In this special episode of “The Sound of Tech to Come,” hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Maurice Kevenaar and Jonah May, both Veeam Vanguards and leaders in the Veeam User Group community, join the podcast to discuss the upcoming Veeam Community Hackathon. The episode dives into the excitement surrounding the second annual Veeam Community Hackathon, highlighting what participants can expect and how the event has evolved from its inaugural year.

The conversation covers the spirit of hackathons, the lessons learned from last year’s event, and the opportunities for anyone in the community—even those without coding experience—to get involved. Maurice and Jonah also provide details on how to sign up, the timeline for the hackathon, and the benefits of participating, from learning new skills to networking within the Veeam community.

Key Takeaways

• Inclusive and Fun: The hackathon is open to everyone, regardless of coding experience, and emphasizes community building, creativity, and fun.
• Learning Opportunities: Participants can step out of their comfort zones, try their hands at coding, presenting, or problem-solving, and gain new skills in a supportive environment.
• Evolution from Last Year: This year’s hackathon has been extended to three days, with additional time for team formation and brainstorming, reflecting feedback from last year’s participants.

How to Join: Sign-ups are open until September 6th, with the hackathon kicking off on September 20th. Interested participants can visit Veeam’s hackathon site to register.

https://veeamhackathon.com/sign-up/

@JonahMay and (@mkevenaar) are back with a new round for the Veeam Community Hackathon. This year they are joined by @jos.maliepaard and @Mayhem, who will be helping organising this event.

Tools and Support: The event will primarily use GitHub and Discord, with additional support sessions available to help participants get familiar with these tools.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Craig Dalrymple, Inside Solution Architect at 11:11 Systems and Veeam Vanguard, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Craig shares his experiences at the event, his role at 11:11 Systems, and the importance of networking and community engagement at VeeamON.

The conversation covers Craig's transition from technical roles to pre-sales, the benefits of the new VeeamON venue, and the ongoing partnership between 11:11 Systems and Veeam. Craig also reflects on the value of networking opportunities and the collaborative atmosphere at the event.

Key Takeaways Career

• Transition to Pre-Sales: Craig discusses his shift from hands-on technical roles to pre-sales, emphasizing the opportunity to engage directly with customers and solve their problems.
• New VeeamON Venue: Highlights the benefits of the new venue in Florida, noting the closer, more intimate environment that facilitates easier networking and community engagement.
• Innovative Collaborations: Shares insights into the partnership between 11:11 Systems, AWS, and Veeam, focusing on delivering innovative data protection solutions and simplifying cloud storage.
• Networking at VeeamON: Reflects on the value of networking at VeeamON, the importance of community engagement, and the positive atmosphere of the event.
• Ongoing Partnership: Discusses the strong partnership between 11:11 Systems and Veeam, highlighting their commitment to delivering high-quality services and solutions in a changing market.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Ian Sanderson, Director, Recovery & Data Protection at 11:11 Systems and Veeam Vanguard, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Ian shares insights into his role at 11:11 Systems, the evolution of his career from technical roles to product management, and the company's innovative data protection solutions.

The conversation covers the transition from hands-on engineering to product management, the advantages of the new VeeamON venue, and the collaborative innovations between 11:11 Systems, AWS, and Veeam. Ian also reflects on the community engagement and networking opportunities at the event.

Key Takeaways

• Career Transition to Product Management: Ian discusses his shift from hands-on engineering to product management, emphasizing the broader perspective and engagement with various business functions.
• New VeeamON Venue: Highlights the benefits of the new venue in Florida, noting the closer, more intimate environment that facilitates easier networking and community engagement.
• Innovative Collaborations: Shares insights into the partnership between 11:11 Systems, AWS, and Veeam, focusing on simplifying object storage with a consumption model that's easy to understand.
• Community and Networking: Reflects on the value of community engagement at VeeamON, the importance of networking, and the positive atmosphere of the event.
• Future Directions: Discusses 11:11 Systems' focus on innovation in data protection and the ongoing collaboration with Veeam to bring disruptive solutions to the market.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Frank Cotto, Principal Solution Architect at Progress, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Frank shares insights into his role at Progress and the company's focus on infrastructure monitoring, security, and network monitoring through their product lines, including Flowmon and LoadMaster.

The conversation delves into the integration between Flowmon and Veeam, highlighting the benefits of using Flowmon's network detection and response capabilities to enhance Veeam's incident response. Frank also discusses the importance of proactive threat detection, the role of community engagement, and Progress's support for the Veeam Vanguard program.

Key Takeaways

• Integration with Veeam: Frank explains how Flowmon integrates with Veeam, using network detection and response capabilities to enhance incident management and prevent reinfection.
• Proactive Threat Detection: Emphasizes the importance of detecting and responding to threats proactively, reducing the risk of data breaches and ensuring secure backups.
• Community Engagement: Highlights Progress's commitment to nurturing the tech community, including support for the Veeam Vanguard program and providing NFR licenses to members.
• Networking at VeeamON: Reflects on the positive experiences and valuable networking opportunities at VeeamON 2024, underscoring the event's focus on connecting with the right audience.
• Role of Flowmon: Describes Flowmon's capabilities in network observability and anomaly detection, offering lightweight, scalable solutions for both netops and secops.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Shane Williford, System Architect at North Kansas City Schools and Veeam Legend, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Shane shares his experiences at this year's event, reflecting on the new venue, networking opportunities, and his upcoming session on Veeam components on Linux.

