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GLOBE GROUP’S CASCADEO SHEDS LIGHT ON THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF GENERATIVE AI AT INFRA/STRUCTURE SUMMIT IN TORONTO

27 October 2023

Globe Group’s Cloud DevOps engineering firm, Cascadeo, recently took the stage at the infra/STRUCTURE summit in Toronto, shedding light on the transformative power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for businesses worldwide.

As a leader in cloud managed and professional services, Cascadeo’s insights into the future of Generative AI are shaping the narrative on how businesses can harness this technology to address present challenges and anticipate future growth.

infra/STRUCTURE, an esteemed industry summit, serves as a melting pot for executives from diverse sectors of the Internet infrastructure ecosystem, including cloud, data center, edge, and managed hosting. The event is renowned for fostering high-value networking opportunities and facilitating candid discussions about the industry’s trajectory.

Jared Reimer, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Cascadeo, delivered a compelling talk titled “Generative AI and its Implications for Infrastructure Engineering and Operations.” He also contributed his expertise to a panel discussion that delved into the question, “Is AI Going to Ignite the Managed Public Cloud Game?”

During his presentation, Reimer explained the myriad advantages of Generative AI, highlighting its potential to revolutionize business operations. He showcased how it can be leveraged to generate and complete code, produce documentation, enhance code efficiency, and facilitate developer onboarding.

“You can either ride the wave or be flattened by it. Generative AI is radically transforming the way we work. It is the most significant invention of our lifetimes — and the revolution has just begun,” he stressed.

He also emphasized Generative AI’s capabilities in image creation, data communication, graph generation, report creation, programmatic runbook recipes, and event interpretation.

Drawing from real-world applications, Reimer presented practical use cases of the technology, spotlighting Amazon Web Services (AWS) CodeWhisperer, SageMaker, Bedrock, and DevOps Guru, which are instrumental in addressing a range of engineering, operational, and business challenges.

According to Reimer, the impact of Generative AI extends far beyond Information Technology operations, likening it to an earthquake that has already occurred, with the tsunami racing towards the shore.

Emphasizing the exponential growth of AI, he cautioned that many remain unaware of its potential impact. While AI poses the threat of job displacement, it simultaneously presents vast opportunities ​​and will work in harmony with those who choose to embrace it, increasing productivity and reducing toil. As with the earlier IT revolution, leveraging generative AI is fast becoming an essential skill for many knowledge workers across fields and disciplines.

He stressed the urgency for businesses and professionals to adapt to this transformative wave, terming Generative AI as a pivotal “adapt or die” moment for many established businesses and industries.

Cascadeo’s participation as a major sponsor of infra/STRUCTURE underscores its commitment to leading global conversations on the future of technology and its implications for businesses.

Know more about infra/STRUCTURE here.  To learn more about Cascadeo, please visit https://www.cascadeo.com/.