Summary of AWS blogs for the week of monday Mon Nov 11
In the week of Mon Nov 11 2024 AWS published 124 blog posts – here is an overview of what happened.
Topics Covered
- Desktop and Application Streaming
- AWS DevOps & Developer Productivity Blog
- Official Machine Learning Blog of AWS
- Announcements, Updates, and Launches
- Containers
- Official Database Blog of AWS
- AWS Cloud Financial Management
- AWS for Games Blog
- Official Big Data Blog of AWS
- Networking & Content Delivery
- AWS Compute Blog
- AWS for M&E Blog
- AWS Storage Blog
- AWS Developer Tools Blog
- AWS Architecture Blog
- AWS Partner Network (APN) Blog
- AWS HPC Blog
- AWS Cloud Operations Blog
- AWS for Industries
- AWS Messaging & Targeting Blog
- AWS Marketplace
- The latest AWS security, identity, and compliance launches, announcements, and how-to posts.
- Innovating in the Public Sector
- The Internet of Things on AWS – Official Blog
- AWS Open Source Blog
Desktop and Application Streaming
The Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces is an invaluable tool for managing costs in a highly-regulated environment. It automates the analysis of Amazon WorkSpaces usage data and dynamically switches between billing options to ensure the most cost-effective solution for each WorkSpace based on its usage. This tool can operate within a single AWS account or across multiple accounts using AWS Organizations, offering flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes.
Deployment in Regulated Environments
In highly-regulated environments, deploying the Cost Optimizer requires special considerations. These environments often have stringent security and compliance requirements, limiting or prohibiting public internet access. The solution involves deploying the Cost Optimizer in a private subnet, ensuring all data processing occurs within the organization’s secure environment. This setup maintains compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing costs.
Technical Implementation
Deploying the Cost Optimizer involves the use of AWS services like AWS Lambda, Amazon CloudWatch, and Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS). Lambda functions are scheduled to run at regular intervals, analyzing WorkSpaces usage data. Based on this analysis, the system adjusts the billing option, ensuring cost efficiency. CloudWatch monitors the performance, while SNS alerts administrators to any changes or issues.
Business Value
For businesses operating in highly-regulated sectors, cost efficiency and compliance are critical. The Cost Optimizer maximizes savings by matching billing options to actual usage patterns, which can result in significant cost reductions over time. By automating this process, organizations reduce the administrative burden and minimize the risk of human error.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore provides expert guidance and services to deploy the Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces in your environment. With specialized knowledge in AWS technologies and compliance requirements, KeyCore ensures a seamless integration tailored to your specific needs. KeyCore’s managed services can continuously monitor and adjust the deployment, ensuring ongoing cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.
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AWS DevOps & Developer Productivity Blog
Amazon Q Developer Plugins Now Generally Available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of Amazon Q Developer plugins for Datadog and Wiz, integrated within the AWS Management Console. These plugins enable users to interact with Datadog and Wiz services using natural language queries directly in the console. By communicating with Amazon Q, users can seamlessly access a range of information from these services, enhancing their productivity and efficiency.
The integration supports intuitive queries like asking “@datadog do I have any issues?” allowing developers to quickly gather insights without the need for complex commands or navigation. The natural language processing capability simplifies the interaction with cloud monitoring and security tools, making it easier to extract actionable data and respond proactively to any issues.
By integrating these plugins, AWS aims to streamline the workflow for developers and operations teams, reducing the time spent on manual queries and improving the overall cloud management experience. This development is part of AWS’s ongoing efforts to enhance developer productivity through innovative tools and solutions.
Introducing Timeline View for AWS CloudFormation Deployments
AWS CloudFormation offers an efficient way to model and provision cloud infrastructure using code, supporting formats like JSON and YAML. With the new timeline view feature, users can now gain deeper insights into their CloudFormation deployments. This feature visualizes the sequence and status of resource deployments, providing a clearer overview of the infrastructure changes.
Timeline view enhances the debugging process by allowing users to track the deployment progress and identify any potential issues promptly. It presents a chronological visualization of the stack creation and updates, making it easier to pinpoint specific stages where errors or delays occur. By offering this detailed perspective, AWS CloudFormation empowers developers to manage their deployments more effectively, leading to improved reliability and performance of cloud applications.
This feature addresses the need for greater transparency and control over infrastructure management, facilitating more informed decision-making in complex cloud environments. The availability of timeline view as part of the CloudFormation service underscores AWS’s commitment to improving developer tools and enhancing operational efficiency across cloud deployments.
How KeyCore Can Assist
At KeyCore, we specialize in leveraging AWS tools and services to optimize cloud operations for businesses. Our team can help you integrate Amazon Q Developer plugins into your AWS ecosystem, enabling seamless access to Datadog and Wiz services for enhanced monitoring and security. Additionally, we provide expertise in utilizing AWS CloudFormation, including the new timeline view feature, to streamline your infrastructure as code practices.
Whether you need assistance in setting up these new tools or require strategic guidance in optimizing your AWS environment, KeyCore offers both professional and managed services to meet your needs. Visit our website to learn more about how we can support your cloud initiatives with advanced AWS solutions.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- Amazon Q Developer plugins now generally available for the AWS Management Console
- Peek inside your AWS CloudFormation Deployments with timeline view
Official Machine Learning Blog of Amazon Web Services
Understanding and implementing responsible AI practices is essential for Amazon Bedrock applications. This post outlines the core dimensions of responsible AI, emphasizing the need for fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy in AI models. Developers must consider these aspects during model development to ensure ethical AI deployment. By integrating these principles, businesses can build trust with their users and comply with regulatory standards, ultimately leading to sustainable AI solutions.
Enhancing RAG Systems with Multimodal Data
Building real-world Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems requires handling diverse data formats. This post delves into using routers for managing heterogeneous data sources, providing tips for processing tabular data. Additionally, it explores multimodal RAG solutions that integrate text and image data, offering insights into the complexities and techniques for building robust RAG systems. These advancements empower businesses to derive actionable insights from complex datasets, enhancing decision-making processes.
Introducing Cohere Embed Multimodal Embeddings
The Cohere Embed multimodal embeddings model is now accessible via Amazon SageMaker JumpStart, offering businesses the ability to generate embeddings from both text and images. This model enhances data analysis capabilities, enabling companies to extract meaningful insights from visual data. By unlocking the value in image-based data, organizations can improve operational efficiency and drive innovation across various sectors.
GoDaddy’s Lighthouse Initiative
GoDaddy’s Care & Services team, in collaboration with AWS GenAI Labs, developed the Lighthouse solution using Amazon Bedrock. This generative AI tool analyzes customer support interactions to identify top call drivers, reducing friction and enhancing customer experiences. By leveraging Amazon Bedrock’s foundation models, GoDaddy streamlines support processes and improves service quality, showcasing the business value of AI-driven insights.
Fine-Tuning Multimodal Models on SageMaker
Fine-tuning multimodal models like Meta Llama 3.2 on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart enhances their performance on visual question answering tasks. This post demonstrates the adaptation process for these models using Amazon SageMaker, enabling them to better understand and respond to natural language queries. Businesses can leverage this capability to develop AI applications that require high accuracy in understanding visual content.
Principal Financial Group’s Use of Generative AI
Principal Financial Group utilized QnABot, Amazon Q Business, and Amazon Bedrock to create a secure, internal chatbot aimed at enhancing workforce productivity. This generative AI solution streamlines information access, allowing employees to focus on decision-making rather than data retrieval. By embracing AI, Principal improves operational efficiency and fosters a more innovative work environment.
Best Practices for ML Lifecycle Governance
Managing cloud costs effectively is crucial for business operations, especially in multi-account environments. This post offers guidance on implementing a comprehensive tagging strategy to monitor and control ML workload costs using AWS tools. By establishing automated policy enforcement and real-time visibility, organizations can achieve cost optimization and maintain efficient resource allocation.
Automating Invoice Processing with Amazon Bedrock
Automating invoice processing with Streamlit and Amazon Bedrock addresses challenges associated with handling varied invoice formats. This guide walks through setting up the environment, processing invoices stored in Amazon S3, and deploying a Streamlit application for data interaction. This solution streamlines invoice management, reducing manual effort and increasing processing efficiency.
Enhancing Model Governance with SageMaker Model Registry
The new cross-account sharing feature in Amazon SageMaker Model Registry facilitates centralized model governance. This post details how to use AWS Resource Access Manager for secure model sharing across accounts, supporting model approval, deployment, auditing, and monitoring workflows. This capability ensures consistent governance practices and enhances collaboration across teams.
Revolutionizing Trip Planning with Generative AI
By integrating Amazon Bedrock with Amazon Location Service, businesses can create a generative AI-powered trip planning service. This innovative approach enables users to convert travel inspiration into personalized itineraries through a chat-based interface. The service promises enhanced user engagement and satisfaction by offering scalable, reliable, and secure travel planning solutions.
Streamlining Automotive Damage Processing
Simplifying automotive damage appraisals is possible through AWS generative AI capabilities like Amazon Bedrock and OpenSearch vector search. This post explores using these technologies to improve efficiency for insurers, repair shops, and fleet managers. By automating damage assessments, businesses can reduce processing time and improve accuracy.
Optimizing Stability AI Models with Prompt Engineering
The launch of Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart enhances image generation capabilities. This post explores advanced prompt engineering techniques for improving model outputs, offering practical insights into leveraging AI models for compelling imagery creation. These techniques enable businesses to harness the full potential of AI in creative applications.
Deploying Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
Stability AI’s latest model, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large, is now available on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart. This post provides a detailed implementation guide for deploying the model in Amazon SageMaker Studio, facilitating image generation through text-to-image prompts. The availability of this model empowers businesses to innovate in the field of digital content creation.
Improving Model Governance with Unified Model Cards
Amazon SageMaker’s unified Model Cards and Model Registry integration simplifies governance for ML models. This feature allows for easy management of governance information, supporting effective model management and compliance. This post outlines best practices for utilizing this integration to streamline model lifecycle governance.
Transforming Live Streaming with AWS AI
Building an AWS AI-powered Chrome extension facilitates real-time transcription, translation, and summarization of live streams. This post details the approach behind this innovative solution, which enhances live streaming experiences directly within the browser. This technology provides users with efficient access to multilingual content and increases accessibility.
