Starting today, Amazon DynamoDB encryption at rest is available in 10 additional regions: US West (N. California), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Canada (Central), EU (London), EU (Frankfurt), and South America (Sao Paulo). With the latest release, DynamoDB encryption at rest is now available in 14 regions including EU (Ireland), US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), and US West (Oregon).
Identify Opportunities for Amazon RDS Cost Savings Using AWS Cost Explorer's Reserved Instance (RI) Purchase Recommendations
Starting today, you can access custom Amazon RDS RI purchase recommendations via AWS Cost Explorer, in addition to Amazon EC2 recommendations.
AWS CloudHSM is Now Available in AWS GovCloud (US) Region
AWS CloudHSM is a cloud-based hardware security module (HSM) that enables you to easily generate and use your own encryption keys on the AWS Cloud. With this launch, CloudHSM is now available in AWS GovCloud (US). With CloudHSM, you can manage your own encryption keys using FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated HSMs.
Introducing AWS Blockchain Templates for Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric
AWS Blockchain Templates provide a fast and easy way to create and deploy secure blockchain networks using open source frameworks. Blockchain is a technology that makes it possible to build applications where multiple parties can record transactions without the need for a trusted, central authority to ensure that transactions are verified and secure. Blockchain enables this by establishing a peer-to-peer network where each participant in the network has access to a shared ledger where the transactions are recorded. These transactions are by design, immutable and independently verifiable.
Introducing the Registry of Open Data on AWS (RODA)
The Registry of Open Data on AWS (RODA) makes it easy for people to find datasets that are publicly available through AWS. When data is shared on AWS, anyone can analyze it without needing to download or store it, which allows users to spend more time on analysis rather than acquisition. RODA is available now at https://registry.opendata.aws/
Philips says LED horticultural lighting makes a rosier rose
A newly tuned light recipe has improved the quality among growers in Holland.
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Osram Opto adds IR LEDs for interior and exterior automotive applications
Safety and convenience applications for autos are enabled by infrared LEDs in differing spectral bands, and a selection of different beam patterns broadens the range of usage scenarios.
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AWS Elemental MediaLive Adds Support for RTMP and RTMPS Outputs
With AWS Elemental MediaLive you can now output live channels as RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) and RTMPS, which is the encrypted version of the protocol (Secure, over SSL/TLS). RTMP is the preferred protocol for sending live streams to popular social platforms which means you can send live channel content to social and sharing platforms in a secure and reliable way while continuing to stream to your own website, app or network.
Announcing 4 Free Digital Training Courses on New AWS Services
We are excited to announce the addition of four new free digital courses to our online training portfolio. These courses introduce security and machine learning services launched at April’s AWS Summit in San Francisco.
Fraunhofer says its new OLED bracelet can heal wounds
Like LED chipmakers, the OLED world is targeting new health-related markets. Both technologies continue to move beyond illumination.
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