Best Pure Storage Podcasts (2025)

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15 Architectural Decisions Series: Encryption, Metadata, and Install/Repair/Replace (DIY) 34:39

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Episode 5 of our series covers always-on encryption, the smart use of metadata, and our DIY install/repair/upgrade approach. Pure's approach to security is to have it built-in and non-optional, with end-to-end encryption—covering both user data and metadata—using device or software-based AES-256 alongside features like Rapid Data Locking, role-base…

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Values Are Having a Moment — Make Yours Count 18:24

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By Blu Ivy Group

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15 Architectural Decisions Series: Snapshots, Realistic Efficiency Metrics, and Adaptive RAID 34:32

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Episode 4 of our series around Pure's fundamental design principles dives into aspects of Pure's technology that drive realistic efficiency for users. This episode tackles capabilities most Storage professionals are familiar with - snapshots, efficiency metrics and adaptive flexible RAID.Pure learned from the challenges created by legacy architectu…

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15 Architectural Decisions Series: Controller Architecture and Limited Error Paths 33:25

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Our series around Pure's fundamental design principles continues. Episode 3 discusses three key architectural decisions: stateless controllers, the second controller, and limited error paths. Hear from co-hosts JD Wallace and Andrew Miller about how stateless controllers mean no identity or state is stored within the controller itself, allowing for…

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15 Architectural Decisions Series: Flash and Data Reduction 37:54

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Our series around Pure's fundamental design principles continues. Episode two of the series centers in on the choice to use exclusively Flash memory and how best to leverage it. Next, the team dives into innovations in a wide range of data reduction technologies and advantages for users across a spectrum of business applications. Pure Storage’s fou…

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15 Architectural Decisions Series: Simplicity and Scale 23:25

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Pure Storage’s foundational approach to product engineering is guided by 15 architectural decisions that were established at the company’s inception and have shaped both the technical and user experience across its product lines. These architectural choices were not made arbitrarily—they stem from a deliberate focus on simplicity, efficiency, and s…

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Inside Public Sector IT: Federal Impacts, Budget Realities, and Public Safety Innovation 52:42

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Jump back into the Pure Report as we welcome back Jim Weaver, Pure Storage Strategic Advisor for the Public Sector, to explore how federal policy changes and budget uncertainties are reshaping state and local government IT strategies. Drawing from his extensive experience as a former state CIO, Jim provides insider insights into navigating federal …

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Inside CAE’s Employer Brand 35:32

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By Blu Ivy Group

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Season 1 Finale: Risks, Rewards, and Realities of Open vs. Closed AI 26:16

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In TechSurge’s Season 1 Finale episode, we explore an important debate: should AI development be open source or closed? AI technology leader and UN Senior Fellow Senthil Kumar joins Michael Marks for a deep dive into one of the most consequential debates in artificial intelligence, exploring the fundamental tensions between democratizing AI access …

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Beredskap Introduction - our first episode re-uploaded 17:53

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Welcome to the original podcast posted October 2022 General introduction - background, overview of preparedness and tipsBy howard Middleton-Jones

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Betting Early on Zoom, Canva, and Crypto: Inside the Playbook of Visionary Solo VC Bill Tai 1:02:22

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Legendary technologist and investor Bill Tai joins our latest episode for a wide-ranging conversation spanning decades of Silicon Valley innovation. Bill shares his remarkable journey from being employee #1 at TSMC to becoming one of the first seed investors in Zoom and Canva, and his early embrace of Bitcoin when it was priced at just 7 cents. The…

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Episode 521 - The Final Episode

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Final Episode of the Azure Podcast: A Journey of 12 Years In this special final episode of the Azure Podcast, hosts Cale, Evan, Sujit, Russell, Cynthia, and Kendall come together to reflect on the incredible journey of the podcast over the past 12 years. They share personal anecdotes, discuss the evolution of Azure services, and reminisce about the…

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Blueprint for an AI Future: OpenAI Chief Economist on How AI Will Shape the Global Economy 52:18

