AWS in Brazil: who's already using it?

AWS stands for Amazon Web Services. It's a suite of remote computing services that, when integrated, form a cloud computing platform. This powerful service is offered by Amazon.com, a leading international e-commerce company, which now also operates IT services. AWS has already arrived in Brazil. Regarding AWS in Brazil: who is already using it? Let's learn a little about the companies that already use the service here.

AWS in Brazil: How foreign companies are seeing opportunities in the country

Several renowned foreign companies have recently been expanding their businesses in Brazil by establishing bases or relocating branches to the country. Amazon had also been planning to expand its service offerings to Brazil for some time. The opportunity arose through the new offering from the internet giant, which now works with cloud computing and other IT services.

AWS's data center in Brazil is located in São Paulo. It is the first facility in South America.

The services that AWS offers are applications that allow customers to store and run virtually everything related to their businesses in the cloud. They can use them for enterprise applications, big data projects, games, and mobile applications. In addition to São Paulo, AWS also has offices in various parts of the world.

Advantages of AWS in Brazil

1. Connection speed – It is no longer necessary to wait for the entire journey via submarine cables from Brazil to the United States every time a simple request is made on the network.
2. Cost optimization – Data storage costs for a company are quite high if it chooses to create an entire infrastructure to store its data internally. Cost optimization is AWS's main selling point in Brazil, as what Brazilian companies seek most is to have their data secure in an economical way.
3. Online accessibility – With AWS cloud computing services, it's possible to access files and perform tasks over the internet. Nothing is installed or stored on local computers; everything is stored on the network and accessible to the user online, through any device or internet access point.
4. Free – Signing up for AWS is free. The customer only pays for the number of megabytes used by their application.

AWS in Brazil: who are already customers?

AWS maintains case studies on several important clients in its portfolio worldwide. Here in Brazil, it provides services to renowned and large companies. See some of them below:

• Anhanguera University: Anhanguera University is one of the largest in Brazil, especially in terms of its online database. Accessing the institution's website reveals a vast platform with a wealth of interconnected information. The university uses Moodle technology, a virtual learning platform. Anhanguera requested AWS services because of the platform's reliability and flexibility in expanding as its user base grew.

• Brazilian Waterways: Brazilian Waterways has a large database, reflecting significant company growth across Latin America. By using AWS to host its files, there has been a considerable reduction in costs and increased agility in meeting both demand and service offerings.

• Rede Globo: The broadcaster's objective in requesting AWS services was the stability and reliability provided by the cloud, while simultaneously saving on internal hardware and software for use during peak times.

• National Electric System Operator (ONS): Another company that deals with constant instability, ONS requested AWS services in order to have more stability and support in case of unexpected situations. This allows the company to better plan its actions in response to these events.

• GOL Linhas Aéreas: In order to offer an online entertainment system to passengers during flights, GOL created an innovative intranet system. To obtain substantial support for this undertaking, the company relied on AWS services, thus achieving agility without the need to invest in local equipment.

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