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Send us Fan Mail Akamai’s journey to regain control of their cloud spending reveals the pitfalls of over-provisioning and the importance of optimized workloads. The episode navigates through significant updates like OpenAI’s transition to a Public Benefit Corporation and Microsoft’s substantial investments in AI data centers while pondering Google Cloud's rising competitive positioning agains...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to unravel the complexities of cloud networking and observability? Join us for an enlightening discussion with Craig Johnson from Forward Networks, a pivotal figure in cloud network innovation. Craig's journey from an on-premises networking background to spearheading Forward's public cloud practice offers a treasure trove of insights. Discover how integrated APIs a...

Send us Fan Mail What if the future of tech was reshaped by strategic mergers, AI evolution, and cybersecurity threats? Dive into an engaging conversation where we unpack Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, revealing how customer loyalty defies the odds amid heightened renewal costs. Explore the unexpected maneuvering that has fortified Broadcom's market position and what it means for comp...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how cloud development intersects with network engineering at a tech powerhouse like Cisco? Join us as we chat with Erica Dietrick, a developer advocate at Cisco, who shares her unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of her role. From gearing up for major events such as Cisco Live to engaging with the tech community online, Erica offers an insider's vie...

Send us Fan Mail Can you really trust cloud-native firewalls to protect your data, or is it time to rethink your cybersecurity strategy? Brace yourself for some stark revelations as we dissect a shocking report by CyberRatings.org on the dismal performance of major cloud providers' firewalls. With AWS's effectiveness plummeting to a mere 0.38%, and Azure and GCP faring only slightly bett...

Send us Fan Mail What if the future of AI lies in the palm of Amazon's hand? Discover Amazon's cutting-edge advancements in AI chip technology and their strategic moves in the generative AI landscape. We'll unpack the debut of the Tranium 2 chip and the anticipated Tranium 3, alongside the introduction of Amazon's foundational models, Nova Micro and Nova Canvas, designed to rev...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to a seamless cloud experience as we explore the groundbreaking Direct Connect integration with AWS Cloud WAN. Discover how this innovation not only eliminates the need for a Transit Gateway but also simplifies networking between on-premises and cloud environments, reducing operational complexities and costs. Our guest host, Will Collins of  @TheCloudGambit, len...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to be inspired by Serena, also known as SheNetworks, as she shares her exciting transformation from a Best Buy employee to a leading voice in cybersecurity. Celebrating Tim's birthday and Election Day, this episode is packed with fascinating insights into Serena's career journey and the unexpected twists that led her from the world of network engineering to the...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the seismic shift in social media landscapes as users flock from Twitter, now rebranded as X, to the innovative realm of Blue Sky. Elon Musk's contentious changes, including the removal of the block function, have prompted a mass exodus to this decentralized platform. Join us as we recount our personal journeys of losing followers on Twitter and gaining a community o...

Send us Fan Mail World-renowned network expert Peter Jones returns to the Cables to Clouds podcast, sharing his unparalleled insights into the electrifying evolution of AI networking. We promise listeners a captivating journey through the latest advancements and investments reshaping data centers to meet the high demands of AI. Explore with us the nuanced differences between AI for networking and...

Send us Fan Mail Is cloud computing just the tip of the iceberg in the tech industry's financial landscape? Join us on Cables2Clouds as we uncover the impressive earnings of Amazon, Microsoft, and Google in their cloud divisions. Amazon's AWS has reached new heights with $26 billion in revenue, while Microsoft's robust performance in cloud computing stands resilient despite bumps in...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of Zero Trust security with insights from Vaibhav Malik, Global Partner Solutions Architect at Cloudflare. Ever wondered how you can transform security from a hindrance into a powerful enabler for your business? Join us as Vaibhav takes us through the strategic importance of Zero Trust beyond the buzzword, illuminating its role as a fundamental framework for mod...

