Defending Every Layer: OSI Model Security with AWS Services
What AWS Services Keep You Protected on Each Level When designing secure systems in the cloud, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model remains a valuable framework. Originally created to describe how data flows through a network, its seven-layer structure, from physical hardware to application-level communication, offers a clear way to think about where and how to apply […]
QuickSight Quickstart: From Blank AWS Account to Published Dashboards in One Command
The missing link for enterprise Quicksight Development The Problem — Automating QuickSight Is Still Awkward QuickSight is pay-as-you-go BI, but its deployment story lags behind the rest of AWS. A single dashboard hides dozens of interlocked artefacts — data sources, datasets, analyses, themes, RDS/VPC plumbing, IAM policies, and invisible dependencies such as SPICE refresh schedules. […]
A Primer on Cost Saving Strategies for Deploying Models on the Cloud
How to think about cost savings for machine learning models Introduction The rise of organizations attempting to deploy and train custom Machine Learning models for specific purposes (such as demand forecasting, fraud detection, and more) has led to an increase in dependency on third-party cloud providers to host these models for training and inference purposes […]
Introduction to GraphQL and AppSync
Core Concepts and Value Propositions In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, efficient data fetching and manipulation have become paramount concerns. Traditional REST APIs, while widely used, often struggle with problems like over-fetching or under-fetching data. Enter GraphQL — a query language for APIs that addresses these issues by giving clients the power to request […]
How to: AWS OAM Sink and Link
How and Why to Setup Cross-Account Logging in AWS I recently implemented cross-account logging using AWS Observability Access Manager (OAM) for a comprehensive monitoring application my team and I are building. In this, we are looking to create one UI to understand performance and costs across the products in our domain. When setting up cross-account […]
Indexing at Scale: Real-World Lessons from an Amazon Q Business POC
Introduction In today’s data-driven world, the ability to efficiently index vast amounts of information is a game-changer. During our QBusiness Proof of Concept (POC), we at New Math Data embarked on a journey that tested our strategies for handling hundreds of thousands of documents and gigabytes of data — all while ensuring security and accuracy […]
Optimizing AWS Workloads: Insights from the Well-Architected Tool
TL;DR Building in the cloud? Make sure your workloads aren’t held together with duct tape and wishful thinking. The AWS Well-Architected Framework helps you design reliable, secure, cost-effective systems by following six key principles: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, and Sustainability. Use the AWS Well-Architected Tool to review workloads, tailor assessments with […]
S3 Custom Lifecycles: An AWS Glue solution to incorporate read operations into S3 Lifecycles
Introduction S3 Lifecycles provide a fantastic way to manage the lifetimes of S3 Objects. Working in AWS and in bigger organizations, you will inevitably have objects lingering (often in standard storage), costing you money. Lifecycle rules offer an easy way to trim some fat, which can both help you save money and exist in a […]
An In-Depth Overview of Electrical Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Future Innovations
High level conceptual picture of Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems Electricity powers modern civilization, enabling technological advancements and industrial growth. Its journey from generation to end-users involves intricate systems of infrastructure and management. This whitepaper explores the critical stages of this journey — generation, transmission, and distribution — while examining the transformative potential of Distributed […]
Needle in a Haystack: A Rag Architecture and Use Case for Biotech
AI Acceleration with Pluton Bioscience If you’ve ever had to navigate a complex research process, you likely understand the challenges of sifting through vast amounts of information to find specific, valuable insights. Our partners at Pluton Biosciences have faced similar hurdles in their work. These research processes, while essential for gaining critical knowledge, can be […]