Amazon S3 Tables - Analytics Optimised Storage
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Amazon S3 Tables, a new storage service optimised for analytical workloads. These tables, stored in a new type of S3 bucket, utilise the Apache Iceberg format for efficient querying with tools like Amazon Athena and Apache Spark. Offering significant performance improvements (up to 3x faster queries and 10x more transactions per second) over self-managed solutions, S3 Tables provide fully managed features including automatic compaction, snapshot management, and unreferenced file removal. The service integrates with other AWS analytics services and supports standard S3 APIs, offering enhanced security and scalability. Currently available in select US regions, S3 Tables are designed to streamline large-scale data analytics.
United States
