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Big Ideas. Simplified. Join the OrionX team and guests in lively discussions of trends and products that can impact your investment decisions and change the technology options you consider.

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Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin Halving, CBDCs – OrionX Download Podcast

January 30, 2024 07:07 - 29.1 MB

Bitcoin ETF and Bitcoin halving have fueled renewed excitement in the cryptocurrency world and it is time to catch up with the state of the market again. Dr. Stephen Perrenod joins Shahin Khan to go over the latest hot topics: Wall Street entering the Bitcoin market with about a dozen Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETF), the upcoming halving of newly minted Bitcoins, and the state of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). [audio mp3="https://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OXD023_TC...

Technopolitics, a Technology Lens to Guide Policy – OrionX Download Podcast

July 31, 2023 07:48 - 20 MB

Why is technopolitics a good lens? Technology has always had a big impact on geopolitics and global competitiveness. What's special now? [audio mp3="https://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/OXD022_Techno-Politics_20230731.mp3"][/audio] The post Technopolitics, a Technology Lens to Guide Policy – OrionX Download Podcast appeared first on OrionX.net.

OrionX Download Podcast: Future System Architecture

March 30, 2023 06:25 - 36.9 MB

Adrian Cockcroft, Stephen Perrenod, and Shahin Khan get together in a free-flowing coffee-shop style discussion of future system architecture in supercomputing. [audio mp3="https://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/OXD021_Supercomputing-Arch_12-Myths_20230329.mp3"][/audio]   The post OrionX Download Podcast: Future System Architecture appeared first on OrionX.net.

OrionX Download Podcast: Crypto Winter, SBT, CBDC

February 13, 2023 08:40 - 23.6 MB

The crypto winter arrived but a lot continues to happen in the cryptocurrency industry.  Stephen and Shahin cover the current state of things, from some of the causes of significant failures, to Bitcoin's recent rise, new developments in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), and self-sovereign identity (SSI) and Soul-Bound Tokens (SBT). [audio mp3="https://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/OXD020_Crypto-Winter_CBDC_SBT_20230213.mp3"][/audio] The post OrionX Download Podcast: Crypto ...

OrionX Download Podcast: Fintech Update, CryptoSuper500, CBDC, NFT, DeFi, Regulations

August 07, 2022 03:44

The OrionX Download podcast is back with a new episode on the latest in Fintech and Crypto with Shahin Khan and Stephen Perrenod. From Stephen's newly released CryptoSuper500 report to the latest on CBDCs, NFTs, DeFi, and regulations, the team offers the same realistic perspective and analysis that have made previous episodes so popular. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/OXD019_Crpto-Update-Regulations-8th-CryptoSuper_NFT_CBDC_20220806.mp3"][/audio] The post OrionX ...

Mktg_Podcast-1: Wordle, Peloton, TikTok, Competition

February 03, 2022 06:13

This episode covers Wordle (recorded before it got acquired), marketing rants on Twitter, Peloton, Competitive Advantage, TikTok, and why CMOs, like CIOs, are like radioactive material! [audio... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

@HPCpodcast-10: HPC Market Size – “Exceptional Growth in 2021”

February 01, 2022 17:04

Doug Black and Shahin Khan are joined by Hyperion Research CEO Earl Joseph to discuss Hyperion's market findings. Topics include traditional HPC, AI, Cloud, the impact of Covid, industry and global... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

@HPCpodcast-9: Quantum Computing Status and Investments

January 26, 2022 09:00

In episode 9 of the @HPCPodcast, we cover the recent wave of news about quantum computing: melding of quantum & classical computing, error correction, financial & investment announcements,... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

@HPCpodcast-8: Intel Points to Zettascale in 2027

January 19, 2022 04:21

After SC21, Patrick Kennedy of Serve the Home online publication got quite the scoop when he met with Intel's Raja Koduri to discuss Zettascale projections and plans, stipulating a 2027 timeframe. Is... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

@HPCpodcast-7: China, TSMC, and War Games

January 12, 2022 22:45

We discuss how global competition around advanced technologies has turned geo-politics into "techno-politics" and techno-nationalism, and a recently published academic paper Chip Geopolitics: If... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

@HPCpodcast-6: Year in Review 2021

December 23, 2021 10:04

From COVID to Climate Change, Edge to Exascale, and AI to Autonomy, 2021 was an impactful year for HPC and Supercomputing, leading some of the most notable global technology advances and some of the... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

@HPCpodcat-5: Quantum Computing Market Size

December 14, 2021 22:11

Special guest Bob Sornesen of Hyperion Research joins the crew to share the results of his international study to track down the size of the Quantum Computing market. Bob unveiled these results at... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

@HPCpodcast-4: Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure (CDI)

December 07, 2021 03:00

Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure (CDI) is emerging as good way to pool, share, and flex resources to increase utilization. We discuss what makes CDI effective as we touch on the status of the... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

@HPCpodcast-3: Metaverse and HPC

December 01, 2021 09:19

Shahin Khan and Doug Black discuss the Metaverse, its consumer and industrial uses, competition for data, avatars and more realistic digital twins, commerce in the metaverse, and why so many parts of... Big Ideas in Tech with OrionX.net Research team and guests.

