Open Tech Talks is your weekly sandbox for technology insights, experimentation, and inspiration. Hosted by Kashif Manzoor, Tech Evangelist, Cloud Expert, and Enterprise Architect, this Podcast combines technology products, artificial intelligence overviews, how-to's, best practices, tips & tricks, and troubleshooting techniques. Whether you're a CIO, IT manager, developer, or just curious about technology, Open Tech Talks is for you, covering a wide range of topics, including Artificial Int ...
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Career Growth Strategies with Executive Coach Vladimir Baranov
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Open Tech Talks, where we bring you insights and strategies from industry leaders to help you navigate your professional journey. Today we have a truly inspiring guest with us who is the Founder and Certified Executive Coach at Human Interfaces, a renowned coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping prof…
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Developing AI Products From Tech Stack to User Feedback with Jason Agouris
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In the latest episode of our podcast, we sit down with Jason Agouris, the CEO of Tristan Group, to explore the intricacies of developing and implementing AI solutions in the business. This episode is packed with valuable insights into the practical aspects of AI adoption and integration, ensuring it meets real-world business needs. Join us in this …
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Building an AI-Driven Business with Gray Mabry
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In this episode of our Open Tech Talks podcast, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and data strategy with Gray Mabry, the co-founder and CEO of iVenture. With over two decades of leadership experience, Gray shares his insights on how AI transforms various industries, including the financial sector. As an evangelist of compa…
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Transforming Text to Audio: The Future of AI in Content Creation with Ian Harris
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The latest advancements in text-to-voice technology are opening up exciting new business opportunities. Text-to-voice technology is rapidly improving, making it more accessible and effective for various applications. These advancements are enhancing user experiences and creating new avenues for businesses to explore and innovate. One significant op…
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Unlocking Startup Success: Insights from Leopold van Oosten
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Starting a startup is a significant challenge, requiring efforts in securing funding, building a team, and navigating market demands. However, the rewards are substantial. If you get mentors and experienced colleagues, this ride can be very fruitful and amazing. On the other hand, Mentors gain personal growth, professional satisfaction, and the joy…
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AI Tech Circle - Stay Ahead in AI with Weekly AI Roundup
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the AI Tech Circle, your new hub within the AI community for learning and sharing insights. I'm your host, Kashif Manzoor, a familiar face from the Open Tech Talks podcast, where we've engaged with numerous distinguished guests to dive deep into various tech topics. Alongside these conversations, I've curated a w…
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Building a Successful AI SaaS Product with Denzil Eden
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The push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations is becoming increasingly essential in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Organizations are feeling the pressure to adopt AI, not just as a strategic tool to solve real business problems but also to keep pace with competitors and market trends. This urgency of…
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AI and the Art of Advertising with Robert Brill
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Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced AI tools designed to generate text-based content. In advertising, these models use data to produce compelling, creative copy that resonates with targeted audiences. This includes everything from catchy headlines to detailed product descriptions and persuasive sales pitches. How it is being done: Data Input:…
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AI in Creative Writing: Its Impact and Potential with Alex Shvartsman
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Large language models (LLMs) significantly influence creative writers who write books by offering new tools for generating ideas, improving drafts, and overcoming writer's block. These models can suggest plot ideas, develop character dialogues, or even write entire sections of text, which writers can then refine and integrate into their work. This …
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Navigating the Rise of Generative AI: What Every CTO Needs to Know with Kevin Surace
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In recent years, how we interact with technology has dramatically shifted, largely thanks to the advancements in Generative AI. This leap forward has transformed virtual assistants and voice user interfaces, making our interactions with different brands more accessible, more engaging, and human-like. Generative AI has empowered virtual assistants t…
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Empowering Young Readers: AI's Role in Enhancing Reading Skills with Dr. Phil Hickman
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Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational technology sector is revolutionizing the learning and teaching landscape. As AI continues to advance, its application within education is not just enhancing educational experiences but is fundamentally transforming the industry. From personalized learning paths to intelligent tutoring syst…
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Digital Safeguards: Unlocking Cybersecurity Basics with Nick Lorizio
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In our connected world, keeping our online spaces secure is a top priority for everyone - businesses, startups, and individuals alike. Today's episode is all about making cybersecurity simple and accessible. We'll cover how to start protecting yourself and your organization, address the need for more skilled professionals, and examine how new techn…
