23 September 2026 – AI needs a flexible, virtual infrastructure. Do you have one?

AI needs a flexible, virtual infrastructure. Do you have one?

Zoom Online Event — 23 September 2026, 10am

IT departments are coming under increased pressure as artificial intelligence pushes up the cost of memory, storage and networking. As technical and non-technical staff compete for access to the same resources, the problem of maintaining performance and stability while staying within budget is front of mind for management.

There is, however, one lever IT departments can pull to bring costs back under control: virtualisation.

Join Sam Marland, Senior Manager, OpenShift Virtualisation Leader with Red Hat, and TechCentral.ie editor Niall Kitson for a discussion of the reality of maintaining a traditional IT environment and the benefits and practicalities of OpenShift Virtualisation.

"Artificial intelligence has turned IT into an exercise in resource management," said Kitson. "Enterprise architects, CIOs, CTOs and now CAIOs, face having to account for unprecedented changes to how we work, where demands and capabilities evolve on a monthly basis. This fireside conversation with Sam will be particularly useful for anyone looking to manage unforeseeable increases in costs, from hardware and infrastructure through to token spending."

  • Niall Kitson

    TechCentral.ie

    Editor

    Niall is editor of TechCentral.ie, co-host of Ireland’s longest-running technology podcast TechRadio and moderator of the TechFire webinar series. He has been covering the tech industry in Ireland for more than 15 years.

  • Sam Marland

    Senior Manager
    OpenShift Virtualisation Leader, Red Hat

    Experienced technologist with a track record across software engineering, product and technical consulting. Deep focus on financial services, including leading a Solution Architecture team supporting the firm’s largest and most strategic financial services customers.

    Energised by partnering directly with clients and client facing teams on technical strategy and the implementation of platforms that deliver measurable business outcomes. Known for extending impact beyond immediate responsibilities by designing and delivering training programmes, executive engagement development and targeted support for specific groups.

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