Great Things with Great Tech Podcast

Anthony Spiteri

Great Things with Great Tech Podcast is aimed at highlighting technology companies doing great things with great technology. In each episode we will talk with technical leads of companies that leverage great tech to build and productize innovative solutions and market leading products. GTwGT is hosted by Anthony Spiteri read less
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Elevating Unstructured Data Management with Hammerspace | Episode #73
19-10-2023
Elevating Unstructured Data Management with Hammerspace | Episode #73
Innovating Data Orchestration and Scalability... Hammerspace's state-of-the-art solutions redefine cloud storage and data accessibility! Hammerspace is at the forefront of redefining data management and accessibility, emphasizing novel solutions for data orchestration. In this episode, we dive deep with David Flynn, the CEO and Co-Founder behind Hammerspace, as he unravels insights on the company's inception, its faced challenges, and its ambitious vision for the future. Discover how Hammerspace is setting new benchmarks by ensuring that data is always in motion, easily accessible, and optimally managed. Hammerspace has broadened its horizons to meet wider industry needs. With an unwavering commitment to make data omnipresent across every data center, Hammerspace stands out as an innovator. Founded in 2018, Hammerspace has its headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley. ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt⁠⁠ ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Hammerspace, Data Orchestration, Unstructured Data Management, Metadata, Amazon S3, Scalable File Systems, Data Accessibility. ☑️ Web: ⁠⁠https://hammerspace.com/⁠⁠ ☑️ Crunchbase: ⁠⁠https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/hammerspace-4936⁠⁠ ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or visit ⁠⁠https://www.gtwgt.com⁠⁠ ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Web - ⁠⁠https://gtwgt.com⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787⁠⁠ ☑️ Music: ⁠⁠https://www.bensound.com
Pioneering Scalable, Affordable Cloud Storage with Backblaze | Episode #72
28-09-2023
Pioneering Scalable, Affordable Cloud Storage with Backblaze | Episode #72
Scalability and affordability, redefining Cloud Storage... Backblaze's self-built platform challenges the largest hyperscalers! Backblaze is a leader in cloud storage and backup solutions, providing a transparent and open approach to safeguarding essential data. In this episode, we converse with Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze, a passionate advocate for data protection. We explore Backblaze's journey from bootstrapping to its successful NASDAQ IPO, and the role the company plays in the evolving data protection landscape. Backblaze is reinventing the industry by leveraging state-of-the-art technology, offering unparalleled storage solutions at a fraction of the cost of competitors. Backblaze was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt⁠⁠ ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Backblaze, Cloud Storage, Scalability, Affordable Storage, Data Protection, Hyperscalers. ☑️ Web: ⁠⁠https://www.backblaze.com⁠⁠ ☑️ Crunchbase: ⁠⁠https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/backblaze ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to ⁠⁠https://www.gtwgt.com⁠ ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Web - ⁠⁠https://gtwgt.com⁠⁠Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast⁠⁠Spotify - ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX⁠⁠Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787⁠⁠ ☑️ Music: ⁠⁠https://www.bensound.com
Discovering China's BaaS Giants: An Insight into BackupNow | Episode #71
18-08-2023
Discovering China's BaaS Giants: An Insight into BackupNow | Episode #71
探索中国的BaaS巨头:深入了解BackupNow | GTwGT播客#71 Exploring BackupNow: China's Emerging Force in AI-Driven Backup Solutions BackupNow is at the forefront of AI-driven backup solutions, reshaping how businesses approach data backup, especially in the Chinese tech market. In this episode, we sit down with Albert Fu, CEO of BackupNow, to discuss the company's origins, its significant collaborations with tech giants such as Microsoft, Huawei, and Veeam, and its innovations in the backup domain. With a focus on SupVault, BackupNow's standout product, Albert provides insights into the company's mission, challenges, and future trajectory, especially with the influence of AI. Headquartered in China, BackupNow exemplifies the nation's growing technological influence. ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt⁠⁠ ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: BackupNow, Data Backup, AI Backup Solutions, SupVault, Chinese Technology, Cloud Services, Data Protection, Ransomware Defense, Strategic Deployments, Veeam, Microsoft Azure, Huawei. ☑️ Web: [BackupNow's official website link] ☑️ LinkedIn: [BackupNow's LinkedIn link] ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to ⁠⁠https://www.gtwgt.com⁠ ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ • Web - ⁠⁠https://gtwgt.com⁠⁠ • Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast⁠⁠ • Spotify - ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX⁠⁠ • Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787⁠⁠ ☑️ Music: ⁠⁠https://www.bensound.com
