Best Managed Private Cloud Podcasts (2025)

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3443: euroNAS Simplifying Storage and Virtualization for Real World IT 28:28

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When a company quietly builds world-class storage and virtualization software for twenty years, it usually means they have been too busy solving real problems to shout about it. That is what makes euroNAS and its founder, Tvrtko Fritz, such an interesting story. In this episode, I reconnect with Tvrtko after meeting him on the IT Press Tour in Amst…

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3442: AI Realized - Practical Pathways From Pilot to Production 36:59

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AI hype has been loud for three years, but most leaders still tell me the real work begins after the demo. That was the starting point for my conversation with Christina Ellwood, co-founder of AI Realized, a community built to help enterprises move from pilots to production with less noise and more results. Christina has a calm, practical way of ex…

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3441: How Abacum Became the Fastest Growing Tech Company in Spain 26:33

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Finance leaders know the struggle of managing endless spreadsheets, juggling data from every corner of the business, and trying to plan for a world that changes by the hour. In this episode, I talk with Julio Martínez, Co-Founder and CEO of Abacum, about how his team is helping finance professionals move from reactive reporting to confident, real-t…

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Apple removes ICEBlock and similar tracking apps from the App Store; also, Hacking group claims theft of 1 billion records from Salesforce customer databases 6:10

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A notorious predominantly English-speaking hacking group has launched a website to extort its victims, threatening to release about a billion records stolen from companies who store their customers’ data in cloud databases hosted by Salesforce. Apple has removed ICEBlock and other apps from its App Store that allow users to anonymously report sight…

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3440 Blackline CIO and CTO on Governing AI Inside the Enterprise 33:56

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What happens when a CTO and a CIO of a global tech company sit down together to talk about AI? That’s the starting point of today’s episode, where I’m joined by Jeremy Ung, CTO at Blackline, and Sumit Johar, the company’s CIO. Rather than chasing the hype, we focus on what AI really means for executive decision making, governance, and business outc…

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Hackers are sending extortion emails to executives after claiming Oracle apps’ data breach; also, OpenAI is the world’s most valuable private company 5:38

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Google says hackers associated with a prolific ransomware group are sending extortion emails to executives at “numerous” large organizations after claiming to have stolen their sensitive information from a suite of business software products developed by Oracle. Also, OpenAI has sold 6.6 billion dollars in shares held by current and former employee…

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3439: Zeta and the Future of AI-Powered Marketing That Drives Real ROI 22:18

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Zeta Global’s CTO, Chris Monberg talks about building AI that helps brands grow with repeatable, scalable programs without losing the spark that makes a brand feel human. Zeta’s promise is simple to say and hard to do. Help marketers deliver better results with less waste by pairing strong data, clear identity, and practical AI inside the Zeta Mark…

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Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead with Russ Jones 46:46

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In “Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead”, Joe Lynch and Russell Jones, CEO & Co-founder of Private Fleet Net Zero, discuss how PFNZ is using AI to eliminate the deadhead of private fleets, turning empty miles into profitable, superior capacity while simultaneously driving significant progress toward net zero. About Russ Jones Russell Jones…

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Hollywood is not taking kindly to the AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood, plus, Apple is shelving Vision Pro overhaul to focus on AI glasses 4:24

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London-based actress Tilly Norwood has about 40 thousand Instagram followers. One thing to know though is she’s not real. She is an AI-generated character created by Xicoia, the AI division of the production company Particle6. Also, Apple is sidelining plans to overhaul its Vision Pro VR glasses to focus on developing AI smart glasses that can comp…

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OpenAI staff grapples with the company’s social media push 7:08

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Current and former OpenAI researchers seem torn over how the company's Sora app fits in with its broader mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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3438: Forter on AI, Autonomous Commerce, and Digital Identity 29:36

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I invited Michael Reitblat, CEO and founder of Forter, to unpack a reality many retailers are living with every day. Fraud is no longer a side issue. It shapes conversion rates, customer loyalty, and the bottom line. Michael argues that if you remove the fear of fraud, you unlock growth. That sounds bold, but his lens is practical. Replace guesswor…