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Will AI displace more jobs than it creates? How can the U.S. win the AI race? How can AI benefits be evenly distributed across businesses and society? We explore these questions and more as Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist at OpenAI, for an in-depth exploration of AI's economic impact and policy implications. Ronn…

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Driving Global Employer Brand Alignment - How Pure Storage Built a Bold Employer Brand 33:18

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By Blu Ivy Group

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Inside Nokia’s Strategy: CSTO Nishant Batra on Telecom’s Future, Brand Reinvention, and Betting on Bell Labs 47:31

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In this episode of TechSurge, host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at Nokia, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of telecom and wireless technology. Nishant shares insights into the seismic shifts transforming network infrastructure—from core networks to edge computing—and discusses how…

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Episode 520 - Azure Native Pure Storage Cloud

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Evan and Russell host David Stamen and Vaclav Jirovsky from Pure Storage, diving into how they've integrated their Pure Storage solution as an Azure native service. Media file: https://azpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/Episode520.mp3 YouTube: https://youtu.be/rok60ox6oDc Resources: Azure Marketplace – Pure Storage Cloud Contact Me : A fully …

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Leading Through Chaos: John Chambers on Tariffs, Cyber Threats, & the AI Supercycle 39:37

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Competition, growth, tariffs, hacks, AI – what does it take to be an effective leader today? John Chambers, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Cisco and founder of JC2 Ventures, joins TechSurge host Sriram Viswanathan to share valuable wisdom on leading and growing businesses through times of significant change. As a leader who has transitioned f…

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Data Defenders: When Storage Meets Security - The Varonis and Pure Storage Partnership 36:45

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In an era where data breaches cost organizations millions and threaten business continuity daily, the intersection of data storage and security has never been more critical. Hear from two industry experts: Nolan Necoechea, Product Marketing leader from Varonis, and returning guest Jason Walker from Pure Storage. Together, we unpack how intelligent …

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Episode 519 - VM Repair Extension

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In this episode of the Azure Podcast, hosts Evan Baslik and Sujit D'Mello are joined by special guests Adam Sandor, Travis Maier, and Leslie Chou to discuss the VM Repair extension. They delve into its capabilities, recent updates, and how it enhances supportability for Azure VMs. The conversation covers practical applications, security considerati…

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Manage Smarter with Pure1: Cool Capabilities and Practical Applications For Every Administrator 49:53

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Discover great management capabilities with Pure SE Scott Nalawaniec, a former Pure customer and now a seasoned Systems Engineer from Portland. We dive deep into the world of Pure Storage's management platform, Pure1, and look at Scott's 5 favorite capabilities that make managing arrays a breeze. We first reflect on our recent Sales Kickoff, and th…

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China, Funding Cuts, & Campus Controversy: Is U.S. Tech Leadership Falling Behind? 42:07

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MIT President Emeritus Dr. Rafael Reif joins host Michael Marks for a discussion about the state of U.S. competitiveness in technology, university research funding, current immigration policy, and more. Reif explains why universities remain the innovation engines of economies, educating top talent and generating the foundational research that power…

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Episode 518 - Azure Confidential Ledger

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Join Cale and Sujit in this exciting episode as they dive into the world of Azure Confidential Ledger with special guests Shubhra Sinha Kamath and Yagnesh Setti Subramanian from the Azure Product Team. Discover the latest updates and features of this auditable, tamper-proof ledger service, and learn how it integrates with Azure SQL and BLOB storage…

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Episode 517 - ExpressRoute Gateway Resiliency Validation

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In this episode of the Azure Podcast, host Evan Basalik dives into the world of Azure ExpressRoute with special guest Duong Au. They discuss the benefits of ExpressRoute, its resiliency features, and the new validation tools available to ensure robust connectivity. Tune in to learn about the latest updates, practical applications, and how to optimi…

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Data-Driven Transformation: Valerie Harrison on Cloud, AI, Automotive, and Women in Tech 52:12

