DAN MCCONNELL
CLOUD
As McConnell explains , data sensitivity and compliance are also important factors in the decision-making process . “ Public clouds may raise concerns about data security and compliance , leading organisations in regulated industries to opt for the control and privacy provided by private clouds .
“ The need for flexibility and innovation guides businesses towards public clouds , fostering rapid development and deployment . In contrast , private clouds provide customisation and control .”
According to Grant Caley , Partner CTO for UK & Ireland at NetApp , the primary factor for deciding to run an application in either a private or public cloud is what the intended use case is . “ For example , if you want to leverage generative AI ( Gen AI ) and one of the hyperscalers offers that as a service , then hosting your data in the cloud is a good option . This will give you quick access to technologies and capabilities that aren ’ t practical to replicate on premise . Conversely ,
DAN MCCONNELL
TITLE : SVP , PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND ENABLEMENT
COMPANY : HITACHI VANTARA LOCATION : UNITED STATES
McConnell is a technology executive with proven ability to develop and execute strategic , profitable business plans with demonstrated success leading Engineering , Product Management , and Product Marketing organizations setting strategic direction and delivering product for a large storage and HCI portfolio .
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