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Epic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60%, also, Wikipedia data more accessible to AI and U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner 8:43

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-Fortnite maker Epic Games said that Apple’s new installation workflow, implemented in iOS 18.6, has had a positive impact on its user growth, with a 60 percent decrease in drop-offs. On Wednesday, Wikimedia Deutschland announced a new database that will make Wikipedia’s wealth of knowledge more accessible to AI models. The U.S. Department of Energ…

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Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans, plus Fubo shareholders approve Hulu Live TV deal 4:56

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Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has blocked an effort to pass legislation that would have extended data privacy protections for federal lawmakers and public officials to everyone in the United States. On Monday night, Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, asked the U.S. Senate for unanimous consent from fellow senators to pass his legis…

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3437: Accruent and the Rise of Autonomous Buildings 35:33

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Here’s the thing. “Smart” has been the buzzword for years, but Richard Leurig argues we’re on the cusp of something bolder. In our conversation, the Accruent president drew a clear line between buildings filled with connected systems and buildings that can sense, decide, and act without a person staring at a dashboard all day. Richard shared a reta…

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Long Beach: Port of the Future with Dr. Noel Hacegaba 40:49

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In “Long Beach: Port of the Future”, Joe Lynch and Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at $300 billion ann…

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DoorDash unveils its autonomous robot; and Adobe’s video editing app Premiere arrives on iPhones 8:36

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On Tuesday, DoorDash unveiled Dot, a small robot it built in-house that can autonomously drive on roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks to deliver food and small packages at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. Dot is designed to look friendly and even cartoonish — painted bright red, with big LED eyes and a mouth that swings open to reveal where it holds yo…

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California Governor Newsom signs landmark AI safety bill; also, Explosion, vehicle fire rock Faraday Future’s LA headquarters 7:02

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, a first-in-the-nation bill that sets new transparency requirements on large AI companies. The bill, which passed the state legislature two weeks ago, requires large AI labs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind, to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblow…

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3436: Tanium on People-First Cybersecurity 42:49

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What if the biggest weakness in cybersecurity isn’t a missing tool, but a cultural blind spot? That’s the perspective of Dan Jones, Senior Security Advisor at Tanium, who joined me on Tech Talks Daily to share why he believes cybersecurity is fundamentally a people problem dressed up as a technology problem. Dan brings nearly three decades of exper…

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Honda and Astrobotic team up to keep the lights on through the long lunar night; plus, the UK government bailed out Jaguar Land Rover 6:19

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Automotive giant Honda and lunar startup Astrobotic are teaming up to explore how a regenerative fuel cell system could help keep the lights on during long nights on the Moon. On Monday, the companies partnered up to study whether Honda’s regenerative fuel cell can be integrated into Astrobotic’s LunaGrid, a scalable power service built around sola…

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Do EA buyout talks hint at bigger industry troubles? plus, beware coworkers who produce AI-generated ‘work slop’, and AI startup Friend spent more than $1M on all those subway ads 4:36

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Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier noted that video game companies are moving towards consolidation and that the deal could reflect EA executives’ broader concerns over the future of the industry. Following a period of rapid growth in the 2010s and during the pandemic, Schreier said gamers in recent years have “tended to stick with old favorites rather tha…

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3435: Pluralsight CEO on AI’s Role in Rewiring Human Intelligence 23:55

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Some interviews stick because they take a noisy topic and bring it back to reality. This was one of them. I spoke with Erin Gajdalo, CEO of Pluralsight, about what it actually takes to upskill a workforce in an AI era that seems to change by the week. We compared boardroom intent with day-to-day practice, and Erin was refreshingly clear about both.…

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3434: t3rn, Interoperability, and the Next Wave of Real Adoption 31:34

