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News
23 Mar 2021
Amazon taps Tableau CEO Selipsky to lead AWS
Amazon has named a familiar face to lead AWS in Tableau CEO Adam Selipsky. AWS is poised for massive growth under his leadership. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2019
DoD's JEDI cloud contract favors AWS, with Microsoft on deck
AWS is expected to win the DoD's $10 billion JEDI cloud contract. The single-cloud vendor deal has brought criticism and some believe Microsoft will eventually play an important role, too. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2019
Future of AWS hinges on AI, Lambda and on premises
SearchAWS contributors say AWS' future will continue to focus on AI and machine learning as the cloud provider attempts to stay ahead of the curve. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2018
AWS enterprise strategy targets industry verticals
AWS could soon add services specialized for industries such as healthcare and finance. It might be lucrative, but not everyone agrees it's a smart move. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
AWS' enterprise efforts shift to prescriptive services
AWS gives users plenty of options, but with that diversity comes complexity. In response, the cloud vendor is poised to move into new territory to appease its enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Nov 2018
AWS re:Invent 2018 predictions emphasize Lambda, containers
Expanded serverless offerings, as well as new instance types and IoT services, are set to emerge from AWS re:Invent 2018, according to these predictions. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Oct 2018
Top AWS re:Invent 2018 sessions to pencil in for Vegas
Unsure which re:Invent 2018 sessions to attend? Check out this day-by-day guide for suggestions and options on a range of AWS topics, including migration, security and costs. Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2018
VMware Cloud on AWS ups its appeal to legacy shops
The latest version of VMware's joint hybrid cloud offering with AWS emphasizes faster and more seamless migrations for legacy apps on their way to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Aug 2018
AWS cloud features offer network, performance improvements
As is often the case, AWS' yearly Summit in New York provided the scene for some additional features and functionality. While AWS cloud features are unveiled regularly, the free-to-attend ... Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jun 2018
Breadth of AWS features acts as a double-edged sword for IT
AWS offers a wide variety of cloud tools but, in some cases, still lacks the core IT management and ops features that enterprises crave. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jun 2018
AWS' market share growth depends on enterprise focus
While AWS remains the clear leader in the public IaaS market, the vendor's future success depends on how it addresses the more foundational needs of its enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jun 2018
Selecting a CRM cloud to host sales, service and marketing
Azure, AWS and Google are popular public clouds. But not all CRM systems are interchangeable with each of them. Experts break down the decision-making process. Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2018
AWS blockchain template a response to market demand
AWS was lukewarm on blockchain until recently, but customer demand might have pushed the cloud provider to change its tune and offer some entry-level templates. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Apr 2018
Three laws of IoT connectivity govern AWS' strategy
The growth and proliferation of connected sensors has drawn AWS headlong into the IoT market. And a recent keynote speech provided clues as to how the cloud provider shapes its tools to manage ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2018
With cloud IoT platform, AWS hopes to leap stubborn barriers
During the last six months, AWS has demonstrated a commitment to IoT technology. But while it has a prominent place in the cloud IoT market, the technology doesn't fit all needs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Mar 2018
Don't quit your day job to build smart-home applications
Plenty of effort goes into the creation of Alexa skills and Google actions, but the market for those smart-home apps has yet to fully materialize for developers. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2018
Blockchain and cloud combine to fuel enterprise adoption
While still in its infancy, blockchain technology is no longer theoretical. And cloud providers will line up to cash in, as enterprises plan to invest millions. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2018
Third-party tools help manage DevOps with AWS, multi-cloud
Many IT teams struggle with the cultural and technical shift to DevOps. Nathaniel Felsen, a DevOps professional, sorts through some tough choices. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2018
Azure and AWS continue their race for public cloud dominance
In the battle between public cloud vendors, Microsoft hopes its large enterprise customer base and a focus on hybrid cloud can help it close the gap with AWS. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2018
VMware SaaS technology, hybrid cloud help IT with 2018 plans
Hybrid cloud is the top IT priority for users in 2018, with SaaS technology at a close second, according to a TechTarget survey. Let's see what VMware's doing in these markets. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Feb 2018
How cloud vets can advance along an AWS career path
Cloud training companies often gear their material toward newcomers. But experienced cloud professionals can enhance their knowledge, too, with some dedication. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Jan 2018
IaaS providers weigh new tech against core offerings
Like its rivals, AWS continues to push itself up the stack -- and capture headlines in the process. But user demand still revolves around core infrastructure features. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Jan 2018
AWS-VMware partnership remains a win-win -- for now
When AWS and VMware partnered up, it opened new revenue streams for each company. But does the deal mark a one-off collaboration or a long-term team-up? Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2018
The future of AWS holds new tech, heated competition
As the world rings in a new year, AWS moves forward in a contentious cloud market. Our experts speculate whether edge, IoT and machine learning will help AWS maintain its lead. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jan 2018
These AWS features, partnerships dominated 2017 news
It's difficult for AWS customers to stay informed on everything the cloud provider offers. Get up to speed with these top AWS news stories from 2017. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jun 2017
AWS GovCloud lags behind private sector, but that's changing
In the fast-paced world of public cloud, if AWS is the hare, AWS GovCloud is the tortoise. GovCloud launched in 2011 to meet stricter regulatory requirements for federal, state and local ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2015
Amazon earnings numbers show AWS success, IaaS growth
Amazon finally broke out AWS numbers in its recent earnings report, quieting critics and proving it's a viable IaaS cloud provider for the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Aug 2014
Benefits of Amazon SES in the enterprise
Marketing firms and online gaming companies often look for less expensive ways to send bulk email to customers or would-be buyers. Here's a look at what Amazon SES has to offer. Continue Reading