

AWS Podcast
Amazon Web Services
The Official AWS Podcast is a podcast for developers and IT professionals looking for the latest news and trends in storage, security, infrastructure, serverless, and more. Join Simon Elisha and Hawn Nguyen-Loughren for regular updates, deep dives, launches, and interviews. Whether you’re training machine learning models, developing open source projects, or building cloud solutions, the Official AWS Podcast has something for you.
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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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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.

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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Jan 20, 2025 • 24min
#704: #704: Scaling your relational database on AWS - Are relational databases cool again?
Josh Hart, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS, discusses the resurgence of relational databases with modern solutions. He highlights innovations like Aurora Serverless v2 for vertical scaling, which adapts to demand, and the Aurora Limitless Database that simplifies sharding. Hart also delves into how the RDS Data API streamlines connection management, making it easier for developers to focus on creating value. The conversation is packed with practical insights for optimizing database management, enhancing efficiency, and addressing scaling challenges in cloud environments.