After a busy and exciting November at events like FinOps X Europe and Microsoft Ignite in Chicago, ProsperOps headed to Las Vegas for one of the biggest cloud gatherings of the year: AWS re:Invent 2024! As AWS’s premier annual event and a must-attend for anyone working in the cloud, re:Invent brought together cloud experts from around the world for a week filled with innovation, insights, and hands-on learning. With keynotes from AWS leaders, 2,000+ technical sessions, and exclusive training opportunities, it showcased the latest and greatest in cloud technology.
From major product announcements to deep dives on AI, security, and infrastructure, attendees experienced AWS’s newest advancements firsthand. As a leading AWS cloud cost optimization platform, ProsperOps was thrilled to be part of this incredible lineup, sharing insights on making the most of AWS cloud investments. With the vibrant setting of Las Vegas as the backdrop, it was a week of nonstop learning, networking, and even some Vegas-style fun.
Here’s a recap of what made AWS re:Invent 2024 unforgettable – from sessions that stood out to where ProsperOps made its mark at the event. Read on!
FinOps Community Happy Hour: A Night to Remember
Our FinOps Community Happy Hour, co-hosted with our partner CloudZero, was the perfect way to kick off AWS re:Invent 2024. The evening brought together FinOps leaders, cloud professionals, and partners for an intimate setting of networking and collaboration.
From crafted drinks to meaningful conversations, the happy hour provided a relaxed space for attendees to share ideas, discuss trends, and connect with peers. We saw familiar and new faces in the cloud community, which reminded us of the value of connecting in person.
ProsperOps at AWS re:Invent 2024
AWS re:Invent 2024 was filled with energy, and ProsperOps was at the heart of it all! Our booth at the expo became a hub for insightful conversations, live demos, and a few fun surprises. Attendees were excited to learn how our autonomous cost optimization platform helps organizations manage billions in cloud commitments while returning unmatched savings.
But the true star of the show? ProsperBot and our swag! Decked out in ProsperOps gear, ProsperBot stole the spotlight, drawing in visitors for selfies and sparking conversations. Many of the attendees came by after hearing about our socks which we have been perfecting every year. The purple color and layout was a favorite among attendees.
We also kept the competitive spirit alive with our popular candy jar guessing game. Attendees stopped by to take their best guess, with the closest ones walking away with prizes.
From engineers looking for optimization tips to decision-makers exploring smarter cost strategies, our booth had something for everyone.
Beyond the fun, re:Invent provided an unmatched networking experience, connecting us with a diverse community of cloud professionals. Engaging with attendees, exchanging ideas, and hearing firsthand about their cloud challenges is always a learning opportunity for our team. We also had many productive meetings everyday with prospects, who wanted to learn more about our product, and with existing customers, who offered feedback and their view on the FinOps market.
Takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2024
- Generative AI Dominates the Cloud
AI and machine learning took center stage, with AWS announcing new AI-driven services and tools to simplify workflows, enhance decision-making, and accelerate innovation. For cloud cost optimization, these advancements signal exciting opportunities for more efficient automation and smarter cloud strategies.
- Sustainability Becomes a Core Focus
AWS doubled down on its sustainability initiatives, emphasizing tools and frameworks to help organizations reduce their carbon footprints while optimizing costs. GreenOps – a combination of sustainability and FinOps is gaining traction as companies seek to align financial efficiency with environmental responsibility.
- Evolving Security and Compliance Needs
As cloud adoption scales, so do security challenges. AWS introduced enhanced security tools aimed at making it easier to manage compliance, governance, and threat detection in complex environments.
AWS re:Invent: Until Next Time!
AWS re:Invent 2024 was an incredible week of innovation, connections, and learning. From the visitors at our booth to the FinOps Community Happy Hour, it was a privilege to engage with the cloud and FinOps communities.
Thank you to everyone who visited us, or stopped by for a chat. Your energy inspires us to keep driving smarter cloud cost optimization.
Until then, why not keep the momentum going?
Book a demo with us to see how ProsperOps can transform your cloud financial management. Let’s keep the conversation going and make cloud cost optimization a breeze!
