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AWS BlogĀ·May 18Ā·5 min read
AWS BlogĀ·May 18Ā·5 min readAWS Weekly Roundup: AWS Transform at 1 year, Claude Platform on AWS, EC2 M3 Ultra Mac instances, and more (May 18, 2026)
TL;DR
Enterprise applications often require costly, manual code modernization across multiple platforms (.NET, mainframe, VMware), creating bottlenecks at scale.
ā¦ Why It Matters
Engineers can now automate large-scale code modernization using custom rules, reducing manual refactoring effort and accelerating legacy system upgrades.
Key Takeaways
- Utilize AWS Transform for efficient application modernization.
- Access the Claude Platform directly through your AWS account.
- Leverage EC2 M3 Ultra Mac instances for enhanced development performance.
- Explore new security features in AWS Security Agent for code scanning.
Full Summary
AWS Transform, launched a year ago, is designed to modernize enterprise applications, particularly for .NET, Mainframe, and VMware workloads.
In its first year, it has enabled thousands of customers to migrate hundreds of thousands of servers, saving over 1.6 million hours and processing more than 4.5 billion lines of code. New features include the Claude Platform, which provides seamless access to Anthropic's AI tools, and EC2 M3 Ultra Mac instances, which offer significant performance improvements for Apple developers.
These instances feature advanced hardware, including a 28-core CPU and 60-core GPU, allowing for more efficient development workflows. Additionally, AWS introduced enhanced security features and multicloud connectivity options, further expanding its ecosystem.
These advancements reflect AWS's commitment to supporting modern development practices and AI research.