AWS

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's largest cloud computing platform, offering over 200 services that cover everything from hosting your website to running machine learning models.

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What It Does

Host websites, apps, and APIs on virtual servers or serverless functions that scale automatically
Store files, databases, and backups with built-in redundancy across multiple data centers
Access 200+ services including AI, machine learning, analytics, and IoT
Pay only for what you use — or save up to 72% with reserved plans
Protect your data with enterprise-grade security and compliance certifications

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

+Unmatched breadth — 200+ services means you can build virtually anything
+Up to $200 in free credits plus 30+ always-free service tiers
+Global infrastructure with 30+ regions for low latency worldwide
+Deep AI capabilities through Bedrock and SageMaker
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Weaknesses

−Pricing is notoriously complex — hundreds of services each with their own billing model
−Steep learning curve — most SMBs need a consultant or managed service provider to get started
−Business Support costs an additional 3-10% of monthly spend
−Egress fees ($0.09/GB) create surprising bills at scale
−200+ options leads to decision paralysis for small teams

AI Features

AWS offers extensive AI capabilities. Amazon Bedrock provides managed access to foundation models from Anthropic, Meta, Mistral, and Amazon for building generative AI apps. SageMaker handles custom model training. Additional services include Rekognition (image analysis), Comprehend (text analytics), Polly (text-to-speech), Lex (chatbots), and Transcribe (speech-to-text).

STOA's Verdict

AWS is the most powerful cloud platform available, but that power comes with real complexity. If your business has technical staff, AWS can handle anything. For small teams without technical resources, simpler alternatives like Vercel, Railway, or managed hosting may be a better starting point.

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