Best Cables2clouds Podcasts (2025)

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2025: Year in Review 38:18

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Send us a text The year felt like it stretched on forever, and in that extra space the networking world reshaped itself. We traded weekly cadence for deeper focus, shipped an AWS Advanced Networking book that the community embraced, and then watched the landscape pivot as vendors consolidated, clouds connected to each other, and AI hype met the har…

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AWS re:Invent 2025 Recap 43:05

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Send us a text A bus-powered hackathon, a $100K prize for a gloriously “useless” app, and keynotes that said AI so many times you could turn it into a supercut—re:Invent 2025 brought energy, irony, and real signals hiding in the noise. We’re joined by AWS Hero Chris Williams to unpack what actually matters: where AI is genuinely useful, where it’s …

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Bots, Bursts, And Bare Metal: Because The Internet Wanted Drama 32:56

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Send us a text We break down Cloudflare’s outage, why a small config change caused big waves, and what better guardrails could look like. We then unpack AWS and Google’s cross‑cloud link, Megaport’s move into bare metal and GPUs, Webex adding deepfake defenses, and a new startup aiming to tune AI networks at microsecond speed. • Cloudflare outage r…

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What is NaaS (Network as a Service)? 55:41

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Send us a text Networks can sometimes feel like a maze of licenses, tunnels, and 2 a.m. pager alerts. We sit down with Graphiant CEO Ali Shaikh to unpack how Network as a Service makes connectivity on-demand, consumption-based, and finally as flexible as the cloud it serves. From the SD-WAN wave to the pandemic reset, Ali explains why the old build…

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Monthly News Update: DNS Did That Thing Again... 32:20

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Send us a text Start with a simple truth: when the platform breaks, your clever architecture won’t save you. We dig into the AWS US‑East‑1 outage where DynamoDB’s role in DNS planning for load balancers collided with a race condition, leaving empty records and stalled EC2 instances. Forget the finger‑wagging about “well‑architected” apps—this was a…

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Tech Evangelism and Making Networking Cool Again with Alexis Bertholf 34:56

2M ago34:56

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Send us a text If the network is the backbone of modern tech, why did it fade into the background while cloud, AI, and security stole the spotlight? We sit down with technical evangelist Alexis Berthoff to pull the curtain back on the real work of making complex systems understandable, usable, and resilient. Alexis shares how she acts as a translat…

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Monthly News Update: $1 Trillion Later, Can It Run Doom? 29:04

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Send us a text We weigh efficiency against hype as Huawei’s open-source quantization aims to shrink LLM costs while AI spending sprints toward $1.5T. From Oracle’s blue-sky risk to Cisco’s SNMP flaws, Equinix and Alkira’s AI networking moves, and a leap into quantum networking, we look for what’s real and what’s next. • Huawei’s SINQ quantization f…

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Automating Cloud Native vs. On-Prem Networks with Eric Chou 50:42

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Send us a text The gap between cloud-native and traditional networking has never been more evident. As organizations struggle with hybrid environments, finding a unified management strategy feels like searching for the mythical "one ring to rule them all." In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Eric Chou, author, instructor, and podcast host…

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Monthly News Update: The "S" in MCP Stands for Security 38:38

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Send us a text Tim and Chris dive into the month's most significant tech developments, exploring antitrust rulings, emerging AI security threats, and the financial sustainability of the AI industry. • Google avoids having to sell Chrome in federal antitrust ruling but is barred from exclusive distribution contracts • Cybercriminals deploy "S1ngular…

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Cloud Networking Basics: VPC - AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud 40:54

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Send us a text What happens when three major cloud providers each reimagine network design from scratch? You get three completely different approaches to solving the same fundamental problem. The foundation of cloud networking begins with the virtual containers that hold your resources: AWS's Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Azure's Virtual Networks …

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Where's Palo Sailing this CyberArk? - NC2C041 24:49

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Send us a text Cloud security and infrastructure providers are making strategic moves to maintain competitive advantage through acquisitions and service enhancements while combating emerging threats. We explore the latest developments including Palo Alto's massive acquisition, new cloud services, and enhanced security features that are reshaping th…

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Navigating Career Changes with Will Collins 46:42

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Send us a text Making a career transition is never easy, especially in specialized technical domains. In this episode, we dive into the world of professional evolution with returning guest Will Collins, who shares his journey from cloud networking at Alkira to automation engineering at Nintex. "I'm not lazy, but I hate repetition," Will explains, d…

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Monthly News Update: When Your SD-WAN Gets More Frequent Flyer Miles Than You 35:58

