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Over an hour of chat with Morecambe wrestling's favourite son, Greg “The Truth” Lambert, as he talks the many, many roles he's had in his time in wrestling before, during and after the FWA, and so much more.This episode's alternative titles:-A Few Good Men£98.51 Of ReasonsLocal Man Escorted Home Yet AgainThe Blowup DollGlasses Man To Glasses ManChronic OveractingWe Won't Be Needing ThatThe Nuts Start LooseningFaction WarfareI've Seen People Rollerskating Around ThisSpaceship Over The RingWin A Cuddly TigerCrystal T'sSixty Grand On Dragon's DenSh*tloads Of MoneyListen to Greg's Morecambe Wrestling Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Uwsao4JcYFt1WFwALC735?si=325a2d3096024bd9A monthly show from the people behind Must See Matches, The Arn & Eddie Experience and GCP, and there's two things you can do about it...If you want to follow along, head to the FWA Files channel on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheFWAFiles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/Bluesky/YouTube: @FWApodIG: @FWA.podlinktr.ee/FWApodKieran: @kieraneditsEddie: @EddieSideburnsAndy: @oggypart3

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed this week in San Francisco, we're bringing you the best updates right from the heart of the event. Join us to connect AI at scale, cloud modernization, and secure innovation—empowering organizations to become AI-first. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip. Dave, Esmee, and Rob continue their conversation with Alistair Speirs, GM of Global Infrastructure for Microsoft's Azure Business Group, exploring how to build and scale the AI and Cloud datacenters of the future worldwide—while also addressing sovereignty requirements.  TLDR00:40 – Introduction to Alistair Speirs04:42 – Keynote highlights and Expo floor insights06:50 – Deep dive conversation with Alistair36:36 – Favorite IT-themed movie, using your brain as compute storage, and why people still matter GuestAlistair Speirs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed this week in San Francisco, we're bringing you the best updates right from the heart of the event. Join us to connect AI at scale, cloud modernization, and secure innovation—empowering organizations to become AI-first. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip. Dave, Esmee, and Rob wrap up their Ignite 2025 series with Yina Arenas, CVP of Microsoft Foundry, to discuss why Foundry is the go-to choice for enterprises and how it champions responsible development and innovation.  TLDR00:40 – Introduction to Yina Arenas01:14 – How the team is doing, keynote highlights, and insights from the Expo floor02:50 – Deep dive with Yina on the evolution of Cloud Foundry29:24 – Favourite IT-themed movie, human interaction, and our society31:56 – Personal (and slightly juicy) reflections on the week37:30 – Team reflections on Ignite 2025, including an executive summary per guest and appreciation for Dennis Hansen50:54 – The team's favorite IT-themed movies59:30 – Personal favorite restaurantGuestYina Arenas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yinaa/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podc

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed this week in San Francisco, we're bringing you the best updates right from the heart of the event. Join us to connect AI at scale, cloud modernization, and secure innovation—empowering organizations to become AI-first. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.  Dave, Esmee and Rob, continue their discussion with John Link, Partner Product Manager at Microsoft, exploring Frontier organizations and how AI and quantum are reshaping R&D, all within the context of Microsoft Discovery. TLDR00:58 – Introduction to John Link (and some fun food spellings)03:55 – Keynote highlights and Expo floor insights06:42 – Deep dive conversation with John25:00 – Favorite IT-themed movie, thoughts on brain implants, and the simulation theory GuestJohn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmlink/ HostsDave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed this week in San Francisco, we're bringing you the best updates right from the heart of the event. Join us to connect AI at scale, cloud modernization, and secure innovation—empowering organizations to become AI-first. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip. Dave and Esmee continue their conversation with Rob Lefferts, CVP Threat Protection about the key security announcements and explore how we leverage agents to protect, defend, and respond at AI speed.  TLDR00:50 – Introduction to Rob Lefferts01:40 – Keynote highlights and insights from the Expo floor03:19 – In-depth conversation with Rob on why security is critical in the era of AI22:53 – Favorite IT-themed movie linked to the Asimov's principles and the Louvre password  GuestRob Lefferts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-lefferts/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025!The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed this week in San Francisco, we're bringing you the best updates right from the heart of the event. Join us to connect AI at scale, cloud modernization, and secure innovation—empowering organizations to become AI-first. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip. Dave, Esmee and Rob kick off with Rob Cromwell, CVP of Engineering and explore the exciting evolution of Copilot and share insights on what's coming next. TLDR 00:50 – Back in San Francisco 02:45 – Highlights from the first keynote 11:08 – Intro and chat with Rob Cromwell 30:40 – Tackling tech and authentication challenges 32:28 – Favorite IT-related film and a glimpse into the near future GuestRob Cromwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcromwell/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed this week in San Francisco, we're bringing you the best updates right from the heart of the event. Join us to connect AI at scale, cloud modernization, and secure innovation—empowering organizations to become AI-first. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip. Dave, Esmee, and Rob continue their conversation with Jonathan Hunt, CVP of Business Solutions at Microsoft, diving into the differences between AI-driven business solutions and traditional business applications, and exploring how customers can learn where—and how—to get started with AI.  TLDR00:35 – Introduction and conversation with Jonathan Hunt, plus updates from the event floor22:15 – Favorite IT-themed movie starring Arnold SchwarzeneggerGuestJonathan Hunt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hunt1/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

This week Reid and Dan host multi-platinum artist and female sensation Raelynn out in God's Country. All we can say is buckle up and get ready to one of our wildest episodes of GCP yet. Raelynn is a force to be reckoned with from her stories, to her songwriting, to her insane vocal talent. She talks about touring with Jason Aldean this past year, what it feels like rejoining her label Big Machine Music Group, and balancing it all as a mom in this industry. They discuss how long she would last as an Amish Mom and the episode ends with even Reid and Dan feeling like a redneck woman. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Chris sits down with Sydney Amanuel from the GCP, Lost Mountain Saga, A People Person, and so much more. We have a Patreon! What to support us? Click HERE! You can find us on: Instagram Bluesky Youtube You can also email us at chaosenginepod@gmail.com We have a Discord now! Feel free to stop by if that interests you! Check out our friends: Pretending to be People! Stories & Lies Sorry, Honey I have to Take This Tabletop Talk Wilderspace Gaming Doomed to Repeat The Great Old Ones Gaming Negative Modifier Chaos Springs Eternal The Black Flare Podcast 9mm Retirement Radio Suffer Not

Digital intelligence is reshaping how organizations work, and success depends on integrating multiple domains, using real-time analytics, and ensuring strong cyber protections as data grows and risks increase  This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk with Chris Carter, Director - Key Accounts and Australia at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, to explore the fast-moving world of digital intelligence, data, and analytics and dive into the complexities of the work, how rapidly the landscape is evolving, and the major challenges organizations face today.  TLDR:00:41 Introduction of Chris Carter03:00 Rob is confused by the idea of renting out brain capacity for compute power07:13 Chris discusses the fusion of data, AI, and human judgment in complex environments34:30 Are we giving enough attention to human cognitive capacity?42:34 Rugby tickets with the family  GuestChris Carter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarter3/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini 

