AWS / Model configuration

Bedrock · on-demand · ap-southeast-2

AU processing documented

Amazon Nova Lite supports direct in-region inference in Sydney using Bedrock on-demand access.

The important distinction:Do not use Global inference. Nova Lite also supports an Australian cross-region profile, which can have different eligible destinations.

Source review: 09 Nov 2026 · Exact model configuration not yet verified

Model coverage

Amazon Nova Lite · amazon.nova-lite-v1:0

API access

AWS account; model access and quota required

Billing

Standard on-demand per-token; check current Sydney price

Capacity commitment

No reserved capacity required for this service category.

Storage

Prompts and outputs are processed in the selected AWS region. Retained content depends on Bedrock model settings.

Retention and training

Review current model-specific retention/abuse policy and account settings.

Ownership and control

Amazon develops Nova and operates Bedrock infrastructure.

What to check before using it

Invoke amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 directly in ap-southeast-2.
Review latest Sydney pricing and the model-specific retention setting.

Still to verify

Numeric Sydney token pricing
Account-specific enablement and quotas
Independent operational test not performed

Sources and supported claims

Documentation

Amazon Nova Lite model card ↗

Amazon Nova Lite is available for direct regional Bedrock invocation and has model identifier amazon.nova-lite-v1:0.

Checked 2026-11-09 · Scope: this service profile

Documentation

Model support by AWS Region ↗

The Sydney region model matrix lists regional support for Nova Lite.

Checked 2026-11-09 · Scope: this service profile

Documentation

Data retention controls ↗

Bedrock retention settings vary by model and configuration.

Checked 2026-11-09 · Scope: this service profile

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