Strategic IT Transformation: SLOs, DevOps, and Software-Defined Datacenter for Cloud Efficiency

Watch a 45-minute conference talk exploring the strategic transformation from traditional IT to software-defined datacenters and cloud infrastructure. Learn how to implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines and adopt cloud-native approaches for virtual machine management using the Roger Martin Strategy Framework. Discover the strategic, operational, and tactical decisions needed to empower business units and optimize workload lifecycle management. Gain insights into fostering organizational agility, driving continuous improvement, and reducing decision fatigue through practical examples. Explore the implementation of tools like Red Hat OpenStack Platform and Ansible for transitioning to software-defined, cloud-centric infrastructure. Understand the critical role of Service Level Objectives in enhancing customer satisfaction. Presented by Greg Procunier from Red Hat, the talk covers topics including the 5-step process, hybrid cloud implementation, big identity management, and addressing key problem statements through a choice cascade approach.