In this episode, Aaron Francis talks with Simon Eskildsen, co-founder and CEO of TurboPuffer, about building a high-performance search engine and database that runs entirely on object storage. They dive deep on Simon's time as an engineer at Shopify, database design trade-offs, and how TurboPuffer powers modern AI workloads like Cursor and Notion.Follow Simon:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SirupsenLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sirupsenTurbopuffer: https://turbopuffer.comFollow Aaron:Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/aarondfrancis Database School: https://databaseschool.comDatabase School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT3XN4RtcFhmrWl8tf_o49g  (Subscribe today)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarondfrancisWebsite: https://aaronfrancis.com - find articles, podcasts, courses, and more.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:11 - Simon's background and time at Shopify03:01 - The Rails glory days and early developer experiences04:55 - From PHP to Rails and joining Shopify06:14 - The viral blog post that led to Shopify09:03 - Discovering engineering talent through GitHub10:06 - Scaling Shopify's infrastructure to millions of requests per second12:47 - Lessons from hypergrowth and burnout14:46 - Life after Shopify and “angel engineering”16:31 - The Readwise problem and discovering vector embeddings18:22 - The high cost of vector databases and napkin math19:14 - Building TurboPuffer on object storage21:20 - Landing Cursor as the first big customer23:00 - What TurboPuffer actually is25:26 - Why object storage now works for databases28:37 - How TurboPuffer stores and retrieves data31:06 - What's inside those S3 files33:02 - Explaining vectors and embeddings35:55 - How TurboPuffer v1 handled search38:00 - Transitioning from search engine to database44:09 - How Turbopuffer v2 and v3 improved performance47:00 - Smart caching and architecture optimizations49:04 - Trade-offs: high write latency and cold queries51:03 - Cache warming and primitives52:25 - Comparing object storage providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)55:02 - Building a multi-cloud S3-compatible client57:11 - Who TurboPuffer serves and the scale it runs at59:31 - Connecting data to AI and the global vision1:00:15 - Company size, scale, and hiring1:01:36 - Roadmap and what's next for TurboPuffer1:03:10 - Why you should (or shouldn't) use TurboPuffer1:05:15 - Closing thoughts and where to find Simon

Today we delve into the tech expertise deficit and why technical depth and decades of doing the work matter more than social media followers and content creation hype. Our guest is Russ White, engineer, author, teacher, and certification developer. We begin with current events in AI, and then investigate the differences between career and influence... Read more »

GCP with Andy & Geoff review Rev Pro in Sheffield as they review the show plus the pubs and more!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/graps-and-claps-podcast/donations

For the past year, we've been talking about FWA on The Wrestling Channel, now let's talk to the man behind the channel itself. Sean Herbert drops by to talk setting up and the day-to-day of the channel, dealing with the FWA and other wrestling promotions, Irish Whip Wrestling, taking bumps, moustaches, International Showdown, Bang Babes, running a TV channel out of a small seaside town, and wrestlers who might hate him.This episode's alternative titles:-The Honky Tonk ManI Was Just Hitting My HeadWe Sell Subscriptions HereSliding Into Your DMsDigiBetaDisco Ladder MatchWhat The F*ck Have We Got Ourselves IntoRicky Knight's TacheAll Swearing In CapitalsBang On Forty-Five MinutesThat Sounds Really StupidAir MilesCommon Sense PrevailedA Choice Of Meal DealTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3Grosse Pointe BlankPress 2 For Kenta KobashiBikini Beach At 8pmA monthly show from the people behind Must See Matches, The Arn & Eddie Experience and GCP, and there's two things you can do about it...If you want to follow along, head to the FWA Files channel on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheFWAFiles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/Bluesky/YouTube: @FWApodIG: @FWA.podlinktr.ee/FWApodKieran: @kieraneditsEddie: @EddieSideburnsAndy: @oggypart3

 In this second episode of the special AI mini-series, we now explore the human side of transformation, where technology meets purpose and people remain at the center. From future jobs and critical thinking to working with C-level leaders, how human intervention and high-quality data drive success in an AI-powered world.This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk to Indhira Mani, CDO at Intact Insurance UK, about the Love for data, insights on leadership, resilience, and preparing the next generation for what's next.    TLDR:01:30 Introduction of Indhira Mani and Scotch whisky05:45 Explaining the State of AI mini-series with Craig07:12 Conversation with Indi about her boyfriend called Data 38:33 Umbrella Sharing in Japan and the trust on AI45:15 The British Insurance Award and Women in Tech finalist GuestIndhira Mani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indhira-mani-data/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/with co-host Craig Suckling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsuckling/ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Brian Gracely (@bgracely) and Brandon Whichard (@bwhichard, @SoftwareDefTalk) discuss the top stories in Cloud and AI from October 2025.SHOW: 973SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #973 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET NEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST:  "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SPONSORS:[Interconnected] Interconnected is a new series from Equinix diving into the infrastructure that keeps our digital world running. With expert guests and real-world insights, we explore the systems driving AI, automation, quantum, and more. Just search “Interconnected by Equinix”.[TestKube] TestKube is Kubernetes-native testing platform, orchestrating all your test tools, environments, and pipelines into scalable workflows empowering Continuous Testing. Check it out at TestKube.io/cloudcastSHOW NOTES:Link to October 2025 News and ArticlesFEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netBluesky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

In this episode of Let's Combinate: Drugs + Devices, host Subhi Saadeh speaks with Leonel Venegas, a seasoned quality and regulatory professional who has worked with global leaders including Alexion, Merck, Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon & Cordis), Amgen, and Medtronic.Leonel shares how integrating Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) is essential to successful combination-product development. He discusses his journey from chemist to regulatory-affairs expert, uncovering common disconnects between pharma and device cultures, and the critical role of design controls, risk management, and timelines.The conversation also explores GMP and process validation, IDE vs. IND pathways, the challenges of rare-disease programs, and how understanding the cost of quality can reshape testing strategies. Leonel closes by reflecting on becoming a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and what continuous improvement really looks like in combination-product development.⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Introduction00:52 – Integrating GLP, GCP & GMP02:22 – Challenges in Developing Combination Products04:02 – Device-Led Combination Products07:35 – Working with Rare Diseases09:58 – GMP & Process Validation15:08 – Clinical Trials: Drug vs Device19:22 – Cost of Quality & Six Sigma25:12 – Conclusion & Contact InformationLeonel Venegas is the Founder of Precision Regulatory Consulting LLC and an expert in quality and regulatory affairs with over two decades of experience across six global pharma and medtech leaders, including Alexion, Merck, Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon & Cordis), Amgen, and Medtronic.He is certified by ASQ as a CMQ/OE, CQE, CBA, and CSSBB, and holds an M.S. in Regulatory Affairs. Leonel specializes in combination products, medical devices, and IVDs, integrating GLP, GCP, GMP, and GVP principles into complex global development programs.

