In this episode of the Leadership Minute, Tony Uphoff explains cloud database technology and shares five benefits CEOs can expect from migrating their data from an on-premises database into the cloud.
This episode is sponsored by Acceleration Economy’s “Cloud Wars Top 10 Course,” which explains how Bob Evans builds and updates the Cloud Wars Top 10 ranking, as well as how C-suite executives use the list to inform strategic cloud purchase decisions. The course is available today.
Highlights
00:50 — As the name implies, a cloud database is a database service built and accessed through a cloud platform. It serves many of the same functions as a traditional database with the added benefits of improved flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
01:12 — Tony shares five advantages CEOs can expect from a cloud database:

02:36 — Choosing the right cloud database provider that aligns with your business’ needs and technology infrastructure is crucial. You can learn about the leading cloud vendors — their strengths and how Acceleration Economy analysts ranked them — in the Cloud Wars Top 10.
This minute has been updated since it was originally published on July 10, 2023.