Title

AWS re:Invent 2022 - How IGA Bahrain uses Marketplace to access mission-critical software (MKT204)

Summary

Paula Mishroff, Principal Technical Program Manager at AWS Marketplace, introduces the session and discusses enterprise cloud transformation, migration, modernization, and innovation with AWS Marketplace.
Dr. Khalid from IGA Bahrain shares their use cases and digital transformation journey, emphasizing the transition to the cloud and the role of AWS Marketplace in managing and procuring workflows.
Lisa from AWS Marketplace discusses procurement and governance features available at AWS Marketplace that assist enterprise customers.
Statistics show that 75% of organizations will have a digital transformation roadmap by the end of the next year, with a significant shift to cloud services.
AWS Marketplace is a curated catalog of digital products, data products, professional services, and machine learning algorithms, facilitating transactions and providing a comprehensive billing and management experience.
IGA Bahrain's journey to the cloud involved migrating 70% of their workloads to AWS, with significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
AWS Marketplace helped IGA Bahrain with governance, procurement, and managing relationships with over 100 vendors and partners.
The session concludes with insights on optimizing costs, balancing innovation with governance, and integrating AWS Marketplace with other AWS management and governance services.

The rapid pace of digital transformation is driven by the digital consumer, economies of scale, disruptive technologies, and a large developer community, further accelerated by 5G and COVID-19.
AWS Marketplace is critical for enterprises to manage the complexity of having numerous SaaS applications and vendors, providing features for reporting, metrics, and ongoing governance.
IGA Bahrain's successful cloud migration showcases the practical application of AWS Marketplace in a government setting, highlighting the importance of agility and governance in cloud adoption.
AWS Marketplace offers various procurement methods, including self-service, private offers, and consulting partner private offers, catering to different enterprise needs.
The integration of AWS Marketplace with AWS management and governance services, such as Control Tower and IAM, allows for centralized control and standardization of procurement processes.
The case study of IGA Bahrain demonstrates the potential for significant cost savings, efficiency gains, and streamlined procurement processes through the use of AWS Marketplace.
AWS Marketplace's flexibility in software procurement and consumption models aligns with the dynamic nature of cloud service usage, helping organizations to avoid overspending on unused software.
The session emphasizes the importance of balancing rapid innovation with robust governance mechanisms to maintain control over cloud migrations and transformations.