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

  • The Human Side of Data Security: How Success Stems from Communication and Buy-in

    July 27th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  40 mins 59 secs
    ciso, cybersecurity

    Technology drives the modern world — but people live in it. In this episode of Cloud Talk, the key lesson is that for a CISO to succeed, they need to create a culture of involvement, rather than driving people to bad behavior.

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    Assume Failure: Building Worst-Case Scenarios into Your Cybersecurity Roadmap

    July 22nd, 2021  |  Season 2  |  38 mins 59 secs
    cybersecurity

    You learn more from your failures than you do from your successes. That’s why assuming failure and practicing worst-case scenarios is best practice in cybersecurity. In the latest episode of Cloud Talk, podcast host Jeff DeVerter is joined by security experts from Rackspace Technology to discuss cybersecurity strategy.

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    Inside the Innovator’s Mind: Stephen Zucknovich on Teams, Communication and the Path to Value

    July 15th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  37 mins 39 secs
    innovation, technology

    In this episode of Cloud Talk, we debut a new series, “Inside the Innovator’s Mind,” where we ask C-level executives how they help transform their organizations, what they learn, how they communicate to teams and boards and how they inspire. To kick things off, Kurtosys CTO Stephen Zucknovich provides vital insight into the nature of teams, the importance of communication and why innovation fails when people cannot show a path to value.

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    From chip-to-cloud: End-to-end security for your IoT solution

    July 6th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  37 mins 29 secs
    cybersecurity, internet of things, iot, security

    IoT security: There are billions of devices with many potential hardware and software vulnerabilities. In this episode of Cloud Talk, we sit down with two security experts who explain how to get started with securing your IoT solution. The episode also examines the importance of implementing identity management, building threat models and testing communication paths.

  • The Dark Side of Today’s Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks

    June 29th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  37 mins 16 secs
    cybersecurity, hackers, hacking, ransomware

    When it comes to the modern-day sophistication of today’s ransomware hackers, organizations need to know what they are up against, and which cyber defenses are working now.

  • Speed, Scale, Security: Cloud Native Benefits for Software Development

    June 24th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  42 mins 47 secs
    agile, cloud native, cloud technology, devops

    Cloud native is delivering on the promises of services orientated architecture as we forget hardware to focus on software.

  • The CTO Advisor Takes Hybrid Cloud on the Road

    June 15th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  35 mins 39 secs

    Keith Townsend, principal of The CTO Advisor, takes his latest venture on the road — The CTO Advisor Flying Cloud. For three months, he’ll talk in-person with other innovators in over a dozen U.S. cities from his new 27-foot Airstream. Join Cloud Talk for a discussion about his journey, the future of hybrid cloud and edge computing.

  • The Tech of Private Equity

    June 10th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  35 mins 57 secs
    private equity, technology

    The private equity sector is focusing on how technology can be leveraged to add value. Discussing how this trend sees both technology and technologists being embraced by the sector is Alex Agran, CIOO, Endurance and host of the Private Technology Podcast.

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    Beyond just tech — the new role of DataOps

    June 3rd, 2021  |  Season 2  |  40 mins 36 secs
    data, data modernization, dataops, operations, tech

    DataOps is the new term on the tech block. But don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s merely DevOps for data. The role is actually a vital one for organizations that want to live on the leading-edge of the modern tech world — where real value is extracted from enterprise data and delivered to where it will have the greatest impact.

  • Tackling Unique Cloud Adoption Challenges in Latin America

    May 25th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  36 mins 26 secs
    cloud, latin america, technology

    As Latin America increasingly embraces the cloud, what challenges does the region face and how can local IT leaders foster innovation and accelerate business transformation?

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    Technology is easy. Managing culture, people and processes is another story.

    May 18th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  37 mins 8 secs
    culture, process, technology

    No one in 1990 could have predicted the direction IT would take. Today, it’s all about a highly collaborative culture focused on solving critical business problems with innovative ideas, rather than merely maintaining hardware. Simon Bennett, CTO – EMEA at Rackspace Technology™ joined Cloud Talk to discuss the big changes in technology that are upending traditional ways.

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    Innovation can’t occur if IT teams don’t evolve

    May 11th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  32 mins 25 secs
    cloud computing, innovation, it, it services, technology

    In the past, IT teams worked in the shadows. Now they have a seat at the business table. Here’s why that’s critical to business success today.

  • Protecting your organization using a Zero Trust framework

    April 28th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  39 mins
    security, technology, zero trust

    It’s time to apply a Zero Trust approach to everything — including people, devices, code and solutions.

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    Where is Microsoft Headed Now? We Ask a CTO.

    April 23rd, 2021  |  Season 2  |  35 mins 53 secs
    cloud, microsoft, technology

    Microsoft partnerships CTO David Totten shares his crystal-ball view of the future of technology
    from his perspective. More specifically, he answers the question: Where is Microsoft headed now?
    Join Cloud Talk for a discussion about the future of tech innovation.

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    The Tech Behind the Industry – Pets

    April 16th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  45 mins 2 secs

    It’s always been a challenge to know when something is wrong with a pet. This is where technology can really make a difference. Jacob Zuppke, COO, AutoPets and Patrick Husting, Founder & CEO, The Equestrian App, join Cloud Talk for a discussion about the tech behind the pet industry.

  • The Journey to Cloud — From Data Center to Cloud Native

    April 8th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  40 mins 4 secs
    cloud, cloud computing, cloud migration, cloud native, data center, modern cloud

    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.