Podcasts

Avoid new cloud security threats with continuous monitoring, testing

These days, hackers hide behind every corner and wait for an open door. Employ continuous security monitoring and testing for all cloud models, including serverless computing.
Public versus private cloud debate rages on

As public cloud adoption rises, many IT pros wonder if the private cloud is doomed. But some experts think on-premises clouds still have their place -- even if it's in a hybrid cloud.

Podcast: Windows Server 2016 containers take center stage

Windows Server 2016 adds new support for containers, a vast jump in scalability, multiserver spanning storage, Hyper-V management and a stripped-down headless Nano Server.
Cloud partnerships, acquisitions to shake up market in 2017

With rising competition between cloud vendors, more will pursue partnerships or acquire other companies to boost their own offerings. AWS and VMware provide one recent example.
IoT, outages show importance of a cloud backup and recovery strategy

As IoT and big data systems proliferate, IT teams need to store and protect more data in the cloud. To meet those needs, and avoid data loss, rethink cloud backup and recovery.
NativeScript eases cross-platform app development for music app

ShoutOutPlay app records and then blends user greetings with Spotify streams. The app runs natively on Android and iOS from a single NativeScript code base that compiles to JavaScript.
Microsoft supports open NativeScript language to boost TypeScript

As developers move to open source tools, Microsoft has aligned its own TypeScript with the NativeScript language and opened up its Graph API, allowing apps to interact with Office 365.
Nuvious uses Microsoft Graph API to open up Office 365 to mobile apps

Getting mobile device apps to work seamlessly with Office 365 content is now easier as Nuvious leverages the Graph API to build conduits with NativeScript and TypeScript.
NativeScript framework eases cross-platform app development woes

Building apps to run natively on Android and iOS used to mean coding twice. NativeScript with Angular 2 solves this problem by leveraging the JavaScript developers already know.
Podcast: Use cognitive analytics to reveal data's hidden patterns

Rigid rules-based analytics falls short with unstructured data arriving from multiple sources. Cognition allows analytics to flex and consider a wider range of possibilities.
API technology helps developers glue services and data together

As the number of APIs used by enterprises soars, tight control and security must be balanced against unfettered access and ease of use. Such is the state of API technology.
API technology is Salsify's secret sauce for aggregating product info

Retailers are under pressure to populate their mobile apps and websites with detailed product info and images. Salsify provides an as a service method for this via API technology.
Placement of API technology in a workflow is a philosophical decision

Getting the most out of API technology is more than good design. It requires an understanding of who its beneficiaries are and where it is placed in a data analytics workflow.
At Constant Contact, API technology eases customer experiences

Constant Contact's direct email marketing users needed a simple way to load customer lists, product info and social media content. API integration ties it all together.
Make cloud applications portable to avoid lock-in woes

Containers may help developers build apps that can move across cloud environments, but they're not always enough to eliminate lock-in risks.
Virtualized applications perform better with virtualized storage

As we cram more virtualized machines and apps into a single physical server, prioritizing their access to storage resources is crucial to ensuring each performs up to expectations.
Podcast: Can cloud-in-a-box deploy a cloud in an hour?

Developers often find public clouds faster and better-equipped for building and deploying cloud-based applications. Accelerite strikes back with a private cloud alternative.
No-code/low-code development tools gain favor among CIOs

Once seen as a threat by IT, no-code/low-code tools are helping to reduce project backlogs and free up developers to work on other assignments.
Podcast: Rely on economical software-defined hyperscale storage

RAID is so yesterday. Hyperscale software-defined storage is a modern model that unites disparate storage resources and recovers unused capacity that accrues over time.
Public cloud adoption causing some big vendors to stumble

Enterprises are adopting cloud which, in turn, creates more demand for cloud services and tools. But some vendors have not stepped up to the plate.
New public cloud pricing models sweep the enterprise

Price cuts are common in the public cloud market, but some experts wonder if they are still the true driver for adoption.
The public cloud market is taking off: Fasten your seat belts

Cloud expert David Linthicum discusses what is expected from the public cloud this year, why AWS is in the lead and new accounting regulations that could threaten cloud adoption.
Cloud containers and security are still on IT pros' minds

Containers and cloud security remain two of the hottest topics in IT. Here's a look at what could be on the horizon for both.
New cloud technologies that will fly high in 2016

For IT pros who are curious about the 'next big thing' in cloud, DevOps, IoT and machine learning are worth a closer look.
Connecting applications in the API economy

In this podcast, MuleSoft's Ross Mason discusses the rise of the API economy and why APIs play a key role in IT's burgeoning effort to connect assets to customers.
Why the cost of cloud computing is set to rise

In this podcast, cloud consultant Judith Hurwitz discusses the cost of cloud computing and why we'll stop using the term altogether.
Is aggregated data always useful for business?”

