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January 2025

The DevOps-FinOps interface in 2025: Engaging with engineers for better cloud performance

As we look towards 2025, the relationship between engineering and FinOps teams is increasingly pivotal. For FinOps to truly succeed, it must engage with all its stakeholders effectively—particularly engineers who play a central role in generating cloud costs. Unfortunately, FinOps professionals often encounter communication barriers with engineers, including differences in terminology, information, and expectations.

Cloud Control #30 The Hybrid Future: Blending Cloud, On-Prem, and AI with Matthew Garrepy

"We're all digital businesses now. We're all AI businesses on some level." -- Matt Garrepy Join host Shon Harris as he sits down with Matt Garrepy, Chief Digital Officer at Solodev, to explore the evolving landscape of cloud computing and digital experiences. From the early days of AWS adoption to the current trends in AI and blockchain, Matt shares insights on composable architectures, the MACH Alliance, and the future of enterprise software.

Cloud Control #34: GPU Economics: The Cloud's Next Big Challenge with Tolga Tarhan

In this episode of Cloud Control, host Shon Harris sits down with Tolga Tarhan to explore the evolution of cloud computing and the transformative impact of AI on infrastructure management. With 25 years of experience and former roles as CEO of Kibisi and CTO at Rackspace Technology, Tolga shares compelling perspectives on the industry's journey from physical data centers to cloud-native architectures, while addressing critical questions about GPU computing, data infrastructure scaling, and the future of AI adoption.

The Future of Cloud Native: Beyond the Kubernetes Hype Cycle with Michael Levan

Discover the future of cloud native technologies in this episode of Cloud Control! Host Shon Harris sits down with Michael Levan to dive into the Kubernetes ecosystem, open source communities, and what lies ahead for cloud native tech. Learn about Michael’s journey from systems administration to becoming part of the Kubernetes release team, and get an inside look at the Kubernetes release process. We’ll also explore how geopolitical factors influence open source and hear predictions on the next big trends in cloud native technology.