In this show I get over-excited about AI/ML (sorry Martijn and Mandy!) We have a great discussion around A.I. in general and also A.I. in the world of Data center and Cloud. Mandy shares her views on A.I. in consumerism (Tesla, thermostats, chat-bots) whilst Martijn ponders the often tricky...
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Cloud Technologist Show – E3 – DevOps!
Hi Everyone, We’re really on a roll now! I’m pleased to share with you episode three of the Cloud Technologist Show. This time we’re talking all about DevOps. If you ever wanted a “concise” definition of what DevOps is, all three of us give it a go (Warning: concise...
Continue reading...Cloud Operating Model – What’s the Point? – Blog
NB: This article was adapted from a video I recorded for YouTube, here. Something that’s come up recently in conversations with enterprises is the topic of building a cloud operating model. No, I don’t mean cloud architecture, nor do I mean cloud management per say, but a model to...
Continue reading...Cloud Technologist Show – E2 – Cloud Operating Model
Hi Everyone, It’s that time again, time to announce episode 2 of the Cloud Technologist Show!! Today, Martijn, Mandy and myself talk about the importance of building a Cloud Operating Model. As a business embarking on a multi-cloud transformation, you probably already have an application strategy (maybe based on...
Continue reading...Infographic – Cloud Operating Model
I’m currently spending a lot of time talking with customers about the value of building a cloud operating model. Its a term the industry as a whole has adopted, but at 10,000 feet, what is it and what’s it for? I made this infographic to show some highlights…
Continue reading...Cloud Technologist Show – E1 – The Pilot
Hey Everyone, Today I’m proud to share with you the pilot episode of the Cloud Technologist Show! Often as a technologist group, the three of us (Myself, Mandy Storbakken and Martijn Baecke) set up a zoom call and catch up. We usually end up discussing current trends in the...
Continue reading...AI in the DC – How we got here and why we need it more than ever
Datacentre < > Cloud CLOUD!…….Great, now I have your attention, let’s talk about data centers. Data centers, remember those? Yes, it’s what we used to call Private Clouds before they were known as clouds. What about Co-los? Yes, those shared data centers we used before they were called Public...
Continue reading...The Importance of Cloud Management
70% of digital transformation initiatives fail. Here are some ways in which a proper Cloud Management Platform is essential to successfully linking the business to IT. I’ve knocked up this document with some typical findings in conversations with customers. Feel free to download, or share!
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