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Highlights from Andy Jassys AWS re:Invent 2020 Keynote
2020-12-02 19:42:53| The Webmail Blog
Highlights from Andy Jassys AWS re:Invent 2020 Keynote nellmarie.colman Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:42 AWS re:Invent 2020 is off to a huge start, with Andy Jassy presenting a tsunami of new services and features during his opening keynote. From databases to machine learning, from cloud compute to hybrid solutions, from containers to disk storage, theres far too much to write about in a single entry, so here are just a few of the highlights. Babelfish for Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL One of the biggest announcements is massively important to customers making the migration from on-premises facilities to the cloud, and their challenges around Microsoft SQL Server in particular. This often represents a large cost to operate due to licensing, but the move to an alternative engine like PostgreSQL is daunting due to the work required to update applications and queries. With Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL, customers can enable a SQL Server compatible endpoint to their Aurora PostgreSQL cluster, which can handle T-SQL and TDS communications from existing applications, with no updates necessary. This will allow you to quickly remove or reduce expensive licenses without the headaches of building new schema or changing all your queries. As an added bonus, AWS will make Babelfish open source in 2021 so it can be validated and improved by the community. Babelfish is available in preview right now. Amazon ECS Anywhere and Amazon EKS Anywhere With containers being such a key piece of many environments these days, it seemed likely that thered be at least one announcement here, and theres a big one, or two. Amazon ECS Anywhere and Amazon EKS Anywhere allow organizations to deploy EKS and ECS tasks to any environment, whether thats the usual AWS infrastructure, or your on-premise infrastructure. The control pane continues to deploy within AWS, but from there you can use the regular service API to deploy and manage containers in either environment. This will be extremely useful in allowing organizations to use existing hardware while still driving towards their goals of moving to the cloud. Additionally, this can power low latency interactions within local data centers for such requirements. Both services will be available next year. Container Image Support for AWS Lambda and AWS Proton Next up is Lambda. A frequent challenge for customers using Lambda is managing the deployment of their functions, as well as the management of growing microservice architectures powered by Lambda. With that in mind, two announcements today aim to alleviate that: Container Image Support for Lambda and AWS Proton. Container Image Support enables packaging Lambda functions as container images, allowing teams to leverage all their existing container build and deployment pipelines for their Lambda functions as well. AWS Proton is a fully managed deployment service for container and serverless applications, aimed at making the management of sprawling microservices much easier. Application stacks are defined, containing everything from the infrastructure to the deployment pipeline, greatly simplifying the management of the CI/CD flow. Proton also allows for inspection and monitoring of the deployment processes, providing a clear trail on who deployed what, and when. Both are generally available today. Io2 Block Express With a big focus on solving the implementation of SANs within the cloud, io2 Block Express was announced today, allowing for the deployment of massive and highly performant block volumes up to 64 TiB, 256,000 IOPS and 4000 MBps of throughput, which is up to 4x the performance of the regular io2 volumes. The service is available in preview currently, and AWS is planning the release of additional features next year such as Multi-Attach, Elastic Volumes, I/O fencing and Snapshot Restore. io2 Block Express EBS volumes are currently in preview. Amazon Connect Another highlight was all the enhancements made to the call center service, Amazon Connect, which allows for the easy creation and management of a call center. The enhancements look to leverage machine learning to improve customer and agent interactions. Amazon Connect Wisdom uses ML to detect the content of calls and places relevant information in front of the agents to help customers quicker and more accurately. Amazon Connect Customer Profiles are able to unify customer information from multiple sources to make insights about the customer available to the agents. Negative customer experience issues can be detected in real-time during a call by Amazon Connect Real-Time Contact Lens, which can be used to escalate the calls to supervisors while providing them with transcriptions on the call so far. Amazon Connect Tasks unifies the management of all the tasks associated with the call center and allows easy routing through existing tools. Last, but not least, Amazon Connect Voice ID uses ML to build voice signatures for callers, allowing for identification through natural conversation and removing the need for authorization questions by agents based on the certainty of the model. This only hits on some