CLOUD Core #14: Cloud Journey 2.0: Navigating common challenges and maximising value now you’re in the cloud

Welcome to another episode of Cloud Core! This time, we’re diving into the fascinating world of hyperscalers with our very own Nordcloud experts: Quentin Baret (CTO, Google), Kosti Herranen (Azure Practice Lead), and Maarten Bruntink (CTO, AWS).Here’s a sneak peak of what you are going to learn from this episode: How hyperscalers like Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure are transforming cloud adoption and what it means for your business. The unique strengths and key differentiators of each hyperscaler, straight from the experts. The latest industry trends and cutting-edge innovations driving the future of cloud computing. Practical solutions for overcoming common cloud migration challenges. Insights into the future of cloud computing and the rise of multi-cloud strategies.Tune in for a deep dive into the technologies shaping tomorrow and learn how to harness the power of hyperscalers for your business. Don’t miss out on these insider tips and expert advice!

Welcome to our podcast episode where we delve into the realm of 'Cloud Journey 2.0' with seasoned experts Jan Eneström and Mikkel Sørensen. They cover a lot of ground here, and dip into some real-life scenarios and stories challenges that businesses are seeing right now. Here's what you can expect:  🗺️ What Cloud Journey 2.0 is and why it matters so much.  ⚖️ How moving to the cloud can create both benefits and technical challenges for businesses.  😩 Common problems businesses face once they're up and running in the cloud.  😎 Tips for IT teams to better support the people using their products and services.  💨Simple ways to make cloud processes smoother and more efficient. And find out where Gen AI fits into the journey, with automation and optimising operations.

In this episode we delve into DC exit strategies, with Jan Husak and Piotr Karaś, to seasoned cloud pros who are overseeing client migration projects right now. Think you know everything about migrations? Think again. In this episode, we cover: Crucial planning aspects including the business case and future-proofing strategies. 🤖 Ways to integrate automation and its role in expediting migrations. 👀 What a flexible approach looks like and the dangers of adopting a rigid strategy. 🤷‍♀️ Not for you? Sound reasons why some may choose not to migrate. 🙅‍♂️ Avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls in migration processes. ✋ Stakeholders and who needs to be involved for a successful move. Oh, and ever heard of a migration success party? Trust us, they are a thing, and the guys will tell you why.

In this episode we land in Las Vegas, where we’re taken through a tour of AWS re:Invent 2023. Tune in now and join the after party with Mariusz Preiss and Fabrizio Gattuso - our Nordcloud guides and AWS experts, who’ll give an insider’s recap of: 📢 AWS hot gossip and the coolest new tech announced at re:Invent 👀 Behind-the-scenes stories, navigating Vegas from the eyes of cloud enthusiasts 🤖 What’s new for AI in 2024 and how AWS is pushing the boundaries Tune in now and discover how to get more from AWS going into 2024.

In this episode we dive into the real impact of IT and cloud operations - and what can be done by companies and hyperscalers to make this impact better. We’re joined by Tanja and Quentin - two of Nordcloud’s eco warriors 🥷🥷, who answer things like: Why should companies be putting sustainability at the top of their agendas? How do different industries compare? What are the actionable steps that leading companies in this space are taking? What are the cloud providers doing? What legislations should companies be thinking about? And Tanja shares some takeaways from her recent work with a major company in this area 🚀.

It’s the episode you’ve (probably) been waiting for…Wojciech’s joined by Steven Russell, UK Data Practice Lead and Allan Chong, Head of Data & Analytics as we delve into the world of Generative AI and public cloud.They discuss potential the potential, what’s needed, and what’s just around the corner. What’s new and how’s Gen AI different to other AI? What can you do out of the box? What’s available from hyperscalers? What does it really look like in practice, and how have companies been dipping their toes? What skills do you need? What are the risks? Oh, and there was an explanation about how it’s even been use to make beer (that’s worth a listen alone).

Hold onto your cloud hats because season 2 of Cloud Core is here!  Meet our new host, Wojciech Peek, Customer Success Manager at Nordcloud, who teams up with our own cloud experts Hans Christoffersson, CTO Sweden, and Hamin Mousavi, Principal Cloud Architect. In this episode, our guests share valuable insights from experienced cloud adopters. They discuss  The evolving reasons behind cloud adoption  The game-changing role of skills Secrets of creating a Cloud Center of Excellence  Mastering security without boundaries What they'd do differently with a cloud time machine Whether you're new to the cloud or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with essential knowledge to supercharge your cloud journey. Tune in now!

Public cloud and sustainability: How can cloud and IT professionals and businesses become “greener”? This episode, Mikko Kasanen Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, shares his IT sustainability tips and tricks, discusses the business opportunity green IT initiatives present and shares insights into the sustainability landscape at Microsoft. Technology has always been Mikko's passion since the early age of 4 when he caused his first shortcut by trying to build "electric Legos" out of a broken lamp cord.

In our 'Women in IT' episode, host Tobias Kaatz, Security Consultant Beyza Bayam-Trojanowska and Talent Acquisition Partner Carolina Düerkop discuss what their combined 11 years in the IT industry have revealed about: 🚻 How gender can influence the job application process and workplace 🤔 Misconceptions and taboos 💎 How to tap into your unique strengths

Our colleague Markus Frank talks about onboarding people in times of hyper growth and how one can make sure that nobody is left behind. In addition to the podcast, he has written a blog post about the story of the "Nordcloud Academy": How we created the biggest learning program in Nordcloud history – and what we learned We highly recommend it to you!