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Timestream for InfluxDB Events Now Reach EventBridge
Database state changes from Timestream for InfluxDB can now trigger EventBridge rules, enabling automated responses to lifecycle operations.
RDS for Oracle Adds 26ai, Touting AI/ML Features
Amazon RDS for Oracle now supports Oracle Database 26ai, bringing native AI/ML capabilities and JSON Relational Duality.
AWS Builder Center Sandboxes: Free, but Limited
AWS Builder Center now offers free sandbox environments for workshops, bypassing personal accounts and credit cards. But there are limits.
Amazon Connect adds workforce management for Tasks and Emails
Amazon Connect now forecasts and schedules across voice, chat, tasks, and emails. The catch is in the details.
Aurora DSQL CDC: Real-time streaming, but watch the scale
Aurora DSQL now streams changes to Kinesis. Useful, but the lack of performance impact claims is telling.
Redshift Graviton Instances Expand to Trailing Track
Graviton instances for Redshift are now available on the stable trailing track, offering performance and cost benefits.
Security Hub Network Scanning Confirms Internet Reachability
Security Hub's new network scanning capability moves beyond configuration checks to probe actual internet reachability of your resources.
SageMaker Data Lineage Now Supports IAM Domains
SageMaker Unified Studio adds OpenLineage support for IAM-based domains, but with caveats.
EC2 C8ine Instances Expand to Frankfurt, Boosting Network Performance
AWS adds C8ine instances to Frankfurt, offering improved network throughput for virtual appliances and Telco workloads.