This Week Health: Conference Solution Showcase: Exploring Cloud Solutions With CDW, Children’s Health, and Cook Children’s
July 24, 2024: Tom Stafford (Healthcare CTO at CDW), Chris Akeroyd (Executive VP and CIO of Children’s Health), and Theresa Meadows (SVP and CIO of Cook Children’s) join Bill for a Solution Showcase. They discuss how initial cloud enthusiasm meets real-world challenges, such as data retrieval issues and vendor lock-in, and how these experiences shaped their current strategies. What lessons can be drawn from early cloud adoption missteps, and how do healthcare organizations ensure security and flexibility in their cloud architecture today? As they navigate the shift from traditional data centers to cloud-based solutions, how do they balance innovation with the practical needs of healthcare delivery?
Key Points:
- 00:52 Early Cloud Adoption Challenges
- 02:26 Strategic Cloud Migration
- 04:47 Cloud Security and Governance
- 16:25 Staff Transition and Training
- 22:15 Future of Data Centers and Cloud
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