Are you falling prey to any of the common misconceptions surrounding cloud computing - Gordon Davey

In this episode Andy Davis talks to Gordon Davey, head of cloud architecture at Willis Towers Watson. They discuss tackling the common misconceptions around Cloud, innovation and how it’s driving the tech industry forward and how cloud technologies are increasing efficiency in business. Gordon believes the term Cloud Computing is now over-used and still misunderstood but he enjoys helping organisations understand how to use it effectively. He tries to simplify and raise awareness of what cloud computing can do for enterprises, and help them adopt the right Cloud solutions for their business.

Show notes:

1.14 Common misconceptions about cloud computing.

3.32 Has cloud been around long enough that it has always been the focus of your career?

5.00 Who were the early adopters of cloud technologies?

6.02 The effectiveness and efficiency brought about by cloud.

8.30 Are you surprised by the amount of businesses that haven’t adopted cloud?

10.08 Cloud allowing you to collaborate with other technologies easily.

12.22 For you personally was technology always an interest to you and how did you become a Cloud architecture.

14.14 What innovations are coming in the near future for cloud?

16.06 Do you think the continued collaboration with other technologies is pushing innovation along.

17.27 Do you think innovation can be in some cases as a disruption?

19.28 What advice are you giving now to people who are wanting to start a career in cloud?