The recent AWS x Exabytes | Cloud Connect, Innovation Reflect! event in both Selangor & Penang brought together industry leaders, technology experts, and businesses to explore the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
This recap will delve into the key highlights of the event, providing insights into the future of enterprise technology.
Gen AI: Revolutionising Industries
Generative AI (Gen AI) is rapidly transforming industries across the globe.
With its ability to create new content, from text and code to images and music, Gen AI has the potential to revolutionise how we work, learn, and innovate.
As this technology continues to advance, it’s essential to understand its capabilities, limitations, and the profound impact it will have on our future.
During the conference, Anuraj Saluja | AWS APAC Retail Partner Leader discussed the transformative potential of generative AI in the consumer industry.
He highlighted the challenges of adopting Gen AI, such as data quality and ethical considerations, and offered guidance on starting the AI journey with AWS.
Paul Haverfield, Storage Specialist at AWS, also highlighted the importance of data management and protection as a foundation for leveraging generative AI.
He discussed how effective data governance can enable businesses to extract valuable insights from their data.
A panel discussion moderated by Wong Mei Yin delved into the potential of generative AI and analytics to modernise traditional enterprises.
Eric Foo, Johnson Goh, and Chu Tzu Ming shared their experiences and insights on how these technologies can drive innovation and improve business outcomes.
Securing the Cloud: An Attacker’s Perspective
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, understanding the mindset of an attacker is crucial to effectively protecting your cloud infrastructure.
By adopting an attacker’s perspective, businesses can identify vulnerabilities, strengthen their defenses, and stay ahead of emerging threats.
Jerry Wong, a Senior Security Engineer at Sentinel One, explained how Sentinel One’s Agentless CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) can help businesses safeguard their cloud environments and mitigate the risk of cyber threats.
He highlighted the platform’s key features, such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Agentless Vulnerability Scanning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Scanning , etc.
He also discussed how these benefits can translate into tangible advantages for businesses like cost savings through increased employee productivity, improved Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and reduced risk of data breaches.
Green Enterprises: Sustainable ESG Initiatives
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives are becoming increasingly important.
Green enterprises are taking proactive steps to reduce their environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure good governance practices.
Ben Low, CEO of Sustenyx, emphasised the growing importance of sustainability and ESG initiatives.
He discussed how businesses can adopt sustainable practices and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Transform & Innovate | Migrate and Modernise workloads with AWS
Migrating and modernising workloads to the cloud offers numerous benefits for businesses, including improved scalability, cost-efficiency, and agility.
By leveraging cloud-native technologies and services, organisations can optimise their IT infrastructure, enhance performance and accelerate innovation.
This transition can enable businesses to adapt to changing market demands, reduce operational costs, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Dhiraj Garg, Migration BD at AWS, explored the benefits of migrating and modernising workloads on the AWS cloud.
He shared customer migration journeys and explained why modernisation is crucial for businesses to remain competitive and agile.
The conference provided a valuable platform for industry professionals to learn about the latest trends and advancements in enterprise technology.
The key highlights of the conference showcased the transformative power of AI, cybersecurity, cloud migration, IoT, data management, sustainability, and e-invoicing, inspiring attendees to embrace innovation and drive their businesses forward.
On behalf of AWS and Exabytes, we would like to express our gratitude to all our partners and attendees who participated in this business conference.
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