AWS machine learning

Machine learning provides the foundation for many Amazon AI technologies, including SageMaker and DeepLens. Here's how you can use AWS machine learning technology to help your enterprise enable analysis and predictions for a variety of use cases.

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News 08 Dec 2020
Amazon SageMaker Clarify aims to mitigate bias in machine learning

AWS looks to tackle machine learning bias with a new a new tool that works with Amazon SageMaker products to help developers and users better detect and eliminate AI bias. Continue Reading
Feature 30 Dec 2019
AWS AI tools focus on developers

AWS sells many AI products, tools and services aimed at developers, including several for AI newcomers, such as DeepRacer, DeepLens and DeepComposer. Continue Reading

Tip 01 Jun 2022

Compare EKS vs. self-managed Kubernetes on AWS

AWS users face a choice when deploying Kubernetes: run it themselves on EC2 or let Amazon do the heavy lifting with EKS. See which approach best fits your organization's needs. Continue Reading
Quiz 02 Jul 2021

In search of AWS Solutions Architect preparation?

Think you're ready for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification exam? Test your knowledge with these 12 questions, and assess your test readiness. Continue Reading
Answer 28 May 2021

When should you use AWS IAM roles vs. users?

Access management is critical to securing the cloud. Understand the differences between AWS IAM roles and users to properly restrict access to AWS resources. Continue Reading
Feature 21 Apr 2021

Experts raise privacy concerns over Amazon fleet surveillance

Amazon said its van monitoring system is designed solely for driver safety. But many industry experts have concerns regarding the program and its wider privacy implication. Continue Reading
Feature 06 Apr 2021

Here's why Amazon's global expansion won't come easy

Amazon would like to strengthen its global footprint, but the e-commerce giant faces roadblocks and challenges today that did not exist in the company's formative years. Continue Reading
Feature 05 Apr 2021

How Amazon became a force in SMB lending

Amazon has upped its game with small business lending and credit options for its top merchants, showing more willingness to partner with financial services' biggest names. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Mar 2021

Amazon Care expands as demand for big tech regulation grows

Amazon expands its healthcare delivery service Amazon Care against the growing interest in telehealth and the growing intensity of big tech regulation. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Feb 2021

Is construction Amazon's next target for disruption?

Amazon has already made inroads into the construction industry and experts speculate that there will be more to come. Construction companies, among the digital laggards, must adapt to the digital era to survive. Continue Reading
Feature 13 Jan 2021

Amazon's impact on publishing transforms the book industry

Amazon changed the way we publish, purchase and read books. Publishing experts said they expect more industry disruption to come. Continue Reading
Feature 19 Nov 2020

How Amazon and COVID-19 influence 2020 seasonal hiring trends

Retail and logistics companies must adapt their hiring strategies to compete with Amazon and respond to the pandemic's effect on shopping habits. Continue Reading
Feature 21 Sep 2020

New Amazon grocery stores run on computer vision, apps

Amazon dives deeper into the grocery business with its first 'new concept' grocery store, driven by automation, computer vision and sensors. Continue Reading
Feature 28 Aug 2020

Amazon's sustainability initiatives: Half empty or half full?

Amazon's public perception and investment profile are at stake as altruism and self-interest mix in its efforts to become a more sustainable company. Continue Reading
Feature 07 Aug 2020

How Amazon launched the warehouse robotics industry

In 2012, the warehouse robotics industry consisted of Kiva Systems, the sole supplier to serve all e-commerce companies. When Amazon devoured Kiva, a wellspring of startups bubbled up in response. Continue Reading
Feature 10 Jul 2020

Learn the scope of Amazon subscription services

Prime is just one of Amazon's many membership offerings. Learn the features and fees of Amazon subscriptions to understand this business unit. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Jun 2020

Amazon healthcare initiatives wake up an industry slow to change

Amazon's entrance into healthcare pushes established healthcare businesses to address and improve longstanding logistical and technological issues. Continue Reading
Feature 14 May 2020

