1. Self-Service BI Empowers Non-Technical Users Non-technical users are increasingly jumping at the opportunity to get real-time business insights from data without the help of the IT department. Whether they are part of a small business without dedicated IT staff or high-ranking executives who do not want to wait for week-long report turnarounds, self-service BI […]

In today’s digital-first economy, reliable cloud infrastructure is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. From massive enterprises powering global operations to small businesses managing online storefronts, organizations across the U.S. depend on cloud hosting providers that offer security, scalability, and consistent uptime. Cloud Computing Benefits in the U.S. Market With the continued adoption of […]

Starting today, you can attach Amazon S3 Access Points to your Amazon FSx for OpenZFS file systems to access your file data as if it were in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). With this new capability, your data in FSx for OpenZFS is accessible for use with a broad range of Amazon Web Services (AWS) […]

As the cloud ecosystem continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the role of support services is being redefined. No longer just a reactive function, support is becoming a strategic cornerstone in how IT service providers deliver value, especially amid increasingly complex and hybrid cloud environments. At the heart of this shift is the rise […]

You can now use sort and z-order compaction to improve Apache Iceberg query performance in Amazon S3 Tables and general purpose S3 buckets. You typically use Iceberg to manage large-scale analytical datasets in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) with AWS Glue Data Catalog or with S3 Tables. Iceberg tables support use cases such as […]

Keeping up with tech means facing a constant influx of AI. AI tools can accelerate customer support, automate workflows, and even generate predictive analytics with efficiency, boosting innovation to maintain a competitive edge. There’s enormous potential in AI, but without a strong foundational layer, it remains just that: potential. Many organizations are caught in the […]

Last week’s hallmark event was the security-focused AWS re:Inforce conference. Now a tradition, the blog team wrote a re:Cap post to summarize the announcements and link to some of the top blog posts. To further summarize, several new security innovations were announced, including enhanced IAM Access Analyzer capabilities, MFA enforcement for root users, and threat […]

Cloud environments offer scalability and flexibility, but they also bring complexity and inefficiencies that can quickly spiral into unnecessary costs and operational risk. That’s where the AWS Well-Architected Review (WAR) proves invaluable. Far from being a theoretical framework or a compliance formality, AWS WAR can uncover substantial hidden returns in terms of cloud cost savings, […]

Customer service remains a critical differentiator in today’s marketplace. According to Microsoft, 97 percent of customers globally say service quality strongly influences their choice of brand. In 2025 that figure is unchanged, but expectations have shifted dramatically. Customers now demand speed, personalization and seamless interactions, and companies are responding with artificial intelligence at every turn. […]

At AWS re:Inforce 2025 (June 16-18, Philadelphia), AWS Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Amy Herzog delivered the keynote address, announcing new security innovations. Throughout the event, AWS announced additional security capabilities focused on simplifying security at scale and enabling organizations to build more resilient applications in the cloud. Below is a comprehensive roundup […]