Best Smart Web Creators Podcasts (2025)

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#725: AWS News: FSx for Lustre introduces cost-saving storage tiers, MCP servers enhance AI development tools, and more 39:59

31m ago39:59

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Explore FSx for Lustre's new intelligent storage tiering that delivers cost savings and unlimited scalability for file storage in the cloud. Plus, discover how the new Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are revolutionizing AI-assisted development across ECS, EKS, and serverless platforms with real-time contextual responses and automated resource …

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#724: Accelerated computing: From fraud detection to AI innovation 41:25

4d ago41:25

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Join host Shruthi to discover how organizations use GPU-accelerated computing on AWS. Container Specialist Re Alvarez Parmar shows how Rivian optimizes GPU usage for autonomous vehicles with Amazon EKS. AWS Financial Services expert Sudhir Kalidindi explains real-time fraud detection processing 100B+ events annually. Learn architectural patterns an…

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#723: AWS News: Claude 4 Opus comes to Bedrock, AWS Transform accelerates modernization, and more 39:45

11d ago39:45

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Claude 4 Opus and Sonnet, the most powerful models from Anthropic for coding and advanced reasoning, are now available on Amazon Bedrock. Plus, AWS Transform can now accelerate your Mainframe, .NET and VMWare workload modernization. Learn about these updates and more with your hosts Shruthi and Jillian. 00:00 - Intro, 00:21 - Amazon Bedrock, 03:40 …

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#722: The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels: How Warner Bros. Discovery keeps streaming seamless 48:45

18d ago48:45

48:45

With only nine months to launch Max, Tom Leaman, VP of Site Reliability Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery had to move fast to keep millions of viewers streaming smoothly. Learn about their innovative approach to measuring efficiency, managing global operations, and building resilient systems at massive scale with your hosts Simon Elisha and Dr.…

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#721: AWS News: Amazon Nova Premier takes on complex tasks and model distillation, and more 28:42

25d ago28:42

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Nova Premier is our most advanced AI model yet, featuring a million-token context window and enhanced capabilities at nearly half the cost of competitors. Dive into this update and more with hosts Simon and Jillian.00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Amazon Nova Premier 02:56 - Analytics 04:46 - Artificial Intelligence 11:02 - Business Applications 11:38 - Cloud…

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#720: Hooked on CloudFormation: GoDaddy stays proactive with AWS CloudFormation Hooks 25:44

1M ago25:44

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Discover how GoDaddy manages cloud security at speed for hundreds of developers as Cloud Governance Engineer James Kelley of GoDaddy pulls back the curtain on their transformation using AWS CloudFormation Hooks. Join your host Simon and AWS Product Manager Stella Hie as they dive into the new features that help GoDaddy balance developer freedom wit…

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#719: AWS News: Amazon Q Developer brings powerful new AI capabilities to GitLab Duo 26:12

1M ago26:12

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Description: Learn how you can use the all new Amazon Q Developer integration with GitLab Duo to automate code generation and review, plus even more updates from AWS. 00:00:00 - Intro, 00:00:28 - SWE Holly Bench, 00:04:31 - Analytics, 00:06:49 - Application Integration, 00:07:14 - Artificial Intelligence, 00:08:53 - Amazon Bedrock Data Automation, …

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#718: From cost center to value creator: How IT automation creates business value 30:52

2M ago30:52

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Learn how organizations are transforming IT from a cost center to a value generator through automation, AI, and smart business process optimization, featuring real success stories from AWS Solution Architects Adrian SanMiguel and Greg Harris.Innovate faster with an AWS Genai Competency Partner: https://aws.amazon.com/ai/generative-ai/partners/…

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#717: Conversational AI with Amazon Nova Sonic, Amazon Bedrock Guardrails announces new capabilities 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Learn about the latest new FM in the Nova family that simplifies conversational AI with low latency, and build safely with new capabilities for Amazon Bedrock Guardrails.00:00 - Intro, 00:27 - Amazon Nova Sonic, 03:13 - Amazon Bedrock Guardrails, 05:23 - Analytics, 08:18 - Application Integration, 08:37 - Artificial Intelligence, 12:06 - Business A…

