Hybrid vs. Cloud: Where Should JD Edwards and Your AI Actually Live?

Should your JD Edwards system stay on-prem or move entirely to the cloud with your AI models? In this episode of Not Your Grandpa’s JD Edwards, we break down the real-world tradeoffs between hybrid and full-cloud architectures—covering everything from security, latency, cost, scalability, and compliance to the latest in agentic AI tools and JD Edwards integration strategies.

Host Nate Bushfield is joined by Drew Robb, senior JD Edwards advisor at ERP Suites, to help you chart the right strategy for your ERP + AI stack.

Whether you’re just starting your AI journey or planning a major cloud migration, this episode delivers the insights and guidance you need to choose confidently—and innovate responsibly.

00:00 – Teaser: Where Should JD Edwards and AI Live?
00:42 – Intro: Why This Decision Matters Now
02:25 – Segment 1: Security & Compliance Tradeoffs
04:53 – IAM & Governance: Hybrid vs. Cloud
08:10 – Securing Cloud AI from On-Prem
10:00 – Why Some Companies Must Stay On-Prem
12:30 – Segment 2: Performance & Latency Differences
14:28 – When Cloud Wins on Real-Time Data
16:14 – Measuring Performance: Real-Time vs. Quick Wins
17:34 – Segment 3: Scalability & Flexibility
20:04 – What Elastic Cloud Scaling Looks Like
21:41 – Segment 4: Cost Considerations & Hidden Expenses
25:07 – The Risk of Overbuilding Hybrid Infrastructure
28:34 – When Cloud Costs Become Too High
31:13 – Segment 5: AI Adoption Speed & Tool Access
34:34 – Why Cloud-First Enables Faster Innovation
37:23 – What You Can’t Access with Hybrid
39:24 – Segment 6: Internal Team Resource Needs
41:00 – Hybrid vs. Cloud Staffing Models
44:24 – Final Segment: When to Choose Hybrid or Cloud
46:52 – Closing Thoughts & CTA