Amazon Web Services

01. Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud computing provider and a business unit of Amazon.com, founded in 2006. Headquartered in Duvall, Washington, AWS employs over 10,000 people and operates the world's largest global cloud infrastructure. The company provides a broad suite of IT services and cloud solutions to enterprises, emphasizing innovation, scalability, and cost efficiency for diverse industries ranging from retail to the public sector.

02. Product

AWS delivers a comprehensive cloud computing platform featuring over 200 services, including compute, storage, databases, and AI/ML capabilities like Amazon Bedrock. The infrastructure supports hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, enabling organizations to modernize applications and achieve infrastructure cost savings of up to 30%. AWS emphasizes global availability, performance, and a shared responsibility model to help customers build and run applications securely at scale.

03.Security & Risk

AWS maintains a robust public security posture, holding certifications including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and PCI-DSS. Through the AWS Trust Center, the company outlines a shared responsibility model where AWS secures the underlying infrastructure while customers manage their data and access controls. AWS provides security bulletins, vulnerability reporting mechanisms, and compliance resources to assist customers in meeting regulatory requirements across highly regulated industries.

04. Events

• [other] AWS Billing Data Bug

  A bug in July 2026 inaccurately billed some AWS customers billions of dollars, which Amazon stated was being fixed.

  Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 AM · Source

• [outage] AWS US-EAST-1 Outage

  DNS issue caused widespread disruption on October 20, 2025, affecting millions of users and major services like Coinbase and Zoom, with estimated costs reaching $581 million.

  Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 AM · Source

05. Competitors

Vendors offering a similar product or service - for side-by-side comparison, not a ranking.

• Microsoft Azure

  Major competitor with 21% market share in Q1 2026.

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• Google Cloud Platform

  Competitor with 14% market share and Vertex AI capabilities.

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• IBM Cloud

  Competitor focusing on hybrid cloud and AI integration.

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• Oracle Cloud

  Competitor in cloud services and enterprise solutions.

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06. Recent News

In October 2025, a DNS issue in the US-EAST-1 region triggered a massive AWS outage, disrupting services for over 6.5 million users and major platforms like Coinbase and Zoom, with estimated costs reaching $581 million. AWS restored services and promised a post-event summary. Additionally, in July 2026, a billing bug resulted in inaccurate estimated billing data for some customers, potentially billing them billions of dollars, which Amazon confirmed was being fixed.

07. Citations

1. [1] October 2025 outage caused estimated $581 million in costs. The October 2025 AWS Outage Cost $581 Million
2. [2] Headquartered at 410 Terry Avenue North Duvall, Washington 98019 United States. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Company Overview, Contact Details & Competitors | LeadIQ
3. [3] Competitors include Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and IBM Cloud. AWS alternatives & competitors 2026: Azure, Google Cloud & more
4. [4] July 2026 bug billed some AWS customers billions of dollars. Amazon fixing bug that billed some AWS customers billions of dollars | TechCrunch
5. [5] Andy Jassy assembled the founding team of 57 employees. Amazon Web Services
6. [6] AWS holds certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and PCI-DSS. Cloud Security and Compliance
7. [7] October 2025 outage affected over 6.5 million users worldwide. Amazon's AWS Outage: Not a Hack, But a Wake-Up Call | Shelly Palmer on CNN International
8. Founded in 2006 with 10001+ employees.

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