AWS Lambda turns 10: A rare look at the doc that started it

We've entered an era of unprecedented societal challenges and rapid technological advancements. Harnessing technology for good has become both an ethical imperative and a profitable endeavor. These are the areas where I see technology shaping society in 2025 and beyond—and it all starts with mission-driven work.

The Frugal Architect returns with expanded content, featuring stories from AWS customers optimizing their architectures for cost and sustainability.

Earlier this year, I announced the Now Go Build CTO Fellowship. A program designed to empower leaders from nonprofits and social impact organizations solving hard human problems. Today, I'm excited to introduce the first two cohorts, focusing on Disaster Management and Climate Resilience.

Builders are at the heart of AWS. Most recently, I visited Malaysia, the location of the newest AWS Region, our 34th globally, and home to a rapidly evolving technology sector, where businesses of all sizes are proving that solving hard human problems can be a profitable business model.

Marc Olson, a long-time Amazonian, discusses the evolution of EBS, highlighting hard-won lessons in queueing theory, the importance of comprehensive instrumentation, and the value of incrementalism versus radical changes. It's an insightful look at how one of AWS’s foundational services has evolved to meet the needs of our customers.