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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Effective Data Monetization Using Modern Data Architecture (IMP210)

Summary

Businesses accumulate vast amounts of data, but many struggle to extract value from it.
Only 28% of companies have a data strategy in place, despite the exponential growth of data.
Data monetization can be direct (external revenue) or indirect (internal operations optimization).
Insights monetization is a new paradigm, leveraging data for market expansion or new services.
Data products must be usable, viable, and feasible, with examples including dashboards, APIs, and ML models.
Modern data architecture on AWS integrates data from various sources and provides actionable insights.
AWS Data Exchange facilitates data monetization by handling storage, delivery, billing, and entitlement.
AWS Data Exchange offers various services for ingesting files, querying tables, and accessing APIs.
Case studies show partners like Foursquare and FactSet successfully monetizing data on AWS Data Exchange.
Key takeaways include treating data as an asset, exploring modern data architecture, and modernizing data selling with AWS Data Exchange.
Getting started involves small experiments, leveraging AWS Data Exchange, and seeking help from AWS partners or professional services.

The significant gap between data accumulation and monetization indicates a market opportunity for businesses to leverage modern data architecture for revenue generation.
The emphasis on data products' usability, viability, and feasibility suggests a strategic approach to data monetization, focusing on creating value for end-users.
The presentation highlights the importance of a flexible and comprehensive data architecture that can adapt to various data sources and user needs.
AWS Data Exchange is positioned as a key enabler for data monetization, simplifying the process for data providers and consumers.
The success stories of Foursquare and FactSet illustrate the potential for significant revenue growth through data monetization on AWS.
The speaker's advice to start small and experiment reflects a pragmatic approach to entering the data monetization space, reducing risk while exploring potential.
The availability of AWS partners and professional services as resources underscores AWS's commitment to supporting businesses in their data monetization journey.