Embracing Digital Transformation

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End of Windows 10: What Businesses Must Know Before 2025

#259 End of Windows 10: What Businesses Must Know Before 2025

April 22, 2025

Guests: Denis O'shea Darren W Pulsipher

Dr. Darren and Denis O'Shea discuss the impending end of support for Windows 10 and its implications for small and mid-sized companies. They explore the challenges of upgrading to Windows 11, the importance of modern IT infrastructure, and the role o..

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Supermicro: Pioneering Data Center Innovations

#258 Supermicro: Pioneering Data Center Innovations

April 17, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Thomas Jorgensen

Dr. Darren interviews Thomas Jorgensen from Supermicro. With over 30 years of experience in acceleration technology, Thomas Jorgensen brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He shares his insights on the evolution of computing, the shift towards A..

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Big Change Starts Small: Digital Transformation from the Ground Up

#257 Big Change Starts Small: Digital Transformation from the Ground Up

April 10, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Luv Kapur

Luv Kapur shares his journey from software developer to engineering lead at Bit. He dives deep into how individual contributors can spark digital transformation from the ground up—and how executive support is essential to scale those efforts. Luv exp..

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Unlocking AI's Potential in Business

#256 Unlocking AI's Potential in Business

April 8, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Andrew Amann

Andrew Amann shares his journey from working on nuclear submarines to leading an AI agency focused on innovation and process improvement in this conversation. He discusses the challenges businesses face in adopting AI, the importance of custom soluti..

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AI, Disruption and Government, Managing Career Growth

#255 AI, Disruption and Government, Managing Career Growth

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Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Madeleine Wallace

In this engaging episode, Dr. Darren and Dr. Madeleine Wallace discuss the current disruptions in the government and consulting sectors, emphasizing the importance of efficiency and effectiveness in programs. They explore the challenges of navigating..

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The Triangular Alchemy: Rethinking Business in the Age of AI

#254 The Triangular Alchemy: Rethinking Business in the Age of AI

March 31, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Anders Indset

In this conversation, Anders Indset shares his insights on modern business practices, highlighting the transformative power of a 'Return on Learning' philosophy. He discusses his journey from a professional athlete to a thought leader in business and..

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The Art of Communication for Technologists

#253 The Art of Communication for Technologists

March 27, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Loreta Tarozaite

Whether you’re in tech or simply looking to enhance your communication skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help bridge the gap between ideas and understanding. Don’t miss out on enhancing your ability to connect and communi..

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Combating Loneliness with AI Companions

#252 Combating Loneliness with AI Companions

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Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Artem Rodichev

In this episode, Dr. Darren interviews Artem Rodichev, an AI innovator, about the development and implications of empathetic AI. Artem shares his journey from Kazakhstan to the U.S., his experiences with AI companionship, and the differences between ..

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GenAI in Digital Transformation: Strategies for Success

#251 GenAI in Digital Transformation: Strategies for Success

March 19, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Dr Darren and George Stelling discuss the transformative role of AI in business, exploring George's extensive background in digital transformation and his current work with Quadrillion Partners. They delve into the challenges and strategies of implem..

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The 3 Forces of Cultural Change: Agents, Keepers & Assassins Explained

#250 The 3 Forces of Cultural Change: Agents, Keepers & Assassins Explained

March 17, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this conversation, Dr. Joel Shertok shares his extensive experience in chemical engineering and digital transformation. He discusses the challenges faced in the chemical production industry, particularly the loss of tacit knowledge as experienced ..

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Generative AI and the Evolution of Software Development

#249 Generative AI and the Evolution of Software Development

March 13, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Matt Van Itallie

In this episode, Dr Darren interviews Matt Van Itallie who shares his insights on the evolution of software development, the impact of generative AI, and the importance of understanding code health. He discusses the role of constraints in fostering c..

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The Power of Culture in Digital Transformation

#248 The Power of Culture in Digital Transformation

March 5, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Len Gilbert Jonathan Murray

In this engaging conversation, Darren Pulsipher hosts Len Gilbert and Jonathan Murray, two experts in digital transformation. They share their superhero backstories, highlighting their extensive experience guiding organizations through digital change..

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Embracing Change: Turning Organizational Resistance into Opportunity

#247 Embracing Change: Turning Organizational Resistance into Opportunity

March 5, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Ken Gavronovic

In this episode, Dr. Darren interviews Ken Gavranovic, who shares his journey through digital transformation. He emphasizes the importance of people and mindset in driving change. They discuss the challenges organizations face when implementing new t..

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AI and the Future of Innovation

#246 AI and the Future of Innovation

February 27, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sam Zellner

In this episode, Dr. Darren and Sam Zellner explore innovation's complex nature and its challenges, particularly in large organizations. They highlight the importance of breaking down assumptions that can stifle creativity and discuss the differe..

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Unlocking the power of soft-skills

#245 Unlocking the power of soft-skills

February 25, 2025

Guests: Arun Gupta Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Dr. Darren and Arun discuss the critical importance of non-technical or soft skills for technical professionals. They explore how these skills can be learned and developed, the significance of effective communication in team dynamics..

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The Phygital Revolution in Entertainment

#244 The Phygital Revolution in Entertainment

February 20, 2025

Guests: Donny White Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Dr. Darren interviews Donny White, who shares his journey from a background in finance to co-founding SatisfiLabs, a company focused on enhancing visitor experiences in sports, entertainment, and tourism through innovative technology..

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Embracing an Open-Source Culture

#243 Embracing an Open-Source Culture

February 20, 2025

Guests: Arun Gupta Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Dr. Darren interviews returning guest Arun Gupta from Intel, they discuss Arun's journey into open source, the importance of global collaboration, and the motivations behind individual contributions. He addresses the risks associ..

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The Singularity of Hope: A New Perspective on AI

#242 The Singularity of Hope: A New Perspective on AI

February 13, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Dr. Darren interviews Dr. Sammane, who shares his journey from a diverse educational background in physics and computer engineering to becoming a successful entrepreneur in AI and lab testing. He discusses the motivations behind his ..

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Embracing Private GenAI with OPEA

#241 Embracing Private GenAI with OPEA

February 11, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Arun Gupta

In this episode, Dr. Darren and Arun Gupta, VP from Intel, delve into the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) and its profound significance in developer services. They share valuable insights on the journey from sandbox to production for GenAI app..

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Optimizing HPC Usage for Researchers

#240 Optimizing HPC Usage for Researchers

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Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Dr. Darren interviews Dr. Eric Coulter, who shares his journey from being a researcher in condensed matter physics to having a role in high-performance computing (HPC) administration. He discusses the paramount importance of understa..

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Revolutionizing HPC Management

#239 Revolutionizing HPC Management

February 3, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Dr. Darren interviews Aaron Jezghani, who shares his journey from being an experimental nuclear physicist to managing high-performance computing (HPC) at Georgia Tech. He discusses the evolution of the PACE (Partnership for an Advanc..

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Embracing Micro Electronics

#238 Embracing Micro Electronics

January 30, 2025

Guests: David Richard Darren W Pulsipher

In this conversation, Darren Pulsipher and Dave Richard delve into the intricate world of microelectronics, exploring its significance beyond just CPUs. They discuss the various types of microelectronics, the economic factors influencing manufacturin..

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Breaking Barriers: How Generative AI Levels the Playing Field

#237 Breaking Barriers: How Generative AI Levels the Playing Field

January 23, 2025

Guests: Douglas Schmidt Darren W Pulsipher

Navigating the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology can seem daunting, but with the right tools and strategies, these challenges transform into opportunities for growth. This episode explores how generative AI is demo..

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Generative AI in Higher Education (Computer Science)

#236 Generative AI in Higher Education (Computer Science)

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Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Doug Schmidt

In this conversation, Darren Pulsipher interviews Dr. Douglas Schmidt, a seasoned computer science professor, author, and visionary, about the transformative impact of generative AI on education. They discuss the evolution of teaching methods, the ch..

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GenAI + RAG + Apple Mac = Private GenAI

#235 GenAI + RAG + Apple Mac = Private GenAI

January 9, 2025

Guests: Matthew Pulsipher Darren W Pulsipher

In this conversation, Matthew Pulsipher discusses the intricacies of setting up a private generative AI system, emphasizing the importance of understanding its components, including models, servers, and front-end applications. He elaborates on the si..

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People First Digital Transformation

#234 People First Digital Transformation

January 14, 2025

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Suriel Arellano

In this conversation, Darren Pulsipher and Suriel Arellano explore the intricate relationship between technology and people in the context of digital transformation. Suriel shares his journey from a technical background to becoming a leader in integr..

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Cutting Through the Hype: How to Spend Wisely on AI.

#233 Cutting Through the Hype: How to Spend Wisely on AI.

November 22, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Walter Riviera

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has businesses buzzing with excitement and anxiety. In this episode, Darren and guest Walter Riviera explore the nuances of AI adoption, the pressure to adopt the latest technological trends, and th..

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My Open Heart Bypass and the System Architecture That Saved Me

#232 My Open Heart Bypass and the System Architecture That Saved Me

November 14, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, even personal experiences can reveal transformational insights about systems and processes. This is my story about the traumatic experience of Open Heart Surgery, which demonstrates how lessons..

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Embracing Private GenAI

#231 Embracing Private GenAI

November 4, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

GenAI has transformed the world, sparking significant concerns about data privacy, leakage, bias, and loss of control. However, these concerns can be effectively managed with a unique approach to the prevalent public GenAI. Discover how private GenAI..

