Migration & Modernization

OpenVMS x86 Database Modernization with Mimer SQL and Amazon EC2

In this blog post, I will show how to migrate an Oracle Rdb database to Mimer SQL running on OpenVMS x86 in Amazon Web Services (AWS). At the time of this post, Oracle Rdb is only available on VAX, Alpha, and IA-64 platforms. Customers with Oracle Rdb workloads wishing to move to OpenVMS x86 need […]

Accelerate migration planning with assessments in AWS Transform

We are excited to announce the release of the assessment capability of AWS Transform. Migration assessments are an important early step in any organization’s migration journey as they help reduce cost and accelerate migration planning so you can realize migration objectives more quickly. A migration assessment empowers organizations to understand their on-premises infrastructure footprint by […]

Accelerate Your Mainframe Modernization Journey using AI Agents with AWS Transform

Introduction Mainframe modernization has long been a challenging task for organizations, due to complex legacy codebases of critical applications, shrinking talent pool with mainframe expertise, and increasing need to embrace modern cloud capabilities. AWS Transform for mainframe, a breakthrough solution for modernizing legacy systems that was previewed as ‘Amazon Q Developer transform capability for mainframe’ […]

New Capabilities in AWS Transform for VMware

Introduction We are excited to announce the general availability of AWS Transform for VMware, the first agentic AI experience purpose-built to accelerate VMware workload modernization. It automates application discovery, dependency mapping, migration planning, network conversion, and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instance optimization – reducing manual effort and accelerating cloud adoption. It addresses two of […]

Transform Enterprise Workloads up to 4x Faster with Agentic AI

AWS Transform Now Generally Available to Accelerate Enterprise Migration and Modernization You’re likely aware of the huge appetite organizations of all sizes have to leverage AI technology to rethink their business and deliver intelligent, data-driven outcomes faster. Recent research shows that 64% of enterprises are investing in AI in 2025, and 63% are accelerating cloud […]

Modernizing Microservices using Amazon EKS for Hybrid Cloud

Modernizing Microservices using Amazon EKS for Hybrid Cloud

This post is co-written with Balaji Kandasamy and Suresh Kannan from athenahealth. This blog explores how athenahealth reduced operational burden, improved developer productivity and hybrid cloud capabilities as they transformed from a monolithic to microservices architecture using Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS). Navigating the complexities of EKS Consolidation As athenahealth modernized monolithic applications to […]

Navigating Compliance in cross-Region Cloud Migrations

Navigating Compliance in cross-Region Cloud Migrations

Introduction Have you ever wondered how global organizations maintain data compliance while leveraging cloud infrastructure across different Regions? As businesses expand internationally, multi-Region cloud strategies using Amazon Web Services (AWS) have become crucial for performance and regulatory adherence. Understanding the complex landscape of global data protection laws can feel like solving a challenging puzzle. In […]

How Place Exchange transformed their programmatic platform with Graviton and Karpenter on Amazon EKS

This post was co-created with Brian Annis, Director of Site Reliability Engineering at Place Exchange. In the ever-evolving landscape of digital advertising, Place Exchange stands out as a game-changer for out-of-home (OOH) media. As the leading Supply-Side Platform for programmatic OOH, they’ve skillfully bridged the gap between digital and physical advertising realms. Their patented technology […]

Introducing AWS 'Move to AI' Modernization Pathway: Transform Your Application Portfolio with AI

Introducing AWS ‘Move to AI’ Modernization Pathway: Transforming Your Application Portfolio with AI

We are excited to announce the launch of ‘Move to AI’ Modernization Pathway. It provides organizations with a structured approach to identify and implement high-impact artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities within their application portfolio. This addition to our comprehensive suite of Modernization Pathways provides an effective way to unlock innovation, automate workflows, and enhance customer experiences. […]

Accelerating to the Cloud: How Stericycle rapidly migrated over 450 servers to Amazon EC2 and other AWS native services

Accelerating to the Cloud: How Stericycle rapidly migrated over 450 servers to Amazon EC2 and other AWS native services

This post is co-written with Matthew Kozlowski from Stericycle, Inc. Discover how a five Person infrastructure team migrated 450+ servers for 24/7 operations, achieving cost savings and efficiency gains. This case study reveals their successful strategy. Stericycle, Inc. has been protecting what matters since 1989. Headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois, this leader in compliance-based solutions serves […]