Crypto Mining Rankings, NFT, CBDC

November 28, 2021 23:34

Which coins actually use the "Proof of Work" algorithms, the "mining" process, and how do they rank? Why CBDCs, why not just stablecoins? What are NFTs, what is real? Stephen Perrenod and Shahin Khan discuss these topics and a few more FUD items left-over from the last podcast. Join in! [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/OXD018_7th-CryptoSuper_NFT_CBDC_20211126.mp3"][/audio] The post Crypto Mining Rankings, NFT, CBDC appeared first on OrionX.net.

@HPCpodcast-2: TOP500 at SC21

November 17, 2021 19:51

TOP500 at SC21 was highly anticipated but failed to ignite. Rumored high-end systems opted not to play while entering the conversation anyway.  However, the list is about more than the TOP10 or whether there are systems that should be there and those that should not. Looking at the whole list, we saw a few surprises. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/002@HPCpodcast_TOP500_20211116.mp3"][/audio] The post @HPCpodcast-2: TOP500 at SC21 appeared first on OrionX.net.

@HPCpodcast-1: HPC and AI Chips and Accelerators

November 16, 2021 07:38

Welcome to the @HPCpodcast where Shahin Khan and Doug Black discuss supercomputing technologies and the applications, markets, and policies that shape them. In this inaugural episode we cover HPC and AI chips and accelerators, startups, and unicorns, topics that are sure to reappear frequently. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/001@HPCpodcast_Chips_20211115.mp3"][/audio] The post @HPCpodcast-1: HPC and AI Chips and Accelerators appeared first on OrionX.net.

Cryptocurrency FUD, Fact or Fiction?

November 15, 2021 06:44

There is recurring "Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt" leveled at Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. Steve Perrenod and Shahin Khan go over the list to demystify. On the menu: intrinsic value, energy usage, slow transactions, China, etc. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/OXD017_Crypto-FUD_20211115.mp3"][/audio] The post Cryptocurrency FUD, Fact or Fiction? appeared first on OrionX.net.

Cryptocurrency State of the Market and Short History

December 28, 2020 11:54

What's behind Bitcoin's recent price hike? Shahin Khan and Steve Perrenod look at the Cryptocurrency market and its history over the past decade. They run through and explain the major new concepts that were introduced and take stock of their progress. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/OXD016_Crypto-State-of-Market-History-20201228.mp3"][/audio] The post Cryptocurrency State of the Market and Short History appeared first on OrionX.net.

Edge Computing, with Tensor Networks CTO

October 28, 2020 07:20

In this era of "Too Much Data", it is imperative to understand and have a plan for Edge Computing. We discuss it all with Bill Walker, CTO of Edge Computing pioneer Tensor Networks. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/OXD015_Edge-Computing_20201025.mp3"][/audio] The post Edge Computing, with Tensor Networks CTO appeared first on OrionX.net.

RISC-V CTO on Open Source Chips and Use Cases

September 01, 2020 02:14

Mark Himelstein, CTO of RISC-V joins us to discuss what we think will be a very important part of the information technology landscape. RISC-V has cracked the code on taking an open source community approach to chip design. We can expect to see it everywhere from embedded IoT, to communication fabrics, storage, AI, HPC, accelerators, and more. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/OXD014_RISC-V_20200831.mp3"][/audio] The post RISC-V CTO on Open Source Chips and Use Case...

What is 5G and Why is it a Big Deal?

May 12, 2020 07:46

Probably one of the best discussions anywhere about what 5G is and why it is a big deal. Shahin Khan and guest Walt Maclay, president of Voler Systems go over what 5G technology promises: speed, low latency, high density in terms of number of devices per square kilometer, better precision for positioning and location tracking, low power, high coverage, and significant back-end efficiencies, including new classes of services. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/OXD013_5...

Crypto Exchange and Internet of Value

February 24, 2020 16:31

Digital technologies are disrupting the financial services industry in many small and big ways and companies starting to look like banks. Nikolaj Vestorp, co-founder of MarketKoin and the OrionX team discuss what is changing in financial markets. MarketKoin started in Indonesia which gives it a truly global perspective. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/OXD012_Internet-of-Value-Crypto-Exchange-Blockchain.mp3"][/audio] The post Crypto Exchange and Internet of Value a...

Quantum Machine Learning (QML)

February 09, 2020 10:41

Special guest Dr. Max Henderson of Rigetti Computing joins the OrionX analyst team to discuss the short- and mid-term outlook for the intersection of AI and quantum computing and how it may affect businesses. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/OXD011_Quantum-Machine-Learning-AI.mp3"][/audio] The post Quantum Machine Learning (QML) appeared first on OrionX.net.

