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
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It’s time to reclaim ‘DevOps’ for its original purpose.
September 9th, 2020 | Season 1 | 35 mins 30 secs
agile, devops
Some tech words become buzzwords and lose their meaning. In this episode of Cloud Talk, Rackspace CTO Tolga Tarhan sets out to reclaim one such word: DevOps. In just 30 minutes, he delves into what DevOps really means, how to set your company up for success in DevOps, and the best ways to build DevOps teams.
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Wishful Thinking Won’t Get People Back in the Office — but Data Science Might
September 4th, 2020 | Season 1 | 31 mins 46 secs
covid-19, data, data science, machine learning, office reopening
When should you re-open an office in a COVID-19 world? Data can show the way. In this episode of the Cloud Talk podcast, Rackspace data scientists outline how to make data and modeling work for you, empowering your company to make better, intelligent, fact-based decisions that give people real confidence and help keep them safe.
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Transformation in the City of Atlanta
August 24th, 2020 | Season 1 | 31 mins 44 secs
cto, cyber attack, it, operations, public sector, ransomware
Tye Hayes, CTO for the City of Atlanta, joins host of Cloud Talk and fellow CTO Jeff DeVerter to talk about her fascinating journey in the City of Atlanta and give insight into what it means to be an IT leader in the public sector.
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Multicloud Rises in the East
August 18th, 2020 | Season 1 | 37 mins 11 secs
asia, gaming, multicloud, technology
The Asia, Pacific and Japan (APJ) region is a no stranger to early adoption of technology, and in recent months, the adoption of multicloud is surging. Antoine Acklin, Head of Architecture & Professional Services at Rackspace Technology APJ, joins Cloud Talk to discuss what’s happening in the region and give his advice on conducting business in that part of the world.
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Founders Series: Leading through constant and unpredictable change
August 11th, 2020 | Season 1 | 35 mins 57 secs
change, cybersecurity, founder, inspiration, leadership
How do you lead through change and keep employees and customers inspired? This episode of Cloud Talk answers these questions with plenty of great advice and anecdotes from Bret Piatt, CEO of Jungle Disk, and host Jeff DeVerter, CTO of Product & Services at Rackspace Technology.
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Make Diversity an Intentional Goal When Building Cutting-Edge Tech Teams
August 4th, 2020 | Season 1 | 38 mins 36 secs
data, diversity, hiring, technology
Diversity isn’t about filling quotas and checking boxes. In this episode of the Cloud Talk podcast, key members of the Rackspace Technology data team explain how much of the team’s success stems from diversity and inclusivity. They also offer suggestions for bringing greater diversity to your own teams, and discuss the benefits diversity can bring to your entire organization.
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Building A Connective Tissue with Google Anthos
July 29th, 2020 | Season 1 | 33 mins 15 secs
cloud, covid-19, future, google
Google is a huge player in the Cloud space, with a fascinating story. In this episode of the Cloud Talk podcast, host Jeff DeVerter sits down with Nirav Sheth of Google to talk about the release of Google Anthos, how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed cloud adoption, and why it’s important to meet customers where they are.
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The Show Must Go On: Tech and COVID-19 in Creative Industries
July 21st, 2020 | Season 1 | 36 mins 12 secs
covid-19, creative, music, technology
Creative industries have been hit hard by the pandemic-related restrictions on face-to-face contact. Troy Peters, musical director at Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, shares his experiences of using new technology to keep creating during COVID-19 – a story with plenty of parallels for IT leaders to ponder during these challenging times
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The Path from Cloud Naïve to Cloud Native
July 16th, 2020 | Season 1 | 36 mins 16 secs
agile, cloud native, cloud technology, devops
Of all the ways to answer the question, “How do I become cloud native?” the first answer that typically comes to mind – technology – is also the wrong one. Listen in as Rackspace Technology's VP of AWS Solutions, and Myles Anderson, Rackspace Technology's VP of AWS Professional Services, discuss the mindsets and processes that drive cloud native success.
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Using Fortnite as Inspiration for Team Structure
July 7th, 2020 | Season 1 | 35 mins 30 secs
cloud, cloud computing, cloud team, fortnite, team structure
The cloud holds a great deal of promise for organizations — yet, many businesses have not achieved their expected cloud outcomes, often inhibited by poor cloud team structures. This episode of Cloud Talk shares insight on creating successful cloud teams inspired by a popular video game, in which players work in squads that are rewarded for collaboration, individuality and speed.
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The Technology Challenges of Reopening the Office
June 29th, 2020 | Season 1 | 31 mins 30 secs
covid-19, remote work, return to office, technology
Companies moved swiftly to set up remote workforces during the COVID-19 crisis. The return to the office will be a more gradual process, giving IT leaders more time to prepare. This episode explores what awaits them in a world where the digital workforce has arrived years earlier than planned.
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Expectations of the Post-COVID-19 Online Consumer
June 23rd, 2020 | Season 1 | 28 mins 35 secs
cloud, cloudflare, covid-19, cybersecurity, internet
Widespread stay-at-home orders pushed more users online than ever before, and this reliance on the internet isn’t expected to fade after the crisis is over. With more use, comes added expectations around customer experience. This episode of Cloud Talk explores how businesses can adapt to the new normal for customer experience.
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Leading Through a Pandemic
June 15th, 2020 | Season 1 | 32 mins 23 secs
leadership, pandemic, technology
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. Host Jeff DeVerter interviews Rackspace Technology CEO Kevin Jones in this episode of Cloud Talk and discusses how leadership made the difference as Rackspace Technology adapted to, and accelerated out of, the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why It’s Time for Your Company to Take Data Seriously — And How to Get Started
June 9th, 2020 | Season 1 | 31 mins 3 secs
artificial intelligence, big data, data, data modernization, machine learning, rackspace
More data is generated each day than ever before. So why we doing so little with it? Cloud Talk explores data strategy, and the major benefits the intelligent use of data can bring to your organization and customers alike.
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How to run your business when the world stops and everybody goes home
June 2nd, 2020 | Season 1 | 28 mins 55 secs
cloud talk, jeff deverter, oeconnection, rackspace
Millions suddenly find themselves working from home, forcing companies to rethink key aspects of their business. This episode of Cloud Talk explores the importance of communications, security, equipping and supporting staff, disaster planning, critical spending, and the importance of flexibility — all to position your organization for success in an uncertain future.
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Unlock Innovation with Containers and Serverless
May 26th, 2020 | Season 1 | 32 mins 18 secs
agile, containers, kubernetes, serverless
Containers and serverless have revolutionized the industry, abstracting it away from physical hardware — and even operating systems — albeit in different ways. In this episode of Cloud Talk, CTO Tolga Tarhan digs deeply into how embracing these technologies unlocks value and creates business benefits and opportunities, leading to innovative new ways of working that can forever positively transform how a company operates.