AWS Backup extends restore testing support to six additional AWS Regions

AWS Backup · 2026-07-16

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Regions	Asia Pacific (Taipei), Asia Pacific (Malaysia), Asia Pacific (New Zealand), Asia Pacific (Thailand), Mexico (Central), Canada West (Calgary)
Cost Impact	Neutral

What This Means

For DevOps Teams

Update your disaster recovery plans to include the new regions for restore testing in AWS Backup to ensure comprehensive coverage and readiness.

For Platform Teams

Adopt the expanded restore testing feature in AWS Backup to improve the reliability and compliance of your disaster recovery strategies across additional regions.

For Executives

Evaluate the expanded restore testing capabilities in AWS Backup to enhance disaster recovery readiness and ensure compliance with business continuity plans.

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https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/aws-backup-restore-testing-regions/

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