The document discusses serverless state management and orchestration using AWS Step Functions. It provides examples of how companies like Xylem, Coinbase, Granular and Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research have used Step Functions to build modern applications. Specifically, it highlights how Step Functions enabled these companies to scale workflows, integrate legacy and modern systems, improve reliability and reduce costs. The document also provides technical details on how Step Functions can be used to orchestrate tasks and process large datasets across multiple AWS services.