Amazon WorkSpaces Web Access with WSP is now available in AWS GovCloud (US-West) Region

Amazon WorkSpaces Web Access is now available in the AWS GovCloud (US-West) Region. You can deploy Amazon WorkSpaces using WorkSpaces Streaming Protocol (WSP), without having to install a native client application and your users can now access Amazon WorkSpaces from supported web browsers on devices running Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The new Amazon WorkSpaces Web Access experience is powered by the WorkSpaces Streaming Protocol (WSP), a cloud-native streaming protocol that enables a consistent user experience when your users access WorkSpaces across global distances and unreliable networks. Web Access with WSP helps users to remain productive when connecting from computers where a web browser experience may be optimal, for example on personally-owned or locked-down devices where installing and maintaining a client application can be challenging.

You can get started with WSP by selecting WSP from the protocol drop down in the AWS management console and choosing a Windows 10 Value, Standard, Performance, Power, or PowerPro bundle when creating a WorkSpace. To learn more, visit the Amazon WorkSpaces Administration Guide to Enable and configure Amazon WorkSpaces Web Access.

With this launch, Amazon WorkSpaces web access with WSP is generally available in all AWS Regions where WorkSpaces is available today, excluding Asia Pacific (Mumbai).