Cloud Revisited - CIONET Belgium Community Event

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Cloud computing was hailed as the game-changing solution to modern business challenges—transforming how organisations operate, scale, and innovate. But as the technology matures, it’s time to take a step back and ask: Has cloud truly lived up to the hype, or are we overlooking its deeper complexities and hidden costs?
In this critical reflection, we’ll revisit the core promises of cloud—such as enabling product-oriented organisations, facilitating End-to-End accountability, managing vast data volumes, and mitigating obsolescence. But we’ll also challenge the narrative: Are companies really freeing themselves to focus on innovation, or are they becoming dependent on cloud providers in ways that could limit future flexibility? How does the cloud reshape operating models, and are we prepared for the long-term consequences of handing over infrastructure control?
Key Themes for Reflection:
The Evolution of Cloud: How has cloud technology evolved, and what assumptions did we make that need revisiting today?
Operational Impact: Is cloud truly enabling businesses to shift toward product-centric, agile models, or are we merely shifting operational burdens without addressing core inefficiencies?
Data and Control: While cloud offers scalable solutions for managing data, are businesses losing too much control over their most critical assets?
Obsolescence vs. Dependency: Does cloud really help manage obsolescence, or are organisations simply exchanging outdated infrastructure for potential dependency on vendors?
The Future of Innovation: Has cloud delivered the innovation boost we expected, or are businesses still struggling to leverage its full potential in a rapidly changing landscape?
This event offers a chance to critically reflect on what the cloud has done—and what it hasn’t. Join us as we take a fresh look at the cloud’s true role in business transformation and consider the next steps for digital leaders navigating this complex terrain.

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June 24

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