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Embracing Cybersecurity Culture

#230 Embracing Cybersecurity Culture

October 23, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Is your organization struggling with cyberattacks? IT just might be an internal problem more than an external threat. Embracing a cybersecurity culture can improve your cybersecurity position with a few small, profound changes. Check out Darren's..

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Embracing Data Operations

#228 Embracing Data Operations

October 16, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Collin Graves

The rapid rise of Generative AI has shifted the focus of Chief Innovation Officers (CIOs) from infrastructure management to information and data management. In this episode, Darren interviews Collin Graves, the founder of NorthLabs.

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Embracing GenAI in Medical Research

#227 Embracing GenAI in Medical Research

October 4, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Integrating technology in healthcare has led to a flood of data, creating challenges in managing and interpreting it. However, AI empowers healthcare providers by assisting in data interpretation, providing real-time analytics, and enhancing patient ..

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Embracing Historical Storytelling

#226 Embracing Historical Storytelling

October 3, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

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Understanding GenAI enabled Cyberattacks

#225 Understanding GenAI enabled Cyberattacks

October 1, 2024

Guests: Stephanie Sabatini Darren W Pulsipher Marcelo Ardiles

GenAI has unlocked incredible creativity in many organizations, including organized cyber criminals. These tools have enabled cybercriminals with a plethora of new attacks that are catching many organizations off guard. In this episode, Darren interv..

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Leveraging GenerativeAI in Management

#224 Leveraging GenerativeAI in Management

September 26, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Doubling down on Digital Transformation was common during the COVID pandemic, and it was critical for survival. Technology adoption that was planned over three years happened in three weeks. Why is that? Check out the latest episode, in which Darren ..

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Zero Trust Identify

#223 Zero Trust Identify

September 19, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviewed Jordan Burris, CEO of Socure, about verifying identity in the government's ever-increasing dependence on digital technology.

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Practical Quantum Computing

#222 Practical Quantum Computing

September 5, 2024

Guests: Yuval Boger Darren W Pulsipher

This episode is part 2 of Darren's interview with Yuval Boger, a fellow podcaster and expert in Quantum Computing. They move past the theoretical and get into the practical aspects of Quantum computing, what can be done today, tomorrow, and in th..

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Embracing Quantum Computing Basics

#221 Embracing Quantum Computing Basics

September 3, 2024

Guests: Yuval Boger Darren W Pulsipher

Is Quantum Computing the next "Transformational Technology" that will revolutionize the world? Or is it just another innovation that will fade away into the history books? Listen to Darren interview Yuval Boger, a fellow podcaster and CCO o..

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Embracing Technical Debt

#220 Embracing Technical Debt

August 28, 2024

Guests: Jonathan Schneider Darren W Pulsipher

Organizations often face challenges with technical debt, which can slow down the development process and get development teams stuck in a tangle of code updates, API changes, and third-party dependencies. In this episode, Darren interviews Jonathan S..

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Confidential GenAI

#219 Confidential GenAI

August 21, 2024

Guests: Patrick Conte Darren W Pulsipher

Confidential computing is starting to take hold in industries where data privacy and personal data protection are important. The rise of Generative AI and the lack of protection are the perfect backdrop for the conversation Darren has with returning ..

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Evolution of Secure Data Management in Medicine

#218 Evolution of Secure Data Management in Medicine

August 20, 2024

Guests: Michael Blum Darren W Pulsipher

There is no better place to examine the evolution of data management and digital transformation than healthcare, and no better guest than one of the pioneers in healthcare information technology, Dr. Michael Blum. Check out the compelling interview w..

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Embracing Tactical Data Management

#217 Embracing Tactical Data Management

August 15, 2024

Guests: Ron Fritzemeier Darren W Pulsipher

In a recent episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, we dove headfirst into the fascinating world of data management and artificial intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on the role they play in defense and operations. We had the privilege o..

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CrowdStrike Event: Building Resilience

#216 CrowdStrike Event: Building Resilience

July 23, 2024

Guests: Steve Orrin Darren W Pulsipher

Tech and business leaders alike know that with increased reliance on digital systems and devices comes the potential for catastrophic outages, like the most significant IT outage in history, significantly disrupting services across several sectors. I..

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CrowdStrike Outage Exposes Cybersecurity Flaws

#215 CrowdStrike Outage Exposes Cybersecurity Flaws

July 22, 2024

Guests: Matthew Pulsipher Darren W Pulsipher

The CrowdStrike outage over the weekend exposed major flaws in our approach to CyberSeurity, Software Engineering and System Architecture. Darren is joined with returning guest Matthew Pulsipher to discuss the implications of this weekends events.

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Embracing Risk with Big Bet Leadership

#214 Embracing Risk with Big Bet Leadership

August 7, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher John Rossman

Darren interviews John Rossman, author of Big Bet Leadership, about digital transformation and how to effect profound change in organizations, not just small evolutionary changes.

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The lost art of System Architecture

#213 The lost art of System Architecture

August 1, 2024

Guests: George Davelman Darren W Pulsipher

In the rapidly evolving fields of software engineering and architecture, it is crucial to combine vision, creativity, and experienced judgment to ensure long-lasting advancement. In our recent episode of 'Embracing Digital Transformation,' Da..

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Bring GenAI to the Masses

#212 Bring GenAI to the Masses

July 30, 2024

Guests: Zack Hadley Darren W Pulsipher

Today, on the "Embracing Digital Transformation" podcast, we were joined by Zach Hadley, a multifaceted professional with an extensive background spanning from city planning to corporate real estate development. Together, with our host and ..

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Back to the Basics of Data Management

#211 Back to the Basics of Data Management

July 18, 2024

Guests: Bob Buda Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviews Bob Buda, CEO of Buda Consulting. They delve into the fundamentals of data management, which remains crucial even as technology rapidly evolves. The integration of AI and the transition to cloud-based systems are tr..

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Cyber Technology Cannot Hide Bad Risk Management

#210 Cyber Technology Cannot Hide Bad Risk Management

July 11, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In today’s tech-driven business world, balancing the use of SaaS platforms and maintaining robust cybersecurity is like walking a tightrope. In this podcast episode, we chat with Richard Hollis, Director at RiskCrew, about the practical application o..

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Busting Roadblocks to Technology Policy

#209 Busting Roadblocks to Technology Policy

July 4, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Rob Atkinson

In this episode, Darren discusses government technology policy with Rob Atkinson, the president of the Information Technology and Innovation Forum, a Washington, D.C., think tank that advises the government on technology policy.

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Investing in Artificial Intelligence

#208 Investing in Artificial Intelligence

June 27, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Chase the money! Darren interviews Jiri Fiala, Managing Director of VC firm Indigilabs, to delve into the investment trends of VCs and how large businesses are attempting to capture lightning in a bottle, akin to the 1990s.

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Understanding Enterprise Architecture for Government

#207 Understanding Enterprise Architecture for Government

June 20, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

This week, Darren is on his own as he explores the significance of enterprise architecture and its increasing application in government to comprehend the intricacies of modern organizations.

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Securing GenAI

#206 Securing GenAI

June 13, 2024

Guests: Steve Orrin Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren continues his interview with Steve Orrin, the CTO of Intel Federal. They discuss the paradigm shift in DevSecOps to handle Artificial Intelligence and the dynamic nature of application development that AI requires.

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GenAI and Cybersecurity

#205 GenAI and Cybersecurity

June 3, 202

Guests: Steve Orrin Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviews returning guest Steve Orrin, CTO of Intel Federal. about the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. Embracing AI's potential for bolstering cybersecurity while ensuring the security of A..

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GenAI Reality Check: Staying Informed Amid the Hype

#204 GenAI Reality Check: Staying Informed Amid the Hype

May 30, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Manish Tandon

Is GenAI just hype, or is there something real there? In this episode, Darren sits down with Manish Tandon, CEO of Zensar Technologies, to uncover the truth behind the GenAI buzz. Manish shares his insights on how he and his company are handling the ..

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Next Steps: Intel IT's Best Practices Journey

#203 Next Steps: Intel IT's Best Practices Journey

May 23, 2024

Guests: Robert Vaughn Darren W Pulsipher

Darren continues his discussion with Robert Vaughn about IT@Intel and how it is helping organizations all over the world with modernizing their information systems by sharing best practices.

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Inside Intel IT: Sharing Best Practices Across the IT Landscape

#202 Inside Intel IT: Sharing Best Practices Across the IT Landscape

May 16, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Robert Vaughn

In the latest episode of our "Embracing Digital Transformation" podcast, our host Darren Pulsipher delved into the world of data center management, cloud computing, and software application development with Robert Vaughn, an esteemed techno..

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Securing Information: Embracing Private GenAI RAG

#201 Securing Information: Embracing Private GenAI RAG

May 9, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Jeff Marshall

In this episode Darren interviews Jeff Marshall, Sr. VP of Federal and DOD at FedData. They explore GenAI, delving into its potential benefits, security risks, and the quest for balance between innovation and privacy. Discover how this technology act..

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Home CEO: Managing Household and Small Business with Generative AI

#200 Home CEO: Managing Household and Small Business with Generative AI

May 8, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

This week, Darren and Paige join forces for the first cross-over episode of Embracing Digital Transformation and Where's The Lemonade. They talk about GenAI in the household and how it can help manage a big, complex family.

