In this episode of the Clearly Podcast, the hosts discuss how to choose a cloud provider. They emphasize starting with the big three providers: Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform, as these offer comprehensive services, long-term stability, and a large pool of skilled professionals. It's generally unrealistic to consider other niche platforms unless you have very specific needs tied to a particular vendor's products.

When evaluating cloud providers, consider what you're trying to achieve and the specific services offered by each platform. It's essential to evaluate all options objectively and avoid defaulting to a familiar vendor without proper assessment. Consultants can help organizations maintain a neutral stance and make informed decisions based on current needs, costs, and skill sets.

The hosts also address the issue of personal biases in technology decisions and stress the importance of making choices based on solid evidence rather than emotions. They note that switching cloud providers, while challenging, is not impossible and can be managed more efficiently with lessons learned from initial implementations.

Negotiation with cloud vendors is possible, especially for larger enterprises, and it's beneficial to work with partners to secure the best deals. Finally, they advise leaving biases at the door and making decisions that are well-justified and based on thorough evaluation.

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