#194 Establishing Best-in-Class Multi-Cloud Strategy with Kieran Clulow, Director of Data Platforms at IAG and Stijn De Lathouwers, Head of Data Platforms and Engineering at Suncorp

#194 Establishing Best-in-Class Multi-Cloud Strategy with Kieran Clulow, Director of Data Platforms at IAG and Stijn De Lathouwers, Head of Data Platforms and Engineering at Suncorp

Author: Felipe Flores June 22, 2022 Duration: 37:03

This special episode is a recording from a live webinar we ran back in February as part of our Future proofing your data platforms online event covering how to establish a best in class multi-cloud strategy.

Felipe explored all aspects of a multi-cloud strategy, including simplifying your data architecture, regardless of whether your systems are running on-prem, in the cloud, or a combination of both and optimising your agility and efficiency across your cloud infrastructure.

Stijn explains that there are three main drivers that organisations should consider in a multi-cloud strategy: cost, optimisation and capability. Each cloud provider to a certain extent has the same capability, but they have their niches in certain products that they offer.

Kieran tells us that when you're on a multi-cloud journey, you need to go into it with your eyes open. People underestimate the process of how much it can cost and how long it can take in a big organisation.

So, what does it take to jump into a world of multi-cloud and is it right for your organisation? Tune in to this podcast to hear from Kieran and Stan on the best approach for a Multi-Cloud Strategy.

Enjoy the show!

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