The Cloudcast 2024 Year End Mailbag
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Dec 18, 2024 This year's mailbag dives into intriguing tech topics. Broadcom's impact on VMware raises questions about virtualization and market dynamics. The hosts share insights on the evolving landscape of remote work and RTO mandates. They discuss the transformative role of AI tools while addressing government influences on tech regulations. Open source communities, particularly around Kubernetes, showcase growth and innovation. Surprising shifts in workplace policies and an unexpected college football team's success add a fun twist to the conversation.
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Broadcom & VMware's Impact
- Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to a focus on profitability, causing customer disruption.
- This created a limited window for competitors to offer alternatives, which is now closing.
Navigating Remote Work
- Be realistic about the career limitations of remote work, like reduced promotion opportunities.
- Consider side hustles or other activities to stay connected and advance your career.
AI in Daily Work
- Brian uses Perplexity for superior search results, Claude for brainstorming and grammar checks, and an internal LLM for content creation.
- This illustrates the diverse applications of AI in daily workflows.