As I was preparing for this week’s roundup, I couldn’t help but reflect on how database technology has evolved over the past decade. It’s fascinating to see how architectural decisions made years ago continue to shape the way we build modern applications. This week brings a special milestone that perfectly captures this evolution in cloud […]

For years most firms would have had to employ numerous phone operators and receptionists to deal with any and all calls that came through. Large companies would have employed entire departments simply just to deal with incoming phone calls; it’s a world that seems light years apart from the phone systems that the vast majority […]

Editor’s Note (2025 Update): This article has been updated to reflect current hybrid cloud and business application trends, including AI-assisted development, low-code/no-code platforms, sovereign cloud considerations, and edge-enabled integrations. Cloud computing has hit its stride; it has become a part of IT strategies across the globe, and the benefits of turning to a hosted environment […]

Today, we’re announcing general availability of the new eighth generation, memory optimized Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) R8i and R8i-flex instances powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors, available only on AWS. They deliver the highest performance and fastest memory bandwidth among comparable Intel processors in the cloud. These instances deliver up to 15 […]

In a workplace increasingly saturated with tools for productivity and collaboration, the most disruptive shift isn’t just a new platform, it’s a new kind of co-worker. Agentic AI is redefining the boundaries between tool and teammate, raising a provocative question: when software starts acting independently, who’s really running the digital office? Agentic AI models represent […]

Let me start this week’s update with something I’m especially excited about – the upcoming BeSA (Become a Solutions Architect) cohort. BeSA is a free mentoring program that I host along with a few other AWS employees on a volunteer basis to help people excel in their cloud careers. Last week, the instructors’ lineup was […]

On August 4, 2025, Gartner published its Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Cloud Platform Services (SCPS). Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the longest-running Magic Quadrant Leader, with Gartner naming AWS a Leader for the fifteenth consecutive year. In the report, Gartner once again placed AWS highest on the “Ability to Execute” axis. We believe this […]

Ten years ago, we announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora, a database that combined the speed and availability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open source databases. As Jeff described it in its launch blog post: “With storage replicated both within and across three Availability Zones, along with an update […]

The world of cloud technologies is changing rapidly, and with it, the approach to creating and scaling SaaS platforms is transforming. Today, you must not just launch an online service but ensure its sustainability, flexibility, and smooth growth. Businesses are increasingly choosing modern virtual hosting solutions. It is no coincidence that companies are looking to […]

We are excited to announce the latest cohort of AWS Heroes, recognized for their exceptional contributions and technical leadership. These passionate individuals represent diverse regions and technical specialties, demonstrating notable expertise and dedication to knowledge sharing within the AWS community. From AI and machine learning to serverless architectures and security, our new Heroes showcase the […]