When thinking of artificial intelligence (AI) use cases, the question might be asked:  What won’t AI be able to do? The easy answer is mostly manual labor, although the day might come when much of what is now manual labor will be accomplished by robotic devices controlled by AI. But right now, pure AI can […]

Welcome to another insightful discussion on CloudTweaks. Today, we have the privilege of delving into the dynamic intersection of DevOps, Security, and Tokenization with a seasoned expert in the field, Jeremy Smillie. With over 17 years of IT experience, Jeremy acts as VP of DevSecOps for Exact Payments and is an expert in managing strict industry […]

Remember how cool it felt when you first held a smartphone in your hand? The compact design and touch-based interactivity seemed like a leap into the future. Before long, smartphones became a way of life for organizations worldwide because of all they offer for business productivity and communication. Generative AI (artificial intelligence) promises a similar […]

The months leading into re:Invent are exciting (and often exhausting). I spend most of my time doing research, meeting with brilliant engineers, and developing stories to share with you on stage. It’s wonderful. But it doesn’t leave me with much time to read exclusively for pleasure. So, in the weeks that follow re:Invent, I try […]

As we enter into 2024, the adoption of AI in fields like cybersecurity marks a significant shift in business operations worldwide, reflecting greater reliance on digital and cloud technologies. AI has become critical in reevaluating and bolstering security against sophisticated cyber threats, offering innovative defenses that enhance cybersecurity efficiency and effectiveness. This move towards AI-powered […]

In this edition of CloudTweaks, we feature an insightful discussion with Andy Hilliard, CEO of Accelerance, a pioneering force in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the software development industry. Andy and his team at Accelerance harness AI to redefine the paradigms of digital transformation, making significant strides in automating repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity, and ensuring […]

During AWS re:Invent 2023, we announced the general availability of Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock. With a knowledge base, you can securely connect foundation models (FMs) in Amazon Bedrock to your company data for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). In my previous post, I described how Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock manages the end-to-end RAG workflow […]

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a year filled with joy, success, and endless opportunities! May the Year of the Dragon bring uninterrupted connections and limitless growth 🐉 ☁️ In case you missed it, here’s outstanding news you need to know as you plan your year in early 2024. AWS was named as a Leader […]

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, enterprises are facing the complexities of information overload. This leaves them grappling to extract meaningful insights from the vast digital footprints they leave behind. Recognizing the need to harness real-time data, businesses are increasingly turning to event-driven architecture (EDA) as a strategic approach to stay ahead of the curve.  […]

What Is DAST? Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is an automated testing process designed to identify security vulnerabilities in a web application. It does this by simulating attacks on the application and analyzing the responses. Unlike static testing, which analyzes an application’s code, DAST tests the application’s functioning in real-time, making it an effective tool […]