Recapping OpenInfra Days Vietnam 2023
OpenInfra Days, organized by the OpenStack community worldwide, emerged as a significant global event with a profound impact on the technology sector in recent years. This event served as a platform for industry experts to converge and discuss the latest trends in technology, including Cloud, NFV (Network Functions Virtualization), SDN (Software-Defined Networking), CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment), Machine Learning, Big Data.
The 2023 OpenInfra Days in Vietnam marked the fourth edition of this official event, supported by the OpenStack Foundation globally. The overarching theme for that year’s event was “Empowering the Future through Open Infrastructure, Cloud, and AI.”
OpenStack in Vietnam
OpenStack adoption in Vietnam was in its developmental phase, showing steady growth at the time. Large corporations and telecommunications companies were among the early adopters of OpenStack in the country. Additionally, complementary open-source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, and others were used in conjunction with OpenStack to build robust open infrastructure solutions.
In one of the highlights of OpenInfra Days Vietnam 2023, Dr. Kenneth Tan, the Executive Director of Sardina Systems, delivered a keynote presentation focusing on the intricacies of cloud infrastructure management and budgeting. Dr. Tan’s insights was dedicated for data center teams seeking to optimize their cloud infrastructure expenses.
Sardina Systems Keynote Speech
Dual Roles in the Cloud: Dr. Tan delved into the dual roles of Service Operators and Service Consumers within the cloud ecosystem, highlighting their significance in cloud economics.
Cloud Mode Economics: He explored the economic distinctions between various cloud modes, including public, private, and hosted/managed clouds, shedding light on the financial implications of each.
Factors Impacting Cloud Expenses: The presentation comprehensively examined the multitude of factors that contributed to cloud expenses, helping organizations gain a better understanding of cost drivers.
Cost Optimization Strategies: Dr. Tan offered practical tips and strategies for enterprise decision-makers to potentially reduce cloud costs by up to 82%, providing actionable insights to improve cost-efficiency.
OpenInfra Days Vietnam 2023 was a pivotal event in the tech industry, which brought together a diverse audience of IT experts, business leaders, developers, and students. This year event’s focus on Empowering the Future through Open Infrastructure, Cloud, and AI underscored the growing importance of open-source technologies in shaping the future of infrastructure and technology in Vietnam. It’s served as a knowledge-rich platform, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among participants, and advanced the adoption of open infrastructure solutions in Vietnam’s tech landscape.
