Optimising Cloud Costs Through Strategic Roundtable Collaboration

Clutch partnered with IBM and AdventOne to deliver a Melbourne Cloud and Infrastructure Leader Roundtable, focused on strategies for optimising cloud costs and minimising spend.

The Brief:

IBM engaged Clutch to organise a roundtable event in collaboration with their partner AdventOne. The goal was to bring together Melbourne-based Cloud and Infrastructure Leaders to discuss effective strategies for cloud cost optimisation and sustainability in cloud operations.

The Work:

Clutch collaborated with IBM and AdventOne to deliver the event at Eureka89, a premium venue in Melbourne. The roundtable was designed to facilitate in-depth discussions, peer-to-peer learning, and actionable insights for industry leaders.

The Outcome:

The event successfully attracted 16 Cloud and Infrastructure Leaders from prominent organisations, including Telstra, 7-Eleven, Bupa, Bank of Queensland, TPG Telecom, Cenitex, and BHP.

Event Highlights:

Key topics covered during the roundtables included:

• Understanding Cloud Costs and Initial Projections
  This session explored processes for aligning cloud spending with budget projections and addressed the role of sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives in cost management.

• Optimisation Techniques
  Key steps for beginning the cloud optimisation journey were reviewed, highlighting the importance of combining human intelligence with tools to optimise effectively. The scalability of commonly used methods was also evaluated.

• Automation
  The session investigated how automating actions can maximise application performance while optimising cloud expenditure. Strategies for gaining engineer buy-in to realise the full benefits of automation were discussed.

This collaboration showcased Clutch’s expertise in delivering targeted and impactful events for industry leaders. By partnering with IBM and AdventOne, Clutch provided a platform for Cloud and Infrastructure Leaders to share insights, discuss challenges, and explore innovative strategies for optimising cloud costs and driving efficiency.