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ZKast, is a thought leadership series where Zeus Kerravala interviews thought leaders from the technology community. To be a guest on ZKast, please contact Zeus Kerravala at zeus@zkresearch.com

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In this #Zkast, I talk with Hardik Ajmera, VP of Product Management at Extreme Networks and we discuss Extreme PlatformOne, a comprehensive solution for managing, monitoring, and optimizing network operations. PlatformOne integrates #AI, including conversational AI, autonomous AI, and AI Canvas, to enhance network management efficiency. It aims to reduce manual tasks from hours to seconds, proactively responding to network anomalies. The platform supports various technologies like wired, Wi-Fi, fabric, and security. Migration from existing solutions like Extreme Cloud IQ is seamless, with a single click option. The goal is to empower IT teams with AI tools without adding complexity or cost.For more on PlatformOne, see: https://www.extremenetworks.com/platform-one@ExtremeNetworks

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2025 ZKast #92 with Hardik Ajmera of Extreme Networks at Extreme Connect 2025

Zeus Kerravala June 12, 2025 3:33 pm

2025 ZKast #92 with Hardik Ajmera of Extreme Networks at Extreme Connect 2025

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2025 ZKast #92 with Hardik Ajmera of Extreme Networks at Extreme Connect 2025

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In this #ZKast, I talk with Gil Vega, #CISCO of @veeam. Vega discusses his role, which evolved over five years to encompass global cybersecurity and product security. He highlights Veeam's transition from data recovery to cyber resilience, serving nearly half a million customers. Vega emphasizes the ongoing talent gap, advocating for internships and broad exposure for cybersecurity professionals. He stresses the importance of AI in handling 80% of threats, allowing humans to focus on critical 20%. Vega also addresses the need for robust identity management, employee training, and supply chain risk management, particularly in light of evolving global cybersecurity threats and the changing landscape of cyber insurance.

2025 ZKast #91 with Veeam CISO, Gil Vega

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2025 ZKast #91 with Veeam CISO, Gil Vega

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In this #ZKast I sit down with fellow analyst Bob Laliberte from theCube research as we talk Extreme Connect 2025 in Paris. We discuss the company's foundation-building through acquisitions and the introduction of Platform One, which integrates AI capabilities. Platform One includes agentic, generative, and conversational AI, ensuring human oversight. We discuss real-use cases, such as network troubleshooting and capacity planning. The conversation also touches on the importance of AI in networking, the company's market position, and their strategy to disrupt the channel.Lastly, we emphasize Extreme Networks' strength in handling tough environments and their potential for growth through AI and fabric technology.@ExtremeNetworks

2025 ZKast #90 with Bob Laliberte of theCube Research on Extreme Connect

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2025 ZKast #90 with Bob Laliberte of theCube Research on Extreme Connect

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At the recent #RSAC 2025 event, I met with Dave Russel, VP of @veeam as we discuss the convergence of data resiliency and cybersecurity at RSA 2025. Veeam's strategy involves leveraging AI for insights from backup repositories, such as natural language processing. He emphasized the importance of data resilience, noting that even non-cyber incidents like the CrowdStrike incident highlight the need for robust data protection. Veeam's 65 security integrations aim to enhance perimeter defense and recovery processes. The ransomware report showed a decrease in dwell time and ransom requests, but highlighted the risk of paying ransoms and the importance of data hygiene and encryption.

2025 ZKast #89 with Dave Russell of Veeam at RSA 2025

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2025 ZKast #89 with Dave Russell of Veeam at RSA 2025

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In this #Zkast, I meet with Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer at Zscaler to discuss the evolution of #phishing at RSA 2025. The annual phishing report revealed a 20% global volume decrease due to AI-driven targeted emails. Desai emphasized the shift from quantity to quality in phishing attacks, highlighting the importance of user awareness training and AI-enhanced defenses. He also introduced Zscaler's Breach Predictor, which uses AI to predict and mitigate multi-stage phishing attacks. Desai stressed the need for zero trust architectures and leveraging AI to fight AI-generated phishing, recommending dynamic awareness training, zero trust principles, and AI-enabled security platforms.#ZeroTrust @zscaler

2025 ZKast #88 with Deepen Desai of Zscaler at RSA2025

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2025 ZKast #88 with Deepen Desai of Zscaler at RSA2025

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In this #ZKast from #ExtremeConnect, I interview Fareed Farouq, Senior Vice President of IT and Innovation at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), about the center's operations and network infrastructure. DWTC, with a 1 million square foot venue, hosts over 400-500 events annually, including major tech, food, and healthcare events, attracting over 2.5 million visitors last year. The center is expanding with a new exhibition center. Farouq discusses the critical role of the network in supporting live demos and connectivity, emphasizing the need for rapid network setup and maintenance. He highlights their partnership with Extreme Networks which uses #ai to predict and manage network performance, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency.@ExtremeNetworks @dwtcofficial for more on the Dubai World Trade Center, see: https://www.dwtc.com/en/to learn more about Extreme Connect, visit: https://www.extremenetworks.com/extremeconnect

2025 ZKast #87 with Farid Farouq of the Dubai Word Trade Center at Extreme Connect 2025

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2025 ZKast #87 with Farid Farouq of the Dubai Word Trade Center at Extreme Connect 2025

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Dave and Zeus provide updates on 5 recent events: #MWC24, #8x8AnalystSummit, #RingCentralAnalystSummit, #HPAmplify, #Five9AnalystSummit.00:00 Intro00:55 MWC4:55 RingCentral Summit7:40 8x8 Summit13:25 HP Amplify.18:44 Five9 Analyst Summit25:25 EC24 Upcoming27:55 NVidia and AI

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Dave and Zeus discuss recent earnings reports in enterprise comms.

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2025 ZKast #92 with Hardik Ajmera of Extreme Networks at Extreme Connect 2025

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