Techsplainers by IBM

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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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    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?

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    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

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    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?

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    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?

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    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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    Object versus file versus block storage: What’s the difference?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores the differences between object storage, file storage and block storage, helping listeners understand how each model organizes, stores and retrieves data. The episode explains how file storage uses familiar folders and files, why block storage is often chosen for databases and performance-sensitive workloads, and how object storage supports massive volumes of unstructured data with metadata-rich, API-based access. The discussion follows a clear comparison of how each storage model works, where it fits and what tradeoffs come with it. Listeners learn why file storage is intuitive for shared content and collaboration, why block storage gives applications more direct and efficient access to data, and why object storage is a strong fit for scale, archives, media libraries and cloud-native systems. The episode also highlights the benefits and limitations of each model around usability, latency, scalability and management. Rather than treating these as either-or technologies, the episode shows how many organizations use all three together to support a range of workloads across modern IT environments. Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/object-vs-file-vs-block-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."

    Object versus file versus block storage: What’s the difference?

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    What is data storage?

    This episode of Techsplainers introduces data storage and explains why it is one of the foundational parts of modern computing. The episode explores how storage records, organizes and protects digital information so it can be retrieved and used later, whether that data lives on a personal device, in a data center or across cloud environments. It follows storage from everyday use cases like apps, photos and media to enterprise needs such as archiving, backup and disaster recovery. Listeners are guided through how data storage works, including the difference between RAM and long-term storage, and the three major storage models: file storage, block storage and object storage. The discussion also breaks down core architectures such as DAS, NAS and SAN, along with common storage media and deployment options including HDDs, SSDs, cloud storage, hybrid cloud storage, AI storage and edge storage. It also highlights the benefits of scalability, flexibility and resilience, while addressing challenges tied to security, compliance, cost and growing data demands. Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/data-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 data storage?

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    What is provisioning?

    This episode of Techsplainers explores provisioning through the lens of infrastructure as code, explaining why it is such a foundational part of modern IT operations. It breaks down provisioning as the process of setting up infrastructure and making resources available for systems and users, from servers and networks to applications, cloud services and devices. The episode also clarifies a common source of confusion by separating provisioning from configuration. Provisioning creates and allocates the underlying resource, while configuration tailors that resource for a specific workload or user need. From there, it examines several major types of provisioning, including server, network, application, cloud and device provisioning, showing how each supports a functioning IT environment. The discussion then shifts to automated provisioning and why it has become essential in DevOps-era organizations. It highlights how infrastructure as code helps automate provisioning through scripts and templates, reducing manual effort while improving speed, scalability, consistency and compliance. The episode also addresses the tradeoff of automation: while it reduces human error, mistakes in code can scale quickly if not reviewed carefully. Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/provisioning 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 provisioning?
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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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    2025 - 2026
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