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Amazon Music Brings Spatial Audio to More Customers Than Ever Before

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10/19/2021 09:10:00

Amazon Music Brings Spatial Audio to More Customers Than Ever Before

10/19/2021

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Starting today, Amazon Music Unlimited customers can listen to spatial audio on more devices than ever before—including their existing headphones—with no special equipment required New music mixed in Sony's 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos is streaming now, from artists including Alicia Keys, Coldplay, FINNEAS, Lil Nas X, and Remi Wolf SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)Today, Amazon Music announced that subscribers to its Unlimited tier can now stream music mixed in spatial audio on more devices than ever before, including iOS and Android devices with their existing headphones—no special equipment required—and on select devices that support Alexa Cast. Originally introduced to Amazon Music customers in 2019, spatial audio puts the listener inside of the music, with an immersive, multidimensional audio experience. Beginning today, customers can hear new releases from artists including FINNEAS, Lil Nas X, and Remi Wolf with unparalleled space, clarity, and depth to the music—no upgrade required. Learn more at amazon.com/unlimited. "We've always believed that the highest-quality audio possible should be the norm for streaming music, and that's why today, we're making spatial audio available to our customers without any special equipment needed, and no upgrade required," said Steve Boom, vice president of Amazon Music. "We can't wait for even more fans around the world to be able to hear the vibrancy and nuance of music in spatial audio with just their favorite headphones, and discover new details in the albums they love for the very first time." Amazon Music subscribers can hear brand-new albums in spatial audio, including Remi Wolf's debut album Juno, FINNEAS' recently released album Optimist, andRüfüs Du Sol's fourth album Surrender, out this Friday.Starting today, fans can also hear Alicia Keys' full catalog in 360 Reality Audio, including classic albums like Songs in A Minor and Girl on Fire. In November, Amazon Music will exclusively release Mercury – Act 1 (Amazon Music Live), a brand-new EP from Imagine Dragons, mixed in Dolby Atmos. The five-track EP features music from the band's album release livestream, which was recorded from the rooftop of the Amazon Music office in Brooklyn. "We recorded our new album Mercury - Act I with Rick Rubin at Shangri-La studios in Malibu, and it's great to have a new avenue for people to experience the space and depth in those rooms through these new Dolby Atmos mixes," said Imagine Dragons. "We're excited to share our first acoustic live EP of some of these tracks, that we recorded with Amazon Music." "Over the last year, my engineer Ann Mincieli and I worked passionately to reimagine my catalog in 360 Reality Audio, a process that found us poring through music we love endlessly!" said Alicia Keys. "Making these spatial audio mixes revealed unforgettable moments—little details that define a song but tend to hide in the mix. I'm so proud of the results, and I can't wait for you to fall in love all over again with my music in 360 Reality Audio on Amazon Music." In addition to listening with their existing headphones, customers can stream spatial audio with Alexa Cast on select devices, including the Echo Studio, Amazon's best-sounding Echo ever. Additional devices that support 360 Reality Audio with Alexa Cast include Sony's SRS-RA5000 or SRS-RA3000 wireless speakers, and home theater systems such as HT-A9, HT-A7000, or HT-A5000. And later this year, customers will also be able to hear music mixed in Dolby Atmos on the Sonos Arc and Beam (Gen 2) soundbars when streaming Amazon Music from the Sonos app. Music available in Dolby Atmos brings listeners closer to their favorite artists and songs, and allows them to experience music the way that artists intended. Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers with an Individual, Family, or Student Plan will now automatically have access to spatial audio and to HD and Ultra HD music at no extra cost to their subscription—no upgrade required. While this access was previously only available as a separate tier of streaming, now all subscribers can stream music in the highest-quality streaming audio, including albums from Coldplay, Lil Nas X, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys, and P!NK. For a limited time, new customers can also now experience premium-quality streaming audio free for three months when they subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited. With Amazon Music Unlimited, customers can stream more than 75 million lossless, High Definition (HD) songs, with a bit depth of 16 bits and a sample rate of at least 44.1 kHz (CD quality). Customers can also stream more than 7 million songs in Ultra HD (better than CD quality), with a bit depth of 24 bits and a sample rate up to 192 kHz, which reveals even more nuances that were once lost in files compressed for digital streaming. The selection of Ultra HD songs on Amazon Music has tripled since the format was introduced in 2019, providing customers with a wide selection of music in Ultra HD. Customers also have access to a rapidly growing catalog of songs mixed in Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio, a catalog that has grown by more than 20 times since spatial audio was originally introduced to Amazon Music customers. Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Plans are available for $7.99/month for Prime members and $9.99/month for Amazon customers. Family Plan customers can stream Amazon Music Unlimited on up to six devices for $14.99/month. About Amazon MusicAmazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 75 million songs and the latest new releases. Amazon Music Unlimited customers also now have access to the highest-quality listening experience available, with more than 75 million songs available in High Definition (HD), more than 7 million songs in Ultra HD, and a growing catalog of spatial audio. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211019005764/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Starting today, Amazon Music Unlimited customers can listen to spatial audio on more devices than ever before—including their existing headphones—with no special equipment required</em></p><p><em>New music mixed in Sony's 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos is streaming now, from artists including Alicia Keys, Coldplay, FINNEAS, Lil Nas X, and Remi Wolf</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)Today, Amazon Music announced that subscribers to its Unlimited tier can now stream music mixed in spatial audio on more devices than ever before, including iOS and Android devices with their existing headphones—no special equipment required—and on select devices that support Alexa Cast. Originally introduced to Amazon Music customers in 2019, spatial audio puts the listener inside of the music, with an immersive, multidimensional audio experience. Beginning today, customers can hear new releases from artists including FINNEAS, Lil Nas X, and Remi Wolf with unparalleled space, clarity, and depth to the music—no upgrade required. Learn more at amazon.com/unlimited.</p><p>"We've always believed that the highest-quality audio possible should be the norm for streaming music, and that's why today, we're making spatial audio available to our customers without any special equipment needed, and no upgrade required," said Steve Boom, vice president of Amazon Music. "We can't wait for even more fans around the world to be able to hear the vibrancy and nuance of music in spatial audio with just their favorite headphones, and discover new details in the albums they love for the very first time."</p><p>Amazon Music subscribers can hear brand-new albums in spatial audio, including Remi Wolf's debut album <em>Juno</em>, FINNEAS' recently released album <em>Optimist, </em>andRüfüs Du Sol's fourth album <em>Surrender</em>, out this Friday.Starting today, fans can also hear Alicia Keys' full catalog in 360 Reality Audio, including classic albums like <em>Songs in A Minor </em>and <em>Girl on Fire</em>. In November, Amazon Music will exclusively release <em>Mercury – Act 1 (Amazon Music Live)</em>, a brand-new EP from Imagine Dragons, mixed in Dolby Atmos. The five-track EP features music from the band's album release livestream, which was recorded from the rooftop of the Amazon Music office in Brooklyn.</p><p>"We recorded our new album <em>Mercury - Act I</em> with Rick Rubin at Shangri-La studios in Malibu, and it's great to have a new avenue for people to experience the space and depth in those rooms through these new Dolby Atmos mixes," said Imagine Dragons. "We're excited to share our first acoustic live EP of some of these tracks, that we recorded with Amazon Music."</p><p>"Over the last year, my engineer Ann Mincieli and I worked passionately to reimagine my catalog in 360 Reality Audio, a process that found us poring through music we love endlessly!" said Alicia Keys. "Making these spatial audio mixes revealed unforgettable moments—little details that define a song but tend to hide in the mix. I'm so proud of the results, and I can't wait for you to fall in love all over again with my music in 360 Reality Audio on Amazon Music."</p><p>In addition to listening with their existing headphones, customers can stream spatial audio with Alexa Cast on select devices, including the Echo Studio, Amazon's best-sounding Echo ever. Additional devices that support 360 Reality Audio with Alexa Cast include Sony's SRS-RA5000 or SRS-RA3000 wireless speakers, and home theater systems such as HT-A9, HT-A7000, or HT-A5000. And later this year, customers will also be able to hear music mixed in Dolby Atmos on the Sonos Arc and Beam (Gen 2) soundbars when streaming Amazon Music from the Sonos app. Music available in Dolby Atmos brings listeners closer to their favorite artists and songs, and allows them to experience music the way that artists intended.</p><p>Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers with an Individual, Family, or Student Plan will now automatically have access to spatial audio and to HD and Ultra HD music at no extra cost to their subscription—no upgrade required. While this access was previously only available as a separate tier of streaming, now all subscribers can stream music in the highest-quality streaming audio, including albums from Coldplay, Lil Nas X, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys, and P!NK. For a limited time, new customers can also now experience premium-quality streaming audio free for three months when they subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited.</p><p>With Amazon Music Unlimited, customers can stream more than 75 million lossless, High Definition (HD) songs, with a bit depth of 16 bits and a sample rate of at least 44.1 kHz (CD quality). Customers can also stream more than 7 million songs in Ultra HD (better than CD quality), with a bit depth of 24 bits and a sample rate up to 192 kHz, which reveals even more nuances that were once lost in files compressed for digital streaming.</p><p>The selection of Ultra HD songs on Amazon Music has tripled since the format was introduced in 2019, providing customers with a wide selection of music in Ultra HD. Customers also have access to a rapidly growing catalog of songs mixed in Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio, a catalog that has grown by more than 20 times since spatial audio was originally introduced to Amazon Music customers.</p><p>Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Plans are available for $7.99/month for Prime members and $9.99/month for Amazon customers. Family Plan customers can stream Amazon Music Unlimited on up to six devices for $14.99/month.</p><p>About Amazon MusicAmazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 75 million songs and the latest new releases. Amazon Music Unlimited customers also now have access to the highest-quality listening experience available, with more than 75 million songs available in High Definition (HD), more than 7 million songs in Ultra HD, and a growing catalog of spatial audio. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211019005764/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon's 2021 Small Business Empowerment Report Reveals Third-Party Sellers Have Created More than 1.8 Million U.S. Jobs

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10/19/2021 06:00:00

Amazon's 2021 Small Business Empowerment Report Reveals Third-Party Sellers Have Created More than 1.8 Million U.S. Jobs

10/19/2021

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The number of American small and medium-sized businesses that surpassed $1 million in sales grew by nearly 15% More than 200,000 small and medium-sized businesses from around the world began selling in Amazon's U.S. store in one year Amazon Accelerate seller conference begins Wednesday, October 20 SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today released its 2021 Small Business Empowerment Report outlining how the company provides opportunity, tools, and services to help more than 500,000 third-party selling partners in the U.S. reach hundreds of millions of customers, increase revenue and profits, and create good jobs across America. The report comes just ahead of the Amazon Accelerate 2021 virtual conference for sellers, October 20-21, which will include appearances by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Worldwide Consumer CEO Dave Clark. Amazon will welcome thousands of U.S. sellers to the second annual conference, which will feature new product and service announcements, seller presentations, and more than 30 sessions providing insights and strategies for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. To view the full session catalog and register to attend, visit www.AmazonAccelerate.com. The 2021 Small Business Empowerment Report details how Amazon provides small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs with support, tools, and opportunities to sell their products online, scale their business, build their brand, and create economic impact. Sellers have created an estimated 1.8 million U.S.-based jobs managing, operating, and supporting their Amazon-related businesses. "Over 20 years ago, we made the decision to open our store's virtual shelves to third-party sellers. At the time, big-box retailers had been pushing small businesses out of the retail market," said Dave Clark, CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer. "But we made a bet that bringing selling partners into our store would not only be a win for customers who want vast product selection, low prices, and fast delivery, but it would also be a win for small businesses that want to reach more customers, increase their revenue and profits, and create good jobs. It proved to be a great bet." The number of American sellers who surpassed $1 million in sales grew by nearly 15%. In the 12 months ending on August 31, 2021, American sellers: Sold more than 3.8 billion products, averaging 7,400 every minute. Averaged more than $200,000 in sales, up year-over-year from about $170,000. Had nearly $2.2 billion in international export sales, up year over year from nearly $1.5 billion. "When COVID hit, BlueZone was forced to temporarily close all of its physical stores and downsize from 75 employees to 12," said Kyle Robertson, director of marketing for BlueZone Sports. "After going all-in on Amazon in April 2020, BlueZone now has more employees and more brick-and-mortar locations than we did pre-pandemic thanks to growth on Amazon." In the report, Amazon also revealed the top 10 states with the most sellers in Amazon's stores per capita and the top 10 states with the fastest-growing sellers selling in Amazon's stores. The top 10 states with the most sellers per capita: Delaware with more than 2,000 sellers Florida with more than 50,000 sellers Utah with more than 7,500 sellers California with more than 88,000 sellers Wyoming with more than 1,000 sellers New Jersey with more than 20,000 sellers Nevada with more than 6,500 sellers New York with more than 40,000 sellers Colorado with more than 10,000 sellers Washington with more than 13,000 sellers The top 10 states with the most year-over-year sales growth for sellers: Nebraska with 60% growth South Dakota with 40% growth Delaware with 35% growth Iowa with 33% growth Kansas with 32% growth Washington with 29% growth West Virginia with 28% growth Arizona with 27% growth South Carolina with 27% growth Connecticut with 25% growth In 2020, Amazon invested more than $18 billion in selling partner success to help sellers quickly launch their businesses in Amazon's store, scale and reach more customers, and build their brands. That investment includes launching new tools and services, and the more than 24,000 employees focused on supporting sellers across the company. To learn more about small and medium-sized businesses working with Amazon, and to view the full 2021 Amazon Small Business Empowerment Report, visit aboutamazon.com/supporting-small-business. About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211019005485/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>The number of American small and medium-sized businesses that surpassed $1 million in sales grew by nearly 15%</em></p><p><em>More than 200,000 small and medium-sized businesses from around the world began selling in Amazon's U.S. store in one year</em></p><p><em>Amazon Accelerate seller conference begins Wednesday, October 20</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today released its 2021 Small Business Empowerment Report outlining how the company provides opportunity, tools, and services to help more than 500,000 third-party selling partners in the U.S. reach hundreds of millions of customers, increase revenue and profits, and create good jobs across America. The report comes just ahead of the Amazon Accelerate 2021 virtual conference for sellers, October 20-21, which will include appearances by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Worldwide Consumer CEO Dave Clark. Amazon will welcome thousands of U.S. sellers to the second annual conference, which will feature new product and service announcements, seller presentations, and more than 30 sessions providing insights and strategies for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. To view the full session catalog and register to attend, visit www.AmazonAccelerate.com.</p><p>The 2021 Small Business Empowerment Report details how Amazon provides small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs with support, tools, and opportunities to sell their products online, scale their business, build their brand, and create economic impact. Sellers have created an estimated 1.8 million U.S.-based jobs managing, operating, and supporting their Amazon-related businesses.</p><p>"Over 20 years ago, we made the decision to open our store's virtual shelves to third-party sellers. At the time, big-box retailers had been pushing small businesses out of the retail market," said Dave Clark, CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer. "But we made a bet that bringing selling partners into our store would not only be a win for customers who want vast product selection, low prices, and fast delivery, but it would also be a win for small businesses that want to reach more customers, increase their revenue and profits, and create good jobs. It proved to be a great bet."</p><p>The number of American sellers who surpassed $1 million in sales grew by nearly 15%. In the 12 months ending on August 31, 2021, American sellers:</p><ul><li>Sold more than 3.8 billion products, averaging 7,400 every minute.</li><li>Averaged more than $200,000 in sales, up year-over-year from about $170,000.</li><li>Had nearly $2.2 billion in international export sales, up year over year from nearly $1.5 billion.</li></ul><p>"When COVID hit, BlueZone was forced to temporarily close all of its physical stores and downsize from 75 employees to 12," said Kyle Robertson, director of marketing for BlueZone Sports. "After going all-in on Amazon in April 2020, BlueZone now has more employees and more brick-and-mortar locations than we did pre-pandemic thanks to growth on Amazon."</p><p>In the report, Amazon also revealed the top 10 states with the most sellers in Amazon's stores per capita and the top 10 states with the fastest-growing sellers selling in Amazon's stores.</p><ul><li>The top 10 states with the most sellers per capita:</li></ul><ol><li>Delaware with more than 2,000 sellers</li><li>Florida with more than 50,000 sellers</li><li>Utah with more than 7,500 sellers</li><li>California with more than 88,000 sellers</li><li>Wyoming with more than 1,000 sellers</li><li>New Jersey with more than 20,000 sellers</li><li>Nevada with more than 6,500 sellers</li><li>New York with more than 40,000 sellers</li><li>Colorado with more than 10,000 sellers</li><li>Washington with more than 13,000 sellers</li></ol><ul><li>The top 10 states with the most year-over-year sales growth for sellers:</li></ul><ol><li>Nebraska with 60% growth</li><li>South Dakota with 40% growth</li><li>Delaware with 35% growth</li><li>Iowa with 33% growth</li><li>Kansas with 32% growth</li><li>Washington with 29% growth</li><li>West Virginia with 28% growth</li><li>Arizona with 27% growth</li><li>South Carolina with 27% growth</li><li>Connecticut with 25% growth</li></ol><p>In 2020, Amazon invested more than $18 billion in selling partner success to help sellers quickly launch their businesses in Amazon's store, scale and reach more customers, and build their brands. That investment includes launching new tools and services, and the more than 24,000 employees focused on supporting sellers across the company.</p><p>To learn more about small and medium-sized businesses working with Amazon, and to view the full 2021 Amazon Small Business Empowerment Report, visit aboutamazon.com/supporting-small-business.</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211019005485/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon Hiring for 150,000 Seasonal Jobs With Thousands Available in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area

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Amazon Hiring for 150,000 Seasonal Jobs With Thousands Available in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area

10/18/2021

2021

Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- Amazon continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S., including approximately 3,000 in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. Today's seasonal roles come in addition to the 2,700 full and part-time Operations jobs announced for Minnesota previously. "I was hired as a part-time seasonal worker. As I started to meet my teammates and learn more about the life-changing benefits and advancement opportunities here in Shakopee, I transitioned to a full-time position. The work has been rewarding as we impact our customers lives in such a positive way," Amazon Associate Brandon Tarabocchia explained. Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply. "Since May, we have converted hundreds of part-time or seasonal employees into full-time, blue badge employees. Currently, our fulfillment center in Shakopee is offering good hourly wages, bonuses and flexible schedules to help fit the needs of anyone who wants to re-enter the workforce. We also cater to individuals looking for extra, end-of-the-year income; many of them join us around this time year after year. Amazon has something for everyone and everyone is welcome here," Fulfillment Center Assistant General Manager Adam Swift explained. Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021. States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005909/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers</em></p><p><em>Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs</em></p><p>MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- Amazon continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S., including approximately 3,000 in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.</p><p>All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. Today's seasonal roles come in addition to the 2,700 full and part-time Operations jobs announced for Minnesota previously.</p><p>"I was hired as a part-time seasonal worker. As I started to meet my teammates and learn more about the life-changing benefits and advancement opportunities here in Shakopee, I transitioned to a full-time position. The work has been rewarding as we impact our customers lives in such a positive way," Amazon Associate Brandon Tarabocchia explained.</p><p>Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply.</p><p>"Since May, we have converted hundreds of part-time or seasonal employees into full-time, blue badge employees. Currently, our fulfillment center in Shakopee is offering good hourly wages, bonuses and flexible schedules to help fit the needs of anyone who wants to re-enter the workforce. We also cater to individuals looking for extra, end-of-the-year income; many of them join us around this time year after year. Amazon has something for everyone and everyone is welcome here," Fulfillment Center Assistant General Manager Adam Swift explained.</p><p>Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021.</p><p>States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.</p><p>Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005909/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Hiring for 23,000 jobs Across Cities and Towns in California

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Amazon Hiring for 23,000 jobs Across Cities and Towns in California