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Cyber Defenders: Safeguarding GenAI Against Emerging Threats

#199 Cyber Defenders: Safeguarding GenAI Against Emerging Threats

May 7, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Chris Sestito

In this episode, Darren is joined by guest Chris Sestito, CEO of HiddenLayer, as we uncover the vulnerabilities threatening our digital future and explore innovative solutions to protect AI systems from exploitation and misuse.

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Valuing Enterprise Architecture

#198 Valuing Enterprise Architecture

May 2, 2024

Guests: Ben Kotvis Darren W Pulsipher

Experts in technology and business are continuously looking for the best ways to leverage the expansive, ever-evolving, and vital digital transformation landscape. One such expert is Ben Kotvis, a principal solution architect at Insight, who shares p..

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Competing in the Age of GenAI: Strategies for Scaling Up

#197 Competing in the Age of GenAI: Strategies for Scaling Up

May 2, 2024

Guests: Michael Greenberg Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren continues his interview with Michael Greenberg about the impact of Generative AI in various industries, including education, information workers, healthcare, and more.

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Pivot to GenAI Automation: Revolutionizing Workflows

#196 Pivot to GenAI Automation: Revolutionizing Workflows

April 25, 2024

Guests: Michael Greenberg Darren W Pulsipher

Embark on a journey through the transformative synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), as discussed in an enlightening interview between Darren Pulsipher and Michael Greenberg. From expediting government contract..

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Government Digital Transformation

#195 Government Digital Transformation

April 18, 2024

Guests: Greg Clifton Darren W Pulsipher Jason Dunn-Potter

In this podcast episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, Darren Pulsipher, Greg Clifton, and Jason Dunn-Potter highlight Intel's massive investments in digital transformation. They discuss Intel's journey towards digital transformation, f..

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The Lost Art of the Business Analyst

#194 The Lost Art of the Business Analyst

April 11, 2024

Guests: Dave Burrill Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren continues his interview with Dave Burrill, and the conversation turns to the lost art and skills of business analysts and product owners.

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Leveraging Failure in Leadership

#193 Leveraging Failure in Leadership

April 4, 2024

Guests: Dave Burrill Darren W Pulsipher

The world of technology is ever-evolving and continually changing. In this digital landscape, it's important to understand not only the technology being used but also the underlying business process and purpose that it drives. Tech veterans Darre..

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Understanding Identity in Zero Trust

#192 Understanding Identity in Zero Trust

March 28, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviews Jeff Reich, executive director of the Identity Defined Security Alliance, about the role Identity plays in Zero-Trust Architectures and in our digital world.

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Digital Transformation for the C-Suite

#191 Digital Transformation for the C-Suite

March 21, 2024

Guests: Leilani Bloomquist Darren W Pulsipher

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we discuss the importance of embracing digital transformation. Our guest expert, Leilani Bloomquist, shares her insights on how organizations can better manage the process. Join us as we explore the differe..

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Product Security Assurance

#190 Product Security Assurance

March 14, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren interviews Jerry Bryan Sr. Director of Product Assurance at Intel and fellow podcaster of Chips and Salsa. They discover the Zero Trust aspects of Product assurance for a silicon manufacturer.

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Parallel Works AI Workload Automation

#189 Parallel Works AI Workload Automation

March 7, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In a data-driven world where technology is king, a lively discussion unfolding between Darren Pulsipher, host of Embracing Digital Transformation, and Matthew Shaxted, president of Parallel Works, navigated their way through the captivating sphere of..

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Surveying Black Swan Events with Digital Transformation

#188 Surveying Black Swan Events with Digital Transformation

February 29, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren interviews Dan Berges about his journey through the COVID-19 pandemic to transform the Berges Institute, a Spanish language school in New York City. Despite initial challenges, the shift reshaped work dynamics, broadened their global reach, an..

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GenAI RAG Details

#187 GenAI RAG Details

February 22, 2024

Guests: Eduardo Alverez Darren W Pulsipher

In part two of his interview with Eduardo Alvarez, Darren explores the use of GenAI LLMs and RAG (Retrieval Augmentation Generation) techniques to help organizations leverage the latest advancements in AI quickly and cost-effectively.

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Introduction to GenAI RAG

#186 Introduction to GenAI RAG

February 15, 2024

Guests: Eduardo Alverez Darren W Pulsipher

In a rapidly evolving digital sphere, generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is capturing the attention of technophiles across the globe. Regarded as the future of AI technology, GenAI is broadening boundaries with its potential for accurate simu..

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History of Data-centrical Applications (revisited)

#185 History of Data-centrical Applications (revisited)

February 8, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

The first episode of this podcast was released 185 episodes ago. In this episode, the host Darren Pulsipher redoes episode one to provide updated information on the history of data-centric application development. He discusses how new technologies li..

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Effective Change Management with SEAM

#184 Effective Change Management with SEAM

February 1, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Digital transformation can be a challenging task for organizations, and its success or failure can have a significant impact on a company's future, regardless of its size. In this week's episode, Dr. Madeleine Wallace shares her insights into..

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Data Management in Material Science and Manufacturing Industries

#183 Data Management in Material Science and Manufacturing Industries

January 25, 2024

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Ori Yudilevich

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, leaders from diverse sectors apply data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to their operations. Today, look deeper at a company driving digital transformation in the manufacturing i..

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Zero Trust Data Assurance

#182 Zero Trust Data Assurance

January 18, 2024

Guests: Walter Hancock Darren W Pulsipher

The need for robust data security strategies has grown exponentially in the digital age, becoming a top priority for businesses around the world. Cybersecurity expert and CTO of Walacor, Walter Hancock, offers keen insight into the importance of data..

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Zero Trust in 5G

#181 Zero Trust in 5G

January 16, 2024

Guests: Leland Brown Yazz Krdzalic Ken Urquhart Darren W Pulsipher

In the midst of the growing adoption of 5G technologies worldwide, the experts in the recent episode of Embracing Digital Transformation podcast delved into the integral topic of Zero Trust in 5G security. Host Darren Pulsipher welcomed 5G advanced c..

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Generative AI in Higher Education (Revisited)

#180 Generative AI in Higher Education (Revisited)

January 11, 2024

Guests: Laura Newey Darren W Pulsipher

In this week's episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, Darren Pulsipher interviews guest speaker Laura Newey about her fascinating journey through the critically emerging world of Generative AI, particularly in the education sector. Covering..

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Leveraging Generative AI in College

#179 Leveraging Generative AI in College

January 4, 2024

Guests: Madeline Pulsipher Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviews his daughter who recently completed her first semester in college about her experience using generative AI technology in her academic studies. She describes the challenges and successes associated with utilizing thi..

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Zero Trust networking with OpenZiti

#178 Zero Trust networking with OpenZiti

December 28, 2023

Guests: Phillip Griffiths Darren W Pulsipher

On this episode, Darren interviews Phillip Griffith, a community leader of the open-source project OpenZiti. They discuss the importance of Zero Trust networking in modern IT networks.

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Zero Trust Data with SafelyShare

#177 Zero Trust Data with SafelyShare

December 14, 2023

Guests: Shamim Naqvi Darren W Pulsipher

During this episode, Darren and SafeLishare CEO Shamim Naqvi discuss how confidential computing can be employed to create managed data-sharing collaborative environments in the cloud.

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Zero Trust Shared Data

#176 Zero Trust Shared Data

December 5, 2023

Guests: Shamim Naqvi Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviews Shammim Naqvi, the CEO and founder of SafelyShare, about managing and securing data in shared and collaborative environments using the zero-trust data model.

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Zero Trust with Operational Technology

#175 Zero Trust with Operational Technology

November 30, 2023

Guests: Louis Parks Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren interviews the CEO of Founder of Veridify Louis Parks. They discuss the unique problems with Operational technology networks that control critical infrastructure, due to legacy complexity, accessibility vulnerabilities, and lac..

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Zero Trust Application with Confidential Computing

#174 Zero Trust Application with Confidential Computing

November 16, 2023

Guests: Patrick Conte Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren interviews Patrick Conte from Fortanix about leveraging confidential computing in securiting applications in zero trust architectures.

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Generative AI with Claude

#173 Generative AI with Claude

November 14, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviews ClaudeAI, a generative AI, about automating work with AI. This is Darren's third interview with a generative AI, after ChatGPT and Google Bard.

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Zero Trust Architecture

#172 Zero Trust Architecture

November 8, 2023

Guests: Steve Orrin Dave Marcus Darren W Pulsipher

In this podcast episode Darren talks with Steve Orrin and Dave Marcus and discusses zero trust architecture, a new security model needed for today's digital environments where the network perimeter is disappearing. Experts explain what zero trust..

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Generative AI in Public Sector

#171 Generative AI in Public Sector

October 31, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren talks about Generative AI and its practice usages. Generative AI is exploding with new capabilities like creating text, images, video and audio. However, there are risks like bias, accountability and data leakage that need to b..

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Zero Trust Principles

#170 Zero Trust Principles

October 26, 2023

Guests: Anna Scott Dave Marcus Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren explores the principles of Zero Trust architecture with special guest David Marcus, Senior Security Architect, and returning guest Dr. Anna Scott

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Keeping the Human in AI

#169 Keeping the Human in AI

October 24, 2023

Guests: Sunny Stueve Darren W Pulsipher

In a recent episode of the Embracing Digital Transformation podcast, host Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect of Public Sector at Intel, interviews Sunny Stueve, the Lead of Human Centered AI at Leidos. The podcast delves into the importance o..

