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AWS is restoring operations after a massive outage disrupted internet access worldwide, affecting major platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, Fortnite, Delta, Coinbase, and several banks. The issue stemmed from a DNS failure that temporarily prevented access to data stored in AWS systems, causing widespread service interruptions and “Error 404” messages. Experts say the outage, which exposed how heavily global internet infrastructure depends on AWS, may have cost hundreds of billions of dollars. Amazon says it has “fully mitigated” the issue and continues investigating the root cause. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and guest host Kate Scarcella. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:27 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:21 - MLCommons Unveils New Standard for AI Security3:47 - Nation-State Hackers Breach F5, Endangering Thousands of Networks6:49 - Hackers Breach U.S. Nuclear Weapons Plant via SharePoint Flaws11:20 - Broadcom Unveils Thor Ultra: 800G Open Ethernet NIC

AWS is restoring operations after a massive outage disrupted internet access worldwide, affecting major platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, Fortnite, Delta, Coinbase, and several banks. The issue stemmed from a DNS failure that temporarily prevented access to data stored in AWS systems, causing widespread service interruptions and “Error 404” messages. Experts say the outage, which exposed how heavily global internet infrastructure depends on AWS, may have cost hundreds of billions of dollars. Amazon says it has “fully mitigated” the issue and continues investigating the root cause. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and guest host Kate Scarcella. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:27 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:21 - MLCommons Unveils New Standard for AI Security3:47 - Nation-State Hackers Breach F5, Endangering Thousands of Networks6:49 - Hackers Breach U.S. Nuclear Weapons Plant via SharePoint Flaws11:20 - Broadcom Unveils Thor Ultra: 800G Open Ethernet NIC

At NetApp INSIGHT 2025, the company announced several major innovations, including the new AI Data Engine, which pre-processes ONTAP data for use with LLMs and AI agents. This platform features advanced metadata management, data synchronization, data governance, and data curation, along with a built-in vector database to streamline AI workloads. NetApp also introduced AFX, a new architecture that allows independent scaling of storage and compute, built around the AFX 1K storage controller, optional DX50 data compute node, and NX224 NVMe enclosure, with support for a wide range of storage protocols. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:25 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:15 - SAP Connects to Google BigQuery4:14 - Meta and Oracle Tap NVIDIA Spectrum-X for AI Supercomputers7:51 - Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” Launches with Major Updates and New Apps11:21 - Xsight Labs, Interface Masters Launch Tahoe 3828 EXA Switc

Security researchers have figured out how to break enclaves. Sort of. In papers published this week, two independent groups have revealed their latest exploits, Battering RAM and Wiretap. They both work by attacking memory where encrypted data is stored. Both Intel SGX and AMD SEV-SNP use deterministic encryption to store data in RAM for performance reasons. These attacks can replay the data in plain text form. The catch? You need to have a hardware device, called an interposer, between the CPU and the RAM banks. You also need to watch the RAM in a very specific spot to collect the data. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open1:18 - AMD GPU contract for OpenAI5:40 - ARM case against Qualcomm dismissed10:12 - Future Amazon datacenters in orbit13:59 - Arduino Acquired by Qualcomm18:48 - Walking robots repel iRobot Founder23:04 - Veeam to Buy Securiti?27:27 - Wiretapping Trusted Enclaves35:40 - The Weeks Ahead37:40 - Thanks for Wat

Microsoft stopped a phishing attack that used AI-generated code to hide its malicious payload and trick victims. Hackers sent fake file-sharing emails from a compromised account, with an SVG file disguised as a PDF that contained hidden JavaScript. Microsoft’s Security Copilot flagged the code as AI-made because it was overly complex and unnatural, while Defender for Office 365 blocked the campaign by spotting suspicious behavior and infrastructure signals. Researchers noted that while AI makes attacks look more convincing, it also creates telltale signs that defenders can detect. The case shows how both attackers and defenders are using AI, making it crucial to prepare for more AI-driven threats. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:28 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:33 - OpenAI Launches Instant Checkout for ChatGPT5:35 - Cisco Zero-Day Puts 2M Devices at Risk9:02 - Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion Over Misleading P