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Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S. including 23,000 in California. All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. Today's seasonal roles come in addition to the 25,000 full and part-time Operations jobs announced for California previously. "We are proud to be offering a huge range of full-time, part-time, and now seasonal jobs with great pay and benefits," said Alicia Boler Davis, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment. "Our seasonal hiring helps us deliver on our promises to customers while also providing flexibility to our full-time employees during busy periods. Joining Amazon in one of our seasonal roles offers high-paying, part-time work, or a path to a full-time position, with benefits like our Career Choice program to help people advance their education and careers within Amazon or beyond." Amazon values its seasonal employees, many of whom return each holiday season year-after-year or choose to transition to full-time roles within the company. Seasonal employees are essential to how Amazon delivers for customers, doing important, rewarding work, while earning income flexibility before the end of the year. Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply. "Creating opportunities for increased seasonal work is key as California and the nation continue to deal with interruptions in the supply chain," said a spokesperson from CalChamber. "Through this effort, Amazon will help get more people back on the job this holiday season. This, along with Amazon's broader investments during the pandemic is important to the California economy." Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021. States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005246/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers</em></p><p><em>Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs</em></p><p>SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S. including 23,000 in California.</p><p>All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. Today's seasonal roles come in addition to the 25,000 full and part-time Operations jobs announced for California previously.</p><p>"We are proud to be offering a huge range of full-time, part-time, and now seasonal jobs with great pay and benefits," said Alicia Boler Davis, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment. "Our seasonal hiring helps us deliver on our promises to customers while also providing flexibility to our full-time employees during busy periods. Joining Amazon in one of our seasonal roles offers high-paying, part-time work, or a path to a full-time position, with benefits like our Career Choice program to help people advance their education and careers within Amazon or beyond."</p><p>Amazon values its seasonal employees, many of whom return each holiday season year-after-year or choose to transition to full-time roles within the company. Seasonal employees are essential to how Amazon delivers for customers, doing important, rewarding work, while earning income flexibility before the end of the year.</p><p>Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply.</p><p>"Creating opportunities for increased seasonal work is key as California and the nation continue to deal with interruptions in the supply chain," said a spokesperson from CalChamber. "Through this effort, Amazon will help get more people back on the job this holiday season. This, along with Amazon's broader investments during the pandemic is important to the California economy."</p><p>Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021.</p><p>States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.</p><p>Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005246/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Hiring for 150,000 Seasonal Jobs With 4,500 Available in Cities and Towns Across Illinois

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Amazon Hiring for 150,000 Seasonal Jobs With 4,500 Available in Cities and Towns Across Illinois

10/18/2021

2021

Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- Amazon continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S. including 4,500 in Illinois All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. Today's seasonal roles come in addition to the 7,700 full and part-time Operations jobs announced for Illinois previously. "We are proud to be offering a huge range of full-time, part-time, and now seasonal jobs with great pay and benefits," said Alicia Boler Davis, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment. "Our seasonal hiring helps us deliver on our promises to customers while also providing flexibility to our full-time employees during busy periods. Joining Amazon in one of our seasonal roles offers high-paying, part-time work, or a path to a full-time position, with benefits like our Career Choice program to help people advance their education and careers within Amazon or beyond." Amazon values its seasonal employees, many of whom return each holiday season year-after-year or choose to transition to full-time roles within the company. Seasonal employees are essential to how Amazon delivers for customers, doing important, rewarding work, while earning income flexibility before the end of the year. "I never envisioned my seasonal role at Amazon would evolve into the long-term career path I have today," said Arthur Harrison, Senior Operations Manager at Amazon. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to grow my career at a company providing good jobs to people across our community." Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply. "We continue to be impressed by Amazon's commitment to our community," said Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa. "Amazon's ability to create thousands of net-new roles for people cannot be understated, especially as the holiday season approaches and the need for support will only increase." Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021. States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005212/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers</em></p><p><em>Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs</em></p><p>CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- Amazon continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S. including 4,500 in Illinois</p><p>All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. Today's seasonal roles come in addition to the 7,700 full and part-time Operations jobs announced for Illinois previously.</p><p>"We are proud to be offering a huge range of full-time, part-time, and now seasonal jobs with great pay and benefits," said Alicia Boler Davis, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment. "Our seasonal hiring helps us deliver on our promises to customers while also providing flexibility to our full-time employees during busy periods. Joining Amazon in one of our seasonal roles offers high-paying, part-time work, or a path to a full-time position, with benefits like our Career Choice program to help people advance their education and careers within Amazon or beyond."</p><p>Amazon values its seasonal employees, many of whom return each holiday season year-after-year or choose to transition to full-time roles within the company. Seasonal employees are essential to how Amazon delivers for customers, doing important, rewarding work, while earning income flexibility before the end of the year.</p><p>"I never envisioned my seasonal role at Amazon would evolve into the long-term career path I have today," said Arthur Harrison, Senior Operations Manager at Amazon. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to grow my career at a company providing good jobs to people across our community."</p><p>Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply.</p><p>"We continue to be impressed by Amazon's commitment to our community," said Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa. "Amazon's ability to create thousands of net-new roles for people cannot be understated, especially as the holiday season approaches and the need for support will only increase."</p><p>Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021.</p><p>States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.</p><p>Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005212/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon Hiring for 150,000 Seasonal Jobs to Help Deliver Great Holiday Experiences

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Amazon Hiring for 150,000 Seasonal Jobs to Help Deliver Great Holiday Experiences

10/18/2021

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Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN) – Amazon continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S. All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. "We are proud to be offering a huge range of full-time, part-time, and now seasonal jobs with great pay and benefits," said Alicia Boler Davis, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment. "Our seasonal hiring helps us deliver on our promises to customers while also providing flexibility to our full-time employees during busy periods. Joining Amazon in one of our seasonal roles offers high-paying, part-time work, or a path to a full-time position, with benefits like our Career Choice program to help people advance their education and careers within Amazon or beyond." Amazon values its seasonal employees, many of whom return each holiday season year-after-year or choose to transition to full-time roles within the company. Seasonal employees are essential to how Amazon delivers for customers, doing important, rewarding work, while earning income flexibility before the end of the year. "Nearly four years ago, I started a trial run with Amazon as a seasonal employee. Since then, I have been promoted four times and I am now charged with helping staff Amazon's facilities across the Delaware Valley," said Andrea Wilkerson, Staffing Coordinator for Amazon. "I can say from experience that the array of positions Amazon offers, coupled with a flexible work schedule, ensures the company can meet the needs of any employee. This includes those who are looking to rejoin the workforce, or start a new career with advancement opportunities, or just to earn some extra money over the holiday season." Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply. Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021. States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005304/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p>Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers</p><p><em>Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN) – Amazon continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S. All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations.</p><p>"We are proud to be offering a huge range of full-time, part-time, and now seasonal jobs with great pay and benefits," said Alicia Boler Davis, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment. "Our seasonal hiring helps us deliver on our promises to customers while also providing flexibility to our full-time employees during busy periods. Joining Amazon in one of our seasonal roles offers high-paying, part-time work, or a path to a full-time position, with benefits like our Career Choice program to help people advance their education and careers within Amazon or beyond."</p><p>Amazon values its seasonal employees, many of whom return each holiday season year-after-year or choose to transition to full-time roles within the company. Seasonal employees are essential to how Amazon delivers for customers, doing important, rewarding work, while earning income flexibility before the end of the year.</p><p>"Nearly four years ago, I started a trial run with Amazon as a seasonal employee. Since then, I have been promoted four times and I am now charged with helping staff Amazon's facilities across the Delaware Valley," said Andrea Wilkerson, Staffing Coordinator for Amazon. "I can say from experience that the array of positions Amazon offers, coupled with a flexible work schedule, ensures the company can meet the needs of any employee. This includes those who are looking to rejoin the workforce, or start a new career with advancement opportunities, or just to earn some extra money over the holiday season."</p><p>Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply.</p><p>Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021.</p><p>States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.</p><p>Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005304/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Hiring for 6,200 Seasonal Jobs in Cities and Towns Across Arizona

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Amazon Hiring for 6,200 Seasonal Jobs in Cities and Towns Across Arizona

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Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S. including 6,200 in Arizona. All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. Today's seasonal roles come in addition to the 7,500 full and part-time Operations jobs announced for Arizona previously. "We are proud to be offering a huge range of full-time, part-time, and now seasonal jobs with great pay and benefits," said Alicia Boler Davis, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment. "Our seasonal hiring helps us deliver on our promises to customers while also providing flexibility to our full-time employees during busy periods. Joining Amazon in one of our seasonal roles offers high-paying, part-time work, or a path to a full-time position, with benefits like our Career Choice program to help people advance their education and careers within Amazon or beyond." Amazon values its seasonal employees, many of whom return each holiday season year-after-year or choose to transition to full-time roles within the company. Seasonal employees are essential to how Amazon delivers for customers, doing important, rewarding work, while earning income flexibility before the end of the year. Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply. Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021. States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005260/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Job seekers can receive an immediate contingent offer for seasonal roles with an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations, plus the opportunity to transition to long-term careers</em></p><p><em>Seasonal roles are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs</em></p><p>PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) continues to provide diverse employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, announcing today 150,000 seasonal jobs are now available across the U.S. including 6,200 in Arizona.</p><p>All Amazon jobs in the U.S., including seasonal roles, have an average starting pay of $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 and an additional $3 per hour depending on shifts in many locations. Today's seasonal roles come in addition to the 7,500 full and part-time Operations jobs announced for Arizona previously.</p><p>"We are proud to be offering a huge range of full-time, part-time, and now seasonal jobs with great pay and benefits," said Alicia Boler Davis, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Fulfillment. "Our seasonal hiring helps us deliver on our promises to customers while also providing flexibility to our full-time employees during busy periods. Joining Amazon in one of our seasonal roles offers high-paying, part-time work, or a path to a full-time position, with benefits like our Career Choice program to help people advance their education and careers within Amazon or beyond."</p><p>Amazon values its seasonal employees, many of whom return each holiday season year-after-year or choose to transition to full-time roles within the company. Seasonal employees are essential to how Amazon delivers for customers, doing important, rewarding work, while earning income flexibility before the end of the year.</p><p>Jobs in Amazon's operations network include stowing, picking, packing, shipping and more. New hires will be fully trained and all facilities follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. A job with Amazon can be the start of a future, long-term career inside or outside of the company. Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply.</p><p>Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. Job advancement and career building is an important focus for the company, and many employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Seasonal employees will help support full-time employees across over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations that opened in the U.S. in 2021.</p><p>States with the greatest number of seasonal roles include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.</p><p>Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety. Learn more about working at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/working-at-amazon</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211018005260/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Supports Department of Justice's Prosecution of Four Defendants Charged with Fraud

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Amazon Supports Department of Justice's Prosecution of Four Defendants Charged with Fraud

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc.: What: The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan yesterday charged four individuals in a more than 30 count indictment for their role in defrauding Amazon's textbook rental program. The charges include mail fraud, wire fraud, and making false statements. Amazon's robust anti-fraud systems discovered this scheme and it supported the multi-year investigation. You can see the related press release here: https://www.justice.gov/Usao-wdmi/pr/2021_1014_Talsma Statement from Amazon:Only through close collaboration with law enforcement is the prosecution of fraud like this possible. We are grateful to the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Postal Inspector of Michigan in their thorough pursuit of this case. Fraud undermines the trust of our customers, and jeopardizes the value and selection that entrepreneurs, authors, and publishers provide to millions of customers through our stores. We will continue to pursue all available measures to protect our customers and hold bad actors accountable. Additional BackgroundCase: 1:21-cr-00180-HYJ, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan Amazon has an extensive history of protecting its customers from fraud and abuse: https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-counterfeit-crimes-unit-reaches-settlement-influencers https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-announces-lawsuit-combat-fraudulent-affiliate-marketing https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ftc-obtains-permanent-ban-and-2m-judgment-work-home-scammer https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-supports-investigation-and-prosecution-four-new-york View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211015005629/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc.:</p><p>What:</p><p>The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan yesterday charged four individuals in a more than 30 count indictment for their role in defrauding Amazon's textbook rental program. The charges include mail fraud, wire fraud, and making false statements. Amazon's robust anti-fraud systems discovered this scheme and it supported the multi-year investigation.</p><p>You can see the related press release here: https://www.justice.gov/Usao-wdmi/pr/2021_1014_Talsma</p><p>Statement from Amazon:Only through close collaboration with law enforcement is the prosecution of fraud like this possible. We are grateful to the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Postal Inspector of Michigan in their thorough pursuit of this case. Fraud undermines the trust of our customers, and jeopardizes the value and selection that entrepreneurs, authors, and publishers provide to millions of customers through our stores. We will continue to pursue all available measures to protect our customers and hold bad actors accountable.</p><p>Additional BackgroundCase: 1:21-cr-00180-HYJ, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan</p><p>Amazon has an extensive history of protecting its customers from fraud and abuse:</p><ul><li>https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-counterfeit-crimes-unit-reaches-settlement-influencers</li><li>https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-announces-lawsuit-combat-fraudulent-affiliate-marketing</li><li>https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ftc-obtains-permanent-ban-and-2m-judgment-work-home-scammer</li><li>https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-supports-investigation-and-prosecution-four-new-york</li></ul><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211015005629/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon.com to Webcast Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call

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10/14/2021 16:01:00

Amazon.com to Webcast Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live, and the audio and associated slides will be available for at least three months thereafter at www.amazon.com/ir. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211014006033/en/ Amazon.com Public Relationsamazon-pr@amazon.comamazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com

<p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET.</p><p>The event will be webcast live, and the audio and associated slides will be available for at least three months thereafter at www.amazon.com/ir.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211014006033/en/</p><p>Amazon.com Public Relationsamazon-pr@amazon.comamazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com</p>

NXP Semiconductors Selects AWS as Its Preferred Cloud Provider to Power Electronic Design Automation in the Cloud

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NXP Semiconductors Selects AWS as Its Preferred Cloud Provider to Power Electronic Design Automation in the Cloud

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Leading European designer and manufacturer of specialized semiconductors will use AWS's proven infrastructure and unmatched portfolio of cloud capabilities to enhance productivity for semiconductor design and verification, and free its engineers to focus on chip innovation SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that NXP Semiconductors N.V. has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider and is migrating the vast majority of its electronic design automation (EDA) workloads from NXP data centers to AWS. Running on the world's leading cloud extends NXP's efficiency and competitive edge in the design and verification of advanced semiconductors tailored to the requirements of automotive, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, and communications infrastructure businesses. The Netherlands-based company uses AWS's proven global infrastructure and capabilities in high performance computing (HPC), storage, analytics, and machine learning to enhance collaboration and EDA throughput across dozens of its worldwide design centers, as well as to reduce costs with elastic scaling of compute resources and minimize scheduling risks for design projects. In addition, thanks to AWS's virtually unlimited scale, NXP engineers gain more time to focus on innovation rather than managing compute resources. Running on AWS, NXP aims to achieve long-term process improvements that transform how semiconductors are designed and tested. Before NXP can manufacture new chips, its designs undergo extensive testing and validation through the EDA process to ensure they are functionally safe, secure, high quality, and highly performant. NXP's complex EDA workflows include front-end design, performance simulation, and verification, along with backend workloads that include timing and power analysis, design rule checks, and other applications to prepare a chip for production. Historically, semiconductor companies run these highly iterative workflows from on-premises data centers with fixed compute capacity. However, because of the massive compute power involved for each cycle and the increasing complexity of chip designs, producing a new device can take many months or even years unless the companies accurately forecast and install additional compute infrastructure. In contrast, by powering its EDA with AWS, NXP gains the scale and agility to advance multiple projects at the same time on demand, regardless of their complexity, and run dozens of performance simulations in parallel to accelerate time to result. To better manage the scale and complexity of its design activities, NXP relies on AWS analytics and machine learning services to continuously refine its research and development workflows. NXP uses Amazon QuickSight (AWS's machine learning-powered business intelligence service built for the cloud) to generate more powerful engineering and operational insights that help increase workflow efficiency. For example, by rapidly translating results from one step of testing into modifications for another, NXP can reduce the time required to iterate chip designs. NXP also uses Amazon SageMaker (AWS's service that helps developers and data scientists build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly in the cloud and at the edge) to optimize how it structures compute, storage, and third-party software application licenses. To support this work, NXP is building a data lake on AWS using Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and AWS Glue (AWS's service for simply and cost-effectively extracting, transforming, and loading data). In addition, NXP takes advantage of AWS's range of specialized instances for HPC to further streamline its EDA workflows. The selection of instance types allows NXP to meet the unique requirements of each design project while also achieving a high degree of price performance. NXP uses Amazon FSx for Lustre (AWS's service that provides cost-effective, high-performance, scalable storage for compute workloads like EDA) to store petabytes of design simulation data and make it quickly available for analysis. "We believe cloud-based EDA is critical to accelerating semiconductor innovation and getting new designs to market faster to power an increasingly digital world where more and more devices and infrastructure are connected. AWS gives us the best scale, global presence, and selection of compute and storage options, with continuous improvements in price performance, that we need," said Olli Hyyppa, CIO and senior vice president, NXP Semiconductors N.V. "We're excited to expand our relationship with AWS to power the next generation of EDA workloads in the cloud. This will give precious time back to our design engineers to focus on innovation and lead the transformation of the semiconductor industry." "At AWS, we consider ourselves to be a community of builders, and this engagement with NXP reinforces what's possible when you free builders to work in the best environments, with the infrastructure and capabilities they need," said Dave Brown, vice president of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "By shifting their EDA workloads to AWS, NXP designers will have access to the best tools available for collaborating on semiconductor design and development around the world. This move will help NXP produce chips that power innovation in IoT, connected cars, and more. We're proud to support a leading driver of innovation in the semiconductor industry, and we look forward to seeing what becomes possible when chip design moves to the cloud at such a large scale." About Amazon Web ServicesFor over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables secure connections for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 29,000 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $8.61 billion in 2020. Find out more at www.nxp.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211013006195/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>Leading European designer and manufacturer of specialized semiconductors will use AWS's proven infrastructure and unmatched portfolio of cloud capabilities to enhance productivity for semiconductor design and verification, and free its engineers to focus on chip innovation</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that NXP Semiconductors N.V. has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider and is migrating the vast majority of its electronic design automation (EDA) workloads from NXP data centers to AWS. Running on the world's leading cloud extends NXP's efficiency and competitive edge in the design and verification of advanced semiconductors tailored to the requirements of automotive, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, and communications infrastructure businesses. The Netherlands-based company uses AWS's proven global infrastructure and capabilities in high performance computing (HPC), storage, analytics, and machine learning to enhance collaboration and EDA throughput across dozens of its worldwide design centers, as well as to reduce costs with elastic scaling of compute resources and minimize scheduling risks for design projects. In addition, thanks to AWS's virtually unlimited scale, NXP engineers gain more time to focus on innovation rather than managing compute resources.</p><p>Running on AWS, NXP aims to achieve long-term process improvements that transform how semiconductors are designed and tested. Before NXP can manufacture new chips, its designs undergo extensive testing and validation through the EDA process to ensure they are functionally safe, secure, high quality, and highly performant. NXP's complex EDA workflows include front-end design, performance simulation, and verification, along with backend workloads that include timing and power analysis, design rule checks, and other applications to prepare a chip for production. Historically, semiconductor companies run these highly iterative workflows from on-premises data centers with fixed compute capacity. However, because of the massive compute power involved for each cycle and the increasing complexity of chip designs, producing a new device can take many months or even years unless the companies accurately forecast and install additional compute infrastructure. In contrast, by powering its EDA with AWS, NXP gains the scale and agility to advance multiple projects at the same time on demand, regardless of their complexity, and run dozens of performance simulations in parallel to accelerate time to result.</p><p>To better manage the scale and complexity of its design activities, NXP relies on AWS analytics and machine learning services to continuously refine its research and development workflows. NXP uses Amazon QuickSight (AWS's machine learning-powered business intelligence service built for the cloud) to generate more powerful engineering and operational insights that help increase workflow efficiency. For example, by rapidly translating results from one step of testing into modifications for another, NXP can reduce the time required to iterate chip designs. NXP also uses Amazon SageMaker (AWS's service that helps developers and data scientists build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly in the cloud and at the edge) to optimize how it structures compute, storage, and third-party software application licenses. To support this work, NXP is building a data lake on AWS using Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and AWS Glue (AWS's service for simply and cost-effectively extracting, transforming, and loading data).</p><p>In addition, NXP takes advantage of AWS's range of specialized instances for HPC to further streamline its EDA workflows. The selection of instance types allows NXP to meet the unique requirements of each design project while also achieving a high degree of price performance. NXP uses Amazon FSx for Lustre (AWS's service that provides cost-effective, high-performance, scalable storage for compute workloads like EDA) to store petabytes of design simulation data and make it quickly available for analysis.</p><p>"We believe cloud-based EDA is critical to accelerating semiconductor innovation and getting new designs to market faster to power an increasingly digital world where more and more devices and infrastructure are connected. AWS gives us the best scale, global presence, and selection of compute and storage options, with continuous improvements in price performance, that we need," said Olli Hyyppa, CIO and senior vice president, NXP Semiconductors N.V. "We're excited to expand our relationship with AWS to power the next generation of EDA workloads in the cloud. This will give precious time back to our design engineers to focus on innovation and lead the transformation of the semiconductor industry."</p><p>"At AWS, we consider ourselves to be a community of builders, and this engagement with NXP reinforces what's possible when you free builders to work in the best environments, with the infrastructure and capabilities they need," said Dave Brown, vice president of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "By shifting their EDA workloads to AWS, NXP designers will have access to the best tools available for collaborating on semiconductor design and development around the world. This move will help NXP produce chips that power innovation in IoT, connected cars, and more. We're proud to support a leading driver of innovation in the semiconductor industry, and we look forward to seeing what becomes possible when chip design moves to the cloud at such a large scale."</p><p>About Amazon Web ServicesFor over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables secure connections for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, industrial &amp; IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 29,000 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $8.61 billion in 2020. Find out more at www.nxp.com.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211013006195/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon Unveils Black Friday-Worthy Deals Earlier Than Ever, Giving Customers Access to Incredible Holiday Savings Now Across Every Category

