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Navigating business and contemporary tech in the Cloud. Join Georgia and Matt as they unpack and simplify an important Cloud topic aimed at executives and business leaders. Along with the occasional special guest they will cover all things Cloud from strategy, execution, practical business use cases and much more!
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Navigating Cloud Choices: Breaking Down "Vendor Lock-In"
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
In this episode, hosts Matt and Georgia delve into the topic of "vendor lock-in" with cloud services and technologies, featuring insights from Chris Munns of Amazon Web Services.
Understanding Lock-In: 🔒
- Common apprehension about "lock-in" often avoids managed cloud services like AWS Lambda.
- Lock-in is unavoidable with any tech decision, as choosing one path excludes others.
- Focus should be on the tangible costs of switching technologies rather than hypothetical lock-in.
Premature Optimization: ⏳
- Fears of lock-in often make people make premature optimizations.
- Technologies and requirements evolve, necessitating rewrites and refactoring over time.
- Startups prioritize speed-to-market, while enterprises may face regulatory constraints.
Practical Realities and Trade-offs: ⚖️
- Assess the real-world implications and trade-offs of each technology choice.
- Managed services often provide quicker time-to-value.
- Avoid making choices based on vague lock-in fears.
- Understand the real concerns behind lock-in statements and make risk-based decisions.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers executives a fresh perspective on navigating the cloud technology landscape. 🌥️
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