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#716: Concrete, Cooling, and Compute: Reinventing Data Centers for the AI Age 29:54

2M ago29:54

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Dive deep into the fascinating world of modern data centers with Sr. Principal Engineer at AWS, Stephen Callahan. Discover how AI is revolutionizing data center design, why nothing is uninteresting at scale, and the innovative ways AWS is tackling sustainability while powering the future of cloud computing.Learn more:AWS Global Infrastructure: http…

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#715: AWS News: Be your own data analyst with Amazon Q in Quicksight, and more 24:07

2M ago24:07

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Hosts Simon and Jillian discuss how you can uncover hidden trends and make data-driven decisions - all through natural conversation, with Amazon Q in Quicksight, plus, more of the latest updates from AWS.00:00 - Intro, 00:22 - Top Stories, 02:50 - Analytics, 03:35 - Application Integrations, 04:48 - Amazon Sagemaker, 05:29 - Amazon Bedrock Knowledg…

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#714: Beyond Compliance: Assess, audit, and evaluate with AWS Config 26:23

2M ago26:23

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Automate compliance checks, manage configurations at scale, and more with AWS Config. Jillian interviews AWS experts Tim Honeychurch and Rodolfo Brenes as they walk you through how you can level up your security with continuous compliance.Learn More:AWS Config Product Page: https://aws.amazon.com/config/Learn more about Cloud Governance: https://aw…

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#713: AWS News: Meet the Next Generation of Amazon SageMaker, Multi-Agent Collaboration on Bedrock 24:27

3M ago24:27

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New game-changing AI developments are here, from SageMaker Unified Studio to Bedrock's new multi-agent capabilities. Join your hosts Simon and Jillian for the latest updates from AWS. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:49 - Top Stories 00:02:31 - Amazon Bedrock 00:05:35 - Analytics 00:06:08 - Application Integration 00:06:41 - AWS Step Function Workflow Studio…

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#712: The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels: Watch Duty Keeps it Simple to Save Lives 51:09

3M ago51:09

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What started as CEO and founder John Mill’s need for better wildfire information grew into tech that supported 9 million users during the LA fires. Learn how the founders of Watch Duty grew through constraints to scale mission-critical software as Amazon CTO Werner Vogels and your host Simon Elisha chat with John Mills and CTO Dave Merritt of Watch…

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#711: AWS News: Claude 3.7 Meets Amazon Bedrock, Bedrock Data Automation 23:25

3M ago23:25

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Anthropic's most advanced AI model yet is now on Amazon Bedrock, plus, multimodal content analysis with Bedrock Data Automation. Keep up with these updates and more on this week's AWS News. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:02 - Anthropic Claude 3.7 00:03:14 - Amazon Bedrock Data Automation 00:05:54 - Analytics 00:06:50 - Artificial Intelligence 00:…

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#710: Amazon S3: From Simple Storage to Smart Scaling 48:01

3M ago48:01

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Think you know Amazon S3? Think again. Discover game-changing new features like S3 Metadata and S3 Express OneZone with your host Simon, and guest Wali Akbari, storage expert at AWS. Learn pro tips for managing data at scale, reducing costs, and leveraging new capabilities - essential listening for cloud architects and developers.For More Informati…

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#709: AWS News: Guard Duty Malware Protection, CloudTrail Network Activity Events 21:53

4M ago21:53

21:53

All the things new and interesting on AWS!Chapters00:00:07 Intro00:00:34 Amazon Guard Duty Malware protection for S300:01:54 Cloudtrail network Activity events for VPC00:03:50 AWS Market Place00:04:09 Analytics00:05:28 Application Integration00:06:39 AI updates & Amazon Q00:09:24 Compute00:10:13 Customer Engagement00:11:51 Data Bases00:13:53 Develo…

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#708: Unlocking Amazon Cognito: Secure, Scalable, Customized Sign-In 29:11

4M ago29:11

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Building a robust authentication system for your application is no easy feat - but sign up and sign-in is often your first touch with your customer. Join our host Simon Elisha and guests, Rahul Sharma, Principal PM, and Kevin Shanley, Principal GTM Specialist at AWS as they break down how you can implement a secure, scalable, and customized sign-up…

