Is Public Cloud Right for My Company?

Cloud computing, or simply ‘cloud’, has transformed our lives in every way, whether you know it or not! It’s everywhere. We use it to listen to music, buy products. And companies use it to run their entire company operations.

The Buzz. 1: “I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down and still somehow It’s cloud illusions I recall I really don’t know clouds at all.” [Joni Mitchell song, 1969, on her “Clouds” album]

We’ll clear that up for Joni, because there are different types of clouds for businesses.
Public cloud is for companies that want to utilize a shared infrastructure to set up their cloud environment. Private cloud enables a company to set up its own infrastructure in the cloud. Hybrid cloud is for a company that needs a mix of private and public cloud.

Today on Ready. Set. Transform, we’re talking about Public cloud and exploring its value from scalability and cost savings to improved business outcomes and shorter innovation cycles. This round table is a must-listen if your organization needs to understand whether public cloud is a fit for your enterprise.

Here are insights from three headline-making CEOs:

The Buzz 2: “Public cloud computing is a game-changer that is transforming the IT landscape, enabling companies to be more agile, scalable and cost-effective.” [Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft]

The Buzz 3: “The public cloud has unlocked tremendous innovation, making it possible for businesses of all sizes to access the benefits of cutting-edge technology.” [Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon Web Services]

The Buzz 4: “The public cloud has the potential to transform every aspect of business, from the way we operate to the way we serve our customers.” [Tim Cook, CEO of Apple]

We'll ask Pamela Chance at SAP and Len Harms at Rizing for their take on the world of public cloud on “Is Public Cloud Right for My Company?” today on Ready. Set. Transform. presented by RISE with SAP.