AWS releases the next AgentCore Runtime

AWS introduced AgentCore Runtime V2 with elastic session memory and snapshot-based startup.

By twenty8digital · AI-assisted briefingPublished 29 Sept 2026

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Announcement: 18 Sept 2026
Coverage: Global
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The runtime allocates memory on demand and reclaims unused memory during a session. New instances restore a prepared environment rather than repeating startup. Initial regions are Northern Virginia, Ohio, Oregon, Ireland and Tokyo; customers select platform version V2.

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AWS releases the next AgentCore Runtime

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