Name: The CFO perspective to IT cost optimization and investing for growth
Start: 2023-11-20T07:05:00Z
End: 2023-11-20T07:05:56.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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Join our BrightTalk webinars and gain insights from our global experts on rightsizing your IT estate for a cloud future, cost optimization in hybrid and multicloud environments, 24/7 IT estate support, and revenue-generating innovations through AI and data-based solutions.

Many organizations have the potential to save up to 30% of their cloud budget by addressing overconsumption and inefficiencies. With the right approach, managing cloud environments can unlock significant cost savings and streamlined operations. Crayon has a proven track record of helping customers achieve these savings.

In this on-demand webinar, discover how adopting FinOps can transform your cloud cost management. FinOps provides a powerful framework for achieving clarity and control over your cloud spending, and you’ll also learn how Crayon's Cloud Cost Control product can support these efforts. Gain enhanced visibility into your cloud expenses with detailed tracking, identify cost-saving opportunities, and receive practical recommendations for optimizing both costs and security—without compromising performance.

Key webinar takeaways include:
- Understanding FinOps: Discover how FinOps empowers you to take control of your cloud costs.
- Flexibility and optimization: Explore how FinOps provides greater flexibility and optimization compared to traditional software assets management (SAM).
- Informed commitments: Learn to analyze consumption patterns, make smarter resource commitments, and achieve substantial cost reductions.
- Continuous optimization: See how Crayon’s Cloud Cost Control product offers ongoing optimization through actionable insights.

Watch the recording today to unlock new strategies for maximizing the value of your cloud investments.

Maximizing efficiency: FinOps strategies for Google Cloud Platform

Generative AI goes beyond language models like GPT. It encompasses a wide range of applications, including Computer Vision. While GenAI is often associated with generating text, it also excels in creating and modifying visual content such as images, videos, and audio.

This technology is revolutionizing industries by enabling the creation of marketing materials, advertising videos, eBooks, and personalized visual content with just a few descriptive inputs which significantly reduces time and improves efficiency.

In this on-demand webinar, our speakers discuss the practical applications of Generative AI in Computer Vision and the business value it creates.

Key webinar takeaways include:
- Generative AI in Computer Vision: Understand the basics and various applications beyond language models, including image, video, and audio generation.
- Use cases: Learn how GenAI generates and conditions images, including a demo of image generation, with examples in different industries.
- Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical implications, biases, and privacy concerns associated with GenAI, emphasizing responsible use.
- Future of GenAI: Explore potential future applications in gaming, augmented reality, and accessibility for people with disabilities. 

Watch the recording today to learn how Generative AI in Computer Vision can improve business efficiency and increase ROI.

GenAI in Computer Vision: Transforming business with visual intelligence

There is no denying that chatbots have improved the digital customer support offered by organizations – but no one is under any illusion that what we are doing is 'chatting'. That is the problem. A traditional chatbot can only understand questions for which it has a predefined answer and is incapable of going off script.

The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) is giving chatbots the power to think on their feet and generate replies that are radically more natural, accurate, and useful.

In this on-demand webinar our speakers discuss the transformative potential of the new generation of chatbots known as 'conversational agents', in enhancing business processes and customer experiences. 

Key webinar takeaways include:
- Understanding Conversational AI: Learn which technologies enable AI to understand and respond to human language in a natural and coherent manner.
- Business Impact: Explore how conversational agents provide greater efficiency, cost savings, and continuous availability compared to traditional chatbots.
- Use cases: Learn how Generative AI-powered agents are being used in various industries.
- Challenges: Understand the challenges of implementing Generative AI, including the need for human intervention, addressing bias and ethics, and ensuring security and privacy. 

Watch the recording today to improve efficiency and revolutionize your business processes.

Improve business efficiency with GenAI-powered chatbots

In today's digital-first landscape, maximizing the efficiency of your cloud infrastructure is not just about cost savings—it's also about making a positive impact on the environment. Discover the dual benefits of leveraging AMD-powered VMs for unparalleled performance and cost efficiency, and understand how smart decisions in compute selection can significantly reduce your carbon footprint.

