CloudBrew

CoreStack

CloudBrew is the NextGen Cloud Governance podcast from CoreStack, where we’re serving up critical conversations on cloud best practices and industry trends. It’s the place where seasoned experts tackle cloud questions head-on – a place where cloud professionals across all sectors and geos can engage on topics that matter, get answers to tough problems, build our collective cloud expertise, and come together to elevate the industry. read less
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Today's WAF Assessments: A Report from Two Field CTOs
16-11-2023
Today's WAF Assessments: A Report from Two Field CTOs
In this episode of CloudBrew, two field CTOs take on the challenge of cloud assessments.  There’s no shortage of well-architected frameworks to assess against, but it's not humanly possible to check 350 best practice items for every workload a client is running, especially when multiple cloud platforms are involved.  Rizwan and Venkatesh, both field CTOs, talk about what they’re seeing around assessments in client environments, the super-powers that are required to leverage assessments at every stage of the sales process, and the three main benefits of an automated cloud assessment solution – namely scalability, automation, and architecture optimization. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.

Episodes

Today's WAF Assessments: A Report from Two Field CTOs
16-11-2023
Today's WAF Assessments: A Report from Two Field CTOs
In this episode of CloudBrew, two field CTOs take on the challenge of cloud assessments.  There’s no shortage of well-architected frameworks to assess against, but it's not humanly possible to check 350 best practice items for every workload a client is running, especially when multiple cloud platforms are involved.  Rizwan and Venkatesh, both field CTOs, talk about what they’re seeing around assessments in client environments, the super-powers that are required to leverage assessments at every stage of the sales process, and the three main benefits of an automated cloud assessment solution – namely scalability, automation, and architecture optimization. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
Partner Perspective: The Importance of Assessments for End Customers
10-08-2023
Partner Perspective: The Importance of Assessments for End Customers
How important are cloud assessments for end customers? Where is the industry at in terms of manual vs. automated assessments? What’s the partner perspective on all of it?  In Episode 12 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, we get a real-world partner perspective on assessments. Qasim Akhtar, Founder and CEO of Cloudelligent, joins our own Tobey Amy, Director of Partner Development at CoreStack, to talk about the assessment advantage, co-selling, AWS, partnership tips, and much more. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
When Cloud Management Isn’t Good Enough
10-07-2023
When Cloud Management Isn’t Good Enough
Cloud management is a good thing, but it’s not everything. It leaves gaps that can only be filled with specific solutions and strategies. In Episode 11 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, you’ll learn what happens when these gaps are left unfilled, along with clear steps you can take to safeguard your cloud operations. We sit down with Robert Ford, CoreStack’s Chief Strategy Officer, who reveals how doing cloud right can supercharge your digital journey.    All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
The 3 Most Common FinOps Questions—Answered
22-06-2023
The 3 Most Common FinOps Questions—Answered
FinOps is a critical, necessary undertaking. Every company touching cloud must prioritize it, but many have questions about it. In Episode 10 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, we get real answers from someone who eats and sleeps FinOps. Mark Newton, FinOps Field CTO at TD SYNNEX, demystifies topics like where to get started, partnering with end customers, the roles of resellers and distributors, and the AWS/FinOps relationship. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
Scaling Enterprise SaaS: The Importance of Cloud Infra Automation
18-05-2023
Scaling Enterprise SaaS: The Importance of Cloud Infra Automation
There’s something every SaaS provider needs, but many overlook until it’s too late. If you’re looking to scale the enterprise, the conversation must include cloud infrastructure automation. Why? Because it enables you to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve predictability, and much more.  In Episode 9 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, we get the secret to scaling from Sridhar Chandrashekar, CoreStack’s Chief Digital Officer.  All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
Beyond Borders: A Global Perspective of Cloud Governance
04-05-2023
Beyond Borders: A Global Perspective of Cloud Governance
Cloud is global. It’s designed to be accessed from everywhere. However, that also presents challenges in terms of democratizing data flow amid international boundaries and regulations.  In Episode 8 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, you’ll get a global perspective from Sanjeev Arya, CoreStack’s Managing Director, Europe. He’ll discuss how regions beyond our own are helping to roadmap the future of cloud. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
The FinOps Factor: Optimizing Cloud Spend for Enablement
20-04-2023
The FinOps Factor: Optimizing Cloud Spend for Enablement
FinOps is a popular buzzword, for good reason, but we think you deserve examples of real-world implementation and value. In Episode 7 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, you’ll get a managed services perspective from Sonia Grozdanoska, Cloud Product Owner, Logicalis, and Venkatesh Perumal, Field-CTO, CoreStack. With a focus on authentic, proven FinOps, you’ll learn all about optimizing cloud spend to drive enablement and future investment.   All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
Why Cloud Governance Matters | Former Microsoft CIO Shares
30-03-2023
Why Cloud Governance Matters | Former Microsoft CIO Shares
You’ve heard cloud governance matters, but why? Who better to tell us than the former CIO (and CISO) of Microsoft? Decorated tech veteran, Jim DuBois, joins CoreStack’s Robert Ford in Episode 6 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast. Jim shares why governance is a “now” conversation and the new cloud frontier to master. If you want to “do cloud right” in terms of security, cost, and beyond, don’t miss this CIO-inspired conversation. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
Enterprise Responsibility for Sustainability in a Cloud World
09-03-2023
Enterprise Responsibility for Sustainability in a Cloud World
CIO’s are now being pulled into yet another discussion: Cloud responsibility and sustainability. In Episode 5 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, we call on the experts to discuss what real sustainability is and why it’s critical in cloud. What’s AWS doing for sustainability? What about CoreStack? Join Sundeep Ramachandran, Sr. Solutions Architect, AWS, and Sabapathy Arumugam, CTO, CoreStack, for this important discussion. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
Got Cloud? Don't Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Egg!
21-02-2023
Got Cloud? Don't Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Egg!
Optimize spend, don't just cut costs! Welcome to episode 4 of CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast - CloudBrew.  In this episode, CoreStack's VP of Enterprise Strategy, Robert Ford, shares the importance of NOT cutting cloud costs and risking your future when faced with a budget squeeze. Instead, he encourages organizations to be bold and take a braver course of action by optimizing spend, investing in cloud services, and cutting down on all low-value activities. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
Tagging 2.0: NextGen Tagging Governance
20-01-2023
Tagging 2.0: NextGen Tagging Governance
Welcome to episode 3 of CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast - CloudBrew. In this episode, CoreStack's Director of Product Marketing, Martin Bakal, talks about Tagging 2.0, detailing the power of a comprehensive tagging strategy and the steps and tools to streamline tagging for robust cloud governance in a multi-cloud environment. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
CR360: A Single System of Intelligence for Cloud Governance
20-01-2023
CR360: A Single System of Intelligence for Cloud Governance
Here's the second episode of CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast - CloudBrew. In this episode, CoreStack's Chief Digital Officer, Sridhar Chandrashekar, will dive into a discussion on the importance of having a single system of intelligence for all cloud resources. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
Top Predictions for Cloud Governance for 2023
20-01-2023
Top Predictions for Cloud Governance for 2023
Presenting the very first episode of CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast - CloudBrew. In this episode, CoreStack's VP of Enterprise Strategy, Robert Ford, gives you his top predictions for cloud governance for 2023. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.