that we are in a period of stability, citing resistance to change and a slowdown in advancements. Johna believes that the rise of quantum computing and AI will lead to significant disruptions. They also discuss the future of AI and quantum computing, with Johna predicting a transformative impact by 2026, while Greg suggests a slower adoption due to existing heavy investments in technology.

HS057: Technical Debt Oct 11, 2023

In this podcast episode, Johna and I discuss the concept of technical debt. We provide different definitions of technical debt, with me focusing on the inability to switch solutions easily and Johna emphasizing the trade-off between immediate speed and long-term efficiency. We give examples of technical debt, such as outdated systems and insecure infrastructure, and... Read more »

Heavy Strategy 56: FU to the Followup Sep 27, 2023

Taking your feedback and followup and discussing the questions you bring us. Zero Trust Defintions, Out of Band in Zero Trust, Johna and/or Greg is/are insufferable and re-evaluating the Tech Job Debacle with hindsight.

HS055: Cloud Is Not The Only Future Sep 12, 2023

A special guest today, Keith Townsend joins Johna Greg to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing compared to on-premises infrastructure. We start by clarifying the definition of cloud and emphasizing the significance of software-defined infrastructure and automation in on-premises data centers. Keith shares his perspective on hybrid infrastructure and making the case for a combination of on-premises and off-premises resources as the future of enterprise IT.

HS054: Matching IT and Corporate Culture Aug 29, 2023

Are you interested in learning more about aligning technology choices with organizational goals? Our podcast has got you covered! Listen now to explore the importance of technology alignment with business objectives.

HS053: IT Facilities in 2023 Aug 02, 2023

The use of physical infrastructure has changed substantially in the last three years. Data centres are scaling down, offices and branches are being re-considered. One view is that offices are ‘playgrounds’ where white collar workers gather to chat, socialise, drink free coffee and have face-to-face for one or two days a week. An opposing view is that its legacy way of working but it will take time for people to adapt to remote work.

HS052: Professional Liability and Qualified Design Jul 18, 2023

As technology becomes more critical and vital to companies business leaders are beginning to question the reliability and liability. Insurers now require audits and demand complienace with set practices before issuing a policy. Corporate boards are realising that so-called tech professionals have zero training or professional requirement, consultants have even less and the analysts are... Read more »

HS051: Things I Wish I’d Known Back When Jul 11, 2023

Oft-asked question that doesn't have a right answer. We discuss non-convential answers that career coaches or self-help twaddle won't give you.

HS050: The Tech Job Debacle Jun 28, 2023

Google, Microsoft, Twitter, META/FB and a few others laid off an estimated 200,000 tech and tech-adjacent folks in recent weeks. Other companies like Fedex and Amazon have made layoffs, many impacting the IT teams. What does that mean for the tech industry? Between AI and our corporate overlords are we all lucky to be employed, and should we go back to working 80 hour in-office weeks?

HS049 Evanescent vs Enduring IT Jun 07, 2023

IT organisations tend towards two strategic approaches - enduring, permanent and susatined. Or short term, consumable and fungible IT.

HS048 Using Personal Product Branding To Be Better Paid Technology Engineer May 23, 2023

Many business executives are incompetent scumbags and yet they managed to get the job and get paid serious money. What can technology engineers learn from these fools so that they get the same results aka more money and less work.

HS047: Architect/Engineers/Operations, Career Progression and Liability May 02, 2023

What are these roles and how do they fit into a strategy ? Who solves problems, designs solutions, and tests to make sure that’s workable ? How do we create/train people for these roles ? What about professional liability ?

HS046 What Do We Do About China ? Apr 18, 2023

The new geopolitical reality means that China is part of IT Strategy. The supply chain is changing, joint ventures are limited and more.

HS045 Seize Opportunities for Modern IT Operations with VIA (Sponsored) Apr 11, 2023

AIOps is been a buzzword but public generative AI and LLMs like ChatGPT mean there is a lot more awareness and demand. In todays sponsored show we are talking to Vitria about VIA AI Ops and how you can add it to your IT strategy.

HS044 Is Digital Transformation Bollocks ? Apr 03, 2023

So much wasted marketing on Digital Transformation. Was it all bollocks or was there something real underneath the bombast and hype ?

HS043 Is The IT Team In The Service, Project or Product Business Mar 21, 2023

Differences between project (disruption, replacement), service (smooth, continuous) and product (updates, changes) mean that process and people have very different approach to technology management and operations.

HS042 Is ChatGPT Coming For Your Job Mar 08, 2023

Short answer is yes. Long answer is long. CHatGPT is useful for demonstrating potential and getting more funding for AI. In terms of potential for real work, well, its not good enough.

HS041 Intelligent Network Automation With BackBox – Sponsored Mar 01, 2023

We talk a lot about automation and orchestration and how they can change your network strategy and smooth network workflows. But not everybody wants to sit around writing code and building test labs. Greg and Johna talk with Josh Stephens and Chanoch Marmorstein from sponsor BackBox about its network automation software, how it fits into a network operations strategy, and how BackBox focuses on the network engineer.