NVIDIA is doubling down on AI dominance with massive investments across cloud, chips, and infrastructure. It struck a $6.3B deal with CoreWeave to secure long-term GPU demand, is investing $5B in Intel to co-develop custom CPUs and PC chips that pair Intel processors with NVIDIA GPUs, and is committing up to $100B with OpenAI to build data centers requiring 10 gigawatts of power. These moves lock in demand, expand NVIDIA’s role across computing ecosystems, and cement its leadership in the race to scale global AI infrastructure. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Alastair Cooke and guest host Scott Robohn. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open 0:36 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:22 - Hugging Face Brings Open-Source Models to GitHub Copilot Chat3:52 - Pulumi Introduces AI Agents to Automate Infrastructure Management6:51 - Cisco DevNet is now Cisco Automation 9:12 - North Dakota to Test Portable Micro Data Centers for AI in Oil Fields12:14 - Sumo Logic Launches AI Agents to Streamline C

CoreWeave, a cloud provider backed by NVIDIA, secured a $6.3 billion order for AI computing capacity, with NVIDIA agreeing to buy any unused supply through 2032. The deal highlights CoreWeave’s reliance on NVIDIA, its sole GPU supplier and investor, while boosting its role in powering AI workloads. Despite strong growth—$1.21 billion in Q2 revenue, up 207% year-over-year—the company remains unprofitable, losing $290.5 million. Major contracts, including an $11.9 billion deal with OpenAI, have fueled demand and pushed CoreWeave’s market value above $58 billion.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:25 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:20 - Tarboro Data Center Rebuff Tests North Carolina’s Development Future5:17 - Broadcom and OpenAI Team Up for AI Chips8:53 - OpenAI and Microsoft Restructure Deal12:20 - Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters is shutting down14:59 - Google Sued by Rolling Stone Owner for AI Summaries18:26 - Anthropic Report Reveals Misuse of Claude in Cyberattacks21:31 - CoreWeave and NVIDIA Strike $6.3

A U.S. judge ruled Google does not have to sell its Chrome browser in an antitrust case. Instead, Google must end some exclusive deals and share parts of its search data with rivals. The decision kept Google’s core business intact and boosted Alphabet’s stock. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and guest host Ned Bellavance. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:25 - Atassian Ends Datacenter Services in Favor of Cloud4:47 - T-Mobile and Southwest Partner for Free Wi-Fi8:30 - Red Sea Cable Cuts Cause Azure Reroute by Microsoft11:14 - Salesloft Drift Breach Tracker14:41 - Cisco Partners with VAST Data for Agentic AI Platform17:47 - Midjourney Sued by Warner Bros. to Stop IP AI Creation23:06 - Chrome Stays with Google34:13 - The Weeks Ahead 35:32 - Thanks for WatchingGuest HostNed Bellavance, Content Creator, Ned in the CloudsFollow our hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom Hollingsworth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alastair Cooke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Zelle’s parent company, Early Warning Services, accusing it of failing to protect customers from widespread fraud that cost victims over a billion dollars between 2017 and 2023. The suit claims EWS ignored known vulnerabilities and failed to enforce anti-fraud rules on its partner banks. Experts say the case raises major questions about the responsibilities of real-time payment platforms, highlighting the need for stronger security, identity verification, and consumer education. While a victory for New York could result in fines and mandated reforms, it remains uncertain whether consumers will see meaningful change or restitution. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke. Time Stamps:0:00 - Cold Open0:24 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:15 - DevOps Platforms Face Major Outages and Security Risks4:50 - Avaya Offering Staff Exit Packages8:00 - World’s first Agent-to-Agent testing la

Mary Ann Davidson, Oracle’s long-time Chief Security Officer, is leaving after nearly 40 years with the company. Known for both her leadership and controversial stances on security issues, her departure comes amid layoffs and a shift at Oracle toward AI-focused strategies. While not directly linked to recent security incidents, her exit reflects a generational change as the company brings in younger executives to tackle new cybersecurity and AI challenges.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:27 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:13 - Broadcom Expands VCF for AMD GPUs and AI5:27 - McDonald’s Hiring Bot Served Up Personal Data to Hackers9:20 - VAST Data Unveils SyncEngine to Streamline AI Data Pipelines12:33 - Nir Zuk, Founder of Palo Alto Networks, Retires15:40 - Google and Meta $10 Billion Cloud Deal18:34 - HPE Expands Agentic AI Capabilities for Juniper Mist23:58 - Oracle CSO Mary Ann Davidson Retires Amid AI-Focused Shift32:37 - The Weeks Ahead 34:48 - Thanks for Watching the Tech Field Day News Rundow

