Summary of AWS blogs for the week of Monday Jul 24

In the week of Mon Jul 24 2023 AWS published 105 blog posts — here is an overview of what happened.

Topics Covered

Desktop and Application Streaming

What is Desktop and Application Streaming?

Desktop and Application Streaming is the process of hosting virtual desktops or applications in the cloud for remote access. This gives users the flexibility to access their applications and desktops from any location with an internet connection. Additionally, with cloud-based solutions, organizations can avoid the need for costly hardware upgrades and maintenance, as well as minimize their CAPEX costs.

Build a Customizable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Portal with NICE DCV

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to provide efficient and flexible access to remote desktop environments from anywhere. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers fully managed End User Computing (EUC) solutions such as Amazon Workspaces and Amazon AppStream 2.0, which can be used to host and manage virtual desktops and applications. NICE DCV is a virtual desktop solution managed by AWS that enables customers to build their own customized VDI portal quickly and easily.

NICE DCV provides a comprehensive suite of features, including single sign-on authentication, connection brokering, and user management. Additionally, NICE DCV allows customers to customize the user experience with their own branding and styling. This enables customers to quickly and easily create an intuitive and secure environment for their end-users.

Provide Hands-On Technical Experience at Parkway Schools with AppStream 2.0

K-12 organizations have been implementing alternative methods to help students gain experience with career and technical education (CTE) and STEM curriculum. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a solution for this purpose, called AppStream 2.0. This is a fully managed application streaming solution that can be used to stream and manage applications from the cloud.

AppStream 2.0 enables K-12 organizations to provide their students with hands-on technical experience. It makes it easy to set up a secure, reliable, and scalable application streaming environment for students in any location. With AppStream 2.0, students can access their applications from any device, including Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and desktop PCs. Furthermore, AppStream 2.0 is easy to deploy, and can be used to stream any existing Windows application.

Using Amazon CloudWatch to Analyze User Access to Amazon WorkSpaces

Amazon CloudWatch is a service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that enables customers to monitor and analyze their AWS resources, such as Amazon WorkSpaces. Customers using Amazon WorkSpaces can use Amazon CloudWatch to gain additional insight into how their users are connecting to Amazon WorkSpaces. Amazon CloudWatch can be used to track and report on IP addresses, platforms, and client versions used to access Amazon WorkSpaces.

At the AWS EUC New York Summit on July 26th, AWS will be hosting a builders session (EUC201) on how to use Amazon CloudWatch to analyze user access to Amazon WorkSpaces. This session will provide customers with the resources and guidance needed to set up and monitor their Amazon WorkSpaces environment.

How Cloud2 Can Help

Cloud2 provides professional and managed services related to Desktop and Application Streaming. We have a team of experienced AWS professionals who can help your organization leverage the latest AWS EUC offerings, such as Amazon Workspaces and Amazon AppStream 2.0. We can help you build and manage a secure, reliable, and scalable application streaming environment. In addition, our experts can also help you set up and monitor your Amazon WorkSpaces environment using Amazon CloudWatch. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.

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Unlock the Power of Generative AI with Stable Diffusion XL and Amazon SageMaker JumpStart

Introducing Stable Diffusion XL 1.0

Today, Amazon SageMaker JumpStart makes Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 (SDXL 1.0) available to customers. SDXL 1.0 is the latest image generation model from Stability AI, and it is designed for professional use. It has been calibrated for high-resolution, 1024-pixel image generation at a variety of aspect ratios.

Flag Harmful Language in Conversations with Amazon Transcribe Toxicity Detection

Social activities such as online gaming or social networking have seen an increase in hostile or aggressive behavior. This includes hate speech, cyberbullying, and harassment. Online gaming communities often use voice chat to facilitate communication among their users, but this can lead to unwanted conversations. Amazon Transcribe Toxicity Detection flags these conversations, so users can take action.

Maximize Stable Diffusion Performance and Lower Inference Costs with AWS Inferentia2

Generative AI models are becoming increasingly popular due to their capabilities in creating realistic text, images, code, and audio. Stable Diffusion models stand out for their ability to create high-quality images based on text prompts. These models can generate a wide variety of images, such as landscapes, portraits, or abstract art. To lower inference costs, AWS Inferentia2 offers a cost-effective solution.

Planning an AI Strategy with New Guides from AWS

Recent developments in AI and ML have made it difficult for consumers and organizations to assess what technology is available and how to leverage it. To help with this, AWS now offers new guides on AI, ML, and generative AI. This provides users with the necessary information they need to create an AI strategy for their organization.

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