Today, AWS Clean Rooms announces support for cross-region data collaboration. This launch enables companies and their partners to easily collaborate with data sources stored in different regions, without having to move, copy, or share their underlying data.

With AWS Clean Rooms support for cross-region data collaboration, organizations can collaborate with their partners by leveraging datasets stored in regions outside of their own. Companies can collaborate with data sources stored in different AWS and Snowflake Regions from where their collaboration is hosted, eliminating the need to move or replicate data across regions to collaborate with their partners. Collaboration creators can control where their analysis results are delivered by configuring a set of allowed regions, helping each collaborator comply with applicable data residency requirements and sovereignty laws. For example, a media publisher with data stored in US East (N. Virginia) can collaborate with an advertising partner whose data resides in EU Central (Frankfurt) without building additional data pipelines or sharing underlying data with one another.

With AWS Clean Rooms, customers can create a secure data clean room in minutes and collaborate with any company on AWS or Snowflake to generate unique insights about advertising campaigns, investment decisions, and research and development. For more information about the AWS Regions where AWS Clean Rooms is available, see the AWS Regions table. To learn more about collaborating with AWS Clean Rooms, visit AWS Clean Rooms.

 

​Today, AWS Clean Rooms announces support for cross-region data collaboration. This launch enables companies and their partners to easily collaborate with data sources stored in different regions, without having to move, copy, or share their underlying data. With AWS Clean Rooms support for cross-region data collaboration, organizations can collaborate with their partners by leveraging datasets stored in regions outside of their own. Companies can collaborate with data sources stored in different AWS and Snowflake Regions from where their collaboration is hosted, eliminating the need to move or replicate data across regions to collaborate with their partners. Collaboration creators can control where their analysis results are delivered by configuring a set of allowed regions, helping each collaborator comply with applicable data residency requirements and sovereignty laws. For example, a media publisher with data stored in US East (N. Virginia) can collaborate with an advertising partner whose data resides in EU Central (Frankfurt) without building additional data pipelines or sharing underlying data with one another. With AWS Clean Rooms, customers can create a secure data clean room in minutes and collaborate with any company on AWS or Snowflake to generate unique insights about advertising campaigns, investment decisions, and research and development. For more information about the AWS Regions where AWS Clean Rooms is available, see the AWS Regions table. To learn more about collaborating with AWS Clean Rooms, visit AWS Clean Rooms.  

EC2 Image Builder now automatically disables pipelines after consecutive failures and allows customers to configure custom log groups for image pipelines. These capabilities address common operational needs including improved control over pipeline execution, enhanced customization options for logging requirements, and better visibility.

Image Builder pipelines are used to automate the creation, testing, and distribution of custom images across your AWS infrastructure. With the new automatic disablement feature, you can configure pipelines to stop execution after a specified number of consecutive failures, preventing creation of unnecessary resources and reducing costs from repeatedly failed builds. Additionally, you can also configure custom log groups for pipelines with specific log retention periods and encryption settings that align with your organizational policies, providing you enhanced customization options for logging and better visibility. These enhancements collectively provide greater control and efficiency in managing your image building processes.

These capabilities are available to all customers at no additional costs, in all AWS commercial regions including AWS China (Beijing) Region, operated by Sinnet, AWS China (Ningxia) Region, operated by NWCD, and AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.

You can get started from the EC2 Image Builder Console, CLI, API, CloudFormation, or CDK, and learn more in the EC2 Image Builder documentation.

 

​EC2 Image Builder now automatically disables pipelines after consecutive failures and allows customers to configure custom log groups for image pipelines. These capabilities address common operational needs including improved control over pipeline execution, enhanced customization options for logging requirements, and better visibility. Image Builder pipelines are used to automate the creation, testing, and distribution of custom images across your AWS infrastructure. With the new automatic disablement feature, you can configure pipelines to stop execution after a specified number of consecutive failures, preventing creation of unnecessary resources and reducing costs from repeatedly failed builds. Additionally, you can also configure custom log groups for pipelines with specific log retention periods and encryption settings that align with your organizational policies, providing you enhanced customization options for logging and better visibility. These enhancements collectively provide greater control and efficiency in managing your image building processes. These capabilities are available to all customers at no additional costs, in all AWS commercial regions including AWS China (Beijing) Region, operated by Sinnet, AWS China (Ningxia) Region, operated by NWCD, and AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. You can get started from the EC2 Image Builder Console, CLI, API, CloudFormation, or CDK, and learn more in the EC2 Image Builder documentation.  

