Karl Davies-Barrett - Global Partner CTO at Microsoft – Navigating the landscape of cloud strategies
Karl Davies-Barrett, Global Partner CTO at Microsoft, will join us as a panellist at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud on 29th November! Register now at www.cionext.com and don't miss the discussion on all things cloud:
✅ How complexity impedes progress. How do we optimise processes and maximise value?
✅ How to align business goals with coherent IT and cloud strategies?
✅ How to navigate the challenges of hybrid and multi-cloud setups and keep our options open?
In this #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Karl Davies-Barrett Microsoft's mission to democratise technology, emphasising its cloud-first strategy, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of integrating business value with technology, as well as the cultural shift at the company under the leadership of Satya Nadella. Karl also highlighted the significance of AI at Microsoft, its 3% contribution to cloud platform revenue, and upcoming AI capabilities. He addressed various cloud strategies, including the complexities of multi-cloud environments, the 'lift and shift' approach, and hybrid cloud. He acknowledged the reality of vendor lock-in, advocating for due diligence and informed choices in cloud services.
Watch the full interview to find out more and don't forget to book your virtual seat at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud: www.cionext.com!