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On Cloud

262 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -

Reimagine what cloud can do for your business. The On Cloud podcast decodes the state of cloud computing in the enterprise today with leading practices, real-world examples, and candid advice from industry leaders and specialists.

The podcast features leading industry innovators who deliver their unique perspectives and insights around the technology, business, and culture of cloud to help you achieve your cloud goals and engineer your possible.

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Episodes

Qualcomm’s Atul Suri and Deloitte’s Rahul Bajpai on Generative AI and the edge

April 10, 2024 13:03 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

AI is coming to edge computing, and it's bringing productivity increases, new business models, and revenue streams to drive growth and innovation.

The CTO Advisor's Keith Townsend on successfully implementing Generative AI

March 27, 2024 13:37 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Although Generative AI has the potential to be revolutionary, companies still have to go through proven decision-making processes to get the implementation right. And, as with other IT initiatives, it's (almost) all about the value.

Google’s Connie Fan and Deloitte’s Dr. Abdul Rahman on Generative AI and cybersecurity

March 13, 2024 12:34 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MB

Generative AI and cybersecurity are becoming closely linked. Generative AI can boost security, but its LLMs need to be secured in a race against time and bad actors.

Himanshu Varshney on how to build an excellent software engineering culture

February 29, 2024 14:42 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MB

Culture is a big component of software engineering success. A commitment to excellence and employee satisfaction is crucial. Success begins at the top with strong, passionate leadership.

Deloitte's global cyber leader, Emily Mossburg, discusses the latest in cybersecurity

February 14, 2024 13:54 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MB

Cybersecurity is a critical issue for nearly every company. Deloitte's global cyber leader, Emily Mossburg, discusses what's new, and what's next, in cyber.

David Linthicum and Mike Kavis take a look at cloud for 2024

February 08, 2024 21:09 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this LinkedIn Live episode of the On Cloud Podcast, Deloitte's David Linthicum and Mike Kavis make their predictions on what's next for cloud in 2024.

Deloitte's David Linthicum and Mike Kavis look back at cloud in 2023

January 24, 2024 13:14 - 22 minutes - 17.6 MB

What happened in cloud in 2023? Generative AI was the biggest event, but there were other trends, too, like resiliency, FinOps, talent, and repatriation.

IBM's Nick Otto on how hybrid, open clouds optimize value

January 17, 2024 18:10 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MB

Organizations can optimize cloud value by building a hybrid, open, sustainable cloud architecture--augmented by Generative AI--that can scale as needed.

Carnegie Mellon’s Satya and Deloitte’s Rahul Bajpai talk edge computing

January 10, 2024 15:47 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MB

Use cases for edge computing are growing, and more companies are figuring out how to return value to the business by going to the edge.

Intel's Josh Hilliker on how to optimize your cloud architecture

January 05, 2024 17:10 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MB

To return more value from cloud, it's essential to optimize its infrastructure. Intel's Josh Hilliker has thoughts on how you can do that with optimization—and policy-as-code, as well as effective governance.

VMware's Alexander Romero shares advice on how to succeed with Generative AI

December 13, 2023 14:24 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Generative AI is revolutionizing how we work and live, but it can be complex to navigate. VMware's Alexander Romero gives advice on how to succeed with this technology.

Deloitte's Tony Witherspoon on all that’s new at re:Invent 2023

December 08, 2023 14:26 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MB

AWS re:Invent 2023 was focused on Generative AI. AWS announced many new tools to help organizations leverage Generative AI now, and in the future.

Generative AI changes cloud architecture. This is how.

November 29, 2023 13:43 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MB

Implementing Generative AI requires re-evaluating all aspects of cloud architecture to ensure that it is optimized to return value to the business.

Cloud and AI can help airports enrich customers' experiences

November 15, 2023 14:19 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Airports are leveraging cloud and AI to transform operations and provide their customers with enriched experiences, which can boost revenue.

Netskope's CISO on how midmarkets are leveraging emerging tech to innovate

November 08, 2023 13:38 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

If the results of Deloitte's 2023 Midmarket Technology Report are any indication, midmarket companies are making big bets on tech trends related to AI, cybersecurity, and modernization--and they're thriving.

An AWS specialist's view on how gen AI is transforming FSI

November 01, 2023 13:02 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MB

Ruben Falk of AWS thinks generative AI will be transformative for FSI, but he warns that the regulatory environment for generative AI is tightening, and ethical concerns should be effectively addressed. 

