Techsplainers by IBM

IBM

Introducing the Techsplainers by IBM podcast, your new podcast for quick, powerful takes on today’s most important AI and tech topics. Each episode brings you bite-sized learning designed to fit your day, whether you’re driving, exercising, or just curious for something new. This is just the beginning. Tune in every weekday at 6 AM ET for fresh insights, new voices, and smarter learning. Visit podcast page: https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers

  1. 17時間前

    What is hybrid cloud storage?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores hybrid cloud storage, the approach organizations use to manage data across both on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments. It explains why many businesses no longer treat storage as a single-location decision and instead use hybrid models to balance performance, cost, compliance and scalability. The episode walks through how hybrid cloud storage works, including storing active data locally, moving older or less frequently used information to the cloud, and using cloud environments for backup, disaster recovery and large-scale analytics. It also looks at the role of policy-based data movement, orchestration and visibility in keeping data accessible across environments without creating new silos. Listeners will hear how hybrid cloud storage supports practical use cases like archiving, resilience and modernization, while also introducing the challenges that come with it, including latency, governance and security. The discussion connects hybrid cloud storage to the broader storage series, showing how it brings together ideas around performance, protection and data placement in a more flexible architecture. Learn more in https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/hybrid-cloud-storage Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers Narrated by Elly Trickett "AI tools may be used to transcribe this episode and support selected stages of the production process. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by the production team before publication."

    What is hybrid cloud storage?

  2. 1日前

    What is immutable storage?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores immutable storage, the storage approach that protects data by preventing it from being changed or deleted for a defined period of time, or in some cases permanently. Positioned within a broader data storage series, the episode explains how immutable storage differs from standard backup storage and why that distinction matters when organizations face ransomware, data corruption or strict compliance requirements. The discussion walks through the core idea of write once, read many, or WORM, and shows how immutable storage helps preserve trusted copies of information for recovery, audits and long-term archiving. It also looks at the practical mechanics behind retention periods and legal holds, along with the tradeoffs organizations need to consider when deciding what data should be locked and for how long. Listeners will hear how immutable storage supports cyber resilience, why it matters in regulated industries and where it fits among other storage approaches like flash, edge and AI storage. The episode also points toward the broader challenge of managing protected data across multiple environments. Learn more in https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/immutable-storage Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers Narrated by Elly Trickett "AI tools may be used to transcribe this episode and support selected stages of the production process. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by the production team before publication."

    What is immutable storage?

  3. 2日前

    What is AI storage?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores AI storage and shows how storage infrastructure changes when it is designed around modern AI workloads. Building on earlier discussions of data storage, storage architectures, flash, intelligent storage and edge storage, the episode shifts the focus to the demands created by model training, inference and large-scale data pipelines. The episode explains why AI workloads need more than raw capacity. It examines the need for high throughput, low latency and scalable infrastructure that can support accelerators, large datasets and constant data movement. It also looks at how AI environments rely on file, object and block storage in different ways, depending on the workload and access pattern. Listeners will also hear how data tiering, versioning, metadata, security and governance all shape effective AI storage strategies. Real-world examples from healthcare and retail help connect these ideas to practical use cases. The result is a clear overview of why AI storage is not a separate world from traditional storage, but a specialized approach built on the same foundations. Learn more in https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/ai-storage Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers Narrated by Elly Trickett "AI tools may be used to transcribe this episode and support selected stages of the production process. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by the production team before publication."

    What is AI storage?

  4. 8月14日

    What is infrastructure automation?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores infrastructure automation as the broader goal behind infrastructure as code practices. It explains how automation allows organizations to provision, configure and manage infrastructure through repeatable, code-driven workflows instead of manual processes, making it possible to operate complex hybrid and multicloud environments with greater speed and reliability. The episode breaks infrastructure automation into three core functions: provisioning, configuration management and workflow orchestration. It also shows how organizations typically build toolchains that combine products such as Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes and Jenkins to automate different stages of the infrastructure lifecycle. Along the way, it explains why guardrails, policy as code and developer self-service are essential for scaling automation safely. Listeners will also hear how infrastructure automation improves consistency, reduces risk, optimizes costs and strengthens governance across modern environments. The discussion also highlights the growing influence of AI through predictive analytics, intelligent autoscaling and automated root cause analysis. Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/infrastructure-automation Find more episodes https://www.ibm.biz/techsplainers-podcast Narrated by Alice Gomstyn "AI tools may be used to transcribe this episode and support selected stages of the production process. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by the production team before publication."

    What is infrastructure automation?