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Everyday Generative AI

#168 Everyday Generative AI

October 19, 2023

Guests: Andy Morris Darren W Pulsipher

In this podcast episode, Darren Pulsipher interviews Andy Morris, an Enterprise AI Strategy Lead at Intel, about the impact of generative AI on everyday life.

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Leveraging AI to Protect Children

#167 Leveraging AI to Protect Children

October 17, 2023

Guests: Rachel Dreikosen Darren W Pulsipher

In a recent podcast, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect of Public Sector at Intel, welcomed Rachel Driekosen, a Technical Director at Intel, to discuss the use of AI in protecting children online. The episode addresses challenges in prosecuti..

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Agility in Cloud Adoption

#166 Agility in Cloud Adoption

October 12, 2023

Guests: Christine McMonigal Darren W Pulsipher

Cloud migration is no longer a one-time process, but rather a continuous journey that requires constant evaluation, monitoring, and adjustment to achieve business objectives. In this episode of our podcast, host Darren Pulsipher talks to guest Christ..

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Workload Cloud Placement Factors

#165 Workload Cloud Placement Factors

October 5, 2023

Guests: Ricardo Dutton Jr Darren W Pulsipher

In this podcast, the Darren and Rico Dutton dive into the world of cloud instances and the factors to consider when selecting the right instance for your workload. They discuss the different compute options available in the cloud, the importance of f..

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Application and Workload Portfolios in Cloud Migration

#164 Application and Workload Portfolios in Cloud Migration

October 3, 2023

Guests: Sarah Musick Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviews Sarah Musick, Cloud Solution Architect at Intel. Together, they dive into the topic of application and workload portfolios in cloud migration. With Sarah's background in cloud consulting and optimization, she br..

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Developing a Multi-Hybrid Cloud Operating Model

#163 Developing a Multi-Hybrid Cloud Operating Model

September 28, 2023

Guests: Rajiv Mandal Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren interview cloud solution architect, Rajiv Mandal, about developing a multi-hybrid cloud strategy in your modern IT organization.

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Building a Multi-Hybrid Cloud Strategy

#162 Building a Multi-Hybrid Cloud Strategy

September 26, 2023

Guests: Christine McMonigal Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren interviews Christine McMonigal and discuss the challenges organizations face when transitioning to the cloud and adopting multi-hybrid cloud architectures. They highlight the importance of understanding these obstacles and prov..

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Natural Language Data Analytics

#161 Natural Language Data Analytics

September 21, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Wasick

In the latest episode Darren Pulsipher sits down with Steve Wasick, the CEO and founder of InfoSentience, to discuss the power and potential of natural language data analytics. Steve, who comes from an unconventional background as an English major tu..

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Security in Generative AI

#160 Security in Generative AI

September 19, 2023

Guests: Jeffrey Lancaster Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, host Darren Pulsipher is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Lancaster to delve into the intersection of generative AI and security. The conversation dives deep into the potential risks and challenges surrounding the use of generative AI in nefari..

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GenAI Policies

#159 GenAI Policies

September 14, 2023

Guests: Jeremy Harris Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, host Darren interviews Jeremy Harris and delve into the importance of establishing policies and guidelines for successful digital transformation. With the increasing prevalence of digital technologies in various industries, organizat..

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GenAI in Higher Education

#158 GenAI in Higher Education

September 11, 2023

Guests: Laura Newey Darren W Pulsipher

In this podcast episode, Darren Pulsipher, chief solution architect of public sector at Intel, interviews Laura Torres Newey, a New York Times best-selling author and university professor, about the impact of generative AI in higher education. This e..

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Operationalizing GenAI

#157 Operationalizing GenAI

September 6, 2023

Guests: Jeffrey Lancaster Darren W Pulsipher

In this podcast episode, host Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect of Public Sector at Intel, discusses the operationalization of generative AI with returning guest Dr. Jeffrey Lancaster. They explore the different sharing models of generative ..

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Becoming a Data Ready Organization

#156 Becoming a Data Ready Organization

September 4, 2023

Guests: Ron Fritzemeier Darren W Pulsipher

In the podcast episode, retired Rear Admiral Ron Fritzmeier joins host Darren Pulsipher to discuss the importance of data management in the context of generative artificial intelligence (AI). With a background in electrical engineering and extensive ..

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GenAI Advisor for Datacenter Management

#155 GenAI Advisor for Datacenter Management

August 30, 2023

Guests: Greg Campbell Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode host Darren Pulsipher sits down with Greg Campbell, CTO of Verge.io, to discuss the exciting intersection of AI and infrastructure management. Greg, a software developer and entrepreneur, shares his journey of creating Verge.io to add..

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GenAI Use Cases

#154 GenAI Use Cases

August 28, 2023

Guests: Jeffrey Lancaster Darren W Pulsipher

In the latest episode Dr. Jeffrey Lancaster and Darren Pulsipher dive into the practical use cases of generative AI and how it can unleash human creativity in various fields.

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Training the Next Generation in AI

#153 Training the Next Generation in AI

August 23, 2023

Guests: Pete Schmitz Darren W Pulsipher

In this podcast episode, Pete Schmitz, a retired Intel account executive, talks about his work with high school students in teaching them about AI and how to use it in their robotics competitions. He explains that these competitions require the use o..

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Practical Generative AI

#152 Practical Generative AI

August 21, 2023

Guests: Jeffrey Lancaster Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode of the podcast Embracing Digital Transformation, host Darren Pulsipher engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Lancaster. Their discussion delves into the practical applications of generative AI and the profound i..

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Understanding Generative AI

#151 Understanding Generative AI

August 17, 2023

Guests: Jeffrey Lancaster Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, host Darren Pulsipher interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Lancaster from Dell Technologies. Their discussion centered on generative AI and its potential impact.

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Embracing Sustainability with Smart Buildings

#150 Embracing Sustainability with Smart Buildings

August 9, 2023

Guests: Sonu Panda

Darren interviews Sonu Panda, the CEO of Prescriptive Data, in this episode. They discuss how their software helps commercial real estate owners turn their buildings into intelligent and efficient spaces.

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Update on 5G in the Department of Defense

#149 Update on 5G in the Department of Defense

August 2, 2023

Guests: Leland Brown Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren reunites with Leland Brown, a principal engineer at Capgemini and a previous guest on the show, to discuss the upcoming advancements of 5G technology in the US Department of Defense.

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Securing the Remote Worker Through Mobile Virtualization

#148 Securing the Remote Worker Through Mobile Virtualization

July 26, 2023

Guests: Jared Shepard Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode of the podcast Embracing Digital Transformation, host Darren Pulsipher engages in an insightful conversation with special guest Jared Shepard, the CEO of Hypori. The interview focuses on the crucial topic of securing remote workers th..

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GenerativeAI and Automation (Google Bard)

#147 GenerativeAI and Automation (Google Bard)

July 19, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Google Bard

In this episode Darren dusts off an interview he did with chatGPT and did the same interview with Google Bard. Interesting comparison with Episode 122 in Embracing Digital Transformation.

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Embracing the AI Revolution

#146 Embracing the AI Revolution

July 10, 2023

Guests: Michael Lenox Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren talks to Dr. Michael Lenox about the emerging AI revolution and how to embracing it or get destroyed. Michael has just released a new book 'Strategy in the Digital Age: Mastering Digital Transformation'.

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Attracting People Back to the Office

#145 Attracting People Back to the Office

June 29, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Byron Tarry

In this episode, Darren talks to the CEO and Managing Director of GPA about the role that collaboration innovation plays in bringing people back into the office and why people need face-to-face interaction.

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Science Behind Digital Twins

#144 Science Behind Digital Twins

June 22, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Rob Watts

In this episode Darren explores the science and use cases behind digital twin technology with the principal architect of Intel's ScheneScape.

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Use Cases in Confidential Computing

#143 Use Cases in Confidential Computing

June 15, 2023

Guests: Anna Scott Ibett Acarapi Jesse Schrater

In this episode of Embracing Digital Transformation Dr. Anna Scott continues her conversation with Ibett Acarapi and Jesse Schrater about Confidential Computing and their uses in AI, and software development.

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Data Protection with Confidential Computing

#142 Data Protection with Confidential Computing

June 7, 2023

Guests: Anna Scott Ibett Acarapi Jesse Schrater

In this episode Dr. Anna Scott interviews Jesse Schrater and Ibett Acarapi about how to protect data using confidential computing.

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From Neurology to Neuromorphic Computing

#141 From Neurology to Neuromorphic Computing

May 31, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Pamela Follet

In this podcast episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, Dr. Pamela Follett, a neurologist and co-founder of Lewis Rhodes Labs, shares her background and expertise in the field of neurology, specifically with regards to research on the developing..

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Background Checking Your Open Source

#140 Background Checking Your Open Source

May 24, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Michael Mehlberg

In this episode, Darren interviews Michael Mehlberg about increasing confidence in open source through background checking the open source communities.

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Resilient Logistical Analytics

#139 Resilient Logistical Analytics

May 17, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Adrian Kosowski

In this episode Darren interviews the Adrian Kosowski CPO of Pathway about their unique ability to handle logistical data from the edge in DDIL environments with real-time analytics.

