Introduction: Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate in recent years. Companies are increasingly migrating their IT infrastructure to the cloud, realizing the benefits of increased efficiency, scalability, and cost savings. In this Tech Talk, we will explore the future of cloud computing with two industry experts – SkySilk CEO Kevin Matossian and Amazon Web Services (AWS) expert Allyn Pryor.
SkySilk’s CEO, Kevin Matossian, has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, having worked with numerous startups and established companies. SkySilk is a cloud services provider that offers various hosting solutions to businesses of all sizes. Allyn Pryor is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, specializing in helping companies migrate their IT infrastructure to the cloud.
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing delivers computing services – including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence – over the internet. Instead of owning and maintaining their IT infrastructure, companies can rent access to these resources as needed. It allows businesses to scale up or down quickly without investing in hardware or worrying about maintenance.
The future of cloud computing:
According to a report by Gartner, the global public cloud services market is expected to grow by 17% in 2023, reaching a total value of $397.4 billion. The increased adoption of cloud-based applications, platforms, and infrastructure drives this growth.
Matossian and Pryor agree that the future of cloud computing is in hybrid cloud solutions. A hybrid cloud combines public cloud services with private cloud or on-premises infrastructure. It allows companies to leverage the benefits of public and private clouds while maintaining control over their sensitive data.
Matossian notes that “hybrid cloud is becoming the norm for businesses, as they seek to balance the flexibility and scalability of the public cloud with the security and compliance of private clouds.” Pryor adds that “hybrid cloud solutions allow companies to optimize their workloads and applications across multiple environments, based on their unique needs.”
Security and compliance:
Security and compliance are among companies’ most significant concerns regarding cloud computing. Matossian points out that “security is a shared responsibility between the cloud provider and the customer.” SkySilk offers a range of security features, including firewalls, intrusion detection, and data encryption, to help protect customer data.
Pryor notes that AWS has several compliance certifications, including SOC 1, 2, and 3, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. “We work closely with our customers to ensure they meet their regulatory requirements and maintain a secure environment,” he says.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning:
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming increasingly crucial in cloud computing. Matossian notes, “AI and ML are driving new business models and innovations, and the cloud is the perfect platform to support these technologies.”
Pryor adds that AWS offers various AI and ML services, including Amazon SageMaker, which allows customers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models, and Amazon Rekognition, which provides image and video analysis. “We’re seeing a lot of interest from our customers in these services as they look to drive innovation and improve their operations,” he says.
Conclusion:
Cloud computing is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, and the future looks bright for the industry. As more companies move to the cloud, hybrid cloud solutions are becoming increasingly popular, offering the best public and private clouds. Security and compliance remain top concerns for companies, but cloud providers like SkySilk and AWS are working hard to protect their customers’ data. AI and ML are also playing.