6M ago35:58

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Send us a text The tech industry's shifting strategies and priorities take center stage in this episode as we examine several major developments reshaping the landscape. We dive into Ingram Micro's recent ransomware attack by the SafePay group, analyzing both the immediate impacts and potential long-term consequences of the four-day operational dis…

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How To Interview With a Tech Giant: Part 3 34:32

6M ago34:32

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Send us a text Cloud network engineering interviews at tech giants require specialized knowledge beyond traditional networking – particularly when it comes to cloud-native services. In this final installment of our interview preparation series with Kam Agahian, we explore the specialized networking services that frequently appear in technical asses…

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AWS Simplifies Security While Complicating Vendor Choices 34:37

6M ago34:37

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Send us a text The landscape of cloud security is rapidly evolving as AWS flexes its muscles with a suite of new native security offerings unveiled at AWS re:Inforce. From enhanced threat correlation capabilities in AWS Security Hub to seamless Transit Gateway integration for Network Firewall, these announcements signal Amazon's strategic expansion…

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Network engineers already understand Kubernetes better than they think. 38:10

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Send us a text The invisible threads connecting Kubernetes and networking infrastructure form the backbone of today's cloud-native world. In this revealing conversation with Marino Wijay from Kong, we unravel the complex relationship between traditional networking concepts and modern container orchestration. Marino brings a unique perspective as so…

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Google Takes a 7-Hour Coffee Break (And Takes Half the Internet With Them) 33:10

7M ago33:10

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Send us a text When automation fails, it fails spectacularly—and at scale. The recent Google Cloud outage that took down over 54 global services for more than seven hours demonstrates this perfectly. A simple error—blank fields in automated policy updates—cascaded into widespread failures affecting millions of users worldwide. This episode dives de…

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The Grass Isn't Always Greener on the Entrepreneurial Side 50:44

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Send us a text Entrepreneurship is often glorified as the ultimate career goal, but what happens when running your own business loses its luster? Jason Gintert takes us behind the scenes of his journey from corporate life to co-founding WAN Dynamics, and then back to the corporate world as CTO of Laketec. The entrepreneurial path wasn't always smoo…

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The Fine Line Between Brilliant and Bizarre Cyber Tactics (Fortnightly News Update) 25:26

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Send us a text Tim and Chris discuss major cybersecurity acquisitions and innovations, examining how these changes will impact enterprise security and cloud architecture. • Zscaler acquires Red Canary MDR (Managed Detection and Response) to fill gaps in their platform despite potential integration challenges • AWS Network Firewall now supports mult…

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A Conversation About Network Certifications with Jason Gooley 43:56

7M ago43:56

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Send us a text What does it take to write the books that build the backbone of the networking industry? In this energetic conversation with Jason Gooley, Technical Evangelist at Cisco and author of numerous certification guides, we dive into the fascinating world of technical education and the art of making complex networking concepts accessible to…

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Hey Giant Profitable Company... Lay Off with The Layoffs (Fortnightly News Update) 22:05

7M ago22:05

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Send us a text Major tech companies are making significant moves with mergers, acquisitions, and layoffs as the industry continues to evolve rapidly and face new challenges in the market. • Rumors suggest Arista Networks is acquiring VeloCloud from Broadcom for nearly $1 billion, potentially strengthening Arista's SD-WAN offerings • Charter and Cox…

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Beyond the Firewall: Careers in Cloud Security 47:29

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Send us a text When most people think about cybersecurity careers, they envision ethical hackers or security analysts huddled behind screens of scrolling code. But as our guest Brian Eidelman, VP of Cloud Engineering at Oracle, reveals, the reality is far more diverse and fascinating. Security careers exist in what Brian describes as a three-dimens…

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Has AI Gone Phishing? - NC2C035 26:05

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Send us a text The relentless race for cloud dominance continues as AWS reports 16.9% growth year-over-year—a number that would thrill most companies but falls short of expectations for the cloud giant. Tim and Chris dig into what's behind these numbers and why Microsoft and Google continue gaining ground with stronger-than-anticipated growth rates…

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From Corporate Life to Freelance Freedom 49:27

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Send us a text Scott Robohn's journey from corporate network engineer to successful independent consultant offers a roadmap for anyone considering the entrepreneurial path in tech. After 35 years in the networking industry, Scott found himself ready to build something of his own—not necessarily a product, but an enterprise he could be fully respons…

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We Nearly Became Invulnerable! (No More CVE) - NC2C034 24:10

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Send us a text The tech world gives and takes away as Google introduces CloudWAN while MITRE nearly loses CVE funding, showcasing both innovation and vulnerability in our digital infrastructure landscape. Politics increasingly intersects with technology as we examine controversial security clearance revocations alongside much-needed technical impro…