Amazon Connect now provides agents with generative AI-powered email conversation overviews, suggested actions, and responses. This enables agents to handle emails more efficiently, and customers to receive faster, more consistent support. For example, when a customer emails about a refund request, Amazon Connect automatically provides key details about the customer’s purchase history, recommends a refund resolution step-by-step guide, and generates an email response to help resolve the contact quickly.

To enable this feature, add the Amazon Q in Connect block to your flows before an email contact is assigned to your agent. You can customize the outputs of your email generative AI-powered assistant by adding knowledge bases and defining your prompts to guide the AI agent with generating responses that match your company’s language, tone, and policies for consistent customer service.

This new feature is available in all AWS regions where Amazon Q in Connect is available. To learn more and get started, refer to the help documentation, pricing page, or visit the Amazon Connect website.

 

​Amazon Connect now provides agents with generative AI-powered email conversation overviews, suggested actions, and responses. This enables agents to handle emails more efficiently, and customers to receive faster, more consistent support. For example, when a customer emails about a refund request, Amazon Connect automatically provides key details about the customer’s purchase history, recommends a refund resolution step-by-step guide, and generates an email response to help resolve the contact quickly. To enable this feature, add the Amazon Q in Connect block to your flows before an email contact is assigned to your agent. You can customize the outputs of your email generative AI-powered assistant by adding knowledge bases and defining your prompts to guide the AI agent with generating responses that match your company’s language, tone, and policies for consistent customer service. This new feature is available in all AWS regions where Amazon Q in Connect is available. To learn more and get started, refer to the help documentation, pricing page, or visit the Amazon Connect website.  

AWS Directory Service now supports IPv6 connectivity for Managed Microsoft AD and AD Connector. The IPv6 capabilities allow customers to deploy directories with IPv4-only, IPv6-only, or dual-stack configurations, helping organizations meet government mandates and standardize on next-generation Internet protocol.

The IPv6 support helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, including U.S. federal agencies’ mandate to transition to IPv6 by 2025, while eliminating dual-protocol network complexity. This enables organizations to modernize their network infrastructure and comply with evolving security standards without maintaining separate IPv4 and IPv6 network stacks.

Customers can upgrade existing IPv4-only directories to dual-stack by enabling IPv6 in VPC subnets, then adding IPv6 support through the Directory Service Management Console. IPv6 capabilities are available in all AWS Directory Service regions, with IPv6 accessible through Console, CLI, and API.

To learn more, see the AWS Directory Service documentation.

 

​AWS Directory Service now supports IPv6 connectivity for Managed Microsoft AD and AD Connector. The IPv6 capabilities allow customers to deploy directories with IPv4-only, IPv6-only, or dual-stack configurations, helping organizations meet government mandates and standardize on next-generation Internet protocol. The IPv6 support helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, including U.S. federal agencies’ mandate to transition to IPv6 by 2025, while eliminating dual-protocol network complexity. This enables organizations to modernize their network infrastructure and comply with evolving security standards without maintaining separate IPv4 and IPv6 network stacks. Customers can upgrade existing IPv4-only directories to dual-stack by enabling IPv6 in VPC subnets, then adding IPv6 support through the Directory Service Management Console. IPv6 capabilities are available in all AWS Directory Service regions, with IPv6 accessible through Console, CLI, and API. To learn more, see the AWS Directory Service documentation.  

Today, Amazon GameLift Servers launched new console capabilities that let you view and connect to individual fleet instances. The EC2 and Container Fleet Detail pages have a new Instances tab to see a list of instances associated with a fleet. For each instance, there is an instance details page that displays metadata in a human-readable format (data also available via Amazon GameLift Server APIs). From the list and detail views, you can invoke the connect button, open a modal, and launch AWS CloudShell to start an SSM session directly into that instance.

These console improvements give hands-on tools to debug, inspect, and resolve issues faster. Instead of relying on external tooling or guesswork, directly investigate host performance, pull recent game server logs, or diagnose issues such as network configuration and instance health – all from within the Amazon GameLift Servers Console. This reduces turnaround time when troubleshooting and enhances visibility into what’s happening “under the hood” of a game server fleet.

