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Stephen Foskett
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Former sysadmin and storage consultant, present cat herder for Tech Field Day and Gestalt IT, future old man shouting “on-premises” at clouds

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NetApp's AI Data Engine (AIDE) integrates data governance into storage, enhancing data management with features like semantic search and metadata enrichment, while promoting collaboration across teams and safeguarding compliance. #NetAppInsight #TFDx #LinkedIn
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November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Current status: #NYC
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Anyone want to bet on whether Mike Johnson allows Grijalva to be sworn in when the House returns after their 2 month break?

#uspol
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It is ludicrous that travel from Newark airport to New York City is so difficult. Three trains and multiple tickets. Or a freaking car.
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This will be highly effective at trapping poor people in a cycle of debt!
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I've been traveling all day and didn't watch the news. How deeply did the democrats cave?

#uspol
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
For 50 years I felt like I had one of those easy #names that everyone knew how to pronounce.

Not anymore.

What happened?
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Oxide Computer Company is revolutionizing on-premises infrastructure by integrating hyperscale cloud principles into data centers, offering a secure, efficient, and easily deployable private cloud solution. #CFD24 #LinkedIn
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November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
United just sent me a $15 meal voucher as compensation for this 4+ hour late flight.

Which is nice since the delay included the lunch hour.

But…

It came while I was in my seat just before we finally took off.

#travel
November 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I'm on a plane! It was 4 hours late!
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Given the huge imaginary impact that Trump's imaginary $2k tariff rebate checks are allegedly having (reversing inflation and fixing healthcare), consider the incredible impact that would come from giving actual money to poor people!

#uspol
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The event showcased innovative networking solutions, with Cisco highlighting low-latency connectivity for AI workloads, Graphiant presenting a policy-driven Network-as-a-Service, and Nokia enhancing AIOps for improved data center operations. #NFD39 #LinkedIn
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November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A $1.17 billion partnership between Vast Data and CoreWeave signifies a trend in AI and cloud computing towards integrated storage solutions that address data management for growing AI workloads.
Vast Data’s $1.17 Billion Deal With CoreWeave Is A Leading Indicator
If there is one thing that the AI model builders and the neoclouds both agree on, it is that they do not want to worry about storage. The hyperscalers and
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November 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Such an idea! Rather than cancelling commercial flights, the FAA could cut private jet flights. Or close private airports. This would ease the burden on air traffic controllers much more than the 10% cuts we're currently seeing.

#travel

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These millionaires have a suggestion for the FAA: Cancel all private jet flights during the shutdown
Private jets make up one in six flights handled by the FAA, and taxpayers already foot the bill for their 'jet setting,' says Patriotic Millionaires.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's CloudOps suite addresses AI-driven complexity and VMware disruptions by integrating key platforms for automation, observability, and data protection, helping enterprises streamline hybrid operations. #CFD24 #LinkedIn
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November 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
1Password is evolving its approach to enterprise security through its Extended Access Management strategy, which focuses on securing logins, managing applications, ensuring device compliance, and addressing AI security challenges. #XFD14
Beyond the Vault: 1Password’s Strategic Pivot to Extended Access Management
The enterprise IT perimeter dissolved years ago, taking with it any illusion that security teams can dictate which applications employees use or which
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November 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
At NetApp Insight 2025, leaders discuss how longstanding partnerships enhance AI and data management through integration with major cloud providers and support for open-source and analytics collaboration. #NetAppInsight #TFDx #Video
NetApp Insight 2025: Building the Future Through Partnerships & AI with Spencer Sells
Event Presentations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLinuRwpnsHafBXtFtl_fe-whVbWYhyb3P At NetApp Insight 2025, Stephen Foskett sits down with Spencer ...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
At NetApp Insight 2025, Tony Chidiac discusses how AFX storage and the AI Data Engine are enhancing enterprise AI adoption by offering scalable performance and improved data management across hybrid and multicloud environments. #NetAppInsight #TFDx #Video
NetApp Insight 2025: Tony Chidiac on AFX, AI Data Engine & Real-World AI ROI
Event Presentations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLinuRwpnsHafBXtFtl_fe-whVbWYhyb3P At NetApp Insight 2025, Stephen Foskett sits down with Tony Chi...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM
At NetApp Insight 2025, a discussion highlights how NetApp is evolving storage into an intelligent data platform with AI capabilities that enhance data protection and support various AI applications. #NetAppInsight #TFDx #Video
NetApp Insight 2025: AI-Driven Data Management with Arun Gururajan
Event Presentations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLinuRwpnsHafBXtFtl_fe-whVbWYhyb3P At NetApp Insight 2025, Stephen Foskett sits down with Arun Gur...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
OH: "I just want to nip it in the butt"
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
At NetApp Insight 2025, leaders discuss the company's focus on strategic partnerships with major cloud providers and open-source initiatives to drive innovation in AI and data management. #NetAppInsight #TFDx #Video
NetApp Insight 2025: Building the Future Through Partnerships & AI with Spencer Sells
Event Presentations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLinuRwpnsHafBXtFtl_fe-whVbWYhyb3P At NetApp Insight 2025, Stephen Foskett sits down with Spencer ...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Sub throwing guy uses his fleeting spotlight to thank and praise others and remind us all to respect the rights of others. ❤️
Sub Guy DC's Sean Dunn After Beating the Wrap

11/06/2025 Washington DC
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Reposted by Stephen Foskett
My #kubecon people. I'm running a full 20-minute game show about CVEs from the @chainguard.bsky.social booth during KubeCrawl with @adrianmouat.com and the help of Ville Aikas, Courtney Bennett, and @bethfish.bsky.social. I'm so excited I haven't slept much in weeks. You have to come see it.
November 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Pure Storage's Enterprise Data Cloud, enhanced by Pure Fusion V2, aims to unify storage management across environments, promoting scalability and efficiency through automated, subscription-based, and AI-driven solutions. #CFD24 #LinkedIn
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November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Sometimes you get the bear,
Sometimes you get two orange Starburst

#karma
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM