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The AI in Business Podcast

Infrastructure Challenges in Life Sciences Through the Lens of Data - with Robert Wenier of AstraZeneca

Sep 19, 2024
24:31
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Robert Wenier, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca, shares his insights on navigating infrastructure challenges in the life sciences sector. He discusses the delicate balance between cloud technologies and endpoint storage, emphasizing strategic tech adoption while managing performance, risk, and cost. Wenier also delves into the shift towards object storage for unstructured data and the unique hurdles faced by larger enterprises compared to agile smaller firms in adopting generative AI solutions. His expertise highlights the future pathways for effective data management.
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Quick takeaways

  • Leaders in life sciences must strategically balance cloud and endpoint storage investments by managing the competing forces of performance, risk, and cost.
  • The effective use of cloud technology and hybrid models significantly differentiates large pharmaceutical players from smaller competitors in optimizing operations.

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Balancing Infrastructure Investments

Leaders in legacy industries face significant challenges in balancing infrastructure investments between cloud technologies and endpoint storage. They must consider three competing forces: performance, risk, and cost in their strategic planning. Performance involves assessing whether the technology meets the desired value, while risk factors include security and capacity issues. Managing costs effectively requires understanding the technology well enough to optimize its use instead of overpaying for high-end solutions that may not be fully utilized.

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