On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke continue their tour to London to speak with leaders from Telefónica Tech about their transformation from a traditional telco to a tech-forward cloud and AI partner. Guests Alex Smith and Martyn Bullerwell, along with Partner Development Manager Tijana Ellis, share insights on hybrid cloud strategy, customer modernization journeys, the real-world adoption of AI and Copilot tools, and how Telefónica Tech is delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solutions to customers across industries—including the NHS.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why workload-based cloud migration strategies are replacing large-scale lift-and-shift projects
• Security and governance principles Telefónica Tech embeds into every cloud and AI engagement
• How Telefónica Tech helps customers overcome AI adoption challenges

Some questions we ask:

• What inspired Telefónica Tech’s transformation from a telco to a tech company?
• How does Telefónica Tech build strong, trusted relationships with its customers?
• What are the emerging trends in hybrid and multi-cloud environments that Telefónica Tech is focusing on?

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