Technology Magazine April 2024 | Page 126

GRANT CALEY

GRANT CALEY

TITLE : PARTNER CTO FOR UK & IRELAND
COMPANY : NETAPP LOCATION : UNITED KINGDOM
Caley is an experienced Chief Technologist with a demonstrated history of working with all levels of customers and partners , who is skilled in helping customers understand and develop their data fabric strategy across on-premises and the hybrid cloud .
you may already have a predefined environment that ’ s virtualised , so building your own private cloud on premise is the easiest option .”
The decision between public and private cloud adoption is driven by several factors . Paramount among these considerations , says Dean Clark , Chief Technology Officer at GFT , is the balance between data security , regulatory compliance and operational control .
“ In the past , private cloud solutions , providing more bespoke configurations , appealed to enterprises navigating stringent regulatory frameworks or seeking heightened control over their data environments ,” Clark explains .
“ Conversely , the allure of public clouds lie in their dynamic scalability and perceived cost-efficiency , offering a compelling option for organisations navigating variable workloads and seeking to optimise expenditure . Additionally , nuanced factors such as performance requirements , the availability of specialised IT skill sets , and the willingness to embrace large scale change are notable influences .”
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