Accelerating Financial Analysis with Generative AI
Deploying generative AI applications on AWS can significantly accelerate financial statement analysis. This post demonstrates how businesses can leverage AI to process financial data quickly, enhancing analytical capabilities. By automating data analysis, companies can achieve faster and more accurate financial insights.
Multilingual Document Processing Framework
Combining Anthropic’s Claude 3 on Amazon Bedrock with Amazon A2I, this post outlines a framework for multilingual document extraction and content assessment. The integration of human-in-the-loop capabilities ensures accuracy and relevance in document processing, providing businesses with a robust solution for handling multilingual content efficiently.
Building a Reverse Image Search Engine
This post explains how to build a reverse image search engine using Amazon Titan Multimodal Embeddings and AWS managed services. By extracting key objects with Amazon Rekognition and leveraging vector search capabilities, businesses can create advanced search engines that improve user experience and data retrieval efficiency.
Enhancing Agriculture with Generative AI
Agmatix leverages Amazon Bedrock and AWS services to advance agricultural research and development. This post highlights how AI technology aids in developing higher-yielding seeds and sustainable molecules, supporting global agricultural innovation. By integrating generative AI, Agmatix enhances its R&D capabilities, contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.
Generating Industry-Specific Insights with AI
This post demonstrates the use of prompt engineering techniques for generating financial industry-specific insights from tabular data. By providing LLMs with in-context sample data, businesses can achieve accurate data analysis without complex model fine-tuning. This method streamlines the process of obtaining relevant insights, enhancing decision-making in the financial sector.
How KeyCore Can Assist
KeyCore, as the leading AWS consultancy in Denmark, offers expert assistance in harnessing AWS’s advanced machine learning capabilities. Whether it’s implementing responsible AI practices or deploying generative AI models, KeyCore’s professional and managed services provide tailored solutions to meet your business needs. Our team can guide you through setting up AWS environments, optimizing ML workflows, and ensuring efficient resource management, enabling your organization to unlock the full potential of AWS technologies.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- Considerations for addressing the core dimensions of responsible AI for Amazon Bedrock applications
- From RAG to fabric: Lessons learned from building real-world RAGs at GenAIIC – Part 2
- Cohere Embed multimodal embeddings model is now available on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart
- How GoDaddy built Lighthouse, an interaction analytics solution to generate insights on support interactions using Amazon Bedrock
- Fine-tune multimodal models for vision and text use cases on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart
- Principal Financial Group uses QnABot on AWS and Amazon Q Business to enhance workforce productivity with generative AI
- Governing ML lifecycle at scale: Best practices to set up cost and usage visibility of ML workloads in multi-account environments
- Automate invoice processing with Streamlit and Amazon Bedrock
- Centralize model governance with SageMaker Model Registry Resource Access Manager sharing
- Revolutionize trip planning with Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Location Service
- Simplify automotive damage processing with Amazon Bedrock and vector databases
- Understanding prompt engineering: Unlock the creative potential of Stability AI models on AWS
- Introducing Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large in Amazon SageMaker JumpStart
- Improve governance of models with Amazon SageMaker unified Model Cards and Model Registry
- Transcribe, translate, and summarize live streams in your browser with AWS AI and generative AI services
- Accelerate your financial statement analysis with Amazon Bedrock and generative AI
- Multilingual content processing using Amazon Bedrock and Amazon A2I
- Build a reverse image search engine with Amazon Titan Multimodal Embeddings in Amazon Bedrock and AWS managed services
- Generative AI for agriculture: How Agmatix is improving agriculture with Amazon Bedrock
- Generate financial industry-specific insights using generative AI and in-context fine-tuning
Announcements, Updates, and Launches
Amazon Data Firehose Brings Database Change Replication to Apache Iceberg
Amazon Data Firehose has introduced an innovative feature that allows users to replicate changes from databases directly to Apache Iceberg tables. This new capability supports databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and MongoDB. It enables seamless data streaming to data lakes or warehouses with automatic scaling. The feature is designed to minimize the impact on transaction performance, making it an efficient solution for businesses needing real-time data updates. This preview capability promises significant efficiency improvements and operational enhancements for data-centric enterprises.
Centralized Root Access Management with AWS Organizations
AWS Organizations has rolled out a centralized root access management feature, enhancing security by eliminating the need for long-term root credentials. This new capability allows customers to perform privileged tasks via short-lived sessions, aligning with security best practices. By centralizing root access management, organizations can streamline administrative processes, reducing security vulnerabilities and enhancing overall governance. This update is particularly beneficial for enterprises looking to maintain strict security controls while simplifying management across AWS accounts.
Introducing Resource Control Policies in AWS Organizations
AWS Organizations now supports Resource Control Policies (RCPs), a new type of authorization policy aimed at increasing security. RCPs allow for the central restriction of AWS service access across multiple accounts, providing a robust layer of preventative control. This feature supersedes any permissive policies, even for external users, thereby enhancing the security posture of an organization. RCPs complement existing Service Control Policies and integrate seamlessly with AWS services, offering a powerful governance tool for firms looking to enforce strict access controls.
Second Edition of AWS BuilderCards Unveiled at re:Invent 2024
The much-anticipated second edition of AWS BuilderCards is set to debut at re:Invent 2024. This new version of the gamified learning tool promises enhanced design and introduces new mission cards, including a generative AI deck. The updated game mechanics are designed to make learning AWS architecture both fun and educational. By gamifying the learning process, AWS BuilderCards aim to facilitate deeper understanding and engagement with AWS services, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced AWS users.
Celebrating 20 Years of the AWS News Blog
This week, AWS celebrates the 20th anniversary of the AWS News Blog. Jeff Barr, a pioneer in AWS communication, published the first post on November 9, 2004. Originally hosted on a personal TypePad blog, Barr’s posts aimed to connect with readers in his own voice. Over the years, the blog has evolved to become a critical source of AWS news and updates. In this week’s roundup, AWS also announced the introduction of Express brokers for Amazon MSK and the availability of Windows Server 2025 images on EC2, marking the continuation of AWS’s commitment to innovation and customer success.
How KeyCore Can Assist
KeyCore, the leading AWS consultancy in Denmark, stands ready to assist with these innovations. Our expertise in AWS services can help businesses leverage the new capabilities of Amazon Data Firehose for efficient database change replication. We offer tailored solutions for managing root access using AWS Organizations and deploying Resource Control Policies to enhance security. Additionally, we can guide the integration of AWS BuilderCards into your learning and development programs to maximize your team’s AWS knowledge. With KeyCore, you can ensure your organization stays at the forefront of AWS technology advances.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- Replicate changes from databases to Apache Iceberg tables using Amazon Data Firehose (in preview)
- Centrally managing root access for customers using AWS Organizations
- Introducing resource control policies (RCPs), a new type of authorization policy in AWS Organizations
- AWS BuilderCards second edition at re:Invent 2024
- AWS Weekly Roundup: 20 years of AWS News Blog, Express brokers for Amazon MSK, Windows Server 2025 images on EC2, and more (Nov 11, 2024)
Containers
As AWS re:Invent 2024 approaches, a robust lineup of sessions dedicated to Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and Kubernetes is on the horizon. This year, the conference will offer an extensive selection of sessions focused on Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies. To assist participants in navigating the vast array of offerings, a curated list of sessions has been compiled, highlighting key topics and insights related to Kubernetes in the AWS ecosystem.
Explore Kubernetes at AWS re:Invent
Attendees at AWS re:Invent 2024 can expect a deep dive into the world of Kubernetes. The sessions are carefully designed to cover a range of topics from basic introductions to advanced strategies for scaling and managing workloads using Kubernetes on AWS. Experts will discuss best practices, innovative use cases, and integration with other AWS services, providing valuable insights to both beginners and seasoned professionals.
Key Topics and Innovations
The conference will cover several crucial areas including the latest innovations in Amazon EKS, best practices for deploying cloud-native applications, and strategies for optimizing Kubernetes clusters. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from AWS experts about the integration of EKS with other AWS services, as well as advanced topics like service meshes, observability, and security enhancements.
Maximizing Business Value
For businesses, understanding how to effectively leverage Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies on AWS is crucial for innovation and efficiency. These sessions aim to equip participants with the knowledge to improve their operational efficiency and accelerate time-to-market for their solutions. By adopting Kubernetes best practices, companies can achieve greater scalability, resilience, and cost optimization, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore, as a leading AWS consultancy in Denmark, offers unmatched expertise in Kubernetes and Amazon EKS. Our team can assist organizations in navigating these AWS technologies, providing professional and managed services to optimize their cloud strategies. We can help you design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes environments, ensuring you harness the full potential of AWS cloud-native solutions. Visit our website to learn more about how we can support your cloud journey.
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Official Database Blog of Amazon Web Services
MultiXacts in PostgreSQL: Usage, Side Effects, and Monitoring
PostgreSQL’s effective handling of concurrent access while ensuring data consistency significantly relies on locking mechanisms, especially at the row level. MultiXact IDs are pivotal when multiple transactions try to lock the same row simultaneously. This specialized structure efficiently manages multiple locks on a single row but also comes with its own set of side effects and monitoring requirements. Understanding MultiXacts is crucial for database administrators to maintain stability and performance in a PostgreSQL environment.
Optimizing Database Storage for Oracle Workloads on AWS
This two-part series delves into optimizing storage for Oracle database workloads using AWS. In Part 1, the focus is on Automatic Data Optimization (ADO) and Oracle Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) policies to compress data based on usage, enhancing performance and reducing costs. Part 2 combines these strategies with Heat Map statistics for hybrid partitioning and ILM data movement policies, moving data to cost-effective storage solutions. Together, these techniques offer robust solutions for managing growing datasets efficiently.
Benchmarking Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL with Dedicated Log Volumes
Benchmarking the performance of Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL is crucial for understanding the impact of the Dedicated Log Volume (DLV) feature. This process uses pgbench to execute SQL commands across concurrent sessions, providing insights into performance improvements. By quantifying these enhancements, users can optimize their PostgreSQL databases on AWS effectively, ensuring maximum throughput and stability.
Amazon DynamoDB Pricing and Performance Enhancements
Amazon DynamoDB has introduced significant pricing reductions for on-demand throughput and global tables, effective November 1, 2024. These reductions, up to 67%, make it more cost-effective to scale applications. Additionally, DynamoDB’s new warm throughput capability allows for pre-warming tables and indexes for optimized performance. This feature is ideal for high-traffic scenarios, offering best practices and use cases to leverage these improvements.
