AI, Observability, and the Future of Digital Resilience
As digital infrastructure grows more complex, organizations are under pressure to gain clearer visibility into how their systems are performing—and whether they’re secure. With Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk and Presidio’s recent acquisition of Kinney Group, the focus is shifting toward proactive observability and practical AI adoption.This week, host Allec Brust is joined by Jim Kinney, founder of Kinney Group and leader of Presidio’s Splunk Solutions Practice, and Cory Minton, Field CTO of Splunk Practice at Cisco. Together, they break down how these shifts are helping teams apply data more effectively and move from reactive repair to proactive care.In this episode, we discuss:How Splunk supports real-time monitoring of critical digital systemsWhat proactive observability looks like in practiceThe role of machine learning and AI in managing large-scale data environmentsHow programs like Atlas help teams reduce complexity and speed up resultsAs mentioned in the episode, make sure to accelerate your cloud journey with Presidio Explores at presidio.com/explores-fso.
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Sports Betting and Gaming: Surging Users and Rapid Revenue Growth
The sports betting industry is booming, with 100% year-over-year revenue growth. How can platforms scale to meet surging end-user engagement while sustaining this rapid momentum? In this episode, the team at Presidio explores the tech and innovation driving transformation in this high-stakes sector.This week, host Allec Brust sits down with Presidio experts—Jay Donovan, National Client Executive of Betting and Gaming, and Roger Sherwood, Practicing Director for TMEGS—to discuss the remarkable growth of the sports betting and gaming industry. They dive into the technical and regulatory challenges shaping the sector’s evolution, from navigating obstacles to scaling platforms during peak game events. Discover how the TMEGS practice leverages innovative cloud solutions to stabilize platforms, process millions of transactions, and fuel ongoing growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.In this Episode:How Presidio’s PRISM solution offers guaranteed discounts on compute consumption from hyperscale cloud providers.The legal hurdles in states where sports betting remains illegal or highly restricted, and how growth strategies can unlock the industry’s full potential.Insights from streaming platforms like Netflix, including chaos engineering and building systems designed to handle high-density user activity
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The New Era of Enterprise Networking: Simplifying IT Operations
Legacy systems are holding you back. They're slowing you down, hindering innovation, and increasing your operational costs. You have so much you want to accomplish, so much that your IT teams could do, if only you had the time or support, or a simplified, modernized network...This week, host Allec Brust sits down with three experts from Presidio—Andy Richter, Enterprise Networking Practice Director; Jacquelyn Thome, Consulting Solution Architect; and Britny Bolton, Inside Solutions Architect—to explore the transformative power of automation in enterprise networking, internal company problem-solving, and beyond.Together, they dive into the tools and strategies reshaping the field, including the impactful technologies Cisco is bringing to market with AI-driven solutions.Get ready to learn how AI automation and cutting-edge technologies are shaping the future of business infrastructure and enterprise networking—and how they can seamlessly integrate into your organization's workflows.Discussed in this episode:The role of unified management platforms like Cisco Meraki in simplifying infrastructure management.How AI-powered tools are improving security operations, reducing wireless channel changes by 60%, and enabling smarter alert prioritization.Educating clients and overcoming barriers to AI adoption.Presidio Explorers, a virtual adventure campaign that takes you through journeys to scale new heights in Cloud Collaboration.
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The 2024 AI Readiness Survey: Are You Prepared for the AI Wave?
The world is evolving, and so is AI—so let’s talk about how we can handle this digital takeover in a way that makes sense for you and your business.In this episode, we chat with Presidio's Rob Kim, CTO, and Dan Lohrmann, Field CISO for Public Sector, about the clash between AI innovation and organizational hurdles. From the private sector’s FOMO to the public sector’s slow dance, we dive into the ROI debate, data challenges, and the ethical tightrope of AI adoption.Backed by insights from the Presidio AI readiness report, we tackle: Why does data quality trip us up? How do we close the gap between AI hype and preparedness? And can AI be both accurate and productive?Join us as we discuss:Aligning AI with business challenges for real ROI.Data governance and ethical oversight to mitigate risks.Preparing organizations through education and better data practices to unlock AI’s full potential.
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Game On: How VTOC is Changing the Way We Watch Hockey
In an era with nearly countless ways to enjoy sports, the stakes have never been higher to meet fans' needs and preferences using the latest technology, ensuring an experience with as few disruptions as possible.On this week’s episode, we speak with Derek Kennedy (VP of Media Operations & DevOps at the NHL), and George Santa (Client VP at Presidio). As we head into the final stretch of the Stanley Cup playoffs, we explore the NHL and Presidio’s partnership to create the Virtual Technical Operations Center (VTOC) to streamline broadcast processes and enhance video streaming quality for fans.Join us as we discuss:What allows VTOC to adapt to rapidly changing technology in sports broadcastingThe importance of data-driven decision-making in optimizing broadcast operationsBalancing traditional and next-generation broadcasting processes and technologiesWhy it’s vital to ensure everything is in the service of the game and its fans
We’ve all heard the team ‘digital transformation’, but what does it really mean? The Presidio Digital Decode series provides the starting point to begin your organization's digital transformation. Through real discussions with forefront tech innovators - from CTOs to solutions architects — listeners will learn how to apply technology of the future to solve the problems of today. Join us as our expert guests share how they’re leveraging advanced technology to tap into the limitless power of a digital future.
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