Region expansion

Amazon WorkSpaces Applications now available in three new AWS Regions

Amazon WorkSpaces Applications expands to Europe (Zurich), Asia Pacific (Osaka), and Canada West (Calgary) Regions, enabling users to deploy applications closer to their location for improved responsiveness.

AWS has expanded Amazon WorkSpaces Applications to three new Regions: Europe (Zurich), Asia Pacific (Osaka), and Canada West (Calgary). This expansion allows customers in these areas to deploy applications and desktops in closer proximity, enhancing performance. The service is a fully managed, secure application streaming solution that provides instant access to desktop applications from any device, eliminating the need for local software downloads or management. It automatically scales resources and delivers on-demand user access. Users can start using the service by selecting their preferred Region in the WorkSpaces Applications management console. Pricing is pay-as-you-go.

Why it matters

Amazon WorkSpaces Applications is a fully managed service that allows users to stream desktop applications from any location. This update makes the service available in additional Regions, primarily benefiting users in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Canada.

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