Automating Amazon RDS for Db2 Instances with Terraform
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, like Terraform, simplify the deployment and management of AWS resources. This post highlights how Terraform can automate the provisioning of RDS for Db2 instances, showcasing its capabilities in managing complex cloud environments. Automating these processes reduces manual effort, increases consistency, and enhances infrastructure reliability, providing substantial operational efficiencies.
Understanding Time-Series Data
Time-series data is essential across industries for tracking changes, patterns, and trends over time. This data type enables organizations to analyze past behaviors and predict future values, offering insights crucial for strategic decision-making. The value of time-series data lies in its ability to support both retrospective and prospective analyses, making it invaluable for planning and forecasting.
Building Scalable, Event-Driven Architectures with Amazon DynamoDB and AWS Lambda
By integrating DynamoDB streams with AWS Lambda, developers can create responsive, scalable systems that automatically respond to data changes. This post examines best practices for architecting event-driven architectures, focusing on DynamoDB streams. These solutions offer cost-effective, real-time responses to data changes, enhancing automation and system efficiency.
Using Amazon ElastiCache as a Cache for Amazon Keyspaces
Leveraging Amazon ElastiCache as a write-through cache for applications using Amazon Keyspaces enhances performance. This post demonstrates using a Cassandra Python client to access Keyspaces and a Redis client for connecting to the ElastiCache cluster. This setup optimizes data retrieval speeds, providing a seamless, high-performing application experience.
Building a GDPR Compliance Solution with Amazon DynamoDB
Ensuring GDPR compliance involves efficiently managing personal data requests. This post outlines a solution using Amazon DynamoDB to locate and delete personal data, assisting organizations in meeting regulatory requirements. This approach supports industries in adopting AWS Cloud solutions while maintaining compliance, enhancing both operational efficiency and legal adherence.
Accessing Heterogeneous Data Sources in PostgreSQL from Amazon RDS for Oracle
Connecting RDS for Oracle databases to external sources like PostgreSQL is achievable using Oracle Database Gateway. This post guides setting up an EC2 instance as a database gateway, installing necessary components like DG4ODBC and PostgreSQL libraries. This configuration enables the creation of database links, ensuring seamless data integration across different database systems.
Capturing and Diagnosing I/O Bottlenecks on Amazon RDS for SQL Server
Understanding I/O performance is critical for optimizing SQL Server workloads on Amazon RDS. This post explores tools like Amazon RDS Enhanced Monitoring and Performance Insights to diagnose I/O issues. By monitoring I/O patterns, users can choose the optimal storage type for their RDS instances, balancing performance with cost-effectiveness, and ensuring efficient database operations.
How KeyCore Can Assist
KeyCore’s expertise in AWS solutions enables organizations to navigate complex database environments efficiently. Whether optimizing Oracle workloads, enhancing PostgreSQL performance, or ensuring GDPR compliance, KeyCore offers tailored solutions that align with business objectives. As AWS experts, KeyCore provides insights and implementation support to maximize the value of cloud investments, ensuring both performance and cost-effectiveness.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- MultiXacts in PostgreSQL: usage, side effects, and monitoring
- Optimize your database storage for Oracle workloads on AWS, Part 2: Using hybrid partitioning and ILM data movement policies
- Optimize your database storage for Oracle workloads on AWS, Part 1: Using ADO and ILM data compression policies
- Benchmark Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL with Dedicated Log Volumes
- New – Amazon DynamoDB lowers pricing for on-demand throughput and global tables
- Pre-warming Amazon DynamoDB tables with warm throughput
- Automate the deployment of Amazon RDS for Db2 Instances with Terraform
- Understanding time-series data and why it matters
- Build scalable, event-driven architectures with Amazon DynamoDB and AWS Lambda
- Use Amazon ElastiCache as a cache for Amazon Keyspaces (for Apache Cassandra)
- Building a GDPR compliance solution with Amazon DynamoDB
- Heterogeneous data sources: Access your data in PostgreSQL from Amazon RDS for Oracle using Oracle Database Gateway
- Capture and diagnose I/O bottlenecks on Amazon RDS for SQL Server
AWS Cloud Financial Management
In the world of AWS Cloud Financial Management, understanding cost optimization and tracking is crucial for businesses to maximize their cloud investment. Here’s a summary of key developments and resources that can aid in managing cloud finances effectively.
New Cloud Financial Management Digital Training Courses
AWS has introduced a set of four 1-hour digital training courses focused on Cloud Financial Management. These courses are designed to familiarize users with essential AWS solutions that address daily FinOps requirements. By engaging in these courses, users gain insights into cost optimization techniques applicable to frequently used AWS services. This training is ideal for those looking to enhance their understanding of AWS cost management and to implement effective financial strategies within their cloud environments.
Transitioning to Cost and Usage Report (CUR) 2.0
The transition to the updated Cost and Usage Report (CUR) 2.0 is a significant step for anyone using AWS. CUR 2.0 offers improved capabilities over the Legacy CUR, providing enhanced detail and accuracy in cost tracking. Users can now benefit from features such as the inclusion of Resource IDs and hourly time granularity. These improvements allow organizations to analyze their AWS costs more precisely, facilitating better financial management and decision-making. The migration process is straightforward, ensuring that users can quickly leverage the advantages of CUR 2.0 without disruptions.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore is at the forefront of AWS consultancy, offering expert advice and solutions for managing cloud finances. Our team can assist in implementing these new training resources and guide the transition to CUR 2.0, ensuring organizations gain the most from AWS cost management tools. With KeyCore, businesses can optimize their cloud usage, reduce unnecessary expenditures, and achieve financial efficiency. Visit our website to learn more about our professional and managed services, designed to help you navigate the complexities of AWS Cloud Financial Management.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- New Cloud Financial Management Digital Training Courses
- How and why you should move to Cost and Usage Report (CUR) 2.0?
AWS for Games Blog
Containers are revolutionizing the way multiplayer games are hosted by providing isolated resources per game session and ensuring consistency across different environments, from development to production. Amazon GameLift, a purpose-built service for global game server hosting, has now introduced containers support as generally available. This offers game developers a seamless way to manage and deploy their game servers globally.
Benefits of Using Containers
By leveraging containers, developers can achieve isolated resources for each game session. This isolation ensures that each session runs independently without affecting others, which enhances stability and performance. Moreover, containers help maintain consistency, whether running on a local workstation, during development, or in a production environment.
Amazon GameLift Integration
Amazon GameLift’s integration with containers allows developers to use fully-managed services to host their multiplayer games at a global scale. This reduces the overhead of managing server infrastructure, letting developers focus on creating engaging game experiences. GameLift provides scalability and reliability, essential for hosting games that require high availability and can handle spikes in player traffic.
Business Value
The introduction of container support in Amazon GameLift aligns with the industry’s shift towards microservices architecture, enabling faster deployment cycles and scalability. It helps game developers reduce operational costs by only using resources when needed and provides the flexibility to scale up or down based on player demand. This is particularly advantageous for game studios looking to expand their player base globally without significant increases in infrastructure complexity or costs.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore offers expert guidance and implementation services to help game developers leverage Amazon GameLift and container technologies effectively. With our extensive experience in AWS solutions, we can assist in architecting scalable, efficient game server infrastructures, ensuring optimal use of GameLift’s capabilities. Our services include everything from initial planning and deployment to ongoing management and optimization, empowering game developers to deliver outstanding gaming experiences to players worldwide.
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Official Big Data Blog of Amazon Web Services
Enrich Your AWS Glue Data Catalog with Generative AI Metadata Using Amazon Bedrock
Enhancing data governance and discoverability in AWS Cloud environments is crucial. By leveraging generative AI through Amazon Bedrock, users can automate the creation of comprehensive metadata descriptions for their data assets. This automation leverages foundation models (FMs) to generate dynamic metadata based on existing data documentation. Such enriched metadata improves the understanding and discoverability of data assets within the AWS Glue Data Catalog, streamlining data management and facilitating efficient data-driven operations.
Real-Time Operational Observability for Amazon EMR on Amazon EC2 with Prometheus and Grafana
FINRA overcame the challenges of processing large volumes of data on Amazon EMR by establishing a robust observability framework. Utilizing Prometheus for metrics gathering and Grafana for visualization, FINRA implemented an observability solution that provides real-time insights into Amazon EMR workloads on Amazon EC2 clusters. This solution empowers organizations to monitor operational metrics efficiently, optimize resource usage, and enhance big data processing performance.
Your Guide to AWS Analytics at AWS re:Invent 2024
AWS re:Invent is a crucial event for data professionals eager to explore the latest in data analytics and generative AI. This comprehensive guide helps attendees navigate the variety of analytics sessions available, offering insights into real-world applications and success stories from AWS customers and experts. Planning your itinerary with this guide ensures that participants can maximize their experience and gain actionable insights from the event.
Near Real-Time Telemetry Ingestion with Amazon API Gateway, Amazon Data Firehose, and Amazon Location Service
Implementing satellite-based telemetry solutions on AWS is now streamlined with a new architecture. This involves using Amazon API Gateway, Amazon Data Firehose, and Amazon Location Service to ingest telemetry messages in near real-time. Organizations can achieve critical alerting and actionable insights, enhancing their remote monitoring capabilities through an efficient and scalable AWS Cloud solution.
Expanding Data Access with Delta Lake UniForm and Apache Iceberg on AWS
Delta Lake UniForm bridges disparate data formats, allowing seamless data access across processing engines. By adopting UniForm, users can read Delta Lake tables as Apache Iceberg tables, facilitating a universal data representation. This interoperability simplifies data management and retrieval on AWS, promoting efficient data processing and integration across varied analytics platforms.
Building a Data Solution with a Governance Framework Using Amazon DataZone at Volkswagen Autoeuropa
Volkswagen Autoeuropa collaborated with AWS to develop a robust data governance framework using Amazon DataZone. This solution enhances data access and quality, transforming the plant into a data-driven entity. The second part of this series delves into the technical implementation details, demonstrating how a well-structured governance framework can streamline data operations and ensure compliance within large organizations.
