Title

AWS re:Invent 2023 - Accelerate cloud operations at scale with a robust cloud foundation (NTA204)

Summary

The session emphasizes the importance of a robust cloud foundation for enabling multiple project teams and fostering innovation.
Ryan introduces the concept of a cloud foundation as a multiplicative optimization tool for all applications on AWS.
Han from Bristol Myers Squibb shares their journey of implementing a cloud foundation, focusing on self-service, automation, and adaptability.
Bristol Myers Squibb's platform allows for self-service account creation, central network management, and automation, leading to operational efficiency and cost control.
The platform uses AWS Control Tower for governance and AWS Service Catalog for sharing CloudFormation templates and enabling version control.
Todd discusses the concept of a Cloud Foundation, the AWS multi-account strategy, and the 29 capabilities across six categories that AWS identifies as necessary for a robust foundation.
Resources such as the Solutions Library, Cloud Foundations Accelerator, and Reference Architecture Center are provided to assist in building out a Cloud Foundation.

A robust cloud foundation is critical for managing complex and variable cloud workloads across an organization.
Bristol Myers Squibb's experience highlights the benefits of a self-service platform, which can significantly reduce the time required to set up new environments from months to minutes.
The use of AWS Control Tower and AWS Service Catalog is instrumental in creating a scalable and adaptable cloud environment that can evolve with changing business needs.
The concept of a Cloud Foundation is a force multiplier, enabling businesses to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management.
Starting small and iterating is a recommended approach to building a Cloud Foundation, avoiding future issues and allowing for gradual improvement.
AWS provides a variety of resources and tools to help organizations build and measure their Cloud Foundation, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards.