Revolutionizing Data Warehousing on Kubernetes with Mark Cusack, CTO of Yellowbrick

Discover how Yellowbrick’s Kubernetes-powered SQL data platform is transforming enterprise data management. Mark Cusack discusses their hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities, real-time analytics, and AI integration, highlighting advantages over competitors like Snowflake and Redshift. Learn about their journey from on-premises appliances to a cloud-native architecture and the introduction of their free Community Edition.

Uncover how their Kubernetes-powered platform is revolutionizing the data warehousing space.

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The first episode of Season 2025 kicks off with a future thinking conversation about the biggest tech trends shaping the year ahead. From advancements in AI and Quantum Computing to agentic AI and middleware integration, this episode dives into how these innovations are transforming industries, including cybersecurity, data protection, and cloud infrastructure.

Host Anthony Spiteri brings a fresh perspective by interacting with ChatGPT Voice Assistant, exploring the latest developments in technology and how they’re impacting our world. Together, they analyze key developments in areas such as repatriation of cloud workloads, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the integration of real-time AI insights with foundational knowledge to revolutionize decision-making processes.

Key Topics

• Tech Trends for 2025: From AI advancements to the rise of Quantum Computing.
• Agentic AI: Autonomous systems reshaping workflows and cybersecurity.
• AI Middleware: Making AI adoption accessible and seamless for businesses.
• Responsible AI: The importance of governance, transparency, and ethical practices.
• Cloud Repatriation: Why workloads are moving back on-premises and the role of hybrid cloud.
• Crypto and DeFi: Speculation vs. innovation in decentralized finance.
• Data Protection: Proactive, AI-driven solutions for a more resilient future.

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System Initiative is set to change DevOps automation. Focusing on real-time simulations, digital twins, and collaborative infrastructure management, System Initiative offers a revolutionary approach to managing complex cloud environments, solving challenges like stack drift, feedback delays, and cumbersome DevOps workflows.

In Episode 92 of Great Things with Great Tech, Adam Jacob, co-founder and CEO of System Initiative, shares insights on his journey from creating Chef to building System Initiative. This groundbreaking platform allows engineers to model infrastructure with high fidelity, enabling real-time simulations, multiplayer collaboration, and safer, faster deployments. Adam explains how digital twins and the “Living Architecture” approach allow engineers to work collaboratively in a game-like environment, eliminating the slow feedback loops associated with traditional Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Key Topics

• Adam Jacob’s Vision: From Chef to System Initiative and the Future of DevOps
• System Initiative Features: Digital twins, living architecture, and high-fidelity infrastructure modeling
• The “200% Problem”: Why high-level abstractions don’t always simplify DevOps, and how System Initiative tackles this with real-time infrastructure modeling
• Real-Time Collaboration: How System Initiative’s multiplayer interface redefines DevOps workflows
• Open Source Strategy: Why System Initiative is committed to transparency and accessibility in DevOps
• Future Roadmap: Plans to expand System Initiative to AWS, on-premises, and beyond

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In this episode, we explore how OpenNebula is redefining cloud management with open-source, multi-cloud capabilities, providing an enterprise-level alternative to traditional hyper-scalers.

We sit down with Ignacio Llorente, CEO of OpenNebula, to discuss how open-source cloud management is advancing with OpenNebula. Ignacio shares how the platform, built on a Linux-inspired architecture, empowers companies to control their cloud environments while avoiding hyper-scaler lock-in. We discuss OpenNebula’s multi-cloud approach, its commitment to vendor neutrality, and the influence of EU funding in driving cloud innovation. With OpenNebula’s upcoming 7.0 release, Ignacio reveals plans to expand support across cloud providers, integrate AI, and develop a comprehensive ecosystem around the platform. Founded in 2008 and a pioneer in the cloud management space, OpenNebula remains dedicated to flexible, interoperable solutions that let enterprises scale across hybrid, private, and edge environments. Key Topics Discussed: • OpenNebula’s Vision for Vendor-Neutral Cloud Solutions • Multi-Tenancy and Federation for Service Providers • How OpenNebula’s AI-Driven Automation Enhances Cloud Operations • The Impact of EU Sovereignty Initiatives on Open Source Cloud Platforms • OpenNebula’s Integration Roadmap for Hybrid and Edge Computing Links: ☑️ Web: https://opennebula.io ☑️ Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/opennebula ☑️ Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Be on #GTwGT: Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or visit https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the full episode on our platforms: YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmB_pjGb5Js Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l9aZpvwhWcdmL0lErpUHC?si=x3YOQw_4Sp-vtdjyroMk3Q Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darknet-diaries-with-jack-rhysider-episode-83/id1519439787?i=1000654665731 Follow Us: Website: https://gtwgt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/GTwGTPodcast ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Responsible, Secure, and Efficient GenAI Adoption

In Episode 90 of Great Things with Great Tech, I sit down with James White, CTO of CalypsoAI, as we talk into the critical role AI security plays as organizations adopt AI solutions across their ecosystems. With the rise of generative AI, safeguarding AI systems from data leaks, hallucinations, and adversarial machine learning attacks is essential. We discuss how CalypsoAI’s industry-leading AI security platform enables businesses to utilize AI responsibly and efficiently. James also shares insights into AI adoption at scale, regulatory challenges, and the importance of governance frameworks.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., CalypsoAI offers tools that ensure AI models perform reliably and securely, empowering companies to harness AI’s potential without fear.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The need for responsible AI adoption at scale
• CalypsoAI’s solutions for defending against adversarial machine learning attacks
• How CalypsoAI integrates security into AI pipelines to ensure efficiency
• AI hallucinations, data leakage, and the risks involved in AI model misuse
• The evolving regulatory landscape and how CalypsoAI helps businesses stay compliant
• Insights into AI development, deployment, and future trends

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Amidst the #Broadcom VMware shake-up, Hosted Network steps up to the plate with a game-changing multi-tenancy solution for #Proxmox, empowering MSPs to transition smoothly and keep getting sh*t done

Episode Summary: In Episode 89 of Great Things with Great Tech, we dive into the evolution of an Australian MSP in the cloud and telco services space. Ben Town, CEO of Hosted Network, joins us to explore how the company transformed from a traditional MSP into a leader in wholesale cloud and telco services. We also discuss their exciting new venture, MultiPortal.io, which is filling a crucial gap in the market with a multi-tenant Proxmox IaaS management solution, especially timely given the ongoing disruptions caused by Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.

