Amazon AWS is offering eligible startups $200,000 in cloud credits, double the previous amount available, as part of the AWS Activate program. This increase in credits is aimed at fostering innovation among early-stage companies that have recently raised Series A funding. The credits can be used for Amazon cloud computing resources to help startups scale … Read more
Data Exports for FOCUS 1.0 is now allowing customers to export their cost and usage data using the FOCUS 1.0 schema to Amazon S3. This feature is currently in preview. FOCUS is a new open source cloud billing data specification designed to streamline cloud financial management across various sources. Data Exports for FOCUS 1.0 includes … Read more
Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) is a venture established by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2019 to support home ownership in the US. They operate the largest mortgage securitization platform in the country, utilizing AWS to power their Common Securitization Platform (CSP) in the cloud. In 2021, CSS identified cost optimization opportunities related to their … Read more
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) has announced support for version 1.1 of the Open Container Initiative (OCI) Image and Distribution specification. This update includes support for reference types, making it easier for AWS Container Services customers to store, discover, and retrieve artifacts such as image signatures and software bills of materials (SBOMs) related to container … Read more
In the modern digital world, organizations heavily rely on cloud-based SaaS applications to boost efficiency. However, this trend has brought new cybersecurity challenges, especially with the rise of SaaS-to-SaaS connections. The recent SEC regulations emphasize the importance of cybersecurity incident disclosure and risk management, pushing organizations to enhance SaaS security for compliance and data protection. … Read more
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services that empowers businesses to build, operate, and manage a variety of applications. With services such as AWS EC2, AWS S3, and AWS IAM, businesses can improve efficiency and scalability. AWS EC2 is a cloud computing service that allows users to start, run, and … Read more
AWS Firewall Manager now offers customers the ability to create, deploy, and manage Amazon Virtual Private Cloud Network Access Control List (NACL) rules for their VPC subnets across all AWS organization accounts. This new feature allows customers to define policies that provide visibility into policy compliance by reporting the status of each policy. NACL policies … Read more
In recent years, the capital markets industry has increasingly turned to automation to streamline processes and improve efficiency. One area where this trend is particularly evident is in the processing of derivatives. Companies are now leveraging advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate the handling of these complex financial instruments. Amazon Web Services (AWS) … Read more
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced a new feature called Amazon WorkSpaces Pools, designed to help customers save costs by sharing virtual desktops among multiple users. This feature allows each user to have a fresh desktop every time they log in, offering flexibility for various use cases such as training labs and contact centers. User … Read more
AWS Control Tower customers can now easily access a list of all landing zone operations completed in the last 90 days, such as creation, update, reset, and delete. This includes important details like operation ID, type, and status. Previously, customers had to request operations by ID or browse all operations individually, limiting visibility and causing … Read more