Thriving in Ambiguity
Welcome to Thriving in Ambiguity, the channel where we explore the evolving world of technology, innovation, and the strategies shaping the future of enterprise IT. Hosted by Steve Mancini, this channel dives into cutting-edge topics like cloud computing, AI, storage solutions, and HPE’s latest advancements in the data center. Whether you’re an IT professional, a technology enthusiast, or someone curious about how modern infrastructure transforms businesses, you’ll find valuable insights here. From deep dives into HPE’s innovative products like Alletra MP Storage to discussions on industry trends and real-world applications, our goal is to inspire, inform, and spark curiosity. Join us for: Thought-provoking discussions on the future of IT and innovation. Product deep dives and how-to guides. Insights from industry leaders and special guests. Practical advice for navigating the complexities of enterprise technology.
Episodes
Just returned from the NASCIO 2025 Mid-Year Conference in Philadelphia, and there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, I delve into the key takeaways from the event, shedding light on the evolving landscape of state IT leadership.
Key Highlights:
- Cybersecurity remains the top priority for state CIOs, marking its 12th ...
A tragedy no school ever expects — and the hard lessons we learned too late.
In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, I share the real story behind a crisis at Howard High School that changed everything. As the IT Director at the time, I thought we were ready. We weren’t. And today, I’m revealing what we got wrong — and what you must get right before it’s too late.
In this episode:
- Why the best technology isn’t enough without...
AI isn’t just disrupting industries—it’s coming for companies that move too slow.
In this no-fluff episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, I sit down with AI strategist and keynote speaker Chris Carr to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening behind the scenes with generative AI. Spoiler: it’s not a “someday” problem. It’s a right now problem.
Here’s what we break down:
🚨 Shadow AI is here—and it’s not just a buzzword. Employees are bypassing IT to use generative AI tools in secret, often exposing sensitive data in the process. In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, Steve Mancini breaks down what Shadow AI is, why it’s exploding, and what organizations can do to get ahead of it.
👉 Featuring insights from AI strategist Chris Carr and real-world stories from the fiel...
In Episode 10 of Thriving in Ambiguity, I sit down with Jason Hebbe, former Deputy CIO for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to talk shop about what it really takes to lead IT in state government.
We cover everything from:
- Multi-cloud strategies that actually work
- How to rein in rogue tools across agencies
- Why partnerships fail (an...
In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, I sit down with Mike Shelborn from HPE’s Zerto team to talk about how state and local government agencies can radically rethink disaster recovery and ransomware resilience.
We break down:
✅ Why traditional backup isn’t cutting it anymore
✅ What Continuous Data Protection (CDP) actually means
✅ How Zerto he...
We all know Siri kinda sucks—but what if your AI could actually get things done for you, without even asking? That’s the promise of agentic AI, and it’s not sci-fi anymore.
In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, host Steve Mancini breaks down how agentic AI takes things to the next level—planning, reasoning, and acting autonomously. From NVIDIA’s push to make it mainstream, to ...
Join Steve Mancini on Thriving in Ambiguity as he breaks down how HPE Private Cloud Business Edition (PCBE) and HPE VM Essentials can simplify your VMware environment—or even replace it. Discover how HPE’s disaggregated hardware design lowers licensing costs, and see why the GreenLake Cloud Console is a game-changer for unified management across networking, servers, storage, and more. If you’re curious about alternati...
Being a CIO can be a lonely job, but strong partnerships, a data-driven mindset, and a clear vision are essential for success—especially in the public sector. In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, I sit down with Mac Avancena, a seasoned IT leader with over 25 years of experience in technology transformation, operations, and innovation.
We dive into the challenges of modernization in state government, AI’s role in IT strategy, ...
Join me, Steve Mancini, on this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity as we dive into the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence—covering Perception AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Physical AI. Discover how these four distinct categories intertwine and learn why some businesses choose to host their own private cloud for AI workloads. Plus, hear insights from my recent conversation with Nvidia on cutting-edge tools like NIMs, N...
In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, we explore HPE VM Essentials—a new, cost-effective virtualization alternative built on KVM. With VMware’s recent licensing changes causing sticker shock, Host Steve Mancini highlights how VM Essentials integrates seamlessly with HPE infrastructure (like Alletra MP) and offers a simpler, more flexible path for virtual machine management. If you’re looking to cut costs, reduce complexity, or ...
In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, host Steve Mancini teams up with Solutions Architect Dan Hercules for a live demonstration of HPE Alletra MP. You’ll see how features like AI-driven intent-based provisioning, real-time analytics, and data protection capabilities come together in a sleek, easy-to-manage package. Learn how Alletra MP’s disaggregated architecture, cloud-based management, and advanced data reduction technologi...
In Episode 2 of Thriving in Ambiguity, host Steve Mancini takes a deep dive into HPE Alletra MP’s advanced features, exploring how software-driven innovations like deduplication, compression, and AI-based intent provisioning are transforming modern storage environments. Steve explains how Peer Persistence ensures seamless disaster recovery, while the Data Services Cloud Console offers powerful analytics and performance insights. He...
In this first episode, we’re kicking off a mini-series on HPE Alletra MP Storage—a cutting-edge platform combining HPE’s rich storage heritage with modern, software-defined, disaggregated architecture. We’ll explore how Alletra MP revolutionizes storage with: Always-On Availability backed by a 100% uptime guarantee. Disaggregated Scale-Out Architecture, allowing you to scale compute and capacity independently. The industry’s most a...
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