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AWS launch Anthropic Claude 3 Opus on Amazon Bedrock

Seattle | Published in AI | 10 minute read |     

This just in! Anthropic’s Claude 3 Opus foundation model is now available on Amazon Bedrock, joining Claude Sonnet and Claude Haiku. Bedrock is now the first and only place to offer all three Claude 3 models in general availability.

The executive's guide to generative AI

London | Published in AI and Board | 10 minute read |     
The Executives Guide to generative AI by Amazon Web Services

I recently spoke with Duncan Jefferies about how businesses can effectively harness generative AI to drive organisational transformation. The resulting AWS executive’s guide to generative AI offers a comprehensive roadmap for business leaders navigating this transformative technology. Here are the key insights and practical steps for organisations looking to unlock the potential of generative AI.

Demystifying AI: My Chief Wine Officer Talk

London | Published in AI , Board and Cloud | 5 minute read |    

Last night I had the pleasure of speaking at the Chief Wine Officer event hosted by AWS at London’s National Portrait Gallery. The focus was on demystifying generative AI and helping business leaders understand how to harness its potential for real organisational transformation.

Mario Thomas speaking to the Chief Wine Office event at the National Portrait Gallery, London

The Executive's Guide to the Digital Workplace

London | Published in Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |     
The Executive's Guide to the Digital Workplace by Amazon Web Services

I recently contributed to the AWS Executive’s Guide to the Digital Workplace, exploring how organisations can successfully navigate digital transformation and build robust cloud-based infrastructures. Here are the key insights leaders need to consider when driving workplace digitalisation.

Driving organisational transformation in a downturn

Llantwit Major | Published in Board | 10 minute read |    
Abstract image depicting innovation and growth during an economic downturn, featuring vibrant colors and geometric shapes with upward arrows and graphs, conveying a sense of optimism and forward momentum. (Image generated by ChatCPG 4o)

In my article about not taking your foot off the gas, published just as the world returned to some degree of normality in July 2021, I discussed that the pandemic was the forcing function that challenged businesses to adapt and engage in broad organisational transformation using the cloud, and that it should not be seen as a reason to slow down.

The Board in the machine

Llantwit Major | Published in AI , Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |    
Modern boardroom with subtle technological elements, featuring minimal digital overlays like abstract data streams and holographic charts, symbolising the integration of technology in decision-making. The image conveys sophistication and innovation in business governance. (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o)

I recently hosted a fireside chat for the AWS Summit EMEA with Intel’s Global Leader for AI Solutions, Monica Livingston. We discussed how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are quickly becoming ubiquitous in business. The conversation prompted me to think about how Boards should be thinking about the use of AI and ML in their businesses, and how they need to ensure they are making the right decisions at the speed of light.

IDC Multicloud Events

London | Published in Cloud | 15 minute watch |     

Today I co-presented a fireside chat on behalf of IDC Multicloud Events with Cloud Reach and Intel. You can watch below.