The conversation covers Shane's transition to using Linux for Veeam components, the value of networking at VeeamON, and his thoughts on the differences and improvements at the event compared to previous years. Shane also shares his views on the Veeam Village and the overall community focus at VeeamON 2024.

Key Takeaways

• Transition to Linux: Shane discusses his journey to using Linux for Veeam components, emphasizing the benefits and ease of implementation.
• Networking Opportunities: Highlights the importance of networking at VeeamON, facilitated by the new venue's design, which encourages interaction and community engagement.
• Community Focus: Reflects on the community-centric aspects of VeeamON 2024, noting the opportunities for networking and collaboration with other attendees and Veeam employees.
• Event Atmosphere: Shares his positive impressions of the new venue, appreciating the intimacy and convenience it offers compared to previous locations.
• Feedback on Veeam Village: Provides constructive feedback on the Veeam Village, suggesting a stronger community focus for future events.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Darren Warner, Head of Technology at McGrath Estate Agents, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Darren, who has been a Veeam customer for over a decade, shares his experiences with Veeam's solutions and discusses the transformative impact of Veeam Data Cloud on their operations.

The conversation covers the evolution of Veeam's product offerings, the efficiency gains achieved with Veeam Data Cloud, and the elimination of the need for a dedicated backup admin. Darren also reflects on the changes he has observed from the first VeeamON event to the 10th anniversary and shares his positive experience as a VIP attendee at this year's event.

Key Takeaways

• Long-term Veeam Use: Darren shares his decade-long experience with Veeam, highlighting the reliable performance and continuous innovation of Veeam's solutions.
• Efficiency Gains with Veeam Data Cloud: Emphasizes the significant efficiency gains and the elimination of the need for a dedicated backup admin, allowing the team to focus on other critical tasks.
• Evolution of Veeam Products: Discusses the breadth and depth of Veeam's product offerings today compared to the early days, showcasing the company's growth and innovation.
• VIP Experience at VeeamON: Reflects on the benefits of the VIP program at VeeamON 2024, including special workshops, curated sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities for executive leaders.
• Event Growth and Atmosphere: Highlights the growth and positive changes in VeeamON events over the years, from the first event in Las Vegas to the 10th anniversary in Florida, noting the tightly compact and engaging venue.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, William Bell from PhoenixNAP joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. William, with nearly 20 years at PhoenixNAP, shares insights into the company's evolution from a data center and VMware cloud provider to a global infrastructure platform focused on reimagining the data center experience through composable infrastructure and on-demand services.

The conversation covers PhoenixNAP's shift towards bare metal and composable infrastructure, the challenges and strategies of transitioning from traditional multi-tenant environments, and the importance of partnerships in providing agile and scalable solutions. William also discusses the impact of recent industry changes, such as the Broadcom acquisition of VMware, and the future of disaster recovery and on-demand infrastructure.

Key Takeaways

• Composable Infrastructure: William explains the concept of composable infrastructure, emphasizing its ability to provide on-demand, scalable resources through infrastructure as code technologies.
• Transition Challenges: Discusses the difficulties and strategies involved in moving from traditional multi-tenant environments to bare metal and composable infrastructure, highlighting the need for scale and efficient resource management.
• Partnerships and Agility: Highlights the importance of partnerships in providing agile and scalable solutions, enabling service providers to leverage PhoenixNAP's capabilities for more compelling margin profiles.
• Industry Impact: Reflects on the challenges posed by the Broadcom acquisition of VMware and the evolving nature of VMware's platform, stressing the need for adaptability in the rapidly changing IT landscape.
• Future of Disaster Recovery: Emphasizes the shift towards on-demand disaster recovery solutions, driven by advancements in network speed and storage technology, and the need for cost-effective, flexible DR options.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Matt Price from Object First joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Matt, a longtime attendee of VeeamON, shares insights into Object First's exclusive focus on providing the best storage solutions for Veeam. He discusses the company's growth, technological advancements, and the excitement surrounding their latest product releases and upgrades.

The conversation heads into the importance of immutability in data backups, the strategic enhancements Object First has implemented, and the expanding global footprint of the company. Matt also reflects on the atmosphere of VeeamON 2024, highlighting the productive and tight-knit nature of the event and the meaningful interactions with attendees.

