2024 is the year to re-evaluate the right environment for the right workload at the right time and assessing the current business case. Previous cloud decisions might have been right then, but are they right for 2024? 

In this action-packed discussion, Neil Evans, GM of Cloud Services at HPE and Chris Marshall, Managing Director of blueAPACHE:

  • Bust the most common cloud myths
  • Debate the pros and cons of public vs private cloud
  • Share the essentials for your cloud comparison and business case.
  • Call out the red flags and pitfalls to watch.

THE 5 KEY TOPICS WE WILL EXPLORE

Myth 1

CLOUD BUDGETS

Discover the cost comparison between public vs private cloud, the hidden costs to be aware of and how to evaluate a true total cost of ownership. 

Myth 2

CLOUD SECURITY

Is public cloud or private cloud more secure? Understand considerations in your cloud decision for security, compliance, data governance and data sovereignty. 

Myth 3

CLOUD SCALABILITY & ADAPTABILITY

Does private or public cloud give you greater scalability and adaptability? Hear what our experts think and unpack real case studies. Identify the optimal cloud environment for different types of workloads.

Myth 4

CLOUD MANAGEMENT

Ease of management is the dream we all chase, hear the pros and cons of private vs public cloud management as well as additional considerations for multi-cloud environments. 

Myth 5

CLOUD MIGRATION AND REPATRIATION

Is public cloud migration seamless and effortless? Hear what our experts have to say! Neil and Chris also delve into repatriation from the cloud and the one big costly consideration not to be overlooked 

MEET OUR CLOUD EXPERTS

Chris Marshall (1)

Chris Marshall

Managing Director at blueAPACHE 

Chris is the founder of blueAPACHE Australia's leader in Mid-Market IT Services, addressing the specific IT challenges and gaps in the SME sector, particularly around cloud adoption and optimisation. His deep passion for technology and business systems has positioned him as a key figure in cloud innovation, where he's known for developing strategies and solutions that translate into tangible benefits for organisations, ensuring they maximise the potential of cloud technologies.

Neil Evans Formal

Neil Evans

GM of Cloud Services for HPE, South Pacific Region

Neil is the General Manager for Cloud at HPE, leading cloud solutions across the South Pacific. With a strong background in business transformation and strategy across global markets, Neil specialises in driving cloud adoption and optimising cloud strategies for organisations, ensuring they effectively leverage cloud technologies for growth and efficiency.

ARE YOU READY TO DISPEL CLOUD MYTHS?

 Watch this eye opening discussion packed with case studies, actionable recommendations and in-depth expertise on evaluating private vs public cloud strategies.