Send us a text 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, lends his expertise to dissect the intricacies of network engineering, giving us a glimpse into the stream...
Dec 04, 2024•36 min
Send us a text 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 challenging field of penetration testing. You'll hear firsthand how the monotony of network engineering sparked...
Nov 27, 2024•54 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text 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 on Blue Sky. Find out why this platform is capturing the tech community's attention with its unique DNS-base...
Nov 20, 2024•24 min
Send us a text 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 networking for AI, as we shed light on how these developments are capturing Wall Street’s attention an...
Nov 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text 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 other areas. Meanwhile, Google's cloud business is riding the AI wave, boasting a staggering 33-35% growth. With ins...
Nov 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 22
Send us a text 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 modern cloud environments. With his deep expertise in networking and cybersecurity, Vaibhav helps us navi...
Oct 30, 2024•39 min
Send us a text 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 intricacies of these deficits and ponder the ongoing challenges of safeguarding cloud environments, which often la...
Oct 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 21
Send us a text 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 old church into a bustling technology center dedicated to STEM education and tech retraining. Imagine the ri...
Oct 16, 2024•41 min
Send us a text 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 "kill switches" prompts us to question the future of regulatory measures in this rapidly evolving field. Meanwhile, AWS...
Oct 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 20
Send us a text 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 engineer, detailing how significant technological shifts and responsibilities have morphed over the decades...
Oct 02, 2024•48 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text 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 miss Alex's invaluable contributions, Tim and Chris are committed to continuing your fortnightly dose of critical clo...
Sep 25, 2024•38 min•Ep. 19
Send us a text 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 technologies. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone navigating the hybrid and multi-cloud network...
Sep 18, 2024•37 min
Send us a text 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 CEO. Despite a bout of illness slowing us down, our enthusiasm for the latest in AI news remains undiminis...
Sep 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 18
Send us a text 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. We touch on the array of technologies and practices it encompasses—such as containers, service meshes, microservices,...
Sep 04, 2024•41 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text 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 will take for the US to catch up. Join Chris, Tim, and Alex as we dissect Cisco's strategic pivot towa...
Aug 28, 2024•32 min
Send us a text 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 roles often required in network engineering and software development to his insights on content creation...
Aug 21, 2024•40 min
Send us a text 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 revisit our conversation on OpenAI's Search GPT, speculating how it might disrupt tech titans like Google and Microso...
Aug 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 16
Send us a text 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, Claude 3.5, and Gemini to tackle the monumental task of migrating Cornhub's brownfield IT environment to a mul...
Aug 07, 2024•36 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text 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 the complex mix of regulatory fears and strategic recalculations that may have influenced this decisio...
Jul 31, 2024•34 min•Ep. 15
Send us a text How do government agencies ensure their cloud solutions are both secure and efficient? Join us on the Cables2Clouds podcast as we unravel the complexities of Government cloud solutions with our distinguished guest, Erica Cooper from Cisco. With her deep expertise in cloud technology tailored for the government sector, Erica provides invaluable insights into the unique requirements and security considerations of Government cloud environments. We explore why Microsoft Azure is a fav...
Jul 24, 2024•36 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text What if the hype around Network as a Service (NaaS) is just a bubble waiting to burst? In this episode of Cables to Clouds, Chris, Tim, and Alex critically examine a research report that forecasts the NaaS market soaring to $285 billion by 2032. We dissect the report’s broad and somewhat perplexing definitions of NaaS, scrutinize the inclusion of traditional networking giants like Juniper, Cisco, and IBM, and express our doubts about the report's credibility and understanding of N...
Jul 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 14
Send us a text Unlock the secrets to building a hybrid home lab that seamlessly integrates local hardware with public cloud resources. Join us as we chat with Matt Elliott, who takes us on an inspiring journey from his early ideas in 2018 to his current sophisticated setup. Matt shares the pivotal moments that transitioned him from clunky physical servers to efficient containers on Linux hosts, offering invaluable insights and amusing anecdotes from his experiences within Kentucky's vibrant IT c...
Jul 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text Can AI development truly prioritize human safety, and what groundbreaking solutions are transforming cloud connectivity? In this week's episode of Cables2Clouds, we promise to unravel these compelling questions. We begin by examining how Aviatrix's latest innovation, the AWS Cloud WAN Connector, simplifies multi-cloud networking. Learn how this tool reduces complex manual configurations and enhances network segmentation across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, thanks to the collaborat...
Jul 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 13
Send us a text Curious about how Azure stacks up against AWS and Google in the cloud networking arena? Join us as we host Brian "Woody" Woodworth, a seasoned expert in Azure networking, who unveils the nuances of Microsoft's mighty global network. From its robust backbone and unique Anycast public IPs to the strategic advantages of Microsoft's data centers, we cover every facet that sets Azure apart. Woody provides an insider's look at the intricate and sometimes fragmented nature of Azure's net...
Jun 26, 2024•53 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text Is the future of cloud networking already here? Discover the breakthrough features of AWS CloudWan's service insertion, poised to redefine traffic redirection through security stacks. We'll look at its potential to enhance functionality and user control, drawing parallels to the Transit Gateway service inspection. We also honor the legacy of networking pioneer Nick Russo, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the industry. Navigating the complex landscape of cloud sec...
Jun 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 12
Send us a text Discover the captivating journey of John Capobianco from the factory floor to the forefront of AI technology at Cisco on this episode of Cables2Clouds. John shares his inspiring path, detailing how his early fascination with technology and subsequent mastery of programming languages like Ansible and Python laid the groundwork for his current role in network automation and AI. Listen as he recounts his experience with early access to ChatGPT's API and discusses cutting-edge advance...
Jun 12, 2024•50 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text Ever wondered what it’s like to attend one of the biggest cybersecurity conferences in the world? Join us as Tim shares his exhilarating experience at the RSA conference, a spectacle even grander than Cisco Live. This episode uncovers the latest innovations and trends in cybersecurity, from the importance of telemetry data collection to the buzz around Cisco's new HyperShield and the potential impact of eBPF technology. Plus, we delve into the subtle strategies of major players li...
Jun 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 11
Send us a text What if the future of cloud-native networking could revolutionize everything you thought you knew about Kubernetes? Join us on this episode of Cables 2 Clouds as we continue our "Cloud Demystified" series with a deep dive into Kubernetes networking. We're thrilled to have Nicolas Vibert, a seasoned pro from Isovalent with nearly two decades of experience at Cisco, VMware, and HashiCorp. Together, we explore the essentials of Kubernetes networking through the innovative lens of Cil...
May 29, 2024•53 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text Get ready to navigate the clouds with a twist of humor and a dash of expertise! This episode is your ticket to the latest industry shakeup as AWS welcomes Matt Garman as its new CEO. We're unpacking the seismic effects of Adam Selipsky's departure, and you're invited to join us on a spirited jaunt through the implications for Amazon's cloud behemoth. From the strategic plays in the AI arena to the unpredictable tides of cloud services, we're charting the course for AWS's future un...
May 22, 2024•36 min•Ep. 10
Send us a text Embark on an insightful expedition as we unravel the complexities of cloud repatriation and its ripple effects across the IT universe. This episode of Cables to Clouds promises a deep dive into why companies are summoning workloads back to their own lair from the public cloud domains. With the expertise of our hosts and the renowned Ethan Banks from Packet Pushers, we dissect the enticing allure of private cloud services and the intricate balance of agility versus cost that CIOs a...
May 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 33