In today's episode, Hemish was joined by Theresa Donegan, VP of Quality at Climb Bio.Theresa has spent the last few years helping biotech startups build quality from the ground up - often as a team of one. With 30 years' experience across every GxP environment, she brings a rare perspective on what it takes to move from large pharma structure to biotech agility, while still protecting compliance and patient safety.Theresa's career began in the QC lab before moving through GLP, GCP, and GMP roles in large and small companies, CROs, and now Climb Bio. Her path is a masterclass in adaptability, and in today's startup environment, her insights couldn't be more relevant.She talks about the following:• How Theresa's career evolved from QC lab work to VP of Quality leadership• The mindset shift from big pharma to biotech startups• What the first 30/60/90 days look like when you're building quality from scratch• How to balance pragmatism, speed, and compliance in early-stage biotech• How to use consultants effectively• The right time to bring in permanent quality leadership • What “good” looks like in an early-stage quality system• How to align leadership teams and departments when everything is moving fast• How to spot red and green flags when joining a startup• The key soft skills quality professionals must build early in their careers• How to prioritise your first three hires when you finally have budgetTheresa is an incredibly grounded and thoughtful leader, combining technical depth with an empathetic leadership style that every quality professional can learn from.Thank you Theresa for sharing your incredible journey.Hope everyone enjoys the show!

Technology can scale almost everything—except human experience. In a world driven by efficiency, what does it mean to design for how people truly feel? It's about transforming user interactions into ongoing insight and innovation, rooted in empathy and understanding.  This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Kevin Magee, Chief Technology Officer at All human about helping organizations transform customer experiences with a focus on design, engineering, and what is called "digital performance."  TLDR:00:41 Introduction of Kevin Magee with Guinness or sparkling water?03:23 Rob wonders, is Apple really opening up its ecosystem?11:40 Deep dive with Kevin into design, engineering, and digital performance36:30 How tools built for one purpose can transform entire systems48:35 Weekend city breaks and pursuing a master's in psychology  GuestKevin Magee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmagee/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

GCP with Andy & Pete review Atomic Pro Wrestling at Content, Liverpool. As they chat about the show and the beers of the day!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/graps-and-claps-podcast/donations

