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Ted McHugh
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Cost and Value
- Cloud Computing
- IT Infrastructure Management
Speaker Bio
Ted McHugh is a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, where he is a part of the IT Infrastructure and Operations Leadership team. His focus is on cloud computing and primary coverage areas include strategy, governance, operations, migration and skills.
Ted helps clients formulate their cloud and multicloud strategies, identify and implement appropriate governance and operations models and also advises on resourcing, cloud migrations and FinOps/Cloud Financial Management.
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Ted helps clients formulate their cloud and multicloud strategies, identify and implement appropriate governance and operations models and also advises on resourcing, cloud migrations and FinOps/Cloud Financial Management.
Sessions
Tuesday, 02 December, 2025 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM JST
Avoiding the Top Mistakes in Your Cloud Strategy
Ted McHugh,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Many organizations think they have a working cloud strategy or lack one altogether. They often consider IT's needs without input from other parts of the organization. Likewise, they often operate under the false assumption that a cloud strategy is the same as a cloud implementation plan or a data center strategy. Here are the top 10 mistakes Gartner saw most often while reviewing hundreds of cloud strategy documents.
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Wednesday, 03 December, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST
Technical Insights: The Cloud Financial Management Maturity Roadmap
Ted McHugh,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Are you finding it challenging to navigate the FinOps landscape and determine "what to do next" for effective cloud financial management? This session offers insights into advancing maturity across the Gartner's FinOps framework to prioritize investments and set realistic goals for your practice. Join us to gain clarity on your current position and chart a path to where you aspire to be tomorrow.
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Thursday, 04 December, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM JST
Workload Placement in a Hybrid and Multicloud World
Ted McHugh,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Many IT teams struggle with consistent and precise workload placement decisions in their ever-expanding, hybrid and multicloud environment, often resulting in unnecessary risks and costs. This session will outline the importance of having a clearly defined placement policy and the critical decision factors that must be considered.
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