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AWS clamping down on cloud capacity swapping; here’s what IT buyers need to know

The cloud provider is getting stricter with Reserved Instances and Savings Plans, restricting use to a single end customer.

By Taryn Plumb

May 21, 2025 5 mins

Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing

AWS adds new cost metrics to its Budgets finance management tool

The new cost metrics would allow enterprises to calculate their actual invoiced costs, helping them further optimize their expenditures.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Apr 30, 2025 2 mins

Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing

Amazon undercuts Nvidia pricing by 25%, leveling market for simpler inferencing tasks

Servers powered by AWS’ Trainium chip could democratize access for enterprises looking to experiment with AI, but who can’t get access to or afford Nvidia’s infrastructure.

By Taryn Plumb

Mar 18, 2025 5 mins

Amazon Web Services Computer Components

Microsoft EU Data Boundary initiative now complete, but how ironclad is it?

Analyst calls it a step forward, but says true data sovereignty is not being guaranteed.

By Paul Barker

Mar 3, 2025 4 mins

Cloud Computing Microsoft Azure Privacy

AWS plans to outspend Microsoft and Google on AI infrastructure

Amazon’s CEO plans to invest more than $100 billion this year, mostly in AI infrastructure — but could face challenges buying enough hardware and power.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Feb 7, 2025 5 mins

Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing