On Cloud
Deloitte US
On Cloud helps busy technology leaders cut through the noise on cloud, AI, and emerging tech. Hosted by Gary Arora, Chief Architect for Cloud & AI Solutions at Deloitte, each episode delivers real-world lessons and practical strategies from industry leaders. No jargon. No hype. Just the insights you need to make smarter technology decisions and stay ahead of what's next.
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Sep 18, 2019 • 17min
5G holds promise, but IoT and edge revolution is now
The current hype cycle is all about 5G and its tremendous promise. That promise may be fulfilled someday, but right now the IoT and edge technologies are helping organizations across all industries revolutionize their business and view most technologies through an as-a-service lens.
Sep 10, 2019 • 23min
Can you avoid moving to the cloud? No, and why would you?
Yes, there's complexity in the cloud journey, but that doesn't mean that the cloud isn't the place to be now, and in the future. As cloud adoption rises, it's important to understand which apps are right for the cloud and to manage complexity to make cloud adoption easier.
Aug 28, 2019 • 29min
The promise of PaaS
Because of its flexibility, Kubernetes is delivering on the promise of PaaS for cloud app deployment. However, container management is complex, and there are often gaps with orchestration engines. Companies that manage Kubernetes effectively, though, can reap the benefits--especially at the edge.
Aug 20, 2019 • 26min
Want cloud success? It's in the strategy, not the tools
Many organizations are wowed by new cloud tecnologies and deploy them to solve specific issues. Instead of getting the magic bullet they hope for, sometimes they only add to their cloud complexity. However, one key to cloud success is a sound strategy that drives business value.
Aug 14, 2019 • 20min
The last holdout: tax embraces the cloud
The tax function has historically been reluctant to fully embrace the cloud. However, regulatory demands, coupled with the need to gain more information security and deeper insight into performance, is pushing them to adopt the cloud. The payoff for companies that make the leap can be huge.
Aug 7, 2019 • 24min
Build the future with scalable, resilient cloud architectures
Developing scalable, efficient cloud architectures requires fresh thinking. Infrastructure as Code, along with other tools like Kubernetes--when properly managed--can help companies create robust cloud architectures that produce more value from their cloud journey.
Jul 31, 2019 • 23min
Taming cloud complexity chaos
The cloud's value proposition is almost limitless, but as deployments become more complex, cloud complexity can degrade that value. To manage cloud complexity effectively, leading practices include increasing agility while focusing on improved governance, automation, and data architecture.
Jul 24, 2019 • 30min
The Seven Deadly Diseases of DevOps
Where DevOps meets security you get DevSecOps, but are companies doing it right? If not, how can they avoid the seven deadly diseases of DevOps?
Jul 17, 2019 • 20min
The incredible journey: mainframe to cloud made easier
Despite rapidly growing cloud adoption, mainframes remain at the core of IT for many large companies. Migration from mainframe to the cloud can be challenging, but the right strategy and tools can ease the transition and bring tremendous benefit.
Jul 10, 2019 • 22min
Want great apps? It takes great teamwork
When applications fail to live up to their promise, technology isn't always the culprit. Often, the failure is a result of ineffective teamwork. To combat the problem, successful companies are building better teams and improving communication throughout the DevOps process.
