Let's Talk Shop

Welcome back to Let's Talk Shop! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI with Russell Fishman (Sr. Director of Solutions Product Management) at NetApp to explore the evolving storage landscape. Forget the GPU-centric hype – we uncover the critical role of intelligent data infrastructure in the AI pipeline, from ingestion to inference. Russell shares how NetApp's long history in data management for analytics and...

Prepare for a tech revolution! We dive deep into Google's groundbreaking move: bringing Gemini on-prem with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC). Hear firsthand about the incredible customer excitement and partner collaborations that are reshaping the AI landscape.

🔥 Ever wondered how AI is truly transforming enterprise? We tackle the burning question: Is AI just hype, or is it the real deal? From optimizing performance an...

In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, our guest is Rohit Badlaney, who leads Product Design, Industry Strategy, and Execution for IBM Cloud. Rohit shares deep insights into IBM’s role in shaping the future of AI and hybrid cloud technologies. We discussed many topics including:

► IBM’s vision as a hybrid cloud and AI company.
► How IBM differentiates itself from other hyperscalers by prioritizing enterprise trust, c...

In this epoxide, Sanjeev Mohan and I comment and share thoughts on the AWS Re:Invent 2024 keynote.   We deliver an unfiltered take on the announcements, the storytelling, and the impact of innovations like Tranium 3, metadata advancements, Nova models, and Q Developer.

🔍 Key Discussions Include:

► The power (and pitfalls) of AWS's obsession with "speeds and feeds."
► Why metadata and open stand...

In our continued coverage of AWS Re:Invent 2024, i had the pleasure of speaking to one of the coolest, smartest and most passionate AWS ambassador yet. Rory Richardson was electrifying. In this episode, we discuss Amazon Q Developer, a tool that promises to reshape not just how developers approach code, automation, and innovation, but also how ops teams and security teams and FInOps teams can benefit as well. Our guest, a long-time...

In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, my guest is Nirav Mehta, Sr. Director of Product Management for Google Cloud. We dive into the latest trends that CIOs are looking for in cloud infrastructure. From a hyperscale cloud provider capable of addressing both current and future workloads to leveraging AI expertise and ensuring security and reliability, we explore the key needs of businesses today. We also discuss how Google Cloud ...

In today's podcast, I'm giving an update on the VMware Broadcom acquisition that I covered in a previous video. That video received a lot of views and comments, and I'm still getting questions and messages about it. 

To provide more insights, I invited a special guest from IBM Consulting to discuss the impact of this acquisition and the trends they’re seeing in the industry. Vikas Ganoorkar, a senior partner...

Join us as we discuss the IBM and AWS partnership, AI advancements, and the exciting announcements made at the AWS Summit in New York. Learn how these tech giants are collaborating to enhance AI and machine learning experiences for customers worldwide. We will discuss the integration of IBM's Watson X and AWS SageMaker, exploring how companies can leverage these technologies to thrive in today's fast-paced, AI-driven worl...

Are you planning a cloud migration and worried about potential obstacles? In this video, we dive deep into the biggest hurdles of cloud migration and provide actionable strategies to avoid them. From cost concerns to security issues, skills shortages to data migration challenges, we've got you covered.

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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...

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