Key Takeaways

• Technological Advancements: Discusses key upgrades, including the transition to Network Time Security (NTS) and the significant enhancements with Veeam's SOBR API, allowing for greater scalability and performance.
• Importance of Immutability: Stresses the critical role of immutable data backups in ensuring data security and protection against ransomware, highlighting Object First's solutions in this area.
• Global Expansion: Shares the successful rollout of Object First's products in the US, Europe, and plans for further expansion in the APJ region, reflecting the growing demand and adoption of their solutions.
• Engaging Event Atmosphere: Reflects on the tight-knit and productive environment at VeeamON 2024, with meaningful conversations and strong engagement from attendees, showcasing the value of in-person interactions.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Jason Garbis, founder and principal at Numberline Security, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Jason goes into his extensive experience with Zero Trust security strategies, discussing the evolution of the concept and its crucial role in modern cybersecurity. The conversation explores the foundational principles of Zero Trust, its implementation, and the importance of integrating Zero Trust with data backup and recovery systems.

Jason shares insights on how Zero Trust can significantly enhance security by assuming breaches and segmenting access meticulously. He also discusses the synergy between Veeam and Object First in creating a robust Zero Trust data resilience framework, emphasizing the need for immutability in data backups to protect against malicious attacks.

Key Takeaways

• Foundational Principles of Zero Trust: Jason outlines the key principles of Zero Trust, such as assuming breaches and enforcing least privilege access, to enhance security across enterprises.
• Importance of Immutability: Emphasizes the critical role of immutable data backups in preventing malicious actors from compromising data, highlighting real-world examples of successful recovery due to immutability.
• Integration with Data Backup: Discusses the collaboration between Veeam and Object First to implement Zero Trust data resilience, showcasing how this integration strengthens overall security.
• Practical Implementation: Provides practical advice on starting the Zero Trust journey using existing infrastructure and the importance of continuously improving security measures.
• Resources and Further Learning: Encourages listeners to explore resources from Numberline Security and Object First for a deeper understanding of Zero Trust data resilience and its benefits.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Dave Russell, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Veeam Software, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024.

Dave shares his insights into the dynamic environment of the event and the importance of face-to-face interactions for gathering valuable feedback from partners, customers, and analysts. The conversation looks into Veeam's approach to listening and adapting to user needs, highlighting the importance of feedback in shaping the company's strategic direction.

Dave and Anthony discuss the significant topics of hypervisor choices and their implications, particularly in the context of Broadcom and VMware, as well as the critical focus on cybersecurity. The episode also explores the atmosphere of the event, the success of various sessions, and the key announcements that resonated with the audience, such as the introduction of Linux in Version 13 and advancements in Active Directory (EntraID) integration.

Key Takeaways

1. Value of Listening and Interaction: Dave emphasizes Veeam's commitment to listening to its community and the unmatched value of in-person interactions for gathering insights and feedback.
2. Strategic Discussions on Hypervisor Choices: The conversation highlights the strategic importance of hypervisor choices, particularly in the context of Broadcom and VMware, and the ongoing discussions around this topic.
3. Cybersecurity Focus: Dave underscores the continuous importance of cybersecurity, touching on Veeam's recent Ransomware Trends report and the acquisition of Coveware for incident response.
4. Event Atmosphere and Engagement: The venue and setup of VeeamON 2024 are praised for fostering togetherness and interaction among attendees, enhancing the overall event experience.
5. Exciting Announcements: Significant announcements, including the introduction of Linux in version 13 and advancements in Active Directory integration, are highlighted as key moments that resonated with the audience.

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In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Ray Heffer, Field CISO for the Americas at Veeam Software, discusses his journey in the cybersecurity field, from tackling early cyber threats as an IT manager to his strategic position at Veeam. With a career spanning over twenty years, Ray touches on key aspects of cybersecurity, including the need for education, integrating data protection with incident response, and navigating governance, risk management, and compliance.

The conversation also covers the Field CISO role's intricacies, how data protection and cybersecurity intersect, and the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies such as AI and deepfakes. Heffer's experience sheds light on the evolving nature of cybersecurity strategies and how Veeam is addressing these challenges to protect digital environments effectively.

• Ray Heffer shares his cybersecurity journey and insights as Veeam's Field CISO.
• Discusses the transition from traditional IT roles to strategic cybersecurity positions.
• Emphasizes the importance of integrating data protection with incident response strategies.
• Explores the impact of AI and ransomware-as-a-service on the cybersecurity industry.
• Highlights the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the role of education in combating threats.

1. Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Heffer's journey highlights the evolution of cybersecurity from its nascent stages to its current complexity, underscoring the continuous need for adaptation and education in the field.

2. Strategic Role of Field CISO: The discussion reveals the strategic nature of the Field CISO role, focusing not just on technical aspects but also on guiding enterprises through cybersecurity challenges and aligning technological strategies with business objectives.

3. Importance of Incident Response and Data Protection Integration: A significant focus is placed on the necessity for enterprises to integrate their data protection strategies with incident response plans, emphasizing the role of immutable backups in ransomware defense.

4. Impact of Emerging Technologies: Heffer touches on the potential threats and challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI and deepfakes, highlighting the importance of staying ahead in cybersecurity measures.

5. Ransomware-as-a-Service: The conversation sheds light on the sophistication and business-like operations of ransomware groups, illustrating the critical need for effective security measures and the dangers of underestimating these threats.