No cenário dinâmico do marketing digital e das vendas, a busca pela previsibilidade e eficiência tornou-se uma obsessão. Empresas de todos os portes anseiam por transformar o processo de vendas de uma “arte” intuitiva e, por vezes, caótica, em uma “ciência” replicável e escalável. Mas, seria essa transição meramente técnica? Ou há um profundo embate cultural e psicológico em jogo? O episódio do podcast Growth Diaries, com a participação de Daniel Lestinge, fundador da Blue Forecast, desvenda as complexidades dessa jornada, expondo a tensão entre a natureza humana dos vendedores e a frieza implacável dos dados. Mais do que um mero relatório de vendas, o que emerge é um manifesto sobre como a gestão de dados pode, paradoxalmente, humanizar e otimizar a máquina de receita, desde que se compreenda a intrincada dança entre pessoas, processos e algoritmos.A Evolução da Gestão Comercial: Do Grito ao AlgoritmoA história da gestão comercial é uma jornada fascinante, pontuada por transformações radicais. Houve um tempo em que o sucesso em vendas era sinônimo de carisma, persuasão e, muitas vezes, de uma boa dose de “gritos e motivação” por parte dos gestores. Era uma era onde a intuição reinava soberana, e a performance individual era celebrada, mas dificilmente replicável ou escalável. Max Weber, o sociólogo alemão, já observava no início do século XX a tendência da sociedade moderna à racionalização, onde a eficiência e a calculabilidade suplantariam a tradição e a emoção (Weber, 1978). Essa racionalização, que ele via nas burocracias, hoje se manifesta na busca incessante por métricas e processos no universo das vendas.Daniel Lestinge, com sua trajetória que migra de vendas para dados, é um testemunho vivo dessa evolução. Ele representa a nova guarda, que entende que a paixão e a motivação continuam sendo cruciais, mas precisam ser ancoradas em um arcabouço de dados e processos. O modelo artesanal, onde o “feeling” do vendedor era o KPI supremo, cede lugar a uma gestão que busca transformar a operação de vendas em uma “fábrica de receita” previsível. Não se trata de desumanizar, mas de otimizar. Como argumenta Peter Drucker, “o que não pode ser medido, não pode ser gerenciado” (Drucker, 1954). E no mundo das vendas, gerenciar significa entender o que funciona, por que funciona, e como replicar esse sucesso em escala.O Calcanhar de Aquiles Humano: Vendedores e o CRMApesar da inegável lógica por trás da gestão de vendas baseada em dados, o maior desafio reside, ironicamente, no elemento humano. Vendedores, por sua própria natureza, são movidos pela emoção, pela conexão pessoal e pela liberdade de ação. A ideia de preencher meticulosamente um CRM, seguir roteiros rígidos ou aderir a processos padronizados pode soar como uma camisa de força para muitos. Essa resistência não é meramente uma questão de preguiça ou má vontade; é um reflexo de vieses cognitivos e da aversão à perda, conceitos explorados por Daniel Kahneman e Amos Tversky em sua Teoria da Perspectiva (Kahneman & Tversky, 1979). A mudança de um método familiar para um novo, mesmo que comprovadamente mais eficiente, é percebida como uma perda de autonomia ou de um “jeito de fazer” que já trouxe resultados.A Blue Forecast, ao se deparar com essa realidade, precisou desenvolver uma abordagem que não apenas implementasse ferramentas de dados, mas que também promovesse uma profunda mudança cultural. A solução não está em impor, mas em demonstrar o valor. Quando os vendedores percebem que o CRM não é um instrumento de controle, mas uma ferramenta que os ajuda a fechar mais negócios, a gerenciar melhor seu pipeline e a identificar oportunidades que antes passariam despercebidas, a resistência diminui. É uma questão de traduzir a linguagem dos dados para a linguagem dos resultados tangíveis na vida do vendedor. Como Lestinge aponta, a gestão comercial precisa de visibilidade e controle, especialmente em ambientes remotos, e essa visibilidade só é alcançada com dados confiáveis, gerados por processos bem definidos.Data as a Service: O Modelo Blue Forecast e a Democratização da AnáliseA complexidade de montar e manter uma equipe de dados interna é um obstáculo significativo para muitas empresas, especialmente as de médio porte que faturam acima de 10 milhões por ano, mas que ainda não possuem a maturidade para um departamento de dados robusto. É nesse vácuo que o modelo “time de dados por assinatura” da Blue Forecast se posiciona como uma solução estratégica. Esse modelo reflete uma tendência econômica mais ampla: a “economia de serviços” ou “as-a-service” (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), onde empresas podem acessar expertise e infraestrutura de ponta sem os custos fixos e os desafios de recrutamento e retenção de talentos.Ao oferecer times de dados por assinatura, a Blue Forecast democratiza o acesso à inteligência de negócios avançada. Empresas como Embracon e Ser Ronda, que talvez hesitassem em investir em uma estrutura de dados própria, podem agora alavancar análises sofisticadas para otimizar suas operações de vendas. Isso permite que se concentrem em seu core business, enquanto especialistas gerenciam a complexidade dos dados. É uma terceirização estratégica que não apenas reduz custos, mas também acelera a curva de aprendizado e a implementação de melhores práticas, conforme o conceito de vantagem competitiva de Michael Porter (Porter, 1985).A “Fábrica de Receita”: Previsibilidade em um Mundo IncertoA visão de transformar a operação de vendas em uma “fábrica de receita” é o cerne da proposta da Blue Forecast e um conceito poderoso para o marketing digital. Em um mercado cada vez mais volátil e competitivo, a previsibilidade é um ativo inestimável. Uma “fábrica de receita” implica um sistema onde as entradas (leads, atividades de vendas) são processadas de forma consistente para gerar saídas (vendas, receita) com uma taxa de conversão conhecida e gerenciável. Isso exige a aplicação de princípios de gestão de processos, como os popularizados pelo Lean Manufacturing e Six Sigma na indústria, adaptados para o universo das vendas (Womack & Jones, 2003).A chave para essa previsibilidade é a definição clara de processos e a medição constante de KPIs. Sem dados confiáveis, a “fábrica” operaria no escuro, sujeita a flutuações e ineficiências. Com eles, é possível identificar gargalos, otimizar etapas e prever resultados com maior acurácia. A previsibilidade não elimina a necessidade de inovação ou de adaptação a mudanças de mercado, mas fornece uma base sólida para a tomada de decisões, permitindo que as empresas reajam de forma proativa, e não apenas reativa.Governança de Dados: O Alicerce InvisívelUm dos pontos cruciais levantados por Lestinge é a necessidade de homologação dos dados. Em muitos casos, as empresas sequer possuem uma definição clara do que constitui uma “venda” ou um “lead qualificado”. Sem essa padronização, qualquer análise de dados será falha, construída sobre areia movediça. A governança de dados, portanto, torna-se o alicerce invisível sobre o qual toda a “fábrica de receita” é construída.A homologação envolve alinhar critérios, criar campos padronizados no CRM e garantir que todos os membros da equipe compreendam e sigam esses padrões. É um trabalho minucioso, mas essencial. Filosoficamente, pode-se traçar um paralelo com a busca pela verdade e consistência na epistemologia. Para que o conhecimento (neste caso, os insights de dados) seja válido, ele precisa ser fundamentado em premissas claras e consistentes. Dados inconsistentes levam a conclusões equivocadas e, consequentemente, a decisões de negócios erradas. Como alertam Davenport e Dyché, sem uma boa governança, os dados podem se tornar um passivo, não um ativo (Davenport & Dyché, 2013).Além dos Dashboards: A Cultura Data-Driven na PráticaTer dashboards bonitos é um bom começo, mas a verdadeira transformação acontece quando os dados permeiam a cultura organizacional. Daniel Lestinge destaca como as reuniões se transformam após a implementação das soluções da Blue Forecast. De debates improdutivos focados em atribuição de culpa, elas evoluem para sessões focadas em soluções e acompanhamento de iniciativas, utilizando ferramentas como PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) e 5W2H.Essa mudança de cultura é um desafio sociológico e psicológico complexo. Requer que os líderes modelem o comportamento desejado, que a equipe seja treinada para interpretar e agir com base nos dados, e que haja um ambiente de segurança psicológica onde os erros sejam vistos como oportunidades de aprendizado, não de punição. Edgar Schein, renomado teórico da cultura organizacional, enfatiza que a cultura é moldada por artefatos, valores e pressupostos básicos, e que a mudança cultural é um processo lento e deliberado (Schein, 2017). Ao transformar a forma como as reuniões são conduzidas, a Blue Forecast está, de fato, reescrevendo os rituais e as normas que sustentam a cultura de vendas de seus clientes.O Dilema da Imagem vs. Entrega: Lições do Ecossistema DigitalUm dos insights mais provocadores do episódio do Growth Diaries foi a reflexão sobre a influência das redes sociais e os “influenciadores corporativos”. Daniel e Victor observaram que, muitas vezes, há um foco excessivo na imagem dos fundadores e na retórica inspiradora, em detrimento da entrega real de valor estruturado. Essa crítica ressoa com a teoria da “sociedade do espetáculo” de Guy Debord, que descrevia uma sociedade onde as relações sociais são mediadas por imagens e o consumo de representações se sobrepõe à experiência direta e autêntica (Debord, 1994).No contexto do marketing digital e da educação corporativa, essa tendência pode ser perigosa. Empresas e indivíduos que constroem sua reputação apenas na imagem, sem a substância de processos sólidos e resultados concretos, correm o risco de se tornar “castelos de areia”. A mensagem de Daniel é clara: a entrega de resultados tangíveis e a transformação contínua são o que realmente fidelizam o cliente. Em uma era de excesso de informação e de “gurus” instantâneos, a autenticidade e a capacidade de gerar valor real são os diferenciais competitivos mais poderosos.A Autonomia do Cliente: Infraestrutura e FlexibilidadeUm aspecto técnico, mas de grande impacto estratégico, é a decisão da Blue Forecast de implantar todas as soluções na infraestrutura do cliente. Essa abordagem, que pode parecer mais trabalhosa à primeira vista, é fundamental para garantir a autonomia do cliente e evitar a chamada “dependência de fornecedor” (vendor lock-in). Ao hospedar os dados e as ferramentas na própria infraestrutura do cliente (seja AWS, GCP ou outra), a Blue Forecast assegura que o cliente mantém a posse e o controle de seus ativos digitais.Essa estratégia reflete uma compreensão profunda do valor a longo prazo para o cliente. Não se trata apenas de entregar uma solução, mas de capacitar o cliente. Em um mundo onde a segurança e a soberania dos dados são cada vez mais críticas, essa escolha técnica se traduz em um benefício estratégico, reforçando a confiança e a parceria. Além disso, a flexibilidade em adaptar-se à stack tecnológica do cliente demonstra uma abordagem centrada no cliente, um pilar fundamental para o sucesso de qualquer empresa de serviços, como ressaltado por autores como Frederick Reichheld sobre a lealdade do cliente (Reichheld, 1996).O ROI da Transparência: Casos de Sucesso e RetençãoO valor da análise de dados em vendas é mais bem ilustrado pelos casos de sucesso. Lestinge citou o exemplo de uma empresa de Telecom do Espírito Santo que, após a implementação de dashboards e processos estruturados, viu sua retenção (Customer Success) saltar de 27% para 54%. Esse é um testemunho poderoso do ROI da transparência e da governança de dados. A retenção de clientes é, muitas vezes, mais lucrativa do que a aquisição de novos, um princípio econômico bem estabelecido no marketing.O aumento da retenção não é um resultado mágico; é a consequência direta de uma melhor compreensão do cliente, da identificação proativa de riscos de churn e da capacidade de agir com base em insights. Quando a equipe de CS tem acesso a dados confiáveis sobre o comportamento do cliente, o uso do produto e o histórico de interações, ela pode intervir de forma mais eficaz, oferecendo soluções personalizadas e fortalecendo o relacionamento. Esse é o poder de transformar dados em ações estratégicas que impactam diretamente o resultado final.O Caminho à Frente: Priorizando o EssencialA mensagem final de Daniel Lestinge é um lembrete valioso em um mundo saturado de informações e soluções complexas: comece simples. Ele orienta focar inicialmente em construir processos claros, definir poucos KPIs essenciais e garantir que o time de vendas funcione de forma coesa, antes de buscar soluções excessivamente complexas. Essa abordagem minimalista e pragmática ecoa o Princípio de Pareto (80/20), onde a maioria dos resultados advém de um número limitado de causas (Koch, 1998).No contexto do marketing digital e da gestão de vendas, isso significa resistir à tentação de implementar todas as ferramentas e métricas disponíveis de uma vez. Em vez disso, a prioridade deve ser estabelecer uma base sólida de dados confiáveis e processos operacionais eficientes. A jornada é gradual, e o principal é progredir com foco e “mão na massa”. É um convite à ação deliberada e estratégica, em vez de uma corrida desenfreada por todas as inovações tecnológicas.Conclusão: A Sinfonia de Dados e HumanidadeO bate-papo no Growth Diaries com Daniel Lestinge transcendeu a mera discussão sobre análise de dados e vendas. Ele nos convidou a uma reflexão profunda sobre a natureza do trabalho, a psicologia humana e a evolução da gestão na era digital. A “fábrica de receita” não é um ideal frio e desumano; é a materialização da busca por eficiência e previsibilidade, que, quando bem implementada, pode liberar os vendedores para se concentrarem no que fazem de melhor: conectar-se com pessoas.A verdadeira maestria reside em orquestrar a sinfonia entre a precisão dos algoritmos e a intuição humana, entre a rigidez dos processos e a flexibilidade da criatividade. O futuro das vendas e do marketing digital não é apenas sobre coletar dados, mas sobre interpretá-los com sabedoria, aplicar essa sabedoria com propósito e, acima de tudo, lembrar que, no final das contas, estamos lidando com pessoas. A jornada é contínua, os desafios são constantes, mas a promessa de uma operação de receita mais eficiente e previsível, que respeita e amplifica o potencial humano, é um horizonte que vale a pena perseguir. É hora de salvar, reparar e decidir: vamos construir fábricas de receita que nutrem a alma humana ou nos perderemos na busca incessante por métricas vazias? A escolha é nossa.Referências (Estilo MLA)Davenport, Thomas H., and Jill Dyché. The New IT: How Technology Leaders Are Shaping the Digital Future. McGraw-Hill Education, 2013.Debord, Guy. The Society of the Spectacle. Translated by Donald Nicholson-Smith, Zone Books, 1994.Drucker, Peter F. The Practice of Management. Harper & Row, 1954.Kahneman, Daniel, and Amos Tversky. “Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk.” Econometrica, vol. 47, no. 2, 1979, pp. 263–91.Koch, Richard. The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less. Doubleday, 1998.Porter, Michael E. Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance. Free Press, 1985.Reichheld, Frederick F. The Loyalty Effect: The Hidden Force Behind Growth, Profits, and Lasting Value. Harvard Business School Press, 1996.Schein, Edgar H. 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Join William Collins and Evyonne Sharp as they catch up on all things AI. They discuss the AI bubble and how it relates to venture capital, stock, and company evaluations. They talk about the AI experience for the average person, the adoption rate of AI tools, and how the AI infrastructure buildout might affect the... Read more »

