Many innovative hybrid cloud strategies are being used to address complex IT challenges. In his session at the 12th International Cloud Expo, Ed Laczynski, VP of Cloud Strategy & Architecture at Datapipe, will examine how you can take advantage of the scalability and efficiencies of the public cloud while addressing data security and compliance requirements through hybrid solutions. Cloud diversity will also be discussed in depth, providing attendees with insight on deploying resilient cloud infrastructure. Some of these techniques include:
Hybrid solutions that utilize traditional architecture in conjunction with cloud infrastructure
Hybrid solutions working with AWS via DirectConnect services to satisfy the requirements of highly available database clusters
Cloud provider diversity
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Cloud Continues Its Move into the Mainstream
Big businesses are finding out they have something in common with their smaller counterparts. Both like to save cash, and both like to be prepared in the event of a disaster. And they have an affinity for the cloud.
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal found large organizations are adopting cloud technology for many of the same reasons held by smaller organizations: greater flexibility and cost savings, resiliency in the face of natural disasters and the ability to implement new technologies without long-term commitment. While they acknowledge concerns about cyber-security, they believe they can safely pursue their cloud strategies while taking appropriate precautions.
“For every application, we look at whether the cloud can be used, and at that moment we look at all aspects, including security. When all criteria are met we will launch on the cloud and therefore we believe that the cloud is secure enough for a number of scenarios,” said Johan Krebber, Shell group IT architect and lead architect for the Projects and Technology Business, according to the Journal.
Guest Post: Typical CIO Conversation
Using cloud brokerage to provision and manage services from multiple cloud service providers.
Here’s a snapshot of a typical conversation I’ve had with large enterprise CIOs.
I’ve had a number of free lunches this way, but my colleagues at Gravitant have built this technology and have already proven it with a successful implementation in the State of Texas!
The technology is known as cloudMatrix. It is a culmination of online marketplaces driven by SOA and powered by advanced analytics. Under the hood is an electronic services catalog that contains a list of providers and their offerings as well as API connectivity for auto provisioning. The exterior is also pretty slick with a single pane of glass for drag and drop cloud architecture design. Advanced analytics then kicks in to show the best fit provider, followed by continuous recalibration for optimal performance. I know that sounds more like an automobile ad, but cloudMatrix technology is in fact a layer of abstraction even above the cloud.
Guest Post: Typical CIO Conversation
Using cloud brokerage to provision and manage services from multiple cloud service providers.
Here’s a snapshot of a typical conversation I’ve had with large enterprise CIOs.
I’ve had a number of free lunches this way, but my colleagues at Gravitant have built this technology and have already proven it with a successful implementation in the State of Texas!
The technology is known as cloudMatrix. It is a culmination of online marketplaces driven by SOA and powered by advanced analytics. Under the hood is an electronic services catalog that contains a list of providers and their offerings as well as API connectivity for auto provisioning. The exterior is also pretty slick with a single pane of glass for drag and drop cloud architecture design. Advanced analytics then kicks in to show the best fit provider, followed by continuous recalibration for optimal performance. I know that sounds more like an automobile ad, but cloudMatrix technology is in fact a layer of abstraction even above the cloud.
The Future of Hybrid Cloud
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means…
An interesting and almost ancillary point was made during a recent #cloudtalk hosted by VMware vCloud with respect to the definition of «hybrid» cloud.
Sure, it implies some level of integration, but how much integration is required to be considered a hybrid cloud?
The way I see it, there has to be some level of integration that supports the ability to automate something – either resources or a process – in order for an architecture to be considered a hybrid cloud.
Selling Solutions to Future Generations of Enterprise IT
Younger enterprise IT employees understand how easy it is to consume services from the cloud. They are becoming instrumental in helping corporations find better solution alternatives than currently available.
Enterprise IT‘s focus is moving from software development to data analytics, so it is not surprising that attention is also being paid to help them address these needs. The exhibit hall at the recent Strata conference (run by O‘Reilly Media) was packed with start-up companies demonstrating innovative data analytics solutions. One of the challenges in implementing analytics is customers‘ lack of skills. A common theme among start-up solutions was overcoming that skills barrier. Some of these solutions were designed to help users get started with simple BigData initiatives and then progress to solving more complicated problems.
Krish Krishnan from Sixth Sense presented on the first day of Strata and made an interesting comment on one of his slides: «The Gen Z and Millennial Generation of buyers will not be swayed by traditional engagement models of selling products and services.» Having worked with large enterprise vendors, I have seen many sales deals closed based on relationships between vendor account teams and enterprise IT buyers that often take years to cultivate. Customers take a long time to develop solution requirements in the form of Requests for Proposal (RFP) and then mandate proofs of concepts from vendors before they make a buying decision. While Krish identified these buyers as just Gen Z and the future, I think anyone past generation Y are ready for a new model.
The Future of Hybrid Cloud
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means…
An interesting and almost ancillary point was made during a recent #cloudtalk hosted by VMware vCloud with respect to the definition of «hybrid» cloud.
Sure, it implies some level of integration, but how much integration is required to be considered a hybrid cloud?
The way I see it, there has to be some level of integration that supports the ability to automate something – either resources or a process – in order for an architecture to be considered a hybrid cloud.
Big Data Analytics for E-Health, via Google PaaS
Recently I’ve been lucky to meet with the CTO’s of two important Canadian public sector organizations, Canada Health Infoway and the Province of Ontario. Indeed Dennis Giokas kindly presented on Cloud Computing in Healthcare at our recent seminar in Toronto. This presentation was about the recent CHI Cloud white paper, which is quite visionary in its […]
Big Data Analytics for E-Health, via Google PaaS
Recently I’ve been lucky to meet with the CTO’s of two important Canadian public sector organizations, Canada Health Infoway and the Province of Ontario. Indeed Dennis Giokas kindly presented on Cloud Computing in Healthcare at our recent seminar in Toronto. This presentation was about the recent CHI Cloud white paper, which is quite visionary in its […]
Pertino Raises $20 Million
Pertino, the start-up that figures its software-defined WANs can reinvent cloud-era networking for the masses, has raised $20 million in B series funding led by new investor Jafco Ventures with existing investors Norwest Venture Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners kicking in.
The new round brings Pertino’s total VC take to $28.85 million and may take it through to break-even.
The company means to use the new money to execute against its SDN cloud platform vision and build out its go-to-market strategy.
Pertino’s widgetry has been in limited availability since its launch last month. Jafco thinks Pertino, which is focused on SMBs, is delivering a disruptive technology in a practical and consumable way to an underserved global market.