Weekly AWS Innovations: New Features and Updates
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been busy with a series of fresh releases and updates, marking a return to their usual pace of innovation. This week alone, approximately 40 new launches have been rolled out. AWS teams have been listening closely to user feedback, introducing even minor changes that significantly enhance the user experience. Among these, the ability to support multiple sessions in the AWS Console is a standout feature for 2025.
Let’s dive into the latest announcements from AWS and explore how they might impact your work with their services.
Recent Launches and Updates
Amazon EventBridge Delivers Directly to Cross-Account Targets
Amazon EventBridge has introduced a new capability allowing it to deliver events directly to targets in another AWS account. Previously, these events had to be sent to the default bus in the target account first. This change simplifies many architectural setups, streamlining the process considerably. It now supports any target that is compatible with resource-based policies, such as AWS Lambda, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon Kinesis, and Amazon API Gateway. For more details, visit the Amazon EventBridge page.
Amazon Corretto’s Quarterly Security Updates
Amazon has released the quarterly security and critical updates for Amazon Corretto, a no-cost, multi-platform, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK. The updates include versions 23.0.2, 21.0.6, 17.0.14, 11.0.26, 8u442, which are now available for download. For those unfamiliar, OpenJDK is an open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition. These updates ensure that users have access to the latest security features and enhancements. You can download the updates from the Corretto homepage or update via package managers like apt-get or yum.
High-Throughput Mode for Amazon SNS FIFO Topics
Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) has introduced a high-throughput mode for FIFO (First-In-First-Out) topics. This mode matches the default throughput of SNS standard topics across all regions, maintaining order within message groups while reducing the deduplication scope to the message-group level. This enhancement allows for up to 30,000 messages per second (MPS) per account by default in the US East (N. Virginia) Region, and up to 9,000 MPS in both the US West (Oregon) and Europe (Ireland) regions. Users can also request additional throughput if needed. Explore more on the Amazon SNS page.
Amazon Connect Audio Optimization for Virtual Desktops
The Amazon Connect agent workspace has been optimized to support audio redirection in Citrix and Amazon WorkSpaces Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. This improvement enhances voice quality and reduces latency for calls handled on virtual desktops, leading to a better experience for both end customers and customer service agents. For more information, visit the Amazon Connect page.
Amazon Redshift’s New History Mode for Zero-ETL Integrations
A new feature in Amazon Redshift now allows the creation of Type 2 Slowly Changing Dimension (SCD 2) tables on historical data without the need for any coding. This simplifies the process of tracking and analyzing data changes over time, offering valuable insights into data evolution. Learn more about this feature on the Amazon Redshift page.
Amazon Bedrock: Enhancements in AI and Content Generation
Amazon Bedrock has introduced several new capabilities. Firstly, for those invested in retrieval-augmented generation, Bedrock now supports multimodal content through Cohere Embed 3 Multilingual and Embed 3 English models. This means users can create embeddings for both text and images. Secondly, the Luma AI’s Ray2 visual AI model is now available, offering realistic video generation with fluid motion. It allows production-ready video clips to be generated using natural language prompts. Finally, Amazon Bedrock Flows has announced preview support for multi-turn conversation, enabling dynamic interactions similar to natural dialogues. For more details, visit the Amazon Bedrock page.
Upcoming AWS Events and Opportunities
AWS Summits are kicking off soon, and preparations are underway for events in locations such as Paris and London. These summits are free to attend, both online and in-person, and provide an excellent opportunity for the cloud computing community to connect, collaborate, and learn about AWS. Stay updated on these events by visiting the AWS Summit website.
Additionally, AWS GenAI Lofts offer collaborative spaces for startups and developers to explore AWS expertise in cloud computing and AI. These venues provide hands-on access to AI products, exclusive sessions, and networking opportunities. Discover a GenAI Loft near you and register for these immersive experiences on the AWS GenAI Lofts page.
For a comprehensive list of AWS announcements and updates, keep an eye on the What’s New at AWS page.
In conclusion, AWS continues to innovate and evolve, providing users with new tools and capabilities to enhance their cloud computing experience. As AWS keeps expanding its services and features, users can expect even more improvements and efficiencies in their workflows. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to explore the latest offerings that AWS has to offer.
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