Open Alliance for Cloud Adoption Podcasts

The OACA is community-led Linux Foundation project to enable innovative, safe and agile use of cloud computing for business value. OACA is driven by the mission to share cloud adoption practices and continuously improve maturity, security, and optimize cloud usage. Our goal is to create a highly engaged and vibrant community of cloud practitioners collaborating to drive interoperability of practices and creation of value.

Challenges and Solutions for Successfully Using Artificial Intelligence 01/16/2025

Challenges and Solutions for Successfully Using Artificial Intelligence In this episode, our OACA contributors dive into the challenges and solutions surrounding the effective use of artificial intelligence. The discussion highlights the rapid rise in AI adoption and the importance of having clear objectives and a structured approach to ensure success. We emphasize defining specific business value, setting measurable outcomes, and avoiding the trap of following trends without purpose. Key topics include the need for due diligence, risk management, and building a solid technical framework to guide AI implementation. The conversation also explores the role of organizational culture and ethics in AI adoption, urging companies to take a thoughtful, strategic approach to integrating these technologies. Key Insights: Set clear objectives and measurable outcomes to align AI efforts with business goals. Due diligence and ROI analysis are crucial to mitigate the risks of hasty AI decisions. AI is a powerful tool, but understanding its capabilities is key to effective implementation. A structured technical framework ensures consistency across AI projects. Addressing organizational culture and ethical concerns is essential for smooth AI integration and employee buy-in. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/34886810

Challenges Adopting Software as a Service Applications 08/08/2024

Challenges Adopting Software as a Service Applications This episode delves into the challenges and strategies for integrating SaaS solutions using the Cloud Maturity Model (CMM). Topics include data ownership, security, cost considerations, and the continuous evaluation process to ensure effective SaaS implementation. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to navigating SaaS in today's dynamic tech landscape. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/32491372

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud 05/04/2024

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud Cloud BCDR: experts discuss the critical importance of business continuity and disaster recovery in cloud environments. The panel explores the challenges and misconceptions of disaster recovery in the cloud, emphasizing that despite the perceived resilience of cloud services, comprehensive planning and testing are essential. They highlight the role of the Cloud Maturity Model in helping businesses assess and enhance their disaster recovery strategies, stressing the need for continual updates and the involvement of all stakeholders in the planning process to ensure robust operational continuity and security. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/31125588

Architecture and DevSecOps 12/31/2022

Architecture and DevSecOps We look at the definition of architecture as dictated by various frameworks and consider a variety of business contexts and the viewpoints of the business, the project stakeholders, the product teams, and IT management. With these viewpoints in mind, we lay out a three-step process in which: Business goals are oriented to solution delivery approaches. Methods for defining and selecting architecture roles are aligned with the goals and delivery approach. Project execution is initiated. The process described in the white paper and in this podcast has emerged from our working group's collective experiences, and the white paper is written to help C-level leaders understand and shape the evolution of the Architecture function in order to ensure sustained business value. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/25472790

Cloud Maturity Model v4.5 Brainstorming Session for the Code Development Domain - Part 1 03/09/2021

Cloud Maturity Model v4.5 Brainstorming Session for the Code Development Domain - Part 1 This the first in a three part of a series of recordings where we come together as a working group to create a new Domain in the Cloud Maturity Model (CMM). This new domain is focused on Code Development in the Cloud, and it becomes the 20th Technical domain in our v4.5 release of the CMM. What you'll be listening to is one of our brainstorming sessions facilitated by one of our contributors. The discussion he leads is facilitated by a few slides included as Bonus Content. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/18259715

Challenges in Integrating Cloud-based Applications with Traditional On-Premises Environments - Part 3 05/13/2020

Challenges in Integrating Cloud-based Applications with Traditional On-Premises Environments - Part 3 This podcast provides guidance for Technology Leaders considering initiatives around the integration of hybrid cloud-based applications with traditional on-prem environments. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/14410562

Challenges in Integrating Cloud-based Applications with Traditional On-Premises Environments - Part 2 01/09/2020

Challenges in Integrating Cloud-based Applications with Traditional On-Premises Environments - Part 2 This podcast provides guidance for Technology Leaders considering initiatives around the integration of hybrid cloud-based applications with traditional on-prem environments. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/12669797

Challenges in Integrating Cloud-based Applications with Traditional On-Premises Environments - Part 1 12/16/2019

Challenges in Integrating Cloud-based Applications with Traditional On-Premises Environments - Part 1 This podcast provides guidance for Technology Leaders considering initiatives around the integration of hybrid cloud-based applications with traditional on-prem environments. This is Part 1 of a three-part series. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/12426632

OACA Security and Incident Management (SIEM) in the Cloud 10/02/2019

OACA Security and Incident Management (SIEM) in the Cloud This podcast provides guidance for Technology Leaders considering where to prioritize their efforts relating to SIEM. /episode/index/show/oaca-project/id/11368505

Open Alliance for Cloud Adoption Podcasts

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