AWS for Telecom demos at AWS re:Invent 2023 Industry Pavilion

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of cloud computing, generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and 5G technology provides communication service providers (CSPs) with fresh revenue streams and the opportunity to attract and retain new customers. Through Continue reading AWS for Telecom demos at AWS re:Invent 2023 Industry Pavilion

The critical role of omnichannel customer loyalty in modern retail success

Building and maintaining a loyal customer base is critical to the long-term success of retail. This is especially true in today’s multichannel digital shopping space that now even includes hybrid brick-and-mortar “smart stores.” Retail predictions recently released in a worldwide Continue reading The critical role of omnichannel customer loyalty in modern retail success

Enhance price capture in energy and commodity trading with AWS machine learning

In the energy and commodity trading industry, traders negotiate transactions with brokers and counterparties directly. These negotiated transactions are called over-the-counter (OTC) deals. Price discovery for OTC deals is unlike price discovery for common equity, options, and other financial instruments, Continue reading Enhance price capture in energy and commodity trading with AWS machine learning

Amazon Q brings generative AI-powered assistance to IT pros and developers (preview)

Today, we are announcing the preview of Amazon Q, a new type of generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered assistant that is specifically for work and can be tailored to a customer’s business. Amazon Q brings a set of capabilities to Continue reading Amazon Q brings generative AI-powered assistance to IT pros and developers (preview)

Resilience builds lab supply chain tracking platform on AWS

We would like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of (Resilience) Bridget Smith, Senior Systems Engineer; Jonathan Rivernider, Lab Systems Engineer; Brian McNatt, Digital Research Sites Head; John Kerwin, Tech Head of Gene Therapy; Rachel Anderson, Specialist II, Supply Chain; (iOLAP) Continue reading Resilience builds lab supply chain tracking platform on AWS

AWS Lambda functions now scale 12 times faster when handling high-volume requests

Now AWS Lambda scales up to 12 times faster. Each synchronously invoked Lambda function now scales by 1,000 concurrent executions every 10 seconds until the aggregate concurrency across all functions reaches the account’s concurrency limit. In addition, each function within Continue reading AWS Lambda functions now scale 12 times faster when handling high-volume requests

How payment companies are building SoftPOS solutions on AWS

The needs for dedicated card machines (or readers) tied to point-of-sale (POS) systems have historically restricted certain micro-merchants from adoption of electronic payments. New advancements in payments technology and standards have led to the development of software point-of-sale (SoftPOS). SoftPOS Continue reading How payment companies are building SoftPOS solutions on AWS

AWS Weekly Roundup – EC2 DL2q instances, PartyRock, Amplify’s 6th birthday, and more – November 20, 2023

Last week I saw an astonishing 160+ new service launches. There were so many updates that we decided to publish a weekly roundup again. This continues the same innovative pace of the previous week as we are getting closer to Continue reading AWS Weekly Roundup – EC2 DL2q instances, PartyRock, Amplify’s 6th birthday, and more – November 20, 2023

Enable Analytics and Insights for Telecom Networks

Telecom networks generate voluminous fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security (FCAPS) data. Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are looking at ways to use this data efficiently to improve the network health, as well as reduce Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), and Continue reading Enable Analytics and Insights for Telecom Networks

AWS Weekly Roundup – CloudFront security dashboard, EBS snapshots improvements, and more – November 13, 2023

This week, it was really difficult to choose what to recap here because, as we’re getting closer to AWS re:Invent, service teams are delivering new capabilities at an incredible pace. Last week’s launches ShareTweetPostPin It!

Identity and Access Management solution on AWS

With competition for customers, the user experience is critical to the success of a retail website. A great deal of time is spent tuning photos, the number of clicks, and looking at cart abandon rates. But what if you are Continue reading Identity and Access Management solution on AWS

Acoustic gains 10X throughput rates modernizing their Send Engine on AWS

It is critical for marketing technology campaign platforms to send rich content, dynamically sourced, from their customer’s datasets to drive hyper personalized and relevant messaging to customers. The ability to seamlessly scale during multiple critical times of the year to Continue reading Acoustic gains 10X throughput rates modernizing their Send Engine on AWS

Tealium Delivers Cross-channel Customer Experiences with Amazon Personalize

Personalization is a key element in elevating the customer experience. It involves tailoring products, services, and interactions to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual customer. When done effectively, personalization impacts positively business performance, making customers feel understood Continue reading Tealium Delivers Cross-channel Customer Experiences with Amazon Personalize

Tapestry Builds a Scalable IaC Platform with Built-In Governance and Security

Global luxury fashion company Tapestry Inc. (Tapestry) has been undergoing a company-wide digital transformation. To support these efforts, Tapestry wanted to modernize its legacy business applications. Prior to undertaking this project, the company performed a lift-and-shift cloud migration to Amazon Continue reading Tapestry Builds a Scalable IaC Platform with Built-In Governance and Security

Top 5 ways artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing retail

The retail industry is facing numerous challenges in today’s dynamic landscape that are forcing them to rethink their strategies. Retailers must keep up with technological advancements, such as generative AI, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) and ecommerce platforms, to Continue reading Top 5 ways artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing retail

Using events for secure, near-real-time integration of measurement and related data from the EnergySys platform

Energy companies operate sophisticated technical infrastructure with complex requirements, and they need to share data securely across application and company boundaries. These companies are increasingly focused on achieving agile operations, responding rapidly to change, and developing new solutions in an Continue reading Using events for secure, near-real-time integration of measurement and related data from the EnergySys platform

How Lunar Energy is using AWS to create a customer-led energy system

Lunar Energy (Lunar) has a mission to power homes around the world with endless clean energy. Recognizing the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, Lunar is focused on building the digital infrastructure needed to build a Continue reading How Lunar Energy is using AWS to create a customer-led energy system

Using Cloud Technology to Better Protect Power Grids from Physical Threats

When was the last time you thought about how the power stays on? Probably not since you lost power in a storm. We take it for granted that the electricity and natural gas will flow. In today’s world, electricity and Continue reading Using Cloud Technology to Better Protect Power Grids from Physical Threats

Automate Lambda code signing with Amazon CodeCatalyst and AWS Signer

Amazon CodeCatalyst is an integrated service for software development teams adopting continuous integration and deployment practices into their software development process. CodeCatalyst puts the tools you need all in one place. You can plan work, collaborate on code build, test, Continue reading Automate Lambda code signing with Amazon CodeCatalyst and AWS Signer