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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Episode 89: Women in Tech Tuesday
February 1st, 2022 | Season 2 | 32 mins 15 secs
cloud technology, product management, tech, technology, wfh, women, women in tech, work from home
Welcome to Cloud Talk Live, Episode 89: Women in Tech Tuesday. Before we dive into the conversation, all of the resources for this episode can be found at https://www.rackspace.com/solve/89.
Now let's get onto the first installment of "Women in Tech Tuesday," happening on the first Tuesday of each month. Today we chat with a highly successful #tech executive and #Racker, Jackie Campbell, Director, Product Operations, Strategy & Support. #WomenInTech #WomenLeaders
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Episode 88: Democratizing public cloud with open, distributed cloud architecture
January 28th, 2022 | 48 mins 28 secs
achitecture, cloud, containers, hybrid cloud, kubernetes, multicloud, public cloud, tech, technology
Sirish Raghuram’s entire career has revolved around bringing creative technological solutions that solve the biggest challenges in organizations. In this episode, he shares stories about how he helped create technology solutions that have advanced the capabilities of some of the biggest companies — from BMW to VMware.
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Episode 87: Storytelling in 2022
January 27th, 2022 | 27 mins 30 secs
canva, cloud, graphic, storytelling, tech, technology, ux
Welcome to Cloud Talk Live, Episode 87: Story-Telling in 2022. Before we dive into the conversation, all of the resources for this episode can be found at https://www.rackspace.com/solve/87. Host, Jeff DeVerter, is joined by John Eitel, Global Vice President of Sales & Success at Canva, to discuss communication and how they tell their stories in 2022.
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Episode 86: FinOps Focused Success
January 25th, 2022 | 30 mins 50 secs
cloud, finance, finops, fintech, growth, multicloud, tech, technology
The focus of your FinOps program should be ensuring every dollar you spend in the cloud gives you benefits. Join in the conversation with Jeff DeVerter and his guest, Ben de Mora, as they unpack the secrets, misconceptions, and goals of FinOps.
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Episode 85: Adventures in Cloud Native Security
January 24th, 2022 | 31 mins 5 secs
cloud native, cloud native security, cybersecurity, devsecops, multicloud, tech, technology
If you've ever been curious about all things cloud native security, you're in luck because our host, Jeff DeVerter, and his guest, Mark Miller, from JupiterOne expand on the adventures of this exact subject.
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Episode 84: 5 Tech Predictions for 2022
January 18th, 2022 | 30 mins 17 secs
adapt, change, cloud, competitive, data, future, infrastructure, management, technology
Join host Jeff DeVerter as he divulges his insights across 5 technology predictions for 2022.
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Episode 83: How Closely Aligned Are Cybersecurity Perceptions and Reality?
January 14th, 2022 | 41 mins 49 secs
budget, cloud, cybersecurity, data, it, research, security, spending, technology
Cybersecurity Research: In this episode of Cloud Talk, we discuss how overconfidence in your own capabilities can leave you vulnerable to breaches. And as you’ll see from our research, overconfidence is not uncommon.
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Episode 82: A Field Guide to Cloud Native
January 13th, 2022 | 29 mins 34 secs
applications, cloud, cloud native, digital transformation, technology
Our host, Jeff DeVerter, joined Racker, Nirmal Ranganathan, to discuss proven methods that can take applications or even entire companies to cloud-native. Find all the show notes here: https://www.rackspace.com/solve/82-ctl
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Episode 81: Achieving "Cloudiness" Anywhere
January 11th, 2022 | 24 mins 32 secs
cloud, hybrid, private, rackspace, rxt
Our host, Jeff DeVerter, joined Racker, Edward Kerr, Senior Product Manager, to discuss what "cloudiness" is, how "cloudy" outcomes can be achieved outside of the hyperscalers and ways to manage complexity brought on by executing a true hybridcloud strategy.
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Episode 80: 2022 Kickoff
January 6th, 2022 | 30 mins 44 secs
2022, cloud, predictions, tech, technology
Kicking off 2022 with some exciting announcements and predictions!
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The Infinite Possibilities of Unstructured Data
December 16th, 2021 | Season 2 | 36 mins 50 secs
ai, cloud, computing, data, dell, edge, ml, privacy, solutions, technology
As IoT generates more and more unstructured data, companies that learn how to harness it for creativity, innovation and cost-cutting will gain big advantages.
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Leaning Into Your Strengths During Transformation
December 8th, 2021 | Season 2 | 37 mins 23 secs
cloud, digital, security, strengths, technology, transformation
Hear how Armor transformed its business and thrived amid public cloud upheaval.
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Cybersecurity: Sometimes, offense is the best defense
October 22nd, 2021 | Season 2 | 42 mins 35 secs
consulting, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, offense, protection, security, threats
Hackers view every avenue as an opportunity, so you need to view every opening as a vulnerability.
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Staying Ahead of Cybercriminals Through Cyber Testing
October 15th, 2021 | Season 2 | 44 mins 57 secs
ciso, cso, cyber, cybercrime, cyberthreat, defense, penetration testing, test, threats
Put your cybersecurity systems and teams to the test with cyber tests that expose the gaps in your cyber defense.
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Combatting Security Threats With a Multi-Layered Defense
October 7th, 2021 | Season 2 | 35 mins 32 secs
architect, biometrics, cyberattack, microsoft, password, security, threats
From stronger passwords to no passwords through biometrics, Microsoft security expert shares his insight on keeping systems safer in today’s riskier world.
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The Devil is in the Details of Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order
September 24th, 2021 | Season 2 | 46 mins
biden, cloud, cybersecurity, data, executive order, future, government, president, privacy, security
Experts share their opinions on improving President Biden’s cybersecurity executive order, from providing more funding to scheduling more time to implement the order’s goals.