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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Cloud trends for 2023: Building sustainable cloud-native enterprises (PRT281)

Summary

The session was hosted by Jez Ward from Atos OneCloud, formerly CloudReach, and featured Darren Bowling, a senior cloud advisor, and Keisha Garcia from BP.
The discussion focused on cloud-native enterprises, the importance of people and processes in cloud transformation, and the role of Gartner's Magic Quadrant in guiding organizations to become cloud-native.
The speakers touched on the hype cycle of cloud adoption, the trough of disillusionment, and the importance of agility and business alignment.
Six trends were discussed: cloud-native enterprise, cloud-enabled climate change, talent crisis, connected worlds, evolution of the CIO, and financial quotient (FQ).
Keisha Garcia shared BP's cloud journey, emphasizing the shift to cloud-native technologies, containerization, and the challenges of talent acquisition and skill development.
The session also covered the importance of sustainability in IT decisions, the role of IoT and edge computing in BP's operations, and the need for continuous cost optimization in cloud platforms.
The evolution of the CIO role was discussed, highlighting the need for CIOs to be cultural and enablement leaders who can translate technology into business value.
The concept of financial quotient (FQ) was introduced, stressing the need for organizations to have a strategic financial awareness and to manage cloud costs effectively.

Cloud-native enterprises require a mindset shift across the entire organization, not just the adoption of cloud technology.
Sustainability is becoming a critical factor in IT decisions, with cloud platforms contributing to scope three emissions reduction and overall corporate social responsibility.
The talent crisis in cloud computing is prompting organizations to focus on developing internal talent and redefining job prerequisites to address skill shortages.
Connected worlds and IoT are increasingly important for remote operations, with edge computing playing a key role in reducing latency and enhancing cybersecurity.
The role of the CIO is evolving from a purely technical leader to a cultural and enablement leader who can bridge the gap between technology and business strategy.
Financial quotient (FQ) is emerging as a crucial concept, with organizations needing to be financially savvy about their cloud investments and operations to optimize costs and avoid waste.