Amazon EC2 network/EBS instances now available in additional regions
Amazon EC2 ยท 2026-07-10
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Technical Details
| Regions | ap-northeast-1, eu-central-1, eu-west-1 |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your deployment configurations to include the new R8i instances in the Tokyo, Frankfurt, and Ireland regions to take advantage of their superior performance metrics and EFA networking capabilities for tightly coupled clusters.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the R8i instances in your architecture to integrate high-performance compute and storage capabilities, reducing latency and improving cluster performance for data-intensive applications.
For Executives
Evaluate deploying R8i instances in the new regions to leverage up to 43% better compute performance and higher network/EBS bandwidth for your critical workloads, enhancing overall application performance and user experience.
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