You can now simplify your AWS CloudFormation template authoring by inserting references to existing CloudFormation templates using Include Transform. Transforms are declarative statements within CloudFormation templates that instruct CloudFormation how to process your template. Include Transform instructs CloudFormation on where in the main template to inject CloudFormation templates snippets stored in S3 buckets. For example, Read more about AWS CloudFormation Supports Authoring Templates with Code References and Amazon VPC Peering[…]

Amazon Connect is a simple to use, cloud-based contact center service that makes it easy for you to deliver better customer service at lower cost. This new service from Amazon Web Services is based on the same contact center technology used by Amazon customer service associates around the world to power millions of customer conversations. Read more about Introducing Amazon Connect[…]

NICE is pleased to announce the general availability of EnginFrame 2017, our powerful and easy to use web front-end for accessing Technical and Scientific Applications on-premises and in the cloud. Source: Amazon Web Services News NICE EnginFrame 2017 is now available with even simpler AWS integration

AWS has published a new Quick Start that automatically deploys Confluence Data Center into a highly available, secure AWS Cloud environment in less than 30 minutes. Source: Amazon Web Services News New Quick Start deploys Confluence Data Center from Atlassian on the AWS Cloud

AWS has expanded its HIPAA compliance program to include AWS Database Migration Service (DMS). You can now use AWS Database Migration Service to move data between your HIPAA-compliant applications, including protected health information (PHI) under an executed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with AWS. DMS can be used both to migrate data between databases and for Read more about AWS Database Migration Service is now a HIPAA-Eligible Service[…]

You can now view AWS Lambda function policies from the AWS Lambda console. Previously, you needed to use the AWS CLI or SDK to see which services and accounts have permissions to invoke your Lambda functions. You can view Lambda function policies from the Triggers tab of any function. Source: Amazon Web Services News AWS Read more about AWS Lambda Introduces Access Control Enhancements[…]

Today, we made it easier for you to understand the permissions your AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies grant with policy summaries in the IAM console. Instead of reading JSON policy documents, you can scan a table that summarizes the services, actions, resources, and conditions defined in each policy. This summary enables you to Read more about Policy Summaries Make Understanding IAM Policies Easier[…]

Amazon AppStream 2.0 now supports Fleet Auto Scaling to help you optimize your streaming costs. Source: Amazon Web Services News Amazon AppStream 2.0 now supports Fleet Auto Scaling to help you optimize your streaming costs

You can now get an Amazon SNS notification when new Amazon ECS-optimized AMI releases are available. Source: Amazon Web Services News Introducing Notifications for New Amazon ECS-Optimized AMI Releases