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Evolution of Cloud

#138 Evolution of Cloud

May 15, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sam Ceccola

In this episode Darren interviews Ken White from Dell Technology about how Cloud technology is more than technology, but a process and cultural change in organizations.

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Rebirth of the Private Cloud

#137 Rebirth of the Private Cloud

May 9, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sam Ceccola

In this episode Darren interviews Sam Ceccola, CTO of DOD for HPE about the new business and technology models changing the way organizations consume hybrid cloud.

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Resilient Data in Disruptive Comms

#136 Resilient Data in Disruptive Comms

May 1, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Anna Scott

In this podcast episode, Darren Pulsipher, Intel's chief solution architect of the public sector, is interviewed by guest host Dr. Anna Scott on resilient data with disruptive comms.

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Trustworthy and Ethical AI

#135 Trustworthy and Ethical AI

April 26, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Gretchen Stewart

In this episode Darren interviews Gretchen Stewart, Chief Data Scientist of Public Sector at Intel where they discuss the trustworthiness and ethics of artificial intelligence.

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WaveForm AI

#134 WaveForm AI

April 19, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Logan Selby

In this episode Darren Pulsipher, welcomed Logan Selby, the co-founder and president of DataShapes, where they discuss a unique approach to Artificial Intelligence that is bucking the trend.

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Lessons in HPC Oil & Gas

#133 Lessons in HPC Oil & Gas

April 12, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Keith Gray

In this episode, Darren interviews Keith Gray, a former director of high-performance computing at British Petroleum. With over 30 years of managing HPC centers, Keith gives great insight into the challenges, best practices, and the future of high-per..

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Software Defined BareMetal Management

#132 Software Defined BareMetal Management

April 5, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Ian Evans Mike Wagner

In this episode, Darren interviews the founders of Metify, Ian Evans and Mike Wagner, about their unique approach to bare metal software-defined infrastructure management using the Redfish standard.

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Digital Transformation in Federal Government

#131 Digital Transformation in Federal Government

March 29, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Mark Valcich

In this episode, Darren interview Mark Valcich director and GM of Federal Civilian Public Sector at Intel. Mark's years of experience shine as he describes the current trends in digital transformation in the federal civilian government.

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Productizing Decisional AI

#130 Productizing Decisional AI

March 22, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Matthew Pulsipher

In this episode Darren interviews his son Matthew Pulsipher about productizing decisional AI. Matthew has recently modernized and product development pipeline to include decisional AI in his product development.

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HPC OnDemand

#129 HPC OnDemand

March 20, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Alan Chalker

In this episode Darren interviews Alan Chalker, director of strategic program at Ohio Super Computer Center about Open OnDemand for HPC clusters worldwide.

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Closing the Digital Skills Gap

#128 Closing the Digital Skills Gap

March 15, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Jon Gottfried

In this episode, Darren talks to John Gottfried, co-founder of Major League hacking, about closing the digital skills gap through practical collaborative work using hackathons.

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Innovation as a Service

#127 Innovation as a Service

March 8, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Andrew Cohen

On this episode Darren interviews Andrew Cohen Managing Director at Netsurit about providing Inovation as a Service to it customers through process re-engineering and automation.

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Certifying Autonomous Flight

#126 Certifying Autonomous Flight

February 23, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Luuk Van Dijk

In this episode, Luuk Van Dijk, CEO of Daedalean, talks with Darren about how his company has developed a technique to help governments certify AI-empowered autonomous flight in a highly regulated industry.

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Ways to Reduce Cybersecurity Risk

#125 Ways to Reduce Cybersecurity Risk

February 15, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren discusses leveraging the six cybersecurity domains to develop a Zero Trust Architecture to protect your resources, data, and critical infrastructure.

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Cybersecurity in Public Sector

#123 Cybersecurity in Public Sector

February 15, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Jim Richberg

In this episode, Darren interviews Jim Richberg Forinet's Field CISO of the Public Sector, discussing the differences in cybersecurity in the public sector. The federal government is very different from state and local governments concerning cybe..

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Automation with AI

#122 Automation with AI

February 8, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher ChatGPT

In this episode Darren Interviews ChatGPT from OpenAI about utilizing AI for automation, the ethics of using AI, and the replacement of information workers.

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Disruptive Private Clouds

#121 Disruptive Private Clouds

February 1, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Aaron Reid

In this episode, Darren interviews Aaron Reid from Verge.io about their disruptive private cloud technology that is making private clouds available in the data center and at the edge.

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An Argument for Global Data Networks

#120 An Argument for Global Data Networks

January 25, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Alan Evans

On this episode Darren interviews Alan Evan, principle technologist at MacroMeta, about distributed data management and the impact of global distribution of data in the cloud to edge ecosystem.

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Moore's Law is not Dead!

#119 Moore's Law is not Dead!

January 18, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Jason Dunn-Potter

In this episode, Darren talks with Jason Dunn-Potter, solution architect for the public sector at Intel, about Moore’s law and how it continues to drive innovations across the public sector.

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What's ahead in 2023

#118 What's ahead in 2023

January 18, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren talks about what's in store for 2023 where he reviews his predictions on the critical elements of digital transformation in the year ahead.

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2022 Year In Review

#117 2022 Year In Review

January 4, 2023

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode Darren reviews 2022. He identifies the most talked about topics on the podcast in 2022 including Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Edge Computing, and Hybrid Workspaces.

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An Argument for a Holistic approach to Critical Infrastructure Security

#116 An Argument for a Holistic approach to Critical Infrastructure Security

December 14, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin Anna Scott

In this episode, Darren talks about the convergence of OT and IT cybersecurity with Security expert Steve Orrin and Industrial OT expert Dr. Anna Scott

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Blocking and Tackling of Security

#115 Blocking and Tackling of Security

November 30, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher John Evans

In this episode, Darren talks about cybersecurity with returning guest John Evans, Chief Technology Advisor at World Wide Technology (WWT).

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Automating Business Process Management

#114 Automating Business Process Management

November 22, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Max Young

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel, and Max Young, CEO of Capital BPM, discuss operationalizing business process management with modeling programs.

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Operationalizing Business Process Management

#113 Operationalizing Business Process Management

November 17, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Max Young

In this episode, Darren discusses business process management and automation with Max Young, CEO of Capital BPM

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Myths of Lift and Shift Cloud Migration

#112 Myths of Lift and Shift Cloud Migration

November 14, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher John Evans

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel, and John Evans, Chief Technology Advisor, WWT, discuss five lift and shift cloud migration myths.

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Realizing Smart City Potential

#111 Realizing Smart City Potential

October 27, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Eric Hornsby

In this episode, Darren talks with Eric Hornsby, CEO of SmartPoint.io, about technology for realizing smart city potential.

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Securing the Supply Chain

#110 Securing the Supply Chain

October 19, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Thomas Horlander

In this episode, Darren talks with Lieutenant General Thomas Horlander, who recently joined the Intel Public Sector Team, about the microelectronics supply chain and national security.

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Advancing Operations with 5G

#109 Advancing Operations with 5G

October 5, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Leland Brown Anna Scott

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Leland Brown, Principal Engineer: Technical Director of Advanced Communications, and Dr. Anna Scott, Chief Edge Architect for Public Sector, talk about the history of advanced comms and future use ..

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History of Advanced Communications

#108 History of Advanced Communications

October 4, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Leland Brown Anna Scott

In this episode, Darren talks to frequent Intel guests Leland Brown, Principal Engineer: Technical Director of Advanced Communications, and Dr. Anna Scott, Chief Edge Architect for Public Sector, about the history of advanced comms.

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Securing Critical Infrastructure

#107 Securing Critical Infrastructure

September 19, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Carla Trevino

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, and Carla Trevino, Solutions Architect, Irdeto, talk about the importance of security in critical infrastructure.

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The Birth of Graph Intelligence Platforms

#106 The Birth of Graph Intelligence Platforms

September 19, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Greg Steck

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector and Greg Steck, Senior Director of Industry Solutions, Katana Graph, talk about the benefits of Katana’s graph intelligence platform.

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Information-driven Leadership Part 2

#105 Information-driven Leadership Part 2

September 12, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Betsy Freeman

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel continues his talk with Betsy Freeman, CEO of Radius Advisory Group, about her experience as an information-driven leader in the public and private sectors. Part two of two.

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Information-driven Leadership

#104 Information-driven Leadership

September 7, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Betsy Freeman

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel talks with Betsy Freeman, CEO of Radius Advisory Group, about her experience as an information-driven leader in the public and private sectors. Part one of two.

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Operationalizing Your AI Projects

#103 Operationalizing Your AI Projects

August 29, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Gretchen Stewart

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, and Gretchen Stewart, Chief Data Scientist, Public Sector, discuss operationalizing AI projects.

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Identity-based Micro-segmentation with Elisity

#102 Identity-based Micro-segmentation with Elisity

August 24, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Dana Yanch Dan Demers

In part 2 of Security with Elisity, Darren discusses identity-based micro-segmentation solutions with Dana Yanch, Director of Technical Marketing, and Dan Demers, Technical Architect.

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Network Controller Security with Elisity

#101 Network Controller Security with Elisity

August 22, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Dan Demers Dana Yanch

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, interviews network security experts Dana Yanch and Dan Demers from Elisity about network controller security techniques and zero trust architectures.