Key benefits of attending:
- Cost efficiency unleashed
- The environmental edge
- Practical insights and strategies
- Interactive Q&A: Have your specific questions answered by our panel of experts in cloud solutions and AMD technology.

What you will learn:
- Rightsizing with precision: The importance of matching your VM instances to optimal AMD-powered SKUs for cost and energy efficiency.
- Environmental considerations: How choosing the right location and compute density can drastically reduce your carbon footprint.
- Strategic cost reduction: The role of reservation purchases and SKU selection in maximizing savings and environmental benefits.
- AMD's competitive edge: Insight into how AMD's innovations in processor technology offer superior performance and efficiency.
 
Sign up today to begin your journey towards optimized cloud efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Beyond virtualisation: The AMD advantage & environmental impact

AI is now ubiquitous across our business and personal lives completing all sorts of tasks quickly, efficiently, and with great accuracy. One area that has been ripe for transformation is document processing.  

Watch our webinar on-demand where our Data & AI experts share ways you can benefit from Generative AI to revolutionize document processing by extracting key information from your documents, streamlining operations, and deriving valuable insights for businesses.

Crayon Document Intelligence holds the potential to transform your entire business by supplying you with these benefits:

Efficiency: Say goodbye to inefficiencies, errors, and delays.
Streamlined operations: Address challenges like mismanagement and document loss.
Accuracy: Ensure near 100% accuracy without AI model training.
Cost savings: Increase efficiency and optimize costs through automation and intelligence.
With this webinar, you will be able to understand the importance and possibilities of GenAI, learn about concrete document processing use cases and how you can leverage them in your organization. Watch its recording now!

Optimizing costs: Leveraging GenAI for efficient document processing

When migrating to Amazon Web Services (AWS), it can be tempting to just “lift and shift” your entire IT infrastructure. But this strategy can — and will — end up costing you a lot of time money in the long run. In this webinar, jointly hosted by Crayon and AWS, we’ll explain the step-by-step process for planning, building, and migrating to AWS — all while lowering operating costs, improving flexibility, and keeping your data secure.

Blueprint for a successful migration to AWS

Join us for an exciting and informative webinar hosted by Crayon and AWS. This event promises to be a game-changer in your understanding of generative AI and its profound impact on businesses, startups, and entrepreneurship. Don't miss this chance to uncover the transformative potential of generative AI and AWS Bedrock. Whether you're a startup founder, entrepreneur, or an already established business, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration needed to harness the power of AI for your success.

Agenda:
- Introduction to Crayon: Unveiling the Power of Generative AI
- Timeline, GenAI how did we get here?
- Think big! What are you Doing Today That Could be Done by AI/ML Tomorrow?
- Introduction to AWS Bedrock
- Trending Use Cases and Success Stories
- Building Blocks, Foundations & Keys to Success
- Engage with Experts - Interactive Q & A Session

Elevate your Business with Generative AI: Insights from Crayon and AWS

Join us as we share updates on Microsoft Copilot. This informative event will unveil Copilot's capabilities and include a fireside chat with industry experts. Explore how Copilot is reshaping value for customers and partners. Learn about its innovative use cases transforming businesses. Be one of the first to witness the future of technology.

Our experts will discuss:
- Acquiring Microsoft Copilot licenses
- A QuickStart guide for easy Copilot integration
- A case study on how Crayon implemented Copilot, including environment preparation and user training
- Common use cases adopted by businesses today
- How partners can assist end customers in implementing Copilot and driving adoption and change management
After the event, customers will receive an exclusive digital Copilot QuickStart Kit to help tackle this big opportunity and hit the ground running.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights, learn best practices, and enhance your company's productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Watch the webinar now!

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Get ready to do more of what you love

AI FUELS YOUR FUTURE: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Redefining the Workweek and Business Transformation

Prepare for or optimize your Microsoft 365 Copilot implementation with our informative webinar. Whether you're gearing up for Copilot or evaluating your existing setup, this session offers valuable insights and practical guidance.