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Unlocking Customer Loyalty with Web3: An Inside Look with Eric Mchugh
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Welcome to today's episode of "Open Tech Talks," where we delve deep into the digital economy's convergence of technology, business, and creativity. Our focus today centers on the transformative wave of Web3 technologies, with a special spotlight on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and how they revolutionize customer engagement and loyalty programs acros…
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Crafting a Mindful Digital Diet through AI with Alex Fink
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In today's digital era, we are bombarded with overwhelming information on our screens daily. This flood of data creates a significant problem: filtering through the massive content to find what truly matters and what should be avoided. We must identify information that captures our interest, enhances our understanding, and enriches our lives rather…
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Web3 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Digital Engagement with Viktoriia Miracle
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In the dynamic realm of tech innovation, Web3 and blockchain emerge as pivotal forces, heralding a transformative era. These technologies redefine the digital frontier, promising enhanced security, transparency, and a shift toward decentralization in digital transactions. This journey into uncharted territories has challenges, including blockchain'…
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Meet AI Teacher: The Future of AI in Education Unveiled with Dr Pauldy Otermans and Dev Aditya
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The advent of AI in education is paving the way for a new era of teaching and learning. Digital teachers, powered by artificial intelligence, are making their mark by transforming traditional teaching methods. These AI educators can quickly digest university curriculum content and craft detailed lesson plans, making education more accessible and pe…
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From Novice to No-Code Ninja: App Development Secrets with Dan Hafner
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The rise of low-code and no-code development platforms is reshaping how we think about building applications. These platforms are marketed for their ease of use, emphasizing that even those without coding expertise can quickly create applications. This approach to app development is increasingly popular because it democratizes the process, making i…
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AI in Healthcare: AI Strategies, Challenges and Innovations with James F Jordan
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The impact of large language models, also known as Gen AI, can be seen in every industry. In the healthcare sector, Generative AI Technologies is gaining momentum and becoming a key priority. Generative AI can revolutionize the healthcare industry by automating medical coding, improving medical claims processing. Generative AI can also assist healt…
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The Future of Call Centers: AI-Powered Voice Solutions with Chris Barkhurst
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the introduction of AI-powered voice solutions, particularly in call centers, marks a significant revolution. This transformative shift is not just about automating conversations but about redefining the very essence of customer interactions. AI voice technologies, harnessing advanced al…
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Mastering Managed Services: Making the Right Choice for Your Business with Dave Sobel
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Managed services have become a linchpin in the strategy of companies looking to harness technology for growth, efficiency, and innovation. We delve into the transformative world of managed services and their role in business strategy. The shift from in-house tech management to outsourcing to specialized tech companies represents a strategic reorien…
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AI in Business: Beyond Theory, Embracing Real-World Application with Abdul Jabbar Sani
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In this era where technology is not just an enabler but a driver of business innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a tangible, powerful tool reshaping how businesses operate and compete across various industries. Generative AI, a subset of AI, has started …
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A Techie's Guide to Life Beyond the Keyboard with Sylvia Worsham
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Today's topic is more than just talking about technology; it is a refreshing deviation from our usual tech-focused narratives. We're exploring life beyond the screens and code, diving into themes of personal growth, emotional wellness, and life transitions. Today, I have requested a special guest, a former corporate professional turned life coach, …
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AI, Authenticity, and Marketing: A Deep Dive with Emanuel Rose
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In today's digital age, every swipe, click, and search is monitored, analyzed, and even predicted by Artificial Intelligence (AI), although we are all going through the Generative AI era; in other words, the ChatGPT era. However, AI has been here for a long time, and one example is being used at the core for marketing products, including in social …
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Tech Advisor Insights: Making the Right Calls for Your Startup with Brian Childress
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In today's rapidly-evolving tech landscape, the right technical decisions can make or break a business. Startups and established enterprises alike face unique challenges in technology, which is where technical advisors come in. These unsung heroes shape the world with every new idea, guiding organizations through the ever-changing tech world. With …
