Hey everyone! It's Hailey from Cloudojo!
I just got out of the AWS offices and I'm thrilled to share some exciting updates from AWS for August 2024.
AWS continues to push the boundaries of cloud computing, and this month is no exception.
We’ve got some fantastic new features and updates that are sure to enhance your cloud infrastructure and applications.
Let’s dive right in! First up, Amazon RDS for SQL Server.
AWS has now integrated transaction log backups with the AWS Database Migration Service.
This means improved data replication reliability.
Even if active logs are archived before DMS processing is complete, DMS can still access transaction log backups.
This prevents replication failures and eliminates the need for full data reloads, making your data migration process smoother and more efficient.
This feature is available in all regions where Amazon RDS for SQL Server is supported.
Next, let’s talk about Amazon Bedrock.
Amazon Bedrock has achieved FedRAMP High authorization in the AWS GovCloud Region.
This is a huge milestone, allowing federal agencies and organizations with strict compliance requirements to use Amazon Bedrock’s fully managed large language models and foundation models.
With enhanced security, privacy, and responsible AI practices, users can experiment, fine-tune, and integrate generative AI capabilities without managing the underlying infrastructure.
This accelerates innovation while maintaining high compliance standards.
Now, onto Amazon Connect Contact Lens.
You can now download screen recordings directly from the contact details page within the Amazon Connect user interface.
This feature allows managers and supervisors to review and analyze interactions offline, providing valuable insights for coaching and quality assurance.
There’s also a new permission setting to control who can download these recordings, enhancing security and access management.
This feature is available in all regions where Contact Lens screen recording is supported.
AWS Elemental MediaLive has also received a significant update.
It now supports Secure Reliable Transport caller input.
This means you can add input sources to a MediaLive channel by connecting to an available listener source address and port using the SRT protocol.
SRT is an open-source protocol designed to ensure reliable video delivery over the internet, making it perfect for live streaming and video production workflows.
This enhancement provides greater flexibility and reliability in video input management.
Last but not least, Meta’s Llama 3.
1 model is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock.
This advanced model offers state-of-the-art capabilities for building generative AI applications.
It supports a 128K context length and provides enhanced multilingual dialogue across eight languages.
With improved general knowledge, math, tool use, and multilingual translation, Llama 3.
1 is ideal for synthetic data generation and model distillation.
This feature is available in the US West Region, expanding the potential for innovative AI solutions.
In conclusion, this month’s updates from AWS bring significant enhancements across various services, providing improved reliability, compliance, and advanced capabilities.
Whether you’re looking to optimize data replication with Amazon RDS, leverage high-security AI models with Amazon Bedrock, enhance call center analytics with Amazon Connect, ensure reliable video delivery with AWS Elemental MediaLive, or harness the power of advanced generative AI with Meta’s Llama 3.
1, these new features offer substantial benefits.
Don’t miss out on these powerful new features from AWS! Explore the updates to Amazon RDS, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Connect, AWS Elemental MediaLive, and Meta’s Llama 3.
1 model to enhance your cloud solutions.
Dive deeper into each update by visiting the provided AWS announcement pages and start integrating these advancements into your workflows today.
Stay ahead of the curve and leverage these innovations to drive your projects forward.
Thank you for tuning in, and I can’t wait to see how you’ll use these new AWS features to innovate and excel!