Best Spacefare Podcasts (2024)

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S2E4: UFO Skepticism Is the Real Fringe Theory 15:54

14d ago15:54

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Send us a Text Message. The logical argument that UFOs are non-human objects is extremely strong. The very short version goes like this: 1. UFOs demonstrate advanced propulsion 2. UFOs have been doing that for 80 years 3. It's extremely unlikely that humans invented advanced propulsion in the 1940s 4. It's extremely likely that UFOs are non-human I…

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S2E3: Why UFOs Matter 29:30

1M ago29:30

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Send us a Text Message. The UFO phenomenon has huge implications for almost every field of human endeavor. We consider the biggest areas of impact. Say hi on X @WTUFOshow | Watch on YouTube @WhatTheUFO | Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WTUFO/postsBy Spacefare

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S2E2: UFO Probability Logic 54:27

2M ago54:27

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Send us a Text Message. We wrote this episode for people new to UFOs, and for UFO enthusiasts looking for better ways to talk to skeptical friends and family members. We mention a large number of sources, so for full quotes and links to original documents, check out the article version of this episode here: https://wtufo.com/ufo-probability-logic/ …

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S2E1: NASA Panel Recommends Investigating UFOs 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Send us a Text Message. In September, 2023, the NASA UAP Independent Study Team released its report. They recommended that NASA investigate UAP, and made detailed proposals about how NASA can generate scientific advances on this topic. I found this report refreshingly rigorous. Some outlets covered it as a dismissal of the subject, but I read it as…

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S1E13: If UFOs Weren't NHI, What Else Would Have To Be True? 1:22:07

2M ago1:22:07

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Send us a Text Message. If UFOs aren't NHI, some other weird things must be happening. Given what we know is definitely true, we imagine the potential alternate explanations for UFOs, creature encounters, and coverup allegations. To cap it off, we use our trusty Occam's razor to cut through the chaos. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to h…

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S1E12: 7 Assumptions UFO Skeptics Make 34:46

2M ago34:46

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Send us a Text Message. They don't teach UFOs in school, so most people don't know much about them. Because of that, most people make a series of assumptions about UFOs that aren't necessarily well-founded. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/WTUFO Say hi on X @WTUFOshow…

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S1E10: 19 Mass UFO Sightings 1:48:45

2M ago1:48:45

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Send us a Text Message. We go through some of the biggest sightings of UFOs in history, from objects above cities to waves of reports in one location over several years. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/WTUFO Say hi on X @WTUFOshow | Watch on YouTube @WhatTheUFO | Joi…

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S1E11: We Should Be Humble and Curious About UFOs 37:09

2M ago37:09

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Send us a Text Message. The general attitude about UFOs is dismissive, but is that what the facts suggest? We lay out an argument for humility and curiosity about this intriguing subject. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/WTUFO Say hi on X @WTUFOshow | Watch on YouTube…

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S1E9: UFO Deathbed Confessions 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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Send us a Text Message. Over the years several people have made claims about UFOs near the end of their lives. We talk about some of the most famous cases, including several from people who worked at Roswell, and one, Phil Corso, who wrote a book about working on a secret reverse engineering program for the Pentagon. These confessions range from si…

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S1E8: 1952 DC UFOs and Losing the Thread 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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Send us a Text Message. In 1952, two waves of UFOs flew over DC, shocking America. It was big news at the time, but in the years since then, it's faded from memory. We talk about what happened and ponder how this major moment slipped into the dust of history. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supp…

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S1E7: Talking to Friends About UFOs 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

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Send us a Text Message. Once you start thinking about UFOs, it can be hard to talk with people who don't know much about them. We explore ideas about how to approach the tricky topic and share some stories about how this has gone for us so far. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting us at pa…

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S1E6: 12 UFO Scenarios From Worst to Best 1:31:30

