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Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans

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 https://cloudwars.com for more.

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00:05:40

Oracle Jumps to #2; CEO Mike Sicilia: 'Custodians of...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/20

Welcome to the Cloud Wars Minute — your daily cloud news and commentary show. Each episode provides insights and perspectives around the “reimagination machine” that is the cloud.In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I highlight Oracle's rise to #2 in the Cloud Wars Top 10 rankings, driven by AI-led innovation and rapid cloud growth.Highlights00:06 — Oracle has surged from #3 to #2 in the Cloud Wars Top 10, driven by its focus on data as the foundation for AI innovation. Co-CEOs Mike Sicilia and Clay

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00:12:00

AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Why Value, Not Proofs of...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/19

In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, John Siefert, President and Founder of AIAC, sits down with Seth Bacon, Director of Innovation at RSM, to explore how organizations can move beyond AI hype and into real, measurable value. Their conversation dives into practical adoption, industry-specific use cases, and what attendees can expect from the 2026 AI Agent & Copilot Summit NA, where real-world outcomes, not proofs of concept, take center stage.Key TakeawaysIndustry-specific use cases:

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00:02:30

Google Introduces Gemini 3 Flash: Fast, Scalable AI...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/16

In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I break down how Google’s new Gemini 3 Flash delivers near-real-time AI performance with the speed, scale, and cost efficiency enterprises need as AI moves from Q&A to action.Highlights00:03 — Google has expanded its Gemini 3 model family with the introduction of Gemini 3 Flash, a model designed for speed without sacrificing quality. Gemini 3 Flash enables organizations to process data close to real time, and it's incredibly efficient, combining enhanced speed with

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00:14:03

Thomas Kurian Explains the Discipline Behind Google...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/15

Bob Evans sits down with Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, following Google Cloud’s rise to the #1 position on the Cloud Wars Top 10. Their conversation explores how Google Cloud’s customer-first philosophy, deep industry specialization, and long-term AI investments have reshaped its trajectory. Kurian shares how disciplined portfolio choices, partner ecosystems, and applied AI are helping customers innovate for the future rather than reinforce the past.Customer-Led Cloud StrategyThe Big

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00:05:00

CEO Thomas Kurian on #1 Google Cloud: 'Understand the...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/15

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I spotlight Thomas Kurian’s game-changing customer strategy at Google Cloud.Highlights00:03 — We’ve got a new number one on the Cloud Wars Top 10. That’s Google Cloud. They’ve leapfrogged Microsoft, and Oracle has moved up to the number two spot, with Microsoft coming in at number three. This is reflective of a very, very different business environment that we’re facing here at the beginning of the AI Economy.00:37 — I had the chance to speak with Google Cloud CEO

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00:16:56

AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Taylor Dorward Defines...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/14

Key TakeawaysOverview: Taylor defines accessibility as the "design and provision of products, services, environments, and information that can be easily used, accessed, and understood by everyone, especially those with disabilities." At its core, it’s about creating equitable experiences for all.Accessibility impacts: When noting the impacts of accessibility for organizations and businesses, Taylor explains that it offers ethical, financial, legal, and even SEO-related advantages, highlighting an

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00:02:58

Satya Nadella Outlines the Next Chapter in AI:...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/14

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I examine Satya Nadella’s call to shift AI focus from capabilities to societal contributions.Highlights00:21 — One of the leading voices in the AI Revolution, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, has outlined his vision for AI in a blog post. Nadella states that 2026 will be a pivotal year for AI. He says we are now past the initial discovery phase and entering a phase of widespread diffusion. Now is the time to hone in on real-world impact, to emphasize what needs to be

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00:30:09

Inside the Cloud Wars Top 10: How AI Is Redrawing the...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/13

Bob Evans, Founder of Cloud Wars, joins John Siefert, CEO, Cloud Wars and Dynamic Communities, to unpack one of the most dramatic reshuffles in the history of the Cloud Wars Top 10. Together, they explore what Bob calls “tectonic shifts” as Google Cloud rises to number one, Oracle surges to number two, and Microsoft slips to third. The conversation goes well beyond rankings, diving into AI platforms, enterprise outcomes, customer-driven innovation, and why growth, not size alone, defines cloud

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00:05:23

Cloud Wars Top 10: SAP Rises to #4, Palantir Rockets...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/13

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore the massive reshuffle in the Cloud Wars Top 10 driven by the rise of AI-first strategies. Later this morning, I'll expand upon these themes in a second fireside chat with my CEO, John Siefert, specifically focusing on numbers four through ten on the list.Highlights00:03 — We’ve got more big changes going on in the Cloud Wars Top 10. SAP moves up to number four. Palantir rockets from number 10 to number five. AWS tumbles from number four to number seven, and

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00:24:15

Google Cloud Takes No. 1 as Cloud Wars Top 10 Gets a...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/12

Bob Evans sits down with John Siefert to unveil major shifts in the Cloud Wars Top 10 rankings in this first of a two-episode series. The discussion centers on why Google Cloud now claims the number-one position, Oracle surges to number two, and Microsoft slides to number three after a historic run. Evans explains how customer empathy, ecosystem strength, security posture, leadership vision, and forward-looking execution — not just financial performance — drive the rankings.The Big Themes:The Cloud

