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Tech Sessions

Tech Sessions

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 This is the show for IT leaders looking to move fast, optimize costs, and protect against the latest security threats in their IT environments. In each episode, discussions tackle one aspect of IT, from cloud computing and digital workplace to modern infrastructure and cybersecurity. If you're looking to stay ahead in the game, enhance your organizational agility, and secure your digital assets, you've come to the right place.2024
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  • Ep. 11 - Tech Sessions - Google Cloud Next '25 Recap: Cloud and AI Innovation

    Ep. 11 - Tech Sessions - Google Cloud Next '25 Recap: Cloud and AI Innovation
    Apr 28 2025

    Opening Summary

    In this episode, Jeff Dickman (Senior Director of Cloud at e360) and Roy Douber (Principal Architect, Observability, e360) dive deep into the major announcements from Google Cloud Next ‘25. From Unified Security to cutting-edge AI agent ecosystems, this episode is packed with insight into how Google is pushing the envelope on cloud, security, and AI innovation.

    Topics Covered

    • Google Unified Security: How Google's multi-cloud security vision is transforming cybersecurity.
    • The Rise of AI Agents: Why Google’s AI agent ecosystems could redefine customer experiences and enterprise workflows.
    • Cloud WAN and the Borderless Backbone: How Google's global network is a game-changer for enterprise connectivity.


    Key Takeaways

    • Google is leading in multi-cloud security with its Digital Twins approach, simulating environments like AWS and Azure to identify and patch vulnerabilities faster than competitors.

    • AI agents are moving beyond chatbots: Google's Agent Development Kit allows enterprises to build complex, multi-agent workflows that improve customer service, retail personalization, finance operations, and more.

    • Cloud WAN offers a 40% improvement in global network performance, enabling faster, more secure, and more resilient connectivity across regions — without the need for complex SD-WAN setups.

    Mentions & References

    • Google Unified Security

    • Digital Twin Security Testing

    • Agent Development Kit

    • Cloud WAN

    • Sphere Vegas AI Projects (Wizard of Oz Recreation)

    • Model Context Protocol (Anthropic Labs)


    Time Stamps with Highlights

    • [00:00] Intro and Google’s Digital Twins for Security — Roy explains why Google's simulation of AWS, Azure, and GCP environments is a security game-changer.

    • [03:00] Google Unified Security Across Clouds — Jeff and Roy talk hybrid cloud security management and its relevance to industries like healthcare, finance, and retail.

    • [08:00] AI Agent Ecosystems — Exploring how Google's agent-driven architecture empowers new automation and customer interaction use cases.

    • [10:00] Wizard of Oz Sphere Project — Roy shares a mind-blowing example of AI upscaling old movies for ultra-high-res 360-degree screens.

    • [14:00] Agent-to-Agent Protocols — A look at Google's A2A protocols and how they enhance multi-agent collaboration.

    • [18:00] Retail, Finance, and Customer Support AI Use Cases — From personalized shopping to banking automation, real-world examples.

    • [26:00] Google's Cloud WAN Announcement — How Cloud WAN leverages Google’s undersea cables and internal backbone to deliver a 40% latency improvement.

    • [29:00] Simplifying Enterprise Networking — Why Cloud WAN could help organizations retire legacy SD-WAN and MPLS setups.

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    About the Show

    Technology Sessions podcast is a show for IT leaders looking to move fast, do more with less, and protect against the latest security threats in their IT environments.
    Each episode covers one critical aspect of IT, from cloud computing and the digital workplace to modern infrastructure and cybersecurity.

    About e360

    e360 delivers specialized technology solutions across Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Modern Infrastructure, and Managed Services — helping enterprises drive digital transformation with top-tier expertise.
    Visit us: www.e360.com
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    45 mins
  • EP. 10 - Tech-Sessions - 2025 Enterprise Browser Masterclass

    EP. 10 - Tech-Sessions - 2025 Enterprise Browser Masterclass
    Mar 10 2025

    Enterprise browsers are transforming how organizations approach security and user experience. In this episode of Tech Sessions, Al Solorzano (VP of Digital Workplace, e360) and Jon Via (Principal Architect, e360) dive deep into enterprise browser technology and its impact on modern workplace solutions.