Ben shares the Hosted Network journey, starting as a local MSP in Sydney’s west in 2003, transitioning to a channel-only model in 2013, and growing into a key player in the Australian market. We also cover how MultiPortal.io emerged from their development team and is now providing an alternative hypervisor management tool designed to streamline operations for MSPs facing the challenges of today’s cloud environments.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Transition from MSP to Service Provider: Hosted Network’s shift from a direct customer model to a channel-only model, focusing on delivering wholesale cloud, voice, connectivity, and security solutions to over 250 Australian MSPs.
• MultiPortal.io: The development and impact of MultiPortal.io, a tool designed for managing multi-tenant Proxmox environments, which has become essential in the wake of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
• In-House Development: Hosted Network’s evolution into a development-centric company, creating tools and platforms that address real-world challenges faced by MSPs, including automation, AI integration, and custom billing solutions.
• Alternative Hypervisors: The increasing relevance of Proxmox as a cost-effective, scalable alternative to traditional hypervisors like VMware, particularly in the APAC region.
• Challenges and Innovations: How Hosted Network navigated the challenges posed by the changing IT landscape and continued to innovate, creating solutions that empower MSPs to thrive.

Technology and Concepts Mentioned: Proxmox, VMware, Broadcom, cloud services, telco, MultiPortal, IaaS, MSP, TSP, virtualization, automation, AI, channel-only model. ☑️ Web: https://hostednetwork.com.au ☑️ MultiPortal: https://multiportal.io ☑️ Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/hosted-network ☑️ Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Be on #GTwGT: Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or visit https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the full episode on our platforms: YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmB_pjGb5Js Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l9aZpvwhWcdmL0lErpUHC?si=x3YOQw_4Sp-vtdjyroMk3Q Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darknet-diaries-with-jack-rhysider-episode-83/id1519439787?i=1000654665731 Follow Us: Website: https://gtwgt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/GTwGTPodcast ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Transforming MSPs to TSPs with TechGrid’s Unified IT Service Platform

In this episode of Great Things with Great Tech, we dive into the transformation of managed service providers (MSPs) into Technology Service Providers (TSPs) with Phillip Wegner, Founder and CEO of TechGrid. Discover how TechGrid is revolutionizing IT service management by integrating scattered tools, automating digital workflows, and providing a unified platform to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Phillip shares insights into the evolution of the IT landscape and explains how TechGrid addresses the challenges of today’s fragmented IT infrastructure.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, TechGrid is pioneering a new era for IT services.

Key Topics Discussed:

• TSP vs MSP: Explore the crucial differences and why TSPs are essential in the modern IT environment.
• TechGrid’s Journey: Phillip takes us from the early days of SecureEdge to the innovative creation of TechGrid, a platform designed to unify IT service management.
• IT Management Challenges: Learn about the fragmentation in the IT channel and the importance of integrated tools and digital workflows.
• Evolution of IT Services: Understand the transition from traditional MSPs to TSPs and how TechGrid facilitates this shift.Innovative Solutions: Discover how TechGrid’s marketplace, digital workflows, and embedded financial services are transforming the operational model for TSPs.
• Future Growth and Vision: Insights into TechGrid’s growth following their $9.2M Series A funding from Bellini Capital, and their future scaling strategies.

Technology and Concepts Mentioned:

TechGrid, Technology Service Provider, Managed Service Provider, Digital Workflows, Automation, IT Service Management, Marketplace, Financial Services, Cloud, SaaS, As-a-Service.

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Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Network Detection and Response (NDR) are critical to day to day operations! In Episode 87 of Great Things with Great Tech, Anthony Spiteri sits down with Pavel Minarik, the Vice President of Technology at Progress, to explore the dynamic world of network performance monitoring (NPM) and network detection and response (NDR). Pavel dives into the intricacies of Flowmon's advanced network behavior analysis and real-time threat detection technologies, which are transforming how organizations secure and optimize their networks. Discover the journey of Flowmon, its innovative solutions, and its vision for the future of network security.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Flowmon's Origins and Vision: Pavel shares the story behind the founding of Flowmon and its mission to provide comprehensive network performance monitoring and security solutions.

• Early Career and Academic Background: Pavel discusses his background in custom software development and network solutions, and his PhD in informatics focusing on network behavior analysis and cybersecurity.

• Development of Flowmon ADS: The creation and commercialization of Flowmon's Anomaly Detection System (ADS) from university research, and the innovative detection techniques it employs.

• Integration and Acquisitions: Insights into Flowmon's journey through acquisitions by Kemp Technologies and Progress, and the strategic integrations with products like LoadMaster and WhatsUp Gold.

• Advanced Detection Methods: How Flowmon combines adaptive baselining, heuristics, machine learning, and signatures to provide robust threat detection.

• Role of AI in Network Security: The use of AI and machine learning to enhance Flowmon’s capabilities, streamline threat analysis, and improve efficiency for IT professionals.

• Real-World Applications: Case studies highlighting Flowmon’s effectiveness in detecting and mitigating threats, including a ransomware attack in the healthcare sector.

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