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Mar 31, 2025 • 26min

#714: Beyond Compliance: Assess, audit, and evaluate with AWS Config

In this conversation, Rodolfo Brenes, a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS with expertise in cloud governance, dives into the power of AWS Config. He discusses how AWS Config automates compliance checks and enhances security through continuous monitoring. Listeners learn about utilizing managed rules and conformance packs to meet compliance standards like HIPAA and PCI. Rodolfo also highlights best practices for multi-account setups, tracking resources efficiently, and leveraging automation for operational efficiency.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 24min

#713: AWS News: Meet the Next Generation of Amazon SageMaker, Multi-Agent Collaboration on Bedrock

Discover the cutting-edge advancements in AI with the launch of SageMaker Unified Studio and Bedrock's multi-agent capabilities. These innovations streamline complex workflows and enhance human oversight. Learn about enhanced tools for fine-tuning generative AI models, improved developer resources, and the latest updates in networking and security. From enhanced game server management to advanced data processing solutions, this episode dives into the future of cloud services and their impact across industries.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 51min

#712: The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels: Watch Duty Keeps it Simple to Save Lives

Join Amazon's CTO, Werner Vogels, alongside Watch Duty's CEO John Mills and CTO Dave Merritt, as they delve into the impactful journey of an emergency alerting platform born from a need for better wildfire information. They discuss how Watch Duty scaled to support 9 million users during the LA fires, utilizing innovative technology to enhance community safety. The team shares insights on transforming volunteer systems, confronting mapping challenges with advanced tools, and the evolving landscape of disaster response technology.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 23min

#711: AWS News: Claude 3.7 Meets Amazon Bedrock, Bedrock Data Automation

Discover the latest advancements in AI with Anthropic's Claude 3.7 now available on Amazon Bedrock. Dive into how Bedrock Data Automation is revolutionizing data handling, especially for unstructured documents. The hosts discuss machine learning enhancements, including customizable blueprints and better analytics features. Key updates on AWS compute services showcase improvements in database management and security. This week's highlights emphasize the role of data in generative AI and the continuous evolution of cloud technology.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 48min

#710: Amazon S3: From Simple Storage to Smart Scaling

Wali Akbari, a principal solution architect and storage specialist at AWS, dives into the latest advancements of Amazon S3, revolutionizing data storage solutions. He discusses new features like S3 Metadata and S3 Express OneZone, emphasizing strong consistency for optimized application performance. Listeners will discover pro tips for managing data at scale and how Intelligent Tiering can dramatically reduce storage costs. Wali also covers monitoring tools that provide insights on storage capacity and access trends, integral for cloud architects and developers.
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27 snips
Feb 24, 2025 • 22min

#709: AWS News: Guard Duty Malware Protection, CloudTrail Network Activity Events

Discover the latest on Amazon GuardDuty's enhanced malware protection for S3, now with dramatically reduced costs. Explore the new CloudTrail network activity events that boost data security by logging important API call activities. Dive into updates on AWS Marketplace, including custom payment schedules and expanded analytics support. The podcast also highlights improvements in storage services and various AWS tools, showcasing exciting features that enhance performance and management capabilities.
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Feb 17, 2025 • 29min

#708: Unlocking Amazon Cognito: Secure, Scalable, Customized Sign-In

Rahul Sharma, Principal Product Manager at AWS, and Kevin Shanley, Principal GTM Specialist at AWS, dive into the world of Amazon Cognito and secure authentication systems. They discuss the challenges developers face in creating secure sign-in experiences and how Amazon Cognito simplifies this process with features like no-code UI editing and passwordless logins. The conversation also touches on multi-tenancy, customization options, and the importance of user insights from event log streaming, all aimed at enhancing security while improving user experience.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 24min

#707: AWS News: DeepSeek R1 Models on BedRock, Improve Data Discoverability with S3 Metadata

Discover the potential of DeepSeek, a cutting-edge language model on Amazon Bedrock, designed for flexibility and customization. Explore how S3 metadata enhances data management, aiding AI model training and improving performance. The discussion also covers essential updates across AWS services, including advancements in analytics, application integration, and database technologies. Tune in for insights on customer engagement, compute enhancements, and the latest in migration and governance tools.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 31min

#706: Automate LLM fine-tuning and selection with Amazon SageMaker Pipelines

Join Piyush Kadam, a Senior Product Manager at Amazon SageMaker, and Lauren Mullennex, a Senior AIML Specialist Solutions Architect, as they delve into the fascinating world of LLMOps. They discuss the unique challenges of deploying large language models and explore the latest advancements in SageMaker, particularly focusing on SageMaker Pipelines for automating ML workflows. Discover how features like model evaluation and visual design tools help simplify processes for all users. Plus, learn about cost optimization techniques and enhancing model performance with effective management strategies.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 27min

#705: AWS News Update, January 27, 2025

Our 3 hosts take you through all the latest news PLUS a new "Top Stories" discussion! Chapters: 00:08 Top Stories 09:52 AWS Marketplace 10:17 Analytics 11:10 Application Integration 12:41 Artificial Intelligence 14:24 Compute 15:16 Customer Engagement 17:46 Databases 19:25 Developer Tools 20:38 End User Computing 21:29 Management and Governance 25:22 Media Services 25:42 Security, Identity and Compliance Shownotes: https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/705ExtendedShownotes.html

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