The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods D2DO278: The Future of HashiCorp Inside IBM
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Jul 30, 2025 Armon Dadgar, co-founder and CTO of HashiCorp, shares insights on the implications of HashiCorp's acquisition by IBM. He delves into the challenges of integrating a nimble tech company into a legacy-driven behemoth. The conversation covers innovations in cloud technology, the balance between enterprise stability and open source innovation, and the vital role of AI in infrastructure management. Dadgar also discusses state encryption complexities and how emerging tools are reshaping security in DevOps.
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Privacy Paradox on Mobile Apps
- Armon Dadgar shared a personal story about receiving Lyft notifications tied to location even after disabling most permissions.
- This experience led him to question the state of privacy on modern devices, especially iOS.
IBM's Legacy Meets Cloud Native
- IBM is perceived as old technology but remains relevant due to massive transactional volume on legacy systems.
- HashiCorp fits IBM's new hybrid cloud strategy, bridging old tech with cloud-native innovations.
IBM vs Broadcom Acquisition Approach
- IBM invests in growing acquired companies like Red Hat and HashiCorp through increased R&D and global scale.
- Unlike Broadcom's acquisition style, IBM aims to grow the business organically, not just extract value.