2M ago1:31:30

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Send us a Text Message. We go headfirst down the bunny hole and imagine what the UFO phenomenon might be. The possibilities range from extremely unsettling to profoundly exciting. One heads up: this episode is what you could call advanced. It's entirely speculative and most of it will sound full on bananas if you're not already into ufology. If tha…

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S1E5: Why Are UFOs Kind of Careful? 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

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Send us a Text Message. Why do we see UFOs frequently but not all the time? It seems like they must be hiding to some extent, but they've still made many appearances over the years. We go through all the explanations we can think of to explain this semi-cautious behavior. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episodes. Now w…

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S1E4: Why UFOs Are Probably Nonhuman 50:37

2M ago50:37

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Send us a Text Message. To some people, this is obvious. To others, it seems unbelievable. In this episode, we explain why we lean heavily toward non-human explanations for UFOs. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episodes. Now we call it WTUFO. It's better, right? We hope you enjoy. If you're enjoying the show and you'd …

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S1E3: The Pentagon's Big Non-Denial 56:20

2M ago56:20

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Send us a Text Message. News writers have routinely reported on the Pentagon's careful statements as if they were broad denials. We dig into the details, talk about the legislation that established AARO, and consider how journalists can improve their coverage. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episodes. Now we call it WT…

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S1E2: UFOs Are Real ~ John's Priors 45:14

2M ago45:14

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Send us a Text Message. John's turn to tell you what he thinks! As we get more information, our views may change, but as of recording, this was our understanding of the phenomenon and situation around it. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episodes. Now we call it WTUFO. It's better, right? We hope you enjoy. If you're en…

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S1E1: UFOs Are Real ~ Caleb's Priors 14:41

2M ago14:41

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Send us a Text Message. We figure it's fair to start the show with what we think so far. As we get more information, our views may change, but as of recording, this was our understanding of the situation. Caleb lays out his takes in the first episode and John follows in the second. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episo…

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#48 The psychology of the metaverse 1:26:32

3M ago1:26:32

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Technoculture podcast explores how digital technology influences our lives, our experiences, and ultimately what it means to be human today. Now, if we agree that the social and technological environment influences or shapes who we are and how we interact with each other, what will it mean to be human in the metaverse? My guest Sam Vaknin has a ver…

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Reflecting on AI and a Special Announcement 9:11

5M ago9:11

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Progress in AI technology has moved faster than our ability to leverage it for the many ways in which it can create value. In this episode, Yadin looks back on the past CIO Exchange episodes focused on AI, and shares a special announcement. --------- Timestamps: (01:04) Paul Roetzer (01:50) Trevor Schulze (03:03) Tim Crawford (03:51) Peter Shen (04…

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Moving Fast, Securely with Laura Bell Main, CEO of SafeStack 35:28

6M ago35:28

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How can companies move fast, securely? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Laura Bell Main, CEO of SafeStack and co-author of the book Security for Everyone, to discuss securing organizations of all sizes, navigating security conversations when selling to large enterprises, and some common missteps with security and AI. Laura dives into practical…

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Advice to CIOs from a VC Investor with Yon Hardisty, Founder of HealthTek Incorporated 33:13

7M ago33:13

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VC Investor Yon Hardisty, Founder of Healthtek Incorporated, joins Yadin on the podcast to share his advice for CIOs and his perspectives on long-term investing. They discuss navigating board and executive staff conversations. They also dive into lessons from the gaming industry that can help improve preventative healthcare, and vice versa --------…

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Preparing for the Spacefaring Economy with Elizebeth Varghese, Partner / Principal, Space Economy Acceleration Leader at Deloitte 32:51

7M ago32:51

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Are CIOs prepared for the space age? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Elizebeth Varghese, Partner / Principal, Space Economy Acceleration Leader at Deloitte and the author of Stellar Singularity: Navigating the Spacefaring Economy. They discuss the impact that space technologies have on terrestrial companies and why every company will become a…

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What Makes a Sustainable Business? with Srini Koushik, President Technology, Sustainability, and AI at Rackspace 37:54

