Enterprise Initiatives

Our guest on the podcast this week is Joey Jablonski, VP and Principal Architect at Cloud Technology Partners. We discuss the differences between on-premises and cloud-based big data projects. While on premise systems once offered the greatest capabilities for analyzing your application’s data, the tides have turned as public cloud providers continue to roll out new technologies for analyzing ever larger data sets. Listen in to discover which approach is the best fit for your big data project.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Chris Rezendes, Founder of INEX Advisors and Partner at IoT Capital Partners. We discuss why Boston is a hotspot for the Internet of Things. While the Northeast has a strong foothold in the B2B market where IoT thrives, Boston also fosters many innovative companies working on connected devices and technologies. Listen in to learn what makes Boston a prime location for the advancement of IoT. 

Our guest on the podcast this week is Jon Baier, container expert and Senior Cloud Architect atCloud Technology Partners. We discuss why containers have risen in popularity and whatadvantages they bring to cloud computing. Platforms, like Docker and Kubernetes, maximize resource usage, and increase flexibility for development teams. Listen in to learn how containers will continue to gain support and which companies are leading the charge.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Jeff Sussna, Founder of Ingineering.IT. We discuss the parallels between LeanUX and DevOps, identifying how each can benefit from the other’s methodologies. LeanUX uses nimble processes to create a digital experience designed for the end user, whileDevOps uses three ways to integrate feedback between development and operations teams. Listen in to learn how to successfully create a digital service offering by incorporating LeanUX and DevOps processes.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Tom McKinnon, Founder and CTO of Agribotix. We discuss drones and their many applications in agriculture, especially around crop monitoring and production. Using near infrared cameras Agribotix turns drone imagery into actionable information enabling farmers to efficiently seed and fertilize fields. Listen in to learn how drones could revolutionize farming, and what obstacles stand in their way.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Jim Haughwout, Chief Technology Architect at Savi Technologies. We discuss Internet of Things sensors and the growing demand for data driven architectures to support the sheer volume of data being collected. It’s clear that many businesses adopting the Internet of Things are unprepared for the volume of data that needs to be processed. Listen in to learn how to put your Internet of Things strategy into place as the technology continues to evolve.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Mitchell Hashimoto, Founder of HashiCorp. We discuss golden images which ensure that every copy of a replicated environment is identical. Image creation has historically caused organizational problems, however, new technologies utilize configuration management tools that are DevOps friendly creating an easy and valuable process that enables teams to iterate often and deliver a consistent product to end users. Listen in to learn more.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Jesse Proudman, Founder and CTO of Bluebox. We discuss Walmart’s recent OpenStack success storyand the expanding capabilities of DIY private clouds. While DIY private clouds require large investments in configuring open source software to meet business needs, they can have several advantages over managed services alternatives. Listen in to learn how a DIY model could make or break private cloud deployment.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Jason Bloomberg, President at Intellyx. When we build services we want them to be lightweight, stateless and scalable while doing one thing really well. In today’s cloud world, we’re revisiting what to takes to make a good service in the first place. Listen in to learn why following “the book” doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re solving key business problems.

Our guest on the podcast this week is David Houghton, Director at Bright Wolf. We discuss the evolutions of connected technologies leading to the Internet of Things (IoT). Industrial use cases are transforming operational efficiency, remote monitoring asset tracking, preventative maintenance, and safety and regulation benefits. Listen in to learn how IoT extends beyond commercial use cases.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Tim Prendergast, Founder and CEO of Evident.io. We discuss the concept of “continuous security” and other ways to keep up with the dynamically changing environments created by the cloud. Listen in to learn why it is essential that your security solutions match the speed of your release cycle, even becoming integrated into your DevOps initiatives.  

Our guest on the podcast this week is Mark Thiele, EVP of Data Center Technology at Switch. We discuss the idea that private clouds are often equated with do-it-yourself and why that should be changed. Taking sure you are receiving the private environment you need at a cost that can support your business. Listen in to learn the different ways to own and manage a private cloud.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Andi Mann, VP, Office of the CTO at CA Technologies. We discuss the “digital disconnect”, a gap between the expectations of business leaders and the ability of IT leaders to deliver, and how DevOps can close the gap by delivering services faster and better. Listen in to learn how you can utilize resources within your enterprise to address the digital disconnect.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Erik Sebesta, Co-Founder and CATO of Cloud Technology Partners. We discuss recent Internet of Things projects, including those of two healthcare intelligence companies, and explore exactly what it takes to delivery real-time data, safely and efficiently to end consumers. Listen in to learn how we’re building the next generation of IoT platforms and helping companies leverage this emerging technology.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Steve Thair, Co-Founder of DevOpsGuys. We discuss the importance of each step within the CALMS Model for DevOps. Many organizations stress interest in automation, however, culture, measuring improvement and open communication are equally important. Listen in to discover the steps to a successful DevOps initiative.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Alan Sharp-Paul, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of ScriptRock.We discuss a blog post by Alan entitled “You’re Doing DevOps Wrong. Automation in the Enterprise” that introduces the common misconception that automation is the first step that needs to be taken in your DevOps initiative. Listen in to learn what you should be doing before you automate.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Gene Kim, DevOps expert and author of The Phoenix Project.We get a sneak peek into Gene’s latest project, the DevOps Cookbook. By studying over 14,000 IT professionals, he observed that high-performing organizations are 2.5 times more likely than their peers to exceed profitability, market share, and productivity goals. We discuss how leaders can bring together Development, Test, IT Operations, and Information Security to maximize organizational learning, increase employee satisfaction, and win in the marketplace.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Paul Barnhill, Senior Architect at Cloud Technology Partners. We discuss the differences between DevOps management systems, Kanban and Scrum. While both offer compelling capabilities, Kanban will become increasingly popular over the next year. Listen in to find out what Kanban can do that Scrum can not.

Episode #1:   Enterprise Initiatives Episode 1 with John Willis: Our guest on the podcast this week is John Willis, Founder and VP of Customer Enablement. We discuss the effort needed to implement a grassroots DevOps initiative. Listen in to find out how to gain the essential support of leaders for your project. (Make sure you have both headphones in to hear the full audio of this episode.)