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Amazon Unveils Black Friday-Worthy Deals Earlier Than Ever, Giving Customers Access to Incredible Holiday Savings Now Across Every Category

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Customers can shop early and save big with Black Friday-worthy deals available today—epic deals can be found across every category with incredible discounts on top brands, the season's must-have products, and a wide selection from small businesses and handmade artisans Amazon revealed its biggest-ever selection of holiday gift guides, including the popular Holiday Toy List, Home, Fashion, Beauty, and Electronics Gift Guides, and expertly curated Stocking Stuffer Picks, Customers' Most-Loved items, among others—plus, Amazon's new Holiday Prep Shop has everything from Festive Fall décor to inspiration for Thanksgiving prep, seasonal treats, and more In addition to Black Friday-worthy deals that start today, Amazon unveiled the new Holiday Gift List to let customers share gift ideas for everyone in their household with relatives and friends, conveniently organized by recipient For the first time ever, Prime members in the U.S. using the Amazon mobile shopping app can send gifts with just an email or mobile phone number—no need to know the recipient's address Amazon is also investing heavily in its employees—this year, it's on track to invest more than $1 billion in higher pay for front-line teams and recently announced 125,000 full-time and part-time jobs in fulfillment and logistics across the U.S., with average starting wages of more than $18 per hour SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)– Amazon today released Black Friday-worthy deals, giving customers the opportunity to start shopping now and saving big heading into the holiday season. You don't have to wait to save—starting today, find incredible deals and deep discounts across every category, including fashion, home, beauty, toys, electronics, Amazon Devices, and many more. Plus, customers can support small businesses with thousands of deals available from independent sellers and handmade artisans throughout the holiday season. For inspiration, Amazon also unveiled its biggest-ever selection of gift guides, including its popular Holiday Toy List, Home, Fashion, Beauty, and Electronics Gift Guides, as well as guides like Stocking Stuffer Picks and Customers' Most-Loved products. And for customers who want to start preparing for holiday festivities, Amazon's Holiday Prep Shop expertly curates top products across various categories to help customers prepare for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or other seasonal celebrations. Customers can start scoring deals today at amazon.com/epicdeals, on the Amazon mobile shopping app, or by simply asking, "Alexa, what are my deals?" To check out the wide selection of gift guides and prepare for the holidays, customers can visit amazon.com/gifts and our Holiday Prep shop at amazon.com/holidayprep. "We're excited to help customers get great holiday deals even earlier this year, including thousands of small business products," said Dave Clark, CEO of worldwide consumer at Amazon. "Customers can confidently shop early knowing they are receiving incredible deals starting today, letting them get a head start on their holiday to-do lists so they can truly enjoy the holiday season. And I want to thank our incredible team around the world for everything they do each day to support each other and our customers—I couldn't be prouder to work with you all." More Ways to Find What You Love Amazon's gift guides make it fun and easier than ever to shop and save across categories, and the new Holiday Prep Shop is a one-stop location for seasonal prep, readiness, and entertaining. Customers can also watch livestreams on Amazon Live from influencers and experts, who will share tips on gifting and seasonal entertaining, along with their favorite picks from each guide. Stocking Stuffers: Shop an assortment of giftable items for any occasion throughout the holiday season. Stocking Stuffers curates a wide selection of must have products across fashion, electronics, toys, beauty, and much more. From fun white elephant items, to that hot item for the best host, luxury beauty gifts for your glam loved one, and a wide array of gifts available under $10, under $25, and under $50, this guide has every customers' lists covered. Customers' Most-Loved Gifts: Discover our 100ish crowd-pleasing and must get gifts of the season, whether searching for your fashion-lover friend, the homebody in your life, or PJs for everyone, as well as some of the best finds under $10, under $25, and under $50. Plus, throughout the gift guide customers can find items that are trending now, along with gifts for the beauty enthusiast, for kids, for the host, and much more. Customers can shop with confidence that they're getting the most-loved products off this list. Holiday Toy List: Our biggest Toy List yet is filled with more than 1,500 of the most sought-after family-friendly items, many brand-new for the holiday season and available exclusively at Amazon. Shop by age, character, brand, and category. Find products from LEGO, Mattel, Hasbro, L.O.L. Surprise!, Ravensburger, Osmo, and many more. New for holiday and available only on Amazon, shop toys inspired by Do, Re & Mi, the Amazon Original Series for preschoolers starring Kristen Bell that follows the heartwarming adventures of three curious songbirds. Shop newly launched LEGO sets from LEGO Monkie Kid, an animated series inspired by the Chinese legend of the Monkey King streaming exclusively on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video in the U.S., and bring these legendary tales to life. Fashion: A one-stop destination for head-to-toe style. Find apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, watches, handbags, and luggage from a wide range of designer, contemporary, and emerging brands for any occasion, any style, and any budget. Shop deals on customer favorites throughout the holiday season, including select brands from Shopbop, select styles from Amazon Brands, as well as adidas, Levi's, Calvin Klein, Champion, Swarovski, and many more. Customers can also shop styles from Making the Cut Season Two winner Andrea Pitter's collection, Pantora, as well as SETA Apparel and GaryGraham422, designed by runners-up Andrea Salazar and Gary Graham. Home (Gifts): Customers can discover the perfect gift for anyone on their list. Shop home décor, kitchen, smart home, crafts, pets, kids' rooms, and more from brands including iRobot, Keurig, Vitamix, Ninja, and Kate Spade. Make the holidays even brighter with items for organization and cleaning, home improvement, and guest room prep. Electronics: Find great gifts for every techie with this one-stop shop for everything on customers electronics must-have lists for the season—whether that's TVs, laptops, cellphones, headphones, video games, smartwatches, and more. Some of the trending products customers can find include the Bose portable Bluetooth speaker and PVO portable projector, just to name a few. Beauty: Be a go-gifter with most-loved and trending beauty and haircare products and brands such as Amorepacific, Honest Beauty, O.P.I., R+Co., and so many others. Customers can shop the Premium Beauty store, makeup, appliances, and more on the Holiday Beauty Gift Guide. Watch product reviews and demonstrations from Amazon's favorite influencers to get a head start on gifting. Sport & Outdoors: Customers can find gifts such as fitness equipment, outdoor accessories and apparel, and indoor and outdoor games from brands like iFit, Echelon, Bushnell, Coleman, Hurley, and more. Customers can also sort by category or price and discover a Deal of the Day. Shop and Support Small Businesses Customers can use dedicated gift guides or search specifically for handmade items to find amazing gifts while supporting small businesses, new brands, and independent makers this season. Plus, top-trending gifts and most-loved stocking stuffers can be found in the Support Small Storefront and across Amazon. More than half of all products purchased in our store are sold by small and medium-sized businesses. Small Business: Customers can now shop giftable products from US-based small businesses in the Amazon Small Business Gift Guide, including curated selections from women-, Black-, family- and military family-owned businesses, as well as top gift picks from celebrities Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union, and Billy Porter. Amazon Launchpad: Customers can discover unique and innovative products in all categories from small brands in the Amazon Launchpad Gift Guide. Amazon Launchpad helps innovative products from startups, entrepreneurs, and small brands reach customers, and this gift guide expertly curates their selection as it's sorted by price, recipient, top-rated gifts, and more to make it easy to find the perfect gift for the person who already has everything. Handmade Gifts: Find one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted by artisans and other makers all over the world, that are perfect for everyone this holiday season. Discover personalized gifts, home goods, holiday décor, jewelry, and more. In addition, customers can shop a selection of handmade items from local artisans, picked by the ultimate hostess and author of That Cheese Plate, Marissa Mullen. This limited-time storefront provides all the necessities to entertain all year round. Brand New Features for Easy Gifting Amazon is making gifting even easier with the addition of new services and deals to ensure that every gift given is the perfect one. No Address, No Problem - Email or Text Gifts: Prime members using the Amazon mobile shopping app in the U.S. can send recipients a gift without knowing their delivery address—a new feature just in time for the holiday season. Simply select the product to gift, select "add gift receipt for easy returns" during check out, then type in a known email address or mobile number of the recipient. That individual can either accept the purchase or exchange for an Amazon gift card, without letting the sender know they did. Amazon Holiday Gift List: New this holiday, all customers can access the Holiday Gift List to easily create and share one list of gift ideas for everyone in their household, conveniently organized by recipient. Customers can add nearly any product on Amazon to their list, from the product page, and enjoy extended 90-day returns on gifts purchased off their list at amazon.com/registries/holiday. Amazon Gift Cards: Now through December 18, first-time Amazon Gift Card shoppers will receive a $10 promotional credit with the purchase of $50 or more in Amazon Gift Cards, while supplies last. Restrictions apply. Prime Member Savings and Fast, Free Delivery Prime offers the best of shopping, savings, and entertainment to make the holiday season more fun and convenient. Amazon Prime members can receive fast, free shipping on millions of items. Plus, Prime members across the U.S. have access to millions of items available for Same-Day Delivery, and Amazon now offers faster Same-Day Delivery—from click to doorstep in as fast as five hours—in 12 metro areas. Prime can also help you save even more this holiday with theAmazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card, where members can earn 5% back at Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market, and at least 1% back on all other purchases; and with Prime Early Access, members get 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon—throughout the holiday season, and every day. Prime members also have unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs, plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, and free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S., and much more. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime. Supporting and Celebrating Employees Amazon's more than 1.3 million employees around the world are the heart and soul of the company—every day and throughout the holiday season. That's why Amazon offers an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour, and it's why full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50% company match, and up to 20 weeks paid parental leave in the U.S. It's also why Amazon is investing $1.2 billion into its Career Choice program, in which it will pay full college tuition for front-line employees to expand education and skills training for the U.S. workforce. Plus, Amazon is on track to invest more than $1 billion in higher pay for front-line teams. Amazon continues to create jobs across the country, recently announcing that it is hiring for 125,000 regular full-time and part-time jobs in fulfillment and logistics in cities and towns across the U.S. These roles will join the hundreds of thousands of hourly employees already working across Amazon's network. In addition to continuing to invest in pay, benefits, and a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace, the company will celebrate employees throughout the holiday season with appreciation events, incentives, fun surprises, and more. Start Saving Today—Early Deals Available Now Customers can find Black Friday-worthy deals starting today with new deals dropping daily at amazon.com/epicdeals. In addition, on select days throughout October and November, top brands such as Apple, Hasbro, Sony, Shark, L'Oreal Paris, Bose, KitchenAid, and others will offer limited-time offers with deeper deals on their selection of most-loved products to give Amazon customers even more ways to save. Holiday Toy List Save up to 50% on STEM toys and kits from Learning Resources, National Geographic, Osmo, Thames & Kosmos, and more Save up to 30% on Hasbro Games, NERF, and Play-Doh Save up to 30% on Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Hot Wheels Save up to 30% on dolls from Baby Alive, Journey Girls, KidKraft, L.O.L. Surprise!, Rainbow High, and more Save up to 30% on games from Catan, Exploding Kittens, PlayMonster, Ravensburger, Winning Moves, and more Save up to 15% on STEM toys from PlayShifu Seasonal Fashion Save up to 30% on Tommy Hilfiger men's and women's apparel Save up to 50% on women's watches from Anne Klein, Nine West, SWAROVSKI, and more Save up to 40% on Ekouaer pajama sets and sleepwear for the whole family Save up to 30% on ORORO heated apparel Save up to 30% on HonestBaby family jammies and more Home Entertaining and Decor Save up to 30% on Le Creuset cast iron and stoneware Save 20% on Breville Coffee Makers Save 25% on Vitamix Ascent Series Smart Blender Save up to 20% on Vitamix accessories Save 40% on Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer Save 38% on Ninja Foodi Power Blender & Processor Save up to 30% on Calphalon Cookware Save up to 25% on Stone Lain Dinnerware Save up to 35% on Instant Pot Dutch Ovens Save 28% on Instant Pot Omni Plus Save 25% on Instant Pot Duo Plus Save up to 45% on select Shark vacuums and steam mops Save up to 15% on Casper Sleep Mattresses Save 15% or more on select furniture Save 10% or more on select rugs and home office furniture Save up to 40% on Home Essentials Save up to 20% on Medify Air Purifiers Need to Have Electronics Save up to 30% on select Samsung phones and earbuds Save on select Sony headphones Save up to 20% on select Acer laptops, desktops, monitors, and more Save up to 20% on select TVs from Samsung, LG, and Sony Save on select Beats headphones Save up to 40% on select Garmin smartwatches and navigation electronics Save up to 21% on select Lenovo Chromebooks Save on select Bose headphones Save up to 34% on select Nixplay digital picture frames Save up to 22% on select Sony lenses Save up to 33% on Madden NFL 22 Save up to 33% on Far Cry 6 by Ubisoft Save $40 on the FlashForge Adventurer 3 Lite 3D Printer Beauty Amazon Beauty is spreading holiday cheer and offering epic savings earlier than ever, giving customers more time to shop and save with its first Holiday Beauty Haul. From October 4-25, customers can visit Amazon for deep discounts on a wide selection of products from Indie and Premium Beauty stores, self-care, and grooming must-haves across themes like holiday look, winter skincare, appliances, and more. New Black Friday-worthy deals will be dropped regularly from top brands and small businesses including Grande Lash, Kenra, Panasonic, StriVectin, and Woosh Beauty, among others, making it easier than ever to check everyone (including yourself!) off the gift list. Additional deals include: Save 40% or more on shampoos and conditioners from Matrix, Pureology, and more Save up to 35% on makeup from Maybelline, NYX, L'Oreal Paris, and more Save up to 35% on hair care from American Crew, Old Spice, and more Save up to 40% on self-care appliances Save 40% or more on hair appliances from Revlon, T3, and more Amazon Brands Save up to 25% on select men's and women's fashion from Amazon brands including Amazon Essentials, Daily Ritual, and Goodthreads Save up to 25% on select kids and baby clothing from Amazon brands including Simple Joys By Carter's and Spotted Zebra Save up to 40% on select pet supplies from Amazon brands including Amazon Basics, Wag, and Kitzy Save up to 30% on select sports and wellness products from Amazon brands including Amazon Basics and Amazon Basic Care Small Business Save up to 35% on the Taco vs Burrito card game Save up to 15% on the FaceTory Best of Seven Facial Masks Collection Save up to 40% on select Bed Jet Climate Comfort for Beds Save up to 30% on select Leather Honey Cleaner and Conditioner Save 15% on Namore desk organizers Save 50% or more on Hope Love Shine masks Save 15% on Relaxcation bath bombs gift set Amazon Devices Save $40 on the Echo Show 8 (first generation) Save up to 32% on the Fire TV Stick 4K Save $50 on the Fire HD 10 tablet Save $40 on the Fire 7 Kids tablet Outdoor Adventures and More Save up to 30% on select NCAA tailgate products Save up to 30% on select Segway electric scooters Save on select Makita power tools and saws Save on select BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX drills Save on select DEWALT 20V MAX battery packs and table saws Up to 30% on Greenworks 40V outdoor tools Save on Camco RV parts and accessories Furry Friends Save up to 20% on Stella & Chewy's Save up to 20% on Outward Hound Save on PetSafe dog chew toys Entertainment and Dining Audible: Beginning on October 4, on Amazon and Audible, non-members will receive 46% off the first four months of Audible Premium Plus. Membership includes one credit a month, which you can use to choose anything from our expansive selection of new releases and best sellers, plus unlimited listening to thousands of select Audible Originals, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. Amazon Music: Beginning mid-October, customers who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get three months free for a limited time—with unlimited access to more than 75 million songs, ad-free, and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, customers new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months free. Eligible Amazon Music Unlimited customers also now have access to the highest quality streaming audio at no extra cost. Amazon Fresh: Between November 10-16, when customers buy two Amazon Kitchen holiday sides—from green beans to stuffing—for Amazon Fresh delivery, including same-day, or at an Amazon Fresh store, they will receive 20% off of these holiday favorites. Wondery+: Beginning in mid-October, customers who have not previously started a trial of Wondery+ will be able to sign up for three months free of the premium ad-free podcast subscription. This offer is only available for Wondery+ on the Wondery app and website, not via Apple Podcasts. Customers will have full access to the catalog, early access, exclusives, and ad-free listening. The offer will auto-renew into an annual subscription, unless a customer changes their plan to monthly. Gift cards will be available for one year of Wondery+ for $25.99 (which equates to three months free). Amazon First Reads: In October, Prime members will be able to download two titles from Amazon First Reads. The monthly program gifts Prime members an eBook from a selection of pre-release, editorially curated titles. Learn more at Amazon First Reads. Amazon Explore: Hosted by local experts, Amazon Explore gives customers in the U.S. a virtual experience by accessing and saving on livestreamed, interactive experiences across 21 geographic locations and seven categories this season. Customers can virtually shop unique giftable items, learn how holidays are celebrated around the world, and gift experiences to their friends and family. And with group experiences, up to seven people can book and share the same experience, even if they're physically far apart. Need some suggestions? Here's a few top picks: Experience a taste of Tokyo this holiday season by enjoying the sights, smells, and surprises with a Japanese culture experience kit You can have an immersive experience of local life and historic culture by virtually walking through Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas boulevard Go to the Prague Castle to discover the regal beauty of the World's Largest Castle Complex Mysteries, monsters, and magic are available to explore this holiday as part of Edinburgh's unusual tales For a full list of tips for shopping on Amazon and ways to save this season, visit the About Amazon blog. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211004005290/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Customers can shop early and save big with Black Friday-worthy deals available today—epic deals can be found across every category with incredible discounts on top brands, the season's must-have products, and a wide selection from small businesses and handmade artisans</em></p><p><em>Amazon revealed its biggest-ever selection of holiday gift guides, including the popular Holiday Toy List, Home, Fashion, Beauty, and Electronics Gift Guides, and expertly curated Stocking Stuffer Picks, Customers' Most-Loved items, among others—plus, Amazon's new Holiday Prep Shop has everything from Festive Fall décor to inspiration for Thanksgiving prep, seasonal treats, and more</em></p><p><em>In addition to Black Friday-worthy deals that start today, Amazon unveiled the new Holiday Gift List to let customers share gift ideas for everyone in their household with relatives and friends, conveniently organized by recipient</em></p><p><em>For the first time ever, Prime members in the U.S. using the Amazon mobile shopping app can send gifts with just an email or mobile phone number—no need to know the recipient's address</em></p><p><em>Amazon is also investing heavily in its employees—this year, it's on track to invest more than $1 billion in higher pay for front-line teams and recently announced 125,000 full-time and part-time jobs in fulfillment and logistics across the U.S., with average starting wages of more than $18 per hour</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)– Amazon today released Black Friday-worthy deals, giving customers the opportunity to start shopping now and saving big heading into the holiday season. You don't have to wait to save—starting today, find incredible deals and deep discounts across every category, including fashion, home, beauty, toys, electronics, Amazon Devices, and many more. Plus, customers can support small businesses with thousands of deals available from independent sellers and handmade artisans throughout the holiday season. For inspiration, Amazon also unveiled its biggest-ever selection of gift guides, including its popular Holiday Toy List, Home, Fashion, Beauty, and Electronics Gift Guides, as well as guides like Stocking Stuffer Picks and Customers' Most-Loved products. And for customers who want to start preparing for holiday festivities, Amazon's Holiday Prep Shop expertly curates top products across various categories to help customers prepare for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or other seasonal celebrations.</p><p>Customers can start scoring deals today at amazon.com/epicdeals, on the Amazon mobile shopping app, or by simply asking, "Alexa, what are my deals?" To check out the wide selection of gift guides and prepare for the holidays, customers can visit amazon.com/gifts and our Holiday Prep shop at amazon.com/holidayprep.</p><p>"We're excited to help customers get great holiday deals even earlier this year, including thousands of small business products," said Dave Clark, CEO of worldwide consumer at Amazon. "Customers can confidently shop early knowing they are receiving incredible deals starting today, letting them get a head start on their holiday to-do lists so they can truly enjoy the holiday season. And I want to thank our incredible team around the world for everything they do each day to support each other and our customers—I couldn't be prouder to work with you all."</p><p>More Ways to Find What You Love</p><p>Amazon's gift guides make it fun and easier than ever to shop and save across categories, and the new Holiday Prep Shop is a one-stop location for seasonal prep, readiness, and entertaining. Customers can also watch livestreams on Amazon Live from influencers and experts, who will share tips on gifting and seasonal entertaining, along with their favorite picks from each guide.</p><ul><li>Stocking Stuffers: Shop an assortment of giftable items for any occasion throughout the holiday season. Stocking Stuffers curates a wide selection of must have products across fashion, electronics, toys, beauty, and much more. From fun white elephant items, to that hot item for the best host, luxury beauty gifts for your glam loved one, and a wide array of gifts available under $10, under $25, and under $50, this guide has every customers' lists covered.</li><li>Customers' Most-Loved Gifts: Discover our 100ish crowd-pleasing and must get gifts of the season, whether searching for your fashion-lover friend, the homebody in your life, or PJs for everyone, as well as some of the best finds under $10, under $25, and under $50. Plus, throughout the gift guide customers can find items that are trending now, along with gifts for the beauty enthusiast, for kids, for the host, and much more. Customers can shop with confidence that they're getting the most-loved products off this list.</li><li>Holiday Toy List: Our biggest Toy List yet is filled with more than 1,500 of the most sought-after family-friendly items, many brand-new for the holiday season and available exclusively at Amazon. Shop by age, character, brand, and category. Find products from LEGO, Mattel, Hasbro, L.O.L. Surprise!, Ravensburger, Osmo, and many more. New for holiday and available only on Amazon, shop toys inspired by <em>Do, Re &amp; Mi</em>, the Amazon Original Series for preschoolers starring Kristen Bell that follows the heartwarming adventures of three curious songbirds. Shop newly launched LEGO sets from <em>LEGO Monkie Kid</em>, an animated series inspired by the Chinese legend of the Monkey King streaming exclusively on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video in the U.S., and bring these legendary tales to life.</li><li>Fashion: A one-stop destination for head-to-toe style. Find apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, watches, handbags, and luggage from a wide range of designer, contemporary, and emerging brands for any occasion, any style, and any budget. Shop deals on customer favorites throughout the holiday season, including select brands from Shopbop, select styles from Amazon Brands, as well as adidas, Levi's, Calvin Klein, Champion, Swarovski, and many more. Customers can also shop styles from <em>Making the Cut</em> Season Two winner Andrea Pitter's collection, Pantora, as well as SETA Apparel and GaryGraham422, designed by runners-up Andrea Salazar and Gary Graham.</li><li>Home (Gifts): Customers can discover the perfect gift for anyone on their list. Shop home décor, kitchen, smart home, crafts, pets, kids' rooms, and more from brands including iRobot, Keurig, Vitamix, Ninja, and Kate Spade. Make the holidays even brighter with items for organization and cleaning, home improvement, and guest room prep.</li><li>Electronics: Find great gifts for every techie with this one-stop shop for everything on customers electronics must-have lists for the season—whether that's TVs, laptops, cellphones, headphones, video games, smartwatches, and more. Some of the trending products customers can find include the Bose portable Bluetooth speaker and PVO portable projector, just to name a few.</li><li>Beauty: Be a go-gifter with most-loved and trending beauty and haircare products and brands such as Amorepacific, Honest Beauty, O.P.I., R+Co., and so many others. Customers can shop the Premium Beauty store, makeup, appliances, and more on the Holiday Beauty Gift Guide. Watch product reviews and demonstrations from Amazon's favorite influencers to get a head start on gifting.</li><li>Sport &amp; Outdoors: Customers can find gifts such as fitness equipment, outdoor accessories and apparel, and indoor and outdoor games from brands like iFit, Echelon, Bushnell, Coleman, Hurley, and more. Customers can also sort by category or price and discover a Deal of the Day.</li></ul><p>Shop and Support Small Businesses</p><p>Customers can use dedicated gift guides or search specifically for handmade items to find amazing gifts while supporting small businesses, new brands, and independent makers this season. Plus, top-trending gifts and most-loved stocking stuffers can be found in the Support Small Storefront and across Amazon. More than half of all products purchased in our store are sold by small and medium-sized businesses.</p><ul><li>Small Business: Customers can now shop giftable products from US-based small businesses in the Amazon Small Business Gift Guide, including curated selections from women-, Black-, family- and military family-owned businesses, as well as top gift picks from celebrities Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union, and Billy Porter.</li><li>Amazon Launchpad: Customers can discover unique and innovative products in all categories from small brands in the Amazon Launchpad Gift Guide. Amazon Launchpad helps innovative products from startups, entrepreneurs, and small brands reach customers, and this gift guide expertly curates their selection as it's sorted by price, recipient, top-rated gifts, and more to make it easy to find the perfect gift for the person who already has everything.</li><li>Handmade Gifts: Find one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted by artisans and other makers all over the world, that are perfect for everyone this holiday season. Discover personalized gifts, home goods, holiday décor, jewelry, and more. In addition, customers can shop a selection of handmade items from local artisans, picked by the ultimate hostess and author of <em>That Cheese Plate</em>, Marissa Mullen. This limited-time storefront provides all the necessities to entertain all year round.</li></ul><p>Brand New Features for Easy Gifting</p><p>Amazon is making gifting even easier with the addition of new services and deals to ensure that every gift given is the perfect one.</p><ul><li>No Address, No Problem - Email or Text Gifts: Prime members using the Amazon mobile shopping app in the U.S. can send recipients a gift without knowing their delivery address—a new feature just in time for the holiday season. Simply select the product to gift, select "add gift receipt for easy returns" during check out, then type in a known email address or mobile number of the recipient. That individual can either accept the purchase or exchange for an Amazon gift card, without letting the sender know they did.</li><li>Amazon Holiday Gift List: New this holiday, all customers can access the Holiday Gift List to easily create and share one list of gift ideas for everyone in their household, conveniently organized by recipient. Customers can add nearly any product on Amazon to their list, from the product page, and enjoy extended 90-day returns on gifts purchased off their list at amazon.com/registries/holiday.</li><li>Amazon Gift Cards: Now through December 18, first-time Amazon Gift Card shoppers will receive a $10 promotional credit with the purchase of $50 or more in Amazon Gift Cards, while supplies last. Restrictions apply.</li></ul><p>Prime Member Savings and Fast, Free Delivery</p><p>Prime offers the best of shopping, savings, and entertainment to make the holiday season more fun and convenient. Amazon Prime members can receive fast, free shipping on millions of items. Plus, Prime members across the U.S. have access to millions of items available for Same-Day Delivery, and Amazon now offers faster Same-Day Delivery—from click to doorstep in as fast as five hours—in 12 metro areas. Prime can also help you save even more this holiday with theAmazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card, where members can earn 5% back at Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market, and at least 1% back on all other purchases; and with Prime Early Access, members get 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon—throughout the holiday season, and every day. Prime members also have unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs, plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, and free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S., and much more. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime.</p><p>Supporting and Celebrating Employees</p><p>Amazon's more than 1.3 million employees around the world are the heart and soul of the company—every day and throughout the holiday season. That's why Amazon offers an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour, and it's why full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50% company match, and up to 20 weeks paid parental leave in the U.S. It's also why Amazon is investing $1.2 billion into its Career Choice program, in which it will pay full college tuition for front-line employees to expand education and skills training for the U.S. workforce. Plus, Amazon is on track to invest more than $1 billion in higher pay for front-line teams.</p><p>Amazon continues to create jobs across the country, recently announcing that it is hiring for 125,000 regular full-time and part-time jobs in fulfillment and logistics in cities and towns across the U.S. These roles will join the hundreds of thousands of hourly employees already working across Amazon's network. In addition to continuing to invest in pay, benefits, and a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace, the company will celebrate employees throughout the holiday season with appreciation events, incentives, fun surprises, and more.</p><p>Start Saving Today—Early Deals Available Now</p><p>Customers can find Black Friday-worthy deals starting today with new deals dropping daily at amazon.com/epicdeals. In addition, on select days throughout October and November, top brands such as Apple, Hasbro, Sony, Shark, L'Oreal Paris, Bose, KitchenAid, and others will offer limited-time offers with deeper deals on their selection of most-loved products to give Amazon customers even more ways to save.</p><p>Holiday Toy List</p><ul><li>Save up to 50% on STEM toys and kits from Learning Resources, National Geographic, Osmo, Thames &amp; Kosmos, and more</li><li>Save up to 30% on Hasbro Games, NERF, and Play-Doh</li><li>Save up to 30% on Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Hot Wheels</li><li>Save up to 30% on dolls from Baby Alive, Journey Girls, KidKraft, L.O.L. Surprise!, Rainbow High, and more</li><li>Save up to 30% on games from Catan, Exploding Kittens, PlayMonster, Ravensburger, Winning Moves, and more</li><li>Save up to 15% on STEM toys from PlayShifu</li></ul><p>Seasonal Fashion</p><ul><li>Save up to 30% on Tommy Hilfiger men's and women's apparel</li><li>Save up to 50% on women's watches from Anne Klein, Nine West, SWAROVSKI, and more</li><li>Save up to 40% on Ekouaer pajama sets and sleepwear for the whole family</li><li>Save up to 30% on ORORO heated apparel</li><li>Save up to 30% on HonestBaby family jammies and more</li></ul><p>Home Entertaining and Decor</p><ul><li>Save up to 30% on Le Creuset cast iron and stoneware</li><li>Save 20% on Breville Coffee Makers</li><li>Save 25% on Vitamix Ascent Series Smart Blender</li><li>Save up to 20% on Vitamix accessories</li><li>Save 40% on Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer</li><li>Save 38% on Ninja Foodi Power Blender &amp; Processor</li><li>Save up to 30% on Calphalon Cookware</li><li>Save up to 25% on Stone Lain Dinnerware</li><li>Save up to 35% on Instant Pot Dutch Ovens</li><li>Save 28% on Instant Pot Omni Plus</li><li>Save 25% on Instant Pot Duo Plus</li><li>Save up to 45% on select Shark vacuums and steam mops</li><li>Save up to 15% on Casper Sleep Mattresses</li><li>Save 15% or more on select furniture</li><li>Save 10% or more on select rugs and home office furniture</li><li>Save up to 40% on Home Essentials</li><li>Save up to 20% on Medify Air Purifiers</li></ul><p>Need to Have Electronics</p><ul><li>Save up to 30% on select Samsung phones and earbuds</li><li>Save on select Sony headphones</li><li>Save up to 20% on select Acer laptops, desktops, monitors, and more</li><li>Save up to 20% on select TVs from Samsung, LG, and Sony</li><li>Save on select Beats headphones</li><li>Save up to 40% on select Garmin smartwatches and navigation electronics</li><li>Save up to 21% on select Lenovo Chromebooks</li><li>Save on select Bose headphones</li><li>Save up to 34% on select Nixplay digital picture frames</li><li>Save up to 22% on select Sony lenses</li><li>Save up to 33% on Madden NFL 22</li><li>Save up to 33% on Far Cry 6 by Ubisoft</li><li>Save $40 on the FlashForge Adventurer 3 Lite 3D Printer</li></ul><p>Beauty</p><ul><li>Amazon Beauty is spreading holiday cheer and offering epic savings earlier than ever, giving customers more time to shop and save with its first Holiday Beauty Haul. From October 4-25, customers can visit Amazon for deep discounts on a wide selection of products from Indie and Premium Beauty stores, self-care, and grooming must-haves across themes like holiday look, winter skincare, appliances, and more. New Black Friday-worthy deals will be dropped regularly from top brands and small businesses including Grande Lash, Kenra, Panasonic, StriVectin, and Woosh Beauty, among others, making it easier than ever to check everyone (including yourself!) off the gift list. Additional deals include:<ul><li>Save 40% or more on shampoos and conditioners from Matrix, Pureology, and more</li><li>Save up to 35% on makeup from Maybelline, NYX, L'Oreal Paris, and more</li><li>Save up to 35% on hair care from American Crew, Old Spice, and more</li><li>Save up to 40% on self-care appliances</li><li>Save 40% or more on hair appliances from Revlon, T3, and more</li></ul></li></ul><p>Amazon Brands</p><ul><li>Save up to 25% on select men's and women's fashion from Amazon brands including Amazon Essentials, Daily Ritual, and Goodthreads</li><li>Save up to 25% on select kids and baby clothing from Amazon brands including Simple Joys By Carter's and Spotted Zebra</li><li>Save up to 40% on select pet supplies from Amazon brands including Amazon Basics, Wag, and Kitzy</li><li>Save up to 30% on select sports and wellness products from Amazon brands including Amazon Basics and Amazon Basic Care</li></ul><p>Small Business</p><ul><li>Save up to 35% on the Taco vs Burrito card game</li><li>Save up to 15% on the FaceTory Best of Seven Facial Masks Collection</li><li>Save up to 40% on select Bed Jet Climate Comfort for Beds</li><li>Save up to 30% on select Leather Honey Cleaner and Conditioner</li><li>Save 15% on Namore desk organizers</li><li>Save 50% or more on Hope Love Shine masks</li><li>Save 15% on Relaxcation bath bombs gift set</li></ul><p>Amazon Devices</p><ul><li>Save $40 on the Echo Show 8 (first generation)</li><li>Save up to 32% on the Fire TV Stick 4K</li><li>Save $50 on the Fire HD 10 tablet</li><li>Save $40 on the Fire 7 Kids tablet</li></ul><p>Outdoor Adventures and More</p><ul><li>Save up to 30% on select NCAA tailgate products</li><li>Save up to 30% on select Segway electric scooters</li><li>Save on select Makita power tools and saws</li><li>Save on select BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX drills</li><li>Save on select DEWALT 20V MAX battery packs and table saws</li><li>Up to 30% on Greenworks 40V outdoor tools</li><li>Save on Camco RV parts and accessories</li></ul><p>Furry Friends</p><ul><li>Save up to 20% on Stella &amp; Chewy's</li><li>Save up to 20% on Outward Hound</li><li>Save on PetSafe dog chew toys</li></ul><p>Entertainment and Dining</p><ul><li>Audible: Beginning on October 4, on Amazon and Audible, non-members will receive 46% off the first four months of Audible Premium Plus. Membership includes one credit a month, which you can use to choose anything from our expansive selection of new releases and best sellers, plus unlimited listening to thousands of select Audible Originals, audiobooks, podcasts, and more.</li><li>Amazon Music: Beginning mid-October, customers who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get three months free for a limited time—with unlimited access to more than 75 million songs, ad-free, and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, customers new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months free. Eligible Amazon Music Unlimited customers also now have access to the highest quality streaming audio at no extra cost.</li><li>Amazon Fresh: Between November 10-16, when customers buy two Amazon Kitchen holiday sides—from green beans to stuffing—for Amazon Fresh delivery, including same-day, or at an Amazon Fresh store, they will receive 20% off of these holiday favorites.</li><li>Wondery+: Beginning in mid-October, customers who have not previously started a trial of Wondery+ will be able to sign up for three months free of the premium ad-free podcast subscription. This offer is only available for Wondery+ on the Wondery app and website, not via Apple Podcasts. Customers will have full access to the catalog, early access, exclusives, and ad-free listening. The offer will auto-renew into an annual subscription, unless a customer changes their plan to monthly. Gift cards will be available for one year of Wondery+ for $25.99 (which equates to three months free).</li><li>Amazon First Reads: In October, Prime members will be able to download two titles from Amazon First Reads. The monthly program gifts Prime members an eBook from a selection of pre-release, editorially curated titles. Learn more at Amazon First Reads.</li><li>Amazon Explore: Hosted by local experts, Amazon Explore gives customers in the U.S. a virtual experience by accessing and saving on livestreamed, interactive experiences across 21 geographic locations and seven categories this season. Customers can virtually shop unique giftable items, learn how holidays are celebrated around the world, and gift experiences to their friends and family. And with group experiences, up to seven people can book and share the same experience, even if they're physically far apart. Need some suggestions? Here's a few top picks:<ul><li>Experience a taste of Tokyo this holiday season by enjoying the sights, smells, and surprises with a Japanese culture experience kit</li><li>You can have an immersive experience of local life and historic culture by virtually walking through Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas boulevard</li><li>Go to the Prague Castle to discover the regal beauty of the World's Largest Castle Complex</li><li>Mysteries, monsters, and magic are available to explore this holiday as part of Edinburgh's unusual tales</li></ul></li></ul><p>For a full list of tips for shopping on Amazon and ways to save this season, visit the About Amazon blog.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211004005290/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Studios and Howard University Launch Howard Entertainment Program for Third Consecutive Year

