Insights & Resources

Vite 8 (March 2026) ships Rolldown by default. July 2026: Bun install, SWC, CodeBuild cache — cut CI build minutes.

A mid-size retailer spiked to $87k in November from three data-transfer traps. July 2026 refresh — CloudFront hit-rate math, Origin Shield pricing, cross-AZ ECS, and Transfer Acceleration misuse.

Refactor, replatform, or rearchitect — pick the path that matches value and risk. July 2026 refresh: 6R framing, AWS Transform for mainframe, when strangler fig fails.

MAP still offsets dual-run migration cost — if you qualify and tag correctly. July 2026 SMB guide: Assess→Mobilize→Migrate, MAP 2.0 tagging, partner-confirmed ARR tiers (not self-serve credits).

The difference between a successful AWS migration and a costly failure often comes down to strategy. A practical guide to choosing the right migration approach, building your roadmap, and avoiding the pitfalls that derail most projects.

Cloud cost governance that actually sticks. A comprehensive guide to FinOps on AWS — the Inform/Optimize/Operate framework, AWS-native tools, team structure, and how to know when to hire a FinOps consultant.

How to evaluate AWS consultants vs Partners: certs, red flags, SOW questions. July 2026 scorecard for freelancer vs agency vs Partner.

A practical architecture guide for PCI DSS compliance on AWS — CDE scoping, the 12 requirements mapped to AWS services, network design, encryption, logging, and audit readiness for payment-processing applications.

Not every company needs an AWS MSP — but many are past the point in 2026. Ten signs it is time, updated for Business Support+ vs MSP and GenAI ops gaps.

Production-grade GitHub Actions patterns for AWS workloads — OIDC authentication, pinned actions, blue-green deployments, build caching, and the security mistakes that leave your pipeline open to supply chain attacks.

Most AWS MSP pitches are still vague in 2026. Concrete day-to-day scope — CloudWatch Application Signals, FinOps, patching, incident response — plus what stays out of a standard SOW (including GenAI/AgentCore unless named).

Business Support+ and an AWS MSP still sound similar in July 2026 — they are not. Current Support tiers (post 2025-12-02 restructure) vs MSP scope, cost, and when you need both.