Beyond VMware: Rethinking Cloud Platforms, Costs and Control
Cloud strategy is no longer just about scale and flexibility — it’s about control, cost predictability, and long‑term resilience.
In Episode 3 of Trust Cloud Talks, we speak to Phil Hilton, Senior Account Manager at Zadara, about the pressures organisations are facing in traditional public cloud and VMware environments — and how alternative platforms are reshaping the conversation.
This episode explores why customers are reassessing their current platforms, where costs and constraints are emerging, and how organisations can build more flexible, sovereign cloud environments.
Interview with Phil Hilton, Zadara.
What this episode covers:
- Why organisations are reconsidering VMware and traditional public cloud
- The hidden cost challenges — including egress fees and unpredictable billing
- Growing concerns around data sovereignty and control
- The role of platform flexibility and vendor independence
- How alternative cloud models are emerging to address these challenges
A different approach to Cloud
Rather than following one fixed model, organisations are increasingly exploring more flexible approaches, balancing control, cost, and operational simplicity.
In this episode, Phil shares how these alternatives are being shaped and what they offer organisations looking to move forward with greater confidence.
From insight to action
The themes discussed in this episode reflect a broader shift towards flexibility, sovereignty, and more predictable cloud strategies.
Through its partnership with Zadara, Trust Cloud supports organisations looking to take a more controlled and considered approach.
Episode 2: Simplifying Cloud Decisions
Featuring Tony Walsh, Business Development Consultant at Trust.
Explore the full series
This episode is part of the Trust Cloud Talks series, exploring what’s changed in cloud strategy and how organisations can move forward with confidence.
Continue the conversation
If the themes explored in this episode reflect challenges you’re facing, our team would be happy to discuss your environment and options for moving forward.