{"id":193,"date":"2025-05-05T14:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T11:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/us\/2025\/05\/05\/introducing-cloudscapes-the-podcast-navigating-europes-cloud\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T14:37:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T11:37:00","slug":"introducing-cloudscapes-the-podcast-navigating-europes-cloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/blog\/introducing-cloudscapes-the-podcast-navigating-europes-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Cloudscapes: The Podcast Navigating Europe\u2019s Cloud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UpCloud, we understand that cloud infrastructure can be complex \u2014 especially for business leaders juggling growth, compliance, and innovation in today\u2019s fast-moving digital world. That\u2019s why we created <strong>Cloudscapes<\/strong>, a new podcast tailored for European decision-makers who want to make smarter, more confident choices in their cloud journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subscribe now on <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7xrI9GSe86M3CmkiqoVjPO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/cloudscapes\/id1809956924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UpCloudLtd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> and be part of our growing community that\u2019s building a smarter, more secure European cloud ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/media\/upcloud-podcast-behind-the-scenes.jpg\" alt=\"A glimpse behind the scenes of the Cloudscapes podcast.\" class=\"wp-image-50548\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is <em>Cloudscapes<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In each episode of<em> Cloudscapes<\/em>, we simplify cloud complexities and spark meaningful conversations at the intersection of business and technology. Our guests offer practical insights, real-world examples, and fresh perspectives from across Europe\u2019s digital landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re working in SaaS, eCommerce, fintech, cybersecurity, web hosting or other digital services, <em>Cloudscapes<\/em> connects you with the trends, tools, and ideas shaping the future of the European cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In each episode, our hosts \u2014 <strong>Janikka Jokinen<\/strong>, Senior Account Executive, and <strong>Teppo Suominen<\/strong>, Team Coach \u2014 are joined by experts from across the European tech ecosystem. Together, they explore topics like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cloud migration and modernisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data sovereignty and the future of European cloud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kubernetes adoption made simple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity in the cloud age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scaling digital platforms and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building businesses on cloud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every conversation is grounded in the realities of today\u2019s cloud landscape \u2014 offering real-world examples, best practices, and actionable ideas for digital leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Season 1: Now being released!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first season includes <strong>10 episodes<\/strong>, released every other week and available in both <strong>audio and video<\/strong> formats. We\u2019ll feature a range of guests from across our customer and partner network \u2014 from fast-scaling startups to experienced cloud professionals \u2014 all sharing how they approach digital infrastructure, growth, and resilience in the European market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two episodes are already available, a first \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/540QdAMNkHnhdO6gkKHTaK?si=IPMr4TWZS1WP_z9_s0BMoA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Meet the Hosts<\/strong><\/a>\u2019 episode to set the tone, introduce the format and our two hosts <strong>Janikka Jokinen<\/strong> and <strong>Teppo Suominen<\/strong>, and our first guest episode \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/1aeruIaGtYK8Tpl16zMLOt?si=RqyxghtUS7qwcwcIHSEfMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Scaling Smart: Hailey HR on Agility, Compliance &amp; European Cloud<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2019 <\/strong>with <a href=\"https:\/\/haileyhr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hailey HR<\/a>, a rising star in Europe\u2019s HR tech landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this conversation, we explore how they\u2019ve managed to scale rapidly while navigating the complexities of data protection and compliance in one of the most tightly regulated industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hailey HR shares how they built their infrastructure with privacy and trust in mind from day one \u2014 including their choice to partner with a European cloud provider to ensure full alignment with GDPR and data sovereignty expectations. But the episode goes beyond technical decisions. We talk about what it means to put people first \u2014 both in how they build HR software and in the infrastructure choices that support modern work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This episode offers valuable insights for anyone building cloud-native products in regulated industries or expanding across Europe. Whether you\u2019re facing compliance hurdles, debating infrastructure trade-offs, or just want to hear how a fast-growing SaaS company thinks about long-term cloud strategy \u2014 this is a <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/1aeruIaGtYK8Tpl16zMLOt?si=RqyxghtUS7qwcwcIHSEfMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">must-listen<\/a> and it is only the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join the Conversation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tune in and subscribe now on <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7xrI9GSe86M3CmkiqoVjPO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/cloudscapes\/id1809956924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UpCloudLtd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> to explore how European businesses are building secure, future-ready cloud solutions\u2014one conversation at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At UpCloud, we understand that cloud infrastructure can be complex \u2014 especially for business leaders juggling growth, compliance, and innovation in today\u2019s fast-moving digital world. 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