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Today we're talking about security culture with our guest, Sara Duffer, Director of AWS Security Assurance. Sara has an uncommonly deep understanding of how Amazon reinforces its culture of security thanks to her previous role serving as technical advisor to the Amazon CEO. Join Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy as he interviews Sara about the observations and wisdom she picked up while working alongside the CEO, including how the C-suite sets the bar for security culture.
In this episode, Clint Crosier, Director of the global space and aerospace business at AWS speaks with Gaetano Volpe, CEO of Latitudo 40, a company specializing in applying artificial intelligence to satellite imagery for climate change mitigation, urban planning, and helping goverments meet UN sustainable development goals. Volpe discusses how his company leverages space data, generative AI, and cloud technology to provide cities with valuable insights, simulations, and tools to achieve carbon neutrality and improve quality of life for citizens. The conversation highlights Latitudo 40's innovative approach to making complex satellite data and analysis accessible and actionable for urban planners, sustainability managers, and decision-makers.
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AWS Accelerators: https://aws.amazon.com/startups/accelerators
In this special behind-the-scenes episode, join AWS VP of Technology Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec and Director of AI Product Marketing Susanne Seitinger as they dive deep into AWS’s history with AI/ML, inspiring customer use cases, answers to executive's frequently asked questions, and more information about what makes our generative AI stack enterprise-ready by design.
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Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/
Amazon Q: https://aws.amazon.com/q/
AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/
Generative AI is introducing new benefits and risks across nearly every area of business — and security operations is no exception. In this interview with Tom Avant, Director of AWS Security Operations, we'll discuss how the introduction of generative AI to security operations may transform the way we manage risk, monitor access, and detect future threats. Take a listen as Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy, talks with Tom about the future of the SOC and how business leaders should be thinking about resilient operations in the age of AI.
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Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/
AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/
In this episode, Dirk Eisenberg, CTO of legal technology company STP.one, dives deep into how his company is using generative AI to democratize access to legal services without sacrificing the privacy of their customers or the sovereignty of their data. Learn about how transparency is key to building customer trust, how STP.one is innovating at speed in a highly regulated industry, and Dirk's tips for other companies evaluating potential cloud providers.
In today's episode, Vijay Chittoor, co-founder and CEO of Blueshift, discusses how his company uses artificial intelligence to deliver personalized marketing to individual customers at scale. By leveraging AI and large datasets, Blueshift can make customized decisions for each customer's unique journey. Chittoor shares insights on building AI-powered technology and the important role humans play in strategic creative development.
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Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/
AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/
In part 2 of this conversation, Tanuja Randery and Mark Read, CEO of WPP, dive deep into the world of generative AI and its profound impact on various industries, including marketing and advertising. They discuss how AI can augment human creativity, the importance of addressing the skills gap, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI deployment. Mark also shares leadership insights, emphasizing values-based decision-making, customer obsession, and the significance of creativity in driving business success.
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Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/
AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/
In part one of this two-part episode, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of AWS EMEA, sits down with Mark Read, CEO of WPP, the world's largest marketing and communications company. They discuss Mark's career journey, his leadership style, and WPP's "Build Better Future" strategy focused on people, planet, clients, and communities, as well as the company's efforts towards diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Stay tuned for part two, coming tomorrow.
Security leaders face complex challenges with high-stakes repercussions daily. When the pressure is on and the right answer is hard to find, leaning on a community of other security leaders may be your best solution. Join us today for a conversation with Danielle Ruderman, creator of the AWS CISO Circles program and advocate for diverse hiring in security. Tune in to learn why community is so important and what security leaders can do to attract and develop diverse talent.
This encore episode originally aired in June, 2023. Join Dr. Matthias Voelkel, CEO Boerse Stuttgart Group, one of Europe's leading stock exchanges, in conversation with with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director, AWS EMEA, to delve into the transformative power of generative AI and its impact on the capital markets. Our guest shares insights on how his organization has maintained a culture of innovation and risk-taking while balancing a 160 year legacy, and on what digital trends he's seeing in the industry.
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Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/
AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/
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