Send us Fan Mail Can the tech industry truly fortify its defenses against burgeoning threats without bridging the glaring skills gap in AI and cloud security? Join us as we explore the O'Reilly 2024 State of Security Survey, which reveals a surprising shortage of AI security expertise among tech professionals at 34%, and an even greater 39% gap in cloud security skills. We unravel the intrica...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could harness the power of AI without relying on tech giants like Microsoft or Google? Join us as we unravel this thought-provoking possibility with Andrew Brown, who is redefining the AI landscape with his innovative approach. Andrew is not just envisioning a future with greater flexibility and control over AI tools; he's actively building it by transforming an o...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how OpenAI’s transformation from a nonprofit to a B Corp is reshaping the AI landscape and sparking ethical debates. We discuss Sam Altman's pivotal role in this transition and how it mirrors the trajectory of other AI startups like Anthropic. As we navigate the complexities of AI governance, California Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of a bill requiring AI "k...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about the evolution of network engineering from the 90s to the age of the cloud? Join us as we have an enlightening conversation with Kam, a seasoned expert with over twenty years in the field, now at the helm of cloud network engineering at Oracle Cloud. Kam walks us through the transformation from traditional network admin roles to today's specialized cloud network...

Send us Fan Mail Is the 9-5 workday truly the key to innovation, or is it an outdated relic? Join us in this week's episode of Cables2Clouds as we navigate through a pivotal moment in our podcast's history. With heavy hearts, we announce that our dear co-host Alex Perkins is stepping back to prioritize his personal life, including work, family, and returning to college. While we'll...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to unlock the secrets of AWS security? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brandon Carroll, a senior developer advocate at AWS, as he shares his incredible journey from a Cisco-focused on-prem instructor to a key player at AWS. You'll discover how community feedback shapes AWS services and the vital role of educational content in demystifying complex technolog...

Send us Fan Mail What if a startup with no product and only ten employees could secure $1 billion in funding? Join us as we unpack the jaw-dropping story of SSI, a safety-focused AI startup co-founded by Ilya Sutzgever, which has achieved a staggering $5 billion valuation. We dissect the implications of this massive investment and scrutinize the potential conflicts of interest involving SSI's...

Send us Fan Mail What truly defines "cloud native"? Join Tim, Alex, Chris, and special guest Will Collins as they challenge conventional wisdom and dissect the evolving concept of cloud-native infrastructure. This episode kicks off by exploring the Cloud Native Computing Foundation's (CNCF) definition, examining whether it serves as a prescriptive guide or merely a loose framework....

Send us Fan Mail Are Chinese entities bypassing US export restrictions to tap into advanced AI capabilities via global cloud service providers like AWS? We scrutinize this eyebrow-raising development and its implications for national security, drawing intriguing parallels to how VPNs bypass geo-restrictions. We also ponder the challenges of enforcing effective regulations and question how long it...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why the transition from on-prem network engineering to cloud networking is so challenging? Join us as we unravel this journey with our special guest, Dmitry Figol from AWS. With years of experience at Cisco, Dmitry offers a candid look at the slow adoption of network automation tools and the hurdles he faced while building cloud networking expertise. From the dual ro...

Send us Fan Mail Can you handle the truth about how your favorite AI models are trained? Brace yourself for an eye-opening exploration as we uncover NVIDIA's use of publicly available content, including videos from MKBHD and Netflix, to develop their AI systems. We dive into privacy, copyright concerns, and the ethical implications of such practices. But wait, there's more! We also revis...

Send us Fan Mail Check out the prompts and responses we used for this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNZNO1yvP0GnHJNrE8DLrqUKxHHaF9QFtbAcKy4_488/edit?usp=sharing What if the key to seamless cloud migration lies in the wisdom of advanced AI models? In this episode of Cables to Clouds, we guarantee you'll discover transformative insights as we harness the power of ChatGPT-4.0, Cla...

Send us Fan Mail Is Google Cloud truly the underdog in the cloud industry despite a 28% revenue spike? Tune in to uncover the hidden drivers behind Google Cloud’s impressive financial performance, and learn why its AI and data analytics capabilities might be the secret sauce. We also dissect a shocking move by the cybersecurity giant Wiz to back out of a $23 billion acquisition deal, delving into...