A New Standard of Bare-Metal DRaaS with Continuity Centers | Episode #70
03-08-2023
A New Standard of Bare-Metal DRaaS with Continuity Centers | Episode #70
Bare-metal is changing the face of Disaster Recovery as a Service... Continuity Centers Cloud IBR is a unique stepping stone into the world of DRaaS! Continuity Centers, is a leader in disaster recovery solutions, providing companies with the tools and services they need to ensure business continuity, even in the face of unforeseen disruptions. In this episode, we have a conversation with Greg Tellone, CEO of Continuity Centers, an entrepreneur from an early age we walk about building computers in the late 80s, setting up possibly the words first remote backup using laser based ethernet and spending his early days in the backup industry leading to a foundational career around MSP and Cloud Backup. Continuity Centers is reshaping the industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology, including their innovative Bare Metal Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. We delve into Continuity Centers' vision, their mission to redefine disaster recovery, and the various ways they are utilizing technology to safeguard business operations. Continuity Centers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Woodbury, New York. ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt⁠ ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Continuity Centers, Disaster Recovery, Bare Metal DRaaS, Innovation, Business Continuity, Data Security, Disaster Recovery Solutions. ☑️ Web: ⁠https://www.continuitycenters.com⁠ ☑️ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/continuity-centers⁠ ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to ⁠https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠ • Web - ⁠https://gtwgt.com⁠ • Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast⁠ • Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX⁠ • Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787⁠ ☑️ Music: ⁠https://www.bensound.com
Beyond Coding: The AI-Driven Future of Software with InvoZon | Episode #69
13-07-2023
Beyond Coding: The AI-Driven Future of Software with InvoZon | Episode #69
Exploring Innovation and Generative AI with InvoZone: Powering Businesses with Transformative Software Development! In this episode, I'm speaking with Furqan Aziz, CEO and Founder of InvoZone, a leading company at the forefront of transformative software development. InvoZone is empowering businesses by leveraging various technologies, including the emerging field of generative AI, Blockchain and the gaming world, including the Metaverse. We explore InvoZone's vision, their mission to shape the future of software solutions, and their ethical considerations surrounding AI models. InvoZone, based in Lahore, Pakistan, is now an industry-leading technology company outsourcing development making businesses more efficient while transforming the way software development and AI technologies are combined and utilized. InvoZone was founded in 2014 and is headquartered out of Miami, Florida ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: InvoZone, Software Development, Generative AI, Innovation, Technology Solutions, Transformative Software, Future of Business, Ethical AI, Data Privacy, Security ☑️ Web: https://invozone.com ☑️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/invo... ☑️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvoZone ☑️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invozone/ ☑️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvoZone/ ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 • Web - https://gtwgt.com • Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX • Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787 ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com
Fast and Efficient Hybrid Data Access with Alluxio | Episode #68
29-06-2023
Fast and Efficient Hybrid Data Access with Alluxio | Episode #68
