About your host
Alec Kemp, employee #2 in EMEA since 2011, has witnessed Turbonomic’s growth from inception to its 2021 acquisition by IBM. Now Field CTO and VP Technical Services for EMEA and APAC, Alec hosts the popular “Talking Turbonomic” podcast series, sharing insights and experiences.
Listen to the ‘Talking Turbonomic’ Podcast Series
Episode 1 – Heritage and Hyperscale
Duration: 19:11
Alec Kemp explores Turbonomic’s origins, its evolution in handling virtualised environments, and its acquisition by IBM. He discusses the ongoing relevance of Turbonomic’s solutions for cloud-first workloads.
Episode 2 – Use Cases and Useful Lessons
Duration: 27:43
Alec discusses practical use cases and challenges Turbonomic addresses. He also shares a story about a customer’s near non-renewal, highlighting the importance of operationalising technology to maximise project value.
Episode 3 – FinOps and Carbon Footprints
Duration: 26:24
In the series finale, Alec examines how Turbonomic supports future trends like FinOps and sustainable computing. He explains strategies to control cloud costs and carbon footprints, preparing organisations for financial and environmental efficiency.