Storage is cheap, but that alone cannot justify collecting data forever. In this podcast, IBM's Mike O'Rourke offers ways for dealing with aging data.
Cloud computing projects need clear goals to succeed

In this podcast, an expert explores the complexities related to cloud computing projects, including data integration risks and Agile techniques.
Consider identity federation for mobile cloud app requirements

While traditional IT perimeter security worked well for decades, today's mobile cloud apps demand a different approach: identity federation.
NSA opens up about data security tools

The NSA expects industry experts to get better at security automation. Learn which data security tools are expected to help.
Cloud trend: Balance public and private cloud

Dell's Jim Ganthier discusses how understanding the balance of public and private cloud within an enterprise is the latest cloud trend.
An economic view of public vs. private cloud

Public vs. private cloud is a common debate among growing enterprises. Dell's Jim Ganthier takes an economic glance at cloud strategies.
Do cloud service providers scare you?

In this podcast, Dyn's Mike Kane talks about his ideas for how reluctant businesses can get more comfortable with cloud service providers.
Template-driven approach enables rapid app development

In this podcast, Dave Landa, COO of Kintone, talks about the need for rapid template-driven platforms.
Expert Roberto Medrano reveals tips for sharing data via secure APIs

Akana's Roberto Medrano discusses how developers' needs expanded from API development tools to platforms for managing, distributing and securing APIs.
Unlock the power of the data-centric business approach

Listen to this podcast to get a better sense of how a data-centric business approach can help data management and integration.
Free-falling cloud prices can't buy enterprise love

Even as vendors slash their prices, choosing a cloud platform is about more than the costs. Cloud features and performance top enterprise wish lists.
New player battles for U.S. cloud market share

The U.S. cloud market is highly competitive, with Amazon, Microsoft and Google firmly planted at the top. Can new player Alibaba shift the balance?
Where does IT privacy end and government control begin?

Cloud and IT security is already a hot-button issue. And now, U.S. law enforcement is looking for an easier path to search remote computers.
AWS cloud management tool another home run for vendor

While AWS Config looks like another home run for the cloud giant, that doesn't mean everything is perfect. So where does AWS need to improve?
Evolution of containerization extends its cloud reach

Containerization is popular among cloud providers, as Google adopted Ubuntu to run Docker containers. And there are no signs of the movement slowing down.
Cloud outage stresses provider-user responsibilities

Cloud outages leave customers scrambling without access to apps and services, but providers aren't solely to blame. Provider-user teamwork is key to availability.
AWS re:Invent proves cloud giant still 800-pound gorilla

Amazon's place among cloud giants was re-affirmed at AWS re:Invent with new product releases and more. Here's a look at some big news from the show.
Google, AWS add latest chapter to cloud competition

Amazon Web Services has dominated the cloud space, but Google is shooting up the ranks with its container technology. How will AWS respond at re:Invent?
How to adapt to a new cloud model

The cloud computing world is constantly evolving, and customers must try to keep up. Old platforms are becoming dinosaurs, while agile and DevOps spark a fire.
What EMC's Cloudscaling buy means for OpenStack adoption

EMC acquired Cloudscaling with the hope of sharpening its OpenStack expertise. However, the impact on OpenStack adoption has yet to be determined.
What cloud users and providers can learn from AWS reboot

A Xen hypervisor issue forced Amazon Web Services to reboot EC2, causing issues for customers. Are disruptions just part of the cloud package?
CloudStack dawdling behind OpenStack in open source competition

Despite zooming ahead out of the gate, CloudStack is falling behind OpenStack in the open source competition. With IBM, HP, Red Hat and others behind OpenStack, is CloudStack really competing or simply lingering?
Azure outage drudging up concerns about cloud's capabilities

Microsoft is the latest cloud provider to suffer an outage and send the IT world into a state of frenzy. Customers are questioning the capabilities of cloud computing, but are they overreacting?
iCloud hack hoopla ensues, but cloud blame misplaced

Apple's iCloud was public enemy No. 1 after a hack compromised private photos of celebrities, including Kate Upton and Jennifer Lawrence. David Linthicum discusses the iCloud breach and its impact on the cloud.
Enterprises gorging on excess cloud capacity

Is it true that if you don't use it, you lose it? When it comes to the cloud, enterprises are buying excess capacity at lower prices. David Linthicum discusses whether the extra cloud capacity is being maximized.
Office 365 ProPlus silent patch signals trouble in paradise

Trouble could be looming for Microsoft after a silent patch locked Office 365 users out of their applications for days. What does the issue mean for customers operating Office 365?
IT complexity drives movement to managed service providers

IT continues to move in new directions, such as managed services and cloud computing -- but some businesses don't want to join the movement. Why are some companies afraid to give up control?
Agile architecture a focal point of next IT revolution

More organizations are moving toward cloud and becoming more technologically advanced. David Linthicum discusses Agile architecture and its potential impact on the enterprise.
Database technology treks into the next generation

Database technology is soaring into its next evolution and heading to the cloud. What impact, if any, will it have on big data and Hadoop?
How to match cloud integration tools to business needs

Cloud expert Jeff Kaplan offers advice on how to evaluate cloud integration tools for both cloud and on-premise applications.
Microsoft, Google claw for cloud market share with AWS

Amazon has dominated the early stages of cloud. With Microsoft and Google getting stronger, can AWS keep a stranglehold on the market in the future?
OpenStack talk of open source town, but is it hype?

OpenStack garnered a lot of hype over the past four years, and many companies got behind the open source platform. Has it met the high expectations?
Companies undeterred by their cloud data security woes

Many companies say they don't trust their data to cloud security, but that doesn't mean they aren't adopting public cloud.
Making cloud-to-cloud integration strategy, tools decisions

Cloud expert Jeff Kaplan delivers in-depth advice on cloud-to-cloud integration, as well as tool and services selection criteria.
Access cloud service models' and providers' security context

Expert John Overbaugh discusses cloud service models and security issues in the Software, Platform and Infrastructure models.
SaaS vendor evals make, break cloud app integration projects

Jeff Kaplan, consultant at THINKstrategies, offers advice on how to master cloud app integration challenges.
Widening cloud computing market overshadows SAP, embraces Docker

While traditional enterprise software providers feel the pinch of cloud services in the market, other companies are capitalizing on the technology.
Public cloud use rises, while OpenStack takes private cloud market

Public cloud has taken off like a rocket, with AWS leading, according to a report. Dave Linthicum and his guest discuss this and Canonical news.
Stanford, Facebook get others on board with green IT movement

Stanford engineers and Facebook are both hoping to influence others into thinking about their data center power use, even in the cloud.
Rejuvenated IBM cloud computing commitment forces major layoffs

As IBM shows its cloud commitment, it made major layoffs to traditional IT jobs. Learn about this and Salesforce's CFO commitment in this podcast.
Verizon accused of limiting bandwidth for Netflix streaming

Netflix streaming is suspiciously slow for Verizon customers. In this podcast, David Linthicum discusses whether we should be paranoid about that.
IBM claims it's cloud revenue front-runner, but is it cloud washing?

IBM is no rookie at blasting AWS. But with IBM's history of cloud washing, are its recent revenue claims valid? Also in the podcast: Oracle's future.
Can a new Microsoft CEO raise the provider to the cloud elite?

Microsoft has a new CEO, but David Linthicum still isn't convinced about its future success. He and his guest discuss this and IBM's cloud chances.
Amazon dominates IaaS, but the PaaS market is up for grabs

AWS reigns king in the IaaS market; however, the PaaS market is muddier. David Linthicum discusses this and cloud performance issues in this podcast.
Who will be AWS competition when everyone wants to be Amazon's friend?

As Amazon widens its partner ecosystem, David Linthicum explores its competition, as well as PaaS' place in the debate.
Will privacy issues in the U.S. cloud services market topple Amazon?