Streamlining AWS Glue Studio Visual Jobs with an Integrated CI/CD Pipeline
The development lifecycle and environment synchronization in AWS Glue Studio have been optimized through an integrated CI/CD pipeline. By employing the AWS Glue Visual Job API and a custom AWS Glue Resource Sync Utility, data engineers can manage versions of visual DAGs efficiently. This streamlined approach facilitates collaboration, change tracking, and ensures consistency across deployment environments, enhancing the development experience.
Delivering Real-Time Data to Amazon OpenSearch Service with Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams allows for real-time data delivery to Amazon OpenSearch Service domains, supporting use cases such as log analytics and real-time search integration. By buffering and aggregating streaming data, organizations can centralize log aggregation, meeting compliance needs for data archival and retention. This streamlined approach enhances data processing efficiency and operational insights.
Achieving Data Resilience with Amazon OpenSearch Service Disaster Recovery
A disaster recovery strategy using the snapshot and restore capabilities of Amazon OpenSearch Service ensures data resilience. This active-passive approach involves creating snapshots that capture the complete state of an OpenSearch domain. In the event of data loss, these snapshots allow for restoration to a specific point in time. The post outlines the setup process, including domain configuration and inter-region failover strategies, providing a comprehensive disaster recovery solution.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore offers expert guidance and implementation services for leveraging AWS’s big data and analytics solutions. Whether enhancing your data catalog with AI-generated metadata, establishing real-time observability frameworks, or implementing disaster recovery strategies, KeyCore’s team provides tailored solutions to optimize your AWS environment. Our expertise ensures that organizations can fully leverage AWS technologies to drive innovation and achieve business objectives efficiently.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- Enrich your AWS Glue Data Catalog with generative AI metadata using Amazon Bedrock
- How FINRA established real-time operational observability for Amazon EMR big data workloads on Amazon EC2 with Prometheus and Grafana
- Your guide to AWS Analytics at AWS re:Invent 2024
- Ingest telemetry messages in near real time with Amazon API Gateway, Amazon Data Firehose, and Amazon Location Service
- Expand data access through Apache Iceberg using Delta Lake UniForm on AWS
- How Volkswagen Autoeuropa built a data solution with a robust governance framework, simplifying access to quality data using Amazon DataZone
- Streamlining AWS Glue Studio visual jobs: Building an integrated CI/CD pipeline for seamless environment synchronization
- Use Amazon Kinesis Data Streams to deliver real-time data to Amazon OpenSearch Service domains with Amazon OpenSearch Ingestion
- Achieve data resilience using Amazon OpenSearch Service disaster recovery with snapshot and restore
Networking & Content Delivery
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, organizations deploying cloud-connected Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications are finding a growing need for precise and dependable time synchronization. While Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers the Amazon Time Sync Service to cater to basic Network Time Protocol (NTP) requirements, certain IoT scenarios demand a more tailored NTP solution. This has led to a necessity for custom NTP services, particularly for scenarios where users need to manage numerous IoT devices across diverse global locations.
Challenges with Standard NTP Solutions
The standard NTP services might not suffice for complex IoT applications due to their need for low latency and high availability across multiple geographical regions. The conventional approach of using dynamic IP addresses can result in latency issues and potential disruptions in service continuity, which are critical for IoT applications that require precise time coordination. These challenges highlight the need for a more robust and reliable time synchronization method that incorporates static IP addresses to ensure consistent performance.
Implementing a Custom NTP Solution
Developing a custom NTP service involves setting up a global network of time servers using static IP addresses. This setup allows devices to connect seamlessly without the overhead of resolving domain names, thereby reducing latency. AWS services, such as Amazon CloudFront or AWS Global Accelerator, can be leveraged to distribute and manage time server requests efficiently, ensuring that time synchronization remains consistent and reliable for IoT deployments.
Business Value of a Customized NTP Service
A custom NTP solution provides organizations with the ability to achieve low-latency time synchronization across their global IoT devices. This ensures that operations relying on precise timing, such as autonomous vehicles or industrial automation, function smoothly without disruptions. Businesses that implement custom NTP services can gain a competitive edge by maintaining operational efficiency and reducing the risk of errors in time-dependent processes.
How KeyCore Can Assist
KeyCore can assist organizations in designing and implementing a comprehensive NTP solution tailored to their specific IoT needs. With expertise in AWS services, KeyCore can help configure and deploy a global network of time servers, ensuring robust and reliable time synchronization. By leveraging KeyCore’s experience, businesses can focus on their core operations while ensuring their IoT applications operate with optimal efficiency and precision.
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AWS Compute Blog
Python 3.13 Runtime Now Available in AWS Lambda
AWS Lambda now supports Python 3.13 both as a managed runtime and a container base image, offering developers the latest advancements in Python for their serverless applications. This update, detailed by Julian Wood, Principal Developer Advocate, and Leandro Cavalcante Damascena, Senior Solutions Architect Engineer, brings several enhancements that can benefit developers working in Python on AWS Lambda.
Benefits of Python 3.13 in AWS Lambda
Python 3.13 introduces a range of improvements across the language, implementation, and performance. These changes ensure that developers can leverage the latest features, improvements, and security patches provided by the Python community. For businesses deploying serverless applications, this means enhanced performance and potentially reduced costs, as improvements in the language can translate to more efficient code execution on AWS Lambda.
Technical Advantages
By updating to Python 3.13, developers gain access to the latest syntax improvements and library updates. The managed runtime and container base image support in AWS Lambda simplifies the deployment process, allowing for seamless integration and testing. This can significantly streamline DevOps workflows, making it easier to maintain and deploy applications with reduced overhead and downtime.
Business Implications
Adopting the Python 3.13 runtime in AWS Lambda can enhance scalability and reliability for serverless applications. Organizations can benefit from faster time-to-market for new features due to improved development agility. This upgrade can also aid in maintaining competitive edge by utilizing the latest technological advancements to offer enriched customer experiences.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore, as a leading AWS consultancy, is well-equipped to assist organizations in transitioning to Python 3.13 on AWS Lambda. Our team can provide expertise in implementing best practices, optimizing serverless applications, and ensuring seamless integration of the new runtime with existing systems. Whether you are looking to enhance your current serverless architecture or develop new solutions, KeyCore offers both professional and managed services to tailor the right approach for your business needs.
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AWS for M&E Blog
Driving Fan Engagement Using Amazon Location Service
For racing event organizers and sports teams, providing real-time participant tracking across vast distances has typically required extensive physical infrastructure. However, Amazon Location Service now offers a cloud-based solution to deliver immersive fan experiences. From motorsports to marathons, race organizers can track athletes’ locations in near real-time, enhancing fan engagement. This service is versatile, applicable to various sports like cycling, running, and sailing.
By leveraging Amazon Location Service, organizers can cut down on the need for physical tracking equipment, thus reducing costs and logistical challenges. This technology enables fans to follow their favorite participants throughout a race, adding an interactive dimension to the spectator experience and increasing fan loyalty.
Live Event Framework: Ad Insertion on AWS
Video platforms are increasingly incorporating advertising to monetize content, with both free-to-air and subscription-based services adopting ad-supported pricing models. The Live Event Framework on AWS facilitates the integration of ad insertion into live streaming platforms, which requires careful planning across various systems, including video encoding and delivery networks.
This framework provides a scalable, efficient approach to managing ad-supported live streaming, enabling platforms to offer discounted subscription rates to users in exchange for ad viewership. This model not only expands user reach but also optimizes revenue generation from advertising.
Optimizing AWS Elemental MediaLive with Data-Driven Insights
The demand for streaming video across multiple devices and platforms is on the rise, along with associated costs. AWS Elemental MediaLive addresses these needs, and organizations can further optimize its use through data-driven approaches. By leveraging Amazon QuickSight, users can visualize MediaLive reservation utilization and analyze AWS Cost and Usage Reports.
This data-driven method allows organizations to understand their streaming patterns and make informed decisions to optimize resource allocation, thus reducing costs and improving service delivery. Implementing these insights can lead to significant improvements in operational efficiency and video streaming quality.
Transition from Amazon Elastic Transcoder to AWS Elemental MediaConvert
Amazon Elastic Transcoder, launched in 2013, played a crucial role in video-on-demand (VOD) transcoding. However, with the advent of AWS Elemental MediaConvert in 2017, there has been a shift towards a more feature-rich and cost-effective service. MediaConvert offers enhanced performance and new features that make it the preferred choice for VOD transcoding.
Organizations currently using Amazon Elastic Transcoder are encouraged to transition to MediaConvert to benefit from its advanced capabilities, ensuring efficient and high-quality VOD processing. This transition aligns with evolving media demands and enables users to leverage AWS’s latest innovations in video processing technologies.
Shifting from AWS Elemental MediaStore to Amazon S3 for Live Video Streaming
Since its launch during AWS re:Invent 2017, AWS Elemental MediaStore provided robust support for live video origination. However, Amazon S3 has since evolved with significant functional and performance improvements, making it a more suitable option for live video streaming.
As support for MediaStore ends, organizations are encouraged to migrate their live video streaming workflows to Amazon S3. This transition will allow them to take advantage of S3’s enhanced capabilities, ensuring more reliable and scalable live streaming solutions and aligning with ongoing advancements in AWS cloud technologies.
How KeyCore Can Assist
KeyCore, as Denmark’s leading AWS consultancy, offers comprehensive assistance in navigating these AWS services and transitions. With a team of seasoned AWS experts, KeyCore can help organizations implement Amazon Location Service to boost fan engagement in sports events. For live streaming platforms, KeyCore can provide expertise in setting up and managing the Live Event Framework with ad insertion to optimize monetization strategies.
In addition, KeyCore can guide businesses in harnessing AWS Elemental MediaLive with data-driven insights for efficient resource utilization. For those transitioning from Amazon Elastic Transcoder or AWS Elemental MediaStore, KeyCore offers strategic planning and execution support, ensuring seamless migration to AWS Elemental MediaConvert and Amazon S3. With KeyCore’s professional and managed services, organizations can fully leverage AWS’s cutting-edge technologies to enhance their media and entertainment offerings.
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- Powering Fan Engagement for Racing Events with Amazon Location Service
- Introducing the Live Event Framework: Live Streaming with Ad Insertion on AWS
- AWS Elemental MediaLive Reservation Management: A Data-Driven Approach
- Support for Amazon Elastic Transcoder ending soon
- Support for AWS Elemental MediaStore ending soon
AWS Storage Blog
Enhance Resource Selection in AWS Backup Policies
In the current era of digital transformation, ensuring data protection and disaster recovery is paramount for businesses. AWS Backup introduces a centralized backup policy feature designed to help organizations enforce consistent data protection standards. This feature streamlines management across multiple departments and workloads, ensuring compliance and reducing risk.
