The world of cloud-native technology has gained unstoppable momentum in recent years. More and more companies are turning to modern cloud-native solutions to optimise their business models, increase efficiency and drive innovation. The agility and scalability of these approaches are crucial to succeeding in today's fast-paced business world. These were the highlights of the Cloud Native Conference 2023 in Eppstein:
The cloud native market - A melting pot of innovation and diversity
As pioneers of cloud adoption, cloud native and open source play a significant role in the platform service stack of cloud providers. These technologies are driving cloud adoption and the spread of multi-clouds. Companies are increasingly focussing on the flexible options that cloud-native technologies offer them. Data sovereignty, data sovereignty and freedom of choice are the most important advantages of this approach. Companies can choose between different cloud providers or even pursue a multi-cloud strategy to further expand their business models. Cloud-native is the key to harmonising complex architectures and designing innovative solutions. The diversity of application areas is a decisive advantage here. Many companies are expanding their individual cloud tools with cloud-native technologies and using customised solutions to meet their specific requirements and drive innovation.
Generative AI: The growing role of artificial intelligence in the digital infrastructure
Artificial intelligence is now shaping the management of digital infrastructure and workloads running on cloud-native platforms. Numerous AI services are offered to support companies in optimising their processes and developing innovative solutions. The countless possibilities of artificial intelligence are increasingly finding their way into our digital infrastructure and revitalising cloud-native platforms with new options. Generative AI in particular has been surprising us with astonishing results for some time now. Generative artificial intelligence refers to machine learning models whose work results and solutions are almost indistinguishable from those generated by humans. From chatbots and personal assistants to content creators, educational platforms and development tools - generative AI has entered the stage and begun its captivating show.