Navigating the Perfect Storm: Building a Hybrid Cloud Strategy for Cost, Control and AI Readiness
Join this free webinar sponsored by SCC and HPE, Navigating the Perfect Storm: Building a Hybrid Cloud Strategy for Cost, Control and AI Readiness. Explore how organisations can navigate rising infrastructure costs, increasing operational complexity, data sovereignty pressures and growing AI ambitions.

About this event
Join this free webinar sponsored by SCC and HPE, Navigating the Perfect Storm: Building a Hybrid Cloud Strategy for Cost, Control and AI Readiness. Explore how organisations can navigate rising infrastructure costs, increasing operational complexity, data sovereignty pressures and growing AI ambitions.
SCC and HPE will explore how forward-thinking enterprises are adopting a more intentional hybrid cloud approach to improve performance, cost efficiency and control, while creating an infrastructure foundation that is ready for AI. The session will also look at practical strategies for modernising IT, reducing risk and maintaining operational resilience as infrastructure economics and technology priorities continue to evolve.
The webinar is aimed at IT decision-makers, procurement teams, IT infrastructure and IT operations/security professionals.
The session will cover:
Why hybrid cloud is emerging as a preferred operating model for modern enterprises
How to improve performance, cost efficiency and control through effective workload placement
Practical approaches to building an AI-ready infrastructure foundation
Strategies for modernising IT while reducing risk and maintaining operational stability
How real-world organisations are adapting to changing infrastructure economics and evolving technology priorities
Our sponsors
SCC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) help organisations reduce costs, simplify operations, and accelerate innovation through integrated technology solutions.
As Europe’s largest privately owned technology provider, SCC delivers expertise across cybersecurity, cloud, data, AI, and infrastructure. With over 7,000 employees worldwide and a strong presence across public and private sectors, SCC combines technical excellence with long-term stability and a customer-first approach.
Together, SCC and HPE provide a unified hybrid cloud operating model powered by HPE GreenLake. Using AI-driven automation technologies such as HPE OpsRamp and HPE Morpheus, organisations gain greater visibility, performance optimisation, and streamlined management across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments. The solution also helps address rising virtualisation costs, delivering up to 2.5x lower total cost of ownership compared with alternative platforms. Whether modernising infrastructure, adopting cloud-native technologies, or scaling AI initiatives, SCC and HPE provide a secure, flexible foundation that simplifies operations and supports future business growth.
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Speakers

Andrew Ayres
Hybrid Cloud Strategy Leader - UKIMEA
HPE

Stuart Wareham
HPE International Alliances Manager
SCC
Sponsors

SCC PLC
SCC PLC is an independent IT services and solutions provider serving commercial and public sector organisations. The company offers staff augmentation and engineering talent access, strategic IT consulting, and technology infrastructure solutions spanning banking, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and utilities. SCC integrates workplace, data, software, infrastructure and cloud services, with focus on sustainability including secure asset recovery, energy efficiency and carbon offsetting capabilities.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a global technology company that provides a range of products and services to businesses across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and telecommunications. They offer solutions in areas such as hybrid cloud, edge computing, and security. HPE also provides consulting and support services to help businesses optimize their IT infrastructure and operations.
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Dora Pass
Events Manager

Christopher Hazell
Programme Manager - Cloud, Tech and Innovation



