Prasad Kalyanaraman, AWS Infrastructure Services | AWS Mid-Year Leadership Summit

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In this exclusive AWS Mid-Year Leadership Summit interview, Prasad Kalyanaraman, VP of AWS Infrastructure Services, joins theCUBE’s John Furrier to unpack the unprecedented scale and complexity of today’s cloud infrastructure demands. Kalyanaraman outlines how AWS is rethinking data center design to keep pace with the explosion in generative AI workloads, revealing how innovations in chips, optics, cooling, and software-defined networks are reshaping what he calls “compute factories.” The conversation traces AWS’s evolution from its early days to its current role as the global engine powering modern AI. Kalyanaraman shares how foundational technologies like Nitro, Graviton, Trainium, and Bedrock were purpose-built to deliver customer choice and scale, and why operational excellence remains the unsung backbone of AWS’s global infrastructure strategy. He also offers a candid look at how AWS navigates supply chain, energy and regional policy constraints while accelerating deployment across new regions, including partnerships in Saudi Arabia and North Carolina. From passive exhaust systems to petabit-scale UltraCluster networks, Kalyanaraman explains why designing for power-bounded systems is critical for the next era of cloud. He also details how AWS is optimizing every layer of its stack – from chip to region – with sustainability, security and speed in mind. It’s a must-watch for anyone following the infrastructure foundations behind generative AI and hyperscale innovation. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:02 - Evolving AWS: Insights and Growth in Infrastructure Services 02:20 - Innovation and Challenges in Cloud Computing 05:36 - Strategic Infrastructure Development 08:59 - The Concept of AWS's Compute Factory 14:01 - Key Technological Advancements at AWS 22:21 - The Network's Role in Data Centers 32:20 - Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Data Centers 39:10 - Power Management and Utility Engagement 45:39 - Transforming Tomorrow: Fostering Community, Innovation, and AI Synergy #theCUBE #AWSLeadershipSummit #AWS #AmazonWebServices #PrasadKalyanaraman #GenerativeAI #CloudInfrastructure