HS040 Top Mistakes Technology Strategists Make Feb 21, 2023

It might be curmudgeon day. Johna and Greg ask what are mistakes that we have seen in technology strategies.

HS039 Operating an Enterprise Architecture Function Jan 25, 2023

After setting questions and perspectives on What is Enterprise Architecture, the natural sequence is How to Maintain and Operate an Architecture team.

HS038 What is Enterprise Architecture And How To Plan For It Dec 07, 2022

Some companies use formal Enterprise Architecture (EA) to maintan a consistent IT strategy. Its not often successful so we discuss possible ways to practically maintain the EA function.

Heavy Strategy 037 – Metaversing The Office is More Than One Thing Nov 22, 2022

Are there angles on future metaverse that make sensee ? Johna and Greg dive into their perspectives on what is a metaverse and converge on the face that its a form of collaboration. Potentially it could be immersive with VR googles but more likely it’s about engaging data from external domains into the collaboration experience.

HS036 Cyberstupid – Can We Stop Doing Dumb IT Security Nov 01, 2022

You can't make a profit from Cybersecurity, its a cost. How do we work with business to see IT risk management on the same level as accounting and human resources ? Johna and Greg discuss various options on market, process and methods that could help you work on your cyber situation.

HS035 Quiet Quitting Hustle Culture Oct 18, 2022

Whats the deal with Quiet Quitting ? Johna & Greg get into a heated debate about the nature of work. Johna wants people to ‘do your job’, Greg wants ‘pay me more to do more’. How much can a companies expect from their employees as hustle culture is being rejected by more people.

HS033 Getting real about LEO Space Networking Oct 05, 2022

Should LEO space networks be part of your network ? Are there common questions about using and designing for them ? What should be expecting from your telco ?

HS034 Introducing Graphiant Stateless Cloud WAN – Sponsored Sep 27, 2022

Graphiant Stateless Cloud WAN addresses the limitations of SDWAN - better scalability, more flexibility and service guarantees. Their stateless network core is multi-tenant, predictable and scalable. Customers get the benefit of SDWAN with less of the problems. We unpack the details in this episiode with Khalid Raza, Founder and CEO of Graphiant and ask questions to understand how it would fit your strategy.

HS032 Mentors and Leadership Aug 30, 2022

Is there a role for career mentors and coaches in modern IT ? We discuss the topic and establish some points. IT Careers are high value and high effort but unlike other professions (such as law or medicine) there are no gatekeepers to working. This leads to training and ‘life coaches’ that are unregulated and often unprofessional.

HS031 Kolide and Honest Security Aug 23, 2022

We discuss how Kolide tools engage the user to improve end-point security. Monitoring devices and then contacting the user to gather more information and provide contextual questions is a novel approach.

HS030 Can Low Code Fit Your IT Strategy Aug 16, 2022

Both sides of the low code/no code debate. We outline two sides of the debate, discuss four topics in favour of low code and then cover four negatives. Avoidance of toil coding, avoid skill shortage and viable testing are good things. Lockin, shadow IT and ownership are problematic. Its a solid debate on the topic.

HS029 Do You Want A Strategic Vendor ? Aug 04, 2022

The pro and con's of having preferred supplier for IT technology ? You can save time and effort, simplify purchasing and move quicker but are you getting the best solution and support. We discuss different perspectives on going down the path and point out the subscription pricing moves towards vendor lockin.

HS028 – Do’s and Don’ts of Selecting Technology Provider Jul 19, 2022

We discuss different aspects of selecting technology to buy. Topics include business case, planning, selection, evaluation and review - as you might expect - but we find that there isn't one right answer.

HS027 Broadcom and VMware – What’s Gonna Happen? Jun 28, 2022

Cold takes on the Broadcom/VMware acquisition. We consider Broadcom's stated goal to increase VMW profit margin from 35% to 65% and what this will mean to customer experience.

HS 026 So You Want to Develop A Technology Strategy ? Jun 21, 2022

What are the right questions for developing and maintaining a technology strategy for your company ?

HS025 Did You Know Your IT is a Crime Scene ? Jun 07, 2022

Does planning for cybersecurity failure include the concept of 'crime scene' ? Can you provide evidence to an external investigation sufficient to get justice or simply prove to insurance investigator that you met the policy requirements ? Should you be lobbying governments ? How does this drive your cyber spending - defense, microsegmentation, detection or evidence collection ?

HS 024 – Is Shadow IT a Good Thing May 26, 2022

Shadow IT does not always lead to bad outcom

HS 023 Horrors and Hurdles of Hybrid Work May 17, 2022

What about changing the work we do ? Perhaps with orchestration / automation and even AI ? So many questions, not many answers.

HS022 Top Mistakes Customers Make Dealing With Vendors May 04, 2022

Contracts are caveat emptor but the client often knows little about the what they are buying and why.

HS020 Are Operational and Technical Debt Complementary Apr 14, 2022

We start debating the nature of technical debt. What is it, how is it created before moving into solutions. Then we take an unexpected turn into operational debt, why its more important and how software defined has delivered solutions here. Also, we dunk on digital transformation.

