In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman interviews Sami Badri, Head of Investor Relations at Cisco, discussing the evolution of the tech landscape from 2015 to the present. They explore the rise of cloud computing, the significance of NVIDIA's chips in the AI revolution, and the development of large language models. The discussion also touches on the current state of the tech ecosystem, including the impact of AI on businesses and the challenges companies face in utilizing their data...
In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman interviews Sami Badri, Head of Investor Relations at Cisco, discussing the evolution of the tech landscape from 2015 to the present. They explore the rise of cloud computing, the significance of NVIDIA's chips in the AI revolution, and the development of large language models. The discussion also touches on the current state of the tech ecosystem, including the impact of AI on businesses and the challenges companies face in utilizing their data effectively. This conversation delves into the current landscape of AI infrastructure, focusing on Nvidia's dominance in the GPU market, the challenges of building AI systems, and the evolving dynamics of enterprise spending. The discussion also highlights the critical energy requirements for AI development and Cisco's strategic positioning in the market as it adapts to new technological demands.
00:00 Introduction to the Tech Landscape
03:50 The Evolution of IT and Cloud Computing
11:50 The Rise of NVIDIA and AI Revolution
18:50 Understanding Large Language Models and Their Impact
25:40 The Current Tech Ecosystem and Future Trends
29:00 The GPU Race and Nvidia's Dominance
31:40 Building AI Infrastructure: Beyond GPUs
35:30 Enterprise Spending Trends and AI Integration
38:35 The Energy Challenge in AI Development
47:46 Cisco's Evolution and Market Positioning
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