The FinOps Survival Guide for Cloud Databases
Your cloud database bill may be packed with hidden costs, from overprovisioned instances to wasteful backups and premium services you don’t need. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to find and eliminate those drains without sacrificing performance. You’ll discover why Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis is your best tool for smarter decisions. And you’ll leave knowing exactly how to calculate your potential savings with Silk.
Choosing the Right Azure Storage for High-Performance Databases
Running high-performance databases in Azure requires more than just compute power—it demands the right storage strategy. In this webinar, we’ll break down how different Azure storage tiers impact performance and cost. You’ll learn how to match your workloads to the ideal configuration. By the end, you’ll be prepared to support both mission-critical databases and next-generation AI analytics.
5 Cloud Strategies for Mission-Critical Data in the Age of AI
Moving mission-critical data to the cloud brings big advantages, but also serious challenges. Many organizations face rising costs, inconsistent performance, and slower access to critical data. These issues can stall innovation and hold back AI and analytics initiatives. In this webinar, Silk and Atos share five practical strategies to optimize your data for cost, performance, and AI readiness.
AI Runs on Real-Time Data — But Is Your Infrastructure Ready?
GenAI workloads like chatbots, fraud detection, and RAG demand instant, low-latency access to production-grade data, but most enterprise systems weren’t built for it. As AI agents interact directly with systems of record, teams face new challenges: performance degradation, governance gaps, and runaway costs. In this webinar, we’ll discuss what breaks when AI meets legacy storage and how to re-architect for real-time, scalable AI. You’ll learn practical strategies to deliver fast, resilient AI operations without compromising performance or data integrity.
How Silk Delivers 10x Performance at 40%+ Lower Cloud Cost
Looking for cloud infrastructure that delivers both speed and savings? Meet Silk—the cloud storage platform engineered to deliver up to 10x faster performance at 40%+ lower cost. In this webinar, Silk experts David Berliner and Ori Weizman explain how Silk’s architecture powers the most demanding workloads, from Oracle to mission-critical applications. You’ll see real benchmarks, customer results, and how Silk enables AI-ready performance in the cloud.
4 Cloud Data Practices Every Healthcare Organization Should Be Using
Cloud data strategies in healthcare are evolving fast, and innovators like Sentara Health are leading the way. In this webinar, you’ll discover four proven practices transforming how healthcare IT teams manage, scale, and secure their data. We’ll walk through real-world lessons from Sentara’s modernization of their TriZetto QNXT environment, including faster data access, lower cloud costs, and secure Dev/Test/AI environments. If you’re modernizing your healthcare data strategy, this session offers time-saving and cost-saving tips.
Cost-Performance with a Side of AI: Cut RDBMS Costs, Prep Data for AI, and Fund Your Next-Gen Projects
Enterprises running mission-critical RDBMS workloads on Azure face constant trade-offs between performance and cost. In this webinar, Silk and Microsoft share how their collaboration improved real-world database performance. You’ll learn how to optimize cloud performance, lower spend, and prepare production data for AI in near real time. Walk away with a blueprint for maximizing efficiency and fueling next-generation innovation.
Inside the Cloud Journeys of Healthcare Providers and Payers: What’s Working Now
Healthcare organizations are at a turning point in their cloud journey, balancing cost, efficiency, and the promise of AI-driven innovation. In this webinar, OptaFi COO Scott Mayo and Silk’s David Berliner share real-world examples of how leading providers and payers are optimizing systems like EHRs and claims processing. You’ll see how to realize savings, boost performance, and power advanced health analytics for a competitive edge. Walk away with proven strategies to future-proof your healthcare cloud environment.
Inside the Lab: Testing AI-Powered Vector Extensions in Databases
AI is transforming how databases work—and few know this better than Tanel Poder. Join Silk VP of Product Tom O’Neill and Tanel for a deep dive into vector extensions, AI capabilities, and real-world performance benchmarks. You’ll see how his testing reveals practical applications like personalization and fraud detection while uncovering new paths for database optimization. Want the full story? Explore Tanel’s detailed blog series after the webinar.
AI Transformation Unleashed: Stories from Silk Customers and Microsoft Experts
Join industry leaders from Franciscan Health, PTC, and Sentara Healthcare as they share how AI is transforming their operations. In this roundtable, you’ll hear real-world insights into their AI adoption journeys and how Silk’s software-defined cloud storage helps them realize the full potential of their data. The session also features a keynote from Eduardo Kassner, Chief Data and AI Officer at Microsoft, on the latest trends in AI and data innovation. Walk away with practical lessons and inspiration to accelerate your own AI strategy.
How I Achieved 20 GB/s of Throughput on a Single Cloud VM
Discover how renowned database consultant Tanel Poder achieved an astonishing 20 GB/s on a single cloud VM using the Silk Platform. Join Silk’s VP of Product, Tom O’Neill, and Tanel himself as they break down the performance test, the impressive results, and how you can achieve similar outcomes for your workloads. This webinar is available on demand—watch anytime to unlock the full potential of your cloud environment!
Trends in Cloud Repatriation with Silk and ESG
Recent ESG research shows that 54% of organizations have faced cloud repatriation, returning workloads to on-prem environments after failed migrations. This growing trend signals deeper challenges in cloud performance, cost, and management. In this webinar, ESG and Silk discuss the root causes and share proven methods to prevent repatriation before it happens. You’ll come away with actionable strategies to maintain cloud success and stability.
Delivering and Masking Critical Patient Data for the Full Development Lifecycle
Keeping data secure in the cloud is vital—especially for healthcare organizations bound by HIPAA and privacy regulations. In this webinar, we’ll show how database snapshots and data masking can protect sensitive information while supporting fast, efficient development. Using a real-world case study from Sentara Healthcare, we’ll walk through practical steps for implementing data masking in your development lifecycle. You’ll also gain insights into tools, technologies, and emerging trends shaping the future of healthcare data security.
