Framing Cloud Discussions for the C-Suite

Learn how to tailor discussions about cloud strategies and activities around the concepts that are most important to your CFO, CTO, and other key executives.

Introduction

• Understanding the audience
• Discussing the cloud with a non-tech audience

1. Core Distinctions

• Discussing dynamic application infrastructures
• Discussing rapid innovation and change
• Discussing COGS vs. capital
• Cloud finances

2. Cloud for Executives

• Understanding what “the cloud” means to your audience
• CFO focus: The cloud and financial management
• CTO focus: Technical advantage using the cloud
• CSO focus: The cloud is secure
• CEO focus: The cloud and customer value

3. Leveraging the Cloud

• Discussing cloud metrics and OKRs
• Discussing cloud cost reduction
• Discussing cloud scaling and availability

Conclusion

• Continuing cloud discussions with the C-Suite