Organizations can use AWS Backup policies to centrally manage data protection, making it simpler to standardize and automate backup processes. These policies facilitate the application of uniform rules across various AWS accounts within an organization, providing a more controlled and secure backup environment.
This centralized approach offers significant advantages, including enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements and reduced chances of human error. By automating backup procedures, organizations can ensure that data protection measures are consistently applied, minimizing potential data loss risks.
With AWS Backup policies, businesses can achieve a more robust and efficient data protection strategy, ensuring that vital information is safeguarded against potential threats and disasters.
AWS Snow Device Updates
Since their introduction in 2015, AWS Snow devices have revolutionized how businesses migrate data to the AWS Cloud and manage compute and processing workloads at the edge. These devices have become integral in enhancing data transfer efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Recent updates to AWS Snow devices have further improved data migration processes, making them faster and more streamlined. Businesses can leverage these innovative features to optimize their data transfer strategies, ensuring quicker access to AWS Cloud resources and capabilities.
Additionally, these updates have enhanced the ability to run edge workloads, providing businesses with more flexibility and control over their data processing activities. This is particularly beneficial for organizations that require large-scale data management solutions without relying solely on network bandwidth.
Through these advancements, AWS Snow devices continue to empower businesses with the tools needed to efficiently manage data movement and processing, both in-cloud and at the edge, delivering substantial operational and cost benefits.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore, Denmark’s leading AWS consultancy, offers unparalleled expertise in implementing and managing AWS solutions like AWS Backup policies and AWS Snow devices. Our professional services can assist businesses in designing centralized backup strategies, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks associated with data management.
Our managed services provide ongoing support and optimization for utilizing AWS Snow devices, enabling seamless data transfers and efficient edge computing. By partnering with KeyCore, businesses gain access to a wealth of knowledge and resources, ensuring they maximize their AWS investment and enhance their data protection and processing capabilities.
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AWS Developer Tools Blog
macOS 10.15 End of Support for AWS CLI v2
On November 13, 2024, AWS will discontinue support for macOS 10.15 (Catalina) with the AWS CLI v2 PKG installer and source distribution bundle. This change aligns with the macOS support policy for AWS CLI v2. Users of macOS 10.15 will no longer be assured compatibility with future AWS CLI v2 versions.
Migration Recommendation
AWS advises upgrading to macOS 11 or newer to ensure continued support and compatibility with the latest AWS CLI v2 features and updates. Such upgrades promise smoother integrations and enhanced functionality, benefiting those reliant on AWS’s powerful command-line utilities.
Impact and Business Implications
For businesses, this change underscores the necessity to maintain updated systems for optimal software performance and security. By staying aligned with AWS updates, organizations can leverage full AWS CLI capabilities, ensuring efficient management of AWS resources.
Preview 4 of AWS SDK for .NET V4
In August 2024, AWS introduced the first preview of the AWS SDK for .NET V4. Since then, multiple previews have been released, with Preview 4 now available. This post offers insights into the latest updates and enhancements.
New Features and Enhancements
The latest preview introduces several improvements, focusing on performance, usability, and new features tailored to developers’ needs. AWS SDK for .NET V4 aims to streamline the development process, providing robust tools for building cloud-native applications.
Developer Benefits
For developers, these updates present opportunities to incorporate cutting-edge AWS services into .NET applications seamlessly. The ongoing enhancements reflect AWS’s commitment to supporting the developer community with efficient and powerful SDK tools.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore is well-positioned to assist organizations in navigating these updates. With expertise in AWS CLI and SDK integrations, KeyCore can provide strategic guidance and hands-on assistance to ensure smooth transitions and leverage AWS’s full potential. Whether migrating from macOS 10.15 or adopting the latest .NET SDK, KeyCore’s experienced consultants can tailor solutions to meet specific business needs, enhancing operational efficiency and cloud capabilities.
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AWS Architecture Blog
Implementing Disaster Recovery for 3-Tier Applications in Insurance Companies
Insurance companies are keenly aware of the importance of robust disaster recovery strategies, particularly for their 3-tier applications. To ensure business continuity and high availability, it is essential to consider both natural disasters like earthquakes and technical failures such as network issues. AWS advocates for a multi-Availability Zone (AZ) approach to maintain high availability and a multi-Region strategy for disaster recovery. This blend of strategies helps businesses prepare for unforeseen events and maintain operational resilience.
High Availability and Business Continuity
Incorporating high availability into the architecture ensures that applications remain operational even if a service or component fails. By leveraging AWS’s multi-AZ setup, companies can distribute their applications across multiple data centers, ensuring that if one data center becomes unavailable, others can seamlessly take over. This approach not only enhances resilience but also aligns with AWS best practices for designing fault-tolerant systems.
Disaster Recovery Planning
For disaster recovery, AWS recommends utilizing a multi-Region strategy. This involves duplicating application data and resources across different AWS Regions. If a disaster impacts one region, the application can switch to an alternative region, minimizing downtime and data loss. This strategy is crucial for insurance companies where data integrity and service availability are paramount.
Building Custom Nodes Workflow with ComfyUI on Amazon EKS
ComfyUI, a node-based workflow solution for Stable Diffusion, is gaining traction among creators for its flexibility and extensibility. Deploying ComfyUI on Amazon EKS allows users to harness AWS’s powerful infrastructure to manage and scale their creative workflows efficiently. Users often utilize custom nodes to enhance their workflows, with ComfyUI-Manager facilitating the installation and management of these nodes.
Deploying ComfyUI on Amazon EKS
The process of deploying ComfyUI on Amazon EKS is streamlined through previous solutions and publications. By using EKS, users benefit from Kubernetes’ robust orchestration capabilities, allowing for efficient management of containerized ComfyUI applications. This setup provides a scalable and reliable environment for handling complex workflows and custom nodes.
Enhanced Workflow Capabilities
Custom nodes significantly extend the capabilities of ComfyUI, enabling creators to tailor their workflows to specific needs. The integration of ComfyUI-Manager simplifies the process of installing and managing these custom nodes, allowing users to focus more on creativity and less on technical setup.
How KeyCore Can Assist
KeyCore offers expert guidance in implementing disaster recovery strategies and deploying creative solutions like ComfyUI on AWS. Our deep understanding of AWS architecture and services allows us to craft tailored solutions that meet specific business requirements. Whether it’s enhancing resilience for insurance companies or optimizing creative workflows, KeyCore provides the expertise needed to leverage AWS to its fullest potential.
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- How an insurance company implements disaster recovery of 3-tier applications
- How to build custom nodes workflow with ComfyUI on Amazon EKS
AWS Partner Network (APN) Blog
Palo Alto Networks Secures IoT with Amazon Redshift
Palo Alto Networks collaborated with AWS to address the challenge of processing IoT security data at a massive scale. By leveraging Amazon Redshift, they developed a new architecture that significantly enhanced data processing speeds and established a dedicated data pipeline for device data.
This innovative solution led to 50% faster API responses, enabled real-time data aggregations, reduced infrastructure costs by 40%, and improved system resilience. As a result, Palo Alto Networks strengthened its capacity to support customers and explore emerging technologies, solidifying its leadership in IoT security.
Accelerating SAP S/4HANA Transformations
AWS, in collaboration with Wipro and SNP, offers integrated solutions to expedite SAP S/4HANA transformations. Combining AWS’s secure cloud infrastructure, Wipro’s transformation frameworks, and SNP’s automated migration technology, they provide a seamless modernization journey for enterprises.
This partnership minimizes downtime, optimizes costs, and applies proven methodologies to navigate complex enterprise transformations efficiently.
Fractal’s Patient Insights Solution
Fractal’s Patient Jarvis solution, powered by AWS, offers groundbreaking insights into patient data for pharmaceutical companies. This data-driven tool helps organizations make informed decisions, staying competitive in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape.
By integrating AWS’s robust infrastructure, Fractal Analytics enables secure, scalable data analysis to advance patient insights and foster innovation in healthcare.
DXC’s User Management Solution on AWS
DXC Technology, in conjunction with AWS, developed a user management solution to automate user credential registration. This service utilizes unique reference numbers and personal data from government portals to streamline user authentication processes, enhancing security and efficiency for their clients.
By leveraging AWS’s cloud capabilities, DXC delivers a robust and reliable user management platform that meets client requirements.
YugabyteDB on AWS Graviton
YugabyteDB, a cloud-native distributed SQL database, achieved certification with the AWS Graviton Partner Program in 2022. This milestone allows customers to leverage Graviton instances, benefiting from improved performance and cost efficiencies in YugabyteDB’s managed DBaaS service.
The partnership underscores YugabyteDB’s commitment to delivering resilient, scalable solutions for complex applications in the cloud.
AWS European Sovereign Cloud Partner Solutions
AWS and its partners are launching a range of solutions on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud to help customers navigate digital sovereignty. This initiative highlights AWS’s dedication to providing services and support tailored to meet unique sovereignty requirements without compromising cloud capabilities.
Customers can expect enhanced control and choice as AWS partners continue to innovate and expand their offerings.
EPAM’s HealthOmics Platform on AWS
EPAM’s Collaborative Omics Research Accelerator™, powered by AWS HealthOmics, enables life sciences organizations to accelerate omics research through scalable and cost-effective data analysis. The platform addresses the challenges of exponential genomic data growth while ensuring a user-friendly, secure, GxP-ready environment for data analysis.
By leveraging AWS, EPAM offers a robust solution for correlating and analyzing omics data at scale.
LTIMindtree’s Infinity Watch for Observability
LTIMindtree’s Infinity Watch, built on AWS, provides full-stack observability to enhance business resiliency. This AI-driven solution reduces operational costs and accelerates issue resolution by offering actionable insights across cloud environments.
Enterprises benefit from improved operational efficiency and the ability to proactively address potential system issues.
Cognizant Data Unification Framework
Cognizant, an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, accelerates data unification journeys with a customizable framework that integrates seamlessly with AWS services. This solution enables organizations to achieve faster time-to-value and deliver better customer insights and business outcomes.