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#707: AWS News: DeepSeek R1 Models on BedRock, Improve Data Discoverability with S3 Metadata 23:39

4M ago23:39

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Join our hosts for a great discussion of the new and interesting on AWS! Chapters:00:09 Intro00:32 Deep Seek05:26 S3 Meta Data08:52 AWS Market Place09:32 Analytics updates10:28 Application integration11:49 AI Updates13:42 Compute15:09 Customer Engagement16:12 Database Updates17:53 Developer Tools19:31 Front end web and mobile20:36 Management and go…

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#706: Automate LLM fine-tuning and selection with Amazon SageMaker Pipelines 30:51

4M ago30:51

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This week on the Official AWS Podcast, dive into the rapidly evolving world of Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)! Join the experts as our host Shruti interviews Piyush Kadam, Sr. Product Manager, and Lauren Mullennex, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS to explore how Amazon SageMaker is revolutionizing the customization, evaluation, and deployme…

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#705: AWS News Update, January 27, 2025 27:18

5M ago27:18

27:18

Our 3 hosts take you through all the latest news PLUS a new "Top Stories" discussion!Chapters:00:08 Top Stories 09:52 AWS Marketplace 10:17 Analytics 11:10 Application Integration 12:41 Artificial Intelligence 14:24 Compute 15:16 Customer Engagement 17:46 Databases 19:25 Developer Tools 20:38 End User Computing 21:29 Management and Governance 25:22…

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Top 5 Major Trends That Will Revolutionize Your Ministry 11:05

5M ago11:05

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The Social Media Podcast's latest episode features DK Hammonds kicking off 2025 by unveiling the Top 5 Major Trends That Will Revolutionize Your Ministry. DK, a passionate advocate for the intersection of faith and the future, shares insights into God's innovative work through technology and within this digital realm. He highlights five key trends …

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#704: #704: Scaling your relational database on AWS - Are relational databases cool again? 23:43

5M ago23:43

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Are relational databases cool again? In this episode of the AWS Podcast, host Simon Elisha sits down with Josh Hart, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS, to explore how traditional databases are getting a modern makeover. They dive into three game-changing innovations from AWS that are solving age-old database scaling headaches: Aurora Serverless …

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#703: AWS News Update, January 13, 2025 21:04

5M ago21:04

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It is the first show of 2025! Simon walks you through all the updates that happened during the holiday-season.Chapters:00:31 AWS Marketplace01:06 Analytics02:26 Application Integration02:46 Artificial Intelligence05:29 Compute09:11 Cost Management09:59 Customer Engagement11:00 Databases13:21 Developer Tools13:50 End User Computing14:36 Front-End We…

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Top 2025 Social Media Trends with Katie Allred 37:40

5M ago37:40

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The newest episode of The Social Media Podcast features one of the veterans in church communications, Katie Allred, sharing insights on the social media trends we can expect in 2025. Katie discusses the rise of AI and how churches can leverage tools like ChatGPT and Claude effectively and ethically. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and…

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#702: AWS News Update, December 16, 2024 35:23

6M ago35:23

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In the final episode of the year Simon takes you through over 160 new updates! It is "pre:Invent"! Chapters:00:50 Analytics05:03 Application Integration 09:47 Artificial Intelligence12:20 AWS Marketplace12:48 Business Applications14:05 Compute 16:34 Cost Management17:53 Databases20:09 Developer Tools21:43 End User Computing22:18 Front End Web & Mob…

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#701: re:Invent 2024 - Dr. Werner Vogels Keynote 5:12

6M ago5:12

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It is the end of re:Invent 2024! Simon gives you a quick look at Werner's keynote, reveals the t-shirt choice, shares some tips for making the most of re:Invent content, and even drops an "easter egg" in as well!By Amazon Web Services

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#700: re:Invent 2024 - Swami Sivasubramanian Keynote 18:20

6M ago18:20

18:20

In this episode, Simon covers some great new AI capabilities and updates discussed in Swami's keynote! Shownotes:https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/700ExtendedShownotes.htmlBy Amazon Web Services

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#699: re:Invent 2024 - Matt Garman Keynote 29:16