What Amazon's culture and practices can teach your company

Amazon has set a standard for workplace innovation that many firms aim to emulate. But experts advise executives to adjust insights from Amazon to fit their organizations' needs. Continue Reading
Feature 05 May 2020

Break down the components of Amazon's retail business

Scan this overview of Amazon's various retail business units, from online platforms to brick-and-mortar stores, to understand what makes the company a dominant force in retail. Continue Reading
Feature 28 Apr 2020

AWS ARM-based chips could shift microprocessor market

Amazon confronts cloud rivals with microprocessor designs. AWS ARM-based A1 instances offer high processing for lower costs and improved utilization. Continue Reading
News 08 Apr 2020

COVID-19 ups the fight against Amazon package 'porch pirates'

Many unlucky online shoppers have fallen prey to 'porch pirates' who steal packages from outside their homes. It's a problem that could be exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
Feature 06 Apr 2020

Amazon bets big on last mile delivery service improvements

Amazon has made a significant investment in building out its last mile delivery services to grab a piece of the growing grocery delivery market. Continue Reading
Feature 02 Apr 2020

Amazon moves into autonomous vehicle market

Amazon aims to lower transportation costs and complete the last mile of delivery with autonomous technology. COVID-19 could accelerate its adoption. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Mar 2020

Amazon in Europe -- German retailers demand better terms

German third-party sellers have challenged Amazon business practices. Here's how it may lead to changes that influence Amazon's growth across Europe. Continue Reading
Feature 23 Mar 2020

Amazon smart devices to expand in homes and businesses

Amazon's smart devices range from kitchen appliances to AI-powered assistants. Find out how the tech giant plans to extend its reach into more settings and capabilities. Continue Reading
Feature 18 Mar 2020

Coronavirus disruption frays Amazon supply chain

Even as orders increase, disruption from the new coronavirus outbreak could have big consequences for smaller, third-party sellers on Amazon, as they will be punished for stock outages. Continue Reading
Feature 04 Mar 2020

5 stories on the Amazon effect across industries and society

Amazon drives economic, tech and social change. See our coverage of the company's broad impact and growth strategy with these five stories. Continue Reading
Feature 18 Feb 2020

Amazon grocery strategy could shake up food retail industry

Amazon is a small player in the grocery store industry but one with increasing influence. It already has considerable technical innovations under its belt that have forced competitors to respond. Continue Reading
Feature 04 Feb 2020

Amazon's environmental impact delivers climate change concerns

Consumers are accustomed to free and fast delivery from Amazon and other e-tailers, but the convenience of online shopping comes at a cost to the environment. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Jan 2020

New themed Amazon pop-up stores built on consumer data

In its never-ending quest to establish unique physical locations, Amazon has plans to launch a chain of themed pop-up stores that will focus on a specific product category or trend. Continue Reading
News 09 Jan 2020

AWS security faces challenges after a decade of dominance

After a decade of dominating the public cloud market and influencing cloud security, AWS is faced with new challenges stemming from old problems and increasing competition. Continue Reading
Blog Post 31 Dec 2019

AWS month in review: An AWS re:Invent recap of overlooked roll outs

It's almost impossible to keep up with all the services and capabilities AWS trots out for its annual re:Invent conference. Catch up on Amazon cloud updates you missed with this AWS re:Invent recap. Continue Reading
Feature 30 Dec 2019

AWS AI tools focus on developers

AWS sells many AI products, tools and services aimed at developers, including several for AI newcomers, such as DeepRacer, DeepLens and DeepComposer. Continue Reading
Video 27 Dec 2019

Set up a Jupyter notebook on AWS with this tutorial

AWS machine learning capabilities relies on the Jupyter Notebook tool. Follow this video tutorial to learn how to set up a Jupyter notebook on Amazon EMR. Continue Reading
Tip 26 Dec 2019

Perform an AWS security assessment with these tips and tools

Cloud security is an ongoing process that demands regular checks for potential vulnerabilities. Use tools such as Amazon Inspector to perform frequent and thorough cloud security assessments. Continue Reading
Feature 26 Dec 2019