Even though U.S. providers reign in the cloud market, PRISM gives international customers a reason to be wary. Can Amazon maintain trust globally?
Closing the IT communication gap with enterprise stakeholders

As enterprises draw up budgets for the next year, both IT and execs are making the case for cloud -- but can they communicate across the table?
Cloud management platforms may differ, but benefits are the same

Once companies hit the magic number of at least three clouds from different vendors, they need to simplify management. This is where CMPs come in.
SEC investigates IBM for possible cloud washing

The SEC is investigating IBM for possible cloud washing, and Linthicum and his guest debate what this and recent price drops mean for the industry.
Azure program manager refutes 'hidden' cloud costs, security threats

Cloud costs are sneaking up on CIOs who were looking to save money. They blame the technology, but should they turn the mirror on themselves?
Chasing new cloud technologies with DroneDeploy, PaaS companies

DroneDeploy software lets IT pros manage many drones in the cloud at once. Is this a new distraction or can it change IT and other business processes?
Fascination with big data, new services shrouds cost-benefit analysis

Excitement over new technologies can veil cost implications. Big data analytics may be the hot new IT trend, but is it worth the financial investment?
Can government overcome the roadblocks to standardized cloud adoption?

Australia launches a cloud strategy while the U.S. still lags behind. How can governments overcome compliance and security woes on the path to cloud?
Converging private PaaS, IaaS: The next generation of private cloud

Most IT pros build private clouds using IaaS but forget to consider developers. Convergence with private PaaS could meet needs, but not for all apps.
OpenStack Summit review: What's hot and what's missing

Cloud expert David Linthicum sits down with Cloud Technology Partners' Beth Cohen to discuss the OpenStack Summit highlights and what's still missing.
Company's chief evangelist talks Jelastic PaaS

Company's chief evangelist Judah Johns talks Jelastic PaaS with SearchCloudApplication's Adam Riglian and TheServerSide's Cameron McKenzie.
Talking private PaaS with ActiveState

Four members of the ActiveState team join SearchCloudApplications.com's Adam Riglian to discuss issues in platform as a service and ActiveState's Stackato PaaS.
Apprenda CEO discusses state of PaaS

SearchCloudApplication's site editor Adam Riglian sits down with Apprenda CEO Sinclair Schuller to discuss the state of Platform as a Service (PaaS).
Cloud computing complicates customer-vendor relationships

Find out how both customers and vendors can adapt to the contractual demands of a cloud computing environment in this podcast with Jeff Kaplan of THINKstrategies.
Top IT skills for the cloud computing generation

Find out which IT skills are most important to building cloud computing environments in this podcast with Jeff Kaplan of THINKstrategies.
Cloud licensing explained

Find out the rules and guidelines to follow when considering cloud licensing, including the importance of accurate management tools for your cloud environments.
Force.com PaaS (Platform as a Service): Developing in the cloud

Jason Ouellette, author of "Development with the Force.com Platform," talks about developing for the cloud in this podcast.
Cloud computing management overview

Learn about the essentials of cloud computing management in this podcast with Andi Mann, vice president of research with Enterprise Management Associates.
Cloud management pricing and licensing

Learn about the pricing details and licensing structures associated with cloud management tools in part two of our podcast with Andi Mann, vice president of research with Enterprise Management Associates.
The value of cloud computing to the enterprise

Learn about the value of cloud computing, along with the advantages of this evolving technology, in part two of our podcast with Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director at THINKstrategies Inc.
Cloud computing 101

Get a basic overview of the pressures and influences shaping cloud computing in this podcast with Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director at THINKstrategies Inc.
Cloud computing's effect on application security

In part 3 of his interview, Craig Balding, a security practitioner at a Fortune 500 company and operator of the Cloud Security blog, talks about the security elements surrounding cloud computing, such as software monitoring, implementing security patches, and the reduction of data leakage.
How cloud computing affects agile practices, testing

In part 2 of his interview, Craig Balding, a security practitioner at a Fortune 500 company and operator of the Cloud Security blog, discusses cloud computing's impact on agile development practices, software testing, and e-commerce.
The benefits of cloud computing for software development

In part one of this interview with Craig Balding, security practitioner at a Fortune 500 company, find out about the general benefits of cloud computing for software development.

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