SoftBank is investing $2 billion in Intel by buying shares at $23 each, strengthening their partnership to advance U.S. semiconductor technology. Both companies said the deal supports innovation, AI growth, and next-generation digital infrastructure, with Intel playing a key role in U.S. manufacturing. The agreement is still subject to standard closing approvals. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke. 0:00 - Cold Open0:31 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:48 - AWS Gets Oracle Database Services5:24 - Cisco Sends Firewall Warning8:39 - Meta allows AI to behave like a bad person12:14 - Druva Automates Data Protection with AI Agents15:59 - Google contracts modular nuclear power for data centre growth 19:47 - Apple's Backdoor Security Demand by UK Dropped23:32 - AI maybe taking over the world, autonomous robots not so much 27:37 - A Closer Look: Intel Investors Everywhere37:12 - The Weeks Ahead: Upcoming Tech Field Day Events40:56 - Thanks for Wa

Microsoft is making GitHub part of its CoreAI team after GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke announced he’s leaving to start a new company. Dohmke will stay until the end of 2025 to help with the transition. Instead of hiring a new CEO, GitHub’s leaders will now report directly to Microsoft’s AI group, led by Jay Parikh. This move shows Microsoft’s plan to connect GitHub more closely with its AI tools and developer platform as it pushes forward in AI development. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Chris Grundemann. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:26 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:08 - CSG Acquires Arctera3:55 - Trump Calls for Intel CEO’s Resignation Over China Links7:41 - NVIDIA and AMD Agree to Share China Revenue with U.S. for Chip Export Licenses12:24 - AOL Says Goodbye to Dial-Up17:06 - Microsoft Brings GitHub Closer to Its AI Team After CEO Resigns26:57 - The Weeks Ahead28:36 - Thanks for WatchingGuest Host:Chris Grundemann, Network Infrastructure AdvisorFollo

President Trump’s new tariffs on dozens of countries are shaking global markets and hurting major companies like Apple, Amazon, and carmakers by raising costs and causing delays. Apple expects to pay $1.1 billion in tariffs this quarter, and Ford estimates $2 billion for the year. The tariffs aim to fix trade imbalances but are disrupting supply chains, slowing product launches, and raising prices. Job growth is also slowing, and experts warn the economy could suffer more if costs are passed to consumers. Some believe the pressure will speed up the use of AI as companies look to cut costs. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with host Alastair Cooke and guest host Jeffrey Powers. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:25 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:21 - Hackers Plant 4G-enabled Raspberry Pi in Bank Network4:16 - AI Observability Tools from Riverbed6:44 - Acumera to Acquire Scale Computing8:52 - Cisco Donates AGNTCY ot The Linux Foundation11:59 - Storage.AI by SNIA Targets Faster, Smarte

Intel is cutting about 24,000 jobs this year—roughly a quarter of its core workforce—as part of a major restructuring led by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The company is canceling projects in Germany and Poland, downsizing operations in Costa Rica, and slowing construction in Ohio. Intel says it overbuilt before securing enough demand and now aims to focus spending more carefully. Despite the cuts, Intel lost $2.9 billion last quarter, though it expects to save $17 billion this year and stay on track with upcoming chips like Panther Lake and Nova Lake. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:26 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:27 - AI Coding Assistants Help Developers Make Big Mistakes6:23 - Allianz LIfe Loses Most Customer Data in Hack11:14 - AI Action Plan released by White House16:07 - Palo Alto In Talks to Acquire CyberArk20:17 - Commvault to Acquire Satori Cyber24:03 - A Closer Look: Mass Layoffs Hit Intel31:54 - The We

Hackers have used a serious, previously unknown flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint server software to launch a major global cyberattack. The attack has hit U.S. government agencies, universities, energy companies, and more, but only affects on-site servers—not cloud services. Stolen data and encryption keys could let hackers keep access even after systems are patched. Microsoft has released a fix for some versions, but many servers are still at risk. Authorities in the U.S., Canada, and Australia are investigating, with over 50 organizations confirmed as affected so far. The attackers’ identity and goals are still unknown. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:31 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:46 - Stargate Datacenter Struggles to Get off the Ground5:08 - Report Reveals Top Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Healthcare9:00 - AWS Launches Tools to Help Businesses Use AI Agents12:56 - Intel Shuts Down Clear Linux OS16:33 -