Copilot revolutionizes work across three critical dimensions:

• Data preparation for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Discover essential steps to prepare your data for optimal utilization with Microsoft 365 Copilot, focusing on data security and compliance.
• Empowering teams with Copilot: Understand which user roles can gain the most from Microsoft 365 Copilot and learn how to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Measuring the impact of Copilot: Delve into the methodologies for establishing productivity baselines and effectively tracking the impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot on your organization.
• Readiness for Copilot implementation: Gain insights into the critical readiness activities required for a successful Microsoft 365 Copilot implementation, including licensing, technical guidance, data governance, and adoption strategies

Are you ready to adopt this game-changing technology? Many organizations are not yet prepared to harness the full potential of their reservoirs of data with Copilot.

In our webinar, you'll discover how to harness Copilot's capabilities to drive superior business outcomes. We equip you with a strategic roadmap for integrating Copilot into your organization and revolutionizing the way you work, ensuring your business remains at the forefront of innovation.

Watch our on-demand webinar today and embark on a transformative journey toward business excellence with Microsoft Copilot.

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Redefining the Workweek and Business Transformation

Fourty-seven percent of IT decision-makers say cost optimization is the biggest challenge in managing their IT estate. With the recent launch of Microsoft Copilot along with other cutting-edge AI technologies, there is increasing demand from the business to expand the licensing portfolio. While these innovations promise enhanced productivity, there are cost implications.

Securing a competitive edge in licensing cost management is critical. Crayon is your ally in assessing and optimizing these costs. Leveraging our expertise in software asset management, we can guide you in actively addressing this issue. Join our experts as they help you navigate the cost challenges associated with AI technology licenses.

WEBINAR AGENDA:
1. The challenge of increasing software costs 
- Understand what is driving the increase in licensing costs 
- Learn about the impact new technologies like Microsoft Copilot will have on your budget. 
2. The cost optimization potential 
- Explore various tools and approaches that help uncover your savings potential 
- Discover the crucial role of governance in controlling expenses 
3. The road to effective savings 
- Discover key strategies to realize your savings potential 
- Learn how to use new offers like Copilot in licensing renegotiations 
- Figure out when to engage external assistance

Optimizing Software Licensing in the Age of Microsoft Copilot

Up to 80% of businesses overspend on the cloud, which means billions of Euros each year. Even if your business is cloud native, it's likely that there is room to optimize your cloud spending. But the big question is: where to start?

Watch the webinar to learn from Crayon's top experts: Geoff Barnett, who leads Crayon's global team of multi cloud experts, and Frederik Munthe, who is an expert on FinOps and BI. 

In this webinar, we will discuss the typical reasons that lead to overspending on the cloud and the various strategies you can implement to gain control of your cloud spending. We will also share concrete examples of cloud cost optimization case studies that have generated significant savings to our customers. 
 
WEBINAR AGENDA:
- Current cloud spending trends across industries.
- Common pitfalls that lead to overspending.
- Insights into how a FinOps or multi cloud strategy can regain control over your cloud expenses.

How to unlock 30% savings in the cloud

16% of IT decision makers say their budget needs a complete overhaul. Why have IT budgets become so difficult to manage, and above all, how can optimize what you have already spent, while investing in future competitiveness?

In this webinar, you will meet two top experts that discuss the complexity of managing IT spending, and how you can work to optimize your tech ROI:
Crayon CFO/Chief Strategy Officer Jon Birger Syvertsen and Crayon Software and Cloud Advisory Sales Director Rodrigo Queiroz-Machado. 

AGENDA:
- IT budgets today: Where do businesses stand and what do they struggle with? 
- Unique findings from a global survey
- How can you find a balance between optimizing what you already have and invest to remain competitive in the future?
- Why are IT budgets difficult to manage?
- What can you do to gain control
- Do you really need to invest in order to save? 
- Q&A

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