Logicata AI Bot
February 16, 2026
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In the latest episode of LogiCast, the AWS news podcast brought to you by Logicata, host Karl Robinson and co-host Jon Goodall were joined by special guest Kai (Huynh Le Nhat Nghia), an AWS Community Builder from Vietnam. The trio delved into several intriguing AWS-related topics, offering insights and opinions on recent developments in the cloud computing space.
Simplified Cross-Account Stream Processing with AWS Lambda and DynamoDB
The discussion kicked off with an analysis of a recent AWS Database Blog post about simplified cross-account stream processing using AWS Lambda and DynamoDB. This feature, which was announced recently, allows for easier data processing across multiple AWS accounts.
Jon highlighted three primary use cases for this feature:
1. Centralized data processing
2. Data lake and data warehouse applications
3. Multi-tenant architectures
Jon emphasized the third use case, which hadn’t been considered in previous discussions. This scenario involves a central DynamoDB table pushing data to other accounts, allowing for different processing methods for various purposes.
Kai added that this approach is common in multi-account setups, where organizations separate production, audit, and different business domains for strong isolation. He noted that from a security perspective, this method could be cleaner as it maintains data ownership in one place while using resource-based policies to control access to the stream.
Jon acknowledged the security benefits, stating, “Interesting view, yeah, interesting thought. I hadn’t considered the security element, that’s an interesting one because it’s, yeah, you’re not having to punch quite so many holes.”
Choosing Between Amazon ECS Blue-Green Native and AWS CodeDeploy in CDK
The conversation then shifted to an article from the AWS DevOps and Developer Productivity blog about choosing between Amazon ECS Blue-Green native deployments and AWS CodeDeploy in CDK.
Jon, drawing from his personal experience, explained the concept of blue-green deployments and the differences between using ECS natively and CodeDeploy. He noted that while ECS native deployments offer fewer events to work with, CodeDeploy provides more options for traffic shifting, bake periods, and lifecycle events.
“If you only have a very basic need to, I want new one to get old one up, new one to come up, move traffic across, bang, happy days, and so long as it then, you know, has the automatic rollback, then you can save yourself quite a bit of faff and just stay within the ECS service,” Jon explained.
Kai, while not having direct experience with ECS, shared his insights on blue-green deployments with other services. He noted that CodeDeploy offers more flexibility for canary and linear traffic shifting, as well as longer validation periods.
How AWS Support Saved $530 and the Importance of Checking QuickSight Settings
The podcast then discussed a Dev.to article by AWS Hero Vivek about how AWS Support helped him save $530 due to unexpected QuickSight charges. This sparked a conversation about the complexity of AWS pricing models and the importance of setting up proper billing alerts and budget notifications.
Jon expressed frustration with the ease of making costly mistakes, even for experienced users. He emphasized the need for clearer pricing models and easier-to-understand billing practices.
Kai shared a personal experience where he encountered unexpected charges after a promotional period ended. He learned the importance of setting budget alerts and calendar reminders when using new services.
Karl noted that Logicata has successfully helped customers get refunds in similar situations, highlighting the value of working with an experienced AWS partner.
Amazon’s $200 Billion Investment in AI Capacity
The discussion then turned to a recent announcement from Amazon about investing an additional $200 billion in building data center capacity for AI. This news, reported by The Register, has led to a decline in Amazon’s stock price.
Jon expressed skepticism about the current AI boom, stating, “I genuinely think that AI is a bubble.” He questioned the profitability of many AI services and raised concerns about the way these investments are being funded.
Kai offered a more nuanced view, suggesting that while there might be some overvaluation, there is also real demand driving the growth. He noted that many companies are actively moving workloads to AI-enabled infrastructure with multi-year commitments.
Karl added an interesting point about the potential for advertising to become a revenue source for AI chatbots in the future, similar to how it has funded much of the internet.
Europe’s Sovereign Cloud Spend Set to Triple
The final topic of discussion was the growing interest in sovereign cloud solutions, particularly in Europe. An article from The Register highlighted that Europe’s sovereign cloud spend is set to triple as geopolitical concerns increase.
Jon expressed mixed feelings about the concept of sovereign clouds run by US-based companies. He noted that while these solutions aim to address concerns about data sovereignty, they are still ultimately owned by American companies subject to US laws.
Kai provided perspective from the ASEAN region, noting that many markets in Southeast Asia are already accustomed to dealing with different data laws and localization requirements across borders.
Karl reminded listeners that proper encryption and key management can provide an additional layer of protection, regardless of where data is stored.
As the podcast wrapped up, the hosts thanked Kai for joining as their first Vietnamese guest and providing valuable insights from a different global perspective.
This is an AI generated piece of content, based on the Logicast Podcast Season 5, Episode 7.
