#138 Evolution of Cloud
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on 2023-05-16 00:00:00 +0000
with Darren W Pulsipher, Sam Ceccola,
In this episode Darren interviews Ken White from Dell Technology about how Cloud technology is more than technology, but a process and cultural change in organizations.
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#itgovernance #governance #training #multicloud
The evolution of cloud computing is one of the most significant technological advancements of the last decade. The cloud is transitioning from a simple concept to a complex and ubiquitous system that now dominates business operations and strategies. As Ken White from Dell Technologies tells us, the cloud is no longer a single location or a one size fits all solution. Instead, it is everything, everywhere.
With hyper scalers like Amazon and Azure expanding constantly, the cloud represents a consistent experience across platforms with predictability in performance and cost. However, hidden fees exist, particularly when moving data in and out of the cloud. It is essential for companies considering the cloud to fully adopt a cloud mindset concerned with consistency and predictability, as well as flexibility, performance, and security. While some executives are attracted to the cloud for its potential to reduce costs and IT management, it is essential to remember that it cannot solve every issue and is not a one-way street. The cloud can ultimately improve operations, increase efficiency and ultimately deliver a better experience for businesses and customers alike, provided a well-planned operational mindset is adopted.
If you’re in the business world, you’ve likely heard about the cloud, but have you heard about the cloud mindset? It’s a way of approaching technology that enables adaptability, portability, and predictability regarding cloud workloads and costs. That means you can develop portable applications across different ecosystems and choose where workloads land based on business requirements, not just technical constraints. It also means you can predict and control costs, a welcome relief in an ever-changing technological landscape.
But changing mindsets is challenging, especially for organizations accustomed to a particular way of operating. This is where training and a commitment to continuous learning come in. Organizations that successfully adopt the cloud mindset prioritize a positive user experience, are willing to adapt to new architectures, and learn and change as technology evolves.
Adopting the cloud mindset doesn’t mean you’ll have to fire all your IT people and move everything to the cloud. Instead, it’s about training your workforce and rethinking your organizational philosophy. With a suitable management layer and a focus on flexibility and agility, organizations can unlock the benefits of the cloud for their businesses and enhance the experiences of their end-users, whether they’re developers or customers.
Considering a cloud strategy, you must understand that you may experience failure. Moving applications to the cloud isn’t always straightforward and can come at a cost. However, your chances of success are much higher with the right consistency and governance.
Consistency doesn’t necessarily mean a single pane of glass, but it does mean having a standard process for managing and deploying workloads and infrastructure. It also includes consistency with governance, processes, and workflows. This level of consistency ensures that everyone in your organization understands how to manage the cloud.
Cloud adoption failures are only sometimes avoidable, but repatriation may be an option to bring your workload back to an on-premises solution. However, this option can also be costly, so weighing the short-term and long-term benefits is essential.
Containers can also make a difference in cloud adoption by eliminating problems associated with moving applications to the cloud. But remember, no silver bullet will solve all your cloud adoption issues.
Overall, the key to success with a cloud strategy is to focus on consistency and understanding the costs involved in moving to the cloud. With these factors in mind, your chances of success are much greater.