7M ago37:54

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hat does it mean to be a truly sustainable business? What factors should be included in the definition of 'sustainability'? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Srini Koushik, President of Technology, Sustainability, and AI at Rackspace. The two discuss the 'Three E’s' of sustainability that should be top of mind for tech leaders and delve into ex…

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The Sustainable Data Center and the “AI Gold Rush” with Missy Young, CIO of Switch 28:54

8M ago28:54

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Switch is an innovator in the data center industry, providing services that are 100 percent renewable with a perfect uptime record. In this episode, Yadin sits down with Switch’s CIO, Missy Young, to discuss how Switch’s sustainability practices trickle down and benefit their customers' ESG efforts, as well as their bottom line, and how AI is impac…

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How to Choose Your AI Partners with Suhail Nimji, VP/Head of Business Development, Corporate Development, and Partnerships at Jasper 37:28

9M ago37:28

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Is implementing generative AI different from implementing other tools? Should CIOs build or buy, and how should they choose their AI partners? IIn this episode, Yadin sits down with Suhail Nimji, VP/Head of Business Development, Corporate Development, and Partnerships at Jasper, to discuss what he is seeing and hearing in the market. They dive into…

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Securing the Software Supply Chain with Chip Childers, VP Security at VMware and Jim Mercer, VP DevSecOps at IDC 44:57

9M ago44:57

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Incidents like the Log4j incident and new governmental regulations have forced tech leaders to examine the security of their software supply chain. Understanding the complexities of this is challenging; how can CIOs determine their exposure and prioritize their vulnerabilities? In this conversation, Yadin sits down with Chip Childers, VP Security, …

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Speaking with AI: A Real-Time Conversation with Pi, a Personal AI Assistant 17:54

10M ago17:54

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How would an artificial intelligence advise CIOs to think about AI? In this special episode of the CIO Exchange podcast, host Yadin Porter de León brings on an artificial intelligence as a guest for the first time, called Pi. Yadin asks Pi a variety of questions about itself and how it works, AI generally, and how CIOs and technology leaders should…

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The Current State of AI in the Enterprise 23:09

10M ago23:09

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What mindset shift should CIOs and CTOs make in order to succeed in an AI-driven world? How can they take control of their destinies and future proof to ensure responsible AI use in their organization? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Jeff Boudier, who is responsible for Product and Growth at Hugging Face, to discuss in depth. They cover using…

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Customer Zero – App Modernization with Multi-Cloud 30:36

10M ago30:36

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This is part of an ongoing series entitled “Customer Zero” where we talk with the member of the VMware IT leadership team who are the first to use the products that our engineering teams produce. Through conversations with IT and engineering, we see how they are leveraging the technology to solve the same hard problems our customers are challenged …

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Data Challenges and AI Opportunities in Healthcare with Peter Shen, Head of Digital Health - North America at Siemens Healthineers 26:11

10M ago26:11

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Many of the challenges facing the healthcare industry became common knowledge throughout the pandemic. How has industry thinking shifted with the emergence of new technologies and solutions? How can we think about tackling these huge issues at this point? Peter Shen, Head of Digital Health - North America at Siemens Healthineers, joins the podcast …

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Cybersecurity and Economic Prosperity with Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator 29:50

11M ago29:50

29:50

How does cybersecurity impact the global economy and geopolitical landscape? How is AI changing the game? Yadin sits down with renowned cybersecurity strategist, advisor and geopolitics thought leader Dmitri Alperovitch to discuss this in depth. They dive into the current geopolitical landscape and how CIOs should be thinking about global macro tre…

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“Emerging-Emerging” Trends with Tim Crawford, CIO Strategic Advisor at AVOA 49:01

11M ago49:01

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How should CIOs be thinking about implementing generative AI? What does it mean to be a sustainable business? What are offices for? In this episode, host Yadin Porter de León sits down with Tim Crawford, CIO Strategic Advisor at AVOA, to discuss these questions in depth. They dive into the conversations that Tim is having with CIOs about generative…

