Amazon ElastiCache for Valkey - more than a cache

Yehonatan Yulazari, Sr. Software Dev Engineer, AWS | Shoval Cohen, Algo Engineering Team Lead, Via | Eran Balan, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS

AWS Summit Tel Aviv 2026 · Databases on AWS · 42 min · 16 pages

Discover how open-source Valkey and Amazon ElastiCache are transforming distributed caching. We’ll explore recent innovations like Valkey vector search for semantic GenAI caching, full-text search capabilities, and ElastiCache durability for persistent workloads. We will also discuss deployment options, including ElastiCache for Valkey Serverless, to minimize operational overhead. Finally, global micro-transit leader Via Transportation will share their real-world experience, covering their migration path, best practices, and cost optimization strategies. This session provides a deep dive into building high-performance, scalable caching solutions for modern workloads.

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