299: Data Storage: The Unsung Hero of Every Crisis You Avoid - Infinidat
Eric Herzog, CMO of Infinidat, joins The Gumbo to break down the modern enterprise storage landscape—from ransomware resilience and AI integration to CapEx vs. OpEx tradeoffs. From why CIOs still undervalue storage in cybersecurity strategies to the real-world consequences of ignoring performance and ransomware recovery, this conversation dives deep into the business and technical drivers reshaping modern infrastructure. With 1,600+ cyberattacks hitting enterprises weekly, Herzog explains why secure, performant, and hybrid-ready storage is essential—not optional.
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298: The Battle for AI Supremacy Isn’t About Models—It’s About Infrastructure - Thunder Compute
Carl Peterson, CEO of Thunder Compute uncovers how Thunder Computer is redefining GPU utilization by enabling network-attached virtual GPUs—dramatically slashing costs and democratizing access. Carl shares the startup's Y Combinator origin story, the impact of DeepSeek, and how virtualization is transforming AI development for individuals and enterprises alike. We also unpack GPU security, job disruption from AI, and the accelerating arms race in model development. A must-listen for anyone navigating AI, compute efficiency, and data protection.
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297: Preparing for Data Privacy 2.0: What the Experts Aren’t Telling You - ClicData
Telmo Silva, CEO of ClicData, uncovers the hidden truths about the next wave of data privacy regulations—including the EU Data Act, GDPR updates, and the new AI Act. Telmo shares how smaller SaaS companies can prepare without drowning in legal confusion, how AI is becoming a vital tool for compliance, and why simply knowing Python won’t future-proof your career. If you think you're ready for Data Privacy 2.0, think again—this conversation reveals what most experts aren’t warning you about.
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296: 5 Trends That Will Separate Data Winners from Losers in 2025 - Yellowbrick Data
Mark Cusack, CTO of Yellowbrick Data unpacks the evolving data protection landscape. We explore the shift from cloud-first to cloud-optimized strategies, the power of private LLMs, the resurgence of data sovereignty, and how hybrid cloud is shaping enterprise resilience. Mark breaks down the critical role of Kubernetes, data governance, and the growing need for secure, scalable analytics. Plus, tips for job seekers navigating the modern tech terrain.
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295: How to Turn Your Backups Into Business Intelligence - Eon
Dr. Assaf Natanzon, VP and Chief Architect at Eon, joins host Demetrius to reveal how modern backups can go beyond storage and recovery to become a true source of insight. Hear how one company uncovered 20,000+ forgotten snapshots—and massive hidden costs—just by switching to Eon. Learn how AI-powered classification, policy-driven protection, and queryable backups are transforming backup data into a business asset, not just insurance. If your backup isn’t working for you, this episode shows you how it can.