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Technology Now
HPE news. Tech insights. World-class innovations. We take you straight to the source — interviewing tech's foremost thought leaders and change-makers that are propelling businesses and industries forward.
Episodes
Technology NowEdge computing and AI
In this episode we are looking at an emerging field which is bringing together two transformative fields in tech - edge, and AI. Traditionally, the intense…
Technology NowHPE CEO and President Antonio Neri on HPE Discover 2024
In this episode we are looking ahead to the Enterprise tech event of the year, HPE Discover Las Vegas, which is on during the week of June 17th 2024. It’ll see…
Technology NowTackling burnout in cybersecurity
In this episode we are looking at a growing issue in the tech field: Burnout among cyber security professionals. A report shared by the Information Systems…
Technology NowAurora - The world's second exascale computer officially recognized
In this episode we are looking at computers going fast. ‘Exascale’ means a computer is running a billion, billion operations every second. At the 2024 ISC…
Technology NowThe Technology Now: Today I Learned special edition
In this episode we are taking a break from the norm to bring you a few of the amazing stories from the world of science and technology that haven’t quite made…
Technology NowZero Trust Network Access and Virtual Private Networks: The VPN vs ZTNA showdown
In this episode we are looking at why people are moving away from Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, and are navigating towards Zero Trust Network Access, or…
Technology NowExploring the tech behind Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World Resort
We're celebrating May the 4th be with you. Yes, it's Star Wars Day and we've been given incredible behind the scenes access at none other than Star Wars…
Technology NowSynthetic data and the next generation of AI creativity
Today we’re discussing synthetic data - that is, data trained by AI and computer simulations, rather than gathered from the real world. Now, generating…
Technology NowThe potential of AI for stopping cyber security threats
According to a report published by the UK National Cyber Security Centre in January 2024, Artificial intelligence will increase the number and the severity of…
Technology NowThe balancing act of AI in healthcare
AI in healthcare is considered an enormous opportunity. Diagnosis, drug discovery, treatment and triage – all are hot topics for new AI tools and assistance…
Technology NowHow can we avoid the human being a security weakpoint?
For the last decade, messaging around cyber security has often followed a similar pattern: Make people fear the consequences of being hacked. We are only…
Technology NowScience on the edge of space: Exploring the possibilities opened up by HPE Spaceborne Computer 2
In this episode we are revisiting HPE Spaceborne Computer 2, the supercomputer at the edge of space, speeding around above our heads on the International Space…
Technology NowHow a supercomputer on the International Space Station is revolutionising science on the edge
In the next couple of episodes we’re going to be looking at HPE Spaceborne Computer 2 - a supercomputer on the International Space Station (ISS) that’s…
Technology NowHow the public sector is dealing with cyber security in hybrid cloud
In this episode we are looking at how the public sector is embracing the hybrid cloud model and what steps need to be taken to be certain our information, as…
Technology NowHow IT is revolutionizing the tricky world of car manufacturing
Tech is having a transformative effect on manufacturing, nowhere more so than in car manufacturing. IT is involved in every step of the process chain: from…
Technology NowEncouraging future generations into STEM
Despite a huge boom in technological innovation around the world and an expanding tech industry, the number of graduates who have come from STEM subjects…
Technology NowFacing the ethical concerns of AI
The ethical question of AI has been at the forefront of its development. Today, there is a global rush to establish legal and ethical frameworks around AI…
Technology NowWhy does the circular economy matter to IT? HPE's Technology Renewal Center re-visited
We’re back in the studio this week, revisiting Michael’s trip to HPE’s Technology Renewal Center in Erskine, Scotland. There, over three million pieces of IT…
Technology NowThe end-of-use tech finding a new life at HPE’s Technology Renewal Center
According to 2023 figures from the World Economic Forum, around 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste is produced every year worldwide. Combating that is HPE’s…
Technology NowHow AI is creating a digital twin of the human brain
According to Alzheimer Disease International, there are 10 million new cases of dementia across the world every year. That’s the equivalent of a new case every…
Technology NowExploring the Isambard AI supercomputer
The UK’s fastest supercomputer, the Isambard-AI, is due to be completed in Summer 2024. According to the teams involved, it will reach up to 200 quadrillion…
Technology NowHow open source is leading the way for collaborative innovation in AI
The term “open source” is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It originally started out as a rebellious gesture to allow everybody access to programmes…
Technology NowIntelligent Courses at the Ryder Cup Europe: Revisited
Golf is arguably one of the most challenging sports in the world from a logistical and operational standpoint. Especially when it comes to connecting the…
Technology NowDashboards in IT Ops, and the benefits Opening up your IT infrastructure to all
It’s the second of our two-part edition on IT operations. Last week we looked at the emergence of convergence, and this time, we’re examining the idea of data…
Technology NowConvergence: How Ops, Dev and SRE are coming together
Convergence is an idea that’s been bubbling under the surface of IT operations for some time. The concept involves bringing Dev Ops, IT ops and SRE under one…
Technology NowAccessibility: How technology is leading the way
December 3rd marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In this episode, we’re taking a look at how advancements in technology are shaping people…
Technology NowHPE Discover Barcelona: Analyzing Fidelma Russo's AI and sustainability keynote
"In this episode, we’re heading back to the floor of HPE Discover event in Barcelona to bring you the highlights of the keynote speech by HPE Chief Technology…
Technology NowHPE Discover Barcelona: Analyzing Antonio Neri's AI-focused keynote
In this episode, we’re coming to you very nearly live from the floor of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Discover event in Barcelona to bring you the highlights of…
Technology NowWhat the European Union AI Act means for our organizations
The text of the European Union AI act was passed with a hefty majority in June 2023. It's one of the most stringent and wide-reaching pieces of legislation…
Technology NowApprenticeships and tackling the tech skills gap
There’s an acute shortage of candidates for tech jobs – in fact, research suggests tens of millions of potential roles are going unfilled. In a poll with…
Technology NowWhy does it seem like 5G is rolling out so slowly – and why it is worth the wait
5G technology has been rolling out since 2019. But in large parts of the world, population coverage is still at less than 50%. Why? And why, where 5G exists…
Technology NowHow can satellites boost the world's socio-economic prospects?
