For decades, cybersecurity defenders have relied on a relatively straightforward model: a vulnerability is disclosed, security teams assess exposure, test available fixes, deploy patches into production, and ultimately close the risk before attackers can exploit it at scale. That model increasingly reflects a world that no longer exists. Today’s enterprises operate thousands of interconnected workloads…
Twenty years ago today, Jeff Barr wrote a blog post that launched the Amazon EC2 Beta. That single post introduced resizable Linux virtual servers in the cloud, billed by the hour, with one instance type (m1.small) in one Region (US East). It was minimal yet useful, and it changed how the world thinks about computing…
During my time at AWS, I have always looked for opportunities to work with students. I have delivered over 50 talks at universities across the region, and watching the potential in the room is always a strong motivator. It reminds me of why I do this work, and that the students I meet today may…
Today, we are announcing the general availability of AWS Glue 6.0, delivering 30% lower pricing than previous AWS Glue versions and introducing full support for Apache Iceberg v3 features. AWS Glue 6.0 is built on a fully modernized runtime, Apache Spark 4.1, Python 3.12, and Scala 2.13, delivering faster performance. With this release, AWS Glue…
In the early days of cloud computing, AWS supported intensive learning for builders in a physical space called the AWS Pop-up Lofts in cities worldwide. These spaces were accessible to startup entrepreneurs, developers, and others interested in learning more about AWS for events, meetings, and co-working. With the recent emergence of generative AI, AWS Gen…
Microsoft has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud-Native Application Platforms, which we believe recognizes the platforms organizations rely on to build, deploy, and operate cloud-native applications at scale. This is our third consecutive year positioned as a Leader in this report. Read the report We are proud of this…