AWS Podcast #734: AWS News: OpenAI, Amazon Elastic VMware Service, and Lots More.
Aug 25, 2025
Discover the latest AWS updates, featuring an automated region switch for enhanced reliability. Dive into the integration of OpenAI's models with Amazon Bedrock, enabling customized AI experiences. Explore advancements in analytics and cloud services, including natural language queries. Learn about exciting improvements in Amazon's database offerings like Aurora Serverless v2 and DynamoDB. Plus, check out new developer tools and gaming updates that cater to creators and developers alike, ensuring optimal performance and innovative capabilities.
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Automated Multi-Region Failover
- Amazon Application Recovery Controller now automates region switch orchestration for multi-region applications.
- The feature is available in all commercial AWS regions to simplify DR and HA operations.
OpenAI Models In Bedrock And SageMaker
- OpenAI OpenWay (GPT-OSS 120B and 20B) models are now available in Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker JumpStart.
- They offer 128k context windows and adjustable reasoning levels for varied agentic workflows.
Semantic And NL Log Search
- CloudWatch Logs Insights gains natural language query generation for OpenSearch PPL and SQL, easing log analysis.
- OpenSearch Serverless adds neural and hybrid search APIs to support RAG and semantic search scenarios.