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Amazon Studios and Howard University Launch Howard Entertainment Program for Third Consecutive Year

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Intensive program developed to create opportunities in the entertainment industry for emerging executives from Howard University CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2021-- Amazon Studios and Howard University announced today that they will continue the Howard Entertainment program, an initiative designed to diversify the entertainment industry by creating a pipeline for Black and other underrepresented students, now in its third year. The Howard Entertainment program was announced in 2019 to help create opportunities for historically excluded students to train and study alongside entertainment executives. Applications open on October 1, 2021, and the program will begin on January 10, 2022. Howard Entertainment is an immersive, two semester program that offers Howard University students the opportunity to take academic courses related to the business of entertainment during the spring semester and participate in an internship in the entertainment industry during the summer semester. The coursework is applied toward the students' graduation requirements and the internship provides hands-on experience and an opportunity to make networking connections. Both semesters include immersive experiences to understand the real work of entertainment industry executives. Student disciplines include Film & TV, PR, Business (marketing), Law, Fine Arts, along with the new additions of Theatre Arts Admin, Theatre Tech and Music Business. In 2021, Howard Entertainment Program launched the Howard faculty externship program with the goal to provide hands-on experience that the professors can then take back to their classrooms. Faculty were placed with Amazon Studios teams including casting, development, PR, strategy, and unscripted to further broaden and expand their expertise in their respective disciplines. "Over the past two years, we have made great strides with our initiatives to create new diverse pipeline programs in the entertainment industry," said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. "As we enter our third year, we are more committed than ever to helping new voices join the conversation and continuing to mentor our Howard Entertainment students. We know these programs will benefit our industry as a whole and create future leaders." Latasha Gillespie, Amazon Studios Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion said, "As an industry, we have a responsibility to create opportunities and foster new voices across all disciplines. Together with Howard University, we are able to put action behind our words and help the next generation of aspiring industry leaders forge a pathway to the future. It's both rewarding and exciting to empower the next generation of leaders as they begin their careers in entertainment." Last year, the program featured guest lecturers including showrunner Anthony Sparks, actress and writer Ashleigh Hairston, actress Michael Hyatt, producer Logan Coles, actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, writer Christina Hamm and writer James Tyler. Additional highlights from cohort 2 included externship placements with Amazon partners such as Viola Davis' JuVee, Tracy Oliver's Tracy Yvonne Productions (TYP), Rachel Brosnahan's Scrap Paper Pictures, and Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad Productions. Responses from the 2021 cohort were overwhelmingly positive, with students praising the valuable experience they gained across all fields of entertainment. "Howard Entertainment has laid the foundation for my career in entertainment and has allowed me to positively envision myself and my ideas within an industry I previously thought had no space for me," said 2021 Howard Entertainment program fellow Kai Hartman. Past participants of the Howard Entertainment cohorts have gone on to secure jobs at such companies as Gravillis, UTA and Warner Bros. To qualify, students must be enrolled as a Howard University student, as an upperclassman or graduate student. Prospective participants must complete an application and interview to be considered for the program. Students will be taught by Howard faculty who will be supported by Amazon Studios employees and other industry professionals invited by Amazon. Students who wish to apply for admission to Howard Entertainment can contact HowardEntertainment@howard.edu. For more information visit on the program, please visit https://www2.howard.edu/entertainment-fellowship View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211001005455/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Studios

