Wednesday, August 28, 2024

How DevOps is helping to rethink the need for VPNs with Modern Security

Emrul Islam (Head of Platform Innovation @TwingateHQ) talks about the evolution of remote access, application security, and enabling DevOps teams to drive security transformation.  

SHOW: 851

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #851 Transcript

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Topic 1 - Welcome to the show. 

Topic 2 - To properly solve cloud access & security pain points, companies need a tool that works for IT, DevOps, & Security teams

  • What are the challenges when trying to secure cloud access today?
  • What role do each of the stakeholders play in addressing these?
  • How much can technology really help address these challenges?

Topic 3 - How is Twingate architected differently to address these new challenges?

  • How do existing systems work?
  • What sort of architecture is required?

Topic 4 - Why is it a struggle to get these teams aligned on the right solution

  • Is there a disconnect between competing requirements and security?

Topic 5 - What is the opportunity for Devops teams to influence remote access and security architecture?

  • Why automate security?
  • How much can be automated?


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Sunday, August 25, 2024

From Kingmakers to co-pilots, what's the future for developers?

Is the market shifting from evaluating software as an economic driver to re-evaluating the cost of software in the context of how AI can improve, augment or replace developers? 

SHOW: 850

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #850 Transcript

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SHOW NOTES:

THE CLOUD WAS BUILT UPON ENABLING DEVELOPERS (“BUILDERS”)

  • The value of the developer exploded over the last decade
  • Software has reshaped most industries over the last decade

WE’RE MOVING FROM THE ECONOMICS OF SOFTWARE TO THE ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPERS

  • Code assistants for AI are the early leader in driving AI revenue
  • Do we have developer “productivity” or “creativity”?
  • Does AI have more impact on legacy code or new code?
  • How does the role of Junior vs. Senior developer change?
  • What happens to System Integrators? 

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Scale of Cloud Networking

Vinay Tripathi (Senior Member of IEEE,  Production Network Engineer @Google) talks about the evolution of backbone networks for the Cloud and Internet, future technologies and career opportunities. 

SHOW: 849

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #849 Transcript

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Topic 1 - Welcome to the show. Before we jump into cloud networking, let’s talk a little bit about your background and some of the areas you focus on today.

Topic 2 - Let’s start with something big - the anatomy of cloud backbone networks. What is the makeup of a typical cloud backbone network?

Topic 3 - What are some of the unique challenges and solutions that you need to think about in terms of scaling, reliability, securing, and maintaining these massive networks, along with the innovative solutions being implemented

Topic 4 - Looking forward, what are some of the emerging trends like intent driven networks, software defined global WAN, and the impact of AI/ML on cloud backbone infrastructure.

Topic 5 - Some people in the networking industry are concerned about the future of network engineers. Career Paths in Cloud Networking: skills and knowledge required for a successful career in this field, along with potential career paths.

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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Reflections on the Cloud Evolution (with special guest)

The summer lull has us reflecting on how the evolution of cloud computing has shaped the existing era that’s trying to figure out AI. With a special guest introduction. 

SHOW: 848

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #848 Transcript

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SHOW NOTES:

WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST LEADING OFF THE SHOW - AFTER 13 YEARS

WHAT PARTS OF THE CLOUD EVOLUTION HAVE LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR TODAY?

  1. [BAD] Shadow IT set Enterprise IT back 5-10 years, with the same responsibilities
  2. [GOOD] Technology experimentation has become the norm, from technologists to business leaders. 
  3. [BAD] We still don’t really know how to measure the cost or return (ROI) of technology spending.
  4. [GOOD] We have a new appreciation for the power of software and software development to change businesses and markets.
  5. [BAD] But we still haven’t figured how to normalize great software development
  6. [GOOD] Open source communities (e.g. CNCF, etc.) provided a blueprint for bringing new innovation to the marketplace
  7. [BAD] We saw how long it took for Cloud to be disruptive, but now that valuations are so high, we haven’t learned patience for new disruptions.
  8. [GOOD] The “cloud” way of doing things has laid the foundation for what might/will come next. 


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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Data Center Buildouts for AI

Scott Jarnagin (Founder/CEO of Caddis Cloud Solutions (Caddis Cloud Solutions)) talks about the challenges of building modern data centers to handle the growing demands of AI.

SHOW: 847

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #847 Transcript

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Topic 1 - Welcome to the show. Before we jump into Caddis Cloud, let’s talk a little bit about your background and then what led you to start  the company.

Topic 2 - Let’s begin by looking at the bigger picture intersection of today’s data centers and the growing demand for AI capabilities. How much of a change will current data centers have to go through to be able to support AI at any sort of scale?

Topic 3 - How are cloud providers, hosting companies and enterprises evolving to meet the increased demands driven by AI and other high-intensity computing processes?

Topic 4 - How would you typically advise an enterprise to think about matching the AI needs to the current and future capabilities of the market? How do they make sure their AI plans aren’t going to get sidetracked with the wrong datacenter/cloud choice?

Topic 5 - Are there elements of government development/involvement for datacenter expansion that companies should be aware of as they make future plans around AI?

Topic 6 - How frameworks does Caddis Cloud typically use to help guide companies that are looking at near-term and long-term data center plans

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Sunday, August 11, 2024

5 Storylines that will shape Cloud and AI in 2H 2024

They may not be major stories, but these 5 headlines will play an important role in how AI and the Cloud evolve in the 2H of 2024. 

SHOW: 846

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #846 Transcript

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THE ECONOMY WILL BE THE STORY OF 2H 2024 DUE TO THE US ELECTIONS

BUT WILL ANY OF THESE OTHER STORIES GET THE ATTENTION THEY DESERVE?

  1. Are VCs going to be out on AI startups?
  2. Will tech antitrust discussions become prominent in the US elections? 
  3. When will we start seeing all the early-2024 AI demos turn into reality?
  4. How much are the hyperscale cloud earnings boosted by AI spend vs. usage?
  5. Will any alternatives to VMware start to show progress in displacing the virtualization leader?


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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Cloud News of the Month - July 2024

Brian Gracely (@bgracely), Aaron Delp (@aarondelp)  and Brandon Whichard (@bwhicard) discuss the top stories in Cloud and AI from July 2024.

SHOW: 845

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #845 Transcript

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NEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"

SHOW NOTES: 

SEGMENTS COVERED IN THE SHOW:

  • Good Old Fashioned Cloud News
  • The AI Innovation Continues 
  • Trend 1 - What do you tend to do (at work, or outside work) when things seem overly bad in lots of areas? 
  • Trend 2 - Are people starting to feel like AI is more sizzle (hype) than steak (reality)?
  • Trend 3 - As you’re looking at 2HCY24 now, with all the things that happened in July, are you expecting anything new/different than you thought a couple months ago? 
  • Trend 4 - Are we likely to be in “wait and see” mode for the rest of the year, with all the political uncertainty?  


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