Scott Raino

So incredibly excited to announce that, starting Today, Canadian organizations can run Generative AI workloads with Google Cloud, completely in Canada, including data stored at rest, and processing for Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash. This is crucial for organizations that need to ensure their data remains in Canada! https://lnkd.in/gmA-QNS3 #generativeai #ai #cloudcomputing #googlecloud #cloud #google #machinelearning #ml

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AI is revolutionizing how we work, and Google Cloud is at the forefront of this transformation. We’re excited to bring the Gen AI Labs franchise to the Public Sector audience in Ottawa, targeting developers and practitioners who want to get hands-on with Google Cloud. At Gen AI Labs: Ottawa attendees can expect to be hands-on for 3+ hours: - Learning how to analyze documents, audio and video for insights, and process images, video, audio, and text simultaneously - Generating contextually relevant LLM responses using their own data - Discovering how Gemini can be used for code analysis and application development

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Navigate the ever-changing #AI and #ML landscape with Red Hat and Carahsoft! Explore #RedHat's OpenShift AI capabilities through use cases tailored to your team's unique IT requirements in Canada on September 17: https://ow.ly/K7p330sFQbW

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Great session from AWS Re:Invent showing how Air Canada uses Managed OpenShift on AWS (ROSA) to accelerate their application modernization journey. #redhat #aws #openshift https://lnkd.in/gETQz5ft

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By implementing the #QRadar #SIEM solution from IBM, Mohawk College gained full #visibility into its distributed networks and accelerated threat detection and #remediation. See the results 👇

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Ask Microsoft Copilot questions about your Azure environment and get personalized recommendations—all in natural language. Learn how to simplify cloud operations with Copilot in Azure: https://lnkd.in/ecMYg_nH #MSBuild #MicrosoftCanada #MSFTAdvocate #Copilot #Azure

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📣 Discover how #RancherPrime is transforming enterprise #Kubernetes management and Platform Engineering! Check out this blog post and watch Erin Quill, SUSE’s Principal Technical Marketing Manager, demonstrate the power and simplicity of Rancher Prime in our latest video. 👉 Learn how to master Kubernetes effortlessly here: https://okt.to/cLmuY8

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📣 Discover how #RancherPrime is transforming enterprise #Kubernetes management and Platform Engineering! Check out this blog post and watch Erin Quill, SUSE’s Principal Technical Marketing Manager, demonstrate the power and simplicity of Rancher Prime in our latest video. 👉 Learn how to master Kubernetes effortlessly here: https://okt.to/Cm4BjR

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Search, analyze, and act on high-volume, high-granularity streaming data across different sources in real time with new Microsoft Fabric capabilities. Learn how: https://lnkd.in/eEf2yXP5 #MSBuild #MicrosoftFabric #MicrosoftCanada #MSFTAdvocate

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Effortlessly Manage File Storage on AWS with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is a fully managed cloud file system service that offers NetApp's proven data management capabilities. It allows you to easily migrate file-based applications and data to the AWS cloud without having to modify your applications. This simplifies file storage management and takes advantage of the scalability and security features of the AWS cloud. More about this topic on AWS official site. And if you want to find out more about cloud cost optimization visit https://umbrelly.cloud/

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🎉 Day 2 of #DevOpsDaysHalifax kept the momentum strong, just like Day 1! Here's a quick rundown: Key talks that sparked ideas: • 🚀 Tim Ludikar’s talk, "Leverage Kubernetes to Supercharge Your Container Builds," showcased how Kubernetes can revolutionize CI/CD pipelines, driving both efficiency and security. • 🔓 In "Unwind: Breaking the Psychology of Cloud Vendor Lock-in," Billy Thompson delved into the psychological aspects of vendor lock-in, offering strategies for adopting a cloud-agnostic approach. • 🔮 Jan de Vries, in his session "What does a future proof organisation look like?", unveiled key elements of resilient organizations by employing Appreciative Inquiry and First Principle Thinking. • 🔍 Budhaditya Bhattacharya’s "Bad API observability: 7 anti-patterns you must avoid" pinpointed common pitfalls in API observability and provided solutions for enhancing the user experience. • 📞 Ken DeSouza’s "On-call doesn't need to suck" offered strategies for making on-call rotations more humane and effective, especially in growing organizations. • 📊 "Efficient Cloud Application Monitoring with Grafana API Integration" by Syed Usman Ahmad introduced advanced Grafana features that enhance cloud application monitoring and visualization. • 🔧 Hart Ripley’s "Unlocking Efficiency with Self-Service Automation" introduced the concept of an Automation Services Layer, designed for flexible, multi-vendor environments. • ⚡ Tianyi Li’s talk, "Build Smarter, Develop Faster," discussed optimizing testing and build processes within CI/CD to boost developer productivity. • 🤖 In "Don't let AI or tools do all work for you," Frank Boucher explored the role of AI in DevOps, emphasizing how to effectively leverage new tools without losing human expertise. The Open Spaces session was a game-changer. I joined the "What the Hell is Happening in the Job Market" discussion, which was both enlightening and reassuring. 🤝 Special thanks to Ivan Kobe and Frank Boucher for their invaluable insights for students and job seekers navigating these challenging times. These two days have been a whirlwind of learning, networking, and growth. The blend of technical knowledge and industry trends has been truly enriching. 📚💡 Frank Boucher's talk on AI in DevOps was my favorite, offering a balanced view of embracing new technologies while maintaining human expertise. A huge shoutout to the organizers of DevOpsDays Halifax 2024! 🙌 Their hard work and dedication made this event unforgettable. And a special mention to Carmen Huidobro for being such an energetic and engaging host today. Your enthusiasm was contagious! Already excited to see what DevOpsDays Halifax 2025 has in store! #DevOpsDaysHalifax #DevOps #TechConference #ContinuousLearning #CloudComputing #Kubernetes #Grafana #JobMarket #Networking #AI

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🤔 Unlock revenue tied to data streaming or keep your focus on the rest of your roadmap? Good news: that’s a choice you no longer need to make—the Confluent OEM Program is here to empower you to do both! MSPs, CSPs, and ISVs, don’t miss out—learn more about the program on our blog!

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Discovery is a critical area for all sales teams. My latest video discusses how and where the presales team should be involved : https://lnkd.in/ef29xkqm

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