In this episode of the Jon Myer Podcast, we dive deep into the cloud infrastructure revolution with Todd Robinson, Founder and President of OpenMetal. As businesses grapple with escalating cloud costs and vendor lock-in, Todd shares how open-source technologies are leveling the playing field.🎯 What You'll Learn:Why the Broadcom VMware acquisition is forcing companies to rethink their cloud strategyHow private cloud solutions can reduce costs by 40-60% compared to public cloudThe real economics behind VM utilization rates (spoiler: you're only using 20-30%)Why "on-demand private cloud" is the sweet spot for most enterprisesHow to transition from public to private cloud without the complexityTodd explains how OpenMetal provides enterprise-grade infrastructure that's cloud-native but privately owned, eliminating the traditional barriers of complexity and cost that kept businesses dependent on hyperscalers.Timeline00:00 - Introduction: The Cloud Cost Crisis01:49 - Todd's Background & OpenMetal's Mission02:18 - The Middle Ground: On-Demand Private Cloud05:00 - Public vs Private Cloud: What's the Real Difference?07:31 - The Hidden Economics of VM Utilization09:04 - Instant Deployment: How Private Cloud Matches Public Cloud UX12:53 - Scaling Challenges: When You Need 48 Servers in Singapore14:04 - The Broadcom VMware Shock: A Wake-Up Call for IT Leaders16:30 - Long-term Contracts & Planning for Migration18:34 - Market Shift: Private Cloud is No Longer a "Bad Word"19:08 - Open Source as Insurance Against Vendor Lock-in20:24 - Managing Modifications Without Creating Snowflakes22:16 - The 2017-2018 Public Cloud Rush & Its Aftermath23:00 - Hybrid Strategies: Moving Workloads Strategically25:16 - Economics: When Does Private Cloud Make Sense?27:17 - Final Advice for Companies Considering the Switch30:43 - Closing: The Gift of Open Source Knowledge🔔 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification 🔔 ✔ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/jonmyer/?sub_confirmation=1📱 Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JonMyerWebsite: https://jonmyer.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-myer/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wjJzdIwctq4o4pTXM2KSFLike my sounds? Here's my audio source: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fj9o9k#aws #awscloud #podcast #podcasting #costoptimization #finops #cloudcost #cloudoptimization

Join Jon Myer as he sits down with Arthur Hitomi, CEO and Co-founder of Numecent, to explore how application containerization is revolutionizing software deployment and solving critical legacy application challenges.With Windows 10 end-of-life looming and organizations struggling with legacy systems that can't be upgraded, Arthur shares how Numecent's CloudPaging technology is helping companies modernize without rewriting applications. From financial institutions running critical legacy software to defense contractors managing airport infrastructure, discover how containerization eliminates compatibility issues while maintaining security and compliance.What You'll Learn:How application containerization differs from traditional virtualizationReal solutions for Windows XP/98 legacy applications still in productionWhy "migrate once, run anywhere" is now possible with containersHow AI and ML optimize application delivery and packagingSuccess stories from financial services and defense sectorsCloudPaging vs traditional Citrix/VDI approachesPerfect for: IT Leaders, System Administrators, DevOps Engineers, and anyone dealing with legacy application modernization challenges.Guest: Arthur Hitomi, CEO & Co-founder at NumecentHost: Jon MyerKey TakeawaysContainerization vs Virtualization - Application containers are lighter than VMs, isolating apps with minimal OS overhead while solving compatibility conflictsLegacy Application Lifeline - Organizations can modernize Windows XP/98 apps to run on current systems without expensive rewrites or security risksZero Migration Philosophy - With proper containerization, companies never need to migrate applications again as OS versions changeAI-Powered Optimization - Machine learning profiles application usage to deliver only needed components, reducing deployment size and improving performanceIndustry Success Stories - Financial services and defense sectors seeing major wins, including LAX airport infrastructure and recent XP-to-AVD migrationsSecurity Through Isolation - Containers provide better security by compartmentalizing applications and enabling independent updates for vulnerability managementTimeline00:00 Welcome & Introduction00:46 What is Application Containerization?01:30 How App Containerization Differs from Traditional Virtualization03:54 Solving Windows OS Version Conflicts06:10 Deploying Complex Legacy Windows Applications06:42 Windows ME Nostalgia & Legacy System Reality08:36 Numecent Company Background & Services12:48 CloudPaging & CloudPager Products Overview13:21 Industries Benefiting Most from This Technology15:36 Addressing Cloud Migration & Windows 10 End-of-Life20:32 Closing & Thank You🔔 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification 🔔 ✔ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/jonmyer/?sub_confirmation=1📱 Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JonMyerWebsite: https://jonmyer.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-myer/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wjJzdIwctq4o4pTXM2KSFLike my sounds? Here's my audio source: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fj9o9k#aws #awscloud #podcast #podcasting #costoptimization #finops #cloudcost #cloudoptimization

Join Jon Myer as he sits down with Paul Speciale, CMO of Scality, to explore the cutting-edge world of storage technology. In this deep-dive conversation, we unpack how multidimensional scaling and disaggregated architectures are revolutionizing how organizations handle massive data volumes in the age of AI.From unpredictable AI workloads that scale from millions to trillions of tokens, to the challenges of "data hoarding" in modern enterprises, Paul shares real-world insights on building future-ready storage infrastructure.What You'll Learn:The evolution from traditional storage to multidimensional scalingHow disaggregated architectures eliminate bottlenecks and reduce costsWhy modern AI workloads demand flexible, adaptive storage solutionsReal case studies of organizations scaling from thousands to billions of objectsThe three key trends shaping storage's future: ultra-fast flash, AI ops, and cybersecurityGuest: Paul Speciale, CMO at ScalityHost: Jon Myer🔔 Subscribe for more tech leadership conversations and industry insights!https://go.scality.com/redefining-scale-with-ringTimeline[00:00 Welcome & Introduction00:45 What is Multidimensional Scaling?02:15 Software-Defined Storage Foundation02:57 Understanding Disaggregated Architectures04:30 Why Modern Workloads Need Advanced Scaling05:37 AI Infrastructure Challenges & Solutions06:32 Eliminating Silos & Controlling Costs08:01 Scality's Cloud-Native Advantage09:28 Signs Your Storage Needs an Upgrade10:47 The "Data Hoarding" Phenomenon11:45 Future of Storage: Three Key Trends12:41 Closing & Thank You✔ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/jonmyer/?sub_confirmation=1📱 Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JonMyerWebsite: https://jonmyer.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-myer/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wjJzdIwctq4o4pTXM2KSFLike my sounds? Here's my audio source: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fj9o9k#aws #awscloud #podcast #podcasting #costoptimization #finops #cloudcost #cloudoptimization