Software Defined Talk
A podcast about Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing that doesn't take itself too seriously.
About the show
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).
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Episodes
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Episode 476: Bring a point of view
July 19th, 2024 | 1 hr 40 mins
This week, we discuss Google possibly buying Wiz, why "meta work" leads to too many meetings, and why it took forty years to get spell check in Notepad. Plus, we share some thoughts on enjoying your vacation.
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Episode 475: Calendar Math
July 12th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
This week, we discuss Mary Meeker's AI & Universities report, the CD Foundation's State of CI/CD Report, and share a few thoughts on DevRel. Plus, Coté gets fiber and is forced to watch soccer.
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Episode 474: There’s at least a road to Nirvana
July 5th, 2024 | 1 hr 33 secs
This week, we explore the reasons behind the slowdown in DevOps adoption, compare open-source and proprietary foundation models, and discuss how AI might simplify CI/CD implementation. Additionally, Matt takes on an Australian history quiz.
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Episode 473: RESOLVED: Unscheduled Outage
June 28th, 2024 | 50 mins 50 secs
This week, we discuss the 5 key trends from Bessemer’s State of the Cloud 2024 report. Plus, Matt makes a stock pick for the next 10 years!
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Episode 472: Speaking of Goat Rodeos
June 21st, 2024 | 59 mins 35 secs
This week, we discuss Forrester’s LLM Wave, Nvidia's Market Cap Dilemma, and why everything is code. Plus, Matt Ray explains more about Australian slang.
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Episode 471: The Gen X mascot is Fine Dog
June 14th, 2024 | 54 mins 28 secs
This week, we discuss the AI Hype Cycle, Apple Intelligence and other announcements from WWDC. Plus, Coté concludes the episode by using as many phrases as possible from Taylor’s Urgent/Optimistic Meeting Matrix.
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Episode 470: Paul Yuknewicz on Serverless
June 7th, 2024 | 36 mins 57 secs
interview
Matt interviews Paul Yuknewicz, Product Leader for Azure Serverless. They discuss Azure Functions, Dapr, WASM, and security. Plus, Matt explains rhyming Australian slang in the aftershow.
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Episode 469: Amanda K. Silver on Developer Tools
May 31st, 2024 | 46 mins 31 secs
interview
Matt interviews Amanda K. Silver, Corporate Vice President in the Developer Division at Microsoft. They discuss the latest developments with Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, and why developers only want to see live demos. Plus, some thoughts on tiny houses and Murphy beds vs. hammocks.
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Episode 468: Learning to love Enterprise Software
May 24th, 2024 | 1 hr 4 mins
This week, we discuss Tanzu’s latest releases, Microsoft Build announcements, and the Raspberry Pi going public. Plus, thoughts on expense reporting systems and tablet kickstands.
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Episode 467: Multimodal
May 17th, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
This week, we discuss ChatGPT-4o, Google I/O Announcements, the impact of AI on smartphones, and executive shuffling at OpenAI and Amazon. Plus, we share some thoughts on how to plan your wedding.
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Episode 466: Great Grammarly
May 10th, 2024 | 49 mins 11 secs
This week, we discuss 451’s Generative A.I. Market Forecast, OpenAI launching a search engine and Apple’s new iPads. Plus, a look back at Microsoft acquiring Nokia.
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Episode 465: The Big Blue Burger Buffet
May 3rd, 2024 | 1 hr 21 mins
This week, we discuss IBM's intent to acquire HashiCorp, the state of Open Source Businesses, and the (slow) adoption of Continuous Integration. Plus, some thoughts on the end of non-compete agreements.
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Episode 464: Jana Werner on The Digital Transformation Card Game
April 26th, 2024 | 50 mins 15 secs
agile, aws, digitaltransformation, executives, interview, management
How can you start small changes to make big changes? That's the premise of Jana Werner's organization transformation card game. Sure, it's not really a "game," but each question is meant to help nudge management and executives a little closer to changing how they operate. Many of the ideas come from Amazon thinking, but many of the are also just the type of common sense that's too often uncommonly practiced.
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Episode 463: Phishing License
April 19th, 2024 | 1 hr 8 mins
This week, we discuss OpenTofu’s response to Hashicorp, Salesforce potentially acquiring Informatica and the latest Kubernetes Market Size from IDC. Plus, when will Enterprise A.I. improve the DMV experience?
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Episode 462: Lifting Code
April 12th, 2024 | 1 hr 2 mins
This week, we discuss Matt Asay accusing OpenTufu of "lifting code" and recap the Google Next '24. announcements. Plus, we share some thoughts on camera placement and offer listeners a chance to get free coffee beans.
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Episode 461: Not illegal, works as designed
April 5th, 2024 | 1 hr 11 secs
This week, we discuss Redis Relicensing, Progress acquiring MariaDB and Microsoft unbundling Teams. Plus, Coté shares his Top 10 Tech and Productivity Wish List for regulators.