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Intel's Public Sector Superheroes

#100 Intel's Public Sector Superheroes

August 17, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Cameron Chehreh

On this episode, Darren and Cameron Chehreh, Vice President and General Manager of Public Sector, Intel, talk about Intel’s superpowers: ubiquitous compute, pervasive connectivity, edge to cloud, and artificial intelligence.

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Precog Cyber Attack PAth with XM Cyber

#99 Precog Cyber Attack PAth with XM Cyber

August 8, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Paul Giorgi

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, and Paul Giorgi, Director of Sales Engineering, XM Cyber, discuss how XM Cyber technology can help organizations uncover attack paths and reduce risk.

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The Emergence of the Global Data Network

#98 The Emergence of the Global Data Network

August 3, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Chetan Venkatesh

In this episode, Darren reminisces with Chetan Venkatesh, CEO of MacroMeta. Venkatesh has a long history of data management from the beginning days of Grid Computing and has started MacroMeta to tackle data management across the globally dispersed ed..

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The Benefits of Graph Databses

#97 The Benefits of Graph Databses

July 27, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Hadi Ahmadi

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Intel, Dr. Hadi Ahmadi, Director of Solutions Architecture, Katana Graph discuss the benefits of graph databases.

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Leveraging Virtual Datacenters with Verge.io

#96 Leveraging Virtual Datacenters with Verge.io

July 20, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Aaron Reid Chris Lehman

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, and https://www.verge.io/ Aaron Reid, Principal Systems Engineer, and Chris Lehman, Senior VP of Sales, discuss use cases for Verge.io’s virtual data center soft..

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Requirements for Edge to Cloud Architectures

#95 Requirements for Edge to Cloud Architectures

July 11, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Anna Scott

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, and Dr. Anna Scott, Chief Edge Architect, Public Sector, discuss essential requirements for edge to cloud service architectures.

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the Rebirth of the Private Cloud

#94 the Rebirth of the Private Cloud

July 6, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Greg Campbell

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Intel, discusses Verge.io’s software-defined data centers that simplify IT and make private cloud easy and efficient with Verge.io’s CTO, Greg Campbell.

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The Four Superpowers of Digital Transformation

#93 The Four Superpowers of Digital Transformation

June 23, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Greg Ernst

On this episode, Darren discusses the four superpowers of digital transformation with Intel’s Greg Ernst, Corporate VP of Sales, Americas. Ubiquitous compute, Pervasive Connectivity, Cloud to Edge, Artificial Intelligence.

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Protecting the Outer Walls of your Castle with Vulnerability Scans

#92 Protecting the Outer Walls of your Castle with Vulnerability Scans

June 15, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Matt Lembright

On this episode, Darren talks to Matt Lembright, Director of Federal Applications, Censys, about how Censys assesses the attack surface for internet-connected devices, allowing organizations to eliminate vulnerabilities.

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Fighting the Cyber Adversary by Securing your Software Supply Chain

#91 Fighting the Cyber Adversary by Securing your Software Supply Chain

June 8, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Eric Greenwald

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Intel, and Eric Greenwald, General Counsel of Finite State, talk about securing the software supply chain.

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Barriers to Future Tech Adoption

#90 Barriers to Future Tech Adoption

June 6, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Glenn Kurowski

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Intel, discusses the barriers to adopting new technologies in the public sector and what is coming in the future with Glenn Kurowski, CTO of CACI.

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Future of Big Memory and CXL

#89 Future of Big Memory and CXL

June 1, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Charles Fan

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Intel, talks with Charles Fan, CEO of MemVerge, about how the CXL revolution and MemVerge’s software are the future of big memory.

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Collaborative DevSecOps

#88 Collaborative DevSecOps

May 23, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Mike Fraser Callen Sapien

On this episode, Darren talks with Sophos’ Callen Sapien, Director of Product Management, Sophos Factory, and Mike Fraser, VP of DevSecOps about their product that allows for truly collaborative SecDevOps.

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Confidential Computing in DevSecOps

#87 Confidential Computing in DevSecOps

May 18, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Ofir Azoulay-Rozanes

In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Intel, and Ofir Azoulay-Rozanes, Director of Product Management, Anjuna, discuss Anjuna’s solutions for confidential computing in the DevOps lifecycle.

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The Things I Wish I Knew as a Government CTO

#86 The Things I Wish I Knew as a Government CTO

May 11, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Jason Dunn-Potter Ron Fritzemeier

In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, Intel, welcomes special guests Jason Dunn-Potter, Ret Chief Warrant Officer, US Army, and Ron Fritzemeier, Ret Rear Admiral, US Navy. Both are now five months into their posi..

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Artificial Intelligence and Security

#85 Artificial Intelligence and Security

May 4, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

On this episode, Darren discusses the data aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and the importance of securing that data.

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Securing Your Castle with Zero-Trust

#84 Securing Your Castle with Zero-Trust

August 20, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin Cameron Chehreh

On this episode, Darren discusses zero trust security with Intel’s Steve Orrin, CTO Public Sector, and Cameron Chehreh, VP-GM Public Sector.

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IDC Directions 2022

#83 IDC Directions 2022

April 8, 20220

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher David Richard

On this episode, Darren, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, Intel and David Richard, Lead Solution Architect, Department of Defense, Intel reflect on the trends and ideas they gleaned from the 2022 IDC Directions conference.

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Shifting from Infrastructure to Workloads

#82 Shifting from Infrastructure to Workloads

March 30, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sarah Musick

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, continues his conversation with Sarah Musick, Cloud Solution Architect, Intel, about the shift from infrastructure to workloads. Please place in the Embracing Digital Transformation playlist.

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Heterogeneous Programming with OneAPI

#81 Heterogeneous Programming with OneAPI

March 23, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher James Reinders

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses the capabilities and future of OneAPI, a cross-industry, open, standards-based unified programming model that delivers a common developer experience across accelerator architectures, with I..

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Meeting Intel's Cloud Solution Architects

#80 Meeting Intel's Cloud Solution Architects

March 16, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Stephen Holt Kiran Agrahara Sarah Musick Todd Christ

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, talks with Intel’s top cloud solution architects Stephen Holt, Kiran Agrahara, Sarah Musick, and Todd Christ about how they can help organizations, at no charge, migrate to the cloud and optimize the..

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Onboarding Remote Workers

#79 Onboarding Remote Workers

March 9, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, Denis O’Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor about his experience, research, and advice in onboarding remote workers, especially Gen Z workers.

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Understanding the Shared Responsibility Security Model

#78 Understanding the Shared Responsibility Security Model

February 23, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, explains shared responsibility security models. Who is responsible for security can become murky in the cloud; responsibility depends on cloud service delivery models and other factors.

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Digital Transformation in 2022

#77 Digital Transformation in 2022

February 16, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Gretchen Stewart Anna Scott

Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Dr. Anna Scott, Chief Edge Architect, and Gretchen Stewart, Chief Data Scientist discuss the six pillars of digital transformation in 2022: multi-cloud computing, edge computing, artificial intellig..

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Day in the Life of a Cloud Solution Architect

#76 Day in the Life of a Cloud Solution Architect

February 9, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Kiran Agrahara

On this episode, Darren talks with Kiran Agrahara about what Intel Cloud Solution Architects (CSAs) do in a day to benefit not only cloud service providers (CSPs), but end users.

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Cybersecurity Solutions with Hitachi

#75 Cybersecurity Solutions with Hitachi

February 2, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Colin McLean David Rowley

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, talks to Hitachi’s Colin McLean, Intel Global Team Lead, and David Rowley, Senior Solutions Consultant, about Hitachi’s full circle cyber security offerings.

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Ransomware: Prepare and Don't Panic

#74 Ransomware: Prepare and Don't Panic

January 26, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Stephanie Sabatini

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, talks to Stephanie Sabatini, Sr. Director, Professional Services, Hitachi Systems Security, about preventing and preparing for ransomware attacks and what to do if your organization is attacked.

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2021 a Year in Review

#73 2021 a Year in Review

January 19, 2022

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

On this episode, Darren reflects on the expectations and surprises of 2021

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Modern Data Governance

#71 Modern Data Governance

December 1, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Matthew Carroll

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect at Intel, continues his in depth discussion about the reality and future of modern data governance with Matthew Carroll, the CEO of Immuta. In this episode, they discuss Data Classification, Policies and Gov..

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Modern Data Governance

#70 Modern Data Governance

November 24, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Matthew Carroll

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses the reality and future of modern data governance with Matthew Carroll, CEO of Immuta.

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Securing the Data Center Through the Edge

#69 Securing the Data Center Through the Edge

November 10, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Tom Garrison Camille Morhardt

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses securing the data center through the edge with fellow Intel executives and podcast hosts Tom Garrison, VP of Client Security, and Camille Morhardt, Director of Security Innovation and Commu..

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5G in Defence

#68 5G in Defence

October 27, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Leland Brown

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, continues his discussion with Leeland Brown, Technical Director of 5G, Intel Federal about 5G past, present, and future, with emphasis on its use with the Department of Defense. Part 2 of 2.

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5G Past, Present, and Future

#67 5G Past, Present, and Future

October 20, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Leland Brown

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, talks to Leeland Brown, Technical Director of 5G, Intel Federal about 5G past, present, and future, with emphasis on its use with the Department of Defense. Part 1 of 2.

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Managing Complexity in the Cloud

#66 Managing Complexity in the Cloud

October 13, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher David Esposito

On this episode, part 2 of 2, Darren continues his conversation with David Esposito, Global Solution Architect, from Aiven about accelerating cloud adoption while reducing complexity and cost.

