Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software services. It offers on-demand compute, storage, networking, databases, analytics, AI, and more to businesses of all sizes.

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Details

Launched in 2006, AWS pioneered modern cloud computing and has grown into the largest provider in the space. Its global infrastructure spans data centers in multiple regions, providing low-latency services and high availability. A major strength of AWS is its vast catalog of services—over 200 offerings that cover everything from virtual machines (EC2) and storage (S3) to advanced AI/ML, IoT, and serverless computing.

AWS’s pay-as-you-go model allows businesses to experiment and scale without heavy upfront costs, making it appealing to startups, enterprises, and governments alike. Security, compliance, and reliability are embedded into its design, with multiple certifications that make it trusted for mission-critical workloads.

Clients include Netflix, Airbnb, NASA, Capital One, and GE, which leverage AWS for everything from video streaming to large-scale analytics. AWS Marketplace and its partner ecosystem further expand functionality with third-party applications. While competitors like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud offer alternatives, AWS maintains leadership due to its breadth of services, maturity, and developer adoption. It continues to innovate with services like Graviton processors, machine learning platforms, and sustainability initiatives.

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