Claude Sonnet 5.5 Launched on AWS and Amazon Bedrock
AWS has launched Claude Sonnet 5.5 on its platform. The new AI model offers improved performance for coding and knowledge work at a lower cost per task.

What happened?
AWS has made the AI model Claude Sonnet 5.5 available on its platform via Amazon Bedrock and the Claude Platform on AWS. The new version is described as an upgrade from Sonnet 5 with improved performance for coding and knowledge work. It is intended to offer faster processing and a lower cost per task performed compared to previous iterations.
Key facts
| Lanseringsdatum | 28 september 2026 |
|---|---|
| Modellnamn | Claude Sonnet 5.5 |
| Plattformar | Amazon Bedrock, Claude Platform on AWS |
Why it matters
The upgrade is designed to facilitate the automation of more complex workflows, such as feature development, debugging, and the creation of presentations or documents. Availability via Amazon Bedrock means that customer data remains within the protection of AWS infrastructure.
Who is affected?
The launch concerns developers, organisations, and enterprises building applications or performing knowledge work on AWS. It specifically impacts teams already using Sonnet models for code generation, document management, or data analysis within their existing cloud environment.
Impact on the EU
Claude Sonnet 5.5 is being made available globally via AWS cloud infrastructure, which includes European regions supported by Amazon Bedrock. Data management adheres to standard AWS infrastructure protection and regional data storage options for cloud customers.
What else you should know
The launch is a direct update for organisations already using previous Sonnet models within the AWS ecosystem. The service is accessed either directly via Amazon Bedrock or through the Claude Platform on AWS.
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