In this episode of Visionary Voices, host Larry Kaiser sits down with Allen Coleman from Duke Health to discuss the organization’s multi-year cloud transformation journey with Microsoft Azure. The conversation explores how Duke Health is modernizing its IT infrastructure, moving away from traditional on-premise data centers, and building a more secure, scalable, and future-ready digital environment.

Allen shares insights into the decision-making process behind the move to the cloud, the importance of strategic partnerships during large-scale transformation initiatives, and how cloud adoption is helping drive innovation across the organization. The episode also dives into workforce development, the growing need for cloud-savvy healthcare IT teams, and the role of AI and innovation labs in shaping the future of patient care and operational efficiency.

From cloud strategy and infrastructure modernization to AI enablement and healthcare IT leadership, this episode offers valuable insights for healthcare executives navigating digital transformation.