Cloud Talk

Insights from experts on the frontlines of cloud technology

About the show

Cloud Talk brings you discussions on topics like digital transformation, Kubernetes, IoT, edge computing and multicloud, as told through the perspectives of the people and the companies who are living this transformation on a daily basis. In Cloud Talk, host Jeff DeVerter interviews some of the most influential figures on the frontlines of cloud technology, helping you stay connected. Jeff is CTO at Rackspace and has spent over 20 years immersed in the world of cutting-edge technology.

Episodes

  • Episode 130: Cloud Modernization with Mark Oreta of Job Target

    May 23rd, 2023  |  Season 3  |  39 mins 14 secs
    adapt, change, cloud, competitive, data, future, infrastructure, management, technology

    Host Jeff DeVerter is joined by Mark Oreta, Chief Technology Officer at JobTarget.

  • Episode 128: Navigating the Future of Digital Transformation with David Linthicum: Insights and Predictions

    February 15th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  24 mins 40 secs
    adapt, automation, change, cloud, competitive, data, digital transformation, future, infrastructure, management, migration, technology

    Join us for an engaging discussion on #CloudTalkLive with an industry expert, David Linthicum, Chief Strategy Officer at Deloitte, as we delve into the future of #digitaltransformation. From emerging #technologies to shifting business models, this #livestream will provide a comprehensive look at what organizations can expect as they navigate the rapidly evolving #digitallandscape.

  • Episode 129: Unpacking the Digital Future of Healthcare

    February 15th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  28 mins 20 secs
    cloud, cloud technology, healthcare, it, leadership, mentor, mentorship, multicloud, technology, women in tech

    The opportunities for digital transformation in healthcare will be abundant in 2023! Improvements could enhance patient care and outcomes, increase efficiency and reduce costs using technology such as electronic health records, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence. Upgraded technologies allow for better coordination of care, remote access to medical care and personalized healthcare. Join #CloudTalkLive host Jeff DeVerter, alongside Sarah Richardson from Tivity Health, and Racker Vinesh Kolpe, as they unpack the possibilities.

  • Episode 127: The Winding Road to Passionate Pursuits

    February 15th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  26 mins 44 secs
    adapt, career, change, cloud, competitive, data, future, infrastructure, kayak, management, pivot, technology

    In our first #CloudTalkLive of the year, we'll hear from Seth Ezekiel West, who reinvented his career around his passion for photography and videography after a few setbacks.

  • Episode 126: Full-Stack Observability: Bringing Developers and the Business Together

    November 29th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  30 mins 57 secs
    applications, apps, business context, cloud, data, devops, full stack observability, kpi, monitoring, multicloud, observability, security, visibility

    Join Joe Byrne, CTO of AppDynamics, as he and Jeff DeVerter discuss the impact of connecting business KPIs to the quality of the developer's code and the operations of the underlying systems.

  • Episode 125: Women in Tech: Growing up in the Tech World

    September 7th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  33 mins 2 secs
    cloud, cloud technology, growth, leadership, mentor, mentorship, multicloud, technology, upskill, women in tech

    Our #WomenInTech Tuesday #CloudTalkLive series continues with a fascinating discussion with Rachel Hegedus - long time #Racker and a previous commercial real estate agent. Learn about her journey over the past 16 years of her career.

    WomenInTech #WIT #Leadership #ThoughtLeader #FemaleLeader #CareerJourney

  • Episode 124: Sales, Side-Hustles and Success: Rebekah Panepinto

    July 19th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  28 mins 53 secs
    cloud, cloud technology, hustle, hustle culture, leadership, mentor, mentorship, multicloud, rebekah panepinto, side hustle, technology, women in tech

    Rebekah Panepinto has been a woman on a mission to make her mark in the tech industry for over a decade. We continue our #WomenInTech series on #CloudTalkLive as we discuss how her out-of-the-box thinking has led her through some interesting #career stops as well as starting her own podcast called Digital Drive which has evolved into The Rebekah Panepinto Project.

    WIT #Tech #CareerJourney #TechThinking #Podcast

  • Episode 123: If these apps could talk...

