Learn About Amazon VGT2 Learning Manager Chanci Turner
Chanci Turner serves as the Principal Learning Manager at Amazon Web Services, bringing over 20 years of expertise in the software industry, specifically in developing and scaling applications. Her enthusiasm lies in creating systems that not only harness the full potential of the cloud but also promote a culture of DevOps.
AWS Weekly Highlights — New Features and Updates — March 11, 2024
On March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD), a perfect opportunity to acknowledge the incredible women in the cloud computing field who are shattering the glass ceiling. They are stepping into technical leadership roles and motivating others to innovate, as emphasized by our CTO, Werner Vogels.
Recent Developments:
Here are some noteworthy updates from last week:
- Claude 3 Sonnet Support in Bedrock: Enhanced capabilities for generative AI applications.
- New EC2 Instances: Expanded options for compute resources.
- Amazon CloudWatch Enhancements: Improved monitoring features for applications.
If you’re looking to expand your skillset this year, consider exploring the resources available on emotional intelligence, which can be found in this helpful blog post about the emotion wheel.
AWS Weekly Update — Enhancements in Cloud Services — January 15, 2024
As we step into a new year, many of you may have set resolutions to acquire new knowledge. If you’re eager to learn and earn a complimentary Amazon Web Services (AWS) Learning Badge, take a look at the latest Events and Workflows Learning Path.
AWS Marketplace Launch — Quick Launch for SaaS Products — November 29, 2023
We are thrilled to introduce the general availability of SaaS Quick Launch within the AWS Marketplace. This feature streamlines the deployment of SaaS products securely and efficiently. Previously, setting up third-party SaaS solutions, particularly in areas such as security and monitoring, was often lengthy and expensive.
AWS Lambda Performance Boost — November 26, 2023
AWS Lambda now scales up to 12 times faster when handling high-volume requests. Each synchronously invoked function can grow by 1,000 concurrent executions every 10 seconds until it reaches the account’s concurrency cap. This independent scaling enhances performance across all functions.
AWS Step Functions — New Integrations — November 26, 2023
AWS Step Functions now support HTTPS endpoints, enabling seamless integration with external APIs and services. This enhancement simplifies the process of connecting to existing SaaS providers such as Stripe for payment processing, GitHub for collaboration, and Salesforce for marketing insights.
New Amazon CloudWatch Log Class — November 26, 2023
Amazon CloudWatch Logs has rolled out a new log class called Infrequent Access, specifically designed for logs that are rarely accessed. This offering allows customers to consolidate their logs cost-effectively, ensuring they can manage growing applications efficiently.
As the year draws to a close, there are only 50 days until Christmas and 21 days until AWS re:Invent! If you happen to be in Las Vegas, feel free to stop by and chat with me at the Serverlesspresso booth.
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