Kicked off Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025 in Minneapolis with an inspiring inauguration speech from the Red Hat leadership team Jen Bailin, Jen (Fissel) Haaf, Todd Gaske, Michael Bantz, Vincent Tsugranes. The focus on open-source innovation, hybrid cloud transformation, and AI-powered enterprise solutions truly set the stage for a day filled with learning and collaboration. Highlights from the event: • The opening keynote addressed how AI is evolving from a buzzword to a practical, production-ready tool for organizations of all sizes emphasizing Red Hat’s commitment to making AI accessible and reliable in hybrid and cloud-native environments. • Key product announcements, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, advanced AI offerings (Red Hat AI Inference Server), and exciting strategic partnerships with major technology leaders like Amazon, Intel Corporation, Google, and Microsoft. • Engaging hands-on labs, customer spotlights, and breakout sessions that showcased real-world solutions in automation, security, and modernization all with a genuine spirit of openness and collaboration. Personally, it was energizing to network with industry peers and Red Hat experts, gain fresh perspectives on embracing generative AI, and see firsthand the vibrant community driving enterprise innovation. Grateful for the opportunity to be part of this tech journey! #RHSummit #Innovation #AI #OpenSource #BloomingtonMN

Ever wondered why speaking your mind in tech can ruffle feathers? This video dives into the speaker's experiences with industry pushback for expressing candid opinions. From questioning the cost-effectiveness of cloud computing to challenging popular narratives, he shares stories of how these viewpoints sparked unexpected hostilities and calls for his removal. The takeaway: understanding the hidden forces at play is crucial for navigating the complexities of the tech world. It's not just about technology; it's about the courage to voice honest opinions, even when they challenge the status quo. #leadership #techindustry #cloudcomputing #innovation #strategy #communication

We’re seeing it everywhere: Teams are shrinking. Budgets are tight. Hiring is frozen. And yet, the work isn’t going away. There’s still pressure to innovate. And the urgency to modernise is still very real. So what’s the move? 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. The ones who know your systems, understand your culture, and care about getting it right. You don’t need to pause progress. You just need to invest differently. We’ve seen companies take support agents and turn them into certified cloud engineers. And operations leads become automation specialists. Not in years, but in weeks. Because when you give your team the tools and the time, they don’t just adapt. They lead. At Blue Road Academy, we’ve built training programs for moments like this: Focused, in-house, and cloud-ready. So you can do more with the people who are already on your side. #Upskilling #CloudSkills #DigitalTransformation #HiringFreeze #InHouseTraining #LearningAndDevelopment #FutureOfWork #BlueRoadAcademy

Hey folks! I'm back on the Microsoft campus with another walk-and-talk episode to get you hyped for Microsoft Ignite in San Francisco this November! This time, I bumped into my good friend Jeremy Winter who’s deep in the world of Azure infrastructure and AI innovation. We chat about what’s coming to Ignite, how AI is transforming everything from compute to storage, and why this year’s in-person experience is going to be awesome. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned pro, Jeremy drops some solid advice on how to make the most of your time at Ignite (hint: have a plan and don’t be shy!). Plus, we talk travel tips, running shoes, and where to grab a bite near the Moscone Center. If you're an IT Pro heading to Ignite, this one's for you.

Do you recognize when it’s time to change, or do you wait until circumstances force your hand? My tech epiphany came just in time!⏳ Imagine managing today’s business landscape with the technological equivalent of a horse and buggy. Stuck in digital mud, struggling to reach my destination. That was me before I discovered the power of cloud technologies. • Initial Hurdles: Daily operations felt like dragging a heavy chain uphill. My systems were outdated, and productivity lagged, reminding me of moments in sports when athletes face defeat due to subpar equipment. • The Cloud Liberation: Transitioning to the cloud felt like switching from a dusty analog world to seamless digital operations. Inspired by stories of industry leaders tapping into cloud technologies to revolutionize customer interactions, I saw a pathway to redefine my processes. Real-World Implementable Actions: 1️⃣ Conduct a Technological Audit: Walk through your current tech landscape with a magnifying glass. Spot inefficiencies like you would weeds in a garden.   - Step 1: Map out your processes from start to finish.   - Step 2: Include team feedback to uncover hidden pain points. 2️⃣ Engage With the Cloud Community: Learn from others who’ve made the leap. Imagine a mentorship session that can sharpen your insights to facilitate smoother transitions.   - Step 1: Join forums or online communities focused on cloud technologies.   - Step 2: Attend webinars to hear firsthand experiences and tips from peers. What to Do Now: - Initiate a half-day workshop based on what you’ve learned about cloud solutions. - Prioritize changes starting with departments that will benefit most. - Embrace training sessions for smooth adaptation across teams. Once up and running, the newfound efficiency was palpable. It’s like a sprint race Super Mario finishing his line with ease—agility coupled with power brought immense satisfaction. Do you think your organization’s current tech stack needs an overhaul? What’s stopping you from making that transition? Let’s discuss how to embark on this transformative journey! 🗣️ #CloudTech #TechUpgrade #BusinessOptimization #TransformationJourney #CloudComputing

