June 20, 2023: Today's discussion hosts Drex DeFord as our guest, who sheds light on the personal and professional aspects of problem-solving and the transformative potential of adopting a cloud-first strategy in healthcare. We dive deeper into this insightful conversation with six specific questions:
- Can personal hobbies contribute to the cultivation of problem-solving skills useful in a professional scenario?
- What does a "cloud-first" strategy mean, and why is it significant for healthcare organizations?
- How can healthcare organizations find a balance between their typically risk-averse tendencies and the need for technological advancements such as cloud services?
- Can shifting non-critical operations to the cloud be a stepping stone towards wider cloud adoption?
- As organizations move towards a "cloud-first" strategy, how should they handle the complexities of this new architecture, particularly regarding security?
- From your experience, how have transitions towards cloud infrastructure and DevOps impacted operational efficiency, cost savings, and system agility?
Key Points:
- Leveraging personal hobbies for professional growth
- Understanding the meaning and importance of a "cloud-first" strategy
- Striking a balance between risk aversion and tech adoption in healthcare
- Appreciating the advantages and complexities of new cloud architectures
