Amazon data centers damaged by drone strikes in Middle East
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Iranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict.
The deal strengthens AWS's AI offerings and may help fend off challenges from cloud rivals Microsoft and Google.
Shares of the e-commerce and cloud computing giant plunged 12% in February, their worst month since December 2022, as Wall Street takes an increasingly jaundiced view of the company’s aggressive AI spending plans.
But Amazon's businesses could stand to benefit significantly from AI, with its online marketplace and cloud business, Amazon Web Services, being obvious opportunities for AI to add efficiency. It's possible the market is overreacting, as Amazon's valuation has been pushed down to some remarkably low levels.
The e-commerce giant spent years building a logistics footprint in the Middle East. Some of those operations are on hold now.
Amazon’s kid-friendly e-readers are a better deal than the standard models. Each so-called “Kids” device is identical to its non-Kids counterpart, except that it comes with a protective case, an extended two-year warranty against damage,
“Better Call Saul” star John Christian Love is now working as an Amazon delivery driver. The 35-year-old revealed his shocking career update last month via a Reddit thread for Amazon workers.
AWS ProServe's AI-driven consulting changes signal shifts for firms like PwC and EY. Industry adapts to AI, impacting hiring and workflows.