Episodes

In this GTwGT episode, we focus on JetStor's long and interesting journey in data storage solutions, JetStor's founder, Gene Layzarovich, discussing JetStor's expansive range of data storage solutions. Layzarovich shares his journey from immigrating with minimal resources to pioneering storage technologies that challenge industry giants like EMC. JetStor, officially transitioning from AC&NC, boasts a history of innovation, customer loyalty, and adaptability, offering solutions from small deployments to multi-petabyte setups. The conversation also delves into the evolution from RAID to NVMe and flash storage, addressing the burgeoning data demands of AI, and the importance of reliable data architecture..

In this episode of GTwGT, we explore how Infinidat is transforming the landscape of enterprise storage. Join us as we talk with Eric Herzog, CMO of Infinidat, about their breakthroughs in software-defined storage, petabyte-scale efficiency, and cyber resilience. Learn about Infinidat's journey since its inception in 2011, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and how they've become a pivotal force in the storage industry.

Innovating Data Orchestration and Scalability... Hammerspace's state-of-the-art solutions redefine cloud storage and data accessibility! Hammerspace is at the forefront of redefining data management and accessibility, emphasizing novel solutions for data orchestration. In this episode, we dive deep with David Flynn, the CEO and Co-Founder behind Hammerspace, as he unravels insights on the company's inception, its faced challenges, and its ambitious vision for the future. Discover how Hammerspace...

Backblaze is a leader in cloud storage and backup solutions, providing a transparent and open approach to safeguarding essential data. In this episode, we converse with Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze, a passionate advocate for data protection. We explore Backblaze's journey from bootstrapping to its successful NASDAQ IPO, and the role the company plays in the evolving data protection landscape. Backblaze is reinventing the industry by leveraging state-of-the-art technology, offering unparalleled storage solutions at a fraction of the cost of competitors.

BackupNow is at the forefront of AI-driven backup solutions, reshaping how businesses approach data backup, especially in the Chinese tech market. In this episode, we sit down with Albert Fu, CEO of BackupNow, to discuss the company's origins, its significant collaborations with tech giants such as Microsoft, Huawei, and Veeam, and its innovations in the backup domain. With a focus on SupVault, BackupNow's standout product, Albert provides insights into the company's mission, challenges, and future trajectory, especially with the influence of AI. Headquartered in China, BackupNow exemplifies the nation's growing technological influence.

Continuity Centers, is a leader in disaster recovery solutions, providing companies with the tools and services they need to ensure business continuity, even in the face of unforeseen disruptions. In this episode, we have a conversation with Greg Tellone, CEO of Continuity Centers, an entrepreneur from an early age we walk about building computers in the late 80s, setting up possibly the words first remote backup using laser based ethernet and spending his early days in the backup industry leading to a foundational career around MSP and Cloud Backup. Continuity Centers is reshaping the industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology, including their innovative Bare Metal Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. We delve into Continuity Centers' vision, their mission to redefine disaster recovery, and the various ways they are utilizing technology to safeguard business operations.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Furqan Aziz, CEO and Founder of InvoZone, a leading company at the forefront of transformative software development. InvoZone is empowering businesses by leveraging various technologies, including the emerging field of generative AI, Blockchain and the gaming world, including the Metaverse. We explore InvoZone's vision, their mission to shape the future of software solutions, and their ethical considerations surrounding AI models.

We take a closer look at Alluxio, an open-source data orchestration technology that's dramatically changing the field of analytics and AI for the cloud. Our guest, Adit Madan, Director of Product Management at Alluxio, guides us through their journey and how they're shaping the future of data management. In this episode, we explore the technical innovations, the role of Alluxio in the big data ecosystem, and the significant benefits it brings in terms of memory-speed I/O, simplified cloud and object storage adoption, and simplified data management.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Alex Babin, Co-Founder & CEO of Zero Systems, a groundbreaking company at the forefront of utilizing generative AI to significantly enhance enterprise productivity. Zero Systems' cutting-edge platform integrates generative AI apps that augment knowledge workers in various enterprises. We delve into the capabilities of their innovative solutions, how cognitive automation is transforming the workplace, and the endless possibilities that generative AI holds for the future.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Mike Wagner, Co-Founder & CEO of Metify, a visionary company taking the bare metal provisioning and automation industry by storm. Metify's Mojo Platform is an open-source solution that utilizes open hardware standards and a vendor-neutral stance, making it easier for organizations to manage diverse hardware seamlessly. We explore the unique functionalities of Mojo Platform, its emphasis on automation, and what the future holds for this transformative technology. Metify was created with a clear purpose: to simplify the interaction with diverse hardware, irrespective of the server manufacturer or cloud provider.