<p>Intensive program developed to create opportunities in the entertainment industry for emerging executives from Howard University</p><p>CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2021-- Amazon Studios and Howard University announced today that they will continue the Howard Entertainment program, an initiative designed to diversify the entertainment industry by creating a pipeline for Black and other underrepresented students, now in its third year. The Howard Entertainment program was announced in 2019 to help create opportunities for historically excluded students to train and study alongside entertainment executives. Applications open on October 1, 2021, and the program will begin on January 10, 2022.</p><p>Howard Entertainment is an immersive, two semester program that offers Howard University students the opportunity to take academic courses related to the business of entertainment during the spring semester and participate in an internship in the entertainment industry during the summer semester. The coursework is applied toward the students' graduation requirements and the internship provides hands-on experience and an opportunity to make networking connections. Both semesters include immersive experiences to understand the real work of entertainment industry executives. Student disciplines include Film &amp; TV, PR, Business (marketing), Law, Fine Arts, along with the new additions of Theatre Arts Admin, Theatre Tech and Music Business.</p><p>In 2021, Howard Entertainment Program launched the Howard faculty externship program with the goal to provide hands-on experience that the professors can then take back to their classrooms. Faculty were placed with Amazon Studios teams including casting, development, PR, strategy, and unscripted to further broaden and expand their expertise in their respective disciplines.</p><p>"Over the past two years, we have made great strides with our initiatives to create new diverse pipeline programs in the entertainment industry," said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. "As we enter our third year, we are more committed than ever to helping new voices join the conversation and continuing to mentor our Howard Entertainment students. We know these programs will benefit our industry as a whole and create future leaders."</p><p>Latasha Gillespie, Amazon Studios Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion said, "As an industry, we have a responsibility to create opportunities and foster new voices across all disciplines. Together with Howard University, we are able to put action behind our words and help the next generation of aspiring industry leaders forge a pathway to the future. It's both rewarding and exciting to empower the next generation of leaders as they begin their careers in entertainment."</p><p>Last year, the program featured guest lecturers including showrunner Anthony Sparks, actress and writer Ashleigh Hairston, actress Michael Hyatt, producer Logan Coles, actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, writer Christina Hamm and writer James Tyler. Additional highlights from cohort 2 included externship placements with Amazon partners such as Viola Davis' JuVee, Tracy Oliver's Tracy Yvonne Productions (TYP), Rachel Brosnahan's Scrap Paper Pictures, and Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad Productions.</p><p>Responses from the 2021 cohort were overwhelmingly positive, with students praising the valuable experience they gained across all fields of entertainment. "Howard Entertainment has laid the foundation for my career in entertainment and has allowed me to positively envision myself and my ideas within an industry I previously thought had no space for me," said 2021 Howard Entertainment program fellow Kai Hartman.</p><p>Past participants of the Howard Entertainment cohorts have gone on to secure jobs at such companies as Gravillis, UTA and Warner Bros.</p><p><em>To qualify, students must be enrolled as a Howard University student, as an upperclassman or graduate student. Prospective participants must complete an application and interview to be considered for the program. Students will be taught by Howard faculty who will be supported by Amazon Studios employees and other industry professionals invited by Amazon.</em></p><p><em>Students who wish to apply for admission to Howard Entertainment can contact HowardEntertainment@howard.edu. For more information visit on the program, please visit https://www2.howard.edu/entertainment-fellowship</em></p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211001005455/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Studios</p>

Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit Reaches Settlement with Influencers Who Ran Social Media Counterfeiting Scheme, Permanently Banning them from Amazon's Store and Securing Financial Payments to be Donated to Support Anti-Counterfeiting Awareness

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Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit Reaches Settlement with Influencers Who Ran Social Media Counterfeiting Scheme, Permanently Banning them from Amazon's Store and Securing Financial Payments to be Donated to Support Anti-Counterfeiting Awareness

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Scheme promoted counterfeit luxury brand products on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook and directed customers to product listings in Amazon's store that evaded counterfeit measures by appearing to be generic, non-infringing products, while the counterfeit items would, in fact, be shipped to customers Amazon to donate settlement payments to the International Trademark Association's ‘Unreal' Campaign that educates 14 to 23 year olds on the importance of intellectual property rights SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 30, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced a settlement with Kelly Fitzpatrick and Sabrina Kelly-Krejci who used TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeit luxury fashion goods in Amazon's store, as well as on other online marketplaces. In the lawsuit, filed in November 2020 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, Amazon showed that the individuals conspired to promote counterfeit luxury brand products on social media sites and directed customers to product listings in Amazon's store that evaded counterfeit measures by appearing to be generic, non-infringing products, while the products shipped to customers would be the counterfeit items promoted on social media. As part of the settlement, Fitzpatrick and Kelly-Krejci will make settlement payments to Amazon, which will be donated to charities including the International Trademark Association's (INTA) Unreal Campaign, a consumer awareness initiative to educate 14 to 23 year olds about the importance of intellectual property rights. Fitzpatrick and Kelly-Krejci have also agreed to fully and unconditionally cooperate with Amazon's investigation of, and legal action against, the remaining defendants, as well as suppliers and other bad actors who are involved with the promotion and sale of counterfeit products. "We are pleased that this settlement has resulted in the individuals recognizing the harm they caused, assistance for our investigation moving forward, and that charities will benefit from the recovered funds," said Kebharu Smith, director of Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit. "This settlement sends a strong message to would-be bad actors that Amazon will find you and hold you fully accountable." Pursuant to a consent decree, Fitzpatrick and Kelly-Krejci are prohibited from directly or indirectly marketing, advertising, linking to, promoting, or selling any products of any kind on Amazon's store in the future, without express written authorization from Amazon. Additionally, the defendants apologized for their actions. Kelly-Krejci said, "I appreciate the opportunity to resolve this dispute and to assist Amazon." And Fitzpatrick added, "I would warn others engaged in similar conduct on social media that there will be serious consequences for their actions." The court filings are available here: Case: 2:20-cv-01662, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington In June 2020, Amazon launched its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global team dedicated to pursuing counterfeiters and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including by working through the court system and in partnership with law enforcement.Amazon has filed a series of lawsuits against counterfeiters, including joint lawsuits with technology company GoPro, apparel manufacturer HanesBrands, and outdoor products manufacturer YETI. Amazon strictly prohibits infringing and counterfeit products in its store, uses industry-leading tools to verify potential sellers' identities and ensure product listings are authentic, and its proprietary systems analyze hundreds of unique data points to verify information provided by potential sellers. In 2020, only 6% of attempted new seller account registrations passed Amazon's robust verification processes and listed products for sale. In addition, fewer than 0.01% of all products sold on Amazon received a counterfeit complaint from customers. Amazon has an extensive history protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable: Amazon and GoPro File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters Amazon and Asmodee File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Amazon and HanesBrands File Joint Lawsuits Against Infringers of Champion Trademarks Amazon Published Comprehensive Brand Protection Report Demonstrating Progress Toward Driving Counterfeits to Zero Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeits to Justice Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Europe to Help Small Businesses Protect Their Brands and Tackle Counterfeit IPR Center, Amazon Launch ‘Operation Fulfilled Action' to Stop Counterfeiters Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210930005617/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Scheme promoted counterfeit luxury brand products on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook and directed customers to product listings in Amazon's store that evaded counterfeit measures by appearing to be generic, non-infringing products, while the counterfeit items would, in fact, be shipped to customers</em></p><p><em>Amazon to donate settlement payments to the International Trademark Association's ‘Unreal' Campaign that educates 14 to 23 year olds on the importance of intellectual property rights</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 30, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced a settlement with Kelly Fitzpatrick and Sabrina Kelly-Krejci who used TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeit luxury fashion goods in Amazon's store, as well as on other online marketplaces. In the lawsuit, filed in November 2020 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, Amazon showed that the individuals conspired to promote counterfeit luxury brand products on social media sites and directed customers to product listings in Amazon's store that evaded counterfeit measures by appearing to be generic, non-infringing products, while the products shipped to customers would be the counterfeit items promoted on social media.</p><p>As part of the settlement, Fitzpatrick and Kelly-Krejci will make settlement payments to Amazon, which will be donated to charities including the International Trademark Association's (INTA) Unreal Campaign, a consumer awareness initiative to educate 14 to 23 year olds about the importance of intellectual property rights.</p><p>Fitzpatrick and Kelly-Krejci have also agreed to fully and unconditionally cooperate with Amazon's investigation of, and legal action against, the remaining defendants, as well as suppliers and other bad actors who are involved with the promotion and sale of counterfeit products.</p><p>"We are pleased that this settlement has resulted in the individuals recognizing the harm they caused, assistance for our investigation moving forward, and that charities will benefit from the recovered funds," said Kebharu Smith, director of Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit. "This settlement sends a strong message to would-be bad actors that Amazon will find you and hold you fully accountable."</p><p>Pursuant to a consent decree, Fitzpatrick and Kelly-Krejci are prohibited from directly or indirectly marketing, advertising, linking to, promoting, or selling any products of any kind on Amazon's store in the future, without express written authorization from Amazon.</p><p>Additionally, the defendants apologized for their actions. Kelly-Krejci said, "I appreciate the opportunity to resolve this dispute and to assist Amazon." And Fitzpatrick added, "I would warn others engaged in similar conduct on social media that there will be serious consequences for their actions."</p><p>The court filings are available here:</p><ul><li>Case: 2:20-cv-01662, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li></ul><p>In June 2020, Amazon launched its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global team dedicated to pursuing counterfeiters and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including by working through the court system and in partnership with law enforcement.Amazon has filed a series of lawsuits against counterfeiters, including joint lawsuits with technology company GoPro, apparel manufacturer HanesBrands, and outdoor products manufacturer YETI.</p><p>Amazon strictly prohibits infringing and counterfeit products in its store, uses industry-leading tools to verify potential sellers' identities and ensure product listings are authentic, and its proprietary systems analyze hundreds of unique data points to verify information provided by potential sellers. In 2020, only 6% of attempted new seller account registrations passed Amazon's robust verification processes and listed products for sale. In addition, fewer than 0.01% of all products sold on Amazon received a counterfeit complaint from customers.</p><p>Amazon has an extensive history protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable:</p><ul><li>Amazon and GoPro File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Asmodee File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and HanesBrands File Joint Lawsuits Against Infringers of Champion Trademarks</li><li>Amazon Published Comprehensive Brand Protection Report Demonstrating Progress Toward Driving Counterfeits to Zero</li><li>Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeits to Justice</li><li>Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Europe to Help Small Businesses Protect Their Brands and Tackle Counterfeit</li><li>IPR Center, Amazon Launch ‘Operation Fulfilled Action' to Stop Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters</li></ul><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210930005617/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Continues Las Vegas Investment with Delivery Station on Las Vegas Boulevard

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Amazon Continues Las Vegas Investment with Delivery Station on Las Vegas Boulevard

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Local Las Vegas artist Jerry Misko partners with Amazon to create 5,000 square foot mural For b-roll of the delivery station and mural as well as soundbites, click here. LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 30, 2021-- Amazon has officially launched its newest delivery station in Las Vegas at 650 E Owens Ave, North Las Vegas. The new 147,000 square foot delivery station has created hundreds of new jobs locally and is the third delivery station in the Las Vegas Valley. Amazon's Operations pay an average starting wage of $18 per hour with benefits starting on day one. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210930005350/en/ Amazon Las Vegas Delivery Station Photo Credit: Amazon "This delivery station allows Amazon to continue to better serve customers in Las Vegas while being able to support our local community with quality career opportunities," said Daryl Desimone, Amazon Site Lead. "It's important that we are a positive addition to the neighborhood and are fully integrated into the communities in which we operate." This is the first Amazon operations site in the state to commission a local artist to create a mural on its exterior walls. Jerry Misko, one of Las Vegas' most prolific muralists, is a Las Vegas born artist with a unique talent of translating the famous neon lights of The Strip into paintings and murals. His mural, "Aurora," is a combination of abstract neon colors, desert flora, fossil fauna depictions, desert animals, and geometric elements. Jerry Misko, Artist, added, "This mural was really exciting for me to be able to create. It's located at the gateway to North Las Vegas and is right on LVB where locals pass by it daily. It's the largest mural I've created at approximately 5,000 square feet and took more than 400 hours to complete. I'm really humbled that Amazon and the City of North Las Vegas chose me to be a part of this project and I'm proud to have been a small part in beautifying our city." This delivery station is Amazon's 13th operations site in Nevada with additional locations in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno. Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers, loaded into delivery vehicles, and delivered to customers. Delivery stations offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages, as well as independent contractors the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex. This station currently works with four Delivery Service Partners. This location also features an Amazon Hub Lockers+ onsite which offers customers a fast, safe and convenient way to pick up or return items purchased on Amazon.com. Amazon leverages its scale to help support local communities. Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $6 billion in Nevada and since beginning operations in the state in March 1999, Amazon has created more than 21,000 jobs in Nevada in its operations, logistics, corporate and technology functions. Amazon also pledged to invest over $700 million to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs. The programs will help Amazon team members from all backgrounds access training to move into highly skilled roles across the company's corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, or pursue career paths outside of Amazon. On top of Amazon's industry-leading $18 per hour average starting wage, the company offers full-time employees comprehensive benefits including full medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent match starting on day one. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has invested millions of dollars to provide a safe workplace. The company also offers up to 20 weeks of maternal and parental paid leave and innovative benefits such as Leave Share and Ramp Back, which give new parents flexibility to support their growing families. Those interested in working at Amazon can visit amazon.jobs for more information. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210930005350/en/ Lisa CamposAmazon Operations PR Managerlscam@amazon.com Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>Local Las Vegas artist Jerry Misko partners with Amazon to create 5,000 square foot mural</em></p><p><em>For b-roll of the delivery station and mural as well as soundbites, click here.</em></p><p>LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 30, 2021-- Amazon has officially launched its newest delivery station in Las Vegas at 650 E Owens Ave, North Las Vegas. The new 147,000 square foot delivery station has created hundreds of new jobs locally and is the third delivery station in the Las Vegas Valley. Amazon's Operations pay an average starting wage of $18 per hour with benefits starting on day one.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210930005350/en/</p><div><p>Amazon Las Vegas Delivery Station Photo Credit: Amazon</p></div><p>"This delivery station allows Amazon to continue to better serve customers in Las Vegas while being able to support our local community with quality career opportunities," said Daryl Desimone, Amazon Site Lead. "It's important that we are a positive addition to the neighborhood and are fully integrated into the communities in which we operate."</p><p>This is the first Amazon operations site in the state to commission a local artist to create a mural on its exterior walls. Jerry Misko, one of Las Vegas' most prolific muralists, is a Las Vegas born artist with a unique talent of translating the famous neon lights of The Strip into paintings and murals. His mural, "Aurora," is a combination of abstract neon colors, desert flora, fossil fauna depictions, desert animals, and geometric elements.</p><p>Jerry Misko, Artist, added, "This mural was really exciting for me to be able to create. It's located at the gateway to North Las Vegas and is right on LVB where locals pass by it daily. It's the largest mural I've created at approximately 5,000 square feet and took more than 400 hours to complete. I'm really humbled that Amazon and the City of North Las Vegas chose me to be a part of this project and I'm proud to have been a small part in beautifying our city."</p><p>This delivery station is Amazon's 13^th operations site in Nevada with additional locations in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno. Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers, loaded into delivery vehicles, and delivered to customers. Delivery stations offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages, as well as independent contractors the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex. This station currently works with four Delivery Service Partners. This location also features an Amazon Hub Lockers+ onsite which offers customers a fast, safe and convenient way to pick up or return items purchased on Amazon.com.</p><p>Amazon leverages its scale to help support local communities. Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $6 billion in Nevada and since beginning operations in the state in March 1999, Amazon has created more than 21,000 jobs in Nevada in its operations, logistics, corporate and technology functions. Amazon also pledged to invest over $700 million to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs. The programs will help Amazon team members from all backgrounds access training to move into highly skilled roles across the company's corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, or pursue career paths outside of Amazon.</p><p>On top of Amazon's industry-leading $18 per hour average starting wage, the company offers full-time employees comprehensive benefits including full medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent match starting on day one. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has invested millions of dollars to provide a safe workplace. The company also offers up to 20 weeks of maternal and parental paid leave and innovative benefits such as Leave Share and Ramp Back, which give new parents flexibility to support their growing families.</p><p>Those interested in working at Amazon can visit amazon.jobs for more information.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210930005350/en/</p><p>Lisa CamposAmazon Operations PR Managerlscam@amazon.com</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus

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AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus

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Fully managed monitoring service optimized for containerized applications allows customers to securely ingest, store, and query operational metrics at scale Fanatics, TF1, and Twilio among the customers using Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, a scalable, secure, and highly available service that makes it easier for customers to monitor containerized applications. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is fully compatible with open-source Prometheus and provides the same familiar time series data model and Prometheus Query Language (PromQL) customers use today to monitor containerized applications. As a fully managed service, Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus automatically scales the infrastructure needed to ingest, store, and query operational metrics from containerized applications. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus also integrates with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS CloudTrail to allow customers to more easily control and audit access to data. There are no upfront commitments or fees to use Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, and customers only pay for the operational metrics they ingest, store, and query. To get started with Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, visit aws.amazon.com/prometheus. More and more customers are using containers to build modern applications because containers allow them to improve resource utilization and reduce costs. Containers typically run for a short amount of time, share infrastructure resources, and produce a large volume of operational metrics, which makes them hard to monitor using tools traditionally designed for applications running on bare metal or virtual servers. As a result, customers often struggle to understand the health and performance of containerized applications at scale and can be slow to respond to alarms or issues when they occur. This can lead to application disruptions and suboptimal end-user experiences. To overcome this challenge, many customers use the popular, open-source project Prometheus to monitor their applications. Prometheus is optimized to store operational metrics from containerized applications, and customers can easily set up alerts for potential application issues. However, scaling Prometheus securely across multiple servers and configuring it for high availability can take a lot of manual work and requires stitching together additional open-source and third-party tools. Once Prometheus is running, customers then must invest time patching and upgrading Prometheus and any additional tools they use on an ongoing basis. Customers also need to invest significant engineering time to optimize how Prometheus uses memory and storage resources to improve query response times and keep costs low. This complexity and operational overhead has led customers to make a trade-off between investing valuable time and resources maintaining their Prometheus deployment and its supporting infrastructure or building and innovating on behalf of their end users. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is a scalable, secure, and highly available monitoring service for containerized applications that automatically manages the infrastructure required to ingest, store, and query operational metrics to meet application and infrastructure monitoring demands. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is fully compatible with open-source Prometheus, and customers can use the same familiar time series data model and PromQL code to query operational metrics. Customers can send operational metrics to Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus from AWS container services (e.g. Amazon Elastic Container Service, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, and AWS Fargate) with just a few clicks to take advantage of Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus's fast query response times and cost-effective monitoring capabilities. By using Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus's application programming interfaces (APIs), customers can also more easily and securely ingest operational metrics from existing customer-managed Kubernetes clusters running in the cloud or on premises. If a customer has an existing Prometheus deployment or needs to run Prometheus on premises for data residency, latency, regulatory, or compliance considerations, they can more easily integrate their Prometheus deployment with Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus through a single command line request. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus also has built-in support for IAM to control access and permissions, and AWS CloudTrail to audit user access to help customers meet their corporate security and compliance requirements. Because Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is fully managed by AWS, customers get access to cost-effective monitoring that is optimized for containerized applications without having to build, scale, and maintain Prometheus and its supporting infrastructure and tools. "Customers love Prometheus because it is purpose-built to handle the needs of containerized applications, but they find it difficult and time consuming to manage and run Prometheus at scale themselves," said Nandini Ramani, VP of Monitoring and Observability, AWS. "With Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, customers have access to a scalable, secure, and highly available monitoring service that is optimized for containerized applications running on AWS and on premises. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus eliminates the undifferentiated heavy lifting of running Prometheus, so customers can focus on building modern applications that help them deliver new, innovative experiences to their end users." Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is available today in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), and Europe (Stockholm), with availability in additional AWS Regions coming soon. Fanatics, a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, uses AWS to facilitate fan connections across sports like soccer, football, and basketball. "We were re-evaluating monitoring solutions for our Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service workloads and wanted a scalable, highly available service that supported open standards," said German Rodriguez, Manager, Platforms Engineering, Fanatics. "We chose Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus because it offers the benefits of open-source Prometheus as a scalable, secure, and highly available service fully managed by AWS. Now our engineers can more easily monitor the performance of our containerized applications running across AWS and on premises to ensure the best experience for fans around the world." eTF1 is the over-the-top (OTT) video service of TF1, the largest broadcaster in France. "Initially, we self-hosted Prometheus across multiple AWS accounts to monitor our Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service workloads, but it was hard maintaining a highly available and performant monitoring environment," said Ali Oubaziz, Head of Infrastructure, eTF1. "Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is now our primary metrics monitoring platform, allowing us to monitor all our containerized workloads at scale—even during peak TV viewing times when monitoring demands are the highest. By switching to Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, we can focus on keeping our customers happy with an engaging OTT TV service in France." Twilio is a customer engagement platform that enables software developers to programmatically make and receive phone calls and text messages and perform other communication functions using its web service APIs. "We wanted a fully managed monitoring solution that could keep up with the demands of our infrastructure and took advantage of open source tools," said Albert Strasheim, VP of Engineering, Twilio/Segment. "With Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, we were able to more easily modernize and scale our observability stack and decrease the time our site reliability engineers spent managing observability infrastructure, so they can focus on optimizing the health and performance of our applications." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210929005966/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>Fully managed monitoring service optimized for containerized applications allows customers to securely ingest, store, and query operational metrics at scale</em></p><p><em>Fanatics, TF1, and Twilio among the customers using Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, a scalable, secure, and highly available service that makes it easier for customers to monitor containerized applications. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is fully compatible with open-source Prometheus and provides the same familiar time series data model and Prometheus Query Language (PromQL) customers use today to monitor containerized applications. As a fully managed service, Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus automatically scales the infrastructure needed to ingest, store, and query operational metrics from containerized applications. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus also integrates with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS CloudTrail to allow customers to more easily control and audit access to data. There are no upfront commitments or fees to use Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, and customers only pay for the operational metrics they ingest, store, and query. To get started with Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, visit aws.amazon.com/prometheus.</p><p>More and more customers are using containers to build modern applications because containers allow them to improve resource utilization and reduce costs. Containers typically run for a short amount of time, share infrastructure resources, and produce a large volume of operational metrics, which makes them hard to monitor using tools traditionally designed for applications running on bare metal or virtual servers. As a result, customers often struggle to understand the health and performance of containerized applications at scale and can be slow to respond to alarms or issues when they occur. This can lead to application disruptions and suboptimal end-user experiences. To overcome this challenge, many customers use the popular, open-source project Prometheus to monitor their applications. Prometheus is optimized to store operational metrics from containerized applications, and customers can easily set up alerts for potential application issues. However, scaling Prometheus securely across multiple servers and configuring it for high availability can take a lot of manual work and requires stitching together additional open-source and third-party tools. Once Prometheus is running, customers then must invest time patching and upgrading Prometheus and any additional tools they use on an ongoing basis. Customers also need to invest significant engineering time to optimize how Prometheus uses memory and storage resources to improve query response times and keep costs low. This complexity and operational overhead has led customers to make a trade-off between investing valuable time and resources maintaining their Prometheus deployment and its supporting infrastructure or building and innovating on behalf of their end users.</p><p>Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is a scalable, secure, and highly available monitoring service for containerized applications that automatically manages the infrastructure required to ingest, store, and query operational metrics to meet application and infrastructure monitoring demands. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is fully compatible with open-source Prometheus, and customers can use the same familiar time series data model and PromQL code to query operational metrics. Customers can send operational metrics to Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus from AWS container services (e.g. Amazon Elastic Container Service, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, and AWS Fargate) with just a few clicks to take advantage of Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus's fast query response times and cost-effective monitoring capabilities. By using Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus's application programming interfaces (APIs), customers can also more easily and securely ingest operational metrics from existing customer-managed Kubernetes clusters running in the cloud or on premises. If a customer has an existing Prometheus deployment or needs to run Prometheus on premises for data residency, latency, regulatory, or compliance considerations, they can more easily integrate their Prometheus deployment with Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus through a single command line request. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus also has built-in support for IAM to control access and permissions, and AWS CloudTrail to audit user access to help customers meet their corporate security and compliance requirements. Because Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is fully managed by AWS, customers get access to cost-effective monitoring that is optimized for containerized applications without having to build, scale, and maintain Prometheus and its supporting infrastructure and tools.</p><p>"Customers love Prometheus because it is purpose-built to handle the needs of containerized applications, but they find it difficult and time consuming to manage and run Prometheus at scale themselves," said Nandini Ramani, VP of Monitoring and Observability, AWS. "With Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, customers have access to a scalable, secure, and highly available monitoring service that is optimized for containerized applications running on AWS and on premises. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus eliminates the undifferentiated heavy lifting of running Prometheus, so customers can focus on building modern applications that help them deliver new, innovative experiences to their end users."</p><p>Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is available today in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), and Europe (Stockholm), with availability in additional AWS Regions coming soon.</p><p>Fanatics, a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, uses AWS to facilitate fan connections across sports like soccer, football, and basketball. "We were re-evaluating monitoring solutions for our Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service workloads and wanted a scalable, highly available service that supported open standards," said German Rodriguez, Manager, Platforms Engineering, Fanatics. "We chose Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus because it offers the benefits of open-source Prometheus as a scalable, secure, and highly available service fully managed by AWS. Now our engineers can more easily monitor the performance of our containerized applications running across AWS and on premises to ensure the best experience for fans around the world."</p><p>eTF1 is the over-the-top (OTT) video service of TF1, the largest broadcaster in France. "Initially, we self-hosted Prometheus across multiple AWS accounts to monitor our Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service workloads, but it was hard maintaining a highly available and performant monitoring environment," said Ali Oubaziz, Head of Infrastructure, eTF1. "Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus is now our primary metrics monitoring platform, allowing us to monitor all our containerized workloads at scale—even during peak TV viewing times when monitoring demands are the highest. By switching to Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, we can focus on keeping our customers happy with an engaging OTT TV service in France."</p><p>Twilio is a customer engagement platform that enables software developers to programmatically make and receive phone calls and text messages and perform other communication functions using its web service APIs. "We wanted a fully managed monitoring solution that could keep up with the demands of our infrastructure and took advantage of open source tools," said Albert Strasheim, VP of Engineering, Twilio/Segment. "With Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, we were able to more easily modernize and scale our observability stack and decrease the time our site reliability engineers spent managing observability infrastructure, so they can focus on optimizing the health and performance of our applications."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210929005966/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon Adds More to Halo—Introducing Halo View, Halo Fitness, and Halo Nutrition