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How To Prepare for an Interview with a Tech Giant - Part 2 38:06

9M ago38:06

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Send us a text Preparing for a cloud network engineering interview at a tech giant? This episode delivers essential insights from someone who conducts these interviews. Kam Agahian, Senior Director of Cloud Engineering at Oracle, returns to continue our deep dive into what really matters when interviewing for these coveted positions. We begin by ad…

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Data Center Disruption as Tariff Wars Go Brrr - NC2C033 22:34

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Send us a text Geopolitics and cloud infrastructure collide in this eye-opening episode where we explore how escalating tariff wars are throwing data center construction plans into complete disarray. Tech giants planning massive cloud and AI expansions now face skyrocketing costs and unprecedented uncertainty as raw materials fall under new tariffs…

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Identity Crisis: What is Cloud Networking? 46:08

9M ago46:08

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Send us a text What exactly is cloud networking? This seemingly simple question quickly descends into a fascinating philosophical debate as we welcome back Nico Vibert, Senior Staff Technical Marketing Engineer at Isovalent/Cisco, to tackle this identity crisis head-on. The conversation begins with a startling observation from Nico about analyst re…

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Wiz Goes Jerry Maguire Mode - NC2C032 25:24

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Send us a text When tech giants make moves, the entire industry feels the tremors. Google's staggering $32 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz signals just how valuable security platforms have become in today's digital landscape—especially those with visibility across multiple cloud providers. With a $3.2 billion breakup fee attached,…

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Cloud Networking at Unicorn Scale 54:29

10M ago54:29

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Send us a text The story of cloud networking rarely gets told from the perspective of those building it inside unicorn startups, but that's exactly what this episode delivers. Richard Olson, cloud networking expert at Canva, takes us behind the scenes of building network infrastructure for one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS platforms. Richard'…

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Interoperability Dreams: Europe's Bold Move Against Cloud Lock-in - NC2C031 18:35

10M ago18:35

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Send us a text Cloud security threats continue to evolve at an alarming pace, with state-sponsored actors developing increasingly sophisticated attack strategies. We dive into the emergence of China's Silk Typhoon group, which represents the concerning evolution of previous Salt Typhoon attacks. While initially targeting service provider infrastruc…

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What Can AI Agents Do For Network Automation? 48:44

10M ago48:44

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Send us a text Get ready for a deep dive into the future of network engineering as we explore the interplay between automation, AI, and engineering roles. In this episode of the Cables to Cloud podcast, we're joined by Du'An Lightfoot, a seasoned expert and developer advocate at AWS. Du'An shares his journey in the tech industry, from network engin…

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New Microsoft Quantum Chip... For Windows Updates! - NC2C030 27:09

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Send us a text In a world that continues to evolve at breakneck speed, staying ahead in cloud networking and technology is imperative. This episode jumps into a whirlwind of recent developments that could reshape the landscape of IT. We begin with CompTIA's unveiling of the new CloudNetX certification, designed specifically for IT professionals foc…

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How to Perform Cloud Selection for AI Workloads 39:03

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Send us a text Sam Zamanian, a principal advisory director at Infotech Research Group with over 20 years of IT and architecture expertise, joins us to dissect the critical decisions surrounding AI infrastructure selection. This episode promises to equip you with the insights needed to navigate the complexities of AI workloads, from data preparation…

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Maybe If We Throw Money At It, It Will Make Money - NC2C029 26:03

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Send us a text This episode dives deep into the ramifications of the DOJ's move to halt the HPE-Juniper merger, questioning whether this action genuinely promotes competition or stifles innovation. We also explore staggering investments in AI from top tech companies and what these might mean for future growth and competition. • Discussion on the DO…

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What's the Deal with AI Agents? 38:08

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Send us a text The conversation centers on the transformative role of AI agents in shaping the tech landscape. Through expert insights and practical examples, the episode explores AI agents' functionalities, their implications for the workforce, and the ethical considerations that accompany their development. • Introduction of AI agents and their s…

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The Stargate Project, Brought To You by the Underpants Gnomes? 32:47

11M ago32:47

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Send us a text What if Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could be the job creator of the century? Buckle up for a hilarious yet thought-provoking exploration of this bold idea as we dissect the potential economic impact of AGI development alongside Chris, who aspires to up his Blue Sky game inspired by his brother Tim. We dive into compelling a…

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How to Prepare For an Interview with a Tech Giant - Part 1 45:07

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to acing interviews with tech giants by tuning into our latest episode of the Cables to Clouds podcast. Join us, Chris Miles and Tim McConnaughey, as we sit down with Kam Agahian, the Senior Director at Oracle Cloud, who brings a treasure trove of insights from his years of experience at the forefront of tech hirin…