  5. 8月13日

    Terraform in IaC

    This episode of Techsplainers explores how Terraform is used to implement infrastructure as code, focusing on the practical mechanics that turn infrastructure from a manual process into a repeatable engineering discipline. It explains how Terraform’s declarative model lets teams define the end state of infrastructure in human-readable files, then automatically plan and apply changes based on dependencies and current state. The episode follows Terraform’s core workflow of write, plan and apply, showing how configuration files, state files, providers and modules work together to support consistent provisioning across cloud, on-premises and SaaS environments. It also examines why version control, reusable modules and execution plans are so central to the IaC model, helping teams standardize deployments, collaborate more effectively and reduce drift between environments. Along the way, the discussion highlights where Terraform fits alongside tools like Ansible and why its main strength is provisioning and lifecycle management at infrastructure level. The result is a clear, focused deep dive into Terraform’s role as one of the defining tools for modern IaC practices. Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/terraform Find more episodes https://www.ibm.biz/techsplainers-podcast Narrated by Alice Gomstyn "AI tools may be used to transcribe this episode and support selected stages of the production process. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by the production team before publication."

    Terraform in IaC

  6. 8月12日

    What is edge storage?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores edge storage and why storing data closer to where it is created has become increasingly important in modern IT environments. As part of a larger data storage series, the episode explains how edge storage works in locations such as factories, retail stores, hospitals, vehicles and telecom networks, where fast response times and local data access matter. The discussion walks through the main reasons organizations use edge storage, including lower latency, reduced bandwidth demands and better resilience when connectivity is limited or inconsistent. It also looks at how edge storage fits into broader storage strategies rather than replacing centralized systems entirely. Real-world applications, from video analytics to industrial automation, help show how local storage can support faster decision-making and more efficient operations. The episode also addresses challenges, including security, management complexity and the need to coordinate data across many distributed sites. Overall, it gives listeners a clear view of the benefits, tradeoffs and practical role of edge storage in a connected world. Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/edge-storage Find more episodes at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers. Narrated by Dan Segal "AI tools may be used to transcribe this episode and support selected stages of the production process. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by the production team before publication."

    What is edge storage?

  7. 8月12日

    What is intelligent storage?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores intelligent storage and how modern storage systems are evolving beyond passive data repositories. Building on a broader look at modern storage, this episode explains how intelligent storage uses analytics, automation and AI-driven insights to help organizations manage performance, capacity and resilience more effectively. The episode follows the logical flow of intelligent storage, beginning with how these systems collect telemetry and analyze workload behavior, then moving into how they support predictive maintenance, automated tiering and more efficient infrastructure use. It also examines why intelligent storage matters in environments shaped by hybrid cloud, cybersecurity threats and AI workloads that place new demands on performance and flexibility. Along the way, listeners learn how intelligent storage can help reduce manual administration, improve resource allocation and strengthen cyber resilience through anomaly detection and recovery-supporting features. The episode also addresses key challenges, including integration, governance and the need for human oversight when automation is involved. Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/intelligent-storageFind more episodes at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers. Narrated by Dan Segal "AI tools may be used to transcribe this episode and support selected stages of the production process. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by the production team before publication."

    What is intelligent storage?

  8. 8月12日

    What is flash storage?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores flash storage, a foundational technology behind many of today’s fast, responsive digital systems. The episode explains what flash storage is, how it differs from traditional hard disk drives, and why its solid-state design helps reduce latency and improve application performance. It walks through the basics of non-volatile memory, SSDs, and enterprise flash systems, showing how data is stored on memory chips rather than spinning disks. Listeners are guided through the main advantages of flash storage, including speed, durability, energy efficiency and compact physical design, while also getting a clear explanation of its tradeoffs. The episode notes that flash cells wear down over time and explains how modern systems use techniques like wear leveling and error correction to manage endurance. It also introduces different flash types and shows why organizations choose different options depending on workload needs, cost targets and performance goals. The conversation closes by connecting flash storage to broader data storage strategy and to related topics like NAND flash memory and NVMe, setting up later episodes in the series. Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/flash-storage Find more episodes at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers. Narrated by Dan Segal "AI tools may be used to transcribe this episode and support selected stages of the production process. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by the production team before publication."

    What is flash storage?
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番組について

Introducing the Techsplainers by IBM podcast, your new podcast for quick, powerful takes on today’s most important AI and tech topics. Each episode brings you bite-sized learning designed to fit your day, whether you’re driving, exercising, or just curious for something new. This is just the beginning. Tune in every weekday at 6 AM ET for fresh insights, new voices, and smarter learning. Visit podcast page: https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers

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    IBM
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    25年 - 26年
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    151
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