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Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans

Bob Evans
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Google Cloud
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Oracle
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Workday
Amazon Web Services
Palantir
Salesforce
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Cloud Wars analyzes the major cloud vendors from the perspective of business customers. In Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans talks with both sides about these profoundly transformative technologies, and with monthly All-Star guests from across the business community about the trends impacting how the world lives, works, plays, and dreams. Visit cloudwars.com for more.

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I analyze the extraordinary RPO growth at Microsoft, Oracle, Google Cloud, and AWS and what it signals about AI demand.

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00:03 — We've got another example here where, in the greatest growth market the world h... more

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I compare Google Cloud, Microsoft, and AWS to reveal which hyperscaler is winning the most new business.

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00:15 — While all of them had terrific quarters, I'd have to rate it this way: Google Cloud was far an... more

In today's Cloud Wars AI Minute, I explain how Microsoft's AI agent momentum could transform business applications at scale.

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00:00 — So we're now hearing, according to Microsoft, that it has 40 million agents deployed now in the Microsof... more

In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I break down Microsoft’s push to protect open-weight AI models and why the debate over openness could shape the future of the AI ecosystem.

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00:09 — Microsoft is among more than 20 tech companies, including N... more

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Kris Billmaier
EVP and GM of Sales Cloud at Salesforce
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Episode: Salesforce Launches MCP Servers to Turn Slack Into an AI Workspace
Cedric Wells
IT infrastructure leader with Gorilla Glue experience
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Episode: AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: John Siefert and Cedric Wells Discuss AI Leadership, Vibe Coding, and Governance
Aldo Podestà
CEO of giotto.ai
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Episode: SAP and Giotto.ai Launch Pilot Projects for Smarter Joule Agents
Vipin Samar
Oracle head of database security
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Episode: Oracle Targets Faster Patching as AI Threats Intensify | Cloud Wars Live
Ed Grant
CFO and co-founder of Solgari
Solgari
Episode: AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Solgari's Ed Grant on Transforming Customer Engagement with AI
Andy Kofoid
President of Global Field Operations
Databricks
Episode: Salesforce-Databricks Alliance Strengthens Enterprise AI with Trusted Data
Jan Gilg
President and Chief Revenue Officer, SAP
SAP
Episode: SAP’s Jan Gilg Explains Why Trust Will Determine the Future of Enterprise AI
Robbie Morrison
CEO of Velocio
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Episode: Velosio Acquires Domain Six to Accelerate AI and Industry Expertise
Denise Dresser
Chief Revenue Officer hosted event for OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: OpenAI Enterprise Biggest, Fastest-Growing Unit By End of 2026

Host

Bob Evans
Host of Cloud Wars Minute and Cloud Wars Live; long-time broadcaster covering cloud vendors and business implications.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

    This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! Bob does such a great job of sharing his wisdom and I love how he leads meaningful conversations with guests who bring so much cloud experience to the table. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States5 years ago
  • Insights versus News and Data

    They say feedback is the breakfast of champions, well your March 20th Cloud Wars Digital All Stars with the Thomas CEO, Tony Uphoff, delivered as usual. As usual in that while we monitor over 1000 news feeds, alerts and data dashboards … and nothing we review comes close to having the consistent, awesome insights and ideas that the Evan network provides. And be assured, we share them far and wide. Thanks for your radical generosity..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    An Infopreneur
    United States6 years ago
  • Cloud Marketer

    A one-of-its-kind podcast for the cloud technology industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steven Manuel A
    United States8 years ago
  • THANK YOU!

    I’ve been looking for a podcast like this since I started working in tech. Really appreciate the insight and content discussed here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schiltz AKA "Daddy"
    United States8 years ago
  • Legendary - must subscribe podcast

    Bob Evans is a true business / technology icon. It is fantastic that he’s sharing his insights and knowledge as well as bringing on fascinating guests. Thank Bob for this great podcast. Loving it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lochhead (legends & losers)
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners note the host's ability to distill complex cloud topics into actionable takeaways.
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Show is seen as a trusted source for cloud vendor analysis and ecosystem moves.
Audience praises the depth and practical insights on cloud strategy and AI governance.

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AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: John Siefert and Cedric Wells Discuss AI Leadership, Vibe Coding, and Governance
Q: What are the top things IT professionals should focus on in this new AI era?
IT leaders should maintain a growth mindset, continuously refresh their knowledge, and blend technical insight with strategic planning, using AI as a practical tool to accelerate learning and execution while keeping governance and security in the loop.
Oracle Targets Faster Patching as AI Threats Intensify | Cloud Wars Live
Q: What practical steps should customers take to leverage these capabilities now?
Move toward Oracle Autonomous AI Database or OCI/Multi-Cloud databases that are patched and include ready-to-use tools like Data Safe, Security Central, and lifecycle management packs; adopt the latest patches promptly and validate with testing tools to ensure performance and minimal downtime.
Oracle Targets Faster Patching as AI Threats Intensify | Cloud Wars Live
Q: Could you detail the three-part approach you mentioned—secure at source, secure at speed, and secure through resilience?
Secure at source means bringing security to the data itself inside the database; secure at speed emphasizes patching across all databases quickly with tooling that helps discover and deploy patches faster; secure through resilience focuses on rapid recovery, encrypted immutable backups, and geographically distributed databases to minimize downtime.
Oracle Targets Faster Patching as AI Threats Intensify | Cloud Wars Live
Q: So in light of those new threats, what is the new Oracle approach you're sharing with customers to ward off AI-powered attacks?
Oracle is pursuing a two-pronged strategy—secure at source to secure data where it resides, and secure through resilience to keep systems available and protect against ransomware and outages. They are also offering free, trial-ready tools to reduce adoption friction and speed up patch deployment.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Georgia Tech Researcher Nandita Puri Explains the Future of AI-Generated Therapeutics
Q: Where does a lot of the time and money get burned in traditional drug discovery, and how does AI change that?
Most effort is spent sifting through fragmented, non-interconnected literature and datasets to identify targets and mechanisms; AI helps connect genes, proteins, and pathways across hundreds of databases, enabling faster, more accurate hypothesis generation and a shorter path from discovery to clinical testing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cloud Wars Live

What is Cloud Wars Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on cloud vendors through a business lens, pairing industry analysis with practitioner insights. Episodes spotlight enterprise AI, data governance, API policies, and AI-driven transformations from major players like SAP, Workday, Microsoft, and AWS, often featuring CIOs, COOs, and CTOs discussing strategy, governance, and ecosystem partnerships. A standout pattern is the emphasis on enterprise-scale AI, data-centric platforms, and practical paths for customers to modernize while maintaining governance and security. The host frequently highlights partnerships, acquisitions, and go-to-market moves as levers for shaping cloud adoption in large organizations, making the content especially valuable for decision-makers evaluating... more

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Recent guests on Cloud Wars Live include:

1. Kris Billmaier
2. Cedric Wells
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4. Vipin Samar
5. Ed Grant
6. Andy Kofoid
7. Jan Gilg
8. Robbie Morrison

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