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Companies are changing the way they use cloud. Hybrid and multi-cloud are growing. So is AI and modernization of on-prem architectures  for more seamless data flow. All this returns higher value to the business.

Each company is unique, with its own set of cybersecurity risks. So, it's essential that risk management be customized to the risk profile, culture, and vision of the organization. AI has emerged as a powerful aid.

Increased customer retention can drive increased revenue and return value to the business. Companies who leverage cloud to enhance their customer experience can significantly boost their retention efforts. 

Cloud adoption continues to grow among banking institutions, but their reasons for implementing cloud are evolving. In this episode, David Linthicum talks with AWS’s Charith Mendis about how many banks now view cloud—and cloud-enabled technologies such as machine learning—as drivers of innovation, enhanced customer experiences, and increased business value. They are also making investments in initiatives that return the most value. Read more from AWS here:

There are many paths to cloud career success. One solutions architect has found a unique one--building and growing a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers. 

Many companies find themselves looking for more tech talent, and one company has been focusing on a skills-based hiring model for our veterans transitioning to civilian life. It's a win-win. Companies find exceptional talent, and veterans learn life-long transferable skills. 

Cloud migration has been a success for mortgage lender Ginnie Mae, driven in large part by constant communication and sound strategy. Advanced planning, a collaborative culture, and cloud governance also helped them reach their goals.

Cloud has strong potential to improve business outcomes and foster innovation. However, to realize that potential, organizations must build an effective governance structure around their cloud ecosystem. In this episode, David Linthicum talks with Meredith Stein, co-author of Cloud Governance Basics and Practice, about how enterprises can establish effective governance for cloud, the benefits of good governance, and how cloud governance can affect sustainability efforts.