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Here’s the thing. We have had brilliant ideas in Web3 for years, along with better tooling and plenty of enthusiasm, yet adoption still feels slower than it should be. In my conversation with Maciej Baj, founder of t3rn, we got under the skin of why that is and what it might take to change the pace. His starting point is simple to state and hard to…

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3433: AI Trading Without Lag: EZ Trading Computers on Building the Right Setup342 37:36

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When we think about what separates winning traders from those who struggle, we usually picture strategies, indicators, or a bit of insider know-how. But what if the biggest edge has been sitting on your desk all along? In this episode, I sit down with Eddie Z, also known as Russ Hazelcorn, the founder of EZ Trading Computers and EZBreakouts. With m…

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The Trump administration is going after semiconductor imports; also, More executives depart Hyundai’s air taxi startup Supernal 4:10

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In its latest bid to boost semiconductor production in the U.S., the Trump administration is reportedly considering a ratio-based approach that would penalize domestic manufacturers with tariffs if they don’t produce enough chips. A wider leadership shake-up at Hyundai’s electric air taxi startup Supernal is underway just a few weeks after it pause…

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Hackathon Champions: AI-Powered Innovation at VMware Explore 2025 10:55

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The Virtually Speaking Podcast heads to VMware Explore 2025, where Pete Flecha and John Nicholson sit down with Dale Hassinger, winner of this year’s VMware Explore Hackathon. Dale shares the story behind his team’s winning project: a Model Contextual Protocol (MCP) server built in PowerShell that connects to VMware products and leverages AI tools …

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Trump signs executive order to facilitate TikTok deal 5:59

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that essentially approves the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to an American investor group in order to keep the social media app operational in the country. Vice President JD Vance said that the deal would value TikTok US at “around $14 billion.” In a move no one asked for, Meta is introducing …

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3432: GoTo on Making AI Practical for Small and Mid Sized Businesses 41:33

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Most conversations about AI are still caught up in the spectacle. We see demos, marvel at copilots, and argue about the latest big model. But what happens when you strip away the hype and focus on AI that simply works? That is exactly the perspective Olga Lagunova brings to this episode. As Chief Product and Technology Officer at GoTo, she has one …

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Smarter Landside Logistics with Brian Kobza 35:11

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In “Smarter Landside Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Brian Kobza, Chief Commercial Officer at IMC Logistics, discuss leveraging IMC's asset-based capacity, actionable visibility, and end-to-end services—all underpinned by strong relationships—is essential for achieving greater control and cargo velocity in the critical first and last mile of the supply c…

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Y Combinator launches “Early Decision” for students who want to graduate first, build later 6:01

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For decades, Silicon Valley has valorized the college dropout. Founders like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg left school early to build companies and they became billionaires. That ethos was later institutionalized through initiatives like the Thiel Fellowship, which famously pays promising students $100,000 to leave college and start c…

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Private Cloud Momentum: Insights from Broadcom CTO Paul Lembo 13:17

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At VMware Explore 2025, hosts Pete Flecha and Dave Linthicum sat down with Paul Lembo, CTO for Strategic Americas at Broadcom, to capture the energy and insights from the event. Paul reflects on conversations with customers, partners, and integrators, highlighting how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is building trust by delivering on promises made th…

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Trump admin wants 10% stake in American lithium miner that sells to GM; plus YouTube now lets you hide recommendation pop-ups at the end of videos 4:06

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In exchange for renegotiating the repayment period of a two point two six billion dollars Department of Energy loan, the Trump administration is asking for as much as 10% equity in Lithium Americas, a company in which GM is a major investor. YouTube will finally allow you to hide the pop-up recommendations that appear at the end of videos, the comp…

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3431: AI and Data-Driven Manufacturing with IDA Ireland and Eli Lilly and Company 31:03

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I wanted this conversation to do two things at once. First, ground the hype in real practice. Second, show how a small country can punch well above its weight by connecting industry, academia, and government with purpose. With Chantelle Kiernan from IDA Ireland and Stephen Flanagan from Eli Lilly and Company, we explored what digital transformation…