Neill Smith, Head of Infrastructure at the Scottish Government's Agricultural Economy Directorate, discusses the government's transition to a digital and cloud-centric approach. Topics include challenges and opportunities of cloud migration, the importance of understanding workload needs, misconceptions about cloud-first strategies, rising citizen expectations for digital services, cloud skills shortages, and the role of diversity in innovation. Smith also explores leveraging technology for sustainable farming practices, such as AI and satellite imagery. Listen for insights on software delivery, VMware and AWS benefits, and the future of agriculture subsidies.
