Data Protection Gumbo Demetrius Malbrough

Kelley Osburn, Senior Director of OEM and Channel Business Development at Graid Technology discuss the advancements and challenges in NVMe, Non-Volatile Memory Express storage and RAID, Redundant Array of Independent Disks technology. We also explore the future of NVMe and GPU integration, emphasizing the need for high-speed data access in AI and ML applications.

Candida Valois, Field CTO at Scality dives into the crucial topic of ransomware and the role of immutable storage in defending against such attacks. Candida emphasizes that not all immutable storage solutions are equal and highlights the importance of true immutability, particularly through S3 object storage.

Nick Howell, Global Field CTO for Cloud at NetApp discusses the evolving responsibilities and challenges faced by Field CTOs and Technical Evangelists. From navigating job market trends and salary transparency to exploring the future of AI and cybersecurity, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone in the tech industry.

Jordan Winkelman, Field Solutions CTO at Quantum discusses the impact of AI on data management, emphasizing the importance of preserving data, ensuring compliance, and protecting it from cybersecurity threats. We also delve into the role of tape storage, deduplication, and cloud solutions in modern data protection strategies, while also touching on the evolution of AI and its potential future in the industry.

Giorgio Regni, CTO at Scality discusses immutability in data storage, explaining its evolution from media-based to software-based implementations. He also highlights the complexities of immutability, including administrative controls, compliance with regulations like GDPR, and the need for effective detection and recovery processes.

Lee Caswell, SVP Product and Solutions Marketing at Nutanix highlights the increasing importance of adapting total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI) models to reflect new licensing costs. He also addresses the shift towards hybrid and multi-cloud environments, emphasizing the role of customer-managed security policies and the reduction of egress fees.