Ahilan Ponnusamy, author of the book 'Technology Operating Models for Cloud and Edge,' discusses the concept of operating models and their importance in the IT ecosystem. He explains how cloud and edge technologies impact the technology operating model and emphasizes the prevalence of hybrid cloud as the standard deployment option for most organizations. Ponnusamy also critiques the bimodal IT approach, stating that it has failed due to its combative nature and lack of compatibility. He highlights the evolving IT landscape with the rise of AI, 5G, 6G, IoT, and edge computing, and advises IT decision-makers to build a flexible, resilient, secure, and extendable operating model. Ponnusamy also shares insights into the success and feedback of his book and discusses plans for a second edition that incorporates AI perspectives.
CHAPTERS
(00:00) Understanding Operating Models
(08:02) The Impact of Cloud and Edge Technologies
(12:58) The Failure of Bimodal IT
(23:44) Building a Foundation for Future-Proof IT
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