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Accelerating Cloud Adoption while Decreasing Complexity and Cost

#65 Accelerating Cloud Adoption while Decreasing Complexity and Cost

October 6, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher David Esposito

On this episode, part 1 of 2, Darren talks to David Esposito, Global Solution Architect, from Aiven about accelerating cloud adoption while reducing complexity and cost.

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Follow and Secure the Bit Edge to Cloud

#64 Follow and Secure the Bit Edge to Cloud

September 1, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Greg Clifton Steve Orrin

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses following the bit with Greg Clifton, Director, DOD and Intelligence, Intel, in a follow-up to episode #2, along with Steve Orrin, CTO Federal, Intel, who lends his expertise on security in ..

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Inspiring IT Cultural Change

#63 Inspiring IT Cultural Change

August 25, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Amy Tong

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses inspiring cultural change with Amy Tong, CIO of the state of California, in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

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Demystifying 5G, Edge and AI

#62 Demystifying 5G, Edge and AI

August 18, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Anna Scott

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses the groundbreaking changes 5G will bring to edge and AI with Dr. Anna Scott, Chief Edge Architect, Intel.

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Data Breaches & Secure Supply Chain

#61 Data Breaches & Secure Supply Chain

August 11, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses data breaches & secure supply chain with frequent guest Steve Orrin, CTO of Intel, Federal.

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Managing Risk in the Face of Ransomware

#60 Managing Risk in the Face of Ransomware

August 4, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin

On this episode, part one of two, Darren discusses security trends with frequent guest Steve Orrin, CTO of Intel, Federal. Over the past year, there has been a rise in the number and sophistication of cyber-attacks. The three key areas of recurring a..

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Evolution of Data Privacy

#59 Evolution of Data Privacy

July 28, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Jeremy Harris

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses what data privacy really means and its future direction with Jeremy Harris, Assistant General Counsel – Privacy/Information Security, at Sutter Health.

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Understanding Edge to Data Center Problems

#58 Understanding Edge to Data Center Problems

July 21, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, outlines the common problems throughout edge to data center architectures that he’s observed and discussed with customers in the public sector. He lays out the ideal architecture to resolve these iss..

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Cloud Broker Organization Part 2

#57 Cloud Broker Organization Part 2

July 14, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Dave Shrestha Kevin Bleckmann

In part two of two, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, and Intel Cloud Solution Architects Dave Shrestha and Kevin Bleckman talk about the benefits and services of a cloud broker organization.

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Cloud Broker Organizations

#56 Cloud Broker Organizations

July 7, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Kevin Bleckmann Dave Shrestha

In this episode, part one of two, Darren and Intel Cloud Solution Architects Dave Shrestha and Kevin Bleckman talk about the importance of a cloud broker organization. Dave and Kevin founded Intel’s cloud brokerage team about seven years ago. Intel w..

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Communication During Transformation

#55 Communication During Transformation

June 30, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Ann Madea

In this episode, part two of two, Darren and guest Ann Madea, former CIO of HSBC, talk about communication during organizational transformation. When CIOs deploy solutions, they involve new processes and more than likely organizational change. In Ann..

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People & Process in Digital Transformation

#54 People & Process in Digital Transformation

June 21, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Ann Madea

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, asks his guest, Ann Madea, former CIO of HSBC, to reflect on the process of big transformational changes she spearheaded in organizations.

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DevOps with Speed While Reducing Risk

#53 DevOps with Speed While Reducing Risk

June 14, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Robert Boule, Head of Solution Engineering at OpsMx, joins Darren to talk about improving speed without increasing risk in the DevOps process. The three key areas to balance in software delivery are velocity, risk, and quality. Most ..

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Telemetry in the Cloud

#52 Telemetry in the Cloud

June 7, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, talks to Josh Hilliker, Director of Cloud Solution Architects at Intel about using telemetry in the cloud to maximize value and efficiency.

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Practical Optane Persistent Memory Use Cases

#51 Practical Optane Persistent Memory Use Cases

June 2, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, talks to Charles Fan, CEO of MemVerge, about use cases with their software that utilizes Intel’s Optane persistent memory in an innovative way, removing the bottleneck between memory and storage.

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Understanding Employee Burnout

#50 Understanding Employee Burnout

May 25, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Uzair Hussain

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, talks with Uzair Hussain, CEO of District Zero, about how the company’s app that supports K-12 student mental wellness can apply to preventing employee burnout.

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Remote Work Before, During and After the Pandemic

#49 Remote Work Before, During and After the Pandemic

May 5, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Rachel Dreikosen

In this episode, Darren talks with Rachel Dreikosen, Business Development Manager in Public Sector at Intel, about how COVID-19 has effective her work-life balance and why she started a blog to help other female technical sales professionals.

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VAST Data Revisited

#48 VAST Data Revisited

April 28, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Randy Hayes

In this episode, Darren checks in with Randy Hayes, now VP of Sales, for the public sector of VAST Data, six months after their last conversation to see how they are doing in the industry, what is new at VAST, and interesting use cases. Their new pro..

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Looking Forward to 2021

#47 Looking Forward to 2021

April 21, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Greg Ernst

Greg leads Intel’s US sales and marketing. Intel’s customers are primarily the system OEMs, and Intel’s sales force works daily servicing those accounts and helping them build systems around Intel’s compute and memory technologies. Currently, there i..

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Securing your DevOps Pipeline

#46 Securing your DevOps Pipeline

April 7, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In part two of this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, gives practical tips for securing each stage of the DevOps pipeline, including protecting the hardware and software stacks with hardware root of trust, Security scanning,..

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Not All Cores are Equal

#45 Not All Cores are Equal

March 30, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Stephen Holt

In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, and Stephen Holt, Cloud Solution Architect, Intel discuss cloud optimization and studies that show that cores perform differently for various workloads.

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Generative AI in Higher Education (Revisited) #180 #Shorts Teaching Students

#44 Generative AI in Higher Education (Revisited) #180 #Shorts Teaching Students

March 22, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Doug Bourgeois

In this insightful episode of the podcast 'Embracing Digital Transformation', host Darren Pulsipher sheds light on the increasingly prevalent issue of AI generated content, particularly in the academic setting. The episode features an intrigu..

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The Role of the CIO in Cloud Adoption

#43 The Role of the CIO in Cloud Adoption

March 17, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Doug Bourgeois

In part one of this interview, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, and Doug Bourgeois, Managing Director, GPS Cloud Strategy Leader, Deloitte, talk about the cloud migration and the role of the CIO.

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Securing the DevOps Pipeline = SecDevOps

#42 Securing the DevOps Pipeline = SecDevOps

March 14, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin

In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect at Intel, and Steve Orrin, CTO of Intel, Federal, discuss why and how the DevOps pipeline must be secured. The only way to deliver solid, resilient, and secure code is if security is built i..

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The Black Art of DevOps

#41 The Black Art of DevOps

March 9, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, Intel, defines common DevOps terms and explains where DevOps fits into your organization.

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Collaborative Medical Research with Confidential Computing

#40 Collaborative Medical Research with Confidential Computing

February 23, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Nick Bhadange

Breakdown the barriers to accelerating medical research for the cure to cancer with confidential computing. Nick Bhadange, Technology Specialist, AI-Vets and Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, Intel, discuss the need for confi..

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Watercooler Talk in a Remote Workforce

#39 Watercooler Talk in a Remote Workforce

February 17, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sean Heiney

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, Intel, and Sean Heiney, co-founder of SignalWire, Inc., discuss the companies remote work policies of cameras on and their new remote collaborative workspaces technology that fosters ad hoc c..

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Roaring 20's a Look Forward to 2021

#38 Roaring 20's a Look Forward to 2021

February 10, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Rachel Mushawar

In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect at Intel, asks Rachel Mushawar, VP of Sales at Intel, for her insight on what’s ahead for the Roaring 20s after the disruption of COVID-19.

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2020 in Review

#37 2020 in Review

February 9, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, at Intel reflects on the disruption, changes, and adjustments the COVID-19 pandemic brought in 2020.

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Six Pillars of Cybersecurity

#36 Six Pillars of Cybersecurity

January 20, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin

With cyber-attacks on the rise in all industries, security is more important than ever. In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, and Steve Orrin, Federal CTO at Intel Federal, outline the attack vectors, the six pillars of cyberse..

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Navigating Disruptive Change

#35 Navigating Disruptive Change

January 12, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Rick Herrmann

In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, and Rick Hermann, Director US Public Sector, Intel, discuss how Intel has been successful in navigating disruptive change over the past three decades.

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Embracing Workspace Evolution

#34 Embracing Workspace Evolution

January 4, 2021

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Robert Looney

In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, and Robert Looney, Americas Data Center Sales Manager for Intel, talk about using a strategic approach to embrace the current workplace evolution. The COVID pandemic created ..

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The AWS Outage of Nov 2020

#33 The AWS Outage of Nov 2020

December 14, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, at Intel talks about the lessons learned from the AWS outage in November 2020 and preventative solutions to navigating such outages.

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No Code (RPA) Approach to Back Office Efficiency

#32 No Code (RPA) Approach to Back Office Efficiency

December 8, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sean Chou Neil Bahandur

Today’s episode is part 2 of a conversation with Sean Chou, Catalytic CEO, and Neil Bahadur, Catalytic Head of Partnerships. They talk with Darren about their no-code approach to back office efficiency with a platform that utilizes RPA and AI technol..

