Today we’re announcing the general availability of second-generation AWS Outposts racks, which marks the latest innovation from AWS for edge computing. This new generation includes support for the latest x86-powered Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances, new simplified network scaling and configuration, and accelerated networking instances designed specifically for ultra-low latency and high-throughput workloads. […]

The online world is becoming more connected, but data privacy is becoming harder to protect. Devices, apps, and platforms collect personal information in ways many people don’t fully understand. As our lives become more digital, who is responsible for keeping our data safe? Companies, governments, and even smart home gadgets play a role in this […]

The newest AI models from Meta, Llama 4 Scout 17B and Llama 4 Maverick 17B, are now available as a fully managed, serverless option in Amazon Bedrock. These new foundation models (FMs) deliver natively multimodal capabilities with early fusion technology that you can use for precise image grounding and extended context processing in your applications. […]

Today, I’m happy to announce the general availability of Amazon CloudFront SaaS Manager, a new feature that helps software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers, web development platform providers, and companies with multiple brands and websites efficiently manage delivery across multiple domains. Customers already use CloudFront to securely deliver content with low latency and high transfer speeds. CloudFront SaaS […]

One thing we’ve witnessed in recent months is the expansion of context windows in foundation models (FMs), with many now handling sequence lengths that would have been unimaginable just a year ago. However, building AI-powered applications that can process vast amounts of information while maintaining the reliability and security standards required for enterprise use remains […]

Summit season is in full throttle! If you haven’t been to an AWS Summit, I highly recommend you check one out that’s nearby. They are large-scale all-day events where you can attend talks, watch interesting demos and activities, connect with AWS and industry people, and more. Best of all, they are free—so all you need […]

What Is Mainframe to Cloud Migration? Mainframe to cloud migration involves transitioning a company’s data, applications, and workloads from traditional mainframe systems to modern cloud platforms. Such migrations reflect a shift to leverage the scalability and cost-effectiveness of the cloud. This process requires careful planning to ensure minimal disruption to business operations. By transferring to […]

In an increasingly digital world, protecting your organization from evolving security threats has never been more critical. As businesses continue to shift operations online, the need for robust security frameworks has skyrocketed. The rise of next-gen technologies is reshaping the way organizations approach digital protection, offering advanced solutions that are smarter, faster, and more adaptive […]

There’s a common saying among data center professionals that no matter how much it costs to have a disaster recovery solutions program, the cost of not having one is far greater. This was often used to convince skeptical CEOs of the need to build duplicate data center infrastructure despite its high cost and low utility. […]

The US East (Northern Virginia) Region was the first Region launched by Amazon Web Services (AWS), and it has seen tremendous growth and customer adoption over the past several years. Now hosting active customers ranging from startups to large enterprises, AWS has steadily expanded the US East (Northern Virginia) Region infrastructure and capacity. The US […]