Steve is a longtime member of the OpenStack community and an active contributor, having served as a team lead on Heat, an early contributor to Magnum, and a major contributor to Kolla for three years. Today he's on the Board of Directors for OpenStack, and is deeply involved in Istio. In this episode Steve talks about current OpenStack Foundation initiatives, the current state of Istio, and why he thinks blockchain is going to change the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...
Jan 16, 2018•35 min
Containers are great. But can they be even better? Simpler? Easier to use? In this episode, Tony discusses the different things system automation can do to make Kubernetes even more magical than it already is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com
Dec 22, 2017•42 min
In this episode Lax will sit down with us to talk about what the Cisco Multicloud Suite is, why it was needed, and how it plays into other cloud initiatives such as Cisco's partnership with Google. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com
Dec 16, 2017•42 min
Ben is a longtime tech reporter for Forbes, Network World, and Information Week. He's also the author of the wildly popular Diversity Blog and he does a bit of angel investing on the side. This week he's going to talk with us about the latest tech news and trends on Cloud Unfiltered! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Dec 06, 2017•38 min
One of our most popular guests from his initial appearance on the show, Ed Warnicke returns to talk about what's new with VPP, what he's doing at KubeCon, what he likes about the Kubernetes community, why we should all be excited about Istio, what Spinnaker is, and whether or not serverless architectures are going to be big. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Dec 01, 2017•35 min
In this episode we sit down with SwiftStack CEO Joe Arnold to talk about the state of cloud storage, the recent OpenStack Summit, and the technologies he thinks will change the cloud game in the next few years. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com
Nov 27, 2017•41 min
Ryan Floyd is a founding partner in Storm Ventures--a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that specializes in investments with early stage technology companies. In this episode he talks about the changes he's already seen in the industry, what he sees coming, and what he looks for in a tech investment opportunity. Note: The sound quality on this one is a little dodgy from time to time, but hang in there--the information is worth it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...
Nov 17, 2017•35 min
In this episode, guests Kurt Milne and Zach Kielich explain what Cisco CloudCenter (formerly known as CliQr) does, why people love it so much, and what the roadmap for the product looks like for the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com
Nov 02, 2017•45 min
In this episode, we're talking to three (yes three!) of Nashville's finest: Joel Parks, Alicia Davis, and Nick Wallace, of @NashDevOps and #DevOpsDaysNashville. Joel Parks is an Account Principal at Contino.io and the co-host of the "Stranger Than Friction" podcast that focuses on the conflict space in Enterprise Software Delivery and Transformation. Somehow, he still makes time for his other roles as an Amateur Radio Operator, Musician, and Audio Engineer. Find him at @joeljparks. Alicia Sepani...
Oct 24, 2017•51 min
In this episode, Sinclair talks about some of the challenges involved in moving applications from from a traditional IT environment to a cloud environment, explains why his company is currently focusing on Kubernetes, and shares tips for how to make the cultural change associated with new technology as painless as possible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Oct 16, 2017•29 min
Bryan Doerr was formerly CTO at Saavis and CEO of Observable Networks, a company acquired by Cisco in July of 2017. In this episode, @vallard and @nikiacosta ask about the state of security how Observable Networks -- now called Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud-- helps create intelligent, actionable alerts based on identifying and observing device history, access, data flow, and more! Free Stealthwatch Cloud trials available here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/stealthwatch/stealthwatch-...
Oct 06, 2017•42 min
Has anything really changed for women in tech over the past 20 years? Cisco cloud engineer Anne McCormick talks with Niki about what it was like growing up as a girl with a passion for programming, what her experiences in the workplace are like today, what she really thinks about that Google letter, and what we can all do to change things moving forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.subst...
Sep 29, 2017•42 min
PaaS! Cloud! Entrepreneurship! So many questions, so little time! Join us as @Clouderati and industry vet Josh McKenty from Pivotal gives us an unfiltered perspective on the evolution of cloud! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com
Sep 22, 2017•46 min
As Internet Security Advisor to the White House in the late 90s, he helped the U.S. government avoid catastrophe with Y2K. Today, Dr. Rand Morimoto runs a technology consultancy and speaks to audiences around the world about technology, entrepreneurship, and successfully securing your data. In this week's Cloud Unfiltered, Rand applies the "psychology of cyberspace" to hacker activities, explains why Azure took off so quickly, and makes a strong case for being part of the change when it comes to...
Sep 13, 2017•33 min
The best kind of cyber security is the kind that allows you to predict and avoid attacks in the first place! And that's exactly what Cisco Umbrella does. Today we talk with Chris Riviere, Consulting Systems Engineer for Cloud Security about how Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) works and who's using it to protect their businesses. He's also got quite a bit of knowledge about cryptocurrency, so if you've got an interest in Bitcoin or Ethereum, settle in to hear what he's go to say about that. This is a...
