S3 E7 Fintech Files - Cloud for Value

Unlock the Power of Cloud Transformation in Financial Services with Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google Cloud
Podcast
March 20, 2024

How do we elevate our perspective of the cloud from merely a technological tool boosting efficiency, to a strategic ally that addresses key business challenges? Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google Cloud, shares his insights on the transformative approach of 'cloud for value' within the financial sector. This approach requires shifting focus from an infrastructure-centric view to embracing a strategy enriched with digital, data, and AI innovations. He articulates how this transition is not only reshaping the way financial services operate but also tackling the intricate regulatory landscapes that financial institutions navigate.

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