Windsurf Wipeout, Quantum Rumbles, and UniFi 9.3 Rolls Deep

This week on IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou unpack UniFi Network 9.3’s biggest update yet, talk about why quantum security is no longer just a buzzword, and break down the soap opera acquisition collapse of Windsurf by OpenAI. Spoiler: Google and Cognition swooped in with a surprise twist.

⏱️ Timestamps & Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - UniFi Network 9.3

Ubiquiti releases UniFi Network version 9.3, and it’s a big one. Key highlights:

•Redesigned client tables with better filtering options

•Centralized DHCP and improved IP management

•Customizable alarms and logs with 3rd-party integrations

•Enhanced content filtering with scheduling, ad blocking, and allow/block lists

•IDS/IPS powered by Proofpoint, real-time blocking via Cloudflare

•Multi-WAN with policy-based routing and SLA support

•Aimed squarely at small-to-mid enterprises — without drowning in licensing fees

https://blog.ui.com/article/introducing-network-9-3 

06:59 - Quantum Security: It’s Not Just a Buzzword Issue Anymore

Quantum computing may still require liquid nitrogen, but the quantum threat is already knocking. Lou and John discuss:

•Aptive’s call to action on post-quantum cryptography

•Signs of quantum decryption attempts in the wild

•Long-term implications for embedded systems, firmware, and legacy encryption

•The urgent need for organizations to inventory encryption dependencies

https://www.aptiv.com/en/insights/article/why-it-s-time-to-invest-in-quantum-cybersecurity 

10:43 - OpenAI Loses Out on Windsurf

The Windsurf acquisition saga gets messy:

•Microsoft’s IP entanglement derails OpenAI’s planned buyout

•Google DeepMind hires Windsurf’s top talent in a surprise pivot

•Cognition scoops up the remaining assets for integration with Devon

•A lesson in why talent acquisition sometimes matters more than the tech

https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/windsurfs-ceo-goes-to-google-openais-acquisition-falls-apart 

https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/14/cognition-maker-of-the-ai-coding-agent-devin-acquires-windsurf/ 

15:06 - Listener Feedback

Shoutout to YouTube commenter GFA_Basic32 who compared our AR glasses segment to Minority Report — and got John dreaming about ad-blocking Pie Hole for your face.

16:05 - Wrap Up

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