Sep 07, 2017•25 min
Per Werngren has been a serial IT entrepreneur for more than 20 years. The Microsoft ecosystem is his main arena, and he helps Microsoft-focused companies from around the world find their path to success in the cloud. In this episode he talks about how channel partners are succeeding with Microsoft, transitioning to a recording revenue model, and moving to digital marketing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ...
Aug 23, 2017•33 min
Ready to talk OpenShift? Diane and The Mikes are! In this episode they discuss the best ways to “lift and shift” legacy applications to the cloud, the new roles of developers and IT leaders in a DevOps environment, and the importance of persistence when you’re trying to change corporate culture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Aug 15, 2017•48 min
Want to win big (or at the very least, survive) in the digital era? Then it’s time to stop fighting cloud, choose a strategy that fits your industry, and commit to major, major change. In this episode, VP of Technology and Strategy for the Cloud Software group at Juniper Networks, Randy Bias explains why only the bold will survive in an era where every company needs to become a technology company. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
Aug 09, 2017•51 min
In this episode, OpenStack Community member and Cisco Senior Software Engineer Vikram Hosakote explains what's going on with OpenDaylight right now, why Kubernetes is so popular, and the difference between what enterprises and service providers want and need in their cloud solutions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Jul 26, 2017•44 min
Got questions about VPP? Dave and Ed have answers. In this episode they explain what it is, how it works, why it’s such a big deal, and which technologies will leverage it in the near future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com
Jul 21, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Analyst @Wikibon and cohost @theCUBE, Stu Miniman focuses on storage, networks, virtualization, hyperscale infrastructure & cloud w/ passion for innovation and social media. Combine knowledgeable and entertaining, and you've got a great Cloud Unfiltered Episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Jun 19, 2017•39 min
This week Cisco’s CTO of Cloud Native Platforms, Ken Owens, weighs in on the benefits of containerization, security in the cloud native space, the divide between infrastructure and apps teams, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com
Jun 13, 2017•45 min
In Episode 10 of Cloud Unfiltered, Carmen and Casie talk about paid volunteer days, donation matching, and everything else the company is doing in its quest to hire the best hackers, makers, and coders out there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com
Jun 06, 2017•37 min
He's a security pro disguised as a cloud operations engineer. Worked for NASA, the TSA, and the Navy before he came to Cisco. So he's got interesting insights on the challenges around protecting data. He also provides a great summary of the competing interests in the net neutrality debate, and he talks about how and why companies are using orchestration tools like Ansible to make the cloud workable in today's enterprise environments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...
May 25, 2017•41 min
Joe Weinman's cloud expertise is pervasive and it's in demand. A former telecom and IT executive, he delivers keynote speeches around the world about cloud strategy, and he's the author of several books, including: "Digital Disciplines: Attaining Market Leadership via the Cloud, Big Data, Social, Mobile, and the Internet of Things" and "Cloudonomics: The Business Value of Cloud Computing" (Wiley, 2012). It's an episode you don't want to miss! This is a public episode. If you would like to discus...
May 16, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Jeff Dickey is the Chief Innovation officer at Redapt, and he's got some serious opinions about OpenStack, open source, vendor lock-in, and containers. Want the low-down on the cloud space from someone who is close to the action and doesn't pull a punch? This is the episode for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Apr 28, 2017•52 min
Reuven is recognized as an early innovator and thought leader in cloud computing & infrastructure as the founder one of the earliest cloud companies. An active mentor, advisor, angel and instigator, he is intimately involved in the startup scene around the globe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Apr 24, 2017•46 min
Heidi Joy Tretheway is the Senior Marketing Manager at the OpenStack Foundation. That means she’s in charge of the annual OpenStack User Survey, and she’s got the scoop on the latest trends when it comes to OpenStack adoption. She knows which countries and industries are adopting the platform fastest, what type of workloads are being run on it most often, and what percentage of their cloud apps are running on OpenStack versus other cloud platforms. Plus she’s got fantastic recommendations about ...
Apr 17, 2017•44 min
As the director of a product management team in Cisco’s cloud group, Dave Lively is up to his neck in cloud technology. And he has been for a while. So he’s got fantastic insights into the value cloud provides, the impact it can have on organizations, and the role of the network in making it all work. Tune in to this episode of Cloud Unfiltered to hear Dave’s thoughts on the impact of technical debt on your ability to implement cloud, the evolution of how containers are being used, cloud adoptio...
Apr 14, 2017•14 min
In this interview, Cisco's VP of Cloud and Platform Services, Kip Compton, describes the changes in what customers are asking for when it comes to cloud, lists the benefits of consistent management across hybrid IT environments, and explains why it's important to keep learning no matter where you are in your career. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com...
Apr 06, 2017•38 min
