Title

AWS re:Invent 2022 - Verizon Connect transformation through their journey to the cloud (TLC303)

Summary

Verizon Connect faced innovation slowdown due to monolithic architecture and quarterly feature releases.
They began their cloud journey in 2015, moving from a data center to a hybrid architecture, then fully into AWS.
Challenges included connectivity, data synchronization, and adapting to cloud-native services.
Verizon Connect partnered with AWS through the Experience-Based Acceleration Program for migration support.
Post-migration, they focused on optimizing the platform, increasing releases, and adopting cloud-native services.
Future plans include leveraging event-driven architectures, serverless, and purpose-built data stores.
The transformation involved not only technology but also workforce agility and upskilling.
Verizon Connect is a leading provider of mobile workforce solutions, combining SaaS and IoT.
Their flagship product, Reveal, offers vehicle and driver safety features and intelligent scheduling.
The migration to AWS led to a significant increase in deployment frequency and a shift towards cloud-native products.
Training, automation, and cost management became key focuses for the workforce.
The transformation allowed Verizon Connect to focus on customer problems rather than infrastructure management.

The transition from monolithic architecture to microservices is a common challenge for growing companies, and cloud services like AWS can facilitate this transformation.
A hybrid cloud approach can be a stepping stone for companies before fully committing to a public cloud provider.
Partnerships with cloud providers can accelerate migration and provide access to expertise and new technologies.
Adopting cloud-native services and architectures can lead to increased agility and innovation, allowing for more frequent and reliable feature releases.
The journey to the cloud is not just about technology; it also requires cultural and process changes within the organization, including training and re-skilling of the workforce.
Managed services and serverless computing can reduce the operational burden on companies, allowing them to focus on their core business and customer needs.
Event-driven architectures and purpose-built data stores are becoming more prevalent as companies look to optimize their cloud-based applications.
The use of AWS services like IoT Core, IoT Sado, IoT Jobs, and edge processing capabilities can enhance IoT ecosystems and data processing.
The transformation journey is ongoing, with continuous re-architecting and modernization of platforms to leverage the full potential of cloud services.