AWS Podcast

Dive into a wealth of new AWS capabilities, from enhanced analytics in Amazon Redshift to AI advancements in Amazon Bedrock. Discover the power of custom model integration and a user-friendly chat interface for creating agents. Learn about security upgrades and fresh instance types that boost machine learning performance. Get insights on cost management features and innovations in customer engagement. Plus, explore significant updates across databases and security that enhance the overall user experience!

Stephen Liedig, a specialist solution architect at AWS with deep expertise in serverless technologies, joins the conversation about the transformative power of serverless architecture. They explore its benefits, including scalability and cost optimization, and delve into services like Lambda and DynamoDB. The duo discusses development approaches in serverless contexts, emphasizing the importance of observability in tracking performance and information flow. They also highlight practical implementations and strategic considerations for integrating serverless solutions into business workflows.

In this episode, we explore AJE Group's journey to the cloud, discussing the business challenges that led them to seek a scalable, global IT infrastructure. We delve into their decision-making process in choosing AWS and CloudHesive as partners, and examine the specific AWS services implemented and their impact on operations. The conversation highlights how CloudHesive's expertise in security, and scalability benefited AJE Group throughout their migration. We also address the challenges faced during the migration process and how they were overcome. Resources: https://www.ajegroup.com/ https://www.cloudhesivelatam.com/ https://aws.amazon.com/es/solutions/case-studies/aje/"

Simon and Jillian cover all things new and interesting! Chapters: 00:35 AWS Marketplace 01:05 Analytics 03:28 Application Integration 04:23 Artificial Intelligence 06:07 Compute 08:46 Customer Engagement 12:30 Databases 16:41 Developer Tools 19:09 End User Computing 20:31 Internet of Things 21:27 Management & Governance 23:52 Media Services 26:47 Security, Identity, & Compliance 27:08 Storage Shownotes: https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/690ExtendedShownotes.html

In this episode, Simon Elisha and Brett Looney dive deep into the AWS Transit Gateway, a cloud-scale router that connects VPCs and other networking resources in AWS. They explain how Transit Gateway works, its advantages over VPC peering, and its scalability and resilience. They also touch on concepts like attachments, route tables, and VRF (virtual routing and forwarding). The conversation highlights the benefits of Transit Gateway for both experienced network administrators and newcomers to networking in the cloud. https://aws.amazon.com/transit-gateway

Jillian flies solo for this update show with things news and improved. Chapters: 00:27 Analytics 01:03 Artificial Intelligence 03:09 Compute 04:37 Cost Management 05:10 Customer Engagement 05:28 Databases 06:58 Developer Tools 07:30 End User Computing 07:55 Front-End Web and Mobile 08:16 Internet of Things 10:08 Management and Governance 11:07 Media Services 11:53 Migration and Modernization 13:10 Security, Identity and Compliance 13:22 Storage Shownotes: https://d29iemol7wxagg.cloudfront.net/688ExtendedShownotes.html

In this conversation, Jillian Forde interviews Dave Bechberger, Principal Graph Architect at AWS, where they talk through the fundamentals of graphs and their applications. This is a wide ranging conversation on graphs from their use cases in generative AI, choosing between Amazon OpenSearch and Amazon Neptune and how to get started building your first graph in AWS.

Dive into the latest AWS innovations! Discover enhancements in analytics with direct query for Amazon QuickSight. Explore advancements in artificial intelligence and application integration, including improved performance for developers. Learn about new compute options and customer engagement features like automation in Amazon Connect. Uncover the latest in database services, focusing on tag-based permissions for better control. Plus, find out about exciting updates across various AWS services that enhance security and performance!

Colm MacCárthaigh, Vice President and Distinguished Engineer at AWS, discusses his tech journey and pivotal projects at Amazon. He shares how the Commodore 64 ignited his passion for computing and gaming. Colm elaborates on the complex development of a European sovereign cloud, emphasizing regulatory challenges and security. He dives into operational excellence at AWS, particularly during crises, and reveals insights on the patent creation process. Plus, he merges his love for music with technology, sharing strategies for coding and presentations.

Simon, a savvy AWS commentator, and Jillian, a tech expert, dive into the latest AWS capabilities. They discuss exciting advancements in artificial intelligence, including Amazon Bedrock's cross-region inference. Enhancements for customer engagement are spotlighted, with revamped tools like Amazon Connect. The duo highlights new features in databases and networking, showcasing AWS's commitment to innovation. They also touch on security updates that cater to evolving needs, ensuring developers are well-equipped for the future.