WEBINAR

Cloud Storage Strategies: Do We Go On-Prem or Off?

Choosing the right data storage solution is a critical decision for any organization navigating today’s digital landscape. Join our expert panel as they break down the benefits, challenges, and cost implications of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid storage options—helping you align your data strategy with business goals.
November 19, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
1 hour

This webinar was originally held on November 19, 2025 and is now available for on demand viewing.

Duration: 1 hour

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Summary

Our expert panel will explore the critical decision-making process behind choosing between on-premises and cloud storage solutions. As businesses generate vast amounts of data, secure, scalable, and cost-effective storage is paramount. This webinar will offer valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of each storage option, helping organizations navigate the complexities of data storage in today’s digital landscape. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the factors influencing storage strategy, including security, compliance, cost, scalability, and performance. Whether considering hybrid solutions or fully cloud-based infrastructures, attendees will leave with actionable insights to inform their storage decisions and align them with business objectives.

Webinar Discussion Points:

  • Key differences between on-premises and cloud storage solutions.
  • How to assess security and compliance requirements in the storage decision-making process.
  • The financial implications of on-prem versus cloud storage: upfront costs vs. ongoing expenses.
  • Scalability and performance: How each storage option can support growing data demands.
  • Hybrid storage solutions: Combining on-prem and cloud strategies for maximum flexibility.

Speakers

Thomas Carnevale

Thomas Carnevale

Chief Operating Officer

Umbrella Technologies

Thomas Carnevale is an internationally recognized security entrepreneur, author and active speaker. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Umbrella Technologies, a security consulting company dedicated to physical security technologies, enterprise video surveillance, access control, mass notifications, and business intelligence. With a background in the telecommunications industry, Thomas applied his technical insights to the security industry and founded his first entrepreneurial start-up, JCS Digital Security, in 2004. The company's primary focus was to integrate the best-in-breed surveillance technologies for its commercial and governmental clients. Next, and for over 14 years, he founded Sentry360, a technology company that invented one of the industry's first single-sensor, open-platform, immersive panoramic camera technologies. This technology was used to secure Fortune 500 companies, major cities, and some of the world's largest mass transit agencies. The patented technology was developed and integrated with over 50 software platforms, helping to pave the way for 360-degree imaging within the security industry. Honored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), ASIS, and multiple security publications over the years for his contributions to security technology innovation, Thomas has gained experience in training security system integration firms directly with Umbrella Technologies, providing end-user support.
Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson

Senior Account Manager

GC&E Systems Group, LLC.

Scott Johnson is a Senior Account Manager at GC&E Systems Group who has spent over 15 years helping organizations create safer, more efficient security environments. He specializes in designing access control and video surveillance solutions that balance technology, usability, and long-term value. Scott has supported a wide range of customers — from stadiums and municipalities to school systems and major enterprises — guiding them through system upgrades, cloud migrations, and hybrid storage decisions. Known for his collaborative, solutions-oriented style, Scott focuses on understanding each organization’s unique operational challenges and delivering security ecosystems that truly support their mission.

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