AWS Brings Claude Platform to Its Cloud
Claude Platform on AWS is now generally available. Customers can tap Anthropic's native AI tools directly from their AWS account without extra sign‑ups or billing headaches.
Why This Matters for Developers
- Use existing AWS IAM credentials for secure access.
- All usage billed through AWS Marketplace, simplifying cost tracking.
- Audit trails via AWS CloudTrail give full visibility.
The service lets teams work with Anthropic's APIs, Claude Console, and a suite of beta features such as Managed Agents, web search, code execution, and prompt caching.
Geographic Reach
Claude Platform on AWS is live in North America, South America, Europe, and APAC, covering regions like:
- US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Canada Central
- São Paulo, Dublin, London, Frankfurt, Milan, Zurich, Paris, Stockholm
- Tokyo, Seoul, Melbourne, Jakarta, Sydney
How It Works
Anthropic runs the Claude Platform, while AWS handles the inference stack for Claude models on Amazon Bedrock. Data processing stays outside the AWS security boundary, so the service fits teams without strict regional data‑residency needs.
Key Features in Beta
- Claude Managed Agents
- Advisor strategy
- Web fetch and search
- Files API, Skills, MCP connector
- Batch processing and citations
These tools aim to speed up prompt development, testing, and deployment for enterprise AI projects.
What’s Next?
Claude Platform on AWS complements, not replaces, Claude models on Bedrock. As Anthropic expands beta features, customers can expect tighter integration with AWS services and broader regional coverage.
"The launch gives developers a seamless path to Anthropic’s cutting‑edge models while staying inside the familiar AWS ecosystem," said an AWS spokesperson.