Follow these experts' advice on AWS migration best practices

Before you migrate to the AWS cloud, learn from those who've made the move before. These migration best practices cover resource planning, costs, testing and more. Continue Reading
Tip 24 Dec 2019

Compare AWS CDK vs. CloudFormation, and the state of IaC on AWS

Infrastructure as code has become an essential part of the cloud development process. Learn how the AWS CDK addresses the weaknesses of CloudFormation and improves automation on AWS. Continue Reading
Feature 23 Dec 2019

Amazon healthcare strategy is built on pilot projects

Amazon may be known as an online retail giant. But the company has its sights set on something else: healthcare. Continue Reading
Tip 23 Dec 2019

AWS monitoring best practices extend beyond CloudWatch

AWS users can choose from a range of native tools to monitor their environments -- but, ultimately, a combination of these services will produce the best results. Continue Reading
News 20 Dec 2019

How Amazon HR influences hiring trends

Amazon recently reached the 750,000 employee mark. As the company gets larger, so does its potential to shape wages and hiring. But its HR influence is a matter of debate. Continue Reading
News 19 Dec 2019

AWS storage changes the game inside, outside data centers

Long-term influence of Amazon storage centers on S3 API for object systems and extends to pricing, data durability and IT infrastructure planning and decision-making. Continue Reading
Tip 18 Dec 2019

AWS security groups vs. network ACLs and other AWS firewalls

Protect your AWS cloud environment with these Amazon firewall services. Learn how security groups and network ACLs work, along with other key AWS firewall options. Continue Reading
Tip 18 Dec 2019

Use EventBridge to unlock AWS event-driven architecture

Amazon EventBridge improves serverless capabilities on AWS. Learn the differences between EventBridge and CloudWatch Events and how to get the most out of event-driven applications. Continue Reading
News 17 Dec 2019

How Amazon customer experience became e-commerce standard

Amazon made personalization, one-click shopping, quick shipping and easy returns de facto standards for all B2C and now, B2B businesses. Read about how the company did it, and what's next. Continue Reading
News 16 Dec 2019

Government Amazon antitrust inquiries scrutinize market dominance

The federal government and states are examining whether Amazon stifles competition and violates antitrust laws. The inquiries could result in action such as breakup of the tech giant. Continue Reading
News 16 Dec 2019

Amazon's growth strategy could target 5 key markets

Amazon could move well beyond its core e-commerce and cloud services businesses in pursuit of growth, targeting markets such as publishing, health care and travel. Continue Reading
Tip 16 Dec 2019

Set up a data lake on AWS with Lake Formation

Modern businesses must organize an unprecedent amount of information. Find out how AWS Lake Formation can help your business manage and analyze high volumes of data. Continue Reading
News 16 Dec 2019

Amazon supply chain model disrupts entire industry

Amazon has conditioned consumers to get goods as quickly as possible, which has affected the global supply chain industry from top to bottom, including inventory management and logistics. Continue Reading
Feature 13 Dec 2019

Amazon stores struggle to move from the cloud to solid ground

Looking for new kingdoms to conquer, Amazon is aggressively moving into physical retail locations. This time the e-commerce giant may face tougher competition. Continue Reading
Tip 13 Dec 2019

Prepare for an AWS outage with these preventative steps

Set up the proper data protection and recovery measures before a cloud outage hits. Follow these backup and disaster recovery tips to keep workloads running during and after an outage. Continue Reading
News 10 Dec 2019

AWS seeks niche in the cloud UC market

AWS could play a bigger role in the cloud UC market in 2020 and beyond by targeting developers and existing AWS customers. Continue Reading
News 09 Dec 2019

National Australia Bank cashes in on AWS training and certification

Structured training got nearly 1,000 National Australia Bank employees certified on AWS, while AWS-honed tactics such as two-pizza teams can help enterprises build up cloud know-how. Continue Reading
Tip 05 Dec 2019

Overcome these VMware Cloud on AWS migration challenges

Plan ahead for a VMware-to-AWS cloud migration with this breakdown on common challenges organizations face during the move to VMware Cloud on AWS, and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
News 05 Dec 2019