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Data Democratization and the “Intelligence Era” with Trevor Schulze, CIO of Alteryx 33:53

12M ago33:53

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Striking the balance between data access and security has always been a nuanced challenge for tech leaders, long before the rise of generative AI. But now, how does AI play into the need for data literacy and data democratization? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Trevor Schulze, the CIO of Alteryx, to discuss the importance of data democratiza…

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Managing Talent: Finding, Retaining, Upskilling, and Reskilling - with Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-Founder of Scaler 36:25

1y ago36:25

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While it is not a new issue, managing talent continues to be an important challenge for technology leaders. Abhimanyu Saxena is the Co-Founder of Scaler, an online transformative upskilling platform for working tech professionals. In this episode, Abhimanyu and Yadin dive into retaining, upskilling and reskilling talent, discussing best practices t…

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Customer Zero – Multi-Cloud Transformation 13:12

1y ago13:12

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This is part of an ongoing series entitled “Customer Zero” where we talk with the member of the VMware IT leadership team who are the first to use the products that our engineering teams produce. Through conversations with IT and engineering, we see how they are leveraging the technology to solve the same hard problems our customers are challenged …

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Generative AI: What CIOs Need to Know - with Paul Roetzer, CEO of Marketing AI Institute 40:59

1y ago40:59

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Generative AI is one of the most exciting and disruptive technologies to emerge in recent years. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, and it is already having a major impact on many industries. With the rapid advancement of Generative AI technology, businesses are scrambling to keep up and adapt to the new reality. As a t…

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Customer Zero - Customer Experience and the Use of Data 15:59

1y ago15:59

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This is part of an ongoing series entitled “Customer Zero” where we talk with the member of the VMware IT leadership team who are the first to use the products that our engineering teams produce. Through conversations with IT and engineering, we see how they are leveraging the technology to solve the same hard problems our customers are challenged …

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Platform Engineering and the Developer Experience - with Rob Hirschfeld, CEO and Founder of RackN 38:13

1y ago38:13

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As we’ve known for some time, top developer talent is scarce and continues to see a rise in demand. As a result, tech leaders are increasingly focused on developer productivity and the developer experience, looking for strategies to improve both. One potential solution is platform engineering. Rob Hirschfeld is the CEO and Founder of RackN, a leade…

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Customer Zero - Business Model Transformation 15:17

1y ago15:17

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This is the first of a series entitled “Customer Zero” where we talk with the member of the VMware IT leadership team who are the first to use the products that our engineering teams produce. Through conversations with IT and engineering, we see how they are leveraging the technology to solve the same hard problems our customers are challenged with…

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The New Needs of the Workforce - with Saket Srivastava, CIO of Asana 28:58

1y ago28:58

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It’s difficult to create the right operating model in a post-pandemic work environment. Whether your workforce is remote, hybrid, or in-person, teams need the right structure and security to work efficiently. Saket Srivastava is the CIO of Asana, a software company that helps teams orchestrate and organize their work. In this episode, Saket explain…

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The Enterprise Impact of New Technology - with Sanjay Srivastava, Chief Digital Strategist at Genpact 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

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Today’s technologists have to interpret the industry’s past, present, and future. At Genpact, Sanjay Srivastava uses data strategy and process design to help businesses make a plan and avoid disruption in the future. As Genpact’s Chief Digital Strategist, Sanjay designs and runs thousands of digitally-enabled processes and services. In this episode…

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Supercloud 23 - Applications & Developer Impact - Speakers: theCUBE hosts Dave Vellante and John Furrier, with Vittorio Viarengo, VP of Cross Cloud at VMware, and Sarbjeet Johal, industry influencer and ... 25:41

