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CSNF Powers Multi-Cloud Security Analytics

The “Cloud Security Notification Framework” (CSNF) is an open-source initiative launched by the ONUG Collaborative in 2021 to address a vexing challenge in cloud computing today: how to respond effectively to the disparate and growing array of security-related alarms and notifications generated in multi-cloud operational contexts encompassing public cloud services and private cloud infrastructure. Large-scale enterprise hybrid multi-cloud environments typically feature workloads deployed across a multitude of cloud services and on-premise systems, each generating its own set of alarm and event notifications that are collected,…

Networking for AI Workloads & AI for Networking

The Future Takes Shape at The AI Networking Summit In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a foundational technology reshaping industries, the AI Networking Summit at ONUG stands as a pivotal event. This year, the Summit delves deep into the symbiotic relationship between AI and networking, focusing on the crucial components of Chips and Infrastructure within the AI ecosystem. The AI Ecosystem: A Comprehensive Landscape The AI ecosystem is a complex web that includes Chips, Infrastructure, Frameworks, and AI…

GenAI in IT Infrastructure: A Strategic Imperative

In recent years, GenAI has transitioned from a topic of academic research to a cornerstone of product innovation, sparking widespread discussion across the tech industry. As organizations consider integrating AI into their operations, there’s a pressing need for a deeper understanding of its potential applications, implementation strategies, and the specific use cases it can enhance. Why Now is the Optimal Time for AI Integration Automating Repetitive Tasks: IT professionals often find themselves bogged down by repetitive and mundane tasks that, while necessary, do not require…

AI Announcement – Inaugural AI Networking Summit to Take Place in Dallas, May 15-16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ONUG Announces Inaugural AI Networking Summit Unleashing the Power of AI in Enterprise Networking (Boston, MA) January 25, 2024 – ONUG, a leading organization dedicated to advancing the future of digital transformation, is excited to unveil the first-ever AI Networking Summit. This groundbreaking conference and exhibition will delve into the realm of AI-powered networking, exploring its transformative potential in enterprise operations, security, and networking across various industries globally. The AI Networking Summit is scheduled to take place at Union Station in Dallas on…

ONUG Social Compact: Building Trust and Collaboration in the IT Community

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the relationship between IT professionals and their networks is pivotal. ONUG stands at the forefront of this dynamic, fostering a unique social compact with its IT professional members. This compact is rooted in trust, agnosticism towards suppliers, and a commitment to the IT consumer community. A Trusted and Supplier-Agnostic Brand ONUG’s primary commitment is to serve as a trusted and supplier-agnostic brand. This principle is central to our operations, ensuring that our members receive unbiased, well-rounded perspectives on the…

ONUG IT Infrastructure Simplification Initiative

ONUG IT Infrastructure Simplification Initiative Enabling Trusted Infrastructure for Business Value Creation Nick Lippis recently blogged about The IT Industry’s New Era of Simplification. Here I reflect on how the industry reached this inflection point and introduce a new ONUG Collaborative initiative focused on helping enterprise IT professionals overcome the numerous operational challenges that arise in today’s highly complex IT environments. High Cost of Complexity in the Cloud Era Amazon’s launch of AWS in 2006 initiated a wave of unprecedented technological innovation and disruption that…

Enhancing Security in Converging IT and OT Networks

As Enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, and information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) worlds continue to converge, security is paramount. Cyber threats are growing exponentially, while also becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. Increasingly, mission-critical OT networks, which control and monitor complex physical processes, are being extended into the data center and combined with more typical IT traffic. This makes them attractive targets for cyber criminals looking to cause maximum disruption and extract as much money as possible from their victims.  In recent…

The IT Industry’s New Era of Simplification

The IT industry is entering a transformative phase focused on simplification. This shift is a response to the complexity that arose from the overbuild during the 2020-2021 phase. The rapid expansion in IT infrastructure during this period has resulted in systems that are now overly complex and challenging to manage, necessitating a streamlined approach. The Challenge of Complexity Post 2020-2021 In the wake of the 2020-2021 cycle, marked by an unprecedented surge in cloud services and remote infrastructure development, many organizations are grappling with highly…

ONUG Fall 2023: Record-Breaking Engagement and Pioneering Discussions in Network, Security & Cloud

ONUG Fall 2023, hosted by GSK in the vibrant heart of New York City on October 24th and 25th, concluded with unprecedented success, etching a new milestone in the Conference’s esteemed legacy. The event achieved the largest attendance in ONUG’s history. With attendee registration reaching nearly 1,400, ONUG Fall marked a significant 35% growth from the previous year. This was the 24th iteration of the ONUG Conference, which has now become an essential congregation for networking, security and cloud professionals, thought leaders and innovators across…

ONUG Fall Private 5G Event Retrospective

Private 5G Conference and Exhibitors On October 24th, we held a successful Private 5G Event at ONUG Fall 2023 in New York City. I want to personally thank each of the speakers and moderators who participated in the eight lively and informative conference sessions that day. Feedback from attendees and speakers was uniformly positive, and everyone present was able to engage in the type of dialog and interaction that can only happen at an in-person event. Cradlepoint/Ericsson, Oceus and, the 5G Open Innovation Lab exhibited…