of the bigger announcements during the keynote, and doesnt dive into high performance gp3 EBS volumes, Amazon DevOps Guru which provides machine learning derived insights into infrastructure and configuration, SageMaker Pipelines that provides CI/CD for ML workflows, smaller AWS Outpost devices (1U and 2U forms) and more! Andy Jassys keynote is an amazing kick-off to this years event, clearly showing AWS drive to provide customer-driven services that help inspire invention and accelerate cloud adoption. With three weeks of keynotes and sessions for re:Invent this year, there are even more big announcements in store that well be continuing to highlight here. Highlights from Andy Jassys AWS re:Invent 2020 KeynoteHighlights of the exciting announcements from Andy Jassys day-one keynote at re:Invent 2020.Explore re:Invent announcements and updateshttps://events.rackspace.com/reinvent/Find out more
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Join us on the road to AWS re:Invent 2020
2020-11-20 21:37:02| The Webmail Blog
Join us on the road to AWS re:Invent 2020 nellmarie.colman Fri, 11/20/2020 - 14:37 Rackspace Technology is entering its sixth year sponsoring AWS re:Invent and for the first time, re:Invent will be online and free to attend. This years event offers more opportunities for you to explore, with its three-week digital conference format and follow the sun agenda. Its designed not only to replicate, but also enhance the traditional, in-person experience complete with after-hours fun and networking opportunities. Weve developed an engaging, educational experience showcasing how we help customers innovate and build the future of technology on AWS. At the conference, youll also hear about exciting new solutions that weve developed to support your AWS journey. Highlights of our 2020 agenda include: Merlins Magical AI Escape Put your skills to the test by solving challenges that emulate real AWS use-cases in our interactive Jam Lounge challenge. In our challenge, youll use Amazon Transcribe to navigate a virtual maze with magical voice commands to move Merlin, the wizard, through a perilous dungeon to freedom. re:Invent Virtual Booth Enter our virtual experience to view a video from Kevin Jones, our CEO, access whitepapers and customer case studies, and check out our live meeting room to learn more about our AWS expertise. A schedule of topics is available on our AWS re:Invent hub. At the virtual booth, you can open up a virtual chat with our team of specialists about your AWS challenges, questions and concerns. On-demand breakout session: Lessons Learned with Serverless Application Development Join Tolga Tarhan, Chief Technology Officer, and Amir Kashani, Vice President, AWS Cloud Native Development at Rackspace Technology to learn about best practices and lessons learned from years of experience designing and building serverless solutions on AWS. The live Q&A session is on December 16, 2:15 P.M. 2:45 P.M. PST. Customer Perspectives: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts This is an unprecedented time for the travel and hospitality industry: travelers and guests, providers and suppliers, employees and stakeholders alike. At this virtual session, Wyndhams EVP and CIO and an AWS Guru team up to share strategic observations and technical insights, to help those in travel and hospitality and beyond build resilience for the long run. Customer Perspectives: OpenSesame Media Join us to learn how Onica, a Rackspace Technology company, helped OpenSesame Media, Inc., pioneers in social audio experiences, build and scale their karaoke app from soft launch to massive availability across 5G phones around the world. Discover how a similar cloud-native approach can help your startup dream big, begin small and scale at rapid speed. Our AWS team is looking forward to seeing you at AWS re:Invent 2020. For conference and event registration information, a full schedule of events and featured customers, visit https://events.rackspace.com/reinvent/. Join us on the road to AWS re:Invent 2020AWS re:Invent has gone virtual and Rackspace Technology is there. Learn more about how were making this virtual event feel just like the in-person experience. Join us for AWS re:Invent 2020 https://events.rackspace.com/reinvent/Find out more Amazon Web Services (AWS)Managed CloudManaged Multi-CloudCloud InsightsValerie HendersonJoin us on the road to AWS re:Invent 2020November 23, 2020 Teaser FlagBlog
AWS Arctic Weather Satellite Ground Segment Engineer
2020-11-16 16:11:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the System Support Division of ESTECESA, you will have the following responsibilities Coordinate with the System Support Division to ensure usage of common standards and methods, and access to the necessary resources on system support issues, where appropriate Support the definition and monitor the implementation of the Ground Segment and the preparation of the Spacecraft inorbit Operations up to and including the commissioning phase Reviewing and assessing the proposed Ground Segment design, including identification of possible options, tradeoffs and design cost drivers and guaranteeing compliance with requirements Coordinating with the AWS team to ensure Ground Segment design and compatibility with the systemoperations, including