Revolutionizing Data Orchestration with Alluxio: Open Source Innovation and Unprecedented Speeds for AI in the Cloud! In this episode, I'm speaking with Adit Madan, Director of Product Management at Alluxio, a company at the cutting edge of open-source data orchestration technology for analytics and AI in the cloud. Alluxio is bridging the gap between data-driven applications and storage systems, delivering unprecedented data access speeds. We explore Alluxio's unique global namespace and memory-first tiered architecture, their role in the Hadoop ecosystem, and their strategy for addressing the challenges of data orchestration. Alluxio, originating from the UC Berkeley AMPLab, is now an industry-leading technology deployed by hundreds of organizations worldwide, transforming the way data is managed and accessed. Alluxio was founded in 2014 and is headquartered out of San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Alluxio, Data Orchestration, Open Source, Big Data, AI, Cloud, Data Analytics, Storage Systems, Global Namespace, Memory-First Architecture, Data Management, Hadoop, API Translation ☑️ Web: https://www.alluxio.io ☑️ Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/alluxio ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 • Web - https://gtwgt.com • Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX • Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787 ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com
Generative AI & Cognitive Automation in the Enterprise with Zero Systems | Episode #67
15-06-2023
Generative AI & Cognitive Automation in the Enterprise with Zero Systems | Episode #67
Elevating Enterprise Productivity with Zero Systems: Harnessing Generative AI & Cognitive Automation! In this episode, I'm speaking with Alex Babin, Co-Founder & CEO of Zero Systems, a groundbreaking company at the forefront of utilizing generative AI to significantly enhance enterprise productivity. Zero Systems' cutting-edge platform integrates generative AI apps that augment knowledge workers in various enterprises. We delve into the capabilities of their innovative solutions, how cognitive automation is transforming the workplace, and the endless possibilities that generative AI holds for the future. The company was founded in 2016 is located in the United States. ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Cognitive Automation, Data Security ☑️ Web: https://www.zerosystems.io ☑️ Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/zero-systems ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 • Web - https://gtwgt.com • Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX • Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787 ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com
Shaping the future of Bare Metal-as-a-Service with Metify | Episode #66
01-06-2023
Shaping the future of Bare Metal-as-a-Service with Metify | Episode #66
Shaping the future of Bare Metal-as-a-Service Provisioning and Automation with Open Hardware Standards! In this episode, I'm speaking with Mike Wagner, Co-Founder & CEO of Metify, a visionary company taking the bare metal provisioning and automation industry by storm. Metify's Mojo Platform is an open-source solution that utilizes open hardware standards and a vendor-neutral stance, making it easier for organizations to manage diverse hardware seamlessly. We explore the unique functionalities of Mojo Platform, its emphasis on automation, and what the future holds for this transformative technology. Metify was created with a clear purpose: to simplify the interaction with diverse hardware, irrespective of the server manufacturer or cloud provider. The company is located in the Great Lakes region, Midwest United States. ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Mojo Matrix, Redfish API, Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF), Edge computing ☑️ Web: https://www.metify.io ☑️ Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/metify-io ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to ⁠https://www.gtwgt.com⁠ ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Web - ⁠https://gtwgt.com⁠ Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast⁠ Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787⁠ ☑️ Music: ⁠https://www.bensound.com
Collaborative Password Management with Passbolt | Episode #65
18-05-2023
Collaborative Password Management with Passbolt | Episode #65
Redefining Password Management focusing on Security, Privacy, and Collaboration! In this episode, I'm joined by Kevin Muller, Founder & CEO of Passbolt, a company transforming how businesses handle passwords with its open-source platform that emphasizes security, transparency, and user privacy. We dive deep into the company's inception, unique security features, the balance between security and usability, and Passbolt's vision for the future. In light of the rising importance of cybersecurity, we also discuss Passbolt's response to notable security incidents and its approach to ongoing challenges in password management and how they aim to make password management more secure and manageable for teams and enterprises. Passbolt was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Luxembourg ☑️ Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: OpenPGP, KeyPass, DevOps, FIDO Alliance, KeyCloak ☑️ Web: https://www.passbolt.com ☑️ UI Walkthrough Video: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD3lZFyniCE ☑️ Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/passbolt ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Web - https://gtwgt.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787 ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com