SSM in Console is available in Amazon GameLift Servers supported regions, except AWS China. For more information, visit the Amazon GameLift Servers documentation.

 

​Today, Amazon GameLift Servers launched new console capabilities that let you view and connect to individual fleet instances. The EC2 and Container Fleet Detail pages have a new Instances tab to see a list of instances associated with a fleet. For each instance, there is an instance details page that displays metadata in a human-readable format (data also available via Amazon GameLift Server APIs). From the list and detail views, you can invoke the connect button, open a modal, and launch AWS CloudShell to start an SSM session directly into that instance. These console improvements give hands-on tools to debug, inspect, and resolve issues faster. Instead of relying on external tooling or guesswork, directly investigate host performance, pull recent game server logs, or diagnose issues such as network configuration and instance health – all from within the Amazon GameLift Servers Console. This reduces turnaround time when troubleshooting and enhances visibility into what’s happening “under the hood” of a game server fleet. SSM in Console is available in Amazon GameLift Servers supported regions, except AWS China. For more information, visit the Amazon GameLift Servers documentation.  

This new standardized interface allows developers to analyze, transform, and deploy production-ready AI agents directly in their preferred development environment.

Get started with AgentCore faster and more easily with one-click installation that integrates Agentic IDEs like Kiro and AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, and Amazon Q Developer CLI). Use natural language to iteratively develop your agent, including transforming agent logic to work with the AgentCore SDK and deploying your agent into development accounts.

The open-source MCP server is available globally via GitHub.

To get started, visit the AgentCore MCP Server GitHub repository for documentation and installation instructions. You can also learn more about this launch in our blog. For more information about Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and it’s services visit the News Blog and explore in-depth implementation details in the AgentCore documentation. For pricing information, visit the Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Pricing.

 

​This new standardized interface allows developers to analyze, transform, and deploy production-ready AI agents directly in their preferred development environment. Get started with AgentCore faster and more easily with one-click installation that integrates Agentic IDEs like Kiro and AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, and Amazon Q Developer CLI). Use natural language to iteratively develop your agent, including transforming agent logic to work with the AgentCore SDK and deploying your agent into development accounts. The open-source MCP server is available globally via GitHub. To get started, visit the AgentCore MCP Server GitHub repository for documentation and installation instructions. You can also learn more about this launch in our blog. For more information about Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and it’s services visit the News Blog and explore in-depth implementation details in the AgentCore documentation. For pricing information, visit the Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Pricing.  

AWS Directory Service now enables customers to upgrade Managed Microsoft AD from Standard to Enterprise Edition programmatically through the UpdateDirectorySetup API. The self-service edition upgrade eliminates the need for support tickets when scaling Managed Microsoft AD directories.

The API-driven Standard to Enterprise Edition upgrade removes operational barriers that previously required coordinating maintenance windows with AWS support, enabling on-demand directory scaling with automated pre-upgrade snapshots and sequential domain controller upgrades. This streamlined process ensures data protection through automatic backup creation before upgrades begin, while the sequential upgrade approach maintains directory availability throughout the process.

Organizations can now scale their directory infrastructure in response to growing user bases or expanding application requirements without the delays associated with traditional support-driven upgrade processes. The programmatic approach enables integration with existing automation frameworks and infrastructure-as-code deployments.
Directory size upgrades are available in all AWS Directory Service regions through the AWS SDK, providing consistent upgrade capabilities across global deployments.

To learn more, see the AWS Directory Service documentation and UpdateDirectorySetup API reference.

 

​AWS Directory Service now enables customers to upgrade Managed Microsoft AD from Standard to Enterprise Edition programmatically through the UpdateDirectorySetup API. The self-service edition upgrade eliminates the need for support tickets when scaling Managed Microsoft AD directories. The API-driven Standard to Enterprise Edition upgrade removes operational barriers that previously required coordinating maintenance windows with AWS support, enabling on-demand directory scaling with automated pre-upgrade snapshots and sequential domain controller upgrades. This streamlined process ensures data protection through automatic backup creation before upgrades begin, while the sequential upgrade approach maintains directory availability throughout the process. Organizations can now scale their directory infrastructure in response to growing user bases or expanding application requirements without the delays associated with traditional support-driven upgrade processes. The programmatic approach enables integration with existing automation frameworks and infrastructure-as-code deployments. Directory size upgrades are available in all AWS Directory Service regions through the AWS SDK, providing consistent upgrade capabilities across global deployments. To learn more, see the AWS Directory Service documentation and UpdateDirectorySetup API reference.  

