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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. With the launch of the Asia Pacific (Tokyo) Region, companies can now leverage the AWS suite of infrastructure web services directly connected to Japanese networks. Comments ().

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Cloud Storage 2.0 Set To Dominate Market

Cloud Musings

On March 13, 2006, Amazon Web Services launched Simple Storage Service (S3). and heralded a gradual but steady global adoption of cloud-based storage services. Many business processes are now expected to be dynamically executed in a parallel fashion (Agile business, Social Media Customer Service).

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Amazon adds two new leadership principles just days before Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO

GeekWire

” The new principles are being added just days before Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO and passes the reins to Amazon Web Services chief Andy Jassy on Monday. They do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion. Here are the two new principles: Strive to be Earth’s Best Employer. Leaders have conviction and are tenacious.

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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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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. Social 3D spaces like CyberTown long predate Second Life.

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GeekWire Awards 2020 revealed: Big winners, celebrities and surprises power virtual event

GeekWire

Not only did McPherson run through the names of every nominee in operatic fashion, he also paid tribute to our new WFH reality with an ode to video conferencing called “Opera di Zoom.” Students also receive “wraparound” support including career skill development and social services. Love this town.

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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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