John Brandon

Querying large datasets can normally be a complex task, but AWS Athena simplifies the process to make it as easy and painless as possible.

AWS can already handle big relational databases, but Aurora takes things to the next level with enterprise-grade database management and security.

When it comes to analyzing Big Data, you don't need the cost and complexity of building a petabyte computing infrastructure, when you could simply use AWS EMR.

If you're looking to deploy and service applications, then AWS Elastic Beanstalk could be the feature you need.

Amazon Lightsail provides a scalable way to host applications in the cloud without needing your own servers or datacenters.

On the Road The car recognizes you and loads up all your settings in an instant – and in the future could stop anyone else driving off.

Data lakes are the latest buzzword in cloud computing and big data, but what does it mean and how is it different to a data warehouse. Here we explain.

Amazon Web Services provides a wide range of features, and here we explore the role of AWS Step Functions in making it easier to manage cloud applications.

Continuing with our series explaining features of the AWS cloud services, here John Brandon covers the use of relational databases through Amazon RDS.

Handling outgoing emails can be simplified using AWS SES, a feature built for handling emails for communications and marketing.

On the Road The camera array on the new Equinox can stitch together a unique e forward-facing angle to help with parking.

Amazon Connect provides a great way to set up contact centers in the cloud, making AWS a leading platform for building CCaaS solutions.

AWS Fargate offers a lot of potential for app developers, allowing you to secure and provide computing resources as you need it.

Amazon Web Services includes a number of different features. Here John Brandon explains the role of AWS Redshift for data warehouses.

Having data in the cloud is one thing, being able to sort it into useful packets is another. Luckily, for Amazon Web Services, this is exactly what their Glue application does.

Cloud computing is commonly administrated a through command line interface. Here we explain how a CLI works with Amazon Web Services.

Amazon Web Services includes a number of service features - here we explore how AWS Lambda can be use for real-time transactional processing.

Cloud services are becoming increasingly essential to business, as part of digital transformation. Here we explain the role of replacing your hardware with cloud infrastructure.

Platform as a Service (PaaS) is the latest offering in a continuing evolution of cloud services from SaaS and IaaS, making it easier for businesses to develop applications.

On the Road This $30 device adds Alexa smarts to any car, letting you control music, maps and much more with only your voice.

On the Road Performance Pages lets you decide what information to see, and makes you think differently about your driving.

On the Road After testing the 2019 Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn, we have some suggestions for a more autonomous future.

On the Road The smarter our cars become, the more information they give us – and this huge display is the perfect way to show it.

On the Road ProPilot Assist keeps you on the right track, and gently corrects for human error, even in sub-optimal driving conditions.

On the Road Soon, automakers could use video games to let customers take a test drive without setting foot in a showroom.