Episode 552: Tech Strategy: Past, Present, Future

Episode 552: Tech Strategy: Past, Present, Future

Author: Software Defined Talk LLC December 26, 2025 Duration: 1:16:53

This week, Brian Gracely joins to dissect strategic choices made by Broadcom, Docker, Netflix and Intel. Plus: The AI Bifurcation—are models commodities or product pillars?

Rundown

Conferences

  • cfgmgmtcamp 2026, February 2nd to 4th, Ghent, BE.
    • Coté speaking and doing live SDI with John Willis.
  • DevOpsDayLA at SCALE23x, March 6th, Pasadena, CA
    • Use code: DEVOP for 50% off.
  • Devnexus 2026, March 4th to 6th, Atlanta, GA.
  • Whole bunch of VMUGs, mostly in the US. The CFPs are open, go speak at them! Coté speaking in Amsterdam.
    • Amsterdam (March 17-19, 2026), Minneapolis (April 7-9, 2026), Toronto (May 12-14, 2026), Dallas (June 9-11, 2026), Orlando (October 20-22, 2026)

SDT News & Community

Photo Credits

Special Guest: Brian Gracely.


Every week, Software Defined Talk cuts through the noise of the enterprise tech landscape. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a conversation among practitioners who live and breathe the infrastructure that powers modern business. You'll hear specific, grounded discussions on the tools and philosophies shaping the field, from the practicalities of Kubernetes deployments and DevOps culture to the evolving realities of serverless architectures and security concerns. The hosts break down major announcements and shifts from the big platforms-AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud-translating conference headlines and press releases into what they actually mean for teams on the ground. What sets this podcast apart is its blend of deep technical insight and relatable camaraderie. The dialogue often veers into off-topic banter, making the complex world of cloud computing feel more human and accessible. It’s like listening in on a candid post-meeting debrief with colleagues who know their stuff but don't take themselves too seriously. Tune in for a consistent, engaging mix of industry analysis, technical deep dives, and the occasional tangent that reminds you there are people behind all that code.
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