👤 Addressing the "Shadow AI" Threat in Healthcare Security
Driven by clinician burnout and the desperate need for efficiency, healthcare providers are increasingly turning to unsanctioned, public-facing AI tools (like general-purpose chatbots) to assist with tasks. This practice, often referred to as Shadow AI, creates a major security risk because the data entered into these tools can leave Protected Health Information (PHI) exposed and compromise compliance with regulations like HIPAA. In the article, "In Healthcare, Threat of Shadow AI Outpaces Security as Clinician Adoption Accelerates", according to Nate Moore, Founder of Enlite IT Solutions Inc., the problem is that the pace of AI adoption is quickly outpacing security governance. The goal isn't to ban innovation, but to enable it safely. In lieu, Moore recommends a shift: instead of banning AI, organizations must create secure "AI sandboxes." These governed environments enable staff to test pre-vetted models safely, balancing innovation with data protection. đź“Ł Community Question: Given the balance between enhancing clinician efficiency and maintaining strict patient data security, what is the most vital step healthcare IT leadership should take right now to effectively manage the risks of Shadow AI? Let's discuss! Click through to read the entire article above and let us know your thoughts around it in the comments below!AI & Fintech: Can We Put Our Trust Into Autonomous Payments?
There are two distinct areas defining the transformation of the financial industry today and one of them is embracing AI, but not without risk. As Agentic AI automates payments and lending, algorithms can amplify bias, threatening the entire credibility banking is built upon. To tackle these widespread challenges, the industry is taking on a more collaborative approach by joining banks, fintechs and policymakers alike. Expert Amanda Estiverne-Colas, Director and Head of Payments Practice at Perficient, says human oversight and empathy are non-negotiables in our financial responsibility to keep banking human amidst the changes. Read the entire article: To Build Fintech for Everybody, Combine the Speed of a Startup with the Soul of a Community Bank Our community question is: What technical measures (like data cleansing) should IT/Storage teams prioritize to ensure AI models remain trustworthy and fair? Click through to read the entire article above and let us know your thoughts around it in the comments below!
Flashcrew Manchester
🤝 Flashcrew Pure Usergroup | Manchester | For our amazing customers! Connect with fellow Pure users and dive deep into the //Accelerate announcements. Learn how to extract even more value from the Pure ecosystem and get your technical questions answered by the experts. Register here: https://info.purestorage.com/2025-Q2EMEA-UKREPLHCOFY26Q3-FlashCrew-Manchester-LP_01---Registration-Page.html We also open these up to non-customers interested in Pure, helping you learn from those already benefitting from the Pure Enterprise Data Platform. Please DM me if you would like an invite.
AI is changing everything in Telco
Like every industry, AI is having a massive impact on telecom. But what do your peers think about it? We partnered with NVIDIA to sponser a research report about AI in the telecom space. It includes expert opinions plus thoughts from AI leaders at MetTel, Telus and Verizon. There's also a very informative webinar featuring Pure Storage Telecom Field CTO Patrick Lopez and Chris Penrose, VP, Head of Telecoms Business Development at NVIDIA. All the links are available in this blog post.Accelerate Breakout Replay: GenAI in Finance: Simplified, Scalable, and Ready for Real Time
This session covers simplified deployment, RAG workflows, reliable networking, real-time insights, and scalable AI compute for secure, low-latency finance AI. Speakers: Mike Russo Philip Ninan Jon Owings Ryan Avery, WWT Ed Chapman, Arista Kevin Curtis, Supermicro Prabhu Ramamanmoorthy, NVIDIA Nataraj Dasgupta, KX Systems https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/gen-ai-in-finance-ready-for-real-time/6375812645112.htmlAccelerate Breakout Replay: Leveraging the Power of AI to Gain Competitive Advantage in Capital Markets
See how Pure Storage + KX power real-time GenAI insights in capital markets, using ultra-low latency vector databases and fast data access. Speakers: Mike Russo Rob Glanzman https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/leveraging-the-power-of-ai-competitive-advantage/6375341256112.html
Boston PUG - August 21, 2025
Hey there Connecticut PUG members. I wanted to let you all know there is a Boston PUG event taking place August 21, 2025 at Trillium - Fort Point in the Seaport. If you have time to spare to hang with Pure and other like-minded, beer-loving individuals then please drive up to hang out with us. You can find more about the event at the link below: Boston PUG information link I hope some of you are interested in driving up for the afternoon. We will host a PUG in Connecticut in the near future. Stay tuned...Boston Pure User Group (PUG) at Trillium - Fort Point!
