Software Defined Talk

A podcast about Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing that doesn't take itself too seriously.

About the show

Get ready for a weekly dose of all things Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing! Join us as we dive into topics including Kubernetes, DevOps, Serverless, Security and Coding. Plus, we’ll keep you entertained with plenty of off-topic banter and nonsense. Don’t worry if you miss the latest industry conference - we’ve got you covered with recaps of all the latest news from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

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Episodes

  • 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.

  • Episode 494: We are going to move the couch

    November 22nd, 2024  |  1 hr 4 mins

    This week, we cover Netflix’s streaming hiccups, cloud earnings updates, Red Hat’s CNCF donations, and the potential sale of Chrome. Plus, a few thoughts on parenting.

  • Episode 493: Stay in the sandbox

    November 15th, 2024  |  1 hr 11 mins

    This week, we cover OpenCost’s big incubation milestone, CNCF's graduation rules, and a flurry of tech acquisitions. Plus, some thoughts on teaching kids about passwords.

  • Episode 492: Aran Khanna on Cloud Insurance

    November 8th, 2024  |  50 mins 40 secs
    interview

    Brandon interviews Aran Khanna, CEO of Archera, on user privacy, his work on DeepLens at AWS, and Archera’s "cloud insurance" model. Plus, Aran shares how he lost his Facebook internship before it started.

  • Episode 491: The OSS Money Trap

    November 1st, 2024  |  1 hr 6 mins

    This week, we discuss the latest DORA report and what happens when open-source projects make money. Plus, some thoughts on Halloween abroad in the Netherlands and Australia.

  • Episode 490: AI's use UI's

    October 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 11 mins

    This week, we talk about Anthropic's new AI agent, cloud exits, and why BMC is splitting up. Plus, a quick update on the WordPress drama and some thoughts on Amsterdam’s autumn weather.

  • Episode 489: Whitney Lee: From Wedding Photographer to Cloud-Native DevRel

    October 18th, 2024  |  1 hr 26 mins
    interview

    This episode is from the reboot of Software Defined Interviews. Whitney Lee joins Coté to discuss her varied career path, from artist and wedding photographer to her current role in DevRel within the cloud-native world. They kick off this revamped series with an engaging conversation. Expect new interviews every two weeks! Subscribe at softwaredefinedinterviews.com.

  • Episode 488: Am I Here for the Mission or the Paycheck?

    October 11th, 2024  |  57 mins 50 secs

    This week, we discuss WordPress paying employees to quit, the perils of management by fear, and Matt shutting down his datacenter. Plus, the definitive top 5 ranking of Australia’s iconic Big Things.

  • Episode 487: WordPress Drama and Chicken Sandwiches

    October 4th, 2024  |  1 hr 8 mins

    This week, we recap the WordPress showdown between Automattic and WP Engine, and discuss the future of OpenAI. Plus, Coté has a lot (maybe too much) to say about Chick-fil-A coming to the UK.

  • Episode 486: Platform Engineering vs. DevOps

    September 27th, 2024  |  55 mins 49 secs

    This week, we discuss the intersection of DevOps and Platform Engineering, the latest WordPress drama, and some M&A tips for Intel. Plus, a few recommendations on using iPhone mirroring.

  • Episode 485: It's an Ending, That's Enough

    September 20th, 2024  |  1 hr 10 mins

    This week, we discuss IBM acquiring Kubecost, AWS moving OpenSearch to the Linux Foundation, and Amazon employees heading back to the office. Plus, some thoughts on what it means to be in "employee mode."

  • Episode 484: A Lot of USB Ports

    September 13th, 2024  |  55 mins 1 sec

    This week, we discuss Dell's growth in AI servers, GEICO’s transition from VMware to OpenStack, and the concept of Kingmaking. Plus, plenty of thoughts on USB hubs.

  • Episode 483: [AGPL does not close deals for you]

    September 6th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 mins

    This week, we discuss Intel's challenges, Elastic's adopting the AGPL, and getting AI to introduce itself. Plus, some thoughts on a gesticulating flâneur using a speakerphone in public.

  • Episode 482: Tip Jar Economy

    August 30th, 2024  |  1 hr 15 mins

    This week, we discuss our AI usage, recap key announcements from VMware Explore, and examine RedMonk's analysis of how open-source licensing impacts revenue and market cap. Plus, some thoughts on power bricks.

  • Episode 481: There Never Was a Rug

    August 23rd, 2024  |  1 hr 9 mins

    This week, we discuss CockroachDB's relicensing, the ongoing debate about remote work, and platform engineering. Plus, some thoughts on the use of speakerphones in public.

  • Episode 480: No offsite content

    August 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 16 mins

    This week, we revisit our 2021 Intel CEO predictions, discuss Hyperscaler AI investment concerns and debate LinkedIn content. Plus, which products could thrive if Google were broken up?