Mark Albertson

Mark Albertson is a senior writer for theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming studio. He is an experienced technology reporter, recognized by Onalytica as a "Who's Who In Cloud Influencer" and named to Peerlyst’s “24 Powerful Cybersecurity Journalists.” Prior to SiliconANGLE, Mark wrote for the San Francisco Examiner, Blasting News, and CBS-Bay Area.

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Docker CEO leans in on Build Cloud and testing to give time back to developers

When Docker Inc. introduced its new Docker Build Cloud service in January, the company made it clear that the offering would allow developers to save significant time in turning raw code files into a functioning application. This acceleration of the build process by offloading computations from a developer’s machine to the cloud is already seeing ...

AI leads the agenda as CNCF and Nvidia executives highlight need for Kubernetes in training models

Key leaders in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation or CNCF community picked up where they left off at last year’s KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe by focusing on the role of Kubernetes in artificial intelligence during keynote presentations today in Paris. “Every segment was about AI and machine learning,” said Dustin Kirkland (pictured, left), analyst for ...

What to expect during Google Cloud Next: Join theCUBE April 9-11

In 2024, Google Cloud is poised to amplify its presence in the hyperscaler market, becoming an even more formidable competitor. There has been recent news signaling Google Cloud’s progress. Parent company Alphabet Inc. announced earnings in late January that showcased its cloud operation as a bright spot, with revenue growing 26% in the last quarter. ...

Four insights you might have missed from theCUBE’s coverage of MWC Barcelona 2024

MWC, the telco industry’s annual February gathering in Barcelona, has evolved into an event where the technology world’s leading trends are on full display. From the adoption of artificial intelligence throughout the infrastructure all the way to the edge, to the integration of cloud platforms and innovative data management solutions, the telco community is entering ...

IBM executive calls for reality check on AI and continued focus on telco APIs

Two of the major topics of discussion at MWC Barcelona this week have been around artificial intelligence and application programming interfaces or APIs. For an executive from IBM Corp., the conversation around AI can be frustrating in the midst of significant industry-wide interest. “I’m a little bit frustrated, if I’m honest, about some of the ...

Collaboration at MWC: Industry analyst sees cloud and telco companies forming closer ties

MWC, formerly Mobile World Congress, used to be a show about the telco industry. As demonstrated by the presentations and hallway conversations at this week’s gathering in Barcelona, MWC is now about how the major cloud providers and telco companies will work more closely together, a key theme that stood out strongly for one analyst ...

Analysts dissect Cisco’s challenges and its path toward AI networking

At a time when numerous tech companies are jockeying for a lead position in artificial intelligence, Cisco Systems Inc. has found itself having to play catch-up. Two analysts from theCUBE Research participated in a briefing at MWC Barcelona on Tuesday in which Cisco’s chief executive Chuck Robbins discussed his firm’s challenges. Earlier this month, the ...

VMware streamlines software-defined services with latest enhancements for Edge Compute Stack

Broadcom Inc.’s VMware subsidiary took several steps today to address the edge computing environment with a focus on making it easier for customers to modernize networks and create new services. The company announced edge computing products designed to simplify delivery of software-defined services for a multi-network and multicloud orchestration platform incorporating 5G and edge devices. ...

Juniper Networks’ CEO Rami Rahim weighs in on AI, edge opportunity for telcos and HPE acquisition

Juniper Networks Inc. has been pursuing a number of artificial intelligence enhancements for its portfolio over the past year. It’s part of the company’s firm belief that AI networking offers solutions that chief technology officers and chief information officers need in today’s enterprise. “Typically, 70% to 80% of the effort that is exercised by their ...

Kyndryl partners with HPE in private 5G strategic alliance for expanded connectivity

Kyndryl Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. have joined forces to provide managed edge-to-cloud services for multinational customers. The two major companies announced an alliance on Monday to develop and deliver LTE and private 5G wireless services. The alliance between the firms is designed to provide customers with an ability to enhance the integration of ...