New AWS cost management tool, instance tactics to cut cloud bills

AWS users like Lyft and Salesforce have figured out how to keep their cloud costs as low as possible, and a new cloud management tool from Amazon aims to help others do the same. Continue Reading
Conference Coverage 04 Dec 2019

A complete guide to AWS re:Invent 2019

AWS re:Invent is one of the biggest cloud and IT events of the year. Use this AWS conference guide to get the latest news and expert analysis before, during and after the show. Continue Reading
News 03 Dec 2019

AWS Outposts brings hybrid cloud support -- but only for Amazon

AWS hybrid cloud support has arrived with the release of Outposts, but Amazon takes a different tack on multi-cloud and forbids co-branding partners from so much as using the term. Continue Reading
News 03 Dec 2019

AWS moves into quantum computing services with Braket

Amazon joined IBM, Google and Microsoft in the emerging quantum computing market this week with the Amazon Braket managed service along with a new quantum computing research center. Continue Reading
Blog Post 26 Nov 2019

AWS month in review: Explore the CloudFormation CLI, Savings Plans

This month, Amazon added the AWS CloudFormation CLI and registry, which should increase the scope of resources supported in CloudFormation. The cloud provider also added a Savings Plan pricing ... Continue Reading
Tip 26 Nov 2019

Break down CloudFormation vs. Terraform for AWS deployments

CloudFormation is AWS' native infrastructure-as-code tool but many devs -- especially those working in multi-cloud environments -- prefer Terraform. Learn the differences between the two. Continue Reading
News 25 Nov 2019

AWS rejects Elasticsearch trademark lawsuit claims

AWS' response to Elasticsearch's trademark infringement lawsuit denies the allegations, but experts say a settlement is likely and justifiably in the cards. Continue Reading
Tip 21 Nov 2019

Get to know these AWS hybrid cloud storage and architecture services

Use this breakdown to build a hybrid cloud strategy. Learn the ins and outs of AWS' hybrid cloud capabilities, from AWS Snowball devices to AWS Outposts and VMware Cloud on AWS. Continue Reading
Feature 14 Nov 2019

AWS SysOps certification exam guide outlines admin responsibility

In this book excerpt from "AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate All-in-One Exam Guide," review the best practices for OS and application security on AWS. Continue Reading
Tip 14 Nov 2019

AWS data lake and data warehouse options for the cloud

Get ready for data analytics in the cloud. Learn the best ways to handle your data on AWS. Distinguish between data lakes and data warehouse services on AWS and how they work. Continue Reading
Feature 08 Nov 2019

AWS should address these key challenges at re:Invent 2019

AWS has flooded its catalog with services, but enterprises still struggle with the gaps that remain. Find out which pain points cloud experts want AWS to address at re:Invent this year. Continue Reading
Feature 07 Nov 2019

Experts expect AWS re:Invent 2019 to spotlight AI, security and more

Re:Invent 2019 will yet again be heavy on product rollouts. Get ready for the show with a rundown on the topics and technologies our experts predict AWS will spotlight. Continue Reading
Tip 05 Nov 2019

Amazon SNS vs. other push notification services

It can be difficult for developers to enable push notifications across platforms. These messaging services from AWS, Google and Microsoft meet that need but have different strengths. Continue Reading
Blog Post 31 Oct 2019

AWS month in review: Amazon rolls out RDS on VMware, loses JEDI deal

This month, AWS expanded its hybrid cloud capabilities with RDS on VMware but lost out on the JEDI cloud contract. It also added new EC2 instances with larger network and memory capacity. Continue Reading
Tip 31 Oct 2019

Use CloudWatch Container Insights to troubleshoot ECS, EKS

Ensure container-based apps run properly in AWS with CloudWatch Container Insights. Discover how to set up and use this feature for detailed assessments of ECS or EKS workloads. Continue Reading
Answer 29 Oct 2019

How can you prevent a cloud data breach in your AWS environment?