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00:13:48

AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Bob McAdam, Tasklet, on...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/12

In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, host Giuseppe Ianni, Cloud Wars Analyst and thought leader, sits down with Bob McAdam, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Tasklet and a Programming Committee member for the 2026 AI Agent & Copilot Summit NA. Together, they explore how AI has evolved from hype to hands-on reality, what attendees can expect at this year’s summit, and why practical, ERP-focused use cases are now top of mind for partners and end users alike.Key TakeawaysFrom Talk to

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00:06:36

Google Cloud Jumps to #1 on Cloud Wars Top 10! Oracle...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/12

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I break down why Google Cloud now tops the Cloud Wars Top 10.Highlights00:08 — This week we have named Google Cloud as the new number one company on the Cloud Wars Top 10. Oracle has risen to number two. Microsoft slides down to number three. Microsoft’s held that top spot for four years. It’s three times bigger than Google Cloud, but there’s much more that goes into the Cloud Wars Top 10 than size alone.01:30 — We’ve got coming up a video with John Siefert, our CEO,

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00:02:16

New GPT-5.2 Model Enhances AI Agent Workflows in...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/09

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I look at the continued strength of the Microsoft–OpenAI partnership, despite past tensions, through the launch of GPT-5.2.Highlights00:12 — Microsoft has announced the general availability of OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 in Microsoft Foundry. It stated that introducing a new frontier model series, purposefully built to meet the needs of enterprise developers and technical leaders, is setting a new standard for a new era.00:39 — The GPT-5.2 series boasts deeper logical reasoning,

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00:05:39

The AI Economy: NVIDIA Drives Mercedes-Benz, Google...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/08

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I connect the dots between tech disruption and retail transformation.Highlights00:15 — We see now the true emergence from what I’ve called for a long time the AI Revolution, now into the AI Economy. NVIDIA, with a strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz, is not just Mercedes-Benz using a little bit of NVIDIA’s software inside its new cars. It's calling it an AI-driven car. Google then also stepped outside of the tech industry to buy an energy firm.01:15 — Could it be

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00:19:28

AI Rewards Process Discipline, Not Hype | Tinder on...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/07

Bonnie Tinder is the founder and CEO of Raven Intelligence, an independent B2B peer review site that amplifies the voice of the customer. She focuses on software customers, consulting partners, and software vendors and helps identify the best partners for their needs. In this episode of Cloud Wars Live, Bonnie and Bob explore why AI success hinges far more on implementation than hype. As the AI economy moves from experimentation to everyday business reality, Bonnie shares research-backed insights

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00:15:09

AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Columbus' Michael Simms...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/07

Key TakeawaysAdoption approach: Successful adoption of AI requires not only technical implementation but also strong data governance, strategic initiatives, and enterprise-level practices, explains Simms. While there is great potential across business solutions, challenges like hallucinations and poor adoption highlight the need for structured approaches and diverse expertise.Session selection: As a member of the Programming Committee Board, Simms explained his thinking behind evaluating session

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00:04:56

Larry Ellison: Oracle's Grand AI Plan for 2026

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/06

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I look at why private-data inferencing may be the next trillion-dollar AI marketHighlights00:28 — Larry Ellison's grand AI plan for 2026 is centered on the holy grail for CEOs, boards of directors, and business leaders. They’re looking to unlock the power of all their data for AI reasoning and inferencing. Oracle’s promise is that Oracle’s solutions are going to allow companies to be able to reason and do inferencing on all of their private data, and to do so very

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00:02:23

Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh on Building Trusted AI with IBM

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2026/01/05

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I share how big tech and Edtech are aligning to meet the challenges of rapid change.Highlights00:03 — IBM and Pearson have announced a partnership to create personalized learning products powered by AI. These products are designed for a wide range of businesses, public organizations, and educational institutions. Pearson aims to utilize watsonx Orchestrate and watsonx Governance to develop these products. Additionally, IBM will create a custom AI-powered learning

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00:16:58

AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Microsoft's Grant Dess...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2025/12/23

Key TakeawaysReflections: Grant reflects on last year's AI Agent & Copilot Summit, acknowledging the in-depth learning opportunities given the newness of AI at the time. Although it was the first year, he says it "felt like a really mature conference." The upcoming AI Agent & Copilot Summit can enable attendees to dig deeper into "how we actually accomplish things as a business, as an organization, and even as individuals.Session considerations: Looking forward to the event in March, Grant is

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00:02:19

AI-Enhanced Security: ServiceNow’s Bold Move with Armis

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2025/12/23

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore what ServiceNow’s potential $7B acquisition of Armis could mean for its cybersecurity strategy and its customers.Highlights00:06 — According to recent reports, ServiceNow is in advanced talks to acquire Armis, with more details expected to be announced in the coming days. Coverage from Bloomberg suggests that the deal could be worth up to $7 billion. I want to discuss what the introduction of Armis to the ServiceNow ecosystem could mean for customers.00:34 —

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