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In this episode of the Pure Report, we welcome Valerie Harrison, Principal Technologist at Pure Storage, for an in-depth exploration of technology transformation in cloud, AI, and the automotive industry. Valerie shares her fascinating career journey from Google to Pure Storage, revealing how her diverse experiences have shaped her perspective on c…

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Inside Microsoft's Trillion Dollar Playbook with Chief Strategy Officer Bobby Yerramilli-Rao 47:32

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Bobby Yerramilli-Rao, Chief Strategy Officer at Microsoft, joins TechSurge host Sriram Viswanathan to offer a rare glimpse into the strategic playbook of one of the world’s most powerful tech companies. Bobby shares how the company navigates today’s biggest technology paradigm shifts, placing bets with trillion-dollar implications. Touching on Micr…

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Why Your Company’s Reputation is Your Biggest Risk or Competitive Advantage 27:11

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By Blu Ivy Group

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Episode 516 - Digital Intelligence Architecture

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In this episode, Sujit D'Mello and Cynthia Kreng are joined by special guest Mike Becker, an Azure Architect at Microsoft, to discuss how various Azure services can be combined to create a complex solution. Sujit covers the latest enhancements in AKS, including Azure CNI, load balancer support, network isolated clusters, cost recommendations, and G…

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Scaling the AI Era: Next-Gen Data Storage Solutions with Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo 59:05

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In this episode of TechSurge, host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Charlie Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO of Pure Storage, to discuss the evolution and future of data storage in the digital age. Charlie shares insights from his career spanning his pivotal role in Cisco's success as a networking pioneer, to his leadership in transforming Pure Storage…

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Data, Defense, and Disruption: A Public Sector Tech Journey with Jim Weaver, Former State CIO 1:00:30

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Make time to take an extraordinary deep dive into the complex world of public sector technology leadership, featuring Jim Weaver, a veteran Chief Information Officer with an impressive track record across multiple state governments and now Pure's National Strategic Advisor for Public Sector. Our conversation unpacks the critical challenges and tran…

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Episode 515 - Building Copilots

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In this episode of the Azure podcast, Sujit and the team, including Cale, Russell, and Cynthia, are joined by special guest Matteo Pagani, a Cloud Solutions Architect in the Tech Strategy team at Microsoft. Matteo provides insights into the agentic world of Co-pilot, explaining how agents can enhance business processes and improve efficiency. Tune …

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Close the Security Gap with CyberStorage from Superna and Pure Storage 56:47

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, traditional defense mechanisms are proving increasingly inadequate against sophisticated cyber and ransomware attacks. The latest collaboration between Pure Storage and Superna represents a groundbreaking approach to data protection, introducing the revolutionary concept of CyberStorage - an active d…

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#267 – The Essential Role of Data within AI (Sponsored) 47:47

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In this episode, Chris talks to Sharad Kumar, Field CTO at Qlik about the value of good-quality data when developing AI solutions. Much of the current discussion around AI and large-language models (LLMs) is focused on the infrastructure and the significant expense needed to build and train generative AI. However, as the revelation of DeepSeek show…

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Why AI Isn't Ready to Make Medicines 41:44

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Many in venture capital and biopharma are anointing artificial intelligence the savior of drug discovery—but what can AI actually do? In this eye-opening episode, Michael Marks sits down with Mike Nohaile, CEO of Prellis Biologics, to explore the hype versus reality in AI-enabled drug discovery. Mike details why, despite significant breakthroughs l…

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Purely Cloud Guest Series: Cloud Frontier - Bridging Worlds with Azure VMware Solution 43:39

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Jump into the latest Purely Cloud Guest Series episode featuring Pure's Kyle Grossmiller in an engaging conversation with Microsoft AVS Solution expert Husam Hilal. This episode explores how Azure VMware Solution (AVS) represents one of the most significant collaborations in cloud computing, enabling organizations to seamlessly extend their VMware …