Simplify IT, Empower Data - Over a Pint at Trillium - Fort Point Join us August 21, 2025, and connect, learn, and engage with your fellow IT pros for an afternoon filled with exciting announcements from the recent Pure//Accelerate event and our vision for the Enterprise Data Cloud, as well as an engaging discussion on modern virtualization and a demo of Fusion. Fusion is a fully integrated platform that federates multiple arrays—such as FlashArray and FlashBlade—into a unified fleet, enabling centralized, cloud-like management, streamlined resource provisioning, and enhanced visibility across multi-array environments. Rob Quast, Principal Technologist from Pure Storage will be presenting on the above topics with additional input from other Pure technologists. The complete agenda is below. Please register if you plan on attending at the following link: Register Here Agenda 2:00 PM - Welcome & Cheers Light intro by host & Pure representatives. Local brew served!! 2:15 PM - Accelerate Highlights: What You Missed (or Want More Of) A high-level recap of key announcements: Fusion, Evergreen One, FlashBlade//SR2 2:45 PM - Enterprise Data Cloud: The Vision and The Why Why it matters: cutting complexity, controlling cost, and scaling for AI 3:15 PM - Fusion in Action: Simplifying Storage with Intelligence Live demo or use-case storytelling around automation, presets, and governance 3:45 PM - Break & Bites Grab a drink, mingle, enjoy local food 4:15 PM - Rethinking Virtualization in 2025 What’s next after VMware? Discuss Pure + Nutanix, KubeVirt, Azure/AWS paths 4:45 PM - Ask Me Anything (AMA) Panel Interactive Q&A with Pure team + customer guest if available 5:15 PM - Cheers & Networking Open networking, brewery tour optional We look forward to seeing you!Boston Pure User Group (PUG) at Trillium - Fort Point!
Simplify IT, Empower Data - Over a Pint at Trillium - Fort Point Join us August 21 2025, and connect, learn, and engage with your fellow IT pros for an afternoon filled with exciting announcements from the recent Pure//Accelerate event and our vision for the Enterprise Data Cloud, as well as an engaging discussion on modern virtualization and a demo of Fusion. Fusion is a fully integrated platform that federates multiple arrays—such as FlashArray and FlashBlade—into a unified fleet, enabling centralized, cloud-like management, streamlined resource provisioning, and enhanced visibility across multi-array environments. Rob Quast, Principal Technologist from Pure Storage will be presenting on the above topics with additional input from other Pure technologists. The complete agenda is below. Please register if you plan on attending: Register Here Agenda 2:00 PM - Welcome & Cheers Light intro by host & Pure representatives. Local brew served!! 2:15 PM - Accelerate Highlights: What You Missed (or Want More Of) A high-level recap of key announcements: Fusion, Evergreen One, FlashBlade//SR2 2:45 PM - Enterprise Data Cloud: The Vision and The Why Why it matters: cutting complexity, controlling cost, and scaling for AI 3:15 PM - Fusion in Action: Simplifying Storage with Intelligence Live demo or use-case storytelling around automation, presets, and governance 3:45 PM - Break & Bites Grab a drink, mingle, enjoy local food 4:15 PM - Rethinking Virtualization in 2025 What’s next after VMware? Discuss Pure + Nutanix, KubeVirt, Azure/AWS paths 4:45 PM - Ask Me Anything (AMA) Panel Interactive Q&A with Pure team + customer guest if available 5:15 PM - Cheers & Networking Open networking, brewery tour optional We look forward to seeing you!
