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Amazon EC2 Instance Update – Faster Processors and More Memory
Last month I told you about the Nitro system and explained how it will allow us to broaden the selection of EC2 instances and to pick up the pace as we do so, with an ever-broadening selection of compute, storage, memory, and networking options. This will allow us to give you access to the latest […]
New – EC2 Compute Instances for AWS Snowball Edge
I love factories and never miss an opportunity to take a tour. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to watch as raw materials and sub-assemblies are turned into cars, locomotives, memory chips, articulated buses, and more. I’m always impressed by the speed, precision, repeat-ability, and the desire to automate every possible step. On […]
New – Lifecycle Management for Amazon EBS Snapshots
It is always interesting to zoom in on the history of a single AWS service or feature and watch how it has evolved over time in response to customer feedback. For example, Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) launched a decade ago and has been gaining more features and functionality every since. Here are a few […]
AWS Storage Gateway Recap – SMB Support, RefreshCache Event, and More
To borrow my own words, the AWS Storage Gateway is a service that includes a multi-protocol storage appliance that fits in between your existing application and the AWS Cloud. Your applications see the gateway as a file system, a local disk volume, or a Virtual Tape Library, depending on how it was configured. Today I […]
AWS re:Invent 2018 is Coming – Are You Ready?
As I write this, there are just 138 days until re:Invent 2018. My colleagues on the events team are going all-out to make sure that you, our customer, will have the best possible experience in Las Vegas. After meeting with them, I decided to write this post so that you can have a better understanding […]
DeepLens Challenge #1 Starts Today – Use Machine Learning to Drive Inclusion
Are you ready to develop and show off your machine learning skills in a way that has a positive impact on the world? If so, get your hands on an AWS DeepLens video camera and join the AWS DeepLens Challenge! About the Challenge Working together with our friends at Intel, we are launching the first […]
New – Amazon Linux WorkSpaces
Over two years ago I explained why I Love my Amazon WorkSpace. Today, with well over three years of experience under my belt, I have no reason to return to a local, non-managed desktop. I never have to worry about losing or breaking my laptop, keeping multiple working environments in sync, or planning for disruptive […]
New Collaborative Editing for Amazon WorkDocs – Powered by Hancom Thinkfree Office Online
I’ve got some important news for Amazon WorkDocs users. As a result of our partnership with Hancom, you can now edit Microsoft Office documents in your browser without having to install any applications or connect with another web service. You can quickly create a document, share it with team members, and let them make changes […]