Cloud Computing and the 2010 World Game: Podcast Series

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Hostworks and SBS Podcast – Tuesday 7th September 2010

Listen to the experts talk about the pros and cons, debunk the myths, and give real world experiences of how cloud computing has changed business and what it can offer you.

Members of the Hostworks Technology, Strategy and Innovation team are joined by Matt Costain, Online Technical Director at SBS for this series of podcasts. The focus of the discussion is on cloud computing, including a detailed look at the online coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2010™ provided by SBS and supported by Hostworks.

Audio transcript: cloud computing sessions

Listen to the podcasts

  • Introduction [5:25]

    An overview of the podcast series.

  • EP1: Defining cloud computing [12:03]

    In this introductory episode, Matt Costain introduces us to the concepts of cloud computing and gives examples of how it is changing business in Australia.

  • EP2: The SBS Story [1:49]

    Matt Costain talks about the load on the SBS World Cup website during the peak load of the Ghana vs. Australia match in 2010.

  • EP3: Automating capacity in the cloud [3:58]

    Hostworks describes how it automates the process of increasing capacity within a cloud service.

  • EP4: Planning for the cloud [1:54]

    In the fourth episode of the series Matt Costain talks about the advantages of using cloud solutions in planning budgets and capacities.

  • EP5: Broadcast and the internet [6:22]

    In episode five Hostworks and Matt Costain talk about the convergence of broadcast and the Internet.

  • EP6: The challenges of online content [1:52]

    This episode focuses on the opportunities and challenges of providing online content and how cloud solutions can enable online content delivery.

  • EP7: How Hostworks can help [6:10]

    In the seventh episode of the series Hostworks discusses how its facilities and capabilities help the largest online brands in Australia.

  • EP8: Challenges [2:03]

    In episode 8 Matt Costain discusses the challenges facing ISPs and broadcasters when it comes to delivering online content, and the importance of the National Broadband Network.

  • EP9: Global best practice [4:26]

    In the penultimate episode of the series SBS and Hostworks talk about global best practices with broadcast services for non-traditional platforms.

  • EP10: Security [3:57]

    The final episode focuses on Hostworks together with Matt Costain discussing the security challenges presented by cloud computing.