A new law restores the FCC’s authority to auction spectrum and requires at least 800 MHz to be sold, potentially pulling it from the 6 GHz and CBRS bands currently used for Wi-Fi and rural broadband. While mobile carriers like AT&T and Verizon support the move for 5G expansion, critics warn it could slow Wi-Fi and harm small ISPs that rely on those bands. The law reverses earlier efforts to protect 6 GHz for unlicensed use and reflects growing pressure from the wireless industry, now backed by former FCC Chair Ajit Pai, who leads a major telecom lobby. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:27 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:38 - Rowhammer gives NVIDIA GPU a headache5:59 - Aviatrix Launches Cloud-Native Security Fabric9:04 - Is Your AI Coding Assistant Slowing You Down?11:51 - FCC Auction Power Returns, Putting Wi-Fi Spectrum at Risk16:50 - Akka Launches High-Performance Suite for Building Agentic AI Systems20

Microsoft laid off 9,000 employees, about 4% of its workforce, even as it invests billions in AI technology. Company leaders say AI will eliminate many routine jobs but also create new opportunities in advanced areas. While thousands of tech workers were displaced, demand for AI experts soared, with companies offering high salaries to attract top talent. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Alastair Cooke and guest host Gina Rosenthal. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:30 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:54 - AI Impersonation Scams Target Global Officials in Growing Threat3:52 - CoreWeave Acquires Core Scientific for $9 Billion6:46 - VMware's VeloCloud Acquired by Arista Networks8:53 - Ransomware Attack Hits Ingram Micro12:11 - Researchers Find Language Loopholes to Bypass AI Guardrails16:03 - OpenAI makes a big deal with Oracle19:43 - Microsoft Cuts Jobs as Part of Their AI Restructure26:07 - The Weeks Ahead27:41 - Thanks for Watching the Tech Field Day News RundownGuest Host:

The US Department of Justice has announced a settlement in their lawsuit agains the proposed HPE acquisition of Juniper Networks. The release says that in order for the deal to move forward, HPE must sell off the Instant On line of HPE Aruba Networking access points. Additionally, Juniper must auction a license for third parties to use Juniper AIOps for Mist. The details of the auction are complicated. Up to two companies can win the rights to the license through the bidding process and Juniper must make up to 55 employees available to be hired by one of the winners to work on the product, including incentives from Juniper for them to move companies. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:18 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:44 - Building AI destroys books and promotes stealing of books5:32 - Cisco ISE Hit with RCE Flaws8:51 - Remote management vulnerability hits servers12:49 - Microsoft Looks to Lock Windows Kernel17:28 - Hammerspace Supercharges AI and HPC on Oracle Cloud with Tier 0 Data Platform21:20

At AWS re:Inforce 2025, AWS introduced key security upgrades, including expanded identity tools, enhanced code and threat detection with Inspector and GuardDuty, and easier deployment through improved WAF and firewall features. New CISO Amy Herzog emphasized identity security, while AWS reinforced its focus on automation, secure development, and ecosystem collaboration.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:24 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:36 - Simbian Launches First LLM Benchmark for SOC Performance6:33 - Record-Breaking 7.3Tbps DDoS Attack Hits Cloudflare Client11:56 - Qualcomm Acquires Alphawave15:51 - QuantumCTek Unveils Affordable 1,000+ Qubit Control System21:12 - Teradata Brings AI Platform to On-Premises Data Centers26:08 - Chinese Hackers Build Hidden Network Using Fake LAPD Certificates30:01 - AWS re:Inforce 2025 Highlights Security, Identity, and Automation38:55 - The Weeks Ahead42:08 - Thanks for Watching the Tech Field Day News RundownFollow our hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom Hollingsworth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cisco Live was last week and the opening keynote was dripping with AI. Cisco's product lineup for the rest of the year and into the future is going to embrace AI agents and information for networking operations and security as well. CEO Chuck Robbins and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel talked all about the integration of AI into their offerings. From dashboards to NVIDIA networking technology Cisco is pushing AI into the infrastructure. One of the big discussions was around AgenticOps, the Cisco term for agent-based network operations. They also discussed how they would help build the AI data centers for the future with pod-based architectures and more. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:27 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:23 - Google Cloud Breaks the Internet5:48 - IonQ Acquires Oxford Ionics for $1.08 Billion10:27 - Synopsys & Plug and Play Democratize Chip Design Tools14:41 - Microsoft and CrowdStrike Unite to Simplify Threat Names19:01 - Cribl Copilot Automates Telemetry Normalization23