6M ago29:16

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Simon takes you through all the cool things discussed in Matt Garman's re:Invent Keynote today, and a few extra bonuses!Shownotes:https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/699ExtendedShownotes.htmlBy Amazon Web Services

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#698: re:Invent 2024 - Monday Night Live with Peter DeSantis 25:32

6M ago25:32

25:32

Simon takes you through the first updates from a BIG week of re:Invent 2024! Shownotes: https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/698ExtendedShownotes.htmlBy Amazon Web Services

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#697: [The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels] How PBS makes every penny count... For viewers like you 50:06

7M ago50:06

50:06

In 1969, Mr. Rogers went before the US Senate Commerce Committee to request funds to support the growth of Public Broadcasting. His heartwarming request is often remembered as a pivotal moment in American television history, highlighting the importance of educational programming that serves the public good. Today, that mission endures, and Mike Nor…

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Becoming a Kingdom Creator with Kap Chatfield 46:18

7M ago46:18

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The latest episode of the Social Media Podcast features Christian social media influencer and pastor Kap Chatfield sharing his inspiring journey--from growing up in a Christian family to becoming an atheist, and ultimately returning to the faith. Kap discusses how God guided his path, from being a videographer to a creative director, and eventually…

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Social Media Management for Multisite Churches with Kent Richardson 40:21

7M ago40:21

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Uncover invaluable insights and strategies tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities multisite churches face when navigating social media management. Tune in as special guest Kent Richardson, the Director of Communications for New Life Community Church in Chicago, shares his wisdom on crafting compelling content, optimizing platform manag…

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A Neural Network for Sermons with Michael Whittle 34:13

7M ago34:13

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Prepare to embark on a spiritual and technological journey like no other, as we unveil a groundbreaking fusion of faith and innovation with Michael Whittle. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of spirituality and cutting-edge technology, guided by Michael's expertise. We explore how neural networks and AI are transforming the…

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#696: [The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels] WeTransfer's journey to cut costs, not corners 48:46

7M ago48:46

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Join Simon Elisha and Dr. Werner Vogels, as they kick off a new mini-series, "The Frugal Architect," with Dan Conti, whose journey from the constrained world of embedded systems to WeTransfer's cloud architecture is a masterclass in frugal innovation. In his early career, Dan wrestled with MP3 players where 48K of RAM was a luxury. This experience …

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#695: AWS News Update, November 18, 2024 37:59

7M ago37:59

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Simon and Jillian cover a wide array of great and interesting updates!Chapters:01:27 Analytics08:47 Application Integration 11:07 Artificial Intelligence17:29 Business Applications17:40 Compute 21:17 Customer Engagement 22:39 Databases26:51 Developer Tools27:55 End User Computing28:37 Front End Web & Mobile30:40 Management & Governance32:27 Media S…

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#694: The AWS Resiliency Lifecycle Framework 38:47

7M ago38:47

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In this episode, Jillian and Vrajesh Prajapati, Solutions Architect at AWS, discuss the importance of establishing a resiliency baseline for applications. They cover the three pillars of resiliency: disaster recovery, high availability, and continuous improvement. Vrajesh introduces the AWS Resiliency Lifecycle Framework, which consists of five sta…

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Praying in the Digital Age with Dan Watts 38:33

7M ago38:33

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This episode of the Social Media Podcast features Dan Watts from Hope Media discussing the God Listens App, a new prayer tool for churches and ministries. Dan demonstrates how the app can help organizations better manage and engage with prayer requests. He also catches up with DK Hammonds, and they share their experience at the CITN (Church Informa…

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#693: AWS News Updates, November 4, 2024 33:39

7M ago33:39

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Jillian and Shruti take you through LOTS of great new capabilities!Chapters:01:07 AWS Marketplace01:47 Analytics05:15 Artificial Intelligence14:17 Compute 19:32 Cost Management 19:57 Customer Engagement 20:27 Databases23:34 Developer Tools24:34 End User Computing24:55 Management & Governance27:40 Media Services27:57 Migration & Modernization29:03 N…

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#692: A Discussion About Serverless and How to Make the Most of It 35:28

