Software Defined Talk
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).
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 484
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Episode 417: Every Salesforce is a Snowflake
The week we discuss Enterprise Software hiding data, corporate status reports and a quick update on New Relic. Plus, Coté records using an ironing board from a Renaissance Hotel in Brussels.
Episode 416: Exchange your “Buddy Bucks” for Nagios
This week we discuss Private Equity buying New Relic and review the Gartner MQ for APM like no one else. Plus, some thoughts on yogurt, fruit and almonds…
Episode 415: You can buy a lot of Nagios with that
This week we discuss Coinbase's $65 million DataDog bill, the factors that drive developer experience, and Google Bard. Plus, some tips on London Airports and the ideal airport arrival time.
Episode 414: Monolith vs. Microservices
This week we discuss Monolith vs. Microservices , PassKeys replacing passwords and the return of Watson(x). Plus, some thoughts on the media and BlueSky.
Episode 413: Swim between the flags
This week we discuss Cloud Earnings, OpenCost and Opensource Redflags. Plus, Matt recounts his epic return trip home from Amsterdam.
Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 413
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Episode 412: We’re at a Kubernetes Conference
Matt, Coté and guest host Barton George record live from KubeCon EU. They discuss the Keynotes, Amsterdam grocery stores, A.I. coverage by tech media and reminisce about OpenStack. Plus, some thought…
Episode 411: Jamin Ball on Cloud Earnings
Brandon is joined by Jamin Ball, a partner at Altimeter Capital and the author of the "Clouded Judgement" newsletter. Together, they delve into the crucial financial metrics utilized in evaluating cl…
Episode 410: Jordan Tigani on the death of Big Data
This week Brandon talks to Jordan Tigani, the founder of MotherDuck. They explore how faster and cheaper computing is changing the way we handle Big Data and making it easier to analyze. Jordan also …
Episode 409: It’s never too early to start a revolution
This week we discuss regulators slowing Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, Nutanix’s delayed earnings, GitHub's origins, Tech Stocks and staplers at Google. Plus, some thoughts on GM and Apple CarPlay…
Episode 408: Undivided Attention
This week we discuss Docker’s reversal, Amazon's return to office, Apple’s headset, the state of the Metaverse and the rise of LLMs. Plus, Matt shares his sleep study experience and an after-show ab…
Episode 407: It’s fine, pretty fine, and just fine
This week we discuss Docker’s Business Model, the Stack Overflow’s Sentiment Survey and ChatGPT use cases. Plus, some predictions about VR/AR headsets.
Episode 406: John Willis on Deming, DevOps, Platform Engineering, and DevSecOps
John Willis joins Matt and Coté for a discussion in this episode. We discuss John's upcoming book on Deming; the progress of automating audit, security; and compliance with DevOps-think, and then the…
Episode 405: Peter Pouliot on DevRel at a hardware company
Matt interviews Peter Pouliot from Ampere. They discuss Peter’s experience with working on OpenStack for Microsoft, developer relations in his latest role at Ampere, and how to strategically choose …
Episode 404: Sargun Kaur on Technical Interviews
Brandon interviews Sargun Kaur , Co-Founder and CEO of Byteboard. They discuss the challenges and frustrations with technical interviews and how Byteboard has redesigned the coding test. Plus, Sargun…
Episode 403: Everything about this is wrong
Everything about this is wrong
This week we discuss the digital transformation of paid TV, the struggle to modernize the IRS and DHH’s MRSK project. Plus, Matt is Factorio famous…
Episode 402: What’s going on in Chicago?
This week we take a critical look at DHH’s plan to move HEY! out of the cloud and the 5 values driving the decision. Plus, some thoughts on residential fiber…
Episode 401: Swing State for Grocery Stores
This week we discuss Ubisoft’s woes, the quest for a better Developer Experience, Sumo Logic going private and IBM acquiring StepZen. Plus, some thoughts on grocery stores…
Episode 400: Prompt Engineering
This week we discuss Cloud Earnings, ChatGPT Prompts and the OpenTelemetry controversy. Plus, thoughts on refrigerating eggs…
Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 400
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Episode 399: Two Guys Live in the Southern Hemisphere, with Craig Box
This week Matt Ray is joined by Craig Box and they discuss living down under, Craig’s media future, and managing CNCF Sandbox projects developer relations. Be sure to subscribe to Craig’s Let’s Get T…
Episode 398: To the Moon
This week Brandon is joined by JJ Asghar and they discuss the rise Mastodon, Netflix’s Strategy and DevOpsDays CFP ideas. Plus, some thoughts on tipping…
Rundown
- Tipping