Tech Talk: Why Visual Solutions Are Crucial to the Cloud

In this Tech Talk, Dan Lawyer, CPO, Lucid, talks about the shift towards cloud and how Lucid simplifies cloud modernization journeys with its proprietary tech platform.

Last Updated: August 17, 2022

Dan Lawyer, chief product officer, Lucid Software, joins Neha Kulkarni for a chat on why cloud complexity is a misstep in the digital transformation journey. 

In this edition of Tech Talk with Spiceworks News & Insights (SWNI), Dan discusses the steps companies should take to mitigate cloud complexity and why visual solutions are crucial to understanding the cloud environment. He also shares how algorithms and generative machine learning can enhance cloud computing services to train more AIs.

Watch our complete conversation in this video:

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00:00Opens a new window – Introduction

1:15Opens a new window – What are some of the strategic learnings to draw from developing these visual solutions?

4:00Opens a new window – Why visual solutions are crucial to understanding the cloud environment?        

6:50Opens a new window – How do you measure its success for your customers, the real business users? 

9:47Opens a new window – Tell us about the shift towards cloud and how Lucid simplifies cloud modernization journeys with its proprietary tech platform?

13:05Opens a new window – Can “creative” algorithms and generative machine learning enhance cloud computing services to train more AIs?

14:30Opens a new window – Can you share the growth plan for next year and the sectors you would go after?

About Lucid

Lucid is a visual collaboration suite that helps teams see and build the future. Virtual whiteboarding, intelligent diagramming, and cloud visualization come together to empower organizations to take plans from initial ideas all the way to successful delivery. Together, they are utilized in over 180 countries by millions of users. 

About Dan LawyerOpens a new window

Dan is the chief product officer at Lucid, the only visual collaboration suite that helps teams see and build the future from idea to reality. Its products—Lucidchart, Lucidspark and Lucidscale—provide users with an end-to-end experience that empowers teams to collaborate and communicate clearly about the most complex topics, no matter where teams are located. Dan is passionate about creating value by solving problems in delightful ways. 

About Tech TalkOpens a new window

Tech Talk is an interview series that features notable CTOs and senior technology executives from around the world. Join us as we talk to these technology and IT leaders who share their insights and research on data, analytics, and emerging technologies. If you are a tech expert and wish to share your thoughts, write to neha.pradhan@swzd.comOpens a new window

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Neha Pradhan Kulkarni
Neha Pradhan Kulkarni

Technology Editor, Spiceworks Ziff Davis

Neha Pradhan Kulkarni is our Technology Editor. She oversees coverage of IT leadership, digital transformation, cloud, data security, and emerging technologies. Neha is in charge of tech interview series called Tech Talk and Ask the CXO. She has previously worked for Dentsu Aegis Network's iProspect and Ugam. When she is not reading or writing, you can find her traveling to new places, interacting with new people, and engaging in debates. You can reach her at neha.pradhan@swzd.com
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