Software Defined Talk Episode 519: This is a “hit by pitch”
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May 16, 2025 This week, there's buzz around major acquisitions like Zenoss and Neon, shaping the tech scene. The hosts dive into the quirks of Marmite and Vegemite, sparking a lively debate over snack preferences. They explore the evolution of container security, tackling the challenge of zero vulnerabilities. AI's impact on search engines is examined, pitting new chatbots against traditional methods. Plus, they reflect on the enduring legacy of database technologies and the challenges tech giants face in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Marmite vs Vegemite Debate
- Brandon G and Matt Ray discuss the cultural divide between Marmite and Vegemite as food spreads on rice cakes.
- Matt explains Vegemite as an acquired umami seasoning used thinly with butter, not a jam-like spread.
Zenoss Acquisition Reflects Industry Shift
- Zenoss was acquired by Virtana essentially for its debts, marking the end of an era for open-source observability.
- Open-source monitoring solutions often get sandwiched between legacy licensing and SaaS models.
AI Agents Provision Serverless Databases
- Databricks' acquisition of Neon aims to provide serverless Postgres databases mostly provisioned automatically by AI agents.
- This supports ephemeral, serverless workloads where databases are spun up and cleaned without human intervention.