    Topics Covered:
    - What is an enterprise browser and how it differs from standard browsers
    - Key capabilities and features of enterprise browsers
    - Use cases for VDI replacement and third-party access
    - Security considerations and implementation strategies
    - Cost optimization opportunities

    Key Takeaways:
    - Enterprise browsers offer a balance between security and user productivity
    - They can serve as alternatives to traditional VDI and VPN solutions
    - The technology works well for contractor/third-party access scenarios
    - Implementation requires alignment between security and application teams

    Mentions & References:
    Companies discussed:
    - Island - www.island.io
    - Citrix - www.citrix.com
    - Microsoft - www.microsoft.com

    Time Stamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    01:37 - Defining Enterprise Browsers
    04:38 - VDI Replacement Use Cases
    08:05 - Security Features & User Experience
    14:24 - Third-Party Access Solutions
    20:41 - Industry Applications
    24:09 - Implementation Tips
    29:15 - Cost Optimization Strategies
    34:50 - Final Thoughts & Recommendations

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    About the Show:
    Technology Sessions podcast helps IT leaders move fast, do more with less, and protect against security threats in their IT environments.

    About e360:
    e360 delivers specialized technology solutions across Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Modern Infrastructure, and Managed Services, driving digital transformation for global and national enterprises.

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e360solutions
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 9 - Tech Sessions - Dynatrace Perform 2025 Recap with Observability Experts

    Ep. 9 - Tech Sessions - Dynatrace Perform 2025 Recap with Observability Experts
    Feb 27 2025
    Dive into Dynatrace Perform 2025 with e360's Barry Hen (Field CTO) and Roy Douber (Sr. DevOps Expert and Observability Lead) as they break down the most exciting announcements and innovations from this year's conference. Learn how Dynatrace is revolutionizing observability with AI-powered enhancements, predictive analytics, and comprehensive platform integrations.Topics CoveredAdvanced AI capabilities including enhanced Davis AI for real-time troubleshootingObservability for AI features to monitor and improve AI responsesPredictive analytics for proactive outage preventionGrail platform enhancements and querying capabilitiesDeveloper productivity improvements through acquisition of Rookout for live debuggingPlatform consolidation benefits and tool rationalizationAutomation engine enhancements and integration capabilitiesKey TakeawaysDynatrace is positioning itself as a complete platform that provides all necessary tools in one place, similar to "a chef having all tools in the kitchen at the right place"AI investments are paying off with both causal AI and generative AI capabilities that reduce MTTRThe platform's ability to predict outages before they happen represents the "Holy Grail" of observabilityCompanies implementing Dynatrace have reported developer productivity increases from 30% to 70-80%Tool consolidation (from 36+ tools down to primarily Dynatrace) offers both hard and soft cost savingsMentions & ReferencesDavis AI - Dynatrace's AI assistant with both causal and generative capabilitiesRookout - Live debugging tool acquired by DynatraceCSPM/KSPM - Kubernetes security posture management featuresGrail - Dynatrace's data storage and analytics platformTime Stamps with Highlights[00:00:36] Introduction to Dynatrace Perform 2025 with Barry Hen and Roy Douber [00:01:26] How AI has expanded the addressable market for observability tools [00:02:18] The "chef in the kitchen" analogy explaining Dynatrace's holistic approach [00:02:55] New security modules (CSPM, KSPM) and AI capabilities announced at Perform [00:03:24] Deep dive into Davis AI enhancements combining causal and generative AI [00:05:31] Observability for AI capabilities that capture and improve user questions and responses [00:06:50] Predictive analytics for proactive outage prevention - "The Holy Grail" [00:08:14] Advancements in Grail platform and its competitive logging capabilities [00:09:49] Automation engine capabilities, integrations with Terraform, Ansible, and incident management [00:11:49] The platform approach serving different enterprise roles from developers to C-suite [00:13:20] Live debugging with Rookout acquisition for real-time issue resolution [00:14:46] Impact on developer productivity - increasing coding time from 30% to 70-80% [00:15:40] Tool rationalization - reducing from 36 tools to primarily Dynatrace [00:16:48] Hard costs vs. soft costs in observability platform decisions [00:19:33] Future direction of Dynatrace - the "Meta model" of implementation and acquisition [00:21:21] Growing extension ecosystem and marketplace opportunities [00:23:16] Market expansion from $18B to $50B for observability according to Barclays [00:24:27] Areas for improvement - networking capabilities identified as a potential gapFollow UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e360solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/e360solutionX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/e360_solutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@e360solutions🎙Want more from Tech Sessions episodes? Download the podcast: https://www.e360.com/tech-sessions-podcastListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-sessions/id1746943226 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11SppyRAtHRJv1SKgdMGqDAbout the ShowTechnology Sessions podcast is a show for IT leaders looking to move fast, do more with less, and protect against the latest security threats in their IT environments. In each episode, discussions tackle one aspect of IT, from cloud computing and digital workplace to modern infrastructure and cybersecurity.About e360e360 excels in delivering specialized technology solutions across Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Modern Infrastructure, and Managed Services, driving digital transformation for global and national enterprises with top-tier expertise. Visit us: www.e360.com
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