HS021 The Great Realisation Not Great Resignation Apr 13, 2022

Headlines about ‘great resignation’ tend to ignore that people are moving jobs not quitting work. We believe many people are making choices about what work they want in their lives. We discuss four reasons: 1) toxic workplaces 2) lifestyle and remote work 3) downstepping and 4) early retirement. We note that recruiters are toxic arms... Read more »

HS019 Questions on Corporate Technology Strategy Mar 30, 2022

What makes a technology strategy ? Where do you start ? Are you business or solution centric ? Being a leader means risk and funding, being a follower is simpler and faster. What questions should you be asking when establishing an IT strategy ? Heavy Strategy is where the questions are more important than the... Read more »

HS018 API Management is a Configuration Problem Mar 30, 2022

Johna believes that API management is part of IT operations. Greg doesn't understand the question and so we set off in search of answers.

HS017 The Role of Standards in a Conflicted World Mar 10, 2022

The internet has become part of society now and this means that governments will want to put controls on it. Are our standards bodies fit for purpose ?

HS016 Team Structure for Technology Teams Feb 10, 2022

Discussing what might drives team structure in Enterprise IT.

HS015: Targeting in IT Marketing – Who and When Jan 20, 2022

With so much money allocated to marketing teams, why do customers find it disagreeable and unpleasant to be a victim of their activities ?

HS014 Software Defined Infrastructure – New Build or Not ? Dec 13, 2021

Do you need new hardware to cloud enable your infrastructure ? Should you strategise products on new hardware/greenfield basis or enable your existing brownfield infrastructure ? In this episode we discuss value of enabling existing infrastructure Beware of the vendor goldfield that Greenfield represents Whether supply chain impacts your decisions ? The value of federated... Read more »

HS013 SaaS Solutions – What Does the Customer Lose ? Nov 18, 2021

SaaS is popular as a 'not my problem' solution and easy-on-pocket entrè. So lets examine adversarial question "What does the customer lose?". Johna and Greg discuss many issues on both in the search for critical analysis on SaaS and the longer term impacts.

Heavy Strategy 012: Professional Development in Infrastructure Technology Nov 04, 2021

A rarely covered topic in technology is professional development. Other careers have extensive programs to ensure practitioners develop and maintain a wide range of skills but this principle is rare in IT.

HS011 Can We Survive IT Supply Chain Disruption Oct 20, 2021

We discuss what we know so far about supply chain disruption, what impacts to your projects. We also consider resellers/distributors survival and what plans can companies make.

HS010 Budgeting for Cybersecurity Sep 02, 2021

When it comes to allocating budget for cybersecurity there are many approaches to breaking it down into line items. We discuss various ideas and possibilities that might offer some insight for your own situation.

HS 009 The Metrics of IT Security Jul 28, 2021

How do you measure IT Security ? Specifically, how do you decide to allocate budget and justify the underlying reasoning. Most companies allocate a percentage of IT Budget, but Johna argues differently.

HS 008: Five Core Issues for IT Architects in 2021 Jul 15, 2021

What five issues would be top of mind for IT architects ? Security, Backup.Recovery, Cloud, Skills Development and Distributed/Hybrid Work. Listen in on why and how these issues are our choices. If you have feedback or want us to followup then head over to our Follow Up page and send us your anonymous (or not) feedback.

HS007: Distributed Work and Return To Office Strategies May 24, 2021

Returning to the office is a key issue as companies learn that being "in person" is the new remote working

Heavy Strategy 006 – Renting your Hyperconverged Stack, Wrong or Right Nov 30, 2020

Some call it subscription but we call it renting your hyper-converged solution. Whats the business and technology strategy of consumption based HCI ?

Heavy Strategy 005 – Infection Handling Open Source In Enterprise IT Nov 17, 2020

The question: Is open source is viable for Enterprise IT ? The discussion resulted in describing the mechanics of onboarding new products as infection repsonse. Did the metaphor work ?

Heavy Strategy 004 – Is Kubernetes A Thing Nov 10, 2020

Kubernetes is operational not transformational.

Heavy Strategy 003 – The Impact of DPUs, SmartNICs on IT Infrastructure Decision Making Nov 03, 2020

Are DPU's something that you want ? What use cases can be addressed ? What makes them more than a SmartNIC ? How do you consume DPU's in your infrastructure ?

Heavy Strategy 002 – Is Microsoft VMware’s Biggest Threat ? Oct 29, 2020

A topic that’s been popular from my blog is Microsoft is VMware’s biggest threat. The core of the conversation around it seems be about the stack. Does it make sense to outsource private and public cloud engineering to a provider such as Microsoft. An adjacent conversation is does VMware matter when you zoom out of... Read more »

HS001 – Detecting Hype in 5G Marketing Oct 20, 2020

Greg brings the topic of Hype in 5G Marketing and attempts to explain why some hype is legit but humans should care less. Keith puts the brakes on and provides context, breakdown and reality.

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