Delivering Petabyte Scale Storage with Scality | Episode #64
02-05-2023
Delivering Petabyte Scale Storage with Scality | Episode #64
Breaking through the scalability barrier with purpose built Object Storage for increased availability, durability and performance! In this episode I talk with Paul Speciale, CMO at Scality. Scality's software-based storage delivers billions of files to five hundred million users daily with 100% availability. They make standard x86 servers scale to hundreds of petabytes and billions of objects. Scality has transformed the way organizations store and manage their data with their flagship product, Scality RING, and their more recent launch, Scality ARTESCA. Paul and I discuss the company's history, the adaptive storage approach, and how Scality partners with industry giants like HPE, Veeam, Dell, and Cisco. The episode also delves into the growing threat of #ransomware and how Scality's expanded capabilities can help combat it. The company was founded in 2009 in France and is headquartered in European Union (EU). ☑️  Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt   ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Veeam, OpenStack, Swift, Object Storage, S3, AWS, HPE, DELL, Cisco, VMware   ☑️ Web: https://scality.com ☑️ Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/scality ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com   ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ Web - https://gtwgt.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787, ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.com
A more Efficient, Faster and Scalable Web with Fermyon | Episode #63
13-04-2023
A more Efficient, Faster and Scalable Web with Fermyon | Episode #63
What is WASM? Web Assembly is set to dominate the Serverless market and maybe even supersede Kubernetes for application deployment and management... In this episode I talk with Matt Butcher, Co-Founder and CEO of Fermyon. Fermyon is revolutionizing cloud computing with their serverless #webassembly platform. Pioneering the next wave of cloud computing by simplifying the deployment and management of #serverless applications with WASM. Matt and I talk about the company's core product, Spin, and how it simplifies the deployment and management of Web Assembly applications, enabling developers to focus on the important aspects of their projects. WASM addresses some potential flaws in Kubernetes... security and ease of use. ☑️  Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt   ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: AWS, Amazon, Kubernetes, WASM, Web Assembly, GO, Rust, Python, Nomad, Consul, Vault, Terraform, HELM   ☑️  Raw Talking Points:  HELMOverview of Web Assembly and its importance in cloud computingServerless techWASM addresses issues — such as security and ease-of-useWASM finally lets us move code between servers, clouds, and edge devices without involving developersWASM and platform ops? Who has ownership?WASM and application scalability, uptime? HA?WASM poses an existential threat to Docker, as well as to containersGood for Browser, Great for CloudSpin: Fermyon's developer tool and its featuresFermyon Cloud: A serverless platform for WebAssembly applicationsFermyon's newly introduced platform (Platform One) runs on Nomad, Consul, and VaultSupported languages and compatibilityReal-world applications and use casesDeveloper experience and community engagement ☑️ Web: https://www.fermyon.com ☑️ Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/fermyon-technologies ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com   ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Web - https://gtwgt.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787, ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.com
Driving Cloud Innovation in AWS with STAX.io | Episode #62
04-04-2023
Driving Cloud Innovation in AWS with STAX.io | Episode #62
The ultimate Amazon Web Services Landing Zone! Compliance, security, and cost optimization with STAX.io In this episode I talk with Adam Beavis, Managing Director at STAX. STAX developed a cloud management platform that simplifies AWS infrastructure management by deploying a controlled landing zone into an AWS tenancy. Adam and I discuss the origins of STAX, how it helps customers with cloud architecture, compliance, security, and cost optimization. They also touch on the importance of AWS Marketplace, the future of multi-cloud, and the exciting new STAX integrations with partners like Veeam and Datadog. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia   ☑️  Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt   ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: AWS, Amazon, VMware, Veeam, Datadog, Public Cloud   ☑️  Raw Talking Points:  Buy vs Buy ☑️  Web: ⁠https://stax.io ☑️  Crunch Base Profile: ⁠https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/xyonix⁠ ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com   ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Web - https://gtwgt.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787, ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.com