AWS Config advanced queries and aggregators are now available in Asia Pacific (New Zealand) region. You can use advanced queries to query the current configuration and compliance state of your AWS resources. Aggregators enable centralized visibility and analysis by aggregating configuration and compliance data from multiple accounts and regions, or across an AWS Organization.

Advanced queries provide a single query endpoint and a query language to get current resource configuration and compliance state without performing service-specific describe API calls. You can use configuration aggregators to run the same queries from a central account across multiple accounts and AWS Regions.

Advanced queries can be used from AWS console and AWS CLI. To learn more about aggregators, please refer to our documentation. With this expansion, AWS Config advanced queries and aggregators are now available in all supported regions.

 

​AWS Config advanced queries and aggregators are now available in Asia Pacific (New Zealand) region. You can use advanced queries to query the current configuration and compliance state of your AWS resources. Aggregators enable centralized visibility and analysis by aggregating configuration and compliance data from multiple accounts and regions, or across an AWS Organization. Advanced queries provide a single query endpoint and a query language to get current resource configuration and compliance state without performing service-specific describe API calls. You can use configuration aggregators to run the same queries from a central account across multiple accounts and AWS Regions. Advanced queries can be used from AWS console and AWS CLI. To learn more about aggregators, please refer to our documentation. With this expansion, AWS Config advanced queries and aggregators are now available in all supported regions.  

You can now create an AWS Builder ID using sign in with Google. AWS Builder ID is a personal profile that provides access to AWS applications including Kiro, AWS Builder Center, AWS Training and Certification, AWS re:Post and AWS Startups.

AWS Builder ID represents you as an individual and is independent from any credentials and data you may have in existing AWS accounts. Like other personal profiles, AWS Builder ID remains with you as you progress through your personal, educational, and career goals. Sign in with Google offers a convenient way for you to access AWS applications and websites with a single click using your Google account. This eliminates the need for separate credentials, further simplifies the registration process, and reduces the likelihood of forgotten passwords. Returning users will benefit from a frictionless sign-in experience to their AWS applications.

Sign in with Google is available to help you get started quickly with any of the applications that support AWS Builder ID.

 

​You can now create an AWS Builder ID using sign in with Google. AWS Builder ID is a personal profile that provides access to AWS applications including Kiro, AWS Builder Center, AWS Training and Certification, AWS re:Post and AWS Startups. AWS Builder ID represents you as an individual and is independent from any credentials and data you may have in existing AWS accounts. Like other personal profiles, AWS Builder ID remains with you as you progress through your personal, educational, and career goals. Sign in with Google offers a convenient way for you to access AWS applications and websites with a single click using your Google account. This eliminates the need for separate credentials, further simplifies the registration process, and reduces the likelihood of forgotten passwords. Returning users will benefit from a frictionless sign-in experience to their AWS applications. Sign in with Google is available to help you get started quickly with any of the applications that support AWS Builder ID.  

Amazon Connect now provides screen recording for agents using ChromeOS devices making it easier for you to help improve their performance. With screen recording, you can identify areas for agent coaching (e.g., long contact handle duration or non-compliance with business processes) by not only listening to customer calls or reviewing chat transcripts, but also watching agents’ actions while handling a contact (i.e., a voice call, chat, or task).

Screen recording on ChromeOS is available in all the AWS Regions where Amazon Connect is already available. To learn more about screen recording, please visit the documentation and webpage. For information about screen recording pricing, visit the Amazon Connect pricing page.

 

​Amazon Connect now provides screen recording for agents using ChromeOS devices making it easier for you to help improve their performance. With screen recording, you can identify areas for agent coaching (e.g., long contact handle duration or non-compliance with business processes) by not only listening to customer calls or reviewing chat transcripts, but also watching agents’ actions while handling a contact (i.e., a voice call, chat, or task). Screen recording on ChromeOS is available in all the AWS Regions where Amazon Connect is already available. To learn more about screen recording, please visit the documentation and webpage. For information about screen recording pricing, visit the Amazon Connect pricing page.