Episode 555: After the Dream

Episode 555: After the Dream

Author: Software Defined Talk LLC January 16, 2026 Duration: 1:09:05

This week, we discuss Gemini powering Siri, AWS’s biggest competitor, and AWS strategy choices. Plus, when should your next meeting actually start?

Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 555

Runner-up Titles

  • Swedish Death Cleaning
  • Give it a best effort
  • Trying it bad for profits.
  • That pen better be really good
  • You do all the nerd shit, we’ll be cool
  • Looking at a hundred rabbits’ assholes.
  • The Kremlinologist of AWS
  • The aaSes of Cloud
  • They’ll like our apples better
  • Running on hopes and dreams until you’re sure they don’t exist
  • What we have is a situation

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  • cfgmgmtcamp 2026, February 2nd to 4th, Ghent, BE.
    • Coté speaking - anyone interested in being a SDI guest?
  • DevOpsDayLA at SCALE23x, March 6th, Pasadena, CA
    • Use code: DEVOP for 50% off.
  • Devnexus 2026, March 4th to 6th, Atlanta, GA. Coté has a discount code, but he’s not sure if he can give it out. He’s asking! Send him a DM in the meantime.
  • KubeCon EU, March 23rd to 26th, 2026 - Coté will be there on a media pass.
  • Whole bunch of VMUGs: 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)

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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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