Game On! The Future of AI and Machine Learning with Xyonix | Episode #61
16-03-2023
Game On! The Future of AI and Machine Learning with Xyonix | Episode #61
"Game On! Everything is going to change in the next three years!" - Deep Dhillon - Xyonix Co-Found and CEO   In this episode I talk with Deep Dhillon, CEO and co-founder at Xyonix. Xyonix is an #AI and machine learning company that specializes in providing solutions for data-driven industries such as healthcare, life sciences, and financial services. They leverage cutting-edge #machinelearning and AI techniques to extract insights from data and apply those insights to improve their clients' products and services. Deep and I talk about his career as a data scientist before that was a thing leading up to the founding of Xyonix. We also get down to the 101 fundamentals of Deep Learning, models, LLMs and AI/ML in general... the good, the bad and the amazing potential it has to improve humanity.   The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington   ☑️  Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt   ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: ChatGPT, Large Language Models, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data   ☑️  Raw Talking Points:  Explainable AI? What is AI? What does a data scientist do What is the difference between good AI and bad AI How does ML fit in? What is a model? ChatGPT GPT-4 released What sets ChatGPT apart LLMs Being able to manipulate ChatGPT AI Injection Pod Improving Mental Health Using AI and ChatGPT Accelerating Development with ChatGPT AI-Generated Code Plagiarism 2.0ChatGPT AI and Generative Content Concerns How do you differentiate in this AI market What does it mean to unlock the true value of data Applications of tapping into data at scale The short term, medium term and long term future of AI ☑️  Web: https://www.xyonix.com/ ☑️  Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/xyonix ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com   ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Web - https://gtwgt.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787, ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.co
Modern, Cloud First Managed Services with Effectual | Episode #60
01-03-2023
Modern, Cloud First Managed Services with Effectual | Episode #60
Effectual focus on one thing.. .and one thing only! That is AWS Managed Services. In this episode I talk with Richard Dolan, CMO and co-founder, and John White, Chief Innovation Officer, at Effectual. Effectual provides support to commercial enterprise and public sector customers in their IT modernization journey. The company has a unique philosophy of combining operations, development and automation to deliver positive outcomes and unlock the power of cloud to maximize technology investments. Richard and John discuss how Effectual modernized itself through past experiences and focuses solely on Amazon Web Services. A deeply experienced and passionate team of problem solvers apply proven methodologies to business challenges across Amazon Web Services and VMware Cloud on AWS. Effectual was founded in 2019 and is head quartered out of New York.. ☑️  Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: AWS, VMware, VMware Cloud on AWS ☑️  Raw Talking Points: End-to-End Modernization ServicesBusiness OutcomesDigital InnovationIT Cost OptimizationCloud Migration ServicesModern Cloud ManagementWhat is a Chief Innovation OfficerCloud Service Provider,What is Born in the Cloud?Cloud NativeOn-Prem to CloudState of VMware?Migrations and Natives Servicesnew breed of service provider with experiencemulti-cloud vs AWS Only ☑️  Web: https://www.effectual.com/ ☑️  Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/effectual-inc ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com   ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Web - https://gtwgt.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787, ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.co
AI Optimized Kubernetes Infrastructure with CAST AI | Episode #59
09-02-2023
AI Optimized Kubernetes Infrastructure with CAST AI | Episode #59
