Coté
Co-Host of Software Defined Talk
Coté has worked in the tech world a long time. He works at Pivotal and does things like make podcasts, write about the tech world, and talk at conferences. You know: papers...business papers.
Coté has hosted 345 Episodes.
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Episode 516: Vibe Strategy
April 25th, 2025 | 1 hr 7 mins
This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI’s “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback?
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Episode 514: It’s All Affiliate Links
April 11th, 2025 | 59 mins 44 secs
This week, we discuss the rise of MCP, Google’s Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk.
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Episode 511: G-Wiz
March 21st, 2025 | 56 mins 41 secs
This week, we discuss Google acquiring Wiz, the rise of Vibe Coding, and what really counts as legacy software. Plus, Coté runs a post-acquisition all-hands meeting.
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Episode 509: It’s like the Suburbs
March 7th, 2025 | 52 mins 54 secs
This week, we discuss IBM acquisitions, IDEs in the age of AI, and bidding farewell to Skype. Plus, the dos and don’ts of using chat in corporate meetings.
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Episode 508: Software Defined Interviews Crossover: PaaS and Career Advice with Brian Gracely
February 28th, 2025 | 1 hr 17 mins
This week, we're sharing a Software Defined Interviews episode! Coté and Whitney talk with Brian Gracely from the Cloudcast and Red Hat about cloud news, PaaS evolution, and career advice. If you like this, subscribe to Software Defined Interviews for more great conversations!
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Episode 507: Battery of Potential
February 21st, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
This week, we discuss how banks beat PayPal with Zelle, what the Wiz survey says about AI usage, and whether you can really “disagree and commit.” Plus, are multitools actually useful?
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Episode 506: Put It On Ice
February 14th, 2025 | 1 hr 5 mins
This week, we discuss how LLMs are changing software development, OpenAI’s deep research, and why the Gartner Hype Cycle persists. Plus, a business plan built entirely around ice!
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Episode 505: There Could be Extra Innings
February 7th, 2025 | 59 mins 29 secs
This week, we discuss cloud’s never-ending “early innings,” OpenAI Canvas vs. Gemini, and Dell’s RTO reversal. Plus, is there such a thing as too much optimism?
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Episode 504: Socrates Didn’t Whiteboard
January 31st, 2025 | 1 hr 7 mins
This week, we discuss the latest news about DeepSeek, how to make sense of the countless hot takes, and a review of The Nvidia Way. Plus, some thoughts on Valentine’s Day.
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Episode 503: Maybe Puppies Solve Everything
January 24th, 2025 | 58 mins 3 secs
This week, we explore how AI is reshaping software development, the slow adoption of Service Mesh, and the latest effort to modernize the U.S. Government. Plus, chili debates, and Wiz proves puppies make everything better.
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Episode 502: Have a Plan or Throw It Away
January 17th, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
This week, we cover the Sonos executive shake-up, AWS CEO Matt Garman's take on AI, and check in on OpenTofu’s growth. Plus, some thoughts on broken windows and Emacs no longer being preinstalled on macOS.
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Episode 501: Checkbox Features
January 10th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week, we dive into the state of SBOMs, what’s going on with Harness, and the ongoing collision of tech and politics. Plus, Coté finds himself a stranger in the Texas he once called hom
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Episode 500: 2024 Year in Review
January 3rd, 2025 | 1 hr 13 mins
This week, we recap the biggest tech news and trends of 2024, grade our predictions from the year, and look ahead to 2025. Plus, we share our New Year’s resolutions.
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Episode 497: Big Math
December 13th, 2024 | 1 hr 14 mins
This week, we discuss the 12 Days of OpenAI, the latest in quantum computing, and Nvidia’s unique management style. Plus, Coté shares his thoughts on turkeys and BBQ.
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Episode 496: It’s Not About Being Paranoid
December 6th, 2024 | 58 mins 11 secs
This week, we discuss Intel’s CEO “resignation,” the rise of custom silicon, and the biggest announcements from AWS re:Invent. Plus, some thoughts on the simple satisfaction of label makers.
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Episode 495: The most honorable of mentions
November 29th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
This week, we discuss the relationship between DevOps and Platform Engineering, Gartner’s take on Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, and Nvidia’s search for new use cases. Plus, a listener chimes in to clear up some Podman misconceptions.