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When pondering a hypothetical scenario—what if cloud computing never existed?—he acknowledged that many large organizations would still depend heavily on on-premises data centers, like IBM mainframes, which persist today due to their high stability and reliance. He compared the idea of containerizing data centers for mobility to the concept of "drop-shipping" data infrastructure to remote locations, highlighting that current technological constraints prevent a total shift away from on-premise systems.
His reflection reinforced that modern enterprises often operate a hybrid model and that cloud adoption isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Legacy systems remain vital, and a balanced architecture integrating both on-premise and cloud resources remains essential for many organizations.