Cloud Talk
Insights from experts on the frontlines of cloud technology
We found 10 episodes of Cloud Talk with the tag “technology”.
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What’s the Beef with Tech Buzzwords?
March 30th, 2021 | Season 2 | 31 mins 4 secs
buzzword, buzzwords, technology
In this episode of Cloud Talk, Rackspace Technology CTO Jeff DeVerter and Microsoft Partner Technology Strategist Kent Kingery tackle the buzzwords that bug them the most. By tearing down the hype and misunderstanding around DevOps, distributed cloud, the edge, serverless and plenty more, the discussion brings their original meanings – and purposes – back to the surface.
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The Tech Behind the Industry – Music
March 19th, 2021 | Season 2 | 55 mins 45 secs
music, technology
Since the advent of the Internet, there’s been an abundance of disruptive companies try to claim their piece of the musical industry pie. Discussing how technology has changed the music industry on this episode is guitarist Thom Pankhurst, producer Steve Dady and entertainment industry attorney Barry Shrum.
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The Tech of Survival
February 23rd, 2021 | Season 2 | 25 mins 1 sec
survival, technology, winter storm
Host Jeff DeVerter walks us though how he used technology during winter storms in Texas to troubleshoot freezing pipes and power outages.
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The Tech We Love
February 12th, 2021 | Season 2 | 41 mins 43 secs
emerging technology, technology
Love is in the air! Doug Lieberman with Dell Technologies, Matthew Juliana with AWS, Rohit Kelapure with Google and Kent Kingery with Microsoft join host Jeff DeVerter this Valentine’s Day to discuss which tech trends they’re loving most these days.
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The Tech Behind the Industry: Digging Into the World of Agtech
January 27th, 2021 | Season 2 | 49 mins 45 secs
agriculture, agtech, tech, technology
The way we farm is damaging the planet, and now there’s a movement to re-engineer the industry. To dig into the world of agtech and regenerative agriculture, we invited Lew Moorman, Co-Founder of Scaleworks and Soilworks Natural Capital, and Sarah Nolet, Founder of AgThentic, on to Cloud Talk.
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Founders don’t know everything, so build better teams for success
September 16th, 2020 | Season 1 | 36 mins 20 secs
founder, startup, teams, technology
Building teams and finding a place where everyone fits is vital for success. In this episode of the Cloud Talk podcast, Rackspace founder Dirk Elmendorf shares his experiences about how individuals at every level can have a meaningful impact on businesses, why the best ideas don’t always arrive from obvious places, and when to know it’s time to leave a company — even if it’s one you founded.
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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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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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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 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.