In this discussion, Ramana Jonnala, CEO of Coho Data, and JR Rivers, CEO of Cumulus Networks, delve into how consumer hardware is revolutionizing the data center landscape. They highlight the shift from proprietary to open, mobile-inspired components, like ARM chips and flash memory. The conversation touches on the need for flexibility in infrastructures and embraces the innovative potential of open-source solutions. Ultimately, they explore how these changes could disrupt traditional vendors and reshape enterprise IT.
