Chicago hosted Microsoft Ignite 2024, where thousands gathered to explore what’s next in cloud, AI, and enterprise technology…and it was a week to remember!
As one of Microsoft’s flagship events, Ignite is where the latest innovations, AI advancements, and cloud strategies are unveiled. Running from November 18-22, 2024, it was a week full of learning and collaboration for professionals across tech, cloud, and beyond.
For us at ProsperOps, it was another exciting opportunity to connect with the FinOps and Azure communities. We brought our best insights on autonomous cost optimization. The ProsperOps team created meaningful connections while sharing our expertise around FinOps, cloud financial management, and cost optimization.
Read on for a recap of everything that made Microsoft Ignite 2024 special.
ProsperOps at Microsoft Ignite 2024
Microsoft Ignite 2024 was a whirlwind of activity, and ProsperOps was right at the heart of it all! Our booth was full of energy as we connected with attendees, showcased our autonomous cost optimization platform, and shared ideas on smarter cloud financial management. From live demos to fun giveaways, we made sure to bring the best of ProsperOps to Chicago.
Kicking Off Ignite with the FinOps Community Happy Hour
What better way to start the week than with a relaxed evening of networking and collaboration? Hosted at Apolonia in Chicago, our FinOps Community Happy Hour and Leaders Dinner brought together FinOps professionals, industry leaders, and partners for great conversations over curated drinks and a delicious steakhouse dinner.
The event provided a platform to exchange ideas, share challenges, and discuss the future of FinOps. Attendees appreciated the intimate setting, where they could connect with like-minded peers while enjoying an incredible dining experience.
Booth #611: The Buzz and the ProsperBot
Our booth wasn’t just a place to learn about cloud cost optimization—it was where all the excitement was happening! While our live demos impressed attendees with how ProsperOps helps organizations save big on Azure cloud costs, the show’s real star was ProsperBot. Dressed in ProsperOps gear and looking ready to optimize some budgets, ProsperBot quickly became a crowd favorite.
Attendees couldn’t resist snapping selfies and striking a pose with ProsperBot, proving that saving money doesn’t have to be boring.
And of course, our candy jar guessing game added a fun element to the experience. Attendees competed to guess the exact number of candies in the jar to win prizes. The excitement around the booth made it a true standout on the expo floor!
Between the demos, the interactive conversations, and ProsperBot stealing the spotlight, Booth #611 had something for everyone.
Speaking Session
On November 21, Joe Benincasa, ProsperOps’ Principal Product Manager, delivered an insightful Theater Session Talk focused on leveraging FinOps automation to increase margins and minimize lock-in risk. During the session, Joe highlighted actionable strategies for optimizing cloud spend, managing commitments effectively, and balancing cost efficiency with flexibility.
Key Takeaways from Microsoft Ignite 2024
Microsoft Ignite 2024 offered a wealth of insights. Here are some of the key trends and takeaways that stood out:
- AI Takes the Spotlight: Generative AI and large language models dominated the conversation, with use cases spanning productivity, IT operations, and data analysis.
- Sustainability in Tech: Cloud sustainability strategies were front and center, reflecting a commitment to reducing environmental impact while driving innovation.
- Automation Everywhere: From cost optimization to operational efficiency, automation emerged as a critical enabler of scalability and success.
- Empowering Teams with Data: A recurring theme in discussions and sessions was enabling engineers and decision-makers to access actionable cloud insights.
Microsoft Ignite: Until Next Time!
Thank you, Chicago! Microsoft Ignite 2024 was an incredible week of innovation, connections, and insights. From inspiring sessions to an interactive booth, the event highlighted the future of cloud cost management and beyond. Your energy and ideas inspire us to keep driving smarter cloud cost optimization.
Until then, why not keep the momentum going?
Book a demo to see how ProsperOps can transform your cloud financial management. Let’s keep the conversation going and make cloud cost optimization a breeze
