Navigating cloud transitions: Balancing innovation, cost, and compliance in the era of hybrid IT

In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, financial firms face the complex challenge of leveraging cloud technologies while also managing costs, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation. This webinar brings together industry from Citi, Hitachi Vantara, and FSTech to explore the strategic implications of private and hybrid cloud adoption in the era of digital transformation. Speakers delve into the intricacies of optimizing hybrid cloud architectures, discussing how to strike the perfect balance between on-premises private cloud infrastructure and public cloud services, and offer insights on how organizations can adapt their IT operations and budgets to these shifts. The conversation also addresses the modernization of legacy systems and the extension of cloud capabilities, with a keen focus on maintaining robust data protection and rapid recovery mechanisms. Speakers share cutting-edge techniques for managing cloud costs and orchestrating resources across hybrid environments, taking into account the evolving landscape of licensing models and cloud service offerings. As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, we explore best practices for ensuring data governance and compliance in distributed cloud environments. Throughout the discussion, our panelists provide valuable insights on aligning technology strategies with broader business objectives, fostering innovation whilst effectively managing risk and cost.