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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Easily and securely prepare, share, and query data (ANT324)

Summary

The session focused on the importance of data sharing and breaking down data silos within organizations.
Navneet, a principal specialist at AWS, discussed data strategies with biopharma healthcare companies.
Jason Berkowitz, from AWS, talked about Lake Formation, Glue Data Catalog, Crawlers, and new announcements related to data sharing.
Raj Kumar from Salesforce discussed data cloud product lead responsibilities and the partnership with AWS.
The agenda included discussions on breaking down data silos, using Amazon Data Zone for data governance, zero ETL data sharing patterns, and Salesforce's approach to data sharing.
The speakers emphasized the importance of treating data as an organizational asset and the role of data-driven organizations in achieving growth.
AWS's data governance framework was introduced, focusing on understanding, protecting, and curating data.
Different data sharing patterns were discussed, including hub and spoke, data mesh, business to business, and partner collaboration.
Amazon Data Zone was highlighted as a service that helps govern data access and enables data collaboration.
Jason delved into AWS Glue Data Catalog and Lake Formation, discussing new features and the open approach to data sharing.
Raj presented Salesforce Data Cloud's capabilities and the zero ETL data sharing integration with AWS, including a demo of the process.

Data silos are a significant challenge for organizations, and AWS is providing solutions to integrate and share data across different domains securely.
The AWS data governance framework is central to modern data strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding, protecting, and curating data.
Amazon Data Zone is a new service that facilitates data governance and collaboration, indicating AWS's commitment to simplifying data management and sharing.
AWS's open approach to data sharing, including partnerships with companies like Salesforce, demonstrates a trend towards more integrated and seamless data ecosystems.
The zero ETL data sharing pattern is gaining traction, reducing the complexity and cost associated with traditional ETL processes and enabling real-time data access and insights.
Salesforce's integration with AWS for data sharing showcases the potential for SaaS providers to securely share data with customers and partners, highlighting a move towards more collaborative and interconnected data services.
The session's focus on data sharing, governance, and collaboration tools reflects the growing need for organizations to leverage data as a strategic asset and the increasing demand for tools that can support these objectives.