Jun 07 2019

Three Challenges That Must Be Overcome for Hybrid Cloud Success

Many organizations are adopting a hybrid cloud approach to IT infrastructure that combines on-premises resources with cloud services. But simply moving to the cloud is not enough; IT leaders must strategize to overcome challenges that often arise in managing costs, addressing security threats and deploying workers with the necessary skills. At the CDW Core-to-Cloud SummIT in Las Vegas, we spoke with CDW experts Sandra Blettner, Matt Axtell and Ryan Brotherton about how organizations can handle these challenges. 

Check out additional coverage from the Core-to-Cloud SummIT to learn more about how IT infrastructure is evolving in an age of digital transformation. 

Participants

    Matt McLaughlin, Editor, BizTech

    Sandra Blettner, Principal Cloud Client Executive, CDW

    Matt Axtell, Principal Cloud Client Executive, CDW

    Ryan Brotherton, Executive Technology Strategist, CDW

Video Highlights

  • To secure workloads in a hybrid cloud, organizations must understand the shared responsibility model.
  • Two useful ways to handle hybrid environments: developing in-house IT staff and partnering with an experienced third party.
  • Understanding consumption and utilization of resources can help keep costs under control.