AWS re:Invent 2024 day one live – all the news and updates as they happen
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Garman says there are a lot of reasons why companies choose AWS – but top of mind is security.
“We knew that security has to be the foundation of what we built this business on…you can’t bolt it on, you have to do it from the beginning.”
“Everythign starts with security – it’s one of the reasons so many companies trust AWS.”
Start-ups are going to play a major role in today’s keynote, with Garman saying he’s keen to highlight the great work they’re doing with AWS tech.
First up is protein analysis firm Evolutionary Scale, which is using AWS to help decode and develop new proteins which could help tackle diseases and disorders to disrupt the pharma industry.
“When you’re innovating, ypu want to start with the customers, but then you don’t just deliver what the customer wants,” he adds, outlining how this approach is part of AWS’ DNA.
AWS’ approach is about taking a little bit from every great part of technology, and combining it into its technology, Garman adds.
These “building blocks” are still the method AWS uses today – and today there are hundreds of AWS services on offer.
Garman reminds us it’s his first re:Invent as the head of AWS, and welcomes us all to this year’s event.
“Today, the largest enterprises in the world…are running on AWS,” he declares, from enterprises to governments.
After a shout out to developers and start-ups, Garman introduces the four main themes of today’s keynote.
After a pretty nifty laser intro and an introductory video talking about the need for innovation, security and “seeking the next impossible” – it’s time for the main event.
The lights go down and Matt Garman, AWS CEO, takes to the stage.
The queues to get in were absolutely mighty, but we’re in and seated, nice and early, to be bombarded by some pumping techno (just what you want, first thing in the morning, hey)
As always, AWS re:Invent 2024 is one of the biggest events on the tech calendar, with an estimated 60,000 in-person attendees, and many more tuning in online.
Fingers crossed we can get a seat at the keynote…
Good morning from a bright and chilly Las Vegas!
We’re all set for the day one keynote, hosted by AWS CEO Matt Garman, which is starting in just over two hours…
As noted, the main program at AWS re:Invent 2024 starts tomorrow, when AWS CEO Matt Garman will take to the stage for his keynote.
There will no doubt be lots of news and updates – and we already know the identity of one special guest – his predecessor, and current Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy.
Good morning from a beautiful sunny Las Vegas! The sun is out and preparations are underway for AWS re:Invent 2024, which officially kicks off tonight with an introductory keynote from Peter de Santis, Senior Vice President of AWS Utility Computing, before the main action starts tomorrow.
Refresh 2024-12-03T16:14:10.449Z Garman says there are a lot of reasons why companies choose AWS – but top of mind is security. “We knew that security has to be the foundation of what we built this business on…you can’t bolt it on, you have to do it from the beginning.” “Everythign…
