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AWS adds 32-vCPU option and an easier on-ramp to its cloudy desktops
Weirdly, this shows the weakness of hosted Windows with an admission about vidchats Amazon Web Services has flicked the switch on a pair of workstation-grade cloud desktops that, ironically, highlight a problem with the tech.
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AWS to maintain normal collection
LCG and AWS announced a change from previously communicated garbage and recycling collection schedule updates in anticipation of winter weather conditions.
Why CEO Matt Garman is willing to bet AWS on AI
Matt has a really interesting perspective for that kind of conversation since he’s been at AWS for 20 years — he started at Amazon as an intern and was AWS’s original product manager. He’s now the third CEO in just five years,
AWS and General Catalyst partner to speed up development of health-care AI tools
General Catalyst's portfolio companies, starting with Aidoc and Commure, will use AWS' services to build new artificial intelligence solutions.
Ransomware abuses Amazon AWS feature to encrypt S3 buckets
A new ransomware campaign encrypts Amazon S3 buckets using AWS's Server-Side Encryption with Customer Provided Keys (SSE-C) known only to the threat actor, demanding ransoms to receive the decryption key.
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Act fast to blunt a new ransomware attack on AWS S3 buckets
A threat actor is leveraging AWS’s own encryption against victim firms with no way out except paying for decryption keys, says report.
AWS says it’ll invest ‘at least’ $11B to expand data center infrastructure in Georgia
Amazon's cloud computing division says that it plans to invest "at least" $11 billion in Georgia to expand its data center infrastructure.
AWS to invest at least $11B in new Georgia data centers
AWS’ Georgia investment is the latest in a series of 10-figure data center expansion initiatives the company has announced over the past two years. Last April, it detailed a $11 billion plan to build new data centers in Illinois. It’s also investing $35 billion to expand its cloud infrastructure footprint in Virginia.
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AWS CISO On Cybersecurity ‘Baked Into’ Chips, Security Services And Marketplace
AWS cybersecurity leader on security innovation inside Intel, AMD and Apple chips, also Nitro, EC2, services and AWS Marketplace.
Community development initiatives by AWS inaugurated
AWS-India completes community development projects in Meerkhanpet, including a public park and water-purifier system, benefiting local residents.
AWS pledges to spend $5B in Mexico, launches new Mexico server region
Amazon's cloud computing division, said it plans to invest $5 billion in Mexico over the next 15 years as a part of a "long-term commitment" in the region. A portion of that investment is a new server region in Mexico launching today,
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Where Are You, Exactly? AWS and HERE Partnership Helps Determine Critical Vehicle Location Data
Map and cloud giants collaborate to help automakers develop software that hinges on accurate location technology.