When to choose private cloud over public cloud

Cloud solutions aren’t one size fits all. Unfortunately, too many organizations turn to a private or public cloud without fully considering their overall business goals, resulting in missed opportunities and unrealized value on their investment. 

In this episode of IT Availability Now, Edwina Murphy, Lead Cloud Specialist at Sungard AS, discusses what companies need to think about when shaping their cloud journey and how to avoid common pitfalls. Listen to the full episode to learn:

●        Questions businesses should ask themselves before blindly jumping to the cloud

●        Why organizations are quick to select public cloud and why that’s not always the answer

●        When to choose a private cloud over public cloud

●        Why cloud is more about business strategy than technology

●        Words of wisdom that will ensure a smoother path to the cloud

Brian Fawcett is a Senior Manager of Global Sales Engagement at Sungard AS. With over 15 years of experience in a range of industries, he specializes in forming enterprise-wide global talent and learning development programs. Brian has enriched corporate learning culture by matching organizational vision and core values to curricula, leading to application and impact.

Ed Murphy is the EMEA cloud specialist team lead, where she supports customers through complex challenges and helps them adopt creative, robust, efficient, secure and resilient cloud solutions to transform business. Ed holds over a decade of experience in working with private, public and hybrid cloud solutions and managed services.

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