By leveraging AWS’s capabilities, Cognizant enhances the data unification process for improved operational performance.
Modernizing Microsoft Workloads on AWS
Softchoice, an AWS Partner, successfully modernized Microsoft workloads for a Canadian automotive intelligence company in just six months. This case study showcases their approach to migration, modernization, and operational readiness, offering a blueprint for other organizations aiming to achieve similar results.
By utilizing AWS’s robust infrastructure, Softchoice delivers accelerated and efficient workload modernization.
Camunda’s AWS Collaboration
Camunda is leveraging AWS cloud services to enable large-scale business orchestration. The partnership focuses on AWS Marketplace listing, the AWS Partner Network, and co-selling strategies, aiming to streamline digital transformation and optimize operations for enhanced competitive advantage.
This collaboration combines Camunda’s expertise in automation with AWS’s cloud capabilities to drive customer success.
Generative AI with Databricks and AWS
Databricks and AWS offer tools to facilitate the development of generative AI applications. These tools help businesses overcome the challenge of refining AI prototypes into production-quality applications, enabling rapid innovation and deployment.
By leveraging AWS’s services, Databricks assists organizations in unlocking the full potential of generative AI technologies.
Importance of Vector Data Stores for AI
As organizations increasingly adopt generative AI applications, the need for efficient storage and retrieval of high-dimensional vector data grows. Traditional databases fall short in this regard, prompting a shift towards advanced data store solutions that better support AI-driven processes.
Investing in suitable data storage is crucial for maximizing the effectiveness of AI applications.
AWS Partner’s Guide to re:Invent 2024
AWS re:Invent 2024 will be held in Las Vegas from December 2-6, with options for virtual attendance. This guide provides essential information for AWS Partners and AWS Marketplace communities to prepare for the event, offering insights into keynotes, Innovation Talks, and networking opportunities.
Attendees can maximize their re:Invent experience by leveraging the curated resources and networking events available.
Workato’s iPaaS on AWS
AWS Partner Workato offers a low-code, no-code iPaaS solution for data integration and process automation. This platform allows organizations to connect thousands of SaaS apps, databases, and ERPs using pre-built connectors, all within AWS’s stable and scalable environment.
By integrating with AWS services, Workato enhances automation capabilities, driving operational efficiency and innovation.
PwC’s Next-Gen Cloud Platform on AWS
PwC leverages AI and AWS services to build a next-generation managed cloud service platform. This solution addresses challenges in cloud management by enhancing threat detection, security posture management, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and cost optimization.
With AWS, PwC delivers a comprehensive cloud management platform tailored for modern enterprise needs.
Generative AI Adoption via TD SYNNEX Cloud Labs
TD SYNNEX Cloud Labs revolutionize AWS solution validation and adoption, particularly for Amazon Q’s generative AI capabilities. By offering pre-architected environments and real-world scenarios, these labs allow partners to showcase AWS technologies’ value, driving generative AI adoption and new project opportunities.
This immersive experience speeds up the adoption process, enabling businesses to rapidly implement cutting-edge AI solutions.
Optimizing CMS Compliance with AWS Solutions
The Clinician’s cloud-based platform, powered by AWS, provides a comprehensive solution for CMS THA/TKA PRO-PM compliance. It facilitates PROMs deployment, automated data capture, and real-time analytics, adhering to global data security standards.
This innovative solution enables healthcare providers to seamlessly comply with CMS regulations while enhancing patient-centric care.
Sustainable Observability with New Relic and AWS
New Relic partners with AWS to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 through the migration to AWS cloud and adoption of Graviton-powered services. This transition led to a 37% decrease in carbon emissions and a 15-20% performance boost.
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- Palo Alto Networks secures the Internet of Things with Amazon Redshift
- Accelerating and De-Risking SAP S/4HANA Transformations: The AWS, Wipro, and SNP Approach
- Revolutionizing Patient Insights with Fractal’s Patient Jarvis solution
- Modernize user authentication and management with DXC’s User Management solution on AWS
- YugabyteDB on AWS Graviton: The Winning Combination for Distributed SQL Developers
- Range of AWS partner solutions set to launch on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud
- Accelerating Collaborative Omics Research with EPAM’s HealthOmics Platform on AWS
- Unveiling the Power of Full-Stack Observability
- Accelerate your Data Unification and Customer-360 Journey with Cognizant Data Unification Framework on AWS
- Accelerate Microsoft Workload Modernization on AWS with Softchoice
- Benefits of Productizing Camunda on AWS
- Zero to generative AI with Databricks and AWS
- Importance of Vector data stores for Gen AI Applications
- Know Before You Go: An AWS Partner’s Guide to re:Invent 2024
- Seamless Automation and Integration with Workato’s low-code, no-code iPaaS
- How PwC uses AI as the Architect Building a Next-Gen Managed Cloud Service Platform in AWS
- Hands-On AWS Generative AI: Accelerate Adoption via TD SYNNEX Cloud Labs
- Optimize CMS compliance with an AWS powered SaaS THA and TKA PRO-PM digital care pathway
- New Relic powers sustainable observability with AWS
- Innovating Customer Support: NCS’s Generative AI Enhancements for the Singapore Ministry of Manpower’s Contact Center
AWS HPC Blog
For engineering companies, managing the cost of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools is critical, as they can account for up to 20% of product development expenses. AWS Engineering License Management can significantly improve engineering productivity by optimizing license usage and enabling efficient cost management. AWS provides tools and solutions that facilitate the better allocation and management of these licenses, ensuring that companies can scale their engineering capabilities without unnecessary expenditure. By leveraging AWS’s robust infrastructure, engineering teams can enhance their workflows and focus on innovation rather than being bogged down by the complexities of license management.
KeyCore’s expertise in AWS services can assist businesses in deploying and managing AWS Engineering License Management solutions, helping to streamline operations and enhance productivity while maintaining cost-efficiency.
Optimizing compute-intensive workloads on AWS is essential for achieving both performance and cost-effectiveness. AWS offers a wide range of instance types through Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), each tailored to specific workload requirements. Businesses can optimize their cloud operations by selecting the appropriate instance types and utilizing AWS’s various optimization strategies, such as autoscaling and leveraging AWS Lambda for serverless computing. These optimizations not only reduce operational costs but also improve the overall efficiency of cloud-based applications.
KeyCore can assist organizations in identifying the most suitable AWS services and configurations to optimize compute-intensive tasks, ensuring that businesses leverage the full potential of AWS’s cloud capabilities.
Building a digital twin solution using the Digital Twin Framework on AWS involves integrating diverse technical domains like IoT, spatial computing, and predictive modeling. This integration presents a challenge to many builders, but AWS provides a comprehensive framework to facilitate the creation of holistic digital twin solutions. These solutions enable businesses to simulate real-world processes and systems, leading to improved decision-making and operational efficiency. The AWS Digital Twin Framework provides a scalable and flexible architecture that supports the development of these complex solutions.
KeyCore’s AWS specialists can guide companies in building digital twin solutions by providing expertise in integrating various technology stacks and leveraging AWS’s Digital Twin Framework effectively, driving innovation and operational excellence.
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- Improve engineering productivity using AWS Engineering License Management
- Optimizing compute-intensive tasks on AWS
- Building your digital twin solution using the Digital Twin Framework on AWS
AWS Cloud Operations Blog
Preparing for AWS re:Invent 2024
AWS re:Invent 2024 in Las Vegas, from December 2 to December 6, promises a rich agenda for cloud enthusiasts and professionals. Attendees will gain insights from AWS experts and network with peers globally. The conference includes a range of sessions tailored to various expertise levels, offering deep dives into AWS services and thought-provoking keynotes aimed at cloud governance, compliance, and operations. Whether interested in governance, compliance, or operational excellence, attendees will find targeted sessions to enhance their AWS skills and knowledge.
Focus on Monitoring and Observability
For those interested in monitoring and observability, AWS re:Invent 2024 offers specialized sessions focused on understanding application health and performance. Attendees will learn about best practices and tools for monitoring AWS environments to ensure reliability and efficiency. These sessions provide opportunities to explore AWS’s latest monitoring and observability services, helping businesses maintain optimal operations and quickly identify issues before they impact end-users.
Automating Application Management with CloudFormation and Tags
Managing numerous applications with thousands of resources can be complex. AWS offers solutions to simplify this process using CloudFormation tags and myApplications. By automating the creation and onboarding of applications, businesses can efficiently manage resources, optimize costs, and maintain security. AWS CloudFormation tags help in identifying and grouping resources tied to particular applications, streamlining operations and ensuring resources are properly allocated and monitored.
Enhancing Operations Through Tagging Strategies
Leveraging existing tagging strategies can significantly enhance application operations. Tags facilitate the management and monitoring of numerous resources within AWS accounts, assisting customers in navigating through various AWS service pages. By implementing effective tagging strategies, businesses can easily perform application tasks, oversee lifecycle management, and ensure operational efficiency across their AWS environments.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore, as Denmark’s leading AWS consultancy, can assist organizations in preparing for AWS re:Invent 2024, ensuring they maximize the value of their participation. With expertise in AWS governance, compliance, monitoring, and automation, KeyCore can help tailor sessions to specific business needs. Additionally, KeyCore offers implementation services for CloudFormation tag strategies and application management, providing businesses with streamlined and efficient AWS operations. Visit KeyCore to learn more about the tailored solutions and services available.
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- Know Before You Go – AWS re:Invent 2024 Cloud Governance and Compliance
- Operations re:Imagined – Know Before You Go – AWS re:Invent 2024
- Know Before You Go – AWS re:Invent 2024 Monitoring and Observability
- Automate creating and onboarding applications with AWS CloudFormation tags and myApplications
- Leveraging existing tagging strategies for Application Operations
AWS for Industries
Gentrack Helps Utilities Cut Meter Data Processing Time by 25% on AWS
The global utilities sector is undergoing a transformation, driven by the need to reduce costs, enhance profitability, and improve customer experiences. Gentrack, a company specializing in software and services for utilities, is addressing these challenges by leveraging AWS. The integration of smart meters, which frequently record and transmit electricity data, is a significant factor in this transformation. By utilizing AWS’s cloud capabilities, Gentrack has streamlined meter data processing, reducing processing time by 25%. This enhancement not only leads to operational efficiencies but also supports the industry’s broader goals of sustainability and customer satisfaction.