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Decoding Sustainable Growth for E-commerce & SaaS with Johan Chan
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In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce and SaaS, sustainable growth remains the challenge for whoever is starting a new business or already establishing his business. How do we truly define the growth? What is required for the company? Is it just about numbers, or is there a deeper layer where creativity meets strategy, resonating with audiences …
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ChatGPT Unscripted: Crafting the Perfect Prompt with Ali Abassi
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With the dawn of ChatGPT, to be more accurate, the Large Language Models (LLMs) have given a new way to interact with everything, from content to writing code to design/drawing a picture. These models, sophisticated as they are, rely on one critical component: the prompt. As AI technology matures, crafting the perfect prompt, termed "prompt enginee…
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Balancing Work and Study: Tips for the Working Professional Pursuing a Degree with Christie Carmelle Lopez
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In an increasingly competitive and fast-paced world, the traditional trajectory of education followed by a lifetime of work is evolving, and it is getting more common to see many working professionals returning to universities. Welcome to the era where working professionals are headed back to the classroom, juggling Excel sheets by day and academic…
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Harnessing First-Party Data: Leveraging Data and AI for a Competitive Edge
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In the evolving financial sector landscape, harnessing First-Party Data and leveraging AI for a competitive edge has become more than just a trend; it's a necessity, without any doubt. Every successful institution today stands on a bedrock of data-driven decisions and how quickly they are getting these decisions done is vital, how they are enabling…
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113 - Father-Son Duo Dive into ChatGPT: A Unique Bonding Over Tech & Life Skills
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In today's fast-paced digital age, bonding moments come in various forms - playing a new video game or watching the latest viral video. Yet, Sam Keller and his 12-year-old son, Kaz Keller, have taken this bonding to an entirely new level. They're navigating the rough waters of artificial intelligence, particularly with OpenAI's ChatGPT. But what's …
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112 - How CTOs Choose the Right Technology
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The big question is, How do CTOs, CIOs, IT Managers, and IT Directors choose the right technology software, applications, and tools for their organizations? Navigating the ever-evolving world of technology can be daunting, especially when someone is at the helm of a company's IT decisions. The landscape is riddled with established technology soluti…
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111 - Writing in the Age of AI: A Deep Dive with a 300-Book Author
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Writing in the Age of AI has become crucial and a skill that requires a mindset to be grasped. Writing a book is a long-standing item on my to-do list, and today, I have got an exceptional expert on the show to learn from him about writing books and how to write books with the support of Artificial Intelligence. I have been writing blogs for the la…
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110 - Navigating the AI Frontier: Insights from a Thought Leader
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In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the term “AI Frontier” is more than just a buzzword; it represents the uncharted territories of innovation and possibilities that AI promises. As organizations worldwide stand on the cusp of integrating AI into their core operations, the quest for knowledge on navigating this frontier becomes par…
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109 - The art of storytelling - An insight from Master
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Storytelling is crucial for both individuals and businesses worldwide. Regardless of your position, storytelling is fundamental to everything you do. In this session, we have the opportunity to learn from a true master in the field of storytelling. He is currently teaching media and has dedicated his entire career to producing media for television.…
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108 - Understanding AI for business and how to develop AI strategy
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Understanding AI for business and how to develop AI strategy for your organization is vital for everyone. Navigating the complex world of AI for business can be a daunting task, and with so much hype, it is now a daunting task for everyone. However, understanding the Artificial Intelligence potential and integrating it into your organization's stra…
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107- Open Talk on Aligning AI & Data Analytics Strategies
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Wondering if your business is ready for the AI revolution and if you are already aligned with AI strategy? You are not going to join the race of AI/ML just for the sake of AI/ML. These are the common questions that come to nowadays in everyone's mind that I need to get on the bus of AI/ML and my organization or the business should not be left behin…
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106: The Journey of a Working Professional Pursuing a Degree in AI
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In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, continual learning and upskilling have become crucial for career advancement. Various educational options are available to professionals, each offering unique benefits, from corporate organizations to opting for MOOCs or having formal degree programs. The debate between colleagues and friends often r…
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105 - Multi-cloud benefits, challenges and adoption
