Cloud Talk

The Journey to Cloud — From Data Center to Cloud Native

April 8th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  40 mins 4 secs

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In this episode of Cloud Talk, CTO of Rackspace Technology APJ, Emma Pudney, discusses the evolution of the technology innovation — from infrastructure to modernization. She shares her perspective on how, thanks to the modern cloud, companies are no longer shackled by their own limitations. They can embrace true innovation thanks to a robust toolbox of cloud native apps available to everyone. Hear about “cool” innovations underway at several companies, what it's like for women in tech, and advice for making the leap to technology modernization.

What’s the Beef with Tech Buzzwords?

March 30th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  31 mins 4 secs

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In this episode of Cloud Talk, Rackspace Technology CTO Jeff DeVerter and Microsoft Partner Technology Strategist Kent Kingery tackle the buzzwords that bug them the most. By tearing down the hype and misunderstanding around DevOps, distributed cloud, the edge, serverless and plenty more, the discussion brings their original meanings – and purposes – back to the surface.

How to Deal with Online Security in an Age of Cloud Native Environments

March 24th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  35 mins 28 secs

Security is a constant battle. You must do everything right all the time, but a threat only needs to get past your defenses once. In this episode of the Cloud Talk podcast, Rackspace Technology security expert Gary Alterson draws on 25 years of industry experience to explain how threats have changed and outlines vital security steps that can help keep your company safe — now and into the future.

The Tech Behind the Industry – Music

March 19th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  55 mins 45 secs

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Since the advent of the Internet, there’s been an abundance of disruptive companies try to claim their piece of the musical industry pie. Discussing how technology has changed the music industry on this episode is guitarist Thom Pankhurst, producer Steve Dady and entertainment industry attorney Barry Shrum.

The Making of a Modern Private Cloud

March 2nd, 2021  |  Season 2  |  47 mins 44 secs

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Private cloud remains an important aspect of an effective cloud posture. But it might not be how you remember it. This episode of Cloud Talk goes in-depth with three IT leaders to explore the history of private cloud, how it has evolved and where it’s going.

Introducing AI & U

February 24th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  41 mins 57 secs

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AI & U is a new podcast by Rackspace Technology all about AI. Listen in on the first episode with Joe Davison, Research Engineer at Hugging Face. Joe joins host Mark McQuade for a chat about one of the hottest topics in AI: Natural Language Processing. Be sure to subscribe to AI & U if you enjoy this episode! https://aiandu.fireside.fm/

The Tech of Survival

February 23rd, 2021  |  Season 2  |  25 mins 1 sec

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Host Jeff DeVerter walks us though how he used technology during winter storms in Texas to troubleshoot freezing pipes and power outages.

You May Need to Go Back to Basics Before RPA

February 19th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  38 mins 16 secs

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The promise of RPA may be bright. But to start solving problems with RPA, you need to understand the data chain in your organization. In the latest Cloud Talk episode, Rackspace Technology CTO of EMEA Simon Bennett and host Jeff DeVerter discuss the principles that need to be considered before deploying RPA.

The Tech We Love

February 12th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  41 mins 43 secs

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Love is in the air! Doug Lieberman with Dell Technologies, Matthew Juliana with AWS, Rohit Kelapure with Google and Kent Kingery with Microsoft join host Jeff DeVerter this Valentine’s Day to discuss which tech trends they’re loving most these days.

You’re not alone: The role of partners in your cloud journey

February 9th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  38 mins 29 secs

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Due to the complexity of IT transformation, an expansive list of cloud service providers has emerged. To discuss the cloud ecosystem and the role of partners on a cloud journey, Paul Croteau, Channel Field CTO, Rackspace Technology, joins host Jeff DeVerter on the latest episode of Cloud Talk.

The Tech Behind the Industry: Digging Into the World of Agtech

January 27th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  49 mins 45 secs

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The way we farm is damaging the planet, and now there’s a movement to re-engineer the industry. To dig into the world of agtech and regenerative agriculture, we invited Lew Moorman, Co-Founder of Scaleworks and Soilworks Natural Capital, and Sarah Nolet, Founder of AgThentic, on to Cloud Talk.

The World Is Ripe for RPA

January 21st, 2021  |  Season 2  |  39 mins 28 secs

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Robot Process Automation (RPA) has the potential to transform professions and businesses. On the latest Cloud Talk, Rajesh Radhakrishnan, EVP of Intelligent Automation & Digital Workforce Solutions at Automation Anywhere, joins Jeff DeVerter, CTO at Rackspace Technology, for a deep dive into RPA.

Re:Invent Roundup: It’s AWS Anywhere

January 14th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  32 mins 51 secs

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What are the main talking points from Re:Invent 2020? In the latest episode of Cloud Talk, four experts from Rackspace Technology breakdown the recent announcements from AWS and give their opinions on which developments are the most interesting.

Replay: Powering Developers at Every Level

January 4th, 2021  |  Season 1  |  38 mins 52 secs

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How can businesses drive digital transformation, reduce development costs and increase overall efficiency? We revisit this "best of" episode of Cloud Talk with Scott Guthrie, EVP of Cloud + AI at Microsoft this week. Jeff and Scott discuss the shift towards low-code technology and how it's enabling people everywhere to innovate in new ways.

Replay: Leading Through a Pandemic

December 30th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  32 mins 51 secs

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There's no way to fully prepare for a world-shattering event like a global pandemic, but there are ways to effectively manage the changes it brings. We revisit this "best of" episode of Cloud Talk with Rackspace Technology CEO Kevin Jones this week. Listen in for a look back on how Rackspace Technology adapted to, and accelerated out of, the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Best of Cloud Talk Season 1

December 23rd, 2020  |  Season 1  |  34 mins 19 secs

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Cloud Talk has covered a lot of ground over the last six months, with topics including recovering from a major cyberattack to leading through a pandemic. Here’s a special episode with a selection of the best bits from Season 1.