Optimize Your Supply Chain Processes with Generative AI on AWS
Generative AI is revolutionizing supply chain processes, as highlighted by a Gartner study emphasizing three macroeconomic trends: organizational design, AI-driven advancements, and supply chain anti-fragility. AWS provides a platform for these innovations, enabling companies to optimize productivity and elevate their supply chains. By integrating generative AI on AWS, businesses can adapt to changing demands, enhance efficiency, and bolster resilience. This transformation supports leaders in making informed, strategic investment decisions that align with long-term business objectives.
Underwriting at the Speed of Cloud – How Life Insurers Can Optimize Underwriting Using AWS
Life insurance underwriting is evolving, empowered by technologies like data analytics, wearables, and generative AI. Insurers are leveraging AWS to streamline underwriting processes, enhancing speed and accuracy. AWS offers tools that facilitate data analysis and AI integration, enabling insurers to meet rising customer expectations and improve operational efficiency. This approach not only optimizes underwriting but also positions insurers to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the digital landscape.
Create Frictionless Retail Experiences With Just Walk Out RFID Lanes
Amazon has introduced Just Walk Out RFID lanes to revolutionize the retail checkout experience. These new lanes reduce bottlenecks and minimize checkout times, addressing challenges faced by traditional POS systems. Retailers can implement RFID technology quickly, enhancing customer satisfaction and optimizing staff deployment. By adopting this innovation, retailers create seamless shopping experiences that can drive customer loyalty and increase sales.
Axis Bank Modernizes Its Customer Digital Journeys on AWS
In the competitive retail banking sector, Axis Bank is focusing on digital transformation to enhance customer onboarding journeys. By leveraging AWS, the bank shifts from a product-centric to a customer-centric approach, aligning services with customer needs and preferences. This transformation not only improves customer acquisition and retention but also lays the groundwork for cross-selling opportunities and stronger customer relationships. AWS’s robust infrastructure supports this modernization, ensuring scalability and security throughout the digital transformation process.
MAN Truck Configurator: Journey to the AWS Cloud
MAN Truck & Bus SE has migrated its truck configurator to the AWS cloud, providing customers with customizable options for modern trucks. This critical component of the sales process is now more efficient and agile, thanks to AWS’s cloud services. The shift to AWS enables MAN to better meet customer demands with a responsive and scalable solution, thereby enhancing the overall sales experience. This journey exemplifies how cloud technology can transform traditional business processes into streamlined, customer-focused operations.
Unlock New Capabilities from Product Images Using Generative AI
Retail and consumer goods companies are tapping into the potential of generative AI to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. AWS provides the tools needed to leverage large language models for multimodal and image-generation tasks. These advancements help businesses create compelling product descriptions and ads, fostering new revenue streams and optimizing marketing efforts. By using AWS, companies can provide richer customer experiences and achieve greater market impact.
Orchestrating Clinical Generative AI Workflows Using AWS Step Functions
In healthcare, generative AI offers immense potential for improving patient care and streamlining clinical workflows. AWS Step Functions allow healthcare providers to orchestrate these complex AI-driven processes while maintaining compliance with regulations like HIPAA. This approach ensures secure data handling and efficient workflow management, paving the way for innovative medical solutions. By leveraging AWS, healthcare organizations can enhance operational efficiency and provide a higher standard of care.
Iterable Closes the Last Mile Gap with Amazon Bedrock
The ‘last mile’ in analytics involves turning insights into actionable decisions. Iterable, an AI-powered customer communication platform, utilizes Amazon Bedrock to bridge this gap. By integrating AWS’s powerful tools, Iterable enhances its ability to deliver targeted and effective customer interactions. This solution enables businesses to capitalize on data-driven insights, aligning customer engagement strategies with broader organizational goals.
How Amazon Built a Highly Scalable and Secure Tokenization Solution on AWS
Amazon has developed Lumos, a highly secure tokenization service built on AWS, to protect sensitive data such as payment and health information. By utilizing serverless and security offerings from AWS, Lumos provides low-latency APIs for data tokenization, ensuring both scalability and security. This solution exemplifies Amazon’s commitment to data protection and showcases AWS’s capabilities in delivering secure cloud-native applications.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore, as Denmark’s leading AWS consultancy, offers expert guidance and support across all these industries and solutions. Whether it’s optimizing utility data processing, modernizing banking services, or integrating AI into supply chains, KeyCore provides tailored solutions to maximize the benefits of AWS. Our team of experts is well-versed in AWS services, ensuring seamless implementation and management to drive your business forward. Visit KeyCore’s website to learn more about how we can support your AWS journey.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- Gentrack helps utilities cut meter data processing time by 25% on AWS
- Optimize Your Supply Chain Processes with Generative AI on AWS
- Underwriting at the speed of cloud – How life insurers can optimize underwriting using AWS
- Create frictionless retail experiences with Just Walk Out RFID lanes
- Axis Bank modernizes its customer digital journeys on AWS
- MAN Truck Configurator: Journey to the AWS cloud
- Unlock new capabilities from product images using generative AI
- Orchestrating Clinical Generative AI Workflows Using AWS Step Functions
- Iterable close the Last Mile gap with Amazon Bedrock
- How Amazon built a highly scalable and secure tokenization solution on AWS
AWS Messaging & Targeting Blog
Enhancing Message Reach: An Omnichannel Approach Using WhatsApp, SMS, and Email with AWS
In today’s digital world, leveraging multiple communication channels is crucial for effective customer engagement. AWS offers solutions that integrate WhatsApp, SMS, and email, providing a robust omnichannel communication strategy. Each channel has distinct benefits. SMS is revered for its high deliverability and broad accessibility. It is a reliable method to reach users who may not have internet access. However, businesses must consider the cost implications and potential delivery failures associated with SMS, which could result in missed sales opportunities.
On the other hand, WhatsApp offers a more interactive experience, enabling richer content delivery. It is ideal for businesses targeting tech-savvy audiences. Email remains a powerful tool for detailed communication and documentation, suitable for sending complex information or promotional content. AWS enables businesses to combine these channels effectively, enhancing message reach and customer engagement. By using AWS’s secure and scalable infrastructure, companies can optimize their communication strategy and improve ROI.
AWS Wickr Recognized in The Forrester Wave for Secure Communications Solutions
In an era marked by evolving security threats and diverse data protection laws, securing business communications is increasingly challenging. AWS Wickr, a secure communication solution, has gained significant recognition in the industry. Recently, AWS Wickr was named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Secure Communications Solutions, Q3 2024. This acknowledgment highlights AWS Wickr’s capabilities in providing secure, reliable communication solutions for businesses adapting to flexible work models.
AWS Wickr offers end-to-end encryption and robust data protection features, allowing organizations to communicate securely without compromising privacy. Its recognition by Forrester emphasizes AWS’s commitment to delivering top-tier communication solutions that meet the stringent demands of modern businesses. This recognition can instill confidence in organizations looking for reliable secure communication solutions.
How KeyCore Can Assist
With expertise in AWS services, KeyCore is uniquely positioned to help businesses enhance their communication strategies. KeyCore can guide the integration of SMS, WhatsApp, and email channels into a cohesive omnichannel approach. Our team ensures that these channels are implemented effectively, taking advantage of AWS’s secure and scalable infrastructure. Additionally, KeyCore can assist in deploying AWS Wickr to bolster secure business communications, ensuring compliance with data protection laws while maintaining operational efficiency. Partnering with KeyCore guarantees a seamless transition to advanced AWS communication solutions, maximizing business potential.
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- Enhancing Message Reach: An Omnichannel Approach Using WhatsApp, SMS, and Email with AWS
- AWS Wickr recognized in The Forrester Wave for Secure Communications Solutions
AWS Marketplace
Integrating CRM with AWS Partner Central
Integrating CRM systems with AWS Partner Central can be accomplished programmatically using the AWS Partner Central API. This integration enables automation and streamlining of interactions, creating efficient workflows. With real-time data synchronization, businesses can reduce manual efforts and foster improved collaboration. The API offers the tools necessary for creating seamless integrations, enhancing the overall efficiency and productivity of sales and partnership operations.
Traffic Inspection on AWS Outposts with FortiGate NGFW
The deployment and testing of the Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) virtual appliance on AWS Outposts is crucial for secure data transfers. This architectural blueprint demonstrates how the Fortinet NGFW facilitates inline traffic inspection between on-premises environments and Outpost workloads. Additionally, it provides security services between different virtual private clouds (VPCs) on Outposts. This integration, available through the AWS Marketplace, ensures a robust security posture for hybrid cloud environments.
Visualizing Software License Procurement with AWS Marketplace Dashboard
The AWS Marketplace single pane of glass (SPG) dashboard offers clarity on third-party software license procurement. Enhancements to this dashboard allow users to visualize license deployment, grants, and terms associated with AWS Marketplace subscriptions. For business stakeholders without the requisite AWS training, the dashboard provides a read-only mode to gain insights into Marketplace activities. This functionality is particularly valuable for IT or engineering teams that want to safeguard live production environments while still providing necessary visibility to stakeholders.
Accelerating Amazon EKS Add-on Onboarding with Conformitron
Conformitron provides a framework for the efficient onboarding of third-party Amazon EKS add-ons. Companies like Snyk and Guance have successfully utilized this tool, demonstrating its effectiveness. Through shared success stories and technical insights, businesses can understand the best practices and benefits of leveraging Conformitron for add-on integration. This automation solution simplifies the onboarding process, enabling faster deployment and enhancing integration with Amazon EKS.
At KeyCore, we excel in assisting businesses to harness the full potential of AWS technologies. Whether it’s integrating CRM systems through the AWS Partner Central API or deploying robust security solutions like FortiGate NGFW on AWS Outposts, KeyCore offers expert guidance and solutions tailored to your needs. Our consulting services ensure seamless implementation, while our managed services provide ongoing support for your AWS environments.
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- Integrate your CRM system with AWS Partner Central using the AWS Partner Central API for Selling
- Traffic inspection on AWS Outposts rack with FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall
- Visualizing third-party software license procurement with AWS Marketplace single pane of glass dashboard
- Accelerate your third-party Amazon EKS add-on onboarding using Conformitron
The latest AWS security, identity, and compliance launches, announcements, and how-to posts.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is constantly enhancing its security features to ensure a robust and secure cloud environment for its customers. Recent updates and launches have further bolstered AWS’s security, identity, and compliance offerings, making the AWS Cloud a secure choice for organizations of all sizes. Below is a summary of the latest advancements in these areas.
