
AWS Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 27, 2021 • 27min
#439: [INTRODUCING] Amazon FSx File Gateway
Looking for fast, efficient low-latency access to cloud storage? Nicki speaks with Laz Vekiarides (Principal Product Manager, AWS Storage Gateway - File Gateway) and Dave Stauffacher (AWS Community Hero) about how customers can optimize their on-premises file-based workloads using Amazon FSx File Gateway, the newest gateway type in the AWS Storage Gateway portfolio.
Learn more about AWS Storage Gateway - https://aws.amazon.com/storagegateway/
Explore Amazon FSx File Gateway - https://aws.amazon.com/storagegateway/file/fsx
Connect with an AWS Community Hero - https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/heroes/

Apr 25, 2021 • 54min
#438: April 2021 Update Show 1
Simon takes a walk through the latest updates! Leave audio feedback here: https://bit.ly/2MvZPOL
Chapters:
00:40 Analytics
09:20 Application Integration
10:50 Compute
15:57 Cost Management
16:48 Customer Engagement
17:53 Database
20:34 Developer Tools
23:10 End User Computing
25:58 Game Tech
26:38 Internet of Things (IoT)
27:39 Machine Learning
36:10 Management & Governance
42:10 Media Services
43:32 Mobile
45:25 Networking & Content Delivery
49:46 Robotics
50:13 Satellite
50:36 Security, Identity and Compliance
52:41 Storage
Extended Shownotes: https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/438ExtendedShownotes.html

Apr 18, 2021 • 59min
#437: A Day in the Life of an SA
What does a day in the life of a Solution Architect look like at AWS? Simon speaks with four SA’s from around the globe to discuss exactly that, and takes a look at how they go about assisting their customers with interesting challenges. We have also included some fun bonus content at the end, so be sure to tune in. Have a question about solution architecture? Submit it via audio here and Simon might answer it in the next Update Show! https://d1ox81nm0qxip8.cloudfront.net/index.html

Apr 11, 2021 • 19min
#436: [Right Now at AWS] Episode 5 - Save costs or innovate? Learn how customers are doing both with Amazon Connect
Projects are often classified as cost-cutting measures or innovation initiatives that improve customer experiences. But cloud contact center service Amazon Connect is shifting that either-or mentality. With out of the box AI / ML capabilities, Amazon Connect is being leveraged by customers across industries to reach people in new ways. And the customer experience improvements are coupled with up to 80% savings compared to legacy systems. Listen to podcast and learn how customers as disparate as Intuit and Los Angeles County are gaining business benefits with Amazon Connect. Learn more and contact the team: https://aws.amazon.com/connect/

Apr 4, 2021 • 16min
#435: Diving into Amazon Macie
Amazon Macie is a fully managed data security and data privacy service that uses machine learning and pattern matching to discover and protect your sensitive data in AWS. Today, Simon is joined by Ryan Holland, Principal, Industry Specialist, to discuss the importance of sensitive data visibility, the customer feedback that drove the rearchitecture of Macie, and what actions can be automated when sensitive data is identified. This podcast also explores best practices for builders and security experts for inventorying, categorizing, and protecting your data across your Amazon S3 buckets. Learn more: https://aws.amazon.com/macie/ Start your 30-day free Macie trial: https://console.aws.amazon.com/macie Demonstration of Macie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8piwEQJJXdo&t=1s More on Amazon S3 Security: https://aws.amazon.com/s3/features/security/

Mar 28, 2021 • 33min
#434: March 2021 Update Show 3
Simon takes a walk through the latest updates!
Leave audio feedback here: https://bit.ly/2MvZPOL
Chapters
00:24 Analytics
05:04 Block Chain
05:33 Compute
11:12 Cost Management
11:38 Customer Engagement
12:10 Database
16:17 Developer Tools
18:19 End User Computing
18:41 Game Tech
19:25 Internet of Things (IoT)
19:55 Machine Learning
22:25 Management & Governance
23:46 Media Services
25:41 Mobile
26:34 Security, Identity and Compliance
30:32 Storage
Extended Shownotes: https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/435ExtendedShownotes.html

Mar 23, 2021 • 25min
#433: [INTRODUCING] Amazon EFS One Zone
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS), is a simple, serverless, set-and-forget, elastic file system that lets you share file data without provisioning or managing storage. Today, Nicki is joined by Sarwar Raza, Senior Manager here at Amazon, to learn about Amazon EFS One Zone storage classes. They explore what Amazon EFS One Zone is, who it’s for, use cases, and how to reduce storage costs by 47% compared to Amazon EFS Standard storage classes, while getting the same features and benefits.

Mar 21, 2021 • 19min
#432: Lightsail Containers
Amazon Lightsail is a great way to get started on AWS and recently released a Containers service. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the AWS' new, easy-to-use containers service and how it differs from other AWS Container services. They dig into the benefits of Lightsail containers, who should use it, and why the team built it. Read the blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/lightsail-containers-an-easy-way-to-run-your-containers-in-the-cloud/ Getting Started Tutorial: https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/hands-on/lightsail-containers/?trk=gs_card Amazon Lightsail: https://aws.amazon.com/lightsail/

Mar 16, 2021 • 21min
#431: [INTRODUCING] Amazon Lookout for Vision
Amazon Lookout for Vision is a new machine learning (ML) service that spots defects and anomalies in visual representations using computer vision (CV). Today Simon is joined by Anant Patel, Sr. Program Manager at AWS, to learn about this service that recently became generally available. They discuss the benefits of Amazon Lookout for Vision, who it’s for, and the kinds of challenges it can solve for industrial and manufacturing customers. More details: https://aws.amazon.com/lookout-for-vision/ Read the Blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-lookout-for-vision-new-machine-learning-service-that-simplifies-defect-detection-for-manufacturing/

Mar 14, 2021 • 24min
#430: March 2021 Update Show 2
Simon and Nicki share lots of cool new things! Leave audio feedback here: https://bit.ly/2MvZPOL
Chapters
00:31 The Alexa Customer Experience
01:48 Innovation Ambassadors Podcast
02:53 Infrastructure
03:46 Analytics
04:27 Application Integration
05:56 Block Chain
07:10 Compute
09:11 Customer Engagement
10:04 Developer Tools
10:26 Internet of Things (IoT)
12:49 Machine Learning
15:08 Management & Governance
17:17 Networking & Content Delivery
18:00 Security, Identity and Compliance
22:05 Conclusion
22:26 Nicki's Launch Podcast program
Extended Shownotes: https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/430ExtendedShownotes.html
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