The skills we teach today will decide the world we live in tomorrow but the digital skills gap is something we've been dealing with for decades, but it's growing faster than ever, it starts with kids and stretches all the way into late IT careers, and now we're finally taking a more connected, lifelong approach to closing it. This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Mike Nayler, Director, National Security, Defense & Public Safety at AWS about the digital skills gap and explore how tech companies can help close it. TLDR:00:45 Introduction of Mike Nayler and the pros and cons of enterprise architects, based on a survey03:30 Rob is confused about AI replacing prompt engineers07:55 Conversation with Mike on the digital skills gap25:15 The real gap is between institutions and the people they aim to serve33:24 Mike heading back to school and writing essays againGuest Mike Nayler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayler/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Guest: Jibran Ilyas, Director for Incident Response at Google Cloud Topics: What is this tabletop thing, please tell us about running a good security incident tabletop?  Why are tabletops for incident response preparedness so amazingly effective yet rarely done well? This is cheap/easy/useful so why do so many fail to do it? Why are tabletops seen as kind of like elite pursuit? What's your favorite Cloud-centric scenario for tabletop exercises? Ransomware? But there is little ransomware in the cloud, no? What are other good cloud tabletop scenarios? Resources: EP60 Impersonating Service Accounts in GCP and Beyond: Cloud Security Is About IAM? EP179 Teamwork Under Stress: Expedition Behavior in Cybersecurity Incident Response EP222 From Post-IR Lessons to Proactive Security: Deconstructing Mandiant M-Trends EP177 Cloud Incident Confessions: Top 5 Mistakes Leading to Breaches from Mandiant EP158 Ghostbusters for the Cloud: Who You Gonna Call for Cloud Forensics EP98 How to Cloud IR or Why Attackers Become Cloud Native Faster?  

In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organisations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. We're launching a special AI mini-series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. Each episode dives into key themes like scaling AI, societal impact, leadership, sustainability, and the challenges ahead. Join us for fresh insights and bold conversations on the future of intelligent systems.  This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob kick off the AI mini-series with Craig Suckling, CAIO at Capgemini and co-host of this special edition. The episode is inspired by “Riding the AI Whirlwind,” Gartner's 2025 strategic predictions report, which urges organizations to act boldly on AI's potential while managing risks like rising costs and privacy concerns  TLDR:00:40 – Introduction of Craig Suckling and launch of the AI mini-series02:38 – Summary of three key insights and strategic recommendations from Gartner's “Riding the AI Whirlwind” report23:03 – Strategic planning assumptions: what they mean for business and tech leaders41:40 – Sam Altman's top three concerns about the future of AI49:35 – What key topics remain unaddressed?51:00 – What to expect from the AI mini-series featuring industry leadersHostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/with co-host Craig Suckling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsuckling/ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Michael Reid went from studying aerospace engineering to becoming CEO at Megaport, a global network-as-a-service platform. How did he get there, and what can we learn from his journey? We walk his career path, including a pivotal role scaling ThousandEyes from 74 million to over 2.4x ARR post-acquisition, and how those experiences shaped his approach to... Read more »

The evolving role of technology in modern defense environments, highlighting innovations in communications, automation, and open-source frameworks. Drawing from personal experience, the conversation emphasizes how real-world conflicts are reshaping how tech is deployed, adopted, and understood across military operations.  This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Ben Sparke, Enterprise Azure Cloud & AI Specialist for UK Defence at Microsoft, about  how his military background informs a human-centered approach to technology in the evolving defence sector—highlighting the shift from mission-driven to tech-driven innovation.  TLDR:00:37 – Introduction of Ben Sparke and face-to-face podcasting02:40 – Rob gets confused about Digital Twins representing you in court08:15 – Tech's evolving role in defence, with Ben 34:41 – Why improvisation and human adaptability matter 43:30 – Ben's hundred-mile bike race over the weekend  Guest Ben Sparke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-sparke/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini 

Welcome to a brand-new season of Clarity Generates Confidence! In this energizing kickoff to Season 8: Transforming Uncertainty and Confidence, Gary sits down with Christine Waters, Head of HR and Administration at GCP, to explore how leaders can turn today's turbulence into tomorrow's opportunities.After years of thriving through uncertainty, Gary and Christine reflect on a powerful mindset shift taking hold across North America - from hesitation to action, from fear to forward motion. Drawing on Gary's work with hundreds of entrepreneurs and Christine's on-the-ground insights, they reveal how confidence, optimism, and leadership can reignite growth even when the world feels unpredictable.This episode sets the stage for a new season full of real stories, fresh perspectives, and practical lessons to help you, and your organization, lead with clarity and confidence in 2025 and beyond.