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Amazon Adds More to Halo—Introducing Halo View, Halo Fitness, and Halo Nutrition

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New Halo View health tracker features an AMOLED color display for at-a-glance health metrics and comes bundled with a full year of Halo membership—all for just $79.99 All-new Halo Fitness service offers members hundreds of studio-quality workouts from trusted industry experts and coaches, and real time individual workout metrics from Halo devices Halo Nutrition, a new membership experience, helps customers fuel up with healthy recipes, and introduces tools for personalized meal planning Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition join Halo's growing suite of AI-powered features, and are included as part of the Halo membership at no additional cost SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)— Amazon announced expansions to Amazon Halo with three new additions to the Halo family: Halo View, a new health tracker with an AMOLED color display for at-a-glance access to Halo health metrics; Halo Fitness, a new service with hundreds of studio-quality workout classes; and Halo Nutrition, a new experience to help build healthy eating habits. Halo View comes bundled with a full year of Halo membership for just $79.99, and will ship in time for the holidays. Learn more at www.amazon.com/Halo-View. "Customers tell us Halo is having a meaningful impact on their lives, offering important insights and tools they need to meet their health goals," said Melissa Cha, Vice President, Amazon Halo. "We're excited to add even more to Halo, with new experiences to help members work out and nourish their bodies, plus Halo View—a new fitness tracker that adds a display, lowers the price, and comes bundled with a full year of Halo membership included for just $79.99. These new additions are a significant step forward in our mission to offer a great value service that's always getting better, and enable customers to better understand their health." Amazon Halo View—Build a Healthier Lifestyle, Right from Your Wrist Halo View is purpose-built to connect customers to Halo health metrics, helping keep them motivated and on-track throughout the day. Featuring a vibrant AMOLED color display with haptic feedback, Halo View offers easy access to activity, sleep scores, blood oxygen levels, live workout tracking, text and move notifications, and more. Its sleek capsule includes multiple sensors to provide highly accurate information to power Halo health insights, with an optical sensor to monitor heart rate and blood oxygen, a skin temperature sensor, and an accelerometer. Halo View is lightweight, comfortable, and swim-proof, with up to seven days of battery life, and can fully charge in under 2 hours. It comes in three stylish sport band colors—Active Black, Sage Green, and Lavender Dream—with additional accessory band options also available. Halo Fitness—Hundreds of New, Immersive Workouts Halo Fitness offers customers hundreds of exclusive, studio-quality workouts for all fitness levels that are led by popular Halo coaches, including Michael Hildebrand, Elena Cheung, and Elizabeth Andrews, and trusted industry experts such as physical therapist Dr. Jen Fraboni, founder of the Mobility Method, and Francheska Martinez, a specialist in bodyweight and mobility training. At launch, Halo members can choose from cardio, strength, yoga, outdoor, and mobility classes, with new content rolling out regularly. Integration with Halo View or Halo Band allows members to see real time fitness metrics such as heart rate and heart rate intensity zone as an on-display overlay, so they can train smarter and optimize every workout. Halo Fitness joins the extensive library of premium fitness content already available from brands including rē•spin by Halle Berry, Orangetheory Fitness, and SWEAT, giving members even more workout options to fit their individual goals. Halo Nutrition—Time-Saving Tools to Eat Healthier Diet is a critical part of overall well-being, and the new Halo Nutrition experience is designed to support members in building healthy eating habits they can sustain. Halo Nutrition features personalized, time-saving tools to discover delicious, nutrient-rich recipes or plan out a week of healthful eating. Members can customize their experience to account for specific allergies and preferences, build a tailored meal plan, or select from one of seven pre-curated menus: classic, keto, Mediterranean, Nordic, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian. Members can also browse a library of more than 500 recipes from partners including WW, Lifesum, and Whole Foods Market, and easily add ingredients and groceries they need for their meal plan to their existing Alexa Shopping list—streamlining all grocery needs into one place. Amazon Halo—One Service, Many Benefits Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition are the latest additions to Amazon's Halo membership, which is available to Halo View and Halo Band customers via the Halo app, and already includes: Discover:An ever-expanding catalog of workouts, sleep resources, nutrition programs, mindfulness exercises, and meditations created by Halo experts, as well as experts from 8fit, Aaptiv, American Heart Association, Exhale On Demand, Headspace, Julian Treasure, Mayo Clinic, Openfit, P.volve, Russell Wilson, Relax Melodies, and more. Over 150 programs are designed to drive useful discoveries, like if a lower temperature aids sleep, if yoga stretches contribute to a lower heart rate, or if a program of strength training reduces body fat percentage. Body: Medical research shows that body fat percentage is a better measure of overall health than weight or body mass index alone, but tools that measure this can be expensive or difficult to access. Using computer vision (CV) and machine learning (ML), Amazon Halo enables customers to measure their body fat percentage from the comfort and privacy of their own home. Body is as accurate as methods a doctor would use, nearly twice as accurate as at-home smart scales, and has been clinically validated by Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn more about the Body feature. Activity: Informed by American Heart Association physical activity guidelines and the latest medical research, Amazon Halo awards points weekly, based on the intensity and duration of movement, not just the number of steps taken. Movement Health:Improving physical movement helps prepare the body to handle the demands of everyday life. Using just a smartphone camera and the Halo app, Movement Health uses CV and ML to assess mobility, stability, and posture, then recommends a custom program of corrective exercises. Sleep: The health benefits of consistently good sleep are well documented. Amazon Halo uses motion, heart rate, and temperature to measure time asleep and time awake; time spent in the various phases of sleep, including deep, light, and REM; and skin temperature while sleeping. Tone: The globally accepted definition of health includes physical, social, and emotional well-being. Tone uses ML to analyze energy and positivity in a customer's voice so they can better understand how they may sound to others, which can help improve their communication and relationships. Learn more about the Tone feature. Alexa for Halo: Customers can connect their Alexa to Halo, giving them the ability to simply ask for updates on their health and wellness information—including activity score, sleep quality, body composition—from an Alexa-enabled device. Just ask, "Alexa, how did I sleep last night?" or "Alexa, how many activity points do I have?" Privacy by Design Privacy is foundational, and multiple layers of privacy and security are built into Halo hardware and the service to keep data safe and in customers' control. Plus, all Halo health data is encrypted in transit and at rest in the cloud, and customers can download or delete their Halo health data at any time directly from the Halo app. Halo View also offers customers the ability to PIN-protect access to on-device Halo health data. Learn more about Amazon Halo privacy features. Pricing and Availability Halo View comes bundled with one year of Halo membership for just $79.99, and will start shipping in time for the holidays. You can sign up to be notified when Halo View is available at www.amazon.com/Halo-View. Customers have more choices than ever in picking a band to fit their style: Sport bands are available in 15 colors starting at $14.99 each, in addition to fabric bands in eight colors, leather bands in tan and black, and metal band options, which are all $29.99 each. Halo Fitness content will start rolling out to members in the Halo app later this year, with live personalized fitness metrics coming next year. Halo Nutrition will be available in January 2022. Both Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition are included as part of the Halo membership. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005988/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>New Halo View health tracker features an AMOLED color display for at-a-glance health metrics and comes bundled with a full year of Halo membership</em>—<em>all for just $79.99</em></p><p><em>All-new Halo Fitness service offers members hundreds of studio-quality workouts from trusted industry experts and coaches, and real time individual workout metrics from Halo devices</em></p><p><em>Halo Nutrition, a new membership experience, helps customers fuel up with healthy recipes, and introduces tools for personalized meal planning</em></p><p><em>Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition join Halo's growing suite of AI-powered features, and are included as part of the Halo membership at no additional cost</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)— Amazon announced expansions to Amazon Halo with three new additions to the Halo family: Halo View, a new health tracker with an AMOLED color display for at-a-glance access to Halo health metrics; Halo Fitness, a new service with hundreds of studio-quality workout classes; and Halo Nutrition, a new experience to help build healthy eating habits. Halo View comes bundled with a full year of Halo membership for just $79.99, and will ship in time for the holidays. Learn more at www.amazon.com/Halo-View.</p><p>"Customers tell us Halo is having a meaningful impact on their lives, offering important insights and tools they need to meet their health goals," said Melissa Cha, Vice President, Amazon Halo. "We're excited to add even more to Halo, with new experiences to help members work out and nourish their bodies, plus Halo View—a new fitness tracker that adds a display, lowers the price, and comes bundled with a full year of Halo membership included for just $79.99. These new additions are a significant step forward in our mission to offer a great value service that's always getting better, and enable customers to better understand their health."</p><p>Amazon Halo View—Build a Healthier Lifestyle, Right from Your Wrist</p><p>Halo View is purpose-built to connect customers to Halo health metrics, helping keep them motivated and on-track throughout the day. Featuring a vibrant AMOLED color display with haptic feedback, Halo View offers easy access to activity, sleep scores, blood oxygen levels, live workout tracking, text and move notifications, and more. Its sleek capsule includes multiple sensors to provide highly accurate information to power Halo health insights, with an optical sensor to monitor heart rate and blood oxygen, a skin temperature sensor, and an accelerometer. Halo View is lightweight, comfortable, and swim-proof, with up to seven days of battery life, and can fully charge in under 2 hours. It comes in three stylish sport band colors—Active Black, Sage Green, and Lavender Dream—with additional accessory band options also available.</p><p>Halo Fitness—Hundreds of New, Immersive Workouts</p><p>Halo Fitness offers customers hundreds of exclusive, studio-quality workouts for all fitness levels that are led by popular Halo coaches, including Michael Hildebrand, Elena Cheung, and Elizabeth Andrews, and trusted industry experts such as physical therapist Dr. Jen Fraboni, founder of the Mobility Method, and Francheska Martinez, a specialist in bodyweight and mobility training. At launch, Halo members can choose from cardio, strength, yoga, outdoor, and mobility classes, with new content rolling out regularly. Integration with Halo View or Halo Band allows members to see real time fitness metrics such as heart rate and heart rate intensity zone as an on-display overlay, so they can train smarter and optimize every workout. Halo Fitness joins the extensive library of premium fitness content already available from brands including rē•spin by Halle Berry, Orangetheory Fitness, and SWEAT, giving members even more workout options to fit their individual goals.</p><p>Halo Nutrition—Time-Saving Tools to Eat Healthier</p><p>Diet is a critical part of overall well-being, and the new Halo Nutrition experience is designed to support members in building healthy eating habits they can sustain. Halo Nutrition features personalized, time-saving tools to discover delicious, nutrient-rich recipes or plan out a week of healthful eating. Members can customize their experience to account for specific allergies and preferences, build a tailored meal plan, or select from one of seven pre-curated menus: classic, keto, Mediterranean, Nordic, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian. Members can also browse a library of more than 500 recipes from partners including WW, Lifesum, and Whole Foods Market, and easily add ingredients and groceries they need for their meal plan to their existing Alexa Shopping list—streamlining all grocery needs into one place.</p><p>Amazon Halo—One Service, Many Benefits</p><p>Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition are the latest additions to Amazon's Halo membership, which is available to Halo View and Halo Band customers via the Halo app, and already includes:</p><ul><li>Discover:An ever-expanding catalog of workouts, sleep resources, nutrition programs, mindfulness exercises, and meditations created by Halo experts, as well as experts from 8fit, Aaptiv, American Heart Association, Exhale On Demand, Headspace, Julian Treasure, Mayo Clinic, Openfit, P.volve, Russell Wilson, Relax Melodies, and more. Over 150 programs are designed to drive useful discoveries, like if a lower temperature aids sleep, if yoga stretches contribute to a lower heart rate, or if a program of strength training reduces body fat percentage.</li><li>Body: Medical research shows that body fat percentage is a better measure of overall health than weight or body mass index alone, but tools that measure this can be expensive or difficult to access. Using computer vision (CV) and machine learning (ML), Amazon Halo enables customers to measure their body fat percentage from the comfort and privacy of their own home. Body is as accurate as methods a doctor would use, nearly twice as accurate as at-home smart scales, and has been clinically validated by Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn more about the Body feature.</li><li>Activity: Informed by American Heart Association physical activity guidelines and the latest medical research, Amazon Halo awards points weekly, based on the intensity and duration of movement, not just the number of steps taken.</li><li>Movement Health:Improving physical movement helps prepare the body to handle the demands of everyday life. Using just a smartphone camera and the Halo app, Movement Health uses CV and ML to assess mobility, stability, and posture, then recommends a custom program of corrective exercises.</li><li>Sleep: The health benefits of consistently good sleep are well documented. Amazon Halo uses motion, heart rate, and temperature to measure time asleep and time awake; time spent in the various phases of sleep, including deep, light, and REM; and skin temperature while sleeping.</li><li>Tone: The globally accepted definition of health includes physical, social, and emotional well-being. Tone uses ML to analyze energy and positivity in a customer's voice so they can better understand how they may sound to others, which can help improve their communication and relationships. Learn more about the Tone feature.</li><li>Alexa for Halo: Customers can connect their Alexa to Halo, giving them the ability to simply ask for updates on their health and wellness information—including activity score, sleep quality, body composition—from an Alexa-enabled device. Just ask, "Alexa, how did I sleep last night?" or "Alexa, how many activity points do I have?"</li></ul><p>Privacy by Design</p><p>Privacy is foundational, and multiple layers of privacy and security are built into Halo hardware and the service to keep data safe and in customers' control. Plus, all Halo health data is encrypted in transit and at rest in the cloud, and customers can download or delete their Halo health data at any time directly from the Halo app. Halo View also offers customers the ability to PIN-protect access to on-device Halo health data. Learn more about Amazon Halo privacy features.</p><p>Pricing and Availability</p><p>Halo View comes bundled with one year of Halo membership for just $79.99, and will start shipping in time for the holidays. You can sign up to be notified when Halo View is available at www.amazon.com/Halo-View. Customers have more choices than ever in picking a band to fit their style: Sport bands are available in 15 colors starting at $14.99 each, in addition to fabric bands in eight colors, leather bands in tan and black, and metal band options, which are all $29.99 each.</p><p>Halo Fitness content will start rolling out to members in the Halo app later this year, with live personalized fitness metrics coming next year. Halo Nutrition will be available in January 2022. Both Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition are included as part of the Halo membership.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005988/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Announcing Amazon Blink's First Video Doorbell, Bringing the Power of Blink Cameras to the Front Door

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Announcing Amazon Blink's First Video Doorbell, Bringing the Power of Blink Cameras to the Front Door

