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This week, we discuss cloud’s never-ending “early innings,” OpenAI Canvas vs. Gemini, and Dell’s RTO reversal. Plus, is there such a thing as too much optimism? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 505 Runner-up Titles Fastball to the head Not enough AI eggs Toxic Positivity Rundown Cote’s Early Innings Research S lides and stream recording of presenting it at cfgmgmtcamp 2025 Cloud Revenue...

This week, we discuss the latest news about DeepSeek, how to make sense of the countless hot takes, and a review of The Nvidia Way . Plus, some thoughts on Valentine’s Day. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 504 Runner-up Titles The Paperclip Apocalypse Markets Over Management The Nest Egg This is cheaper than therapy Valentine’s Day “Turns out, guys…” You can burn a candle out, and when...

This week, we explore how AI is reshaping software development, the slow adoption of Service Mesh, and the latest effort to modernize the U.S. Government. Plus, chili debates, and Wiz proves puppies make everything better. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 503 Runner-up Titles Just start it, I’ll catch up Let’s not get distracted by the corn AI’s never eaten a bowl of chili, Brandon. No...

This week, we cover the Sonos executive shake-up, AWS CEO Matt Garman's take on AI, and check in on OpenTofu’s growth. Plus, some thoughts on broken windows and Emacs no longer being preinstalled on macOS. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 502 Runner-up Titles Anecdote Investigations. The Software Defined Elves are gonna send you a RØDECaster. Well, maybe we should talk about emacs more!...

This week, we dive into the state of SBOMs, what’s going on with Harness, and the ongoing collision of tech and politics. Plus, Coté finds himself a stranger in the Texas he once called home. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 501 Runner-up Titles Who knows what’s going to happen on that side of the planet? There are no hacks in The Netherlands. I know it’s not the quality. An explosion o...

This week, we recap the biggest tech news and trends of 2024, grade our predictions from the year, and look ahead to 2025. Plus, we share our New Year’s resolutions. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 500 Runner-up Titles I blame Product Management I don’t think I’m gonna buy a pair of jeans this year. Should I go full Kirkland? That’s a boring prediction, but a good prediction We need th...

This week, Brandon is joined by Brian Gracely from The Cloudcast to tackle the top cloud news and trends of 2025. We sort through 12 big topics and decide which ones are still worth your time and which ones should be starred. archived, or marked as spam. Plus, some thoughts on Bill Belichick becoming the head coach at UNC. Runner-up Titles OpenAI’s Open Relationship Why are you doing this? The Pet...

This week, we discuss Jeff Barr’s departure from AWS, OpenAI’s latest announcements, and Broadcom’s AI ambitions. Plus, Matt debates the finer points of Australian vs. American Apple Intelligence. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 498 Runner-up Titles That’s a streak That’s not a thing I miss the cold-calling lifestyle I miss being a JSON engineer I have trust issues with AI The metaphor...

This week, we discuss the 12 Days of OpenAI, the latest in quantum computing, and Nvidia’s unique management style. Plus, Coté shares his thoughts on turkeys and BBQ. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 497 Runner-up Titles Go full-on American Multiple days of meat Advent of Meat Fowl Day ChopOps Fractured and Scattered Mr. Mahalo Rundown 12 Days of OpenAI Update on ChatGPT's impressive gr...

This week, we discuss Intel’s CEO “resignation,” the rise of custom silicon, and the biggest announcements from AWS re:Invent. Plus, some thoughts on the simple satisfaction of label makers. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 496 Runner-up Titles re:Primitives Primitives, Re:invented Chatbots, Call Center Agents and Dev Co-Pilots. Thanksquitting Even the paranoid die Pardon me while I com...

This week, we discuss the relationship between DevOps and Platform Engineering, Gartner’s take on Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, and Nvidia’s search for new use cases. Plus, a listener chimes in to clear up some Podman misconceptions. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 495 Runner-up Titles Prove me wrong AWS, prove me wrong Please turn off the lights Who’s googling for “shift left”? I...

This week, we cover Netflix’s streaming hiccups, cloud earnings updates, Red Hat’s CNCF donations, and the potential sale of Chrome. Plus, a few thoughts on parenting. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 494 Runner-up Titles The dog peed on it. Jamin’s favorite Excel macros. Change up the noodles. 0.7 good tips there The tiniest of rebellions Win one for the stockholders Candor A datacente...