In this episode, I'm joined by Kevin Muller, Founder & CEO of Passbolt, a company transforming how businesses handle passwords with its open-source platform that emphasizes security, transparency, and user privacy. We dive deep into the company's inception, unique security features, the balance between security and usability, and Passbolt's vision for the future. In light of the rising importance of cybersecurity, we also discuss Passbolt's response to notable security incidents and its approach to ongoing challenges in password management and how they aim to make password management more secure and manageable for teams and enterprises.

In this episode I talk with Paul Speciale, CMO at Scality. Scality's software-based storage delivers billions of files to five hundred million users daily with 100% availability. They make standard x86 servers scale to hundreds of petabytes and billions of objects. Scality has transformed the way organizations store and manage their data with their flagship product, Scality RING, and their more recent launch, Scality ARTESCA. Paul and I discuss the company's history, the adaptive storage approach, and how Scality partners with industry giants like HPE, Veeam, Dell, and Cisco. The episode also delves into the growing threat of #ransomware and how Scality's expanded capabilities can help combat it.

In this episode I talk with Matt Butcher, Co-Founder and CEO of Fermyon. Fermyon is revolutionizing cloud computing with their serverless #webassembly platform. Pioneering the next wave of cloud computing by simplifying the deployment and management of #serverless applications with WASM. Matt and I talk about the company's core product, Spin, and how it simplifies the deployment and management of Web Assembly applications, enabling developers to focus on the important aspects of their projects. WASM addresses some potential flaws in Kubernetes... security and ease of use.

In this episode I talk with Adam Beavis, Managing Director at STAX. STAX developed a cloud management platform that simplifies AWS infrastructure management by deploying a controlled landing zone into an AWS tenancy. Adam and I discuss the origins of STAX, how it helps customers with cloud architecture, compliance, security, and cost optimization. They also touch on the importance of AWS Marketplace, the future of multi-cloud, and the exciting new STAX integrations with partners like Veeam and Datadog.

"Game On! Everything is going to change in the next three years!" - Deep Dhillon - Xyonix Co-Found and CEO In this episode I talk with Deep Dhillon , CEO and co-founder at Xyonix . Xyonix is an #AI and machine learning company that specializes in providing solutions for data-driven industries such as healthcare, life sciences, and financial services. They leverage cutting-edge #machinelearning and AI techniques to extract insights from data and apply those insights to improve their clients' prod...

Effectual focus on one thing.. .and one thing only! That is AWS Managed Services. In this episode I talk with Richard Dolan , CMO and co-founder, and John White , Chief Innovation Officer, at Effectual. Effectual provides support to commercial enterprise and public sector customers in their IT modernization journey. The company has a unique philosophy of combining operations, development and automation to deliver positive outcomes and unlock the power of cloud to maximize technology investments....

CAST AI brings resource and cost optimization and security to Kubernetes using an AI In this episode I talk with Leon Kuperman . CTO and Co-Founder at CAST AI . CAST AI specializes in cloud optimization through an intelligent platform that reduces costs, optimizes devops, and automates disaster recovery. The platform uses an intelligent optimization engine to deliver cost efficient, high performing, and resilient infrastructure for every Kubernetes workload. Leon and I talk about how he started ...

Leostream plays in the VDI space without being a VDI Company. They are all about unlocking the complexity of hybrid managed work. In this episode I talk with Karen Gondoly. CEO at Leostream. Leostream is a driver in the evolving hybrid cloud space and a leader in the management of end-user resources hosted in the data center and cloud. The are the 'Ultimate Connection Broker' and evolved from the early days of Virtualization doing P2V and VMM management to now being 'The One Broker to Rule them ...

In this episode I talk with Ryan Luibrand , Senior Product Manager at Bitwarden. Bitwarden is an open-source password management solution for individuals, teams, and business organizations. It enables users to store, share, and sync sensitive data. In this episode Ryan and I talk about how Bitwarden provides an open-source password management solution for individuals, teams, and enterprises. Bitwarden emphasizes the importance of code transparency and regular security assessments, and offers a f...