09/28/2021

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Starting at just $49.99, Blink Video Doorbell features long-lasting battery life, wired or wire-free install, HD day and night video, two-way audio, and chime app alerts to your smartphone Blink is expanding their product lineup and affordable, full-home security coverage even further with Blink Floodlight Camera and Blink Solar Panel Mount Monitor your home inside and out no matter where you are with the Blink Home Monitor app SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon announced Blink Video Doorbell – the first-ever doorbell from Blink. Starting at $49.99, Blink Video Doorbell can be installed wired or wire-free with the ability to enable two-year battery life, 1080p HD day and night video, two-way audio, chime app alerts, and the ability to connect to and sound your existing in-home chime. "The new Blink Video Doorbell provides affordable, easy-to-use, reliable security at your front door, and is the perfect first step for customers looking to build out a smart home security system," said Mike Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Blink. "Blink Video Doorbell is designed for every home – it comes packed with helpful smart security features like customized motion detection zones to monitor the areas that matter most to you and your family. With the addition of a video doorbell to Blink's smart security camera line up – including the new Blink Floodlight Camera – you can see who's at your door, keep an eye out for packages, and protect your whole home no matter where you are." Key Features Set yourself up: Create an account in the Blink app, add your devices, select wired or wire-free in the app, and follow the remaining instructions. Be alerted to what matters: Go wire-free and get chime app notifications and motion alerts from the Blink app or wire to also sound your existing in-home chime. Customers can choose to record, save, and share events with an optional Blink Subscription plan, or save locally with no recurring fees with a Blink Sync Module and USB flash drive (drive sold separately). See and speak to visitors: Receive alerts when someone is at your door and see them live in 1080p HD video day or night with infrared night vision, and speak to them using two-way audio. When installed via wiring or connected to a Blink Sync Module, enjoy on-demand live view and two-way audio. Enjoy long-lasting battery life: Blink Video Doorbell runs on two AA lithium batteries. When wired or paired with a Sync Module 2, the included batteries can last for up to two years. Battery life will vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors. Home is in your hands: With Blink Video Doorbell you can see, hear, and speak to visitors right from the Blink Home Monitor app no matter where you are or what you're up to. Together with Blink's collection of smart security cameras, they create full home coverage so you can stay connected to what's happening inside and out. Make an entrance: Blink Video Doorbell comes in two colors so you can select the option that best matches your home decor and aesthetic. Weather the storm: Blink Video Doorbell is built to withstand the elements to help you protect your home no matter what the weather may bring. Works with Alexa: Pair your Blink Video Doorbell with compatible Echo and Fire devices to effortlessly monitor your Blink system using voice commands with the Blink Smart Home Skill, and receive notifications when Video Doorbell is pressed and motion is detected. You can also pair Video Doorbell with a Sync Module or wire it to stream live HD video, use two-way audio, customize routines, arm/disarm devices, and more. New Blink Cameras + Accessories Today, Blink also announced two new devices that expand Blink's whole-home security offering even further. The new Blink Floodlight Camera is a battery-powered LED mount that works with Blink Outdoor to deliver a smart floodlight security camera with 700 lumens of motion-triggered lighting. Blink Solar Panel Mount, also launching today, supplies a nonstop sustainable charge from the sun for Blink Outdoor, providing nonstop peace of mind. These two devices offer innovative customization options to help you see what's happening around your home anytime, anywhere. With Blink's collection of smart security cameras, and the new Video Doorbell, Blink's product lineup covers every area of your home to form an affordable, easy-to-use, and reliable whole home security experience that puts your home right in your hands. Pricing and Availability Blink Video Doorbell is available for pre-order in the U.S. starting today for $49.99 on Amazon.com. A free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan is included with purchase. Blink Floodlight Camera and Blink Solar Panel Mount will both be available for pre-order in the U.S. today on Amazon.com. The Blink Floodlight Camera mount will start at $39.99, and customers can also purchase a Blink Floodlight Camera bundle with Blink Outdoor starting at $139.98. The Blink Solar Panel Mount bundled with Blink Outdoor will start at $129.98. About Amazon and Blink Blink delivers smart security designed for every home to help customers protect what matters most. Blink was proudly acquired by Amazon in 2017 and is now one of the fastest growing smart home brands available today. Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/ and follow @AmazonNews. Learn more about Blink at https://blinkforhome.com/ View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005986/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>Starting at just $49.99, Blink Video Doorbell features long-lasting battery life, wired or wire-free install, HD day and night video, two-way audio, and chime app alerts to your smartphone</em></p><p><em>Blink is expanding their product lineup and affordable, full-home security coverage even further with Blink Floodlight Camera and Blink Solar Panel Mount</em></p><p><em>Monitor your home inside and out no matter where you are with the Blink Home Monitor app</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon announced Blink Video Doorbell – the first-ever doorbell from Blink. Starting at $49.99, Blink Video Doorbell can be installed wired or wire-free with the ability to enable two-year battery life, 1080p HD day and night video, two-way audio, chime app alerts, and the ability to connect to and sound your existing in-home chime.</p><p>"The new Blink Video Doorbell provides affordable, easy-to-use, reliable security at your front door, and is the perfect first step for customers looking to build out a smart home security system," said Mike Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Blink. "Blink Video Doorbell is designed for every home – it comes packed with helpful smart security features like customized motion detection zones to monitor the areas that matter most to you and your family. With the addition of a video doorbell to Blink's smart security camera line up – including the new Blink Floodlight Camera – you can see who's at your door, keep an eye out for packages, and protect your whole home no matter where you are."</p><p>Key Features</p><ul><li>Set yourself up: Create an account in the Blink app, add your devices, select wired or wire-free in the app, and follow the remaining instructions.</li><li>Be alerted to what matters: Go wire-free and get chime app notifications and motion alerts from the Blink app or wire to also sound your existing in-home chime. Customers can choose to record, save, and share events with an optional Blink Subscription plan, or save locally with no recurring fees with a Blink Sync Module and USB flash drive (drive sold separately).</li><li>See and speak to visitors: Receive alerts when someone is at your door and see them live in 1080p HD video day or night with infrared night vision, and speak to them using two-way audio. When installed via wiring or connected to a Blink Sync Module, enjoy on-demand live view and two-way audio.</li><li>Enjoy long-lasting battery life: Blink Video Doorbell runs on two AA lithium batteries. When wired or paired with a Sync Module 2, the included batteries can last for up to two years. Battery life will vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.</li><li>Home is in your hands: With Blink Video Doorbell you can see, hear, and speak to visitors right from the Blink Home Monitor app no matter where you are or what you're up to. Together with Blink's collection of smart security cameras, they create full home coverage so you can stay connected to what's happening inside and out.</li><li>Make an entrance: Blink Video Doorbell comes in two colors so you can select the option that best matches your home decor and aesthetic.</li><li>Weather the storm: Blink Video Doorbell is built to withstand the elements to help you protect your home no matter what the weather may bring.</li><li>Works with Alexa: Pair your Blink Video Doorbell with compatible Echo and Fire devices to effortlessly monitor your Blink system using voice commands with the Blink Smart Home Skill, and receive notifications when Video Doorbell is pressed and motion is detected. You can also pair Video Doorbell with a Sync Module or wire it to stream live HD video, use two-way audio, customize routines, arm/disarm devices, and more.</li></ul><p>New Blink Cameras + Accessories</p><p>Today, Blink also announced two new devices that expand Blink's whole-home security offering even further. The new Blink Floodlight Camera is a battery-powered LED mount that works with Blink Outdoor to deliver a smart floodlight security camera with 700 lumens of motion-triggered lighting. Blink Solar Panel Mount, also launching today, supplies a nonstop sustainable charge from the sun for Blink Outdoor, providing nonstop peace of mind. These two devices offer innovative customization options to help you see what's happening around your home anytime, anywhere. With Blink's collection of smart security cameras, and the new Video Doorbell, Blink's product lineup covers every area of your home to form an affordable, easy-to-use, and reliable whole home security experience that puts your home right in your hands.</p><p>Pricing and Availability</p><p>Blink Video Doorbell is available for pre-order in the U.S. starting today for $49.99 on Amazon.com. A free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan is included with purchase.</p><p>Blink Floodlight Camera and Blink Solar Panel Mount will both be available for pre-order in the U.S. today on Amazon.com. The Blink Floodlight Camera mount will start at $39.99, and customers can also purchase a Blink Floodlight Camera bundle with Blink Outdoor starting at $139.98. The Blink Solar Panel Mount bundled with Blink Outdoor will start at $129.98.</p><p>About Amazon and Blink</p><p>Blink delivers smart security designed for every home to help customers protect what matters most. Blink was proudly acquired by Amazon in 2017 and is now one of the fastest growing smart home brands available today. Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/ and follow @AmazonNews. Learn more about Blink at https://blinkforhome.com/</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005986/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Introducing Amazon Glow—A Whole New Way to Bring Families Together for Fun and Learning

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Introducing Amazon Glow—A Whole New Way to Bring Families Together for Fun and Learning

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Kids can read stories, play games, create art, and have fun blending physical and digital worlds with Glow's interactive projected space—remote loved ones engage simultaneously on their own tablet using a free, companion app Glow combines immersive projection, sensing, and video technologies to make it feel like you're having fun in-person Glow comes with 1-year of Amazon Kids+ bringing hundreds of hours of fun, including new games and activities designed specifically for Glow; Includes content from Disney, Mattel, Nickelodeon, and Sesame Workshop SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced Amazon Glow, a new interactive device that brings a new magic to video calls and transforms the way kids connect with remote loved ones by participating in activities together. During video calls on Glow, kids see remote loved ones on a dedicated 8" display while reading stories, playing games, and creating art on a 19" touch-sensitive, projected space. At the same time, remote family and friends see the child on a tablet and participate in the same activities using the free Glow app. Glow creates a virtual experience that feels like being together in the same room. "Glow brings an entirely new level of fun that lets kids be kids and welcomes grown-ups into an exciting new way to connect and bond, even when they're far away," said Joerg Tewes, General Manager, Amazon Glow. "We've created an unbreakable, supersized, projected surface like no other, fusing digital and physical fun that excites kids and delights grown-ups with all they can do together." So much fun, together, with GlowActivities on Glow create engaging, immersive experiences with audio, video, and tactile elements. And, with the included 1-year of Amazon Kids+, Glow provides access to thousands of books and dozens of interactive games and art activities. With Glow, kids can have fun and hone their skills with remote family members and friends, who in return, can share real-time encouragement. New interactive content, including more games, will arrive for Glow later this year. Together kids and remote loved ones can: Read: Pick from thousands of children's books to read on the 19" projected virtual space, and delight in engaging with rainbow pointers, spotlights, and word bubbles for added reading excitement Play: Have fun with classic games like Chess, Checkers, Go Fish, and Memory Match with new creative twists, and new games like ABC Charades and Paddle Battle Draw: Create art using a palette of colors with digital pencils, crayons, paint brushes, or spray paint on a variety of themed art packs. Add stickers to amp up the creativity and use the vacuum eraser for a fresh start Discover: Find hidden magic with animations and sounds that will delight kids and grown-ups alike; and unlock levels in games to continuously challenge young minds These activities on Glow are made even more memorable when beloved characters join in on the fun. Glow brings the magic of Disney to life with friends like Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen, Woody and Buzz from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story, and more. Fans of Hot Wheels and Barbie will love seeing those characters from Mattel. Kids can have fun with SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer from Nickelodeon. And from Sesame Workshop, Elmo, Zoe, and many more of their friends on Sesame Street are also on Glow. Glow blends digital and physical worlds to provide even more funThe best of digital and physical worlds come together on Glow to fuel creativity and develop problem-solving skills for kids. Object scanning. Childhood dreams of turning everyday objects into digital fun are now a reality with Glow's object scanning feature. Kids can turn a favorite toy into a custom jigsaw puzzle by smashing the digital scan of the toy into virtual pieces to reassemble. Or, scan a favorite school art project and transform it into a new masterpiece with the help of a remote loved one. Glow Bits. Kids and families can experience a new way to have fun with physical objects with Glow Bits learning kits. The first Glow Bits learning kit is the Tangram puzzle game, where kids use physical shapes and their remote family member uses digital shapes to solve challenges together. Tangram Bits is bundled with the purchase of Glow, and additional Glow Bits coming soon will be sold separately. Worry-free virtual funLike all Amazon Kids products, Glow is built with parental controls front and center. Kids can only call pre-approved contacts that parents select. With the Amazon Parent Dashboard, parents can see who their kids are contacting. Parents can instantly disable cameras and microphones on the device by simply closing the visible privacy shutter. "This category-defying product has been created with safety as a priority," said Stephen Balkam, founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). "By combining an ad-free, walled garden experience within the device and app, Amazon Glow will bring kids, parents, and grandparents together safely in new and highly interactive ways during these unique times." Pricing & AvailabilityGlow is available at an introductory, early access price of $249.99 (MSRP of $299.99), and comes with a mat, a mat case, 1-year of Amazon Kids+, and is bundled with Tangram Bits. Glow also comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee—if it breaks, return it, and we'll replace it for free. Glow works with a free mobile app on Android and iOS tablets, with Fire OS coming soon, so remote loved ones can connect and interact seamlessly with the kids in their lives, on devices they already own. Customers can request an invitation to be part of the early access Glow program starting today at www.amazon.com/Glow. Glow will begin shipping to U.S. early access customers in the coming weeks. About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005989/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Kids can read stories, play games, create art, and have fun blending physical and digital worlds with Glow's interactive projected space—remote loved ones engage simultaneously on their own tablet using a free, companion app</em></p><p><em>Glow combines immersive projection, sensing, and video technologies to make it feel like you're having fun in-person</em></p><p><em>Glow comes with 1-year of Amazon Kids+ bringing hundreds of hours of fun, including new games and activities designed specifically for Glow; Includes content from Disney, Mattel, Nickelodeon, and Sesame Workshop</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced Amazon Glow, a new interactive device that brings a new magic to video calls and transforms the way kids connect with remote loved ones by participating in activities together. During video calls on Glow, kids see remote loved ones on a dedicated 8" display while reading stories, playing games, and creating art on a 19" touch-sensitive, projected space. At the same time, remote family and friends see the child on a tablet and participate in the same activities using the free Glow app. Glow creates a virtual experience that feels like being together in the same room.</p><p>"Glow brings an entirely new level of fun that lets kids be kids and welcomes grown-ups into an exciting new way to connect and bond, even when they're far away," said Joerg Tewes, General Manager, Amazon Glow. "We've created an unbreakable, supersized, projected surface like no other, fusing digital and physical fun that excites kids and delights grown-ups with all they can do together."</p><p>So much fun, together, with GlowActivities on Glow create engaging, immersive experiences with audio, video, and tactile elements. And, with the included 1-year of Amazon Kids+, Glow provides access to thousands of books and dozens of interactive games and art activities. With Glow, kids can have fun and hone their skills with remote family members and friends, who in return, can share real-time encouragement. New interactive content, including more games, will arrive for Glow later this year. Together kids and remote loved ones can:</p><ul><li>Read: Pick from thousands of children's books to read on the 19" projected virtual space, and delight in engaging with rainbow pointers, spotlights, and word bubbles for added reading excitement</li><li>Play: Have fun with classic games like Chess, Checkers, Go Fish, and Memory Match with new creative twists, and new games like ABC Charades and Paddle Battle</li><li>Draw: Create art using a palette of colors with digital pencils, crayons, paint brushes, or spray paint on a variety of themed art packs. Add stickers to amp up the creativity and use the vacuum eraser for a fresh start</li><li>Discover: Find hidden magic with animations and sounds that will delight kids and grown-ups alike; and unlock levels in games to continuously challenge young minds</li></ul><p>These activities on Glow are made even more memorable when beloved characters join in on the fun. Glow brings the magic of Disney to life with friends like Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen, Woody and Buzz from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story, and more. Fans of Hot Wheels and Barbie will love seeing those characters from Mattel. Kids can have fun with SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer from Nickelodeon. And from Sesame Workshop, Elmo, Zoe, and many more of their friends on Sesame Street are also on Glow.</p><p>Glow blends digital and physical worlds to provide even more funThe best of digital and physical worlds come together on Glow to fuel creativity and develop problem-solving skills for kids.</p><ul><li>Object scanning. Childhood dreams of turning everyday objects into digital fun are now a reality with Glow's object scanning feature. Kids can turn a favorite toy into a custom jigsaw puzzle by smashing the digital scan of the toy into virtual pieces to reassemble. Or, scan a favorite school art project and transform it into a new masterpiece with the help of a remote loved one.</li><li>Glow Bits. Kids and families can experience a new way to have fun with physical objects with Glow Bits learning kits. The first Glow Bits learning kit is the Tangram puzzle game, where kids use physical shapes and their remote family member uses digital shapes to solve challenges together. Tangram Bits is bundled with the purchase of Glow, and additional Glow Bits coming soon will be sold separately.</li></ul><p>Worry-free virtual funLike all Amazon Kids products, Glow is built with parental controls front and center. Kids can only call pre-approved contacts that parents select. With the Amazon Parent Dashboard, parents can see who their kids are contacting. Parents can instantly disable cameras and microphones on the device by simply closing the visible privacy shutter.</p><p>"This category-defying product has been created with safety as a priority," said Stephen Balkam, founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). "By combining an ad-free, walled garden experience within the device and app, Amazon Glow will bring kids, parents, and grandparents together safely in new and highly interactive ways during these unique times."</p><p>Pricing &amp; AvailabilityGlow is available at an introductory, early access price of $249.99 (MSRP of $299.99), and comes with a mat, a mat case, 1-year of Amazon Kids+, and is bundled with Tangram Bits. Glow also comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee—if it breaks, return it, and we'll replace it for free. Glow works with a free mobile app on Android and iOS tablets, with Fire OS coming soon, so remote loved ones can connect and interact seamlessly with the kids in their lives, on devices they already own.</p><p>Customers can request an invitation to be part of the early access Glow program starting today at www.amazon.com/Glow. Glow will begin shipping to U.S. early access customers in the coming weeks.</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005989/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Introduces Echo Show 15 to Help Keep Families Organized, Connected, and Entertained

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Amazon Introduces Echo Show 15 to Help Keep Families Organized, Connected, and Entertained

