Tech Aunties Season 2 Episode 9 Show Notes

Gaming on the edge

In this episode of Tech Aunties we're diving deep into a specific edge use case with our first international guest, Philip Cote, CTO at Edgegap. We'll discuss the use cases that Edgegap is currently working on, including online gaming and how edge computing is revolutionizing the gaming industry.

Here's a quick episode breakdown:
Introductions
How do you move from technologist to CTO of a startup?
Introduction to Edgegap
How does Edgegap use edge computing for their clients in the gaming industry?
What other low-latency use cases does Edgegap solve?
What has changed in technologies for a solution like Edgegap to be feasible?
What does the Edgegap architecture look like?
What are microservices?
How did helping game studios modernize their titles?
How does Philip define the edge? Bonus: he describes what the future of the edge may look like.
What other technical advantages are there to using an edge platform such as Edgegap?
Does Edgegap use AI?
Tea Time! What will happen to virtual machines, especially with the VMware Broadcom acquisition?

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Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipcoteqc

https://edgegap.com

https://edgegap.com/blog-en/the-power-of-edge-computing

https://edgegap.com/blog-en/overcoming-latency-unlocking-distributed-cloud-s-performance-for-game-servers

https://edgegap.com/blog-en/reintroducing-edgegap-s-smart-fleet-manager

More about our guest

Philip Cote is a seasoned professional with over two decades of unwavering dedication to the hosting industry. His career has been a journey from technical architecture to the senior manager role. He has been a critical contributor to establishing and optimizing multi-million-dollar hosting facilities, where he has harnessed the power of technology to propel businesses to new heights.

At SAP, Philip served a diverse clientele of hundreds of the biggest eCommerce websites, stretching across the globe. His mission has always been continuously exploring innovative business practices, guiding his clients/partners to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

In his current role at Edgegap, Philip stands at the forefront of new approaches, supporting game studios in crafting cutting-edge experiences for their players. With his expertise in Edge computing, he understands the transformative potential it holds for the gaming industry. By harnessing the capabilities of Edge computing and implementing efficient microservices strategies, he is helping game developers push the boundaries of what's possible, delivering seamless and low-latency gaming experiences that players eagerly seek.

Tech Aunties Season 2 Episode 9 Show Notes
Gaming on the edge
In this episode of Tech Aunties we're diving deep into a specific edge use case with our first international guest, Philip Cote, CTO at Edgegap. We'll discuss the use cases that Edgegap is currently working on, including online gaming and how edge computing is revolutionizing the gaming industry.
Here's a quick episode breakdown:
<ul>
<li>Introductions</li>
<li>How do you move from technologist to CTO of a startup?</li>
<li>Introduction to Edgegap</li>
<li>How does Edgegap use edge computing for their clients in the gaming industry?</li>
<li>What other low-latency use cases does Edgegap solve?</li>
<li>What has changed in technologies for a solution like Edgegap to be feasible?</li>
<li>What does the Edgegap architecture look like?</li>
<li>What are microservices?</li>
<li>How did helping game studios modernize their titles?</li>
<li>How does Philip define the edge? Bonus: he describes what the future of the edge may look like.</li>
<li>What other technical advantages are there to using an edge platform such as Edgegap?</li>
<li>Does Edgegap use AI?</li>
<li>Tea Time! What will happen to virtual machines, especially with the VMware Broadcom acquisition?</li>
</ul>
Remember to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay curious and keep exploring the world of technology with us!
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipcoteqc
https://edgegap.com
https://edgegap.com/blog-en/the-power-of-edge-computing
https://edgegap.com/blog-en/overcoming-latency-unlocking-distributed-cloud-s-performance-for-game-servers
https://edgegap.com/blog-en/reintroducing-edgegap-s-smart-fleet-manager
More about our guest
Philip Cote is a seasoned professional with over two decades of unwavering dedication to the hosting industry. His career has been a journey from technical architecture to the senior manager role. He has been a critical contributor to establishing and optimizing multi-million-dollar hosting facilities, where he has harnessed the power of technology to propel businesses to new heights.
At SAP, Philip served a diverse clientele of hundreds of the biggest eCommerce websites, stretching across the globe. His mission has always been continuously exploring innovative business practices, guiding his clients/partners to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
In his current role at Edgegap, Philip stands at the forefront of new approaches, supporting game studios in crafting cutting-edge experiences for their players. With his expertise in Edge computing, he understands the transformative potential it holds for the gaming industry. By harnessing the capabilities of Edge computing and implementing efficient microservices strategies, he is helping game developers push the boundaries of what's possible, delivering seamless and low-latency gaming experiences that players eagerly seek.

In many cultures, "Aunties" are known for their experience and insight. Angelia McFarland and Gina Rosenthal are marketing and technology industry veterans who are spilling the "tea" on the future of these critical areas. In each episode, they take a hard look at trends in marketing and technology and share their experience and insights. Not only will you learn something new each episode, the aunties will challenge you to think through the hype and develop a healthy understanding of the trends affecting your future. 

Seasons 1 & 2 are sponsored by EOP Media and Digital Sunshine Solutions and can be found at this link. Season 3 welcomes a new Tech Auntie, Marian Newsome, who will join Gina Rosenthal to discuss all things AI. Season 3 episodes can be found here. 

In many cultures, "Aunties" are known for their experience and insight. Angelia McFarland and Gina Rosenthal are marketing and technology industry veterans who are spilling the "tea" on the future of these critical areas. In each episode, they take a hard look at trends in marketing and technology and share their experience and insights. Not only will you learn something new each episode, the aunties will challenge you to think through the hype and develop a healthy understanding of the trends affecting your future. 
Seasons 1 &amp; 2 are sponsored by EOP Media and Digital Sunshine Solutions and can be found at this <a href="https://techaunties.eopmedia.com">link</a>. Season 3 welcomes a new Tech Auntie, Marian Newsome, who will join Gina Rosenthal to discuss all things AI. Season 3 episodes can be found <a href="https://techaunties.com">here</a>.

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