Devony Hof

Devony Hof is a SiliconANGLE writer covering live events with theCUBE. Growing up in a family of writers in Silicon Valley, she has long been interested in the intersection between technology and the arts. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Theatre. In her spare time, she enjoys writing plays, poetry and anything in between, as well as acting in theatre and film around the Chicago area.

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Dell homes in on sustainability efforts with AI models

Since debuting Project Helix last year, Dell Technologies Inc.’s artificial intelligence journey has grown to encompass a vast array of on-premises and cloud solutions for AI models. Now the company is looking to provide greater access. “The time to get started with AI and gen AI is here and now, and it just creates endless possibilities ...

Navigating the AI data maze: Insights from Informatica’s CIO

When thinking about artificial intelligence, the old phrase, “You are what you eat,” comes to mind, and what AI eats is data. Understanding where the data comes from and how it will impact the model is critical, according to Graeme Thompson (pictured, right), chief information officer of Informatica Inc. “For the companies that have done ...

Transforming data into insights: West Monroe and Alteryx’s collaborative edge

When it comes to running a business, sharp and speedy data analytics is the secret to success. Leveraging strategic partnerships with data analytics platforms is transforming business operations. Advanced technology and comprehensive data solutions enable companies to make faster, more informed decisions, driving both immediate value and long-term growth. This approach highlights the critical role ...

Cribl helps orgs streamline data management amid AI and cybersecurity challenges

Managing data with the demands of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity has become a burden for many companies, one which Cribl Inc. hopes to alleviate. “At our heart, we’re an integrations company, and we so firmly believe that customer data is their data,” said Abby Strong (pictured), chief market officer of Cribl, a vendor-agnostic data engine ...

New ‘Secure by Design’ pledge could transform the cybersecurity industry

The technology industry has previously been characterized by a lack of transparency around security. The new Secure by Design pledge, overseen by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security agency, could be set to change. “It’s a non regulatory solution that allows you to say ‘I can drive progress,’” said Jim Richberg (pictured right), head of cyber ...

Boomi aims to put companies on solid ground for AI integration

Amid new acquisitions focused on productivity, innovation and artificial intelligence, Boomi LP is maintaining its commitment toward being a cradle and foundation for new technologies. “Rather than us going into a room trying to build everything ourselves, we can help provide a place for them to run and generate value,” said Matt McLarty (pictured), chief ...

IT security spending keeps rising amid generative AI threats: analysis from theCUBE at RSAC

Even as companies try to cut costs, information technology security spending continues to rise in the face of increasing threats and the added complexity of artificial intelligence. “Companies are spending record budget on security — we’re having more breaches than we’ve ever had before, and the world’s gotten a lot more complicated,” said Zeus Kerravala ...

Cloudera and Red Hat team up to enhance AI cloud security

Through its partnership with Red Hat Inc., Cloudera Inc. looks to meet an increasing demand for artificial intelligence workloads with a stronger and more protected cloud infrastructure. “The power of [Red Hat] OpenShift elasticity and the combination of our streaming solutions provide [customers] an elastic solution that is cloud-native,” said Karthik Krishnamoorthy (pictured, left), vice ...

Sustainable AI: How Red Hat’s new projects help companies save energy

Amid the buzz around artificial intelligence, one issue that often falls to the wayside is sustainability, with GPUs for large language models requiring a ton of energy and resources. “It really has been the elephant in the room for some time, and there’s been a huge gap within the software ecosystem in the communities really ...

Red Hat and Nvidia join forces to help users develop AI applications

Two artificial intelligence powerhouses, Red Hat Inc. and Nvidia Corp., are partnering together to better serve enterprise and business users with AI microservices. “Everyone knows AI is going to play a critical role in their enterprise going forward,” said Steven Huels (pictured, right), vice president and general manager of the AI Business Unit at Red ...