As we bid farewell to 2023, Elastx reflects on a year of challenges and milestones. Join us as we revisit key events, celebrate accomplishments, and look ahead to an exciting 2024. In this post, we delve into our efforts in digital sustainability, organizational growth, and the promising roadmap that awaits.
The Past Year
The year 2023 has proven to be eventful and challenging. We've grappled with the impact of war, escalating interest rates, economic recession, and the ever-present threat of climate change. The world around us has undergone visible transformations, marked by record-high temperatures. Additionally, gang-related violence has surged, particularly affecting the younger demographic. In response to these challenges, there has been an increased need to find connection, gather strength, and collectively strive for a better future by supporting initiatives that contribute positively to society.
On a more technical front, the rapid advancement of AI development has presented both opportunities and challenges. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), introduced during the summer, provides a structure for personal data transfers with the US. The upcoming years will witness an intriguing process to determine the framework's legal viability.
At Elastx, our year commenced with the celebration of our 10th anniversary, setting the stage for a dynamic 2023. Throughout the year, we launched a series of eagerly anticipated services and updates. In the spring, our database as a service entered the beta phase, subsequently transitioning into tech preview.
Concurrently, we implemented a new organizational structure to facilitate ongoing growth and enhance efficiency in our commitment to delivering a distinctive cloud platform with high availability and regulatory compliance.
Innovation and Development
Over the past few years, Elastx has invested in significant services, culminating in their launch in the latter half of 2023. Notable advancements include the upgrade of our hardware to efficiently handle AI workloads with GPUs and a cutting-edge storage generation (v2), recognized for its market-leading price-performance ratio. Our Kubernetes CaaS has undergone updates, now featuring autoscaling and autohealing capabilities for nodes.
Events to remember
Throughout 2023, we've had the privilege of hosting a total of five events, witnessing their growth in both participation and interest. Notable speakers, including Mattias Gotthold, shared insights on Third country transfers to the USA and Schrems lll), with a subsequent update on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. In the early spring, Christian Klein from elastisys enlightened us on how to security harden Kubernetes.
August brought a special event hosted by Daniel Stenberg, the founder of cURL, culminating in an unforgettable after-work gathering on the rooftop terrace.
We also live-streamed an enlightening talk with Detective Inspector Jan Olsson, who shared his expertise on cybercrime.
We express our sincere gratitude to our speakers and all participants in these events! Your involvement has been instrumental in creating forums for knowledge dissemination and networking, and without you, these events would not have been possible.
With a focus on digital sustainability
Sustainability is a core value for us – not just a trendy claim. We genuinely prioritize initiatives contributing to digital sustainability, supporting projects like Tobias Tree.
Being a Swedish company is a source of pride for us, ensuring regulatory compliance. Our three data centers, strategically located at a disaster-safe distance in Stockholm, reflect our commitment. All our employees are Swedish citizens, and we contribute to the nation by paying taxes in Sweden. Operating in a sector where our customers deliver services for societal betterment, we take pride in fostering Swedish innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening digital sovereignty.
Elastx continues to grow
Over the past decade, Elastx has developed a robust cloud platform. In 2024, our focus is on company growth. To achieve this in a sustainable manner, we reorganized into an agile and product-focused structure this year, witnessing positive effects since the summer.
With 2024 in the sights
Entering 2024 with enthusiasm and confidence, we anticipate another eventful year. Our commitment is to ensure our existing and new customers benefit from the new and improved services launched in the last half of 2023. Alongside this, an exciting roadmap awaits unveiling throughout the coming year.
Dedicated to enhancing the user experience, we continuously refine self-service options and maintain a support system ready to assist whenever you need help.
In conclusion
Wishing you a prosperous 2024! For updates and insights, follow us on LinkedIn. Don't miss our upcoming events, including our exhibition at Solutions for the Public Sector 2024 on January 24-25 at Kistamässan. Together, we build services for a better society.