Google's Forrest Brazeal on gen AI and the tech talent gap

October 25, 2023 12:45 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MB

Forrest Brazeal, Google's head of developer media, discusses the ongoing tech talent shortage, how to address it, and how companies can use gen AI to help new talent learn the process of software development.

Solving the cloud complexity conundrum for banks

October 18, 2023 16:12 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MB

Cloud complexity is growing for banks. Reining it in requires managing risk, becoming more agile, and adapting the enterprise culture to cloud.

A chief product officer's view on boosting cloud value

October 11, 2023 12:56 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MB

Turn cloud challenges into opportunities to boost cloud value by preparing for cloud, controlling costs, prioritizing security, and maintaining flexibility. 

Edge computing and its nearly endless possibilities

October 04, 2023 13:50 - 24 minutes - 19.2 MB

Edge computing is growing in power. Its capabilities are almost limitless. Companies can leverage it now to prepare for an edge-based future.

Optimize your cloud costs starting now

September 27, 2023 13:02 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

To optimize cloud costs, leverage FinOps, develop a sound cloud cost optimization strategy, and build a culture of optimization and accountability.

Companies are changing the way they use cloud to add value

September 20, 2023 12:50 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

Companies are changing the way they use cloud. Hybrid and multi-cloud are growing. So is AI and modernization of on-prem architectures  for more seamless data flow. All this returns higher value to the business.

Get the scoop here on Google Cloud Next 2023

September 12, 2023 12:59 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MB

Google Cloud Next 2023 was all about innovation. Generative AI was the star of the show, with over a dozen AI tools introduced. Google also showcased its partnership with NVIDIA to leverage the power of generative AI.

Learn how LEOcloud is taking cloud and edge into space

August 30, 2023 12:55 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MB

Space is a new frontier for cloud and edge computing. It's a booming business with almost unlimited possibilities and the potential to advance R&D capabilities.

The next big thing for cloud may be the rise of space-based cloud platforms

August 23, 2023 14:47 - 24 minutes - 19.3 MB

The space race is on, again, and it’s creating tremendous business opportunities on Earth. In this episode, Deloitte’s David Linthicum, Kelly Raskovich, and Raquel Buscaino discuss how deploying cloud platforms in space can provide advantages to businesses that leverage them. Reduced launch costs have already sent more satellites to space, which has led to an explosion in data and insights, especially for companies that put cloud infrastructure in space to analyze it at the point of origin.

Generative AI is the future. Harness its power now.

August 16, 2023 12:33 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MB

Generative AI is here, it's powerful, and it's growing. It holds the promise to disrupt everything and play a significant role in our daily lives. Now's the time to harness its amazing power.

Cybersecurity management must be customized to the enterprise

August 09, 2023 12:42 - 24 minutes - 19.3 MB

Each company is unique, with its own set of cybersecurity risks. So, it's essential that risk management be customized to the risk profile, culture, and vision of the organization. AI has emerged as a powerful aid.

Cloud success fuels an enhanced customer experience

August 02, 2023 12:47 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MB

Increased customer retention can drive increased revenue and return value to the business. Companies who leverage cloud to enhance their customer experience can significantly boost their retention efforts. 

Managing the disruption AI creates now and in the future podcast

July 26, 2023 12:46 - 17 minutes - 14 MB

AI, especially generative AI, is the future, but how can we manage the disruption that comes with it? One way is to ensure that AI is implemented with effective governance, moderation, and balance.

How banks drive innovation and business value with cloud

July 19, 2023 12:46 - 23 minutes - 18.5 MB

Cloud adoption continues to grow among banking institutions, but their reasons for implementing cloud are evolving. In this episode, David Linthicum talks with AWS’s Charith Mendis about how many banks now view cloud—and cloud-enabled technologies such as machine learning—as drivers of innovation, enhanced customer experiences, and increased business value. They are also making investments in initiatives that return the most value. Read more from AWS here:

Cloud 2023: Looking back and predicting the future

July 12, 2023 12:14 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MB

What's happening with cloud in 2023?  AI, a focus on ROI and optimization are all 2023 trends that will almost certainly carry into the second half of the year and beyond. 

Lessons on creating a uniquely successful cloud career path

June 28, 2023 12:42 - 18 minutes - 18.6 MB

There are many paths to cloud career success. One solutions architect has found a unique one--building and growing a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers. 

How CME Group is driving digital transformation success

June 21, 2023 12:40 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MB

CME Group, the world's largest operator of financial derivatives exchanges, is in the midst of a successful digital transformation journey. So far, their keys to success have been rigorous change management and a focus on innovation to provide deeper customer insights.

Want a better cloud deployment? Here's how to get it.

