
AWS launches a new Local Zone in Phoenix, Arizona, offering EC2 instances, EBS storage, and services like ECS, EKS, and Load Balancer to enable low-latency edge computing for applications requiring single-digit millisecond latency.


<div><p>This article announces the general availability of a new AWS Local Zone in Phoenix, Arizona, designed to deliver low-latency applications at the edge.</p><ul><li>New Local Zone in Phoenix (us-west-2-phx-2a) now generally available</li><li>Supports EC2 C6i, M6i, R6i, C6gn instances and multiple EBS volume types</li><li>Includes ECS, EKS, Application Load Balancer, Direct Connect, NAT Gateway</li><li>Enables single-digit millisecond latency for real-time gaming and streaming</li><li>Instances available On-Demand, Spot, or Savings Plans</li><li>16 other US metros and 17 global metros also have Local Zones</li></ul><p>AWS Local Zones bring compute and storage closer to end users for low-latency edge applications across gaming, media, and AR/VR workloads.</p></div>


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