CAST AI brings resource and cost optimization and security to Kubernetes using an AI In this episode I talk with Leon Kuperman. CTO and Co-Founder at CAST AI. CAST AI specializes in cloud optimization through an intelligent platform that reduces costs, optimizes devops, and automates disaster recovery. The platform uses an intelligent optimization engine to deliver cost efficient, high performing, and resilient infrastructure for every Kubernetes workload. Leon and I talk about how he started the company from the challenges faced in previous companies, dealing with cloud cost complexity and how overprovisioning and sandbagging of compute resources leads to inefficient operations, increased costs and how optimizing autonomously benefits the planet on a whole! CAST AI was founded in 2019 and is based in Miami. ☑️  Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: ChatGPT, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Kubernetes, Docker, Virtualization ☑️  Raw Talking Points: History and foundingPain points leading to foundingWhy Cloud OptimizationOverprovision and SandbaggingKubernetes and ContainersHeterogeneous approach to multi-cloudThe problem with over provisioningState of wasteSpot instances and AutomationKubernetes Loadbalancerautonomous KubernetesFree trial and reportData collection for ML platformsGeneral ChatGPT vs BARD vs Bing/Edge Search/Chatcybersecurity background bringing learnings to KubernetesGreen energy considerations ☑️  Web: https://cast.ai ☑️  Downloads and Resources: https://cast.ai/the-state-of-kubernetes-overprovisioning ☑️  Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cast-ai ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Web - https://gtwgt.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787 ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.co
One Broker to Rule them All! Connecting Hybrid Clouds with Leostream | Episode #58
02-02-2023
One Broker to Rule them All! Connecting Hybrid Clouds with Leostream | Episode #58
Leostream plays in the VDI space without being a VDI Company. They are all about unlocking the complexity of hybrid managed work. In this episode I talk with Karen Gondoly. CEO at Leostream. Leostream is a driver in the evolving hybrid cloud space and a leader in the management of end-user resources hosted in the data center and cloud. The are the 'Ultimate Connection Broker' and evolved from the early days of Virtualization doing P2V and VMM management to now being 'The One Broker to Rule them All'! Karen and I talk about how their flagship Leostream platform provides a comprehensive and scalable solution for organizations to deliver and manage desktops, remote sessions, and applications hosted in a public cloud or a private data center. Leostream was founded in 2002 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. ☑️  Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: VMware, Microsoft, Citrix, AWS, Azure, Google, Openstack, RDP, VDI, HTML5. ☑️  Raw Talking Points: History and foundingKaren BackgroundHistory of VDI and why it's got a bad reputationPlay in the Space but not VDIGeneral state of VDIHow you can compete with VMware/CitrixVMM to BrokerEarly Years in VirtualizationMove to Public CloudsOpenstack/VMware/Public CloudsScaling and Automation/IaCProvisioning of workloadsVerticlesPoC for Enterprise for scalePartners and ResellersPlatform 4 componentsConnection BrokerAgentConnectGatewayDeployment Options? MarketplaceEmmyHybrid Cloud Approach ☑️  Web: https://leostream.com ☑️  Downloads and Resources: https://leostream.com/resources-2/downloads ☑️  Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/leostream ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Web - https://gtwgt.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-things-with-great-tech-podcast/id1519439787 ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.co
Open Source Password Security for Everyone with Bitwarden | Episode #57
02-02-2023
Open Source Password Security for Everyone with Bitwarden | Episode #57
In this episode I talk with Ryan Luibrand, Senior Product Manager at Bitwarden. Bitwarden is an open-source password management solution for individuals, teams, and business organizations. It enables users to store, share, and sync sensitive data. In this episode Ryan and I talk about how Bitwarden provides an open-source password management solution for individuals, teams, and enterprises. Bitwarden emphasizes the importance of code transparency and regular security assessments, and offers a free version to ensure that password security is accessible to everyone. The company's founder, Kyle Spearrin, started the company with the goal of making password management easier and more secure for both developers and everyday users. The company's growth strategy is to continue to provide professional support for their open-source platform and to prioritize customer satisfaction and community engagement. Bitwarden was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. ☑️  Buy me a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: OSS, Windows, Linux, Docker, Password Management, Azure ☑️  Raw