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AWS re:Invent 2023 - How are EDF (UK) and World Kinect Corporation automating Oracle apps? (ENT222)

Summary

• EDF (UK) shared their Oracle applications modernization journey, focusing on migrating and modernizing to AWS to support their business and IT needs.

• Mark from EDF discussed the importance of modernizing IT infrastructure to support UK business activities, emphasizing the move to AWS for scalability, functionality, and differentiation.

• EDF's migration involved moving from on-premises AIX systems to AWS, consolidating Oracle databases, and automating processes using AWS services like Lambda and CodeDeploy.

• Key outcomes for EDF included a modern, scalable technology platform, cost savings, and the ability to make informed business decisions based on improved data visibility.

• World Kinect Corporation detailed their cloud migration journey, particularly their Oracle applications.

• Michael and Jorge from World Kinect highlighted the company's global presence and the need to digitize and innovate their business operations.

• World Kinect's migration involved closing 22 data centers, improving Oracle workloads' resiliency and automation, and minimizing business impact.

• They chose AWS for partnership, cost-effectiveness, and innovation opportunities.

• The migration to AWS improved performance by 20%, introduced higher availability, and was transparent to users.

• Future plans include migrating some databases to RDS, considering multi-region deployment, moving from WebLogic on EC2 to containers, and further cost optimization through automation.

Insights

• EDF (UK):

  • EDF's approach to modernization was driven by the need to support a dynamic and regulated energy market in the UK.
  • The company's strategy involved not only a technical migration to AWS but also a cultural shift towards more agile and innovative IT practices.
  • EDF's use of AWS services for automation reflects a broader trend in the industry towards infrastructure as code and the automation of IT operations.
  • The consolidation of Oracle databases and the use of AWS RDS suggest a move towards managed services for easier maintenance and scalability.

• World Kinect Corporation:

  • World Kinect's decision to work with AWS was based on a history of successful data center exits, indicating the importance of trust and proven performance in vendor selection.
  • The company's phased migration approach and use of automation tools like CloudFormation and Lambda functions demonstrate a methodical and scalable strategy for cloud adoption.
  • The emphasis on operational excellence and performance indicates that for World Kinect, cloud migration is not just about cost savings but also about enhancing the overall quality of service.
  • The future focus on containers and serverless architectures suggests a continued evolution towards more modern, scalable, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions.