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Read more →AWS re:Invent 2022 Preview: What to Expect
AWS re:Invent 2022 is approaching (November 28 – December 2, Las Vegas). Based on AWS’s roadmap signals, community discussions, and industry trends, here are my predictions for the key announcements that will matter most to enterprise architects and developers. Prediction 1: Generative AI Services AWS has been relatively quiet on generative AI while OpenAI/Microsoft dominate […]
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