Let's Talk Shop

A podcast with food blogger, Dr. Anthony Rahayel about his increasing data storage problem. Anthony publishes 1-2 videos a day on YouTube in 4K, he currently has over 300TB of data that he needs to backup, make resilient and accessible and the data is growing. Anthony is HQ in Beirut, Lebanon. So how does he overcome this challenge? is it on-premises NAS solution? is it the cloud? is it a hybrid? and what are the pros and cons of e...

🎙️ Google's Brad Bonnett, Senior Director of Product for Google Distributed Cloud, joins the Let's Talk Shop podcast to discuss the latest trends in cloud computing, edge deployments, and generative AI.

🌐 In this wide-ranging interview, Brad explains what Google Distributed Cloud is and how it extends Google Cloud capabilities to the edge and on-premises environments. He dives into the key use cases driving ado...

🎥 Join Elias Khnaser as he interviews Sachin Gupta, Vice President and General Manager of Infrastructure and Cloud for Google Cloud. Sachin provides insights into the state of digital transformation, the impact of generative AI on cloud adoption, and how Google is helping customers modernize their applications and data strategies.

🗣️Hear Sachin discuss innovative solutions like Google Distributed Cloud, which brings a fu...

🎥 In this exclusive interview, we catch up with the one and only Brian Madden, live from his office in Paris! Join us as we dive into Brian's latest adventures, from his move to Paris to his exciting new role at ILKI Consulting.

🗣️ Brian shares insights on his journey from VMware to working with a pinball startup, and now, his transition into AI consulting with ILKI. Learn about his experiences, challenges, and the ...

🚀 Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome back Steve Madden, VP of Segment Marketing and Digital Transformation at Equinix. Steve has been a close friend and collaborator since the launch of our podcast, offering valuable perspectives on the ever-evolving digital landscape.

🎙️ In this dynamic conversation, we delve into the state of the digital economy with Steve, exploring key topics such as digital transformat...

📍 Live from the Windy City

Welcome back, tech enthusiasts! In this episode of the "Let's Talk Shop" podcast, your host Elias Khnaser is joined by the brilliant Alessandro Perilli, a returning guest with a wealth of insights into the world of AI, cloud, and enterprise tech.

🌐 Exploring Cloud and Enterprise Tech

Tune in for a captivating discussion as Elias and Alessandro delve into the lat...

Hey, everyone! 👋 Have you been scratching your head at the multitude of YouTube videos offering solutions to VMware's recent changes? I feel you! In today's video, I address the seismic shifts happening since Broadcom acquired VMware. We're talking about sweeping changes in licensing, the demise of the free version, and the restructuring of the entire company.

💼 As someone who's been knee-deep in stra...

هذه الحلقة من برنامج "Let’s Talk Shop" تأتيكم من حدث AWS Re:Invent 2023 وضيفنا الخاص، ياسر حسن، المدير الإقليمي لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وتركيا. تناقشنا فيها حول ما يميز خدمات AWS في الشرق الأوسط وتركيا. كيف تشبه خدمات AWS ببعضها في المنطقة وما هي الاختلافات بينها وبين خدمات AWS في أوروبا؟ كم عدد الأشخاص الذين يتلقون تدريبًا وشهادات في AWS؟ ما هي حالات الاستخدام التي يراها ياسر وفي أي دول؟ هل سنرى AWS Q باللغة الع...

In this special episode of Let's Talk Shop, we are streaming from AWS Re:Invent 2023 and my guest is Nandini Ramani, VP of Monitoring and Observability at AWS. Our discussion include:  

► Key announcements from re:Invent related to cloud operations across three main themes: Governance/compliance, multi-cloud/hybrid, and cost optimization

► Specific new capabilities announced:
     ► CloudWatch Logs suppor...

When their current cloud lacked scalability, NextEra Energy turned to IBM and AWS for an end-to-end managed solution. This migrated critical enterprise asset management applications while meeting business requirements around support, costs, availability and more.

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2023 AWS ReLInvent was packed with very interesting announcements. Elias, Tim and Sanjeev have an insightful discussion about generative AI and its impact on business and technology. They talk about use cases across industries, integrating AI into enterprise software, governance and ethics concerns, the legal implications of synthetic media, and more. The hosts also speculate on what Amazon might announce regarding generative AI at...

From the foundational services like Amazon VPC and Transit Gateway to cutting-edge innovations like VPC Lattice and P5 Instances, we explore it all. Join us as we dive deep into the world of cloud networking, breaking down the latest trends, best practices, and real-world challenges faced by organizations in their cloud journeys.

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In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of education, AI, and the future of learning. Join us as we catch up with a dear old friend, Gary Eimerman, and explore the latest trends and innovations in the field of education.

Gary, with over a decade of experience at Pluralsight and a track record of transforming the learning landscape, shares his insights into the evolution of online education. He reflects on his...

Maribel, Merv, Sanjeev and Eli react to Google Cloud Next 23 announcements. We discussed at length the AI announcements and what it really means to you! we discussed use cases, what we liked about Google Next 23. This was a fun episode that was full of great analysis and information.

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, our guest is Shobhit Varshney, VP and Sr. Partner at IBM Consulting. We delve into IBM's annual CEO Study, unveiling intriguing findings on productivity, technology modernization, and the evolving landscape of generative AI. Discover the biggest barriers hindering the adoption of generative AI and how it boosts productivity, accompanied by real client examples. Business leaders seeking to sc...

In this episode, my guest is Kyle Baxter, senior product manager at Juniper Apstra and we’re setting our sights on the intersection of networking and the hybrid cloud, with a special focus on Juniper Apstra. We will ask all the questions about use cases, differentiation and discuss where intent-based networking is today and where Juniper thinks it’s going in the future, especially with all the A.I. advancement. 

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In this episode, we delve into the ever-evolving world of cloud computing with a special focus on Flexera State of the Cloud Report. As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, understanding the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities becomes crucial for success.

Join us as we unravel the key findings with Flexera's Brian Adler, who provides valuable insights into the state of the cloud indu...

Tessell is disrupting cloud database as a service. But what is Tessell exactly? how does it work? which cloud doe sit work on? doesn't it increase my cloud costs? is it secure? is it easy to manage? will I not be adding yet another layer of management and complexity? discover the answers to all these questions and more with out guest, Steve Kaplan, channels leader at Tessell. 

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In this episode, we explore the potential challenges associated with cloud computing. We discuss both technical risks, such as service disruptions and security, as well as non-technical risks like legal and compliance issues, privacy concerns, and vendor lock-in. We provide strategies to mitigate these risks and maintain control over your data. Join us on this journey to understand and overcome the challenges of the cloud while har...