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.

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Episodes

  • Episode 133: Exploring the Benefits & Challenges of Value-Based Care in the Digital Age

    April 11th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  28 mins 20 secs
    adapt, change, cloud, competitive, data, future, infrastructure, management, technology

    Join Jeff DeVerter as he, Josh Stern, and Vinesh Kolpe dissect how technology can enable remote patient monitoring, preventative medicine, and a true value-based care model in the United States.

  • Episode 132: The Rise of Community in Corporate America

    March 28th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  26 mins 37 secs
    adapt, change, cloud, competitive, data, europe, future, infrastructure, management, technology

    Join Jeff DeVerter and guest, Mike Ross, as they discuss culture, representation, and history in a way that honors our ancestors and provides a proud outlook for the future.

  • Episode 131: Unpacking the Digital Future of Healthcare

    March 14th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  32 mins 14 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 130: WIT: The Challenges and Benefits of Your Geography When Pursuing a Technical Career

    February 28th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  20 mins 5 secs
    cloud, cloud technology, growth, leadership, mentor, mentorship, multicloud, technology, upskill, women in tech

    In this episode, Jeff DeVerter speaks with Burcu Isiktas, Senior Leader of Value Management and Pre-Sales for the EMEA region of Cisco AppDynamics.

  • Episode 129: For the Love of the Cloud

    February 14th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  31 mins 59 secs
    cloud native, data, multicloud, research, skills, technology, trends

    Join Jeff DeVerter and Ben Blanquera, VP of Product at Rackspace Technology, as they discuss the benefits of cloud for all companies and the world at large.

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

    January 31st, 2023  |  Season 4  |  25 mins 33 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 127: The Winding Road to Passionate Pursuits

    January 17th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 37 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: Solving Water Access Problems With IoT Innovation

    July 28th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  37 mins 31 secs
    cloud, multicloud, public utilities, sustainability, tech, technology, utilities, water

    To find a solution for managing the world’s aging water infrastructure, Innovyze pushed IoT to the “bleeding-edge” — giving municipalities intelligence to prevent critical water losses.

  • Episode 123: 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 122: 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 121: 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 120: 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 119: 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 118: 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.