From AI Labs to Warzones: Proteins, Drones & Dog Tech

In this episode, Jon and Lewis cover four wildly different stories, from Warfare to the impact of Trump conspiracies on Datacentres.

First up, Microsoft is investing $400 million to turn Switzerland into the next cloud capital. Is it for neutrality, Trump instability syndrome or just demand?

Then, we meet a glow-in-the-dark protein made by an AI called ESM3, because why not let machines start designing life?

Next, we detour into wartime sci-fi: Ukraine’s drone swarm attack: trucks, remote lids, and enough AI autopilot to cause substantial damage. Finally, we finish with Fi, a smart dog collar that integrates with your Apple Watch. Track your dog's steps, sleep, and GPS location. Why? Who knows!

All that, plus plenty of opinions, speculation, and the usual unpacking of what is going on in the Cloud, Tech and AI space.

Each week, Jon Shanks, CEO of cloud-native consultancy and product business Appvia, and tech evangelist Lewis Marshall, senior developer and AI enthusiast, analyse the biggest news stories that week, that are shaping Cloud, Data and AI.

Alongside their insight, they invite frontline leaders, Chief Technology Officers and engineering heads from established, cloud-powered organisations to share candid lessons from running real-world workloads at scale.

Together, they take the headlines and get to the facts, helping you keep track of the fast-paced Cloud market.

Expect straight-talking conversation, sharp analysis as they explore how emerging technology reshapes business and society.

Tune in each week to stay a step ahead of the future of tech.

• No. of episodes: 48
• Latest episode: 2025-06-15
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