Sean Phupanich, AWS Principal Solutions Architect, stressed the importance of thorough planning.

1. KELYN CTO Joins AWS and Commvault
for Cloud Exchange Insight
Our CTO Ryan Lake was invited to participate in a recent roundtable talk called the
Cloud Exchange 2023, hosted by Federal News Network (FNN). Joining Ryan on the
panel included cloud experts and friends of KELYN from AWS and Commvault. FNN’s
Jason Miller led the conversation, where he asked the panelists to share their insights
on the evolving strategies for successful digital transformation. While most
government agencies have done some initial work implementing cloud adoption, many
are still working through this process.
You can watch the 15+ minute recorded Cloud Exchange discussion here.
Below is a quick summary of some of key points from Ryan Lake of KELYN, Richard
Breakiron of Commvault and Sean Phupanich of AWS.
Tactic 1: Understand Your Current Infrastructure
KELYN Technologies CTO Ryan Lake, emphasized the importance of understanding
the current infrastructure. Agencies have a variety of applications, some of which are
easier to move to the cloud than others. Commercial off-the-shelf applications, for
instance, may require more resources to migrate, especially if they are no longer
supported by their vendors. Lake also highlighted the reality that some mission-critical
applications may need to remain on-premise for the foreseeable future. The key is to
develop strategies and services that can make these applications as resilient and
“cloudified” as possible.

2. Tactic 2: Develop a Savvy Team
Richard Breakiron, Commvault Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives for Americas
Public Sector, pointed out the need for a skilled and experienced team that understands
both on-premise and cloud environments. He highlights the importance of working with
a seasoned managed service provider like KELYN to maximize the value AWS and
Commvault offer. The challenge lies in building a team that can bridge the gap between
on-premise and cloud knowledge, while enabling AWS and Commvault to work as a
unified solution.
Tactic 3: Spend Time Upfront on Planning
Sean Phupanich, AWS Principal Solutions Architect, stressed the importance of
thorough planning. Given the unique nature of each application and system, adequate
planning is a key success factor for agencies. The cloud environment offers a plethora
of tools and the benefit of economies of scale, making it an ideal platform for
modernization and innovation.
In conclusion, the panelists agreed that a successful digital transformation recipe
involves a thorough understanding of the current infrastructure, developing the right
cloud team, and investing time in upfront planning. By following these steps, agencies
can harness the full benefits of cloud technology.
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