AWS Podcast #729: AWS News: Aurora Storage Upgrades, DynamoDB Multi-Region Strong Consistency, and More
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Jul 14, 2025 This week, discover the upgraded storage capacity of Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, now supporting a whopping 256 TB! Dive into DynamoDB's new multi-region strong consistency, which enables real-time updates for global users. Hear about the latest enhancements in AWS analytics, boosting machine learning capabilities. Get insights into Amazon Connect’s features like multi-language support and the new B2B Data Interchange service. Finally, explore security upgrades and the benefits of AWS PrivateLink for secure traffic.
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Aurora Doubles Storage Capacity
- Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL now doubles storage volume to 256 TB, supporting petabyte-scale databases.
- This reflects growing needs for massive data retention with cost efficiency via pay-as-you-use pricing.
DynamoDB Multi-Region Strong Consistency
- DynamoDB multi-region strong consistency synchronously replicates changes ensuring global up-to-date data views.
- This feature removes traditional trade-offs, enhancing real-time consistency worldwide.
Advancements in Analytics Control
- Analytics improvements give more control with Apache Spark SQL commands on AWS Glue Lake Formation tables.
- QuickSight TIP enhances fine-grained, secure data access for dashboards across customers or departments.