DALY Technology Pulse

The Extreme Takeover: AI-Powered Networking and What It Means for SLED

We planned a podcast. Extreme Networks [https://www.extremenetworks.com/] planned a takeover. Everybody won. In this episode of the DALY Technology Pulse, we hand the mic — officially and enthusiastically — to the team from Extreme Networks for a deep dive into Platform ONE, their all-in-one AI-powered networking platform built to simplify the way organizations manage connectivity, security, and infrastructure. The conversation zeroes in on what matters most for State, Local, and Education organizations: shrinking IT teams doing more with less, zero trust mandates that need to actually get implemented, ransomware threats that aren't slowing down, and AI that's supposed to help — not complicate — the picture. For this episode, Rick from DALY sat back, drank his coffee, and let the experts do what experts do. The result is one of the most information-packed conversations we've had on the Technology Pulse — and one that every SLED IT leader, administrator, and decision-maker should hear. Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at DALY.com [https://www.daly.com/]. Producer: Shawn Smith

Tech in 10: Wi-Fi 7 Goes to School & RAMmageddon - The Sequel Nobody Asked For

Your network is about to get a major upgrade — and your next laptop is about to get a lot more expensive.  In this episode of DALY's Tech in 10, Rick dives into the Wi-Fi 7 wave sweeping schools and government campuses, why Georgetown University just went all-in on a campus-wide wireless overhaul, and what Multi-Link Operation actually means for a cafeteria full of Chromebooks.  Then, everyone's favorite budget nightmare is back: RAMmageddon got worse. Memory prices jumped another 90% this quarter, Apple hiked MacBook prices, analysts say the sub-$500 laptop might be going extinct, and Elon Musk says he might just start making his own chips. Cool. Cool cool cool.  Rick connects the dots between your wireless roadmap and your device budget, and explains why the smartest move right now is treating them as one conversation — not two.  Ten minutes. Two stories. One very strong cup of coffee. Producer: Shawn Smith

Tech in 10: RAMmageddon & The Conference Room That Fixed Itself

Your next laptop might cost a lot more — and your conference room might finally stop embarrassing you.  This episode of DALY's Tech in 10 breaks down the global memory chip shortage that's driving device prices through the roof (they're literally calling it "RAMmageddon"), what it means for schools and government agencies planning their next refresh, and why you might want to buy now before your budget takes the hit.  Then, we head to ISE 2026 in Barcelona where AI is quietly learning to fix your broken meeting rooms before you even walk in the door. Plus: Google Meet and Microsoft Teams are finally playing nice, and Rick has feelings about it.  Ten minutes. Two stories. Zero broken projectors. Producer: Shawn Smith

Tech in 10: The Compute Episode — Why Your Next Hardware Refresh Can't Wait

Is your organization staring down a fleet of aging desktops, laptops, or workstations? You're not alone.  In this episode, Rick from DALY breaks down why Virginia and Maryland SLED organizations need to start their compute conversations now — not next quarter.  With DRAM prices up over 170%, OEMs announcing 15-20% price hikes, and shortages projected through 2028, the window to lock in pricing is closing fast.  Plus, we dig into what to actually look for in a technology partner (hint: it's more than just a quote), why OEM-certified in-house repairs mean faster turnaround and local accountability, and how DALY helps schools, agencies, and universities stretch every dollar of their hardware budgets.  Ten minutes (or so). No fluff. Just the stuff IT leaders actually need to hear. Producer: Shawn Smith

When Ransomware Hits: Building a Recovery Plan That Actually Works

You've got firewalls. You've got endpoint detection. But when ransomware locks your agency's data at 2 AM, how fast can you actually get back on your feet? In this episode, Rick from DALY sits down with Marlin McVay, Public Sector CTO and CISO at Cohesity, to break down why cyber resilience isn't the same as cybersecurity—and why treating recovery as an afterthought is a recipe for disaster. Marlin explains why security teams and infrastructure teams often don't talk until it's too late, shares the sobering stat that puts your odds of a ransomware attack at two in three, and reveals why some agencies end up in a "death loop" of recovering and re-detonating over a dozen times before they realize what's going wrong. Plus: why tabletop exercises are like D&D campaigns (helpful, but not the real thing), zero trust principles for your backup environment, and what a true cyber resilience maturity model looks like. Key Topics: * Cyber security vs. cyber resilience—the critical distinction * Breaking down silos between IT infrastructure and security teams * Zero trust capabilities for backup and recovery systems * Why practice beats planning when the worst happens * Cohesity's unified approach to data protection Guest: Marlin McVay, Public Sector CTO & CISO, Cohesity