The current state of the Cloud: Special Guest, K J Burke, Field CTO for Hybrid Infrastructure at CDW Canada on Hashtag Trending, the Weekend Edition for October 5, 2024

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Exploring the 2024 CDW Canadian Hybrid Cloud Report with KJ Burke

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, the weekend edition, host Jim Love delves into the evolution and current state of cloud technology with guest KJ Burke, Field CTO for Hybrid Infrastructure at CDW Canada. They discuss the 2024 CDW Canadian hybrid cloud report, prepared with IDC, highlighting trends and challenges in cloud management, particularly in Canadian businesses. The dialogue touches on hybrid cloud definitions, financial management in cloud operations, data governance, AI, and IoT projects. Burke shares insights on the evolving needs for automation and skills in IT and highlights the importance of data security and compliance. The episode ends with a call to check out related resources and stay tuned for more updates.

00:00 Introduction and Evolution of Cloud Computing 01:14 Introducing the 2024 CDW Canadian Hybrid Cloud Report 01:48 Meet K.J. Burke: Field CTO for Hybrid Infrastructure at CDW 03:04 The Importance of Canadian-Specific Cloud Research 05:55 Key Findings from the 2024 Cloud Report 10:43 Challenges in Managing Hybrid Multi-Cloud Environments 21:39 The Role of AI and IOT in Cloud Computing 30:58 Data Management and Governance in the Cloud 37:31 Final Insights and Recommendations 41:13 Conclusion and Farewell