In this episode, the Knowledge Institute's Chad Watt talks with Allison Ortiz, the Global Leader of Strategic Partner Alliances at Amazon Web Services (AWS), about the evolution of cloud computing and its future. Allison shares her firsthand experience of the initial apprehensions around the concept of cloud and its transition from a data storage solution to a catalyst for agility and innovation. The discussion covers the current industry trends focusing on cost optimization as well as use of AI and data in facilitating business-led innovation and application modernization.

Join us in this episode of "Ahead in the Cloud" as host Chad Watt sits down with Arne Erik Berntzen, Chief Information Officer of Posten Bring, Norway's leading postal and logistics organization. From revolutionizing internal processes to embracing external market dynamics, Arne shares insights into Posten Bring's evolution into a customer-driven powerhouse. Discover how Posten Bring is leveraging technology, including AI and observability platforms, to empower employees and enhance customer experiences. Explore innovative initiatives like digitizing workflows with iPhones and implementing 5G networks for enhanced efficiency.  This engaging conversation offers invaluable lessons for businesses embarking on their own digital transformation journeys.

Anurag Sharma, CTO at VyStar Credit Union talks about IT in financial services. The discussion covers IT service management in the cloud, digital transformation and how to leverage data and AI to deliver a hyper personalized customer experience. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Nishit Sahay, CIO at Marvell Semiconductor discusses moving electronic design automation to cloud. The discussion covers Marvell’s acquisition and integration process, generative AI, and how to use cloud for scalability. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Deb Costello, Domain Chapter Lead – Release and Automation Testing at Spark NZ talks about product testing. Deb explains the difference between scripting and coding automation and how Spark works with data and cloud. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Anant Adya, EVP for Infosys Cobalt explains the new era of cloud. The episode covers findings from the Cloud Radar 2023, cloud spending, generative AI, and recommendations on how to manage cloud today. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Ankur Shah, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Products for Prisma Cloud, discusses the challenges of cloud security and the prevalence of blind spots for companies. He emphasizes the importance of shifting left with DevSecOps, the need for cloud security visibility and control, and the significance of a shared responsibility model in securing cloud environments. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Infosys Chief Technology Officer Rafee Tarafdar explains how open-source software can be used in large enterprises to power innovation and deliver resilience. He tells us about Infosys’ plans to be more intentional about harnessing open source with cloud and artificial intelligence by setting up an open source program office. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Lefdal Mine Datacenter’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mats Andersson, takes us through the planning and execution of the “Norwegian Solution,” one of the greenest datacenters on the planet. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Darren Kane, Chief Security Officer with nbn Australia, discusses Australia’s mission to narrow the digital gap, the need for C-suite involvement in security solutions, and the mix of challenges and opportunities AI brings to the security industry. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

John Domingue, Computer Science Professor with the Knowledge Media Institute at Open University, shares how evolving AI technology is democratizing education by allowing the personalized learning in more than 300 courses at the largest university in the UK. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Holistic AI founder, Emre Kazim, discusses the importance of getting ethics, trust and transparency right in the early days of the algorithmic age. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Nvidia's head of enterprise business explains why he believes AI is shaping up to be the greatest technology force of our time. Shanker Trivedi describes how the company is combining its world-class hardware and robust development community to construct a cloud-based AI platform for power users and digital novices alike. Hosted by Chad Watt, Infosys Knowledge Institute researcher and writer.

Priya Almelkar, Vice President of IT Manufacturing Operations at Wolfspeed discusses moving to the cloud for analytics. The discussion covers how to keep your data clean, accurate, and up to date in the cloud. Hosted by Chad Watt, Infosys Knowledge Institute Writer and Researcher.

Sameli Mäenpää, Chief Data Officer at OP Financial discusses using cloud in insurance and banking industries. The discussion covers what it means to be a data-driven organization. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Drew Flynn, CTO at NN Life Japan discusses agile-driven business process. The discussion covers migration to cloud, AI, and the implementation journey. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

John Wei, CTO & Senior Vice President at Comerica Bank, discusses Comerica’s journey to the public cloud. The discussion covers different approaches and advantages of being a late mover. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Suresh Renganathan, Chief Technology Officer of Teachers Federal Credit Union, discusses cloud migration and digital transformation. The discussion covers what businesses need to do to become successful, data driven organizations. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Richard Donaldson, VP of Digital Transformation at Duke Energy Corporation discusses cloud and customer-focused cloud transformation. The discussion covers infrastructure modernization and private cloud. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

Ofir Israel, VP of Threat Prevention products at Check Point Software Technologies discusses cloud and security. The discussion covers data processing in the cloud and prevention and detection of cyberthreats. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.