Stephen Foskett

Stephen Foskett

About the Author:

Stephen Foskett is an active participant in the world of enterprise information technology, currently focusing on enterprise storage, server virtualization, networking, and cloud computing. He organizes the popular Tech Field Day event series for Gestalt IT and runs Foskett Services. A long-time voice in the storage industry, Stephen has authored numerous articles for industry publications, and is a popular presenter at industry events. He can be found online at TechFieldDay.com, blog.FoskettS.net, and on Twitter at @SFoskett.

Articles by Stephen Foskett

Is Kubernetes A Good Fit For Edge Computing?

February 6, 2023

As we delve into edge computing, one topic that has come up repeatedly is the applicability of Kubernetes as an orchestration platform. Originally created for large-scale cloud environments, Kubernetes has become popular from the datacenter to the edge. But is it really a good fit?

What Is Edge Computing and Why Can’t We Stop Talking about It?

January 31, 2023

In this Gestalt IT Roundtable Discussion, Stephen Foskett, and guests Koroush Saraf, Gina Rosenthal, Scott Loughmiller and Roy Chua dissect edge computing to reveal the lesser-known minutiae, and help wrap our heads around this emerging computing paradigm that everybody is gushing over.

What Are the Limits of Edge Computing?

January 27, 2023

As I recently wrote, edge computing is a technology that allows for processing and storage of data closer to its source. This can be beneficial for applications that require low latency, such as real-time video, retail, or industrial IoT or control, but there are some limits to what works at the edge. All of these will be part of the discussion during Edge Field Day next month.

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