

Balancing Trade-Offs in Hybrid Cloud and the Infrastructure behind Scalable AI - with Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara
Sep 4, 2025
Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer of AI at Hitachi Vantara, brings decades of expertise in sustainable AI infrastructure. He dives into the critical balance between compute demands and sustainability goals as businesses scale AI initiatives. Hardy discusses common misconceptions about AI implementation and the need for a strategic approach to hybrid cloud solutions. He emphasizes lessons learned from failed AI pilots, stressing the importance of data quality and robust infrastructure for long-term success. Prepare to rethink your AI strategy!
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Scaling Is More Than GPUs
- Scaling AI requires more than GPUs; data sources and integration matter equally.
- Power, sustainability, and hybrid strategy trade-offs determine true cost and feasibility.
Plan Before You Purchase
- Create a clear, stepwise execution plan before buying infrastructure.
- Align physical, data, and people investments to business outcomes rather than chasing shiny tools.
AI Surfaces Hidden System Flaws
- External advisors can reveal unseen operational impacts of AI on source systems.
- Successful pilots often require fixing upstream system fragilities first.