EP21- EMEA cloud learnings and why Azure is first choice in a rapidly evolving multi-cloud region ” - with EMEA cloud networking experts IDES VANNEUVILLE and DENNIS HAGENS

<p>In EP21 we got together with Ides and Dennis to talk about EMEA cloud trends and some lessons learned from customers cloud journey in the region. Key points include:</p> <ul> <li>Why Azure is first choice CSP for majority large enterprises in the region&nbsp;</li> <li>How EMEA landscape has rapidly evolved from single cloud mindset to embracing multi-cloud&nbsp;</li> <li>Connectivity to mainland China is a key trend with some large EMEA customers</li> <li>Advise for cloud architects to "zoom out", take a step back and look at big picture on how cloud needs to be architected for current and future business needs</li> <li>How Partner landscape is evolving with a new breed evolving b/w two extremes of legacy on-prem partners and csp-native, DIY only type partners.</li> <li>"Go-build ourselves" mindset works early on when application footprint is small but as complexity increases as environment grows, customers focus has shifted to "consuming" partner product , such as Aviatrix, that makes life easier allowing business to focus on cloud agility.</li> </ul> <p>Hope you enjoy.</p> <p><br></p>