Automation talks
Cloud-only has failed.
How to get hybrid IT right?
Ep. 01 with Sinisa Sokolic (CTO at XOAP)
About the episode
Cloud Meets Hybrid | Automation Talks, hosted by Mario Istuk, is a new podcast by XOAP, exploring IT infrastructure and automation topics.
Tune in for deep dives with expert guests and short updates on current IT topics.
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Why did everyone rush to ditch on-prem? Why are so many quietly moving back?
In the first episode of Automation Talks, we dig into the decline of the cloud-only approach and explore the role of hybrid IT today with XOAP’s CTO, Sinisa Sokolic.
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Meet our host
XOAP
Mario Istuk
Mario Istuk, a co-founder of XOAP, oversees sales, marketing and corporate partnerships. With over 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure and automation, he helps organizations optimize complex hybrid IT environments. Mario hosts XOAP’s Automation Talks podcast, leads online events and speaks at conferences across Europe.
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