AWS native architecture

Your data belongs in your AWS account. Keep it there.

Deploy a complete, governed data foundation inside your own AWS account, not a SaaS layer sitting outside it.

  • No data leaves your environment
  • Governance is live from day one
  • Production-ready in under 4 weeks

The problem with typical data architectures

The path to a data-driven organization shouldn’t be a multi-year construction project or a security risk.

DIY AWS Builds Stall
6–12 months and still not in production
Governance is treated as "Phase 2."
Engineers are stuck building plumbing
SaaS Stacks Break Control
Data routed outside your AWS account
Separate billing, no EDP activation
Governance is fragmented across tools
The Disconnected Stack
Ingestion, governance, and AI are separate
No unified foundation
Every use case becomes a new project
"You don’t need another tool. You need the right architecture."

What "AWS Native" actually means

We shift the category from third-party hosting to internal ownership. This isn't just integrated with AWS; it's built on AWS.

Runs entirely inside your own AWS account
Built on the services you already use and trust
No vendor sits in your data path (no "middleware")
Unified storage, compute, and AI in one system

The 6-month build you’re planning? We just deployed it in 15 days.

LakeStack isn't a custom build or a SaaS overlay; it is a pre-wired AWS architecture deployed as code.

Ingestion
AppFlow, DMS, DataSync

Connect ERP, SaaS, databases, and APIs natively.

Storage
S3 + Apache Iceberg

High-performance open formats. Zero vendor lock-in.

Governance
Lake Formation, KMS, Macie

Access control, audit, and classification from day one.

Transformation
AWS Glue

Automated pipelines and automated data cataloging.

Analytics
Athena, Redshift, QuickSight

Unified querying and dashboards on your governed data.

AI
Bedrock, SageMaker

Ready for Generative AI and ML from the moment of deployment.

Why AWS native matters to the business

Absolute data control

Security isn't a feature; it's structural. Because data never leaves your VPC, compliance becomes a default state, not a procedure.

AWS alignment & ROI

Stop paying for external SaaS licenses. Activate your existing EDP or PPA spend and benefit from a predictable, transparent cost model.

Speed to production

We bypass the "infrastructure backlog." Your team focuses on delivering insights, while we handle the foundation in weeks, not months.

Your choice, AWS Native or traditional approaches

Feature
SaaS Platforms
DIY AWS
AWS Native (LakeStack)
Data Residency
External routing
Inside your account
Inside your account
Governance
Added later
Inconsistent
Built-in from Day 1
Format
Proprietary / Locked
Variable
Open (Iceberg/S3)
Timeline
Months
12+ Months
<4 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Does LakeStack run entirely inside our AWS account?

Yes. Every component is deployed inside your AWS account. Data never passes through a third-party SaaS environment, and all access is governed by your policies and keys.

How is this different from building directly on AWS ourselves?

LakeStack removes the need to design and build the architecture from scratch. Instead of spending months wiring ingestion, governance, and analytics, you get a pre-built, production-ready system deployed in weeks.

Do we still use AWS services we already pay for?

Yes. LakeStack runs entirely on AWS services like S3, Glue, Redshift, Athena, and Lake Formation. This means your existing AWS commitments are fully utilized.

Is there any vendor lock-in?

No. Data is stored in open formats like Apache Iceberg, so it can be accessed by any compatible engine. You are not locked into a proprietary storage or compute layer.

How is data governance handled?

Governance is built into the architecture from day one using Lake Formation, CloudTrail, and related AWS services. Access control, audit logs, and data classification are not separate projects.

How long does it take to go live?

Most deployments reach production in under four weeks, compared to several months for a typical internal AWS build.

Can this integrate with our existing systems?

Yes. LakeStack connects to ERP systems, databases, SaaS tools, and APIs using pre-built ingestion pipelines and connectors.

What happens after deployment?

You own the entire environment. Your team operates it within your AWS account, with optional support for optimization and updates.

Is this replacing our data warehouse or BI tools?

No. LakeStack becomes the governed data foundation underneath your existing analytics and BI tools, making them more reliable and consistent.

How does this support AI and ML use cases?

The architecture is designed to make governed data immediately usable by SageMaker and Bedrock, so AI projects are not blocked by data preparation.

See what your AWS architecture should look like

A working session with a LakeStack architect to map your current environment, identify gaps, and show what a production-ready AWS native architecture looks like for your setup.