Episode notes
Private cloud has become a priority topic as forces of change, from AI to geopolitics, reshape where critical data and workloads reside. With AI becomes more deeply embedded in core operations, enterprises are seeking a public cloud experience in private setting, with greater control over data, security, cost, and compliance.
This episode explores how private cloud can enable enterprise AI, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.
Featured experts
- KC Funk, Senior Director of Global Specialty Sales, Global Alliances, Dell Technologies
- Noel Bravo, Vice President of Cloud Practice, Kyndryl
Conversation highlights
Please note the transcript has been modified for clarity and length.
Sarah B. Nelson (Host): What defines the next generation of private cloud, and how do priorities differ across stakeholders like developers, CIOs, and CISOs?
KC Funk: We’ve said for years that cloud is not a place or a destination — it’s an operating model. What matters is delivering self-service, automation, and fast access to resources. Developers want speed and flexibility, while CIOs and CISOs are focused on cost control, risk reduction, compliance, and lifecycle management. The next generation of private cloud has to deliver both. (Hear the full response at 01:20)
Sarah B. Nelson: What role does cloud infrastructure play in building trust as AI becomes more integrated into the enterprise?
Noel Bravo: We’re changing dramatically the way we work with technology, the way we operate it, and the way humans consume it. That implies a major organizational and cultural shift. The human will continue to be in the middle — in the use of AI, in governance, and in helping make the right decisions. (Hear the full response at 10:20)
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