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AWS Local Zones bring compute, storage, and other services closer to large population centers to support latency-sensitive applications.
Last Modified: August 29, 2025
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Key Features
- Places AWS compute, storage, and services closer to users.
- Reduces latency for real-time applications.
- Supports workloads requiring single-digit millisecond latency.
- Integrates with AWS regions for hybrid architectures.
Common Use Cases
- Reducing latency for applications by running compute close to users
- Supporting local data residency requirements
- Running real-time gaming and streaming workloads
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