Nueva vuelta de tuerca a los ataques contra la Inteligencia Artificial que cada vez es más capaz, tiene más acceso y ya es una herramienta inevitable en nuestras vidas. Notas y referencias en https://www.tierradehackers.com/episodio-138 Puedes apoyar este Podcast en Patreon y obtener beneficios exclusivos. Además, estarás ayudando a que siga publicándose muchos años más. https://www.tierradehackers.com/patreon/ ⭐️ SPONSORS ⭐️ ️‍♂️ Flare Flare es una plataforma de inteligencia de amenazas y monitoreo de la Dark Web que te ayuda a estar un paso por delante de los ciber-delincuentes. Puedes solicitar una prueba gratuita como oyente de Tierra de Hackers aquí:  https://try.flare.io/martin-vigo/ ️ Prowler Audita y mejora tu seguridad en AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes y M365 con visibilidad centralizada. Solicita una prueba gratuita en el siguiente link:  https://prowler.com/?utm_source=tierra_de_hackers ️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tierradehackers  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tierradehackers ➡️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tierradehackers ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tierradehackers ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tierradehackers ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tierradehackers ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tierradehackers No olvides unirte a nuestra comunidad de Discord:  https://www.tierradehackers.com/discord

In this conversation, we explore how Impossible Cloud Network (ICN) is rethinking one of the biggest industries in tech: cloud computing. Sebastian Pfeiffer shares his journey into Web3, and how ICN is tackling the massive challenges of today's cloud landscape.We cover:What Impossible Cloud Network is and the problem it's solving for enterprises and developersWhy decentralized cloud infrastructure is more critical now than ever beforeThe role of the $ICNT token—and how its utility extends beyond staking and governanceHow ICN differentiates itself in a crowded space of decentralized and traditional providersWhat “open and composable” really means for cloud servicesRead the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer

As cloud matures, could the hyperscale cloud providers start looking to acquire SaaS providers to build out a bundled application portfolio? Or are the demands of AI investment too much to pursue that strategy? SHOW: 964SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #964 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:[TestKube] TestKube is Kubernetes-native testing platform, orchestrating all your test tools, environments, and pipelines into scalable workflows empowering Continuous Testing. Check it out at TestKube.io/cloudcast[Interconnected] Interconnected is a new series from Equinix diving into the infrastructure that keeps our digital world running. With expert guests and real-world insights, we explore the systems driving AI, automation, quantum, and more. Just search “Interconnected by Equinix”.SHOW NOTES:Clouded Judgement (Jamin Bell)100 Biggest SaaS CompaniesCOULD THE CLOUD HYPERSCALERS START LOOKING TO ACQUIRE SAAS COMPANIES?Do the hyperscalers start acting like Private Equity to acquire SaaS revenue streams?Do the hyperscalers start moving from primitive providers to bundlers?Do the hyperscalers have to make a choice between AI/CAPEX investment and SaaS investment?Do the hyperscalers figure out a way to spin-off the AI/CAPEX portions of their business for a period of time?FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodBlueSky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

(S2:E5) On today's episode of the Gaming Corner Podcast, JosiahP and Dastardly John take a look at the Nintendo Switch 2, 5 months after it's release, and explain where GCP's been, and what their plans are for the future!Written By:Josiah ParksJonathan AmrheinEdited By:Josiah Parks---Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:18 - Gaming News and Announcements8:05 - Pick-Up/Playing12:59 - GCP Topic - Nintendo Switch 2, 5 Months Later32:10 - GCP Topic - Where have we been?

Before Siri had sass and Alexa started judging your music taste, the original virtual assistant was quietly revolutionizing the '90s—powered by many patents and a whole lot of foresight. Now, as AI goes from buzzword to boss, we ask, will it transform your job, your home… or just steal your knowledge?  This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob speak with Kevin Surace, Futurist, Inventor & "Father" of the Virtual Assistant, about exploring the evolution of AI, what the future might hold, and how disruptive innovation can shake up your organization in ways you might not expect.   TLDR: 00:40 – Introduction of Kevin Surace 05:12 – Rob gets confused by Google Maps reviews and selfies 08:15 – Deep dive into the evolution of AI with Kevin 52:00 – How intelligent agents can help manage digital noise and support mental well-being 1:07:30 – Wrapping up the book the Joy Success Cycle and heading to a concert  GuestKevin Surace: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini 

Network automation has a data problem. Traditional tools may hit limitations when managing complex infrastructure relationships. We explore how OpsMill’s InfraHub uses graph databases and temporal versioning to create what our guest calls “the knowledge graph of infrastructure” – enabling true version control at the database level while maintaining the flexibility to model anything from... Read more »