8M ago35:28

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Simon is joined by Stephen Liedig to discuss the evolution of serverless technology and its impact on application development, exploring benefits like scalability, cost optimization, and faster dev cycles. They delve into key services and concepts in serverless design, including state machines, event-driven architectures, and observability, highlig…

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A Conversation with ChatGPT About Social Media for Churches 29:38

8M ago29:38

29:38

Guess what? Nils Smith has a special guest— ChatGPT! In this one-of-a-kind episode, Nils and ChatGPT discuss how churches can effectively leverage social media. ChatGPT shares strategies for maximizing social media impact, including focusing on authentic relationships, community engagement, and sharing inspirational messages. Nils suggests that if …

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#691: [MIGRATION SPECIAL SERIES] AJE Group's Cloud Transformation Journey to AWS with CloudHesive 28:06

8M ago28:06

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In this episode, we explore AJE Group's journey to the cloud, discussing the business challenges that led them to seek a scalable, global IT infrastructure. We delve into their decision-making process in choosing AWS and CloudHesive as partners, and examine the specific AWS services implemented and their impact on operations. The conversation highl…

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#690: AWS News Updates, October 21, 2024 29:29

8M ago29:29

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Simon and Jillian cover all things new and interesting!Chapters:00:35 AWS Marketplace01:05 Analytics03:28 Application Integration 04:23 Artificial Intelligence06:07 Compute 08:46 Customer Engagement 12:30 Databases16:41 Developer Tools19:09 End User Computing20:31 Internet of Things21:27 Management & Governance23:52 Media Services26:47 Security, Id…

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#689: Diving Deep into AWS Transit Gateway 28:31

8M ago28:31

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In this episode, Simon Elisha and Brett Looney dive deep into the AWS Transit Gateway, a cloud-scale router that connects VPCs and other networking resources in AWS. They explain how Transit Gateway works, its advantages over VPC peering, and its scalability and resilience. They also touch on concepts like attachments, route tables, and VRF (virtua…

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Connecting Church Leaders Through Technology: Faithly’s Journey and Mission 51:23

8M ago51:23

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Are you a Christian leader or ministry enthusiast looking for inspiration and connection? Tune in as we get to know Alicia Lee and Danny Yoo who founded the heart and soul of a Christian social network, Faithly. Join us on this insightful journey to explore the intersection of faith and ministry, gain valuable insights, and how this platform can he…

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#688: AWS News Updates, October 7, 2024 14:54

8M ago14:54

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Jillian flies solo for this update show with things news and improved.Chapters:00:27 Analytics01:03 Artificial Intelligence03:09 Compute04:37 Cost Management05:10 Customer Engagement05:28 Databases06:58 Developer Tools07:30 End User Computing07:55 Front-End Web and Mobile08:16 Internet of Things10:08 Management and Governance11:07 Media Services11:…

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The Power of Church Communication with Kim Tarlton 51:41

8M ago51:41

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DK Hammonds and Kim Tarlton discuss the importance of effective church communication and the need for future preparedness. DK tackles why clear communication is essential in conveying the vision of the church. Kim shares how the Church Communications Facebook Group grew and the significance of strong communication during crises. Both reflect on the…

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Ministry and Metrix with Amber Smart 53:32

9M ago53:32

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The words “data” and “analytics” have been thrown around a lot in the digital and social media world. But do we really know what they mean and why they're important? And why does it matter for our church? Join us for this captivating conversation as Amber Smart, founder of SmartMetrix, shares her expertise on how we can connect these dots and help …

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#687: Graph Analytics Breakdown 34:40

9M ago34:40

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In this conversation, Jillian Forde interviews Dave Bechberger, Principal Graph Architect at AWS, where they talk through the fundamentals of graphs and their applications. This is a wide ranging conversation on graphs from their use cases in generative AI, choosing between Amazon OpenSearch and Amazon Neptune and how to get started building your f…

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The Social Media Strategy You Didn't Know You Needed with Marle Mae 47:11

9M ago47:11

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Join us for an insightful podcast episode as we sit down with Marle Mae, a distinguished social media strategist from the Philippines, to unveil the untapped potential of "The Social Media Strategy You Didn't Know You Needed." Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just dipping your toes into the digital waters, Marle's insights will transform the w…

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