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Sustainability has become a board-level topic. In Europe, it is a top-ten concern for CEOs who see it as one of the important, if not the most important, long-term risks that need to be managed. CIOs are looking for options to reduce their IT estates’ carbon footprints, and using technology to reduce carbon throughout the business can achieve an extensive impact. Chief sustainability officers can be unaware of IT’s ability to accelerate the achievement of corporate sustainability goals. #sustainabilty #awsishow

Sustainability and ESG practices are becoming increasingly important to consumers, businesses, and investors. People are increasingly looking to do business with companies that are committed to sustainability. For example, a study by Nielsen found that 73% of millennials are willing to pay more for products that are sustainable. Businesses are also recognizing the importance of sustainability and ESG practices. A study by KPMG found that 80% of CEOs believe that sustainability will be “very important” or “critical” to their businesses in the next five years. Investors are also increasingly focusing on ESG factors when making investment decisions. A study by BlackRock found that 75% of its clients are now considering ESG factors in their investment decisions. Many congratulations to #ltimindtree on this remarkable achievement

Create your own Sustainability agenda at AWS re:Invent 2023: 1. Go to https://lnkd.in/enF6xWiv 2. Select "Sustainability" under the "Area of Interest" drop-down menu 3. Decide, out of the 39 sessions, the ones you want to attend to then register for those sessions. 4. Enjoy!

🌱🌍 Let's talk sustainability and digital transformation at AWS re:Invent 2023! 🚀 From November 27th to December 1st, we're proud to announce that we will be attending AWS re:Invent 2023, and we can't wait to showcase how our Uvance portfolio can help companies embrace sustainability while enabling digital transformation. As a gold sponsor of the event, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to share our expertise and solutions that will transform your business for the better. Join us at booth #896, where our team will be ready to engage in discussions about how we can help your organization pivot towards a sustainable future while still harnessing the power of technology. By aligning innovation with sustainability goals, we can drive meaningful change and have a positive impact on our world. At AWS re:Invent 2023, you'll have the chance to explore the latest trends, network with like-minded professionals, and gain valuable insights into the cutting-edge technologies propelling businesses forward. With a focus on digital transformation and sustainability, this event is a melting pot of brilliant minds working towards a common goal. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn about the latest advancements and how they can be applied to your business. Mark your calendars and secure your spot! Join us at AWS re:Invent 2023 by clicking on the link below: https://okt.to/KsyU7P Let's come together and ignite a sustainable digital revolution! 🌍🚀 #AWS #DigitalTransformation #reinvent2023 #technology #sustainability

While at re:Invent make sure to spend some time to meet with IBM and see how they can help you modernize and transform you business with SAP on AWS and GenAI.

The countdown to re:Invent, the yearly flagship event of AWS, has begun 💥 With so much content available during the event, we at Knowit know it's easy to feel overwhelmed 👉 That's why our very own AWS Community Hero and AWS Ambassador Rolf Koski curated a sustainability-focused attendee guide for the re:Invent attendees 🌍 So if you're keen on digging deeper into sustainability and DEI topics, and understanding how AWS cloud can help resolve challenges and reach your sustainability goals, click here: https://hubs.li/Q024gGVX0 The top 3 picks of Rolf: 1️⃣ Keynote | Monday Night Live with Peter DeSantis For years, Peter DeSantis’ session has opened the keynote series at re:Invent. It also takes detailed looks at AWS global infrastructure. Always a worthwhile visit to kick off the event properly! 2️⃣ Breakout session | Sustainable and responsible AI from theory to practice The latest advancements in AI do not come without their own sustainability implications—both in energy intensity and ethics. This breakout session should give you some fundamental thoughts on the subject. 3️⃣ Chalk talk | Measuring sustainability optimization of cloud workloads The first step to understanding the impact of sustainability is to quantify it by measuring it in numeric values. Then, you can understand if the changes you make are positive or negative to that baseline. This chalk talk covers the basic tools to start gathering insights. #AWSreInvent #AWS #Sustainability #Cloud #AI #MakersOfASustainableFuture #WeAreKnowit #reInvent

Do you know what #TheFrugalArchitect is? On Thursday, I watched Dr. Werner Vogels' keynote speech at #AWS re: Invent 2023. He introduced the concept of the "The Frugal Architect", which struck a chord with me. So what’s "The Frugal Architect"? It is more than a methodology; it's a mindset shift. Vogels talked about how cost-effectiveness should be combined into every stage of designing cloud solutions. It's like making cost-consciousness a core part of building something smart and sustainable. This goes beyond cost savings and underscores the importance of reducing our environmental footprint. He pointed to the case of WeTransfer, slashing server emissions by 78% on AWS. At the end of the day, we're in the driver's seat to innovate while keeping our carbon footprint in check. I'm curious to hear your thoughts about the concept introduced. 🌍 P.S. It’s December in Cyprus and it is 24+ degrees Celsius. Eek, talk about a White Christmas…😅 #AWS #reInvent2023 #TheFrugalArchitect #CostEfficiency #Innovation #SustainableTechnology #WernerVogels #CloudComputing #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #AmazonWebServices #Cyprus

🚀 It's a big day. Clouded II is now available to stream on https://clouded.tv/ ! DARK MATTER, in association with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, is proud to present a new documentary film asking if cloud costs the earth. We challenged preconceived ideas in an attempt to nurture a more holistic model of 'cost'. Why? Because we believe bringing the conversation of economic cost closer to environmental cost can benefit us all, and the planet. These topics are entangled in every way, it requires us to consider a more conscious approach to decision making. It has been an emotional journey of discovery that has intrigued, scared, frustrated and inspired me. It is our ambition to show business leaders and technologists how these topics are not diametrically opposed, they are in fact inextricably linked. My personal thanks to everyone who has made this possible and for being so generous with their time and their opinions. David Kohnstamm, David Linthicum, Gerry McGovern,Jez Back,John Frey, Karl Havard, Kirk Bresniker, Liam Holohan, Mark Butcher, Nicola Peill-Moelter, Ph.D., Steven Gonzalez, Winston Ma, CFA Esq., Katy Hamilton, Russell Macdonald FRSA MBCS MICRS, Kevin Matthews, Jim Neenan, Simon Brown, Jen Gardet #Clouded #Clouded2 #cloudarchitecture #cloud #finops #greenops #cloudeconomics

Every decision in cloud has a cost-an economic cost and an environmental cost. Uncover the true cost of cloud decision making in Clouded II:Does cloud cost the earth. Think #Cloud, Think #Sustainability.