Talking Points: What constitutes a password managerPersonal plus BusinessMSPAbout Open Source SoftwareCode ReposSelf Host with Docker Linux/Mac/Windows pros/consAbout Bitwarden Vault SecurityAbout the Bitwarden Security AuditWhat is Bitwarden Send?Zero Knowedgle ArchitectureData ComplianceSaaS Azure?Web and MobileCybersecurityTransparencyIndividual and Business impactSelf Hosting, tinkering element tech ☑️  Web: https://bitwarden.com/ ☑️  Self Hosted Info: https://bitwarden.com/blog/new-deployment-option-for-self-hosting-bitwarden ☑️  Zero Knowledge White Paper: https://bitwarden.com/resources/zero-knowledge-encryption-white-paper ☑️  Crunch Base Profile: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/bitwarden ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.com
That's How They Roll! Bare-Metal HPC For AI with Sushi Cloud | Episode #56
22-12-2022
That's How They Roll! Bare-Metal HPC For AI with Sushi Cloud | Episode #56
In this episode I talk with Shauna O'Flaherty, Co-Founder and COO at Sushi Cloud. Sushi Cloud is a bare metal cloud computing company that aims to make the cloud more accessible, affordable, and understandable for everyone, with no hidden fees or agendas. The company was founded by Shauna O'Flaherty, who has a background in consulting and AI-driven fintech, and Aron Saether Jackson, a 20-year veteran in the hardware industry. Sushi Cloud aims to provide an alternative to the large hyperscale cloud providers, such as AWS, by offering bare metal infrastructure and a focus on customer service. The company aims to serve startups and small to medium-sized businesses and the education market focusing on AI/ML workloads. Shauna and I have a great conversation about how Sushi Cloud want to break the trend of the public cloud hyperscalers exploiting the market while offering no price competition.  Sushi Cloud was founded in 2022 and is head quartered in Mountain View, California. ☑️  Support the Channel by buying a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Microsoft, AMD, AI, ML, Service Provider ☑️  Raw Talking Points: Company background on foundersGaming and Venture BackgroundsAaron parralell the gaming industryProblem statementAnti AWS and cloud alternativesPrice ShockEgress chargesbare metalUse cases for servers AI/MLAMD EPYCAntitrust and monopolyWASABI linkWho is using us VerticesMIT AdvisorTech for good WSJ linkSchool Labs Start-ups ☑️  Web: https://www.sushi.cloud/ ☑️  $200 Free Sushi Promo: https://www.sushi.cloud/register ☑️  WSJ Article: https://www.sushi.cloud/ ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.com
Catching Cybercriminals Unawares with SpyderBat | Episode #55
08-12-2022
Catching Cybercriminals Unawares with SpyderBat | Episode #55
In this episode I talk with Brian Smith, Co-Found and CTO at SpyderBat. Spyderbat delivers cloud native runtime security to customers with unprecedented precision in intrusion prevention and mitigation. They secure Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters at runtime and block attacks against cloud native workloads. They are making threat prevention and security operation automation available with their SaaS platform and UI through the use of Nano Agents leveraging eBPF for early, accurate, and thorough recognition of attacks. Brian and I talk about how SpyderBat is flipping the tables in the cyber security war by proactively reporting on suspicious activity... effectively spying on the bad guys and catching them unawares.  SpyderBat was founded in 2019 and is head quartered out of Austin Texas. ☑️  But me a coffee? - https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️  Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Public Cloud, Microsoft, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Containers, Networking, Security, Linux, Kernel, eBPF ☑️  Raw Talking Points: Shift Left vs shift right securityScanning code and artefacts going into buildTodays Threat EnvironmentRuntime SecurityBridging DevOps and SecOpseBPF and Nano Agents sandboxSaaS vs on PremReal time mappingZero Day, Supply Chain, Compromised Build, Misconfiguration ThreatsHuman Factor?Spyderbat Labs - research armWhat's the problem across containers and cloud workloadsAutomating securityIntrusion Detection Sec and Op issues (SecOps Automation)Community account?Kubernetes and Container platforms and the need for securitySolutions for AWS, Multi-cloud, KubernetesAnything Linux - rPiContainerised Security and Guardrails during dev processProactive vs reactiveOn the node... keep innovating ☑️  Web: https://www.spyderbat.com/ ☑️  Platform: https://www.spyderbat.com/the-spyderbat-platform/ ☑️  eBPF: https://ebpf.io/what-is-ebpf ☑️ Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/spyderbat ☑️ Interested in being on #GTwGT? Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or go to https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ☑️  Music: https://www.bensound.com