Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform launched by Amazon in 2006. It provides a broad set of on-demand cloud services including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning, security, and developer tools.
AWS is positioned as a flexible and scalable cloud platform used by startups, enterprises, public sector organizations, and developers around the world. It focuses on helping customers build, migrate, manage, and scale applications and infrastructure in the cloud.
Mission
AWS public messaging emphasizes giving builders and organizations access to secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure so they can innovate faster and reduce the operational complexity of managing traditional IT systems.
Platform Focus
- Cloud infrastructure and virtual servers
- Object storage, backup, and archival services
- Managed databases and data warehousing
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning services
- Networking, content delivery, and hybrid cloud solutions
- Identity, compliance, and cloud security services
- Developer tools, serverless computing, and containers
Core Services
AWS offers services across many infrastructure and application categories including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, security, Internet of Things, application integration, and generative AI. Its service portfolio is designed to support both simple workloads and enterprise-scale distributed systems.
Developer & Enterprise Use
AWS serves individual developers, startups, large enterprises, educational institutions, and government organizations. The platform is commonly used for application hosting, API backends, data pipelines, AI workloads, disaster recovery, scalable storage, and cloud-native software delivery.
Security & Reliability
AWS places strong emphasis on security, compliance, and resilient cloud architecture. Its public platform messaging highlights security as a core priority and positions AWS as suitable for sensitive and mission-critical workloads across industries.
Leadership
AWS currently identifies Matt Garman as CEO. He has held multiple leadership roles within AWS and has been part of the broader Amazon organization for many years.
Support & Availability
AWS provides support through official support plans, technical documentation, training resources, partner programs, and account support channels. Support levels and response options vary based on the selected AWS support plan.
Contact Information
- Website: https://aws.amazon.com/
- Support: https://aws.amazon.com/support/
- Documentation: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/
- Training: https://aws.amazon.com/training/
- Contact Sales: AWS Sales Contact