# IBM Cloud Solution Tutorials: A Recap of 2023

2023 brought a wave of exciting developments to the world of artificial intelligence and the IBM Cloud, showcasing the vast potential and impact of emerging technologies. From the widespread use of generative AI and Large Language Models to the launch of the AI Alliance by IBM and Meta, the year was marked by remarkable progress and collaborations. Let’s delve into the personal highlights of the IBM team and their experiences throughout the year.

## Highlights of 2023 by IBM Team Members

### Frederic

**AI:** The continued evolution and integration of AI technologies have reshaped daily experiences, from enhancing productivity in coding and user interface design to transforming how we approach various tasks such as trip planning and social media content creation.

**Platform Engineering, Internal Development Platform:** IBM Cloud’s introduction of projects and deployable architectures has streamlined workflows and enhanced productivity within software development, offering improved outcomes for users and faster time-to-market.

**KubeCon:** KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 showcased the awe-inspiring capabilities of Kubernetes, highlighting its vast potential and the multitude of opportunities it creates within the tech industry.

### Powell

**Platform Engineering on the Hybrid Cloud:** The extensive applications and support provided by IBM for managing businesses through the hybrid cloud further demonstrated the company’s commitment to innovation and growth.

**Transit VPC using VPN:** Leveraging Terraform automation and automated regression testing, Powell successfully implemented changes in connection mechanisms within the VPC, showcasing the adaptability and reliability of the system.

**VPC Custom Images:** Exploring the utilization of VPC virtual machines, Powell delved into the creation and distribution of custom images, offering insights into their seamless integration within the IBM Cloud.

### Dimitri

**Blog Posts:** Dimitri’s contributions to blog posts focused on enhancing the usage of instance storage within VSI and the configuration of event notifications in deployed solutions, showcasing his dedication to enabling efficient and customizable cloud services.

**Certifications:** Collaborating with a team of experts, Dimitri revamped the IBM Certified Professional Developer learning plan, emphasizing the relevance of services to developers building applications on the IBM Cloud platform, and highlighting the availability of certification exams for online completion with Pearson Vue.

### Henrik

**Db2 and IDUG Anniversaries:** Celebrating the monumental milestones in the history of Db2 and the International Db2 User Group, Henrik shared his experiences of engaging with the Db2 community and commemorating their achievements.

**Cloud Security:** Henrik delved into the evolving landscape of cloud and data security, highlighting the implementation of context-based restrictions and other advanced security features to enhance the protection of cloud resources.

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**FAQs**

**Q: What were the key AI developments in 2023?**
A: The widespread integration of generative AI and Large Language Models marked significant AI developments in 2023, transforming various aspects of daily life and work.

**Q: How did IBM enhance its platform engineering and internal development platform?**
A: IBM Cloud introduced projects and deployable architectures, streamlining workflows and improving productivity within software development, ultimately leading to better outcomes for users and faster time-to-market.

**Q: How did the IBM team engage with the Db2 community in 2023?**
A: Henrik shared his experiences of engaging with the Db2 community, celebrating the anniversaries of Db2 and the International Db2 User Group, and commemorating their achievements.

**Q: What security features were highlighted by IBM in 2023?**
A: IBM emphasized the implementation of context-based restrictions and advanced security features to enhance the protection of cloud resources, underscoring the company’s commitment to cloud and data security.

**Q: Where can I provide feedback or suggestions for IBM’s tutorials and solutions?**
A: You can reach out to the IBM team on Twitter, LinkedIn, or via the “Explore our IBM solutions library” link to share your feedback, suggestions, and questions.