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Transformation in the City of Atlanta Aug 24, 2020

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When you have to manage a cyberattack, a Super Bowl and a pandemic in quick succession, you learn the true meaning of agile leadership.

Tye Hayes, CTO for the City of Atlanta, joins host of Cloud Talk and fellow CTO Jeff DeVerter to talk about her fascinating journey in the City of Atlanta and give insight into what it means to be an IT leader in the public sector.

Special Guest: Tye Hayes.

Multicloud Rises in the East Aug 18, 2020

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The Asia, Pacific and Japan (APJ) region is a no stranger to early adoption of technology, and in recent months, the adoption of multicloud is surging. Antoine Acklin, Head of Architecture & Professional Services at Rackspace Technology APJ, joins Cloud Talk to discuss what’s happening in the region and give his advice on conducting business in that part of the world.

Special Guest: Antoine Acklin.

Founders Series: Leading through constant and unpredictable change Aug 11, 2020

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How do you lead through change and keep employees and customers inspired? This episode of Cloud Talk answers these questions with plenty of great advice and anecdotes from Bret Piatt, CEO of Jungle Disk, and host Jeff DeVerter, CTO of Product & Services at Rackspace Technology.

Special Guest: Bret Piatt.

Make Diversity an Intentional Goal When Building Cutting-Edge Tech Teams Aug 04, 2020

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Diversity isn’t about filling quotas and checking boxes. In this episode of the Cloud Talk podcast, key members of the Rackspace Technology data team explain how much of the team’s success stems from diversity and inclusivity. They also offer suggestions for bringing greater diversity to your own teams, and discuss the benefits diversity can bring to your entire organization.

Special Guests: Eduardo Coccaro, Juan Riojas, and Lara Indrikovs.

Building A Connective Tissue with Google Anthos Jul 29, 2020

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Google is a huge player in the Cloud space, with a fascinating story. In this episode of the Cloud Talk podcast, host Jeff DeVerter sits down with Nirav Sheth of Google to talk about the release of Google Anthos, how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed cloud adoption, and why it’s important to meet customers where they are.

Special Guest: Nirav Sheth.

The Show Must Go On: Tech and COVID-19 in Creative Industries Jul 21, 2020

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Creative industries have been hit hard by the pandemic-related restrictions on face-to-face contact. Troy Peters, musical director at Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, shares his experiences of using new technology to keep creating during COVID-19 – a story with plenty of parallels for IT leaders to ponder during these challenging times

To learn more about the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, visit these links:
https://www.yosa.org/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Yosa1977

Special Guest: Troy Peters.

The Path from Cloud Naïve to Cloud Native Jul 16, 2020

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Of all the ways to answer the question, “How do I become cloud native?” the first answer that typically comes to mind – technology – is also the wrong one. Listen in as Rackspace Technology's VP of AWS Solutions, and Myles Anderson, Rackspace Technology's VP of AWS Professional Services, discuss the mindsets and processes that drive cloud native success.

Special Guests: Myles Anderson and Taylor Bird.

Using Fortnite as Inspiration for Team Structure Jul 07, 2020

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The cloud holds a great deal of promise for organizations — yet, many businesses have not achieved their expected cloud outcomes, often inhibited by poor cloud team structures. This episode of Cloud Talk shares insight on creating successful cloud teams inspired by a popular video game, in which players work in squads that are rewarded for collaboration, individuality and speed.

Special Guest: Lee James.

The Technology Challenges of Reopening the Office Jun 29, 2020

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Companies moved swiftly to set up remote workforces during the COVID-19 crisis. The return to the office, when it comes, will be a more gradual process, giving IT leaders more time to prepare. This episode explores what awaits them in a world where the digital workforce has arrived years earlier than planned.

Special Guest: Peter Coffee.

Expectations of the Post-COVID-19 Online Consumer Jun 23, 2020

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Widespread stay-at-home orders pushed more users online than ever before, and this reliance on the internet isn’t expected to fade after the crisis is over. With more use, comes added expectations around customer experience. This episode of Cloud Talk explores how businesses can adapt to the new normal for customer experience.

Special Guest: Arun Singh.

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