This week Reid and Dan host award winning artist and songwriter, HARDY, back for round two on GCP. The episode covers everything from arrowhead hunting to how his life has changed since becoming a dad to the poignant message his album COUNTRY! COUNTRY! is giving fans. Hardy covers how the song "Buck on the Wall" came to fruition and how it took on a whole new meaning last year when his grandfather passed away and he killed his first Mississippi whitetail after his passing. HARDY gives an acoustic performance of "Bottomland" for the first time ever and his gravorite is also a first time song on God's Country. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Sridhar's newsletter & Podcast (Click Play button for Audio version of the Post). Appreciate you being here, so we can connect weekly on interesting topics. Add your email id here to get this directly to your inbox.Do subscribe to show Minimalist Techie over Apple Or Spotify Or YouTube podcast (Click on Hyperlinks for Apple Or on Spotify Or on YouTube) or hear it over email you received through my subscription or on my website.This weekly newsletter is mostly about the article, books, videos etc. I read or watch or my views on different topics which revolves around my head during the week.Point discussed in this Podcast,Why So Few Tech Jobs for Recent Grads?  • The promise vs. the reality  • Data showing how entry-level tech hiring has contracted  • Why companies demand high experience from newcomers  • Role of AI / tooling in shifting the job landscape  • What grads and educational systems can do differentlyData Point & Implication* Entry-level hiring by top tech firms dropped by 50% since 2019 San Francisco StandardImplication - The largest tech companies are hiring far fewer fresh grads, undermining the promise of entry-level paths.* The share of tech job ads requiring ≥5 years' experience rose from ~37% to ~42% from 2022 → 2025 Indeed Hiring LabImplication - More roles are shifting toward “mid/senior-level only,” squeezing the bottom tier.* Projections show ~317,700 new job openings per year in U.S. tech & IT occupations through 2034 Bureau of Labor StatisticsImplication - The volume is there—jobs exist—but many are not entry-level or accessible.* Reports show that many grads (esp. CS grads) now face unemployment rates over 6% — double some liberal arts majors The Economic TimesImplication - It's a disruption: even in “hot” fields, grads aren't guaranteed jobs.* Indications that tech postings are down ~36% vs. pre-pandemic levels RedditImplication - The number of roles overall has contracted, increasing competition.Why This Gap Is Widening * Raising experience bars: Companies prefer safer bets — hiring those with track records, rather than investing in freshers. (Data: experience requirement rising)* Risk aversion & cost of training: Startup budgets and corporate HR often don't want or can't afford ramp-up time for newcomers.* AI & automation's shadow:  • Some entry-level tasks (simple code, scripts, basic data cleaning) are increasingly tackled by AI/ML tools, reducing demand for junior labor.  • This doesn't eliminate the need for human developers — but shifts the requirements higher.* Mismatch of curriculum & industry needs: Education sometimes lags behind tech trends. Graduates might know older languages but not the niche frameworks or cloud / ML / architecture knowledge companies now expect.* Selective hiring & “brand bias”: Companies often prioritize grads from elite universities or known tech schools, exacerbating inequality.* Market cycles & contraction: When the tech bubble deflates or macroeconomic headwinds rise, companies cut or freeze junior hiring first.What Grads / Postgrads Can Do * Build a portfolio of real-world projects  • Open-source contributions, personal apps, data projects, internships—even unpaid or side work.  • Projects that solve real problems, not toy examples.* Learn the in-demand skills & tools  • Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), ML/AI basics, infrastructure, modern frameworks (e.g. React, Node.js), DevOps tools.  • Certifications, bootcamps, micro-credentials.  • Embrace continuous learning—because tech evolves.* Target smaller companies, startups, non-tech firms  • These roles may have lower brand prestige but offer more flexibility and opportunities to learn.  • Many “non-tech” companies need developers for automation, internal dashboards, ML, etc.* Network aggressively & find mentors  • Use LinkedIn, meetups, hackathons.  • Reach out to people in your niche, ask for code reviews, mock interviews, advice.* Be flexible in location / remote work  • Don't confine your job search to top-tier cities only. Remote roles open more doors.  • Be open to contract / freelance gigs to build experience.* Show results, not credentials  • In interviews, emphasize outcomes, metrics, and problem-solving over “courses taken.”  • Demonstrate how your work impacted something, however small.* Consider non-traditional entry paths  • Apprenticeships, technical residencies, bootcamp-plus internships.  • Some tech fellowships let you “earn while learning.”What Institutions & Industry Must DoTo make systemic change, certain players must act:* Universities / colleges:  • Update curricula quicker; partner with industry; offer more work-integrated learning programs.  • Bridge the gap between theory and current tools.* Tech companies / recruiters:  • Re-evaluate job descriptions: reduce arbitrary thresholds (years of experience, brand school).  • Build robust junior hire programs; commit to “grow-your-own” talent.  • Use transparency in hiring pipelines (publish how many fresh grads hired).* Government / policy makers:  • Incentivize companies to hire entry-level talent (tax credits, subsidies for training).  • Support tech education & apprenticeships.To conclude, The tech industry can't thrive if new talent is blocked at the door. To preserve innovation, companies must open pathways; graduates must be strategic about learning and positioning themselves.That is all for this week. See you again.Do let me know in comments or reply me over email to share what is your view on this post. So, Share, Like, subscribe whatever these days' kids say :-)Stay Connected, Share Ideas, Spread Happiness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sridhargarikipati.substack.com

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In this episode, ARK's Brett Winton, Charles Roberts and Frank Downing sit down with Stephen Balaban, CEO and co-founder of Lambda Labs — a company building AI-specific cloud infrastructure. The conversation explores Lambda's role in the AI value chain, the evolving economics of data centers, and why traditional hyperscalers might be too slow to meet the moment.Stephen explains why he believes we're transitioning from deterministic, rule-based software to what he calls “neural software” — stochastic, neural network-driven systems that will eventually replace nearly all traditional software. He shares Lambda's mission to enable this transformation by rapidly deploying GPU infrastructure and supporting the AI research and application build-out happening today.The discussion spans infrastructure strategy, regulatory bottlenecks, AI safety, energy constraints, and long-term visions of neural operating systems. Stephen offers a bold perspective on the hardware demands and philosophical shifts required to usher in a world where software is generated, not written.Key Points From This Episode:00:01:21 How Lambda positions itself as a “neo-cloud” provider competing with AWS, Azure, and GCP for AI workloads.00:02:46 Why ARK estimates $1.5 trillion in annual AI-related data center investment by 2030 and what it could mean for Lambda.00:05:26 Why hyperscalers may be too slow to meet the unique demands of AI training compared to specialized players.00:06:29 How AI infrastructure requires new rack designs, higher power density, and different utilization patterns.00:09:20 Why AI may disrupt the entire computing stack—from Nvidia overtaking Intel to reshaping platform and cloud services.00:14:50 Stephen explains Lambda's “secret mission” to replace all traditional software with neural networks.00:16:36 Why companies trust Lambda to deploy GPU infrastructure faster and more reliably than incumbents.00:20:27 How the concept of a “neural operating system” reframes software as stochastic rather than deterministic.00:23:04 How hallucinations in neural systems could be managed with checks and balances similar to financial approvals.00:25:04 Why Stephen sees AI safety and alignment as the cybersecurity of the future.00:39:00 How real-time AI tasks may run locally at the edge, while deeper reasoning gets pushed to the cloud.00:44:11 Why running modern large language models still resembles the supercomputer era rather than the PC era.00:46:06 How Stephen views the long-term convergence of AI with quantum computing and brain–computer interfaces.00:50:20 Why scaling AI requires the “heroic effort” of Nvidia, TSMC, OpenAI, energy providers, and Lambda together.00:53:43 Back-of-the-envelope math on CapEx per megawatt—from power plants and data centers to GPUs.00:57:11 Why power infrastructure and deregulation could become the biggest stumbling blocks for AI growth.01:02:02 How software creation is shifting from a labor-driven process to a capital-intensive one.01:06:06 Why Stephen and Brett describe data centers as “AI factories” producing custom neural software.

In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins are joined by special guest Jim Nelson from FRSecure to dive deep into the world of cloud security. Whether you're using AWS, Azure, or GCP, understanding the right security protocols is crucial. Jim, a subject matter expert in cloud assessments, CIS benchmarks, and cloud infrastructure, shares valuable insights on common security pitfalls and best practices to enhance your cloud security posture.Topics Covered:- Introduction to cloud security challenges and opportunities.- Key areas often overlooked in cloud infrastructure security.- The importance of proper configuration and ongoing monitoring.- Best practices in identity and access management.- Effective data protection and governance strategies.- The significance of continuous vulnerability management.- Real-world experiences and lessons from security assessments.- Tips for leveraging CIS benchmarks and security frameworks.- Insights into collaboration security and conditional access policies.Join us for a comprehensive discussion that offers actionable advice to elevate your security efforts in the cloud. Perfect for InfoSec professionals and organizations looking to bolster their cloud security strategies.Here are some resources to help get you started:FRSecure's Cloud Security Checklist: https://frsecure.com/cloud-infrastructure-security-checklist/The CIS Benchmarks: https://www.cisecurity.org/cis-benchmarksDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity!-- Looking to get in touch? Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frsecure/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/frsecure.bsky.socialAbout FRSecure:https://frsecure.com/ FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can't do it alone. Whether you're wondering where to start or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

