In our sector, the major cloud discussion the last few years focused on data protection - what data can we store in the cloud, and in which cloud? This talk takes a different approach and ignores the cloud as an outsourcing model. Instead, principles and methods for modern cloud technology are highlighted. Correctly adopted, they enable any software developing organization to accelerate the pace of innovation. This effect can even be achieved without migrating to the cloud, and without compromising data protection and regulatory compliance. 

This talk introduces and discusses the concept of cloud native. A term that, confusingly enough, has nothing to do with running applications in the cloud, but rather describes methods, ways of working, and organizational structures to maximize the pace of innovation for organizations that develop software.

In addition to principles for faster software development, the talk discusses how cloud native principles can improve security, auditability, and other critical factors for securing sensitive personal data within healthcare. 

The talk exemplifies success factors and common pitfalls based on the speaker’s personal experience from successful (and less successful) transformations to cloud native within everything from small medtech startups to large publicly listed companies and the public sector. 

In today’s world, where every company is a software company and software is key to all innovation, this talk aims to create inspiration for how we can create the best possible digital solutions for the e-health of the future.