Get a cloud expert's take on the technical factors involved in the Capital One data breach that exposed sensitive data of millions of the bank's customers. Continue Reading
Tip 24 Oct 2019

How AWS VPC Traffic Mirroring works

Solve cloud network traffic issues with VPC Traffic Mirroring. Breakdown how traffic mirroring works and how it can boost monitoring and security practices in your AWS environment. Continue Reading
Feature 22 Oct 2019

How to get the most out of AWS re:Invent 2019

Get the lowdown on this year's re:Invent before you go. With tips on travel logistics, session reservations and social outings, you'll be ready to maximize your time in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
Tip 21 Oct 2019

How VPC networking changes affect AWS Lambda

AWS' old approach to connecting an enterprise's VPC to Lambda was inefficient and added complexity. Learn how the updated model attempts to address those shortcomings. Continue Reading
Tip 18 Oct 2019

Compare CloudWatch vs. Datadog and New Relic for AWS monitoring

Amazon CloudWatch continues to be a go-to monitoring tool for AWS resources, but hybrid cloud users can benefit from third-party options, such as Datadog and New Relic. Continue Reading
Tip 18 Oct 2019

Reduce AWS operational issues with OpsCenter

Centralize operations on AWS with Systems Manager OpsCenter. Learn how to create OpsItems, connect them to AWS resources and solve operations issues in your AWS environment. Continue Reading
News 17 Oct 2019

AWS launches RDS on VMware as hybrid cloud picture evolves

VMware customers can now run AWS' Relational Database Service in their on-premises clusters, in a move that provides another option for hybrid cloud computing. Continue Reading
News 16 Oct 2019

AWS' open source entreaties now include cloud credits

AWS will offer promotional cloud credits to open source project maintainers that meet certain criteria. The move comes after repeated tensions with some companies. Continue Reading
News 15 Oct 2019

Amazon wraps Oracle to AWS migration, looks to poach workloads

Amazon has moved its consumer division's IT operations off of Oracle's database and onto AWS services, a towering effort that gives it a calling card to attract highly critical enterprise workloads. Continue Reading
Answer 14 Oct 2019

What AWS testing tools and services are available?

There are many tools available on the AWS Marketplace for QA testing, making it difficult to determine where to begin. What should an enterprise look for when choosing among QA tools? Continue Reading
Tip 11 Oct 2019

Amplify improvements streamline AWS mobile app development

Once just an open source Java library, AWS Amplify is now a full-fledged AWS mobile app development platform. Learn how it works and how it compares to Google Firebase. Continue Reading
News 10 Oct 2019

AWS ups the ante to win SAP cloud ERP workloads

New AWS high-memory instances geared for SAP ERP implementations reflect an ongoing push by hyperscalers for these lucrative workloads. But many SAP customers are early in their move to the cloud. Continue Reading
Feature 07 Oct 2019

A go-to AWS migration checklist for DevOps-ready enterprises

Follow this checklist to prepare for a cloud migration and optimize DevOps practices. The steps include advice on tools and practices to support the move to an IaaS model or higher-level AWS offerings. Continue Reading
Tip 03 Oct 2019

Compare AWS CodePipeline vs. Jenkins for CI/CD

Jenkins has more than a thousand third-party integrations, whereas AWS CodePipeline ties you closer to Amazon's cloud. Compare Jenkins and CodePipeline for cost, usability and versatility. Continue Reading
News 01 Oct 2019

AWS faces Elasticsearch lawsuit for trademark infringement

In a new lawsuit, Elasticsearch alleges that AWS committed trademark infringement and false advertising in connection with services associated with Elasticsearch, the popular search and analytics platform. Continue Reading
Blog Post 30 Sep 2019

AWS updates: Amazon QLDB hits, S3 expands, new instances arrive

This month AWS finally went live with Amazon QLDB. The AWS ledger database is another way for users to tailor data storage to their needs on the platform. AWS also introduced same-region S3 ... Continue Reading
Tip 30 Sep 2019

AWS Ground Station aims to lower satellite data costs

AWS Ground Station is Amazon's foray into satellite communications. Learn how one data and analytics company is using this satellite data transmission service. Continue Reading
Tip 30 Sep 2019

