NOREX IT Roundtable: Cloud Strategies
Connect with fellow IT leaders and Cloud strategists in this 3-hour, professionally moderated Virtual Roundtable to discuss Cloud Strategies, governance, tools, hybrid and multi-Cloud environments, and the latest technological trends impacting Cloud infrastructure.
To encourage open discussion, vendors are not allowed at NOREX events.
Reserve Your Spot
Wed, Oct 25 / 10:00am-1:00pm CT
Session times are approximate and will include two 5-minute breaks.
10:00 AM – Session 1: Enterprise Cloud Strategy & Governance
Organizations share steps to take when developing an Enterprise Cloud Strategy, and lessons learned during the Cloud transformation journey. Discuss best practices and factors to consider when determining if a private, multi, or hybrid option is best for your organization. What type of governance has your organization established to optimize infrastructure and maximize performance? What criteria are used when determining which workloads to move to the Cloud?
10:45 AM – Session 2: Cloud Security
Share methods to mitigate Cloud-security risk, boost the business benefits of Cloud security programs, and protect Cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and data. Members discuss security frameworks and standards, reducing risks to acceptable levels, and methods for establishing a security-conscious culture within the enterprise.
11:30 AM – Session 3: Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Environments
How will you allocate workloads? As technologies change, organizations continue to adopt multiple Clouds to achieve their business goals. IT strategies that include on-prem, public Cloud-based Infrastructure as a Service (laaS), Saas offerings, and solutions for utilizing a more collaborative approach to operating between different public Cloud platforms. How are organizations supporting middleware solutions provided by Cloud providers?
12:15 PM – Session 4: Building a Cloud Center of Excellence
Members share experiences and lessons learned on the journey to build a Cloud Center of Excellence. The CCoE is key to leading a successful Cloud-enabled IT transformation and adoption. Discuss frameworks, training, managing processes, and aligning Cloud strategies with larger business objectives.
1:00 PM – Adjourn