consistency of design, testing and performance with other elements of the system and future AWS constellation requirements Managing and monitoring industrial activities for the Ground Segment Supporting AWS project reviews Reviewing and verifying the spacetoground interface in cooperation with the AWS team Liaising with EUMETSAT with respect to future AWS constellation Ground Segment optimisation Monitoring the definition of the Level1 data processor and its implementation and the verification of its interfaces with PDGS Supporting Ground Segment validation activities, including Satellite System Validation Tests SSVTs Supporting the preparation of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, the Satellite InOrbit Verification SIOV and Commissioning phases Coordinate closely with other AWS team members, and also with support from the Earth Observation Programmes and Technical and Quality Directorates. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience PhD or Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering field or related subject Previous experience in ground segment projects, and experience in earth observation is highly desirable. Good practical, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team. Good communication skills, selfmotivated and have a proactive and resultsoriented approach. Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We welcome applicants who are available from January 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Sabrina Kracke, by clicking on the button Apply for this job quoting job NLHP4404 before 08Dec20. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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AWS Arctic Weather Satellite Engineer
2020-11-13 17:13:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for an AWS Arctic Weather Satellite Engineer E3 to join our Modis Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. Modis has proudly supported the Aerospace Defence industry in the Netherlands for decades. Our partnership with the European Space Agency ESA has been one of the many success stories allowing our people to expand their career horizons. Modis experts are contributing to some of the most important technical advances in Aerospace and Defence which impact the way we live our lives today, through specialised engineering expertise and other required skillsets. This could be your future. Become part of our successful team! Specific tasks to be performed In the System Support Division, the postholder will report functionally to the AWS Project Manager, and will be responsible for all aspects of the AWS Ground Segment. The postholder will coordinate with the System Support Division to ensure usage of common standards and methods, and access to the necessary resources on system support issues, where appropriate. AWS is conceived as the prototype satellite approx. 120 kg for a future constellation of small satellites providing allweather microwave sounding of the global atmosphere with frequent revisit observations over the Arctic region. The AWS prototype is being implemented as a dedicated ESA Programme Element under the Earth Watch Programme, while any future constellation will be implemented in cooperation with EUMETSAT. Launch of AWS is planned in early 2024. The postholder will support the definition and monitor the implementation of the Ground Segment and the preparation of the Spacecraft inorbit Operations up to and including the commissioning phase. The Ground Segment consists of three elements, namely the Ground Station GS, Monitoring and Control Segment MCS and Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS. The duties will include Reviewing and assessing the proposed Ground Segment design, including identification of possible options, tradeoffs and design cost drivers and guaranteeing compliance with requirements Coordinating with the AWS team to ensure Ground Segment design and compatibility with the systemoperations, including consistency of design, testing and performance with other elements of the system and future AWS constellation requirements Managing and monitoring industrial activities for the Ground SegmentSupporting AWS project reviews Reviewing and verifying the spacetoground interface in cooperation with the AWS team Liaising with EUMETSAT with respect to future AWS constellation Ground Segment optimisation Monitoring the definition of the Level1 data processor and its implementation and the verification of its interfaces with PDGS Supporting Ground Segment validation activities, including Satellite System Validation Tests SSVTs Supporting the preparation of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, the Satellite InOrbit Verification SIOV and Commissioning phases In carrying out these tasks, the postholder will coordinate closely with other AWS team members, and also with support from the Earth Observation Programmes and Technical and Quality Directorates. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required Applicants for this position should have a PhD or Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering field or related subject. Previous experience in ground segment projects, and experience in earth observation is highly desirable. Applicants should have good practical, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team. They should have good communication skills, be selfmotivated and have a proactive and resultsoriented approach. A good knowledge of English is required. About ESAESTEC The European Space Agency ESA has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC, has grown into ESAs largest establishment and the technical and organizational hub of Europes space sector. Missions designed and tested at ESTEC are circling Earth, have landed on planetary bodies and have probed far into the Solar System. The infrastructure and equipment assembled here, together with the expert knowhow of its 2800 personnel, make ESTEC a unique resource for Europe. The work done here by teams skilled in every aspect of engineering for space has enabled the creation of novel communication, navigation and information services, creating new jobs and growth while improving the lives of European and world citizens. Please send your CV to recruitmentaerospacemodis.com before 08122020
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AWS Arctic Weather Satellite Ground Segment Engineer
2020-11-13 17:13:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
AWS Arctic Weather Satellite Ground Segment Engineer Deadline for applications 09122020 Client and Location The European Space Agency is ATGs biggest client. They are an international organisation with 22 member states with sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, UK and Belgium. ESA is Europes gateway to Space! Job Description On behalf of the European Space Agency ESA, we are looking for an AWS Ground Segment Engineer for their location in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, to join their Ground System Definition Verification Office Please note this is an external consultant position not a Staff position. Tasks and Responsibilities In the System Support Division, the postholder will report functionally to the AWS Project Manager, and will be responsible for all aspects of the AWS Ground Segment. The postholder will coordinate with the System Support Division to ensure usage of common standards and methods, and access to the necessary resources on system support issues, where appropriate. AWS is conceived as the prototype satellite approx. 120 kg for a future constellation of small satellites providing allweather microwave sounding of the global atmosphere with frequent revisit observations over the Arctic region. The AWS prototype is being implemented as a dedicated ESA Programme Element under the Earth Watch Programme, while any future constellation will be implemented in cooperation with EUMETSAT. Launch of AWS is planned in early 2024. The postholder will support the definition and monitor the implementation of the Ground Segment and the preparation of the Spacecraft inorbit Operations up to and including the commissioning phase. The Ground Segment consists of three elements, namely the Ground Station GS, Monitoring and Control Segment MCS and Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS.The duties will include Reviewing and assessing the proposed Ground Segment design, including identification of possible options, tradeoffs and designcost drivers and guaranteeing compliance with requirements Coordinating with the AWS team to ensure Ground Segment design and compatibility with the systemoperations, including consistency of design, testing and performance with other elements of the system and future AWS constellation requirements Managing and monitoring industrial activities for the Ground Segment Supporting AWS project reviews Reviewing and verifying the spacetoground interface in cooperation with the AWS team Liaising with EUMETSAT with respect to future AWS constellation Ground Segment optimisation Monitoring the definition of the Level1 data processor and its implementation and the verification of its interfaces with PDGS Supporting Ground Segment validation activities, including Satellite System Validation Tests SSVTsSupporting the preparation of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, the Satellite InOrbit Verification SIOV and Commissioning phases In carrying out these tasks, the postholder will coordinate closely with other AWS team members, and also with support from the Earth Observation Programmes and Technical and Quality Directorates. Requirements Applicants for this position should have a PhD or Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering field or related subject Previous experience Minimum 4 years in ground segment projects, and experience in earth observation is highly desirable Applicants should have good practical, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team They should have good communication skills, be selfmotivated and have a proactive and resultsoriented approach A good knowledge of English is required. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed, we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. Besides these countries, ATG also operates in Belgium, Sweden and Norway. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers sites. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com. For further questions, you can also contact our recruitment consultants directly on phone number 31 0 71 579 55 44.
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