This week, we cover OpenCost’s big incubation milestone, CNCF's graduation rules, and a flurry of tech acquisitions. Plus, some thoughts on teaching kids about passwords. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 493 Runner-up Titles Yes, No, Maybe Infinite Password Loop Bring your kids to work day: passwords. Password Talk Escaping characters Stone Cold Steve Austin Don’t hire people with pets...

Brandon interviews Aran Khanna, CEO of Archera, on user privacy, his work on DeepLens at AWS, and Archera’s "cloud insurance" model. Plus, Aran shares how he lost his Facebook internship before it started. Show Links Why it's not your fault that you're sharing too much online Get started with Archera Archera.ai Contact Aran LinkedIn: Aran Khanna Twitter: arankhanna SDT News & Hype Join us in S...

This week, we discuss the latest DORA report and what happens when open-source projects make money. Plus, some thoughts on Halloween abroad in the Netherlands and Australia. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 491 Runner-up Titles This is a lifestyle business. The Benioff Line. Mahalo The innings in the marathon We’re left picking up the trash 20 pounds of crap in a 10 pound sack Focus on...

This week, we talk about Anthropic's new AI agent, cloud exits, and why BMC is splitting up. Plus, a quick update on the WordPress drama and some thoughts on Amsterdam’s autumn weather. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 490 Runner-up Titles The Abyss Looks Into You ROI Stuff RTO Agent Rundown AI Agents The AI agents have arrived Amazon-backed Anthropic debuts AI agents that can do comple...

This episode is from the reboot of Software Defined Interviews . Whitney Lee joins Coté to discuss her varied career path, from artist and wedding photographer to her career in DevRel within the cloud-native world. They kick off this revamped series with an engaging conversation. Expect new episodes of Software Defined Interviews every two weeks! Subscribe at softwaredefinedinterviews.com . Watch...

This week, we discuss WordPress paying employees to quit, the perils of management by fear, and Matt shutting down his datacenter. Plus, the definitive top 5 ranking of Australia’s iconic Big Things. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 488 Runner-up Titles The Spirit of Open Source Debating ‘Benevolent’ The Hero 1-Day Guy The Mullenweg Way He has Been Great for Podcasting Spider Vacuuming...

This week, we recap the WordPress showdown between Automattic and WP Engine, and discuss the future of OpenAI. Plus, Coté has a lot (maybe too much) to say about Chick-fil-A coming to the UK. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 487 Runner-up Titles Time change is a-comin’. Don’t worry, I’m wearing clothes under this bathrobe. Where-ever there are chickens, there is fried chicken, I assume....

This week, we discuss the intersection of DevOps and Platform Engineering, the latest WordPress drama, and some M&A tips for Intel. Plus, a few recommendations on using iPhone mirroring. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 486 Runner-up Titles I’m out of nuts, time to podcast System Settings Security, it never ends Fancy Sysadmins Providing needles for your balloons Batman’s not real W...

This week, we discuss IBM acquiring Kubecost, AWS moving OpenSearch to the Linux Foundation, and Amazon employees heading back to the office. Plus, some thoughts on what it means to be in "employee mode." Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 485 Runner-up Titles That’s a good looking setup there Feels like sweatpants London’s busy, Amsterdam's laid back AIFinOps Mission Bankruptcy The setti...

This week, we discuss Dell's growth in AI servers, GEICO’s transition from VMware to OpenStack, and the concept of Kingmaking. Plus, plenty of thoughts on USB hubs. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 484 Runner-up Titles You just put it in a different USB port I am just going to repeat thing you say A Decade of Aftershow Happy Anniversary Whatever :43 it is for you Cascading hubs not supp...

This week, we discuss Intel's challenges, Elastic's adopting the AGPL, and getting AI to introduce itself. Plus, some thoughts on a gesticulating flâneur using a speakerphone in public. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 483 Runner-up Titles Why are you in an attic Flâneur Gesticulating That’s not I’m over the big pile of nachos What’s your corporate strategy here? They carry the flame Ke...

This week, we discuss our AI usage, recap key announcements from VMware Explore, and examine RedMonk's analysis of how open-source licensing impacts revenue and market cap. Plus, some thoughts on power bricks. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 482 Runner-up Titles Information wants to be free, yo Stay In The Bushes Tip Jar Culture Tell Me About Meatloaf I want you in here with me Platfor...

This week, we discuss CockroachDB's relicensing, the ongoing debate about remote work, and platform engineering. Plus, some thoughts on the use of speakerphones in public. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 481 Runner-up Titles Put in your AirPods People’s lives are boring More than zero Know your risks Violating the social contract Keeping my “Rug Pull” card Love of the code I call it a...