The guest lecture on Navigating the Cloud: An Overview of Leading Cloud Service Providers conducted on 16-11-2024 provided attendees with an in-depth understanding of the cloud ecosystem and the services offered by prominent cloud service providers. The resource Mr. Karthic Viswanathan, Principal Software Engineer, Walmart Labs, Bangalore delivered an insightful session focusing on the competitive and capabilities of leading cloud service providers.
Key Points Covered:
l. Overview of Major Cloud Service Providers: Discussed the strengths and key offerings of industry leaders such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and IBM Cloud. Compared services such as compute, storage, AI/ML tools, and database solutions, with real-world examples of their application.
2. Benefits of Cloud Adoption: Covered the advantages of moving to the cloud, including scalability, cost-efficiency, global reach, and flexibility. Highlighted the role of cloud technologies in enabling innovation and digital transformation.
3. Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Presented case studies of enterprises successfully adopting cloud services for enhanced performance and business agility. Examples included cloud migration stories from e-commerce, healthcare, and financial
4. Security in the Cloud: Emphasized the importance of robust security practices in cloud environments, addressing concerns such as data privacy, compliance, and detection, discussed tools and features provided by cloud vendors to safeguard workloads.
5. Future Trends in Cloud Computing: Highlighted emerging trends, such as serverless computing, edge computing, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cloud services. Explored the potential of these trends to enhance automation, predictive analytics, and operational efficiency.
