In this episode, we sit down with storage veteran Mike McGee — a man who’s touched more data than most of us have clicked in a lifetime — to talk all things Nutanix Files. From the early days of 8MB hard drives to today's petabyte-scale deployments, Mike walks us through how Files has evolved into a hybrid-cloud-ready, VDI-friendly, ransomware-aware beast of a platform.

We unpack:

-The eternal IT debate: Storage vs. Networking vs. Compute
-How distributed shares are making life easier for VDI users
-Why ransomware protection isn’t an afterthought anymore
-And yes… even how Nutanix helps store millions of cat videos

Whether you're a sysadmin, cloud architect, or just someone who appreciates a well-balanced file system, this episode’s got something for you.

🧠 Learn something new. 🛠️ Take a test drive. 

From Megabytes to Petabytes: A Storage Veteran’s Guide to the Future

This episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse Season 2 explores how IT leaders can prepare for the next phase of cloud-native innovation. Grounded in key insights from the seventh annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index report, Nutanix experts uncover what’s driving the rise of containerized applications and what it means for the future of IT, including:

-Why nearly 90% of organizations are now containerizing applications and how GenAI is driving the next wave of adoption.
-The strategic advantages of containerization, from scalability to portability, and the role Kubernetes plays in managing modern workloads and simplifying operations.
-Common gaps in perception between C-level leaders and IT teams around containerization maturity, and how to close the gap and achieve consensus.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast


AI Meets Cloud Native: The New Industry Standard

Tech influencer Alexis Bertholf believes in making networking cool again, but can this be extended to the cloud? To kickstart the series, Alexis talks about her work to simplify networking, its impact on making the cloud more accessible, and how shifting infrastructure into the hybrid cloud is easier than you think.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast

Making cloud cool again with Alexis Bertholf

Is there a smarter path to cloud transformation than refactoring or rehosting? We explore a third option that calls for leveraging existing market solutions with Ankita Gupta from Standard Chartered Bank. Discover why Ankita advises against reinventing the wheel and instead uses proven solutions to accelerate cloud adoption and reduce transformation risks.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast

Simplifying the cloud mindset with Ankita Gupta

As cloud operations scale, how do you gain visibility across all clouds? We uncover the top cloud security trends and challenges in Asia Pacific with Sanjay Yadave. We’ll also explore the role of cloud disaster recovery in minimizing risks and ways to cut its associated costs and complexities.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast

Securing the cloud as it scales with Sanjay Yadave

AI is accelerating cloud demand, but is your infrastructure ready? Ruben Arunasalam from Optimal explores how this UX-focused company is transforming user experiences through optimized cloud and AI integration. This compelling discussion highlights why companies must prioritize cloud optimization now to unlock AI's full potential, and how strategic investments create immediate efficiencies and future innovation opportunities.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast

Innovating in the cloud with Ruben Arunasalam

How do we put the theories and discussions from the five Nutanix Cloud Interlock episodes into practice? In the season finale, we invite Maksim Malygin back to the hot seat to focus on simplifying cloud adoption, scaling cloud operations and optimizing cloud efficiency. We also highlight real customer use cases to draw inspiration.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast

Seeing the cloud in action with Maksim Malygin

In this episode, Edd Hall discusses the latest cybersecurity developments making headlines on July 28, 2025. Topics include the Scattered Spider ransomware group’s attack on VMware ESXi, Microsoft’s licensing controversy with national security implications, the reemergence of BlackSuit as Chaos, and major breaches affecting Allianz Life, WordPress sites, and even a CIA intelligence portal. Tune in for expert insights on evolving cyber threats, outdated defenses, and the irony of cybercriminals exposing themselves.

Ransomware Evolution, Data Breaches, and Security Gaps

Think storage is boring? Think again. In this episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast, we dive into Nutanix Unified Storage 5.2—a release packed with game-changing features like metro availability on AHV, blazing GPU-ready performance, and files running natively in Azure. Whether you’re a cloud pro, storage geek, or just curious about the future of hybrid infrastructure, Steve McElfatrick delivers insights you won’t want to miss. Hit play and discover why NUS 5.2 isn’t just storage—it’s a whole new story.

From Azure to AI: Nutanix Unified Storage 5.2 Highlights

In this episode, Edd Hall discusses the latest developments in cybersecurity and technology. From critical Microsoft update issues and AI zero-click exploits to major data breaches affecting Allianz Life, New York Business Council, and TPG/iiNet, we cover the risks facing individuals and organizations today. Edd also explores ransomware attacks in the pharmaceutical sector and vulnerabilities discovered in GPT-5, highlighting the growing importance of proactive security measures and careful technology deployment.

Microsoft Update Issues, Allianz Life Breach, and GPT-5 Vulnerabilities

The Nutanix Community Podcast is a weekly podcast. It is an informal and technical look at topics around Nutanix, Cloud and the online IT community. It will serve as a campfire and coffee shop for the extended Nutanix community.

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

New tracks tagged #vmware