    June 30th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  32 mins 5 secs
    applications, apps, business context, cloud, data, devops, full stack observability, kpi, monitoring, multicloud, observability, security, visibility

    ...but of course, they can't. And since mere monitoring won't cut it in a cloud first world - the only place to turn is modern application observability. In this episode of Cloud Talk Live, we get to chat with Keith Llorens and Andrew Liu of AppDynamics where we will unpack what observability is and how will transform your approach to customer experience.

  • Episode 122: Correlating Application Performance and End-User Experience to Business KPI's

    June 28th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  50 mins 55 secs
    applications, apps, business context, cloud, data, devops, full stack observability, kpi, monitoring, multicloud, observability, security, visibility

    How do you correlate application performance and end-user experience to business KPI's? You need a partner offering full stack observability to optimize performance, resource allocation and uptime. From infrastructure to network to end users, observability not only finds the problem but the specific line of code that needs attention.

    Pick an application and get it monitored with AppDynamics for free here https://www.rackspace.com/lp/ctl-if-these-apps-could-talk

  • Episode 121: Trends in Cloud Data in Singapore

    June 1st, 2022  |  Season 3  |  31 mins 9 secs
    adapt, change, cloud, competitive, data, future, infrastructure, management, technology

    Cloud data trends - Live from Singapore! Shwetank Sheel works at the razor's edge of the latest trends in cloud data so join our conversation where we unpack the latest in Cloud Transformation from Singapore.

    CloudExperts #CloudTrends #CloudAdoption #ThoughtLeaders #Livestream

  • Episode 120: Summer Road Trip Kick-Off: Cloud Around the World - Northern Europe

    May 25th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  31 mins 55 secs
    adapt, change, cloud, competitive, data, europe, future, infrastructure, management, technology

    Wondering what's on the minds of Northern European CXOs? Tune in to today's #CloudTalkLive to hear Bert Stam, General Manager for Northern Europe at Rackspace Technology, reveal all the latest trends in #cloud adoption.

    CloudExperts #CloudTrends #CloudAdoption #ThoughtLeaders #Livestream

  • Episode 119: Pros and Cons of Running Oracle in the Cloud

    May 24th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  33 mins 39 secs
    cloud, edge, multicloud, oracle, private cloud, public cloud, technology

    Join Jeff DeVerter alongside Macon Medlin and Ed Shnekendorf from Oracle to chat through how Oracle really works in tandem with the cloud.

  • Episode 118: Can IT leaders who are passionate about cloud successfully manage the IT skills shortage?

    May 23rd, 2022  |  Season 3  |  37 mins 12 secs
    cloud native, data, multicloud, research, skills, technology, trends

    We surveyed 1,420 IT decision makers to find out what they saw as opportunities, impediments and the near future in cloud.

  • Episode 117: Liberate Your IoT Data to Expand Your Business Opportunities

    April 28th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  40 mins 3 secs
    cloud, computing, edge, interconnectivity, iot, multicloud, tech, technology

    While IoT device growth is exploding across industry sectors, many businesses are still missing out on opportunities to optimize their IoT-generated data.

  • Episode 116: Microsoft's Multi-Cloud Security, Compliance and Identity Efforts

    April 22nd, 2022  |  Season 3  |  31 mins 45 secs
    adapt, change, cloud, competitive, data, future, infrastructure, management, technology, women in tech

    Join Jeff DeVerter as he visits with Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President Security, Compliance, Identity and Privacy at Microsoft, as they discuss her journey into tech and cyber security, the need for more diverse views in this market, as well as the ever-changing cyber landscape.

    For all of the resources mentioned in this live, visit https://www.rackspace.com/solve/116

    Cyber #Cybersecurity #Security #Compliance #Privacy #WomenInTech #WIT #MISA

  • Episode 115: Exercising Your Strengths in Tech

    April 19th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  32 mins 11 secs
    cloud, cloud technology, innovation, leadership, multicloud, tech, technology

    Join Jeff DeVerter and strengths coach Kathy Kersten to discuss how to leverage your strengths to advance your career even in unfamiliar corporate territories.

    All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.rackspace.com/solve/115.

    CliftonStrengths #Strengths #Talents #Leader