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Success in the cloud: overcoming roadblocks to agile IT transformation   

Sponsored by Rackspace
Thursday 13 June 2019
Searcys at The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8EP

In an increasingly data-driven world, the move to the cloud can pose a major challenge for UK financial services firms – especially those running legacy IT infrastructure.

The shift from data centres to cloud - and from legacy systems to the new generation of digital financial platforms - can be costly, time consuming and resource-intensive for organisations and those tasked with leading the transformation.

Whilst other industries and digital challengers have sped ahead with the development of multi-cloud architecture, freeing up data workloads by using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to derive value from their data, incumbent institutions risk being left behind.

This roundtable will discuss the specific challenges facing the industry when it comes to cloud transformation, ranging from getting financial sign-off from the board, securing regulatory approvals, dealing with staff skills shortages and overcoming cyber security threats.

Topics for discussion will include:
• What are the biggest blockers for your organisation in terms of cloud migration?
• How can you bridge the gap between the board’s business drive and the need for investment in IT?
• Are there certain departments and workloads which aren’t suited to the cloud?
• How are digital challengers using cloud to optimise their digital finance platforms?
• Which specific regulatory or security concerns are most prevalent in terms of cloud adoption?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of public and private cloud, or is hybrid best?

Please note this evening event is open to senior decision makers within financial institutions.

Timings:
18:00 – 18:30      Welcome drinks and canapes 
18:30 – 20:00      Introduction to fellow guests and roundtable discussion 
20:00 onwards   Complimentary three-course dinner

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