Hybrid Cloud for Agentic AI: Lessons from IBM's AI Transformation

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Roger Premo discusses IBM's AI transformation and the role of hybrid cloud in driving value from AI.

What distinguishes organizations that capture real value from AI from those still experimenting? In this episode of AWS Executive Insights, Roger Premo, Global Head of Strategy at IBM, breaks down the practical lessons behind IBM’s own AI transformation. From embedding generative AI into everyday workflows to codifying an agentic development lifecycle, IBM has paired leadership commitment with disciplined execution to drive measurable results. Premo discusses how hybrid cloud architecture enables agents to access data across heterogeneous environments, why data product management is now a business imperative, and how governance must be built into AI systems from the start. This essential discussion offers leaders a framework for moving beyond isolated pilots and building scalable, secure, and value-driven AI capabilities. Thank you to IBM for their partnership and participation in this discussion.

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Host: Amazon Web Services

Guest: Roger Premo

Topics covered

• AI transformation
• hybrid cloud
• data governance
• generative AI
• business strategy

Keywords

• AI
• hybrid cloud
• data management
• governance
• business imperative

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Organizations: IBM

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