Episode 473: RESOLVED: Unscheduled Outage
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Challenges with National Broadband Network and Amazon's New Chatbot Name
The chapter delves into the frustration with Australia's National Broadband Network, highlighting disruptions and upcoming outages, while also discussing the process of choosing a name for Amazon's new chatbot with Greek-themed names.
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This week, we discuss the 5 key trends from Bessemer’s State of the Cloud 2024 report. Plus, Matt makes a stock pick for the next 10 years!
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