Insights & Resources

Valkey on ElastiCache: about 20% node / 33% serverless cheaper than Redis OSS engines. July 2026 — sessions, rate limits, locks, migration checklist.

SQS, MSK Kafka, and Redis queues are not interchangeable. Each has different cost models, ordering guarantees, and failure modes. This guide covers when to use each, how to autoscale workers on queue depth, and how to build idempotent consumers.

ECS concurrency: PHP-FPM vs Octane, Node event-loop lag, Gunicorn/asyncio, Go goroutines. July 2026 matrix + ulimit checklist.

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.