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Expanding the Cloud - Introducing the AWS Asia Pacific (Tokyo.

All Things Distributed

Today Amazon Web Services is expanding its world-wide coverage with the launch of a new AWS Region located in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese companies and consumers have become used to low latency and high-speed networking available between their businesses, residences, and mobile devices. By Werner Vogels on 01 March 2011 10:00 PM.

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What is the metaverse, and do I have to care?

The Verge

Right now, tech industry figures who talk about “the metaverse” are usually excited about digital platforms that include some of the following things: Feature sets that overlap with older web services or real-world activities. The internet” already covers mobile apps, websites, and all kinds of infrastructure services.

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Tech Moves: Leafly hires general counsel; Skilljar and LevelTen add execs; and more

GeekWire

With a background in fashion, Gilfoyle most recently was a venture associate at New York firm K50 Ventures. Recent investments include AI platform Yoodli , social platform Game Jolt and London-based startup Troop. Auterion, which makes software for drones, hired Amazon Web Services (AWS) vet Jeff Jones as chief revenue officer.

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Here are all the winners of the 2020 Webby Awards

The Verge

Lil Nas X’s “Panini,” NASA’s social media presence, Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line, and John Krasinski’s Some Good News YouTube show are among the winners of this year’s Webby Awards. National Geographic took away this year’s most awards, 15 total, with wins for its science podcasts, travel videos, and photos on social media, among other things.

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Meet Andy Jassy, Amazon’s next CEO

The Verge

Jassy, currently the CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), is a core believer in Bezos’ business philosophies and a longtime veteran of the company, having run the cloud division since its inception nearly two decades ago. Jassy’s ascent to the top job at Amazon may similarly usher in an era of transformation for the e-commerce giant.

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The biggest enterprise technology M&A deals of the year

CIO Business Intelligence

Where Qualtrics uses online surveys to ask people how they feel, Clarabridge uses AI to identify sentiment by analyzing social media, chat sessions, and other information sources. Aptean sews up deal to buy SCM and fashion ERP specialists. billion all-share acquisition of Clarabridge on Oct. TrueCommerce acquires DiCentral.