1+ y ago25:41

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As supercloud (also referred to as multi-cloud) emerges, tying together disparate environments into a distributed computing paradigm necessitates developer buy-in. In this episode, originally recorded during the January 2023 Supercloud event, theCUBE hosts Dave Vellante & John Furrier sit down with VMware’s Vittorio Viarengo and Sarbjeet Johal, ind…

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Building The Resilient Organization - with Dale Aultman, VP & GM of Infrastructure Solutions Group Services at Lenovo 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

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As a service models can help companies become more agile, which may provide more choices for digital solutions. Lenovo helps their clients build digital resiliency through application changes, leveraging cloud, and narrowing the IT skill gap. Yadin speaks with Dale Aultman, VP & GM of Infrastructure Solutions Group Services at Lenovo. Dale has almo…

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Whose Responsibility is Secure Software? with Steve Lipner, Executive Director of Safe Code, and Karen Worstell, VMWare Cyber Strategist 30:55

1+ y ago30:55

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In this episode, we speak with Steve Lipner, Executive Director of Safe Code, and Karen Worstell, VMWare Cyber Strategist. They discuss the new scale of DevSecOps, secure code, and safely adopting new technologies. Karen describes how modern operating environments differ from older ones, and the concerns involved with quickening development cycles.…

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The Future of Leadership - Guest: Michael Krigsman, industry analyst and publisher of CXOTalk 29:33

1+ y ago29:33

29:33

Today’s technology environment evolves quickly, but fluency in tech advancements may not be enough. Michael Krigsman has advice for how to keep up. CIOs and technology leaders need to understand the impact of technology on their companies, while also honing business and communication skills. In this episode, Michael Krigsman, industry analyst and p…

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The Challenge of Cloud Compliance and Security - Guest: Hillery Hunter, GM and CTO at IBM Cloud 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

24:39

Understanding the use of cloud, its context, and how things are quickly changing is top of mind for many companies today. Safety of information and management of risks are paramount when trying to keep up with the changes, while also making sure to not slow down important and necessary workflows. When it comes to compliance and security, Hillery Hu…

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Supercloud 22 – “Supercloud” enablers and blockers - Speaker panel with theCUBE hosts, founder and CEO of Rafay Systems, CEO of Platform9 Systems and the CTO of VMware 16:00

1+ y ago16:00

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CIO Exchange on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vmwcioexchange Yadin Porter de León on Twitter: https://twitter.com/porterdeleon [Subscribe to the Podcast] On Apple Podcast: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts For more podcasts, video and in-depth research go to https://www.vmware.com/cioBy VMware

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Supercloud 22 – The multi-cloud roadmap and the gateway to “supercloud” - Speakers: theCUBE hosts Dave Vellante and John Furrier, with Kit Colbert, CTO of VMware. 21:26

1+ y ago21:26

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CIO Exchange on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vmwcioexchange Yadin Porter de León on Twitter: https://twitter.com/porterdeleon [Subscribe to the Podcast] On Apple Podcast: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts For more podcasts, video and in-depth research go to https://www.vmware.com/cioBy VMware

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Supercloud 22 – Securing the “supercloud” - Speaker panel with theCUBE hosts, CEO of Skyhigh Security, CEO of Accurics and the former Head of Product at VMware 17:48

1+ y ago17:48

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CIO Exchange on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vmwcioexchange Yadin Porter de León on Twitter: https://twitter.com/porterdeleon [Subscribe to the Podcast] On Apple Podcast: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts For more podcasts, video and in-depth research go to https://www.vmware.com/cioBy VMware

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Supercloud 22 – “Supercloud” – Real or hype? - Speaker panel with theCUBE hosts, Confluent CTO, Hashicorp CEO and the Cross Cloud VMware VP. 25:22

1+ y ago25:22

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CIO Exchange on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vmwcioexchange Yadin Porter de León on Twitter: https://twitter.com/porterdeleon [Subscribe to the Podcast] On Apple Podcast: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts For more podcasts, video and in-depth research go to https://www.vmware.com/cioBy VMware

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