 We're back! In this Season 5 premiere, the team reunites after their summer break to kick off an exciting new chapter. Join us as we catch up, share bold predictions for the year ahead, and explore big questions, like whether 2026 will be the year of the autonomous organization. Expect candid reflections, lively discussion, and a sneak peek at what's coming up this season.  We are very keen this season to establish a feedback loop with listeners, so will be doing shows exploring listener questions and challenges - something we are really looking forward to.  Please get in touch with us, via LinkedIn, Substack or cloudrealities@capgemini.com, if you have questions or challenges for us, we'd love to hear from you!TLDR: 00:20 – We're back! 00:35 – Catching up on what we did during the summer break 10:48 – Planning ahead until Christmas: Microsoft Ignite, AWS re:Invent, an AI mini-series and cool guests 20:27 – Tech talk: iPhone 17, deep democracy training, and the human impact of innovation 32:10 – Will autonomous organizations powered by agents emerge within 12–18 months? 40:45 – Reflections inspired by Jaws, climbing adventures, and Bruce Springsteen  HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini 

Dave, Esmee, and Rob are strapping in for another season of bold, brain-bending conversations—and they're bringing the flux capacitor with them from Back to the Future.Season 5 beams in global leaders and innovators who challenge how we think about technology, business, and humanity. From AI disruption to digital sovereignty, from leadership to culture—this season's guests are ready to shake things up.Our first full episode drops on September 25, but before we hit 88 miles per hour, here's a quick trailer to set the timeline straight, or at least bend it a little.HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

In this deep dive episode, we explore the evolution of networking with Avery Pennarun, Co-Founder and CEO of Tailscale. Avery shares his extensive journey through VPN technologies, from writing his first mesh VPN protocol in 1997 called “Tunnel Vision” to building Tailscale, a zero-trust networking solution. We discuss how Tailscale reimagines the OSI stack by... Read more »

This week Reid and Dan host CCMA entertainer of the year and hit songwriter, Josh Ross, out in God’s Country. The three dive in on what they’re mad at, and it includes the guys being jealous of how Josh gets to start his mornings, every day. They dive in the on Josh’s Nashville journey from Canada, and the unconventional parking lot he lived in for months before he got his first deal. Josh shares the labor-intensive process of pond management at his new farm and how throwing a line gives him solace from the road. He shares the similarities of fishing up north versus the south, and some of his favorite tactics he’s carried to the states from his upbringing. The episode ends with a Gravorite flex the boys didn’t see coming, but lands at one of the top ones GCP has seen. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're going to discuss Good Manufacturing Practice - GMP - which is like GCP but for the manufacturing of drugs, devices, food and cosmetics rather than the clinical processes involved in research.  Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It's fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/ References - https://database.ich.org/sites/default/files/Q7%20Guideline.pdf https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-manufacturing-practice-and-good-distribution-practice https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7395820/  Maintenance Phase Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iqRW5kzS02w4HRi6vOi6Q 

John Capobianco is back! Just months after our first Model Context Protocol (MCP) discussion, John returns to showcase how this “USB-C of software” has transformed from experimental technology to an enterprise-ready solutions. We explore the game-changing OAuth 2.1 security updates, witness live demonstrations of packet analysis through natural language with Gemini CLI, and discover how... Read more »

 Welcome to episode 318 of The Cloud Pod, where the forecast is always cloudy! We're going on an adventure! Justin and Ryan have formed a fellowship of the cloud, and they're bringing you all the latest and greatest news from Valinor to Helm's Deep, and Azure to AWS to GCP. We've water issues, some Magic Quadrants, and Aurora updates…but sadly no potatoes. Let's get into it!  Titles we almost went with this week: You’ve Got No Mail: AOL Finally Hangs  Up on Dial-Up Ctrl+Alt+Delete Climate Change H2-Oh No: Your Gmail is Thirsty The Price is Vibe: Kiro’s New    Request-Based Model Spec-tacular Pricing: Kiro Leaves the Waitlist Behind SHA-zam! GitHub Actions Gets Its Security Cape Breaking Bad Actions: GitHub’s Supply Chain Intervention Graph Your Way to Infrastructure Happiness The Tables Have Turned: S3 Gets Its Iceberg Moment Subnet Where It Hurts: GKE Finally Gets IP Address Relief All Your Database Are Belong to Database Center From Droplets to Dollars: DigitalOcean’s AI Pivot Pays Off DigitalOcean Rides the AI Wave to Record Earnings Agent Smith Would Be Proud: Microsoft’s Multi-Agent Matrix Aurora Borealis: A Decade of Database Enlightenment Fifteen Shades of Cloud: AWS’s Unbroken Streak The Fast and the Failover-ious: Aurora Edition Gone in Single-Digit Seconds: AWS’s Speedy Database Recovery Agent 007: License to Secure Your AI A big thanks to this week's sponsor: We're sponsorless! Want to get your brand, company, or service in front of a very enthusiastic group of cloud news seekers? You've come to the right place! Send us an email or hit us up on our Slack channel for more info. General News  01:02 AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service | AP News AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2024, marking the end of a technology that introduced millions to the internet in the 1990s and early 2000s. Census data shows 163,401 US households still used dial-up in 2023, representing 0.13% of homes with internet subscriptions, highlighting the persistence of legacy infrastructure in underserved areas – which is honestly crazy.  Here's hoping that these folks are able to switch to alternatives, like Starlink. This shutdown reflects broader technology lifecycle patterns as companies retire legacy services like Skype, Internet Explorer, and AOL Instant Messenger to focus resources on modern platforms. The transition away from dial-up demonstrates the evolution from telephone-based connectivity to broadband and wireless technologies that now dominate internet access. AOL’s journey from a $164 billion valuation in 2000 to being sold by Verizon in 2021 illustrates the rapid shifts in technology markets and the challenges of ada

In this unplanned and unfiltered conversation, we dive deep into network automation realities with Ivan Pepelnjak, networking’s long standing and independent voice from ipSpace.net. We explore why automation projects fail, dissect the tooling landscape (Ansible vs. Terraform vs. Python), and discuss the cultural barriers preventing enterprises from modernizing their networks. Ivan delivers hard truths about... Read more »

Today we explore how to build sustainable tech companies with Brian Pontarelli, Founder of FusionAuth. Brian shares his path from early programming on an Apple IIe to creating innovative solutions in the complex world of customer identity and access management (CIAM). Brian argues that single-tenancy and local development capabilities are crucial for developers. He also... Read more »

This week Reid and Dan host guitar slangin' and soul sanging phenom Marcus King, out in God's Country. The episode kicks off with Marcus ripping into his latest song "Honkytonk Hell" and the guys giving a standing ovation to GCP's greatest performance yet. The three of them discuss what it was like growing up southern and how the tough guy narrative has been a struggle to maintain at times. Marcus shares the inspiration behind his latest album, how meeting his wife saved his life, and how he thinks he is the most honest he's ever been with his new album "Darling Blue". Marcus shares a never before heard song with the listeners and ends with a REO Speedwagon gravorite. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.