Ep 035 Mastering the Cloud: How to Choose the Right Infrastructure for Your Business with Peter Blunt

Introducing an enlightening episode of REDD's Business & Tech Podcast, Episode 035: Mastering the Cloud: How to Choose the Right Infrastructure for Your Business with Peter Blunt.
In this informative discussion, our hosts, Jackson Barnes and Nigel Heyn sit down with Peter Blunt, the Chief Commercial Officer of Polaris Data Centre. Peter unveils the secrets behind choosing the perfect cloud infrastructure for your business: private cloud, public cloud, or on-premise.
Polaris Data Centre offers a plethora of options to suit your needs. They've got everything from bare metal servers to private cloud deployments and managed services. But the key lies in aligning your choice with your workload and business requirements. Don't get swept away by the allure of infinite scalability if you don't need it!
Peter drops some serious knowledge on power consumption and environmental impact. Consider the total cost of ownership and those hidden expenses lurking in your on-site infrastructure. Power usage, cooling, and security concerns can be daunting. But fear not, data centers like Polaris have your back with higher power efficiency, top-notch security, and uninterrupted power supply – perfect for those 24/7 operations.
But wait, there's more! Cybersecurity takes center stage, and Peter emphasizes the importance of locking down your data fortress. Collaboration is the name of the game. Work closely with your data center provider to craft bespoke solutions tailored to your needs. Efficiency and cost-effectiveness await!
And what's the scoop on the data center industry? It's soaring! Public cloud adoption is driving the growth, while colocation and private clouds continue to shine.
Join us in this captivating journey through the clouds, where business tech decisions are made with savvy and precision. Tune in now to uncover the secrets behind cloud success!
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00:00 - Opener
00:26 - Peter's introduction
00:47 - Peter's career history background
02:53 - What is a Data Centre?
04:17 - How did Polaris start?
04:59 - “To make a community, you need to create jobs”
08:00 - Evolution of Data Centres
09:52 - How did the current technology affect the industry of Data Centres?
11:32 - Why choose Polaris as a service instead of going to a public cloud?
15:07 - The Future of Data Centres in regards to AI and technology
16:00 - ChatGPT vs Google query
17:21 - Growth of Data Centres
19:51 - Myths and Facts about Data Centres
23:41 - Building security vs Data Centres for businesses
25:09 - Cybersecurity for Data Centres
27:02 - Difference between a good data centre to a bad one
28:49 - Advice for those who are considering getting a Data Centre provider
32:40 - Data Centre industry in the present
34:23 - What’s next for Peter and Polaris?
35:53 - Outro
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