The expansion of data centers by major tech companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is poised to significantly impact Africa's digital landscape. These developments offer a mix of opportunities and challenges for the continent.
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A Journey Fueled by Vision and Grit
Few stories in tech leadership resonate as powerfully as that of Andy Jassy. Today’s deep dive explores the 25 compelling facts outlining his journey from a curious New Yorker to the architect behind Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the CEO of Amazon. Jassy’s...
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Robust Capital Spending Fuels Data Center Expansion
Investors have long looked for key trends to gauge the future trajectory of sales and profitability in tech giants. One pivotal indicator is the planned capital expenditures by hyperscaler cloud service providers. As giants such as Amazon Web...
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As cloud computing continues to be the backbone of today's digital ecosystem, Amazon Web Services (AWS) finds itself in a defining quarter. Recent insights reveal that AWS is set to post its strongest revenue growth in eight quarters with a forecasted increase of approximately 19.3%. This...
In a cloud-infused clash of titans, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure have long been locked in a relentless rivalry. However, with fresh winds blowing in the tech industry, some suggest Amazon's AWS may be poised to outpace Microsoft's cloud success—especially in the realm of...
Cloud infrastructure spending is rebounding, but UBS, a major financial services firm, cautions that the industry's giants—Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)—might not see the explosive investor upside that some have hoped for. Instead, their report hints at sunnier skies for Google's...
Buckle up, tech enthusiasts and armchair investors, as the giants of the cloud realm – Amazon and Microsoft – gear up for an epic face-off in the skies of 2025. Picture a thunderous clashing of corporate titans where pixels and profits unwind the exciting tale of who might ascend as the...
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, Microsoft Azure has garnered significant attention—much of it underpinned by its recent performance amid fierce competition from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud. While Azure's growth may have displayed some hesitance, industry...
As technology continuously evolves, so do the tools we rely on. In this week’s AWS Roundup, we reflect on two decades of innovation at Amazon Web Services (AWS), showcase the new capabilities launched recently—including cutting-edge enhancements for streaming and Windows server environments—and...
Last week we wrote about the services that Y Combinator startups use . For hosting, Amazon Web Services and Rackspace were the most popular services. Windows Azure was noticeably absent. But why? A topic turned up on Quora , citing our post and wondering why the lack of adoption. The topic has...