Enhanced Centralized Security Controls with MFA
AWS has consistently designed its services with high security standards, incorporating secure by design principles from the outset. One of the key components of account security is strong authentication, and AWS has expanded its emphasis on multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA provides an added layer of security by requiring users to provide two or more verification factors. This enhancement aims to set a high standard for customers’ default security posture, making it simpler and more effective to protect their accounts.
Architecting for PCI DSS Compliance
AWS Security Assurance Services is dedicated to assisting customers with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. The updated whitepaper on architecting for PCI DSS segmentation and scoping provides detailed guidance for AWS customers. This resource helps customers understand compliance requirements, optimize their controls, and streamline their compliance assessments. By utilizing AWS’s comprehensive security features, organizations can maintain PCI DSS compliance more efficiently within the AWS Cloud.
Streamlining Compliance with AWS Config
For customers needing to monitor and evaluate changes to AWS resources, AWS Config offers continuous auditing and assessment capabilities. AWS Config rules evaluate the configurations of AWS resources, helping customers align with compliance requirements. A recent feature allows users to discover duplicate AWS Config rules, thereby streamlining the compliance process. This feature enhances resource management by ensuring that compliance efforts are efficient and effective, reducing unnecessary duplication.
Security Insights at AWS re:Invent 2024
The upcoming AWS re:Invent 2024 promises to be an invaluable opportunity for security professionals and cloud architects. Scheduled for December 2–6 in Las Vegas, the event will feature sessions on zero trust, generative AI-driven security, identity and access management (IAM), DevSecOps, and network security. Attendees will gain insights into the latest security innovations and best practices, ensuring they are well-equipped to enhance their cloud security strategies.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore, as the leading AWS consultancy in Denmark, offers both professional and managed services to help organizations navigate AWS’s complex security, identity, and compliance landscape. With our expertise, we can assist in implementing MFA, achieving PCI DSS compliance, optimizing AWS Config usage, and preparing for AWS re:Invent 2024. By leveraging KeyCore’s services, organizations can enhance their AWS security posture and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- Secure by Design: AWS enhances centralized security controls as MFA requirements expand
- Updated whitepaper: Architecting for PCI DSS Segmentation and Scoping on AWS
- Discover duplicate AWS Config rules for streamlined compliance
- Maximize your cloud security experience at AWS re:Invent 2024: A comprehensive guide to security sessions
Innovating in the Public Sector
Implementing a Unified Search Platform for Educational Content on Amazon OpenSearch Service
As digital learning environments grow, managing educational content efficiently becomes crucial. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a solution through Amazon OpenSearch Service. This managed service allows organizations to deploy and manage OpenSearch clusters easily on the AWS Cloud. By leveraging a unified search platform, users can access a centralized repository of educational resources. This capability simplifies the search process and enhances the accessibility of learning materials across multiple indexes, making it a vital tool for educational institutions.
Complying with the White House National Security Memorandum on AI
The White House released a National Security Memorandum on AI to maintain US leadership in AI technologies. AWS provides mission-focused organizations with the tools needed to align with this directive. AWS’s expansive range of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) solutions are tailored to support national security objectives. These services empower defense and national security agencies to advance their AI capabilities, ensuring that they meet the strategic goals set forth by the memorandum efficiently and effectively.
Simplifying Satellite Contact Reporting with AWS Ground Station Contacts Dashboard
AWS Ground Station customers can enhance their reporting and tracking capabilities using the Contacts dashboard. This solution automates the mapping of AWS Ground Station contacts to their corresponding costs, offering a comprehensive dashboard for reporting. The intuitive interface and detailed data presentation simplify the complexities of satellite contact management, allowing organizations to gain insights and optimize operations quickly.
Building a Scalable and Secure FedRAMP-Compliant Cloud Environment with Socure
Socure has successfully constructed a FedRAMP-compliant cloud environment using AWS services complemented by third-party tools. The integration of services like Sumo Logic, Istio, Terraform, and Trend Micro has enabled the creation of a secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. This strategic approach ensures compliance from day one, providing a robust framework for organizations to meet stringent regulatory requirements while maintaining high operational standards.
Addressing Challenges in South African Higher Education with AWS
South African higher education faces significant challenges, including underfunding and high unemployment rates among young people. AWS offers solutions to enhance the efficiency and reliability of educational systems, which can help mitigate these challenges. By implementing AWS technologies, institutions can improve educational opportunities, making a positive impact on both students and the broader economy. This advancement is essential for overcoming educational barriers and reducing unemployment through better educational access.
Integrating Login.gov with Amazon Cognito for Enhanced IAM Solutions
Federal agencies aiming to improve digital services can leverage the integration of Login.gov and Amazon Cognito for advanced identity and access management (IAM) solutions. Amazon Cognito offers a secure, scalable platform for user authentication and authorization. When combined with the trusted identity services of Login.gov, agencies achieve a seamless user experience with enhanced security and compliance. This integration simplifies user access management while adhering to stringent security standards.
Creating an Extensible File-Scanning Solution for Amazon S3 with AWS CDK
Data security is crucial, especially when handling files from external sources. AWS provides a solution using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) to build extensible file-scanning solutions for Amazon S3 buckets. This approach ensures that incoming files are scanned for malware, protecting organizational data. By utilizing AWS CDK, organizations can construct robust security measures that enhance the integrity and safety of their data storage processes.
How KeyCore Can Assist
KeyCore, the leading Danish AWS consultancy, is well-equipped to help organizations implement these advanced AWS solutions. With expertise in both professional and managed services, KeyCore can guide institutions through the deployment of unified search platforms, enhance AI capabilities for defense sectors, and improve IAM solutions with Cognito integrations. Additionally, KeyCore can support the development of scalable, secure cloud infrastructures and file-scanning solutions for Amazon S3. Our tailored services address specific business needs, ensuring compliance, security, and operational excellence in AWS Cloud environments.
Read the full blog posts from AWS
- Implementing a unified search platform for educational content on Amazon OpenSearch Service
- How AWS can help mission-focused organizations comply with the White House National Security Memorandum on AI
- Simplify satellite contact reporting with the AWS Ground Station contacts dashboard
- Building a Scalable and Secure FedRAMP-Compliant Cloud Environment: Socure’s Proven Strategies with AWS and Complementary Tools
- Meeting the challenges of South African higher education on AWS
- Using Login.gov as an OIDC IdP with Amazon Cognito user pools
- Using AWS CDK to build an extensible file-scanning solution for Amazon S3 buckets
The Internet of Things on AWS – Official Blog
Harnessing AWS for Industrial IoT and Smart Manufacturing
Siemens Energy, a leading energy technology company, has integrated AWS solutions to elevate the efficiency and sustainability of its manufacturing operations. With a global presence and world-class facilities, Siemens Energy is dedicated to advancing the energy transition worldwide. The company utilizes AWS’s robust cloud capabilities to optimize its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform, aiming to transform its factory shopfloors into smart manufacturing ecosystems.
Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency
The utilization of AWS services enables Siemens Energy to enhance operational efficiency on the factory floor. By incorporating AWS’s cloud-based infrastructure, Siemens can effectively manage data, streamline processes, and improve production accuracy. This integration reduces operational costs and minimizes downtime, which are crucial for maintaining competitiveness in the energy technology sector.
Driving Sustainability Initiatives
Siemens Energy’s commitment to sustainability is supported by AWS’s extensive range of services. By leveraging AWS’s data analytics and machine learning capabilities, Siemens Energy can better monitor and manage energy consumption across manufacturing sites. This approach not only reduces the carbon footprint but also aids in achieving regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.
Implementing Innovative Technologies
Through AWS, Siemens Energy deploys innovative technologies that power the global energy transition. The company employs AWS IoT Core and AWS Greengrass to enable real-time data processing and device management. These technologies facilitate seamless communication between devices and cloud applications, enhancing decision-making and operational agility.
Siemens Energy’s partnership with AWS is a testament to the potential of cloud technologies in revolutionizing industrial processes. By embracing these advanced solutions, the company sets a precedent for other energy and manufacturing organizations aiming to adopt smart manufacturing practices.
How KeyCore Can Help
KeyCore, as Denmark’s leading AWS consultancy, offers expert guidance and solutions tailored to industrial IoT and smart manufacturing needs. Leveraging AWS’s robust capabilities, KeyCore can assist companies in optimizing their operations through customized cloud solutions, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and innovation are at the forefront of their manufacturing strategies.
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AWS Open Source Blog
Introducing kro: Kube Resource Orchestrator
The release of Kube Resource Orchestrator (kro) marks a significant advancement in the management of custom APIs and resources within Kubernetes environments. This new experimental open source project aims to simplify and enhance the utilization of Kubernetes by allowing users to define complex, multi-resource API extensions.
Streamlining Custom API Extensions
With kro, administrators can create custom API extensions that are reusable across any Kubernetes cluster. This feature not only simplifies the orchestration process but also enables the creation of new resource groups, akin to crafting custom APIs tailored to specific needs. By integrating seamlessly with Kubernetes, kro provides flexibility in defining and managing resources, thus offering a streamlined experience for developers and DevOps teams.
Empowering Kubernetes Environments
The introduction of kro empowers users to handle complex resource definitions and management tasks more efficiently. By allowing for the reusability of API extensions, kro reduces the time and effort required to deploy and manage resources in dynamic cloud environments. This makes it an invaluable tool for organizations looking to optimize their Kubernetes operations.
Business Value
For businesses leveraging Kubernetes, kro offers a strategic advantage by improving operational efficiency and reducing complexity. By automating the orchestration of custom resources, it frees up technical teams to focus on innovation and scaling, rather than being bogged down by configuration and management tasks. This can lead to a faster time-to-market for new services and a more agile IT infrastructure.
How KeyCore Can Help
At KeyCore, we specialize in AWS and Kubernetes consulting services, including the deployment and management of open source projects like kro. Our experts can assist organizations in integrating kro into their Kubernetes environments, ensuring seamless adoption and optimal use. Whether you need help with installation, configuration, or custom API definitions, KeyCore has the expertise to enhance your Kubernetes operations. Learn more about our offerings at KeyCore’s website.