State of the Market: Crypto/Blockchain, Quantum Computing

December 24, 2019 11:56 - 23.9 MB

The OrionX Research team is back with Stephen, Shahin, and Dan going over the state of the market in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. The OrionX TeamOrionX is a team of industry analysts, marketing executives, and demand generation experts. With a stellar reputation in Silicon Valley, OrionX is known for its trusted counsel, command of […] The post State of the Market: Crypto/Blockchain, Quantum Computing appeared first on OrionX.net.

SC17 A Postview of the Supercomputing-17 Conference

December 30, 2017 09:48 - 44.3 MB

Shahin and Dan review some of the most important technology advances out there, as seen at the SC17 conference. They discuss changes to the TOP500, New server chips (POWER and ARM), Liquid Cooling, and Quantum Computing. Also discussed: Y2Q, Quantum Supremacy, and Quantum-Safe cryptography. The OrionX TeamOrionX is a team of industry analysts, marketing executives, […] The post SC17 A Postview of the Supercomputing-17 Conference appeared first on OrionX.net.

Cost of Data and How to Avoid Data Loss

October 25, 2017 01:53 - 23.3 MB

Brian Hellman from LINBIT joins as the guest of Dan Olds and Shahin Khan to discuss our recent blog and research paper, The Cost of Data Loss and How to Avoid It. The research goes beyond traditional “outage” of resources and lookins at the value of the data that you are not collecting when there […] The post Cost of Data and How to Avoid Data Loss appeared first on OrionX.net.

Artificial Intelligence Customer Sentiment – OrionX Industry Survey

October 08, 2017 08:49 - 41.8 MB

Co-hosts Dan Olds and Shahin Khan review the results of a recent “Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning” survey that OrionX conducted with over 300 high tech, industrial and commercial companies. See the data and find out how these trends may impact organizations’ AI strategies. The OrionX TeamOrionX is a team of industry analysts, […] The post Artificial Intelligence Customer Sentiment – OrionX Industry Survey appeared first on OrionX.net.

Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and Bitcoin, part 3

September 14, 2017 06:04 - 43 MB

Stephen Perrenod joins Shahin and Dan to make sense of Cryptocurrency/Blockchain/Bitcoin. They complete the discussion of a transaction’s journey, which they started in the last episode, and answer the common question: “can I separate Blockchain from Bitcoin?” This is the 3rd and final episode of a series that focuses on a deeper discussion of the […] The post Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and Bitcoin, part 3 appeared first on OrionX.net.

Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and Bitcoin, part 2

August 16, 2017 20:43 - 24.3 MB

We go through a transaction’s journey, explaining hash functions and public key cryptography along the way. The OrionX TeamOrionX is a team of industry analysts, marketing executives, and demand generation experts. With a stellar reputation in Silicon Valley, OrionX is known for its trusted counsel, command of market forces, technical depth, and original content. www.OrionX.net The post Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and Bitcoin, part 2 appeared first on OrionX.net.

Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and Bitcoin, part 1

July 27, 2017 22:32 - 26.2 MB

Stephen Perrenod joins Shahin and Dan to make sense of Cryptocurrency/Blockchain/Bitcoin. In this first installment, they start at the beginning: the original Satoshi Nakamoto paper that started it all. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/A004-Cryptocurrencies-BlockChain-and-BitCoin-part-1-1.mp3"][/audio] The post Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and Bitcoin, part 1 appeared first on OrionX.net.

What is new in the High Performance Interconnect (HPI) market?

July 14, 2017 20:54 - 26.8 MB

Dan and Shahin revisit the high end of the networking market, discuss what’s new, how HPI technologies stack up, and unveil the OrionX rankings of key technologies based on market, customer, and product attributes. Four OrionX research papers on this topic are available here. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/A003-Whats-new-in-the-High-Performance-Interconnect-HPI-market.mp3"][/audio] The post What is new in the High Performance Interconnect (HPI) market? appeared f...

Does Oracle have the right Cloud Strategy?

June 27, 2017 22:50 - 38.2 MB

David Simmons of Oracle and Peter ffoulkes of OrionX are Dan’s guests as they discuss Oracle’s strategy for Cloud in Enterprise IT. Dan Olds and Peter ffoulkes discuss the OrionX blog that instigated this episode. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/A002-Does-Oracle-have-the-right-Cloud-Strategy.mp3"][/audio] The post Does Oracle have the right Cloud Strategy? appeared first on OrionX.net.

Enterprise-HPC Industry Survey

June 13, 2017 21:04 - 29.3 MB

In this inaugural podcast, co-hosts Dan Olds and Shahin Khan review the results of a recent "Enterprise HPC" data center survey that OrionX conducted with over 150 high tech, industrial and commercial companies. See the data and find out how these trends may impact organizations' data center strategies. [audio mp3="http://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/A001-Enterprise-HPC-Industry-Survey.mp3"][/audio] The post Enterprise-HPC Industry Survey appeared first on OrionX.net.