June 14, 2023 12:42 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MB

Cloud is a tremendous force multiplier, but managing your cloud environment can introduce new challenges. Fortunately, automation, reducing multi-cloud complexity, and industry clouds can all help boost your efforts.

Three crucial issues that can help or hinder cloud ROI

June 07, 2023 12:45 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MB

Achieving anticipated ROI is a key measure of cloud success. Three factors that can drive cloud ROI include tech maturity, how well technologies work together, and how technology can drive or detract from value.

Filling the tech skills gap with exceptional, veteran talent

May 31, 2023 12:26 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MB

Many companies find themselves looking for more tech talent, and one company has been focusing on a skills-based hiring model for our veterans transitioning to civilian life. It's a win-win. Companies find exceptional talent, and veterans learn life-long transferable skills. 

How cloud-powered AI is transforming the US government podcast

May 17, 2023 12:47 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MB

Cloud powers AI, and it enables enterprises to innovate more quickly and effectively. It's no different for the US government, which is leveraging AI to better meet the demands of its rapidly changing constituency.

A solution architect's view on cloud and its challenges

May 10, 2023 13:39 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MB

Different cloud roles have unique perspectives on cloud and its challenges. From a solution architect's point of view, the challenges lie in meeting customer expectations, and the future of cloud is very bright.

The next ten years for cloud: Big things are on the horizon

May 03, 2023 12:20 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MB

What's ten years down the road for cloud? It's going to be about multi-cloud, supercloud, AI, and skills specialization. Also, cloud will become so ubiquitous that we just call it computing.

Digital transformation: Key elements for a successful journey

April 26, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MB

Digital transformation is absolutely necessary for most organizations, but it’s also probably the most challenging journey many of them will ever undertake. In this episode, David Linthicum talks with author Thomas Erl about some key elements and strategies that are critical to a successful journey. For Thomas, success results from good leadership that intuits the right pace for transformation, understanding the customer, making data-driven decisions, and continually communicating.

FinOps: It's about culture and business, not just technology

April 19, 2023 12:47 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

FinOps adoption is growing because it can help optimize cloud spend, but it can be tricky to implement. Collaboration and making business and cultural changes, along with deploying the right technology, can be keys to success.

Strategy and communication drive cloud success at Ginnie Mae

April 12, 2023 13:17 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MB

Cloud migration has been a success for mortgage lender Ginnie Mae, driven in large part by constant communication and sound strategy. Advanced planning, a collaborative culture, and cloud governance also helped them reach their goals.

Leveraging data clouds to boost cloud performance and value

April 05, 2023 13:28 - 26 minutes - 29.7 MB

Many organizations wrestle with cloud performance and ROI issues. Data clouds can help. So can better data strategy, lower latency, collaboration, and giving developers the support they need.

Geisinger Health: An amazing journey to cloud success

March 29, 2023 13:04 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MB

Starting with a mandate to become more agile and optimize IT costs, Geisinger Health has written an amazing cloud success story with a cloud-first culture and a highly-trained workforce to help them build a cloud-native future.

FinOps: A new path to cloud-cost optimization

March 22, 2023 14:26 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MB

Cloud costs are soaring for many companies, without any real insight as to why. For answers, many organizations are turning to FinOps—a collaborative, cross-functional approach to cost transparency, accountability, and optimization.

Optimization: Alternative solutions to cloud repatriation

March 15, 2023 12:54 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MB

Repatriation of cloud apps to on-prem is a hot topic these days. But it comes with its own, often costly, issues. Instead, many organizations are choosing to optimize their cloud apps in place—which might be the better choice.

Superclouds: The new way to rein in multi-cloud complexity

March 01, 2023 15:11 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MB

Multi-cloud complexity is growing, and it's hobbling cloud performance and shrinking value. Enter superclouds--a layer of automation and abstraction that spans the cloud ecosystem and can help manage multi-cloud complexity.

Blockchain will be the next great workplace disruptor

February 22, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

The use cases for blockchain are growing. One new disruptive use will be to change the relationship between employers and employees, as they utilize the technology to innovate and  reshape the workplace. 

Manage complexity and costs to increase your cloud value

February 15, 2023 13:25 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MB

Cloud is a mature technology, but there are still growing pains--especially around multi-cloud complexity and costs. Cross-cloud strategy and supercloud might be ways to ease the pain. 

Get what's next for cloud with industry cloud solutions

February 08, 2023 14:18 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MB

Industry clouds are trending right now, and rightly so. Their composable nature helps companies develop industry-specific solutions that enable them to get a competitive edge, and possibly get higher ROI on cloud investments.