AWS Unveils Massive Cloud Expansion at re:Invent 2020
AWS announces a wave of new services and features across analytics, machine learning, and marketplace categories at re:Invent 2020. Key highlights include natural language querying for business data and new tools for software licensing and SaaS development.
AWS showcases a massive array of new services and features at re:Invent 2020, covering diverse categories like analytics, machine learning, compute, and storage. A dedicated team of developer advocates and bloggers covers these major launches and previews directly from the virtual event. The announcements highlight AWS's continued push to make cloud computing more accessible, efficient, and powerful for businesses of all sizes.
In the analytics space, AWS introduces the preview of Amazon QuickSight Q, a machine learning-powered feature that allows business users to ask natural language questions about their data and receive accurate answers in seconds. Meanwhile, the AWS Marketplace expands its offerings by now including professional services to help customers with the planning, deployment, and support of purchased third-party software.
To support better architectural practices, AWS launches a new SaaS Lens within the AWS Well-Architected Tool to help developers build robust Software-as-a-Service solutions. Additionally, AWS License Manager introduces managed entitlements, enabling users to distribute licenses, automate software deployments, and track software usage seamlessly from a single central account.