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.