WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate’s Post

Unleash the Cloud Revolution at the 2024 Vancouver Cloud Summit! Dear Tech Visionaries and Innovators, Are you ready to soar to new heights in the cloud? Look no further! The 2024 Vancouver Cloud Summit is your ticket to an electrifying convergence of cutting-edge technology, visionary insights, and philanthropic impact. 🌐 Explore the Summit: https://cloudsummit.ca/ Why Attend? 1. All the Clouds, All at Once!: Join us on April 22nd, 2024, at the iconic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Vancouver. This is Western Canada's largest cloud event of its kind, where the brightest minds collide, collaborate, and catalyze the future. 2. Tech Titans Take the Stage: Brace yourselves for 8 powerhouse speakers who will unravel the mysteries of the cloud universe. Topics include: ○ Security vs. AI: Defending your digital fortress against the AI onslaught. ○ Cloud Cost Savings Tricks: Because every dollar saved is a byte earned. ○ Mastering Cloud Data Management: Your data, your rules. ○ Serverless: Hype or Heaven?: Unmasking the serverless enigma. ○ Open-Source Solutions: The code that sets you free. 3. Rev Up with Cloud-Powered Cars: Witness the future as racing cars controlled by cloud AI tear up the asphalt. It's not just a race; it's a symphony of algorithms and adrenaline. 4. AI Demo Lab Extravaganza: Step into the AI arena where Google Gemini, Azure OpenAI, and AWS Bedrock go head-to-head. Who will emerge as the supreme AI titan? You decide! 5. Heartfelt Giving: Every ticket you purchase fuels hope. All profits from this summit will be donated to BC Children's Hospital. Let's make technology count where it matters most. Secure Your Spot! Early bird tickets are now available! 60% off! Don't miss out—seats are vanishing faster than a cache hit. Reserve your place in the cloud revolution today: 🎟️ Get Your Tickets -> https://cloudsummit.ca/ Mark Your Calendar 🗓️ Date: April 22, 2024 🏢 Venue: Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver Remember, the cloud waits for no one. Let's elevate our minds, empower our networks, and make a difference together. See you in the cloud!

📊 Embracing Data Minimization: A Crucial Step in the Cloud Era! 🌐 In today's digital landscape, where data is the new gold, it's essential to strike the right balance between harnessing its power and protecting privacy. Data minimization is the key to achieving this equilibrium, and it's a concept we can't afford to overlook. 🔵 Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake: Leading the Way 🔵 Major cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP have recognized the importance of data minimization. They offer robust tools and services to help organizations store, manage, and analyze data while respecting data minimization principles. Utilizing these platforms, businesses can optimize data usage without unnecessary exposure. ❗ Disruptive Technologies: AI and ML ❗ Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are at the forefront of data-driven innovation. However, they also come with significant responsibility. Integrating data minimization into AI and ML processes ensures that only relevant data is used for insights, reducing risks associated with sensitive information. 🚀 Striking the Balance 🚀 As we navigate through this data-driven era, it's essential to remember that less can often be more. By adopting data minimization practices, we not only protect privacy but also improve data security, reduce compliance burdens, and enhance trust with customers. 👥 Join the Discussion 👥 Let's engage in a conversation on how data minimization can empower organizations in the age of AI, ML, and cloud computing. Share your thoughts and experiences on how you're implementing these principles in your data strategies! Remember, in the age of data, less can truly be more! 📉✨ #DataMinimization #PrivacyProtection #CloudComputing #AI #ML #Azure #AWS #GCP #Snowflake #DataSecurity #LinkedInNetworking

GenAI + AWS Marketplace + Policy Making at AWS DC Summit June 27th at 9:30am. Every time I speak with Marcelo Sant'Anna, Ph.D. about the work, vision and mission of MDRC, I get more excited about the potential of leveraging #GenAI to improve the most important programs our nation funds that touch lives and communities. MDRC’s approach to applying scientific rigor and data analytics — including GenAI — to inform policy makers on program capital allocation gives me great hope the future is bright. Some of the most important work in our nation is done by non-profits entrusted to execute funding for our government programs. The interconnectivity and human dynamics of these activities (e.g. veteran care, healthcare, early child education, etc.) make getting the right policy decisions increasingly complex. Want to attend? Register for DC Summit and search NPR204 in the Session Catalog. The title for our (read Marcelo’s talk) is: “Accelerate policymaking with generative AI and AWS Marketplace” 🇺🇸

Google Cloud Next '24 can help equip government and education institutions with the latest AI and security solutions. Check out our recently added public sector sessions that explore how AI fuels research breakthroughs, redefines citizen services, and tackles complex challenges. Read our latest blog. #GoogleCloudNext #GoogleforGov

Google Cloud Next '24 can help equip government and education institutions with the latest AI and security solutions. Check out our recently added public sector sessions that explore how AI fuels research breakthroughs, redefines citizen services, and tackles complex challenges. Read our latest blog. #GoogleCloudNext #GoogleforGov

Google Cloud Next '24 can help equip government and education institutions with the latest AI and security solutions. Check out our recently added public sector sessions that explore how AI fuels research breakthroughs, redefines citizen services, and tackles complex challenges. Read our latest blog. #GoogleCloudNext #GoogleforGov

📣 We are excited to announce our first speaker at the in-person AI 42 Conference on Generative AI on March 19th: Jan Vidar Elven  🥳 🎟️ For registration please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/d5guhntz #mvpbuzz #mctbuzz #artificialintelligence  #machinelearning  #azure #generativeai 

📣 We are excited to announce our first speaker at the in-person AI 42 Conference on Generative AI on March 19th: Jan Vidar Elven 🥳 🎟️ For registration please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/d5guhntz 🎙️ Jan Vidar Elven's presentation is titled Build your own Copilot using Azure Open AI and your data. In this session he will show us how we can build our own Security Copilot Assistant in AI Studio, by using Azure Open AI, AI Search Service and your own data sources. We will learn how we can get data from Microsoft APIs like Graph API, and let users ask about security status and information in a natural language. 📕 Jan Vidar Elven is a Senior Cloud Platform & Security Architect working at Microsoft Partner Evidi AS in Norway. He is a Microsoft MVP in Security, an active speaker and blogger, and has more than 25 years’ experience inside IT infrastructure management and architecting solutions, working with Cloud & Datacenter, specializing in Azure, Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, Enterprise Mobility, Identity & Access Management, Identity Governance, Service Management, Operations Management and Automation cross On-Premise and Azure environments. #mvpbuzz #mctbuzz #artificialintelligence  #machinelearning  #azure #generativeai 

If you will be in Norway on 19th March and are interested in AI, you need to join the AI 42 Conference! One of the cool topics you will able to learn from Jan Vidar Elven is how to create your own Copilot! Check it out ⬇️ #copilot #azure #azureai #ai42 #ai42conference #security #datasecurity

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY - Stanford Research Computing Center (SRCC) partnered with Google Cloud to launch "Carina," a cutting-edge high-risk data platform. Carina streamlines research workflows, ensuring data security, and accelerates scientific discoveries. Read about this remarkable collaboration that's transforming research capabilities and revolutionizing academic research. It's a testament to the power of technology and collaboration. #cloud #google #ResearchTech #Innovation #DataSecurity #GoogleCloud #LinkedIn #AcademicResearch #StanfordResearch