The Cloudcast Cloud News of the Month - November 2024
Dec 4, 2024
Brandon Whichard, an expert in cloud and AI, joins the hosts to dive deep into the cloud and AI landscape of November 2024. They discuss Pat Gelsinger's recent departure from Intel and what it means for the industry. The conversation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by tech giants like Microsoft in innovation amid legislative scrutiny. They also analyze the latest AI advancements, balancing excitement with realism, and explore emerging trends in cybersecurity. Expect insights into future AI offerings and reflections on AWS marketing strategies!
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Gelsinger's Thanksquitting
- Pat Gelsinger unexpectedly retired from Intel over Thanksgiving weekend.
- This follows a trend of major tech announcements during Thanksgiving, dubbed "Thanksquitting."
Uninspiring Azure
- Microsoft Azure's announcements often lack the inspirational or groundbreaking nature of AWS or GCP.
- They focus on incremental productivity improvements, which, while important, aren't exciting.
Wiz's Strategy
- Wiz, a security company, positions itself as a comprehensive solution provider, akin to "the Datadog of security."
- Their marketing may be ahead of their products, but they are aggressively acquiring companies to expand.