techUK is excited to host this panel discussion bringing together industry leaders to explore how small and medium-sized enterprises can unlock the opportunities of cloud computing, from an initial migration to further modernisation and the journey to cloud native.
The UK has a long tail of SMEs that often struggle to access the benefits of digital transformation, and this event will consider how smaller organisations can best navigate the challenges of cloud modernisation, including issues like skills shortages, cost control & FinOps, cybersecurity, and adjusting businesses processes for an OpEx environment. Our panel will also highlight opportunities for SMEs to operate in a more agile and efficient way by harnessing the benefits of cloud, how to mitigate new challenges that can arise as an organisation scales, and what lessons can be learned from the challenges faced by larger organisations.
Our panelists will be:
- Kara Radcliffe, Director – Cloud Technologies, PwC
- Marcus Bearden, Senior Director EMEA Cloud Advisory and Tech Enablement, Slalom
- Graham Adamson, Head of Architecture and Data, Exception
- Helen Gerling, CEO, Shaping Cloud
The panel will discuss:
- Developing a cloud transformation strategy that matches capabilities and costs to clear business objectives.
- Navigating the OpEx transition and adopting FinOps best practices.
- Mitigating barriers to successful cloud transformation.
- Opportunities to be more agile, efficient, and productive by leveraging new capabilities.
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Sue Daley
Sue Daley
Sue leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work.
This includes work programmes on cloud, data protection, data analytics, AI, digital ethics, Digital Identity and Internet of Things as well as emerging and transformative technologies and innovation policy. She has been recognised as one of the most influential people in UK tech by Computer Weekly's UKtech50 Longlist and in 2021 was inducted into the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame. A key influencer in driving forward the data agenda in the UK Sue is co-chair of the UK government's National Data Strategy Forum. As well as being recognised in the UK's Big Data 100 and the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries for 2020 Sue has also been shortlisted for the Milton Keynes Women Leaders Awards and was a judge for the Loebner Prize in AI. In addition to being a regular industry speaker on issues including AI ethics, data protection and cyber security, Sue was recently a judge for the UK Tech 50 and is a regular judge of the annual UK Cloud Awards.
Prior to joining techUK in January 2015 Sue was responsible for Symantec's Government Relations in the UK and Ireland. She has spoken at events including the UK-China Internet Forum in Beijing, UN IGF and European RSA on issues ranging from data usage and privacy, cloud computing and online child safety. Before joining Symantec, Sue was senior policy advisor at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Sue has an BA degree on History and American Studies from Leeds University and a Masters Degree on International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Birmingham. Sue is a keen sportswoman and in 2016 achieved a lifelong ambition to swim the English Channel.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2055
- Twitter:
- @ChannelSwimSue,@ChannelSwimSue
Laura Foster
Laura Foster
Laura is techUK’s Head of Programme for Technology and Innovation.
She supports the application and expansion of emerging technologies, including Quantum Computing, High-Performance Computing, AR/VR/XR and Edge technologies, across the UK. As part of this, she works alongside techUK members and UK Government to champion long-term and sustainable innovation policy that will ensure the UK is a pioneer in science and technology
Before joining techUK, Laura worked internationally as a conference researcher and producer covering enterprise adoption of emerging technologies. This included being part of the strategic team at London Tech Week.
Laura has a degree in History (BA Hons) from Durham University, focussing on regional social history. Outside of work she loves reading, travelling and supporting rugby team St. Helens, where she is from.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalicefoster