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The journey started from the cloud to arriving on the multi-cloud. Nowadays, every IT department in an organization is heading towards the multi-cloud era. Let’s first get our heads clear, What is multi-cloud? What is a hybrid cloud? As we are hearing, these two terms are sometimes interchangeable. So multi-cloud is where an organization uses the c…
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104-Open Talk on Open Source Dataset Format for AI
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An open talk on the challenges of having a data pipeline for the images, audio and videos, The Hub enables to have several famous machine learning datasets with just a single command, like CIFAR-10, MNIST or Fashion-MNIST, Google Objection, ImageNet, COCO, and many others. As I came from a Relational Database management system (RDBS) background, th…
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103-Open Talk on How to detect and stop ransomware
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Every day, we are reading reports on cyberattacks and massive data breaches worldwide, resulting in substantial financial losses, disruption, and downtime. The most important thing to notice is that every day cybercriminals adopt new attacks to avoid traditional security measures and bring new approaches to achieve the target. There is a concept of…
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102 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning services on Oracle Cloud
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An overview of Oracle's different Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and data science solutions available on Oracle Cloud. If you are new to this website, it is a learning and sharing platform where we will learn publicly. Before I cover today's show schedule, let me admit that procrastination is sometimes very dangerous, as I could not rec…
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101 - Open Talk on AI-Powered Project Management
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Project management is changing how emerging technologies are becoming on-board, and complex business transformations are happening in different industries. All this requires new approaches and methodologies. In this podcast, I discussed the role of artificial intelligence in project management, how we can get ready with the future of project manage…
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100 - Cloud Adoption Framework from Different Cloud Vendors
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The cloud adoption framework of several cloud vendors helps cloud architects, IT professionals, and decision-makers have a set of protocols, best practices, and tools for the journey to the cloud. Each cloud vendor has divided the adoption framework into different phases, and in this session, I will walk you through the high-level stages of each cl…
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Cloud Adoption Framework is a set of best practices, tools, and guides that most public cloud vendors publish. The idea behind these cloud adoption frameworks is to assist organizations to embrace public cloud securely, efficiently and faster. The cloud adoption framework comprises each phase of cloud acceptance, from planning to living in the clou…
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A deepfake refers to a specific kind of media or photo where a person in an image or video is transacted with another person however it will look like the original person in an image or video. To make a deep fake video, a creator swaps one person’s face and replaces it with another, using a deep learning algorithm generative adversarial networks (G…
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97 - What are the leading cloud migration challenges?
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Cloud migration is challenging, cumbersome, and risky for traditional organizations relying on in-house custom-built systems to support achieving revenue from years on years. Today I will be discussing a wide variety of challenges organizations are facing while planning for cloud migration. These typical challenges are talks of every board room and…
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96 - Cloud Security with CIS Benchmarks Part 2
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It is 2nd part of the session on CIS Benchmarks and controls for Cloud. The Center for Internet Security is a nonprofit organization with the mission to 'identify, develop, validate, promote, and sustain best practice solutions for cyber defense.’ Experts and IT professionals from different governments, institutes, and businesses across the globe a…
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The Center for Internet Security is a nonprofit organization with the mission to 'identify, develop, validate, promote, and sustain best practice solutions for cyber defense.’ Experts and IT professionals from different governments, institutes, and businesses across the globe are participating and finalizing the controls based on the consensus deci…
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94 - How to develop a cloud migration strategy?
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A cloud migration strategy is a plan which any organization develops to move its systems and applications from on-premises architecture to the cloud. Not all applications and systems benefit from running on the cloud; that’s why you must indorse the most efficient way to work on it and migrate applications. Therefore, a systematic, documented strat…
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Implementing cloud or migration to cloud is challenging. Organizations that have built thousands of applications over the past two to three decades require re-architecting to run efficiently, securely, and resiliently in the cloud. Your next steps are to perform a cloud migration assessment based on your cloud strategy and business objectives. It w…
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92- Tech Talk on Cloud Security Posture Management
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Tech Talk on Cloud Security Posture Management with John Grange Detecting and preventing the misconfigurations and threats that lead to data breaches and compliance violations in your multi-cloud environments. For organizations embarking on a multi-cloud strategy, cloud security posture management (CSPM) helps them secure multiple cloud infrastruct…
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