Kong is enhancing its presence in the AWS cloud by integrating its API management platforms, Kong Enterprise and Kong Konnect, with Amazon's VPC Lattice. This integration aims to simplify service-to-service connectivity, security, and monitoring within AWS environments. By leveraging VPC Lattice, organizations can manage cross-account and cross-VPC communication efficiently, addressing challenges related to service isolation and secure API management. The architecture allows the Kong Gateway to serve as a centralized entry point, abstracting backend microservices and enabling seamless interaction across different AWS runtimes such as EKS, ECS, and Lambda without additional networking complexities. The Kong API management platforms, known for their robust capabilities like OIDC integration and rate-limiting, enhance VPC Lattice architecture by providing a secure, cloud-native gateway with modern plugin architecture. Kong Konnect's availability in the AWS Marketplace simplifies procurement, accelerating time to market and offering cost savings.