The true value in cloud adoption comes from optimization. Regrettably, many organizations don’t know how to achieve this, leaving them struggling to plan for a future where technology changes frequently. 

This typically results in the following dilemma: Should they take a DIY approach to cloud optimization or seek help from a managed service provider? 

In this episode of IT Availability Now, Edwina Murphy, Lead Cloud Specialist at Sungard AS, dissects this debate and looks at questions companies should ask before deciding the best route for their cloud journey. Listen to the full episode to learn:

●        Why cloud optimization is so crucial right now

●        The challenges associated with managing multiple environments

●        The reasons why businesses remain devoted to DIY

●        The benefits of using managed services and how to determine the right provider 

●        Why assessing the market value of change is a worthwhile measuring stick

Brian Fawcett is a Senior Manager of Global Sales Engagement at Sungard AS. With over 15 years of experience in a range of industries, he specializes in forming enterprise-wide global talent and learning development programs. Brian has enriched corporate learning culture by matching organizational vision and core values to curricula, leading to application and impact.

Ed Murphy is the EMEA cloud specialist team lead, where she supports customers through complex challenges and helps them adopt creative, robust, efficient, secure and resilient cloud solutions to transform business. Ed holds over a decade of experience in working with private, public and hybrid cloud solutions and managed services.

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