AWS Vector Solutions: Build Agentic AI Where Your Data Lives
AWS announced vector search capabilities built into its existing databases and storage services, eliminating the need for standalone vector databases or data migration. The post details six purpose-built services, a decision framework for selecting the right engine, and customer proof points for each.
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