Multicloud Madness: The Complexity and Cost of Managing Multiple Healthcare Cloud Platforms

Many healthcare and life sciences orgs today manage multiple Cloud platforms by default. This mix of public, private and Edge Cloud architecture provides organizations with a variety of benefits, including increased flexibility. Not all applications are right for a given Cloud solution, and a multicloud infrastructure lets IT teams deploy workloads to the most appropriate best-of- breed solution. But the multicloud approach also introduces enormous complexity. Organizations need to select and implement the right cloud infrastructure, security protocols, and data management systems. A lack of consistency in infrastructure and operations across a multicloud deployment translates to fragmented, disconnected processes and tools. The result is incompatible silos of infrastructure and higher operational expenses, as IT teams must commit more hours and resources to manage this complicated mix of Cloud solutions. The success of such a multicloud implementation requires careful planning and execution of the elements related to not just the technology, but the associated people and processes too. The people aspect involves identifying the right team members and ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of a multicloud environment. The process aspect involves defining and standardizing workflows, policies, and procedures to ensure that all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities. The panel discussed how to address the complexity of multicloud architecture, providing consistent, simplified operations for public Clouds, private Clouds and edge locations. Plus, we discussed how to best manage your healthcare cloud including costs associated with it. Panelists: Jim Bilsky MS | Vice President, Enterprise IT Operations | Baptist Health Juan Luis Cruz, PhD | CIO | Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Sunnie Southern, MS, RD, LD | Health AI Products GTM Lead | Google Cloud George Morris | Global Healthcare CIO | Dell Technologies John Lynn | Founder and Chief Editor | Healthcare IT Today Learn more about Dell Technologies: http://delltechnologies.com/healthcare Find more great Health IT content: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/