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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    Teaser: Introducing Cloud Talk

    May 18th, 2020  |  1 min 57 secs
    cloud talk, jeff deverter, rackspace, teaser

    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.