Tailor and create compliance rules with this AWS Config tutorial

Get started with this guide to AWS Config rules. Learn how to customize AWS Config managed rules with CloudFormation and create new rules with AWS Lambda. Continue Reading
Feature 27 Sep 2019

What AWS users can learn from the Capital One breach

Don't want to be on the nightly news? Protect sensitive data with cloud security best practices gleaned from what Capital One did wrong -- and what it got right -- during the breach. Continue Reading
Tip 27 Sep 2019

Evaluate AWS Glue vs. Data Pipeline for cloud-native ETL

There's more than one ETL option for AWS-hosted apps. Choose between Glue's managed service, Data Pipeline's range of supported data sources and Batch's asynchronous operations. Continue Reading
Tip 25 Sep 2019

Set up continuous compliance on AWS with Config managed rules

It's difficult to meet cloud compliance demands with manual practices. Establish a continuous compliance posture with AWS Config managed rules and best practices. Continue Reading
Tip 24 Sep 2019

When to use AWS OpsWorks vs. CloudFormation or Elastic Beanstalk

There are multiple ways to define and deploy resources on AWS. Break down when to use the different AWS configuration management tools and how they integrate together. Continue Reading
Tip 18 Sep 2019

Review latest investments to AWS' machine learning platform

Improved deep learning capabilities lead this machine learning roundup. Learn how AWS is targeting both machine-learning-savvy developers and data scientists. Continue Reading
Feature 13 Sep 2019

Set AWS security automation in motion with these practices

Enterprises need to continuously improve their cloud security posture. Catch up on the latest expert advice on AWS security tools and practices. Continue Reading
News 13 Sep 2019

New details emerge about AWS Outposts as launch nears

AWS Outposts will ship later this year. In advance of that launch, AWS has given customers a sense of what they can expect from the first release of the private, on-premises version of its public cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
Video 10 Sep 2019

Follow this AWS Fargate tutorial to deploy a containerized app

New to containers on AWS? Learn how to navigate the Amazon ECS Management Console to configure the proper container orchestration in this simple AWS Fargate example. Continue Reading
Opinion 09 Sep 2019

Prepare for cloud security and shared responsibility

Organizations that move to the cloud must prepare to adapt their security playbooks. Learn how AWS' shared responsibility model complicates cloud security. Continue Reading
Blog Post 30 Aug 2019

AWS month in review: AWS time series forecasting service is GA

In August, Amazon Forecast, an AWS time series forecasting service, and Lake Formation became available to all users. The services should improve users' machine learning and data lake capabilities ... Continue Reading
Tip 28 Aug 2019

Unlock hybrid cloud with this AWS Transit Gateway integration

AWS Direct Connect should be a much more attractive service for enterprises due to some recent changes. See how these upgrades can simplify your hybrid architecture. Continue Reading
Video 28 Aug 2019

How to use batch operations to process S3 objects

AWS ops pros can use Amazon S3 Batch Operations to process and move high volumes of objects between buckets. Find out how Batch Operations on AWS works with this video tutorial. Continue Reading
Tip 28 Aug 2019

Kick-start AWS cost reduction with these tools and techniques

Never turn your back on a cloud deployment. Learn how to tame AWS bills through capacity planning and governance practices, relying on CloudFormation, Cost Explorer and other AWS products. Continue Reading
Infographic 27 Aug 2019

Navigate AWS storage options through the years

Storage services were foundational to AWS' early success and remain central to customers' cloud strategies today. Visualize the growth and usage of AWS storage with this infographic. Continue Reading
Feature 26 Aug 2019

Know the performance hang-ups of AWS' IaC tool

AWS customers and industry experts have reported a range of CloudFormation concerns. Take a closer look at the issues surrounding the native IaC tool and AWS' response to frustrations. Continue Reading
Tip 20 Aug 2019

Implement serverless architecture on AWS without Lambda

Serverless on AWS isn't all about Lambda. In fact, many of the services developers use often -- such as S3, Aurora and others -- can fit into serverless orchestration patterns. Continue Reading