{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646cf723f5ce1700110a830e/6685b5b2f364c6400824060d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"When Bubbles Become Clouds","description":"<p>[Repeat from November, 2023.]</p><p><br></p><p>For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at <a href=\"http://bubbletroublepodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://bubbletroublepodcast.com</a></p><p>You can learn more about Richard at <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/</a></p><p>More on Will Page at: <a href=\"https://pivotaleconomics.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://pivotaleconomics.com</a></p><p>(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)</p><p><br></p><p>In this engaging episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page welcome Liam Maxwell, former Chief Technology Officer for the British government and current AWS Senior Advisor, to delve into the transformative potential of the cloud. Together, they break down how cloud-based technologies are revolutionizing different sectors, from governments to private enterprises. Exploring clear cases such as the Ukrainian war situation or the everyday banking experience in Singapore, they highlight the impressive efficiency, flexibility, and speed offered by the cloud. The discussion also touches on the major productivity gains the cloud provides, the importance of building services centered on user needs, and how the digital economy is captured by government indices.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:14 Part One</p><p>01:32 Interview with Liam Maxwell</p><p>01:54 Liam's Journey in Tech and Government</p><p>02:25 The Impact of Cloud on Government Services</p><p>06:40 The Transition from Traditional IT to Cloud</p><p>15:25 The Role of AI in Cloud Adoption</p><p>19:24 The Ukraine War and the Role of Cloud</p><p>20:35 The Process of Moving Ukraine's Data to the Cloud</p><p>27:56 Reflections on the Impact of Cloud Technology</p><p>29:33 The Power of Decision Making in Amazon</p><p>30:26 Reflections on the UK Government's Test and Trace App</p><p>30:58 Part Two</p><p>31:27 The Impact of Cloud Technology on Productivity</p><p>32:01 The Economic Value of Cloud Technology</p><p>33:33 The Paradox of Technological Efficiency and Economic Growth</p><p>35:38 The Invisible Contributions of Transformative Technology</p><p>37:04 The Role of Cloud Technology in Government Services</p><p>39:00 The Challenges of Measuring the Impact of Tech Jobs</p><p>39:19 The Potential of Cloud Technology in Enhancing Public Services</p><p>51:57 The Impact of Tech Neologisms on Service Delivery</p><p>55:23 Closing Remarks and Reflections</p><p>56:25 Credits</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Magnificent Noise x Richard Kramer x Will Page"}