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Improving Employee Value with Catalytic

#31 Improving Employee Value with Catalytic

December 7, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sean Chou Neil Bahandur

In part one of two episodes, Sean Chou, Catalytic CEO, and Neil Bahandur, Catalytic Head of Partnerships, join Darren to talk about Catalytic’s technology and how RPAs can help employees become more valuable through automation of back office repeatab..

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Application Portability with OneAPI

#30 Application Portability with OneAPI

November 16, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

With oneAPI, Intel has created a unified software environment for development, geared toward data processing. Gretchen Stewart, Chief Data Scientist, Public Sector, Intel, discusses this technology with Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Int..

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Next-Generation Hyperscale Database - Aerospike

#29 Next-Generation Hyperscale Database - Aerospike

November 11, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Tim Faulkes

Databases are showing their age, still taking some time to get results. Aerospike, with the help of Intel technology (Optane), breaks through with speed, volume, and low latency. Tim Faulkes, Vice President of Solutions Architecture at Aerospike, joi..

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Legacy Integration with Cloud and RPA

#28 Legacy Integration with Cloud and RPA

November 5, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

One of the growing areas to help with Legacy Integration and automation of integration is the use of automation tools and frameworks. Over the last 3 years, a significant emphasis on the automation of workflows with legacy and new cloud-aware applica..

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Hardware Security: Imperative for Transforming Data

#27 Hardware Security: Imperative for Transforming Data

October 27, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Jesse Schrater

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, Intel, and Jesse Schrater, Security Manager, Data Platforms Group, Intel, discuss the current security landscape and how Intel’s SGX and partnered ecosystem offers a timely and tested solutio..

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Multi Cloud Data Solutions with Hammerspace

#26 Multi Cloud Data Solutions with Hammerspace

October 21, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Johan Ballin

Johan Ballin, Director of Technical Marketing at Hammerspace and Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, at Intel discuss Hammerspace’s hybrid cloud technology that untethers data from storage infrastructure, providing data portabi..

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Operationalizing Data Pipelines

#25 Operationalizing Data Pipelines

October 13, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sarah Kalicin

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel, talks to Sarah Kalicin, Lead Data Scientist, Intel about operationalizing your organization’s data pipeline. It takes a team effort to model, monitor, and produce an ongoing source of..

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Digital Strategy and Data Architecture

#24 Digital Strategy and Data Architecture

October 6, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel outlines digital strategy and architecture to effectively transform your organization. He explains how organizational, procedural, and technological elements must be balanced to work e..

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Insight Creation in Data-Centric Organizations

#23 Insight Creation in Data-Centric Organizations

September 29, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sarah Kalicin

In part 5 of a series, Kick-starting your Organizational Transformation to Become Data Centric, Sarah Kalicin, Lead Data Scientist, Intel, and Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel, discuss how to create insight using AI a..

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An Argument for Multi-Hybrid Cloud

#22 An Argument for Multi-Hybrid Cloud

September 22, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher describes why a Multi-Hybrid Cloud Architect may already be in your Data Center. Most organizations already all of the ingredients. They just need to know how they fit together.

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Big Memory Software Defined Memory Controller

#21 Big Memory Software Defined Memory Controller

September 13, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Charles Fan

Charles Fan, CEO of MemVerge, talks to Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel, about their new technology, Big Memory software-defined memory controllers. The technology utilizes Intel 3D XPoint Optane persistent memory to ..

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Destroying the Complexity of Storage Tiers

#20 Destroying the Complexity of Storage Tiers

September 8, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Randy Hayes

Randy Hayes from VAST Data and Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel, discuss VAST Data’s innovative storage architecture that eliminates the need for tiers using NVMe over Fabrics, QLC Flash, and 3D XPoint Optane

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Using Data as a Strategic Asset

#19 Using Data as a Strategic Asset

September 7, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren Pulsipher, Intel Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector, explores how organizations can move from simply hoarding data to using it as a strategic asset.

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Data Collection and Preparation

#18 Data Collection and Preparation

August 30, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Sarah Kalicin, Lead Data Scientist at Intel and Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Public Sector at Intel talk about the process and benefits of data collection and preparation in becoming a data-centric organization. This is step two in the..

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Elastic Search & Intel Optane DCPMM

#17 Elastic Search & Intel Optane DCPMM

August 30, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Darren Pulsipher shows how he increased Elasticsearch performance using Intel%92s Optane Persistent Memory in 100 percent app direct mode. His tests show an incredible performance increase of 2x. By doubling the throughput capacity, you can greatly d..

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Decreasing Ingestion Congestion with Intel Optane DCPMM

#16 Decreasing Ingestion Congestion with Intel Optane DCPMM

August 24, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren talks about decreasing ingestion congestion using Intel’s Optane DC Persistent Memory, and the experiment he conducted with surprising results. It just might change the way we think about programming in the future.

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Kick-starting Organizational Transformation

#15 Kick-starting Organizational Transformation

August 20, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sarah Kalicin

Creating successful data-driven results starts with a strong organizational foundation. Darren and his guest Sarah Kalicin, Lead Data Scientist Data Center Group Intel, discuss the key aspects to this fundamental change.

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Kickstarting Your Organizational Transformation to Become Data-Centric

#14 Kickstarting Your Organizational Transformation to Become Data-Centric

August 19, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Sarah Kalicin

Today’s episode is all about kick-starting your organization to become data centric and the value this can bring. Darren’s special guest is Sarah Kalicin, lead data scientist for data centers at Intel.

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Illogical Obsession with Logic

#13 Illogical Obsession with Logic

August 12, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Andrew Padilla

Thought leader Andrew Padilla of Datacequia envisions new developments in data management and collaboration that would allow data to advance as software has in visibility, accessibility, usability, and portability. He outlines how a composable infras..

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Put the Title Right Here

#12 Put the Title Right Here

August 11, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Erin Moseley Grant Kelly

On our last episode, Erin Moseley, Sr. Account Exec for Education at Intel, and Grant Kelly, Solution Architect for Education at Intel joined Darren to talk about the technological challenges and options in distance learning. In this episode, we delv..

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Distance Teaching and Learning

#11 Distance Teaching and Learning

August 11, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Erin Moseley Grant Kelly

In this episode, Erin Moseley, Sr. Account Exec for Education at Intel, and Grant Kelly, Solution Architect for Education at Intel, join Darren to talk about the challenges of distance learning and teaching and the overwhelming changes that school di..

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Teleworker Sizing Your VDI Solution

#10 Teleworker Sizing Your VDI Solution

August 4, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Illyse Sheaffer

Organizations need help in building VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solutions immediately. As IT Departments are adding VDI licenses locally to their current systems, they need to be aware that licenses alone don’t solve all of their problems.

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Telework Securing Your Home Office

#9 Telework Securing Your Home Office

August 3, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin

Securing your device and your data center only gets you so far. With more people working from home you need to help your employee secure their home network and work area. In this episode, Steve Orrin, Federal CTO at Intel helps Darren secure his home..

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Securing the Teleworker Part 2

#8 Securing the Teleworker Part 2

July 20, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin

With many employees now working from home, how do you make sure they are working securely yet still give them the flexibility they need to get their jobs done? In this episode, Darren and special Guest Steve Orrin, CTO of Intel Federal, discuss how t..

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Securing the Teleworker

#7 Securing the Teleworker

July 13, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Steve Orrin

With the huge shift in people now working from home instead of the office, security is a growing concern for many IT organizations. In this episode, Steve Orrin, CTO of Intel Federal, and Darren discuss the security threats and solutions to help secu..

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Managing Telework at Capacity

#6 Managing Telework at Capacity

July 23, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher Tim Flynn Pete Schmitz

In this episode, Darren, Tim Flynn, Retired Rear Admiral of the Navy, and Pete Schmitz, Account Executive for the Navy from Intel, talk about how to manage the explosive growth of teleworkers due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss the different mod..

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Infrastructure Maturity Model

#5 Infrastructure Maturity Model

July 23, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

Digital transformation can be difficult. Many organizations become paralyzed when trying to decipher all of the technologies that are thrown at them every day. On this journey, like any other, it is important to have a map. In this episode, Darren ex..

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Information Management Maturity Model

#4 Information Management Maturity Model

June 29, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, we will talk about the Information Management Maturity Model and how we can use that model to help our organizations move forward. This model can help you identify where your organization is and where it is going in its information m..

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Benefits of Multi-Cloud Architecture

#3 Benefits of Multi-Cloud Architecture

June 22, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

A multi-hybrid cloud architecture allows organizations to take advantage of the benefits of both private and public clouds, optimizing resources and cost efficiency. This model has five main advantages: agility, flexibility, predictive performance, s..

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Follow the Bit

#2 Follow the Bit

June 17, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren interviews Greg Clifton, Director of Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence for Intel Corp. They discuss the challenges of data management in a complex system that spans multiple clouds, enterprise data centers, regional..

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History of Data Centric Architecture

#1 History of Data Centric Architecture

May 7, 2020

Guests: Darren W Pulsipher

In this episode, Darren talks about the history of applications and how recent changes, primarily due to the onslaught of data from the Internet of Things, is affecting data-centric architectures. The infrastructure is ready, but we don%92t yet have ..

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