Cloud Computing is Evolving – With a Little Help From AI

Cloud computing has undergone a remarkable evolution in recent years, becoming a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives across industries. With the introduction of generative AI, the cloud landscape has experienced unprecedented growth and innovation, reshaping the way organizations approach computing, storage and software delivery, Sarbjeet Johal, CEO of StackPayne.

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Gen AI’s capabilities, including auto code generation and infrastructure optimization, empower developers and DevOps teams to streamline software creation and deployment processes, said Johal. “By automating mundane tasks, gen AI empowers focus on high-value activities, accelerating the pace of innovation and driving operational efficiency within cloud environments. This symbiotic relationship between AI and cloud computing not only enhances productivity but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement,” he said.

In this video interview with Information Security Media Group at RSA Conference 2024, Johal also discussed:

• Intense competition in the cloud market;
• The shift in budget priorities toward Gen AI initiatives;
• The economics of cloud into two buckets: software creation and software operations.

With nearly three decades of experience in Silicon Valley, Johal has helped build digital transformation programs worldwide. Johal has worked with more than 50 Fortune 1000 companies in the last 20 years in different capacities. Apart from cloud architecture, pre-sales, Johal also has extensive insights in datacenter/applications rationalization and cloud migrations. He also helped direct cloud center of excellence programs at Rackspace and Oracle and has experience in building organizations and companies from scratch.