Techstrong Gang

Mike, Jon, Teri Robinson and Futurum Group analyst Guy Currier dive into the latest artificial intelligence (AI) alliances made by Microsoft before taking a look at how the arrival of Gemini 3 models from Google might impact the great AI race. Then the gang delves into the latest and greatest in high performance computing (HPC) and supercomputer trends that were highlighted at the SC 2025 show that took place this week in St. Louis...

Alan, Mike, JP Morgenthal, Hope Lynch and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into a JP Morgan report that questions the size of the return that will be generated by the billions of dollars being invested in artificial intelligence (AI) before debating to what degree AI might create a need for more software engineers. Then the gang turns its attention to the state of networking following ...

Alan Shimel, Camberley Bates, Garima Bajpai, Jack Poller, Guy Currier, and Mitch Ashley discuss how the technology sector has shifted from championing innovation and the common good to being driven by self-interest, rising valuations, and job cuts tied to artificial intelligence investments.

The gang then turns to the state of the GPU market, examining chip design trends, alternative processing units, and concerns about inflated ...

Alan Shimel, Kate Scarcella, and Guy Currier discuss OpenAI’s projection of $20 billion in annual revenue as executives clarify the government’s role in financing AI’s rapid expansion. The gang then turns to Europe’s AI infrastructure boom as Big Tech companies invest billions in new data centers across the continent before examining a new survey that finds cybersecurity leaders increasingly alarmed by the risks tied to AI-generate...

Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Fred Wilmot, Ira Winkler, and Camberley Bates examine how AI innovation and identity management are converging to reshape the future of digital security. The gang discusses Big Tech’s growing control over AI, the infrastructure needed for fair competition, and how last-mile bottlenecks are slowing progress.

They also dive into the shift toward passwordless authentication, the urgent need for standardizatio...

Alan, Mike, Garima Bajpai, Jeff Reich and Stephen Foskett, president of the The Tech Field Day arm of the The Futurum Group, dive into the implications of a $38 billion alliance between OpenAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Then the gang takes a look at a Tesla plan for putting next-generation graphical processor units (GPUs) in vehicles that doesn't seem technically feasible before diving into why there appears to be an uptick in ...

Alan, Mike, Mitch, JP Morgenthal, David Nicholson, a chief technology advisor for The Futurum Group, and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into a generative artificial intelligence (AI) report from the Wharton School of Business that suggests more progress in terms of business adoption is being made they many appreciate.

Then the gang discusses the AI vibe at a Tech Field Day event befo...

Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Jon Swartz, and Fred Wilmot break down how AI and automation are transforming the workforce and forcing a rethink of cybersecurity standards.

The Techstrong Gang discusses the real threat of AI-driven job loss, the need for retraining programs, and why industry leadership—not government policy—must drive stronger digital protection. The conversation closes on a lighter note with a discussion about Hallowee...

Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Dan O’Brien, Kate Scarcella, and Chris Blask explore how quantum computing and AI politics are reshaping global power and technology policy.

The discussion examines the U.S. government’s interest in taking stakes in quantum startups, sparking debate over favoritism, national security, and the risk of a tech oligarchy. The gang also dives into AI regulation, analyzing the White House’s position, the impact ...

Mike, Mitch, JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into why memory prices are rising because semiconductor manufacturing capacity is being allocated to meet demands for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Then the gang delves into the latest cloud computing trends following a Tech Field Day event before discussing the role technology played in betting scandals that ...

Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Mitch Ashley, and Jack Poller explore the future of cybersecurity and AI in software development, tackling the urgent need for stronger leadership, government action, and public-private partnerships to protect critical infrastructure.

The discussion dives into the vulnerabilities of AI-generated code vs. human-written code, emphasizing the importance of secure coding practices and built-in safeguards durin...