🚀 Just wrapped up an incredible day at Red Hat Summit: Connect in Washington, DC – a great opportunity to dive deep into the future of enterprise IT, AI, and open source innovation. One of the biggest highlights for me was learning more about OpenShift Virtualization. It’s exciting to see how organizations can: 🔹 Run VMs and containers together on a single, unified OpenShift platform 🔹 Simplify operations by modernizing legacy workloads without a massive re-architecture 🔹 Gain flexibility to scale across hybrid cloud, data center, and edge environments 🔹 Reduce cost and complexity while accelerating the move toward cloud-native applications ✨ Key takeaways from the event: We’re moving from the cloud era to the generative AI era, and open source will be at the heart of this transition. Unified AI & application platforms (like OpenShift) help balance innovation with efficiency. Partnerships (Intel, Axiom Space, and others) show how technology ecosystems can turn uncertainty into strategic advantage. Hands-on labs and breakout sessions reinforced the need for practical, scalable approaches to AI and modernization. Grateful for the chance to connect with peers, Red Hat experts, and industry leaders — and excited to apply these insights to real-world challenges. #RedHat #OpenShift #OpenShiftVirtualization #HybridCloud #GenerativeAI #OpenSourceInnovation

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗽𝘂 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Every once in a while, you come across a leader whose perspective reframes how you think about tech and leadership. I recently had the chance to speak with Sandeep Kaipu, on our Conversive Talk. Sandeep leads platform services for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) at Broadcom, shaping the private cloud and AI infrastructure that power some of the world’s largest enterprises. What stood out to me about Sandeep wasn’t just his deep technical knowledge, but 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲.  He says it best: “𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦.” His upcoming book, 𝘈𝘐 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 (2025), explores that intersection beautifully: balancing logic and empathy, systems and storytelling, technology and trust. 𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲:  • Infrastructure is no longer plumbing, it’s the foundation of insight and creativity.  • Leadership is service, helping others see their own potential more clearly.  • Curiosity is the only sustainable strategy. If you’re passionate about AI, engineering, or leading teams through transformation, this conversation is a must-read. https://lnkd.in/guNgwqNQ #ConversiveTalks #Leadership #AI #Engineering #TeamCulture #AIEngineering

The adaptable enterprise: Why AI-readiness is disruption-readiness AI is a powerful tool, but your business needs the right foundation—and culture—to sustain it. In this new Red Hat e-book from SVP, Chief Strategy Officer Mike Ferris, you’ll learn how to build an AI-ready enterprise that’s prepared to turn change into innovation.

🚀 Participation Beats Perfection “Progress won’t slow down for our comfort. Participation beats perfection.” — Eric Wiley A.I. and connectivity (cloud, etc.) tools are here. The illusion of control, such as ignoring the landscape, is fading. Opting out used to feel safe — it isn’t anymore. Progress moves whether we participate or not. Two things changed: 1️⃣ Access exploded. Anyone with curiosity and a keyboard can explore. 2️⃣ Speed accelerated. What took weeks now takes minutes. 🚌 Get on the bus — even if you don’t love the route. You don’t have to master every change. You just have to participate. Start small: ✅ Pick one AI tool. ✅ Use it on a real task. ✅ Refine your prompt. ✅ Save what works. 💡 Try this: “Summarize this report into 5 bullets for execs. Plain language. Include one risk and next step.” ⚙️ Guardrails: Protect data. Own your output. Codify what works. Bottom line: Progress won’t wait. Get on, learn the stops, and help drive. Your first step isn’t mastery — it’s asking a better question today. — Eric Wiley Wiley Performance Advisory Your Wingman on the Next Big Push.

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 “𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁.” 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁. I remember walking into a steering meeting and realizing — we’d built something valuable, but no one knew what “done” looked like. That’s when I started using a simple lens (suggested by a peer): Every pilot actually has three phases. Safety → Efficacy → Scaling.  • Safety: Can we test safely enough to learn fast?  • Efficacy: Does it actually deliver measurable impact?  • Scaling: Have we defined what graduation looks like? Once we reframed around those three phases, everything clicked. The next pilot had a clear exit plan as it went from phase to phase — and it graduated in 9 weeks. Pilots aren’t meant to live forever. They’re meant to graduate through the phases and need a strong review if stuck in a phase too long. Which phase tends to trip your teams up most? — I share practical insights on IT strategy, AI adoption, and Copilot readiness. By day at ShareGate, I help IT leaders with Microsoft 365 migration, tenant consolidation, and governance. #ITTransformation #Microsoft365 #ITStrategy