AWS Cloud Experience Portugal 2024: unpacking the key highlights

Explore the latest in cloud tech from AWS Cloud Experience Portugal 2024
and prepare to be amazed by AI, data and more.
 

The AWS Cloud Experience Portugal 2024 was a pivotal event for tech professionals, entrepreneurs and cloud enthusiasts alike. Held in Lisbon, it brought together experts, thought leaders and curious minds to explore the latest innovations and trends from generative AI breakthroughs to database management. If you couldn’t attend or want to reminisce about the best moments, here’s a rundown of the key highlights.  

Generative AI: redefining customer experience  

Generative AI took center stage, with sessions showcasing how this tech is giving customer service a complete makeover. For companies focused on building secure AI applications, Amazon Bedrock demoed ways to create generative AI solutions with extra data control and security. This tool offers companies the confidence to deploy AI even in industries that demand strict data privacy. Generative AI is clearly shifting from concept to practical, business-changing tool. 

Aurora serverless: cutting costs without cutting corners 

AWS Aurora Serverless was highlighted as a cost-effective solution for scaling database management while keeping costs and power in check, and it’s catching on. A great example was WinRest 360 from PIE Group, who used Aurora Serverless to manage massive databases with ease, all while controlling expenses. This solution is perfect for businesses dealing with big data needs but looking to avoid breaking the bank. 

Secure DevOps pipelines for containers 

AWS highlighted best practices for building secure, multi-account DevOps pipelines, tailored for containerized applications. For instance, you can handle security and efficiency across multiple AWS accounts, giving teams a streamlined way to work on applications while keeping sensitive data locked down. 

Event-driven apps: building for instant response 

Event-driven architecture is about creating apps that react instantly to user interactions and data events. This approach is perfect for companies looking to stay responsive and relevant as user expectations grow. For developers, event-driven frameworks offer a way to make sure apps keep up with real-time demands, without the need for constant manual updates. 

Moving legacy Windows platforms to the cloud 

Moving older, Windows-based platforms to the cloud can be a big task, but Outsystems showed how refactoring these systems can simplify operations and cut costs. By transitioning to AWS’s native cloud services, they managed to create a more streamlined setup that’s lighter on resources. This session was a solid guide for companies with legacy systems on how to bring these into the cloud era while saving money and future-proofing operations. 

Hands-on demos, success stories, and innovation on display 

Beyond the talks, AWS Cloud Experience Portugal 2024 offered a hands-on lab with exclusive demos, real-life success stories, and the chance to try out AWS tools. Exclusive AWS demos gave everyone a feel for the cutting-edge tools available. And the practical sessions showed how companies are putting AWS to work, offering a real-world view of the possibilities in cloud and AI. 

Near Partner: bring the future closer with cloud innovations 

AWS Cloud Experience Portugal 2024 showcased just how fast the world of cloud technology is advancing, from generative AI to smarter data solutions. For companies ready to seize these opportunities, partnering with experts is key. Near Partner is a boutique software house uniquely positioned to help. With a specialized team and a hands-on approach, we can guide your business through adopting cloud solutions that fit your unique needs. Get in touch 

Miguel Maximiano

Curious and passionate about technology and futurology. I'm always looking to get more acquainted with the latest AI trends so when the (inevitable) uprising of machines comes maybe they'll consider me a friend. ?