Online Event
November 10, 2021
09:15 - 11:30 - GMT
Accelerate your Cloud Journey - Cloud Blast🚀
Is your cloud transformation not as fast as you would like it to be? The benefits of cloud computing are well known, yet many organizations are struggling with indecision about which apps to move to the cloud vs which to modernize. For others, once in the cloud, they struggle to demonstrate real return on their investment fast enough.
In this Cloud Blast virtual event, the CEO of the Cloud Industry Forum, the ex-FinOps Practice Lead of one of the world’s most recognizable fashion brands, plus SoftwareONE and AppScore experts will share insights into how to overcome these two common challenges.
By attending you will:
- Discover the stumbling blocks that may be slowing your cloud adoption
- Get clarity on whether to migrate or modernize your applications before moving to the cloud
- Learn how to use the practice of FinOps to optimize your cloud spend, usage and management to drive real ROI
- Get insights into trends and emerging cloud practices like multi and hybrid cloud
- Network with peers in a similar stage of the cloud journey and put your questions directly to experts
- Have the chance to win a £42k application discovery and assessment service
Win:
Stay till the end of the event and be in with the chance to win an Application Discovery & Assessment engagement worth up to £42,000! This service is delivered by SoftwareONE consultants using AppScore technology, and will help the winning organisation to deeply understand the implications of moving their application estate to public cloud, by analysing and recommending the best approach to migrating or modernising each application. T&Cs apply.
Alex Hilton CEO
Cloud Industry Forum
Over 25 years in the IT industry, Alex has developed diverse knowledge and skills in several commercial roles. In 2013 Alex joined the Cloud Industry Forum as CEO. Working across the industry he is a regular speaker at events, advocating Digital Transformation and discussing the evolving delivery and challenges of cloud-based IT services.
Geoff Davies Co-founder
AppScore
Geoff is co-founder at AppScore, the leading cloud application migration and modernisation vendor. He has spent over 25 years in the technology business almost exclusively with large enterprises. Prior to founding AppScore he delivered technology projects and consulting engagements globally for a range of organisations including Barclays & the UK’s Department for Transport.
Rhys Williams Platform Engagement
SoftwareONE
Rhys is a Platform Engagement Lead for Western Europe at SoftwareONE, helping customers from all industries adopt FinOps methodologies and SoftwareONE’s PyraCloud platform, giving organizations a transparency and a framework to better manager cloud spend. As of February 2021 he has been a FinOps Certified Practitioner and has worked with a number of customer of various sizes.
Gordon Davey Global Owner of Cloud Professional Services
SoftwareONE
Gordon is the Global Owner of Cloud Professional Services at SoftwareONE. Having worked both end-user & service provider side over his 22-years in IT, he has a good understanding of the challenges organizations face trying to adopt cloud technologies
Julien Kuijper Software Asset Management
SoftwareONE
Julien Kuijper is a passionate expert in Software Asset Management and FinOps. Most recently, Julien created and lead the global SAM / FinOps function for one of the world’s leading luxury brands. Partnering with IT infrastructure and Cloud, IT Procurement and close collaboration with Legal, Security and Controlling team.
