Join hosts Matt and Georgia as they unravel the captivating insights from the AWS Sydney Summit in 15 minutes.

A (hopefully) insightful overview of the event's key revelations:

• With an impressive turnout of over 10,000 attendees, the Sydney Summit commenced with Partner Day, followed by Builders Day and culminated in an Innovation Day, setting a dynamic stage for the convergence of industry leaders.

• A notable announcement at the summit was the introduction of Bedrock, an AI service launched in the Sydney region. Tailored for regulated sectors and governmental entities seeking data sovereignty, Bedrock's debut, albeit with 10 out of 23 models and initial functional constraints, signifies a significant stride in AWS's service portfolio.

• The summit spotlighted the burgeoning realm of generative AI. While acknowledging the allure of this technology, Matt & Georgia underscore the importance of prudent evaluation, emphasizing the significance of aligning AI adoption with organizational imperatives and data readiness.

• While Bedrock presents a compelling platform for rapid experimentation, prudent financial considerations are warranted, particularly for scaled production deployments. SageMaker emerges as a preferred option for cost-effective scalability.

• Leonardo.ai's meteoric rise from its modest beginnings to a burgeoning workforce of a hundred employees within a year underscores the profound impact of AI-driven innovation across various sectors, heralding a new era of digital transformation.

• Project Kuiper's ambitious venture to deploy a constellation of 3000 satellites for global broadband coverage garnered considerable attention. With prototype testing slated for Australia and operational services anticipated by 2025, Project Kuiper exemplifies AWS's commitment to pioneering transformative solutions on a global scale.

• Noteworthy among the summit's discussions was Swimming Australia's integration of AWS machine learning since 2019, facilitating enhanced coaching and strategic decision-making through advanced data analytics and computer vision technologies.

Sydney Summit served as a testament to AWS's steadfast dedication to advancing AI/ML capabilities, fortifying global infrastructure, and fostering collaborative partnerships to address multifaceted challenges across industries.

In this episode, Matt & Georgia are joined by Sarah Young, the superhero of cloud security at Microsoft. Listen in as they embark on an epic quest to conquer the challenges of keeping our digital skies safe. Here are the highlights:

1. The Great Balancing Act: Unravelling the mystery behind security principles, revealing that while they may seem like child's play, juggling them alongside competing business priorities is akin to mastering magic.

2. The Shared Responsibility Saga: Ever wondered who’s responsible for keeping your data safe in the cloud? Fear not! CD breaks down the shared responsibility model, separating the heroes (cloud providers) from the sidekicks (customers), depending on the cloud service in use.

3. Battling the Breach Boss: Data breaches are the supervillains of the digital world, and ransomware is their deadliest weapon. Sarah reveals the secret weapon: fortified backups, the ultimate shield against ransomware attacks.

4. Back to Basics: Forget fancy tricks; most breaches are foiled by nailing the basics. Sarah unveils the power of fundamental security practices, capable of thwarting even the sneakiest cyber-criminals.

5. Cultivating the Security Squad: Building a security culture is no easy feat, but with top-down leadership support and a dash of modern tools, it’s not just achievable—it’s exhilarating!

6. Risk, the Ever-Present Nemesis: While risk may never be vanquished entirely, Sarah teaches us how to tame it to acceptable levels using a myriad of security controls.

7. Cloudy with a Chance of Security: In the cloud, the rules may be different, but the goals remain the same. CD delve into the importance of people and culture in safeguarding our digital skies.

By mastering the art of security hygiene, fostering a balanced security culture, and facing risks head-on, we can soar to new heights in the world of cloud computing. Up, up, and away!

Join Matt and Georgia as they steer the Cloud Dialogues ship through the exhilarating world of Serverless operating models with none other than Joe Emison, CTO and co-founder of Branch, an insurance innovator.

Joe unravels the wonders of Serverless: turbocharged software development, a blissful absence of operational headaches, and the secret sauce of nurturing fresh talent. Branch's mantra? Keep it simple, plug into third-party magic, and watch innovation flourish.

Branch isn't just disrupting tech, they're reshaping it with coding bootcamps and a diverse hiring spree. And guess what? Serverless is their trusty sidekick, breaking barriers and welcoming all into the tech fold.

And what about the nitty-gritty of vendor management? Joe's got the inside scoop on empowering teams while keeping risks in check, all within the wild, wild world of Serverless.

So, sit tight and enjoy the ride as Matt, Georgia, and Joe take you on a rollercoaster journey through the Serverless universe, where culture clashes give way to innovation and speed reigns supreme! 🚀

Joe's Book Serverless as a Game Changer is here!