According to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, the number of satellites has risen dramatically since 2021. But has this translated into…
Technology NowWhat can we learn from maritime shipping's journey to net zero?
According to the International Maritime Organisation or IMO, there are more than 50,000 commercial ships registered in the world today, which combined carry…
Technology NowThe conferences where cyber security experts and 'underground researchers' meet
In the world of cyber security, there are occasional events which bring together people from all sides of the spectrum. One of those events is the Black Hat…
Technology NowAir Traffic Control: Why just tiny errors can ground planes
In light of the recent issues with Air Traffic Control computers in the UK and US, grounding thousands of flights due to poor quality data and broken tables…
Technology NowAI and conservation: Striking the right balance
Alongside tackling global warming, conservation and protecting the diversity of our natural world is a global priority. AI plays a huge role, from analysing…
Technology NowConnecting the impossible: Intelligent courses at the Ryder Cup
Golf is undeniably one of the most challenging sports in the world from a logistical and operational standpoint. Especially when it comes to connecting the…
Technology NowWhat organizations can learn from Formula E: Part 2
Formula E is one of the most exciting motor racing championships in the world. The all-electric series takes place across 16 races and features 11 teams racing…
Technology NowWhat organizations can learn from Formula E: Part 1
Formula E is one of the most exciting motor racing championships in the world. The all-electric series takes place across 16 races and features 11 teams racing…
Technology NowEnergy: Tech to make more and use less
Right now, we need a lot more energy. In 2023, on average we use 60 kilowatt hours of electrical energy, each, per day. That's enough to boil approximately 600…
Technology NowThe Metaverse: Are we ready for world 2.0?
The metaverse is a misunderstood phenomenon. Since becoming championed by Mark Zuckerberg in 2021, it’s become synonymous with Augmented and Virtual reality –…
Technology NowZero Trust: What major organizations should be asking
Cyber security, and within that Zero Trust and SSE, is a huge deal for organizations both in terms of the implications and the cost. Implementing a proper…
Technology NowShould we stop overlooking AR and VR?
AR and VR are sometimes seen as forgotten technologies when it comes to enterprise IT. They've made waves in the gaming world, but even so, are still…
Technology NowGenerative AI: Should organizations be concerned?
Generative AI is a hot topic right now. So much so it’s the subject of transatlantic talks. In this episode, we’re exploring some of the emerging concerns…
Technology NowHPE Discover 2023: The Wrap-up
HPE Discover 2023 was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from the 20th-22nd June. Thousands of delegates and customers gathered to network and explore the cutting-edge…
Technology NowIs your AI sustainable?
AI is huge business. But it’s also having a huge effect on our carbon emissions: The storage, cooling, and processing power required to train a large language…
Technology NowHPE Discover 2023: Your pocket guide
HPE Discover 2023 is being held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from the 20th-22nd June 2023. It’s one of the highlights of the enterprise technology calendar…
Technology NowAI may soon use our voice to diagnose illness
We humans are social animals, and we communicate a lot with our voices - much more than just in the words we speak. So if our voices can communicate emotion…
Technology NowCan data end bureaucracy?
Applying for driver's licenses. Filing for permits. Applying for aid or benefits. The world is a bureaucratic place, and it cost individuals, organisations…
Technology NowBreaking the glass ceiling: part 2
In the second of our two-part mini-series on women in tech, we're talking to Hewlett Packard Enterprise CTO Fidelma Russo about her experiences of rising to…
Technology NowBreaking the glass ceiling: part 1
Just 33% of the workforce are women. So why is there such a gap and what can be done about it? In the first episode of a two-part mini-series, we're talking to…
Technology NowThe beautiful rise of esports
In 2022, between 300 and 500 million people globally watched esports events in one form or another. And with huge audiences come huge revenues and prize pots…
Technology NowHow tech is essential for contingency in the public sector
For the public sector, it’s critical to be highly resilient in turbulent times through short-term challenges, long-term issues, sudden policy changes and…
Technology NowHiring outside the box: How diversity of thought is changing STEM
The tech industry is ever-changing, and with new processes and technologies comes demand for new skillsets. Unfortunately, the traditional STEM degree to…
Technology NowKeeping the economy afloat with AI
In this episode, we’re joined by HPE Chief Technologist Adrian Lovell. We're looking behind the scenes at how economists and banks are increasingly using AI to…
Technology NowWinning at the edge with Oracle Red Bull Racing's Christian Horner
This week we feature a very special guest, CEO and Team Principal Christian Horner from Oracle Red Bull Racing. We discuss the power of data, and their recent…
Technology NowHow great design can alleviate workplace stress
Workplace stress is something most of us will experience at some point. But there are some fields where the stakes are that much higher. The decisions made in…
Technology NowWhere expertise and tech meet: AI in healthcare
It's not entirely surprising that AI in healthcare is considered an enormous opportunity. Doctors and clinicians are overworked and stressed, and patients are…
Technology NowWhy Crypto's rocky path matters
It's fair to say crypto currency is the wild child of the tech field. From currencies climbing 40% in a day to collapsing overnight, Crypto is rarely out of…
Technology NowWhy poor AI is skewing representation
AI is a great tool for lifting the burden of repeatable, predictable tasks off humans. Until it isn’t. The fact is, a lot of AI is biased and even…