Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is further solidifying its position in the global cloud computing arena through the continuous expansion of availability zones and regions served by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The latest development entails AWS’s plans to introduce an AWS infrastructure Region in Mexico by early 2025.
This strategic move underscores Amazon’s long-term commitment to Latin America, with the company intending to invest over $5 billion in Mexico over the next 15 years. The forthcoming AWS Mexico (Central) Region, featuring three availability zones, is poised to meet the escalating demand for cloud services in the region.
The establishment of this region will enable AWS to offer low latency and provide access to its comprehensive portfolio of cloud services and technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and the Internet of Things. Additionally, it will facilitate the seamless execution of critical workloads and secure data storage within Mexico.
This initiative is expected to resonate well with startups, enterprises, non-profit organizations, and government entities, with notable interest already expressed by entities such as Aeromexico, Banco Santander Mexico, Cinepolis, and Vector Casa de Bolsa.
In addition to the AWS Mexico (Central) Region, Amazon has recently launched its second infrastructure region in Canada, situated in Calgary, further bolstering its presence in North America. Meanwhile, AWS continues to expand its footprint in Europe, with seven AWS Regions and 21 availability zones spanning across various cities.
The company’s focus on the Asia-Pacific region is evident through its plans to establish an AWS infrastructure region in Malaysia, with substantial investment commitments aiming to support job creation and economic growth. Moreover, AWS has launched infrastructure regions in Melbourne, Australia, and Tel Aviv, Israel, reflecting its global expansion strategy.
Currently boasting 105 Availability Zones across 33 geographic regions, AWS plans to introduce 15 more Availability Zones and five additional AWS Regions in various countries, including Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, and Thailand.
The expansion of regions and availability zones is expected to drive AWS’s customer momentum and financial performance, further solidifying Amazon’s competitive position in the global cloud market. Despite intense competition from rivals like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Alphabet’s Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), AWS maintains its dominance, capturing 31% of the global cloud infrastructure services market according to the latest Synergy Research Group data.
With AWS being a key driver for Amazon, the company’s aggressive expansion efforts are anticipated to sustain its competitive edge and foster continued growth in the cloud computing sector.
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