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Is Google Cloud On Pace to Overtake Azure in 2025? 23:44

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Send us a text Akamai’s journey to regain control of their cloud spending reveals the pitfalls of over-provisioning and the importance of optimized workloads. The episode navigates through significant updates like OpenAI’s transition to a Public Benefit Corporation and Microsoft’s substantial investments in AI data centers while pondering Google Cl…

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How Do We Solve the Cloud Visibility Problem? 41:40

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Send us a text Ready to unravel the complexities of cloud networking and observability? Join us for an enlightening discussion with Craig Johnson from Forward Networks, a pivotal figure in cloud network innovation. Craig's journey from an on-premises networking background to spearheading Forward's public cloud practice offers a treasure trove of in…

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Forecasting 2025: Broadcom, Google, and Cybersecurity Threats, Oh My! 26:08

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Send us a text What if the future of tech was reshaped by strategic mergers, AI evolution, and cybersecurity threats? Dive into an engaging conversation where we unpack Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, revealing how customer loyalty defies the odds amid heightened renewal costs. Explore the unexpected maneuvering that has fortified Broadcom's mark…

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Exploring the Intersection of Cloud, DevOps, and AI in Modern Tech Careers 48:42

1y ago48:42

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Send us a text Ever wondered how cloud development intersects with network engineering at a tech powerhouse like Cisco? Join us as we chat with Erica Dietrick, a developer advocate at Cisco, who shares her unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of her role. From gearing up for major events such as Cisco Live to engaging with the tech comm…

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Cloud Native Firewalls: Pay For the Check Box, Not Much Else - NC2C025 22:10

1y ago22:10

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Send us a text Can you really trust cloud-native firewalls to protect your data, or is it time to rethink your cybersecurity strategy? Brace yourself for some stark revelations as we dissect a shocking report by CyberRatings.org on the dismal performance of major cloud providers' firewalls. With AWS's effectiveness plummeting to a mere 0.38%, and A…

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Our Thoughts on AWS re:Invent 2024 - C2C048 40:33

1y ago40:33

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Send us a text What if the future of AI lies in the palm of Amazon's hand? Discover Amazon's cutting-edge advancements in AI chip technology and their strategic moves in the generative AI landscape. We'll unpack the debut of the Tranium 2 chip and the anticipated Tranium 3, alongside the introduction of Amazon's foundational models, Nova Micro and …

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Still Waiting on That New Zune Announcement- NC2C024 36:21

1y ago36:21

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a seamless cloud experience as we explore the groundbreaking Direct Connect integration with AWS Cloud WAN. Discover how this innovation not only eliminates the need for a Transit Gateway but also simplifies networking between on-premises and cloud environments, reducing operational complexities and costs. Our g…

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What Should Network Engineers Know About Offensive Security? 54:09

1y ago54:09

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Send us a text Get ready to be inspired by Serena, also known as SheNetworks, as she shares her exciting transformation from a Best Buy employee to a leading voice in cybersecurity. Celebrating Tim's birthday and Election Day, this episode is packed with fascinating insights into Serena's career journey and the unexpected twists that led her from t…

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Is BlueSky the New Tech Twitter? 24:15

1y ago24:15

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Send us a text Discover the seismic shift in social media landscapes as users flock from Twitter, now rebranded as X, to the innovative realm of Blue Sky. Elon Musk's contentious changes, including the removal of the block function, have prompted a mass exodus to this decentralized platform. Join us as we recount our personal journeys of losing fol…

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What Does an AI Data Center Look Like? - C2C046 38:14

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Send us a text World-renowned network expert Peter Jones returns to the Cables to Clouds podcast, sharing his unparalleled insights into the electrifying evolution of AI networking. We promise listeners a captivating journey through the latest advancements and investments reshaping data centers to meet the high demands of AI. Explore with us the nu…

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How is AI Affecting CSP Earnings? - NC2C022 25:47

1y ago25:47

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Send us a text Is cloud computing just the tip of the iceberg in the tech industry's financial landscape? Join us on Cables2Clouds as we uncover the impressive earnings of Amazon, Microsoft, and Google in their cloud divisions. Amazon's AWS has reached new heights with $26 billion in revenue, while Microsoft's robust performance in cloud computing …

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How Does Zero Trust Translate to Cloud Security? 39:10

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of Zero Trust security with insights from Vaibhav Malik, Global Partner Solutions Architect at Cloudflare. Ever wondered how you can transform security from a hindrance into a powerful enabler for your business? Join us as Vaibhav takes us through the strategic importance of Zero Trust beyond the buzzword, illumina…