09/28/2021

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Echo Show 15 is an entirely new Echo Show with a beautiful 15.6-inch display that you can mount to your wall or place on your counter Customizable home screen with Alexa widgets lets you easily stay organized—view your shared calendar, manage shopping and to-do lists, find meal inspiration, and more Stay connected inside and outside the home—view and control smart home devices, track packages, leave notes for family members, or call loved ones Stream content in 1080p Full HD from Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and soon SLING TV, for hours of entertainment throughout the day Built with the next-generation Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge processor, Echo Show 15 is capable of on-device speech and computer vision processing SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today introduced Echo Show 15, a new addition to the Echo Show family that is designed to be the digital heart of your home. With a 15.6-inch, 1080p Full HD display, Echo Show 15 can be mounted on a wall or placed on a counter—either in portrait or landscape orientation—and is designed to help you stay organized, connected, and entertained. Echo Show 15 is built with the next-generation Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge processor, a redesigned home screen with more customization options, new personalization features with visual ID, and all-new Alexa experiences. "Today, families juggle multiple competing priorities—what time to drop the kids off at soccer practice, what to make for dinner, orwhen to schedule the next appointment—the list goes on and on. With Echo Show 15, Alexa can help," said Tom Taylor, Senior Vice President, Amazon Alexa. "Echo Show 15 brings everything that makes your household tick into one place. With a redesigned home screen and Alexa widgets, you can customize Echo Show 15 to see your shared family calendar, manage to-do lists and reminders, find meal inspiration, and keep track of your incoming packages. Plus, Echo Show 15 can adapt to your home environment with full-screen photos or art, so it's always there when you need it, but fades beautifully into the background when you don't." With customizable Alexa widgets, Echo Show 15 brings together everything families need on its beautiful 15.6-inch Full HD screen. To complement the ambient rotating content, you can customize your device home screen using a new widgets gallery, which lets you choose and add the information most useful to you and your family. Alexa widgets continually refresh to stay up to date, so you always have the latest information, and you can easily rearrange them to suit your needs and preferences. Personalize Your Experience with Visual ID With the new visual ID feature, Alexa can recognize you and personalize the on-screen information on Echo Show 15. After enrolling in visual ID, if you walk in front of Echo Show 15, Alexa will recognize you and the screen will automatically update to show you a custom greeting, your personal reminders, calendar events, recently played music, or personal notes from others in your home. If you enroll your child in visual ID for kids, the home screen of Echo Show 15 will shift to only show age-appropriate content when your child is recognized. To learn more about visual ID's development and how it works, visit the Amazon Science blog. Organize Your Household With Echo Show 15, you can quickly view and update your household's shared calendar, add or remove items from your shopping list, reorder favorite items, check your to-do list, and more. And now, with Echo Show 15 in your kitchen, it's easy to decide what to eat in the moment, or plan your meals for the week. You can get delivery options from restaurants like Domino's; recipe recommendations from Allrecipes, Tasty, Epicurious, and more; or order Blue Apron meal kits to create meals with easy, step-by-step instructions. You can also create a personalized taste profile with your family's dietary preferences, so that Alexa will show recipe and restaurant recommendations tailored to you. Stay Connected to Your Home and Others Staying connected means seamlessly managing the devices and services that power your home. A smart home favorites widget lets you view and control your most-used compatible smart home devices with just a tap. The large screen means you can use picture-in-picture viewing to follow a recipe, while also keeping an eye on the nursery camera. You can also keep track of personal devices and things like Echo Buds and Tile trackers, or monitor how close a delivery is to your house on a dynamically updating map widget. Echo Show 15 also helps you stay connected with loved ones inside and outside the home. With the sticky notes widget, you can leave a note about dinner time for family members, or a reminder to take the dog for a walk. Plus, with visual ID you can send a note directly to a specific family member, which will only show up when Alexa recognizes them in front of the device. With its 15.6-inch screen and 5-megapixel camera, Echo Show 15 is also great for video calls, or to Drop In on a loved one inside or outside of your house. Enjoy the Entertainment You Love With its large screen and support for 1080p video streaming, Echo Show 15 can also double as your kitchen TV. Just ask Alexa to watch movies and TV shows from Prime Video, Netflix, or Hulu, or soon, enjoy support for SLING TV. You can also watch your favorite TikTok videos soon; catch up on the news from ABC, NBC News NOW, and CBS News; ask Alexa to play music or read your Audible book; or even catch a segment of The Daily Show to start your morning. Echo Show 15 can also seamlessly blend into your décor by displaying full-screen pictures from Amazon Photos or alternating visuals from pre-loaded art, nature, seasonal, or travel galleries. Powered By the All New, Next-Gen AZ2 Processor Echo Show 15 is powered by the next-generation Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge processor, a machine learning (ML) inference engine with a quad-core scalable architecture and 22x more TOPS (trillions of operations per second) than the previous generation. Like AZ1, it's capable of processing speech recognition on device and can also process computer vision (CV) workloads in parallel. The AZ2 architecture is custom designed by Amazon and runs ML-based speech models significantly faster than its predecessor—enabling CV algorithms that once required the immense computer power of the cloud to be processed entirely on the edge. What this means is that Echo Show 15 is able to recognize a person enrolled in visual ID and will be able to process their voice right on the device. Privacy and Accessibility Echo Show 15 is designed with privacy in mind; it has microphone and camera controls, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and a built-in shutter to cover the camera. Visual ID is optional and requires explicit enrollment, and you can delete your visual ID profile at any time through the on-device settings or the Alexa app. To learn more about the features providing transparency and control over your Alexa experience, visit the Alexa Privacy Hub: http://www.amazon.com/alexaprivacy. In addition, Echo Show 15 offers accessibility features that benefit all customers, including the ability to interact with Alexa using touch instead of voice, to see captions for Alexa's responses on the device screen, and more. For more information, visit http://www.amazon.com/alexaaccessibility. Pricing and Availability Echo Show 15 will be available for $249.99. To learn more, visit: www.amazon.com/EchoShow15. Countertop stands and under-cabinet mount accessories are sold separately. Echo Show 15 has the Climate Pledge Friendly badge on Amazon.com—a distinction to help customers discover and shop for more sustainable products. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005984/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Echo Show 15 is an entirely new Echo Show with a beautiful 15.6-inch display that you can mount to your wall or place on your counter</em></p><p><em>Customizable home screen with Alexa widgets lets you easily stay organized—view your shared calendar, manage shopping and to-do lists, find meal inspiration, and more</em></p><p><em>Stay connected inside and outside the home—view and control smart home devices, track packages, leave notes for family members, or call loved ones</em></p><p><em>Stream content in 1080p Full HD from Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and soon SLING TV, for hours of entertainment throughout the day</em></p><p><em>Built with the next-generation Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge processor, Echo Show 15 is capable of on-device speech and computer vision processing</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today introduced Echo Show 15, a new addition to the Echo Show family that is designed to be the digital heart of your home. With a 15.6-inch, 1080p Full HD display, Echo Show 15 can be mounted on a wall or placed on a counter—either in portrait or landscape orientation—and is designed to help you stay organized, connected, and entertained. Echo Show 15 is built with the next-generation Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge processor, a redesigned home screen with more customization options, new personalization features with visual ID, and all-new Alexa experiences.</p><p>"Today, families juggle multiple competing priorities—what time to drop the kids off at soccer practice, what to make for dinner, orwhen to schedule the next appointment—the list goes on and on. With Echo Show 15, Alexa can help," said Tom Taylor, Senior Vice President, Amazon Alexa. "Echo Show 15 brings everything that makes your household tick into one place. With a redesigned home screen and Alexa widgets, you can customize Echo Show 15 to see your shared family calendar, manage to-do lists and reminders, find meal inspiration, and keep track of your incoming packages. Plus, Echo Show 15 can adapt to your home environment with full-screen photos or art, so it's always there when you need it, but fades beautifully into the background when you don't."</p><p>With customizable Alexa widgets, Echo Show 15 brings together everything families need on its beautiful 15.6-inch Full HD screen. To complement the ambient rotating content, you can customize your device home screen using a new widgets gallery, which lets you choose and add the information most useful to you and your family. Alexa widgets continually refresh to stay up to date, so you always have the latest information, and you can easily rearrange them to suit your needs and preferences.</p><p>Personalize Your Experience with Visual ID</p><p>With the new visual ID feature, Alexa can recognize you and personalize the on-screen information on Echo Show 15. After enrolling in visual ID, if you walk in front of Echo Show 15, Alexa will recognize you and the screen will automatically update to show you a custom greeting, your personal reminders, calendar events, recently played music, or personal notes from others in your home. If you enroll your child in visual ID for kids, the home screen of Echo Show 15 will shift to only show age-appropriate content when your child is recognized. To learn more about visual ID's development and how it works, visit the Amazon Science blog.</p><p>Organize Your Household</p><p>With Echo Show 15, you can quickly view and update your household's shared calendar, add or remove items from your shopping list, reorder favorite items, check your to-do list, and more. And now, with Echo Show 15 in your kitchen, it's easy to decide what to eat in the moment, or plan your meals for the week. You can get delivery options from restaurants like Domino's; recipe recommendations from Allrecipes, Tasty, Epicurious, and more; or order Blue Apron meal kits to create meals with easy, step-by-step instructions. You can also create a personalized taste profile with your family's dietary preferences, so that Alexa will show recipe and restaurant recommendations tailored to you.</p><p>Stay Connected to Your Home and Others</p><p>Staying connected means seamlessly managing the devices and services that power your home. A smart home favorites widget lets you view and control your most-used compatible smart home devices with just a tap. The large screen means you can use picture-in-picture viewing to follow a recipe, while also keeping an eye on the nursery camera. You can also keep track of personal devices and things like Echo Buds and Tile trackers, or monitor how close a delivery is to your house on a dynamically updating map widget.</p><p>Echo Show 15 also helps you stay connected with loved ones inside and outside the home. With the sticky notes widget, you can leave a note about dinner time for family members, or a reminder to take the dog for a walk. Plus, with visual ID you can send a note directly to a specific family member, which will only show up when Alexa recognizes them in front of the device. With its 15.6-inch screen and 5-megapixel camera, Echo Show 15 is also great for video calls, or to Drop In on a loved one inside or outside of your house.</p><p>Enjoy the Entertainment You Love</p><p>With its large screen and support for 1080p video streaming, Echo Show 15 can also double as your kitchen TV. Just ask Alexa to watch movies and TV shows from Prime Video, Netflix, or Hulu, or soon, enjoy support for SLING TV. You can also watch your favorite TikTok videos soon; catch up on the news from ABC, NBC News NOW, and CBS News; ask Alexa to play music or read your Audible book; or even catch a segment of <em>The Daily Show</em> to start your morning. Echo Show 15 can also seamlessly blend into your décor by displaying full-screen pictures from Amazon Photos or alternating visuals from pre-loaded art, nature, seasonal, or travel galleries.</p><p>Powered By the All New, Next-Gen AZ2 Processor</p><p>Echo Show 15 is powered by the next-generation Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge processor, a machine learning (ML) inference engine with a quad-core scalable architecture and 22x more TOPS (trillions of operations per second) than the previous generation. Like AZ1, it's capable of processing speech recognition on device and can also process computer vision (CV) workloads in parallel. The AZ2 architecture is custom designed by Amazon and runs ML-based speech models significantly faster than its predecessor—enabling CV algorithms that once required the immense computer power of the cloud to be processed entirely on the edge. What this means is that Echo Show 15 is able to recognize a person enrolled in visual ID and will be able to process their voice right on the device.</p><p>Privacy and Accessibility</p><p>Echo Show 15 is designed with privacy in mind; it has microphone and camera controls, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and a built-in shutter to cover the camera. Visual ID is optional and requires explicit enrollment, and you can delete your visual ID profile at any time through the on-device settings or the Alexa app. To learn more about the features providing transparency and control over your Alexa experience, visit the Alexa Privacy Hub: http://www.amazon.com/alexaprivacy. In addition, Echo Show 15 offers accessibility features that benefit all customers, including the ability to interact with Alexa using touch instead of voice, to see captions for Alexa's responses on the device screen, and more. For more information, visit http://www.amazon.com/alexaaccessibility.</p><p>Pricing and Availability</p><p>Echo Show 15 will be available for $249.99. To learn more, visit: www.amazon.com/EchoShow15. Countertop stands and under-cabinet mount accessories are sold separately. Echo Show 15 has the Climate Pledge Friendly badge on Amazon.com—a distinction to help customers discover and shop for more sustainable products.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005984/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon and Disney Introduce ‘Hey, Disney!', a Magical Voice Assistant Working Alongside Alexa at Home and at Walt Disney World Resort

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Amazon and Disney Introduce ‘Hey, Disney!', a Magical Voice Assistant Working Alongside Alexa at Home and at Walt Disney World Resort

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Starting in 2022, Echo customers can enjoy new Disney immersive features and interact with beloved characters from the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and beyond—just say "Hey, Disney!" ‘Hey, Disney!' will also roll out to Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms through the Alexa for Hospitality service ‘Hey, Disney!' will be the first Alexa Custom Assistant available on Echo devices SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon and Disney announced ‘Hey, Disney!', an entirely new kind of voice assistant that will work alongside Alexa at home and across Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms. Expected next year, ‘Hey, Disney!' will let fans and guests interact with some of their most beloved Disney characters, simply by saying "Hey, Disney!" on supported Echo devices at home and at Disney Resort hotels. "We're bringing the worlds of Disney directly to Echo devices with ‘Hey, Disney!'," said Dave Limp, Senior Vice President, Amazon Devices and Services. "By combining the strength of Alexa's technology, with Disney's unmatched storytelling expertise, we're creating the next generation of immersive experiences to make guests' vacations more memorable and giving our customers a way to make their homes a bit more magical too." "Our focus is to bring Disney storytelling to our guests wherever they are," said Josh D'Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. "Through Alexa technology, ‘Hey, Disney!' will unlock new ways for guests to engage with our iconic characters and stories both at home as well as at our Walt Disney World Resort hotels." Introducing ‘Hey, Disney!' With ‘Hey, Disney!', you'll get access to interactive Disney storytelling experiences and entertainment, as well as fun and delightful content like jokes, fun facts, and special surprises featuring Disney characters. Go on interactive adventures with Mickey, Dory, and Olaf, or sit back and listen to your favorite Disney stories. Transport yourself to the worlds of your favorite characters with unique Soundscapes or test your Disney knowledge with trivia. ‘Hey, Disney!' will even make everyday tasks more magical, such as setting timers and alarms, and checking the weather or time of day. Making Your Disney Resort Stay More Magical In addition to delighting customers at home, ‘Hey, Disney!' and Alexa will also be available in Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms as part of an upcoming integration using Amazon's Alexa for Hospitality service. ‘Hey, Disney!' and Alexa will work side-by-side to simplify your stay and make it a bit more delightful by answering questions, fulfilling special requests, and more. You can ask ‘Hey, Disney!' for more blankets and towels, the fastest way to get to the park in the morning, and where to get your favorite food. With Alexa, you can hear the news, ask for sports scores, play music, and more. Alexa for Hospitality makes it easier for hotel and hospitality properties to deploy Amazon Echo devices at scale, as well as create unique voice experiences and features such as customized screens on Echo devices tailored to their property and customer needs. A ‘First-of-its-kind' Voice Assistant, Developed by Disney, Built on Alexa Technology The ‘Hey, Disney!' voice assistant was developed from the ground up by Disney, featuring original character voice recordings and audio, with over 1,000 magical interactions to discover, as well as a brand-new character created as a guide—the Disney Magical Companion. ‘Hey, Disney!' will mark the first time an Alexa Custom Assistant will be available on Echo devices. Alexa Custom Assistant is a comprehensive solution that made it easy for Disney to create their own custom voice assistant tailored to Disney's personality and customer needs, built on Alexa technology. Alexa Custom Assistants have unique wake words, voices, personalities, and capabilities, and can coexist and cooperate with Alexa. Pricing and Availability ‘Hey, Disney!' is expected to be available for purchase in the U.S. in the Alexa Skills Store for use on all supported Echo devices beginning in 2022. To learn more and be notified when ‘Hey, Disney!' launches, visit amazon.com/HeyDisney to sign up. ‘Hey, Disney!' will work alongside Alexa and can be accessed complimentary on Amazon Echo devices in Disney Resort hotel rooms at Walt Disney World Resort. Customers in the U.S. can bring even more Disney magic to their homes with a new Mickey-inspired OtterBox Den Series stand for Echo Show 5, available for pre-order today for $24.99 by visiting amazon.com/MickeyMouseStand. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Disney Parks, Experiences and Products brings the magic of The Walt Disney Company's powerful brands and franchises — including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, Twentieth Century Studios and National Geographic — into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create magical memories that last a lifetime. When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, he created a unique destination built around storytelling and immersive experiences, ushering in a new era of family entertainment. More than 60 years later, Disney has grown into one of the world's leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences, with iconic businesses including six resort destinations with 12 theme parks and 53 resorts in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line with four ships and plans for three more to be completed in 2022, 2024 and 2025; a luxurious family beach resort in Hawaii; a popular vacation ownership program; and two award-winning guided tour adventure businesses. Disney Imagineers are the creative force behind Disney theme parks, resort hotels and cruise ships globally. Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing includes the world's leading licensing business; one of the largest children's publishing brands globally; one of the largest licensors of games across platforms worldwide; and consumer products at retail around the world. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005982/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Disney Parks, Experiences and ProductsJoe Sullivanjoe.m.sullivan@disney.com Source: Amazon

<p><em>Starting in 2022, Echo customers can enjoy new Disney immersive features and interact with beloved characters from the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, </em>Star Wars<em>, and beyond—just say "Hey, Disney!"</em></p><p><em>‘Hey, Disney!' will also roll out to Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms through the Alexa for Hospitality service</em></p><p><em>‘Hey, Disney!' will be the first Alexa Custom Assistant available on Echo devices</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon and Disney announced ‘Hey, Disney!', an entirely new kind of voice assistant that will work alongside Alexa at home and across Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms. Expected next year, ‘Hey, Disney!' will let fans and guests interact with some of their most beloved Disney characters, simply by saying "Hey, Disney!" on supported Echo devices at home and at Disney Resort hotels.</p><p>"We're bringing the worlds of Disney directly to Echo devices with ‘Hey, Disney!'," said Dave Limp, Senior Vice President, Amazon Devices and Services. "By combining the strength of Alexa's technology, with Disney's unmatched storytelling expertise, we're creating the next generation of immersive experiences to make guests' vacations more memorable and giving our customers a way to make their homes a bit more magical too."</p><p>"Our focus is to bring Disney storytelling to our guests wherever they are," said Josh D'Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. "Through Alexa technology, ‘Hey, Disney!' will unlock new ways for guests to engage with our iconic characters and stories both at home as well as at our Walt Disney World Resort hotels."</p><p>Introducing ‘Hey, Disney!'</p><p>With ‘Hey, Disney!', you'll get access to interactive Disney storytelling experiences and entertainment, as well as fun and delightful content like jokes, fun facts, and special surprises featuring Disney characters. Go on interactive adventures with Mickey, Dory, and Olaf, or sit back and listen to your favorite Disney stories. Transport yourself to the worlds of your favorite characters with unique Soundscapes or test your Disney knowledge with trivia. ‘Hey, Disney!' will even make everyday tasks more magical, such as setting timers and alarms, and checking the weather or time of day.</p><p>Making Your Disney Resort Stay More Magical</p><p>In addition to delighting customers at home, ‘Hey, Disney!' and Alexa will also be available in Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms as part of an upcoming integration using Amazon's Alexa for Hospitality service. ‘Hey, Disney!' and Alexa will work side-by-side to simplify your stay and make it a bit more delightful by answering questions, fulfilling special requests, and more. You can ask ‘Hey, Disney!' for more blankets and towels, the fastest way to get to the park in the morning, and where to get your favorite food. With Alexa, you can hear the news, ask for sports scores, play music, and more. Alexa for Hospitality makes it easier for hotel and hospitality properties to deploy Amazon Echo devices at scale, as well as create unique voice experiences and features such as customized screens on Echo devices tailored to their property and customer needs.</p><p>A ‘First-of-its-kind' Voice Assistant, Developed by Disney, Built on Alexa Technology</p><p>The ‘Hey, Disney!' voice assistant was developed from the ground up by Disney, featuring original character voice recordings and audio, with over 1,000 magical interactions to discover, as well as a brand-new character created as a guide<em>—</em>the Disney Magical Companion. ‘Hey, Disney!' will mark the first time an Alexa Custom Assistant will be available on Echo devices. Alexa Custom Assistant is a comprehensive solution that made it easy for Disney to create their own custom voice assistant tailored to Disney's personality and customer needs, built on Alexa technology. Alexa Custom Assistants have unique wake words, voices, personalities, and capabilities, and can coexist and cooperate with Alexa.</p><p>Pricing and Availability</p><p>‘Hey, Disney!' is expected to be available for purchase in the U.S. in the Alexa Skills Store for use on all supported Echo devices beginning in 2022. To learn more and be notified when ‘Hey, Disney!' launches, visit amazon.com/HeyDisney to sign up.</p><p>‘Hey, Disney!' will work alongside Alexa and can be accessed complimentary on Amazon Echo devices in Disney Resort hotel rooms at Walt Disney World Resort.</p><p>Customers in the U.S. can bring even more Disney magic to their homes with a new Mickey-inspired OtterBox Den Series stand for Echo Show 5, available for pre-order today for $24.99 by visiting amazon.com/MickeyMouseStand.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Disney Parks, Experiences and Products</p><p>Disney Parks, Experiences and Products brings the magic of The Walt Disney Company's powerful brands and franchises — including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, Twentieth Century Studios and National Geographic — into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create magical memories that last a lifetime.</p><p>When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, he created a unique destination built around storytelling and immersive experiences, ushering in a new era of family entertainment. More than 60 years later, Disney has grown into one of the world's leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences, with iconic businesses including six resort destinations with 12 theme parks and 53 resorts in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line with four ships and plans for three more to be completed in 2022, 2024 and 2025; a luxurious family beach resort in Hawaii; a popular vacation ownership program; and two award-winning guided tour adventure businesses. Disney Imagineers are the creative force behind Disney theme parks, resort hotels and cruise ships globally.</p><p>Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing includes the world's leading licensing business; one of the largest children's publishing brands globally; one of the largest licensors of games across platforms worldwide; and consumer products at retail around the world.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005982/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Disney Parks, Experiences and ProductsJoe Sullivanjoe.m.sullivan@disney.com</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Aeternum Awaits: Amazon Games Launches New World

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Aeternum Awaits: Amazon Games Launches New World

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Journey to the supernatural island of Aeternum for visceral combat, epic multiplayer battles, thrilling expeditions, and more in this open-world massively multiplayer online role-playing game SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (Nasdaq:AMZN)--Today, Amazon Games launched New Worldon PC. New Worldis a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that pits players against the haunted wilderness of Aeternum, a mysterious supernatural island in the twilight of the Age of Exploration. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005440/en/ Aeternum Awaits: New World, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that pits players against the haunted wilderness of Aeternum, a mysterious supernatural island in the twilight of the Age of Exploration, is now available for PC from Amazon Games. (Graphic: Business Wire) New World launch trailer: https://youtu.be/5kGcrtkWIgM In New World, players are shipwrecked on Aeternum, where the fundamental laws of life and death are broken. New World offers players endless opportunities to fight, forage, and forge as they explore and conquer the island and uncover its dark mysteries. Players can band together in factions to vie for control of the map in massive player vs. player battles, or venture off solo (or in small groups) to explore Aeternum and learn its secrets. "More than 1 million players have already set foot in Aeternum during our Beta tests, and today we are thrilled to welcome even more adventurers into New World," said Christoph Hartmann, vice president of Amazon Games. "New World's epic battles, skill-based combat, beautiful setting, and deep crafting and progression make it a game you can really get lost in. And because Aeternum is a living world, created to change and evolve over time, today is only the beginning—we have so much more in store for players." New World features real-time action combat that is skill-based and visceral—every swing, dodge, and block matters. Aeternum is teeming with wretched creatures, twisted by centuries of death and revival, and players must hone their weapon and combat skills if they hope to survive. New World offers a wide variety of multiplayer combat experiences, including: War: Epic siege warfare on a massive scale, with up to 100 players on the battlefield at once. The outcome of each war determines which company of players controls contested territories or settlements—and the resources they contain. Outpost Rush: Teams of 20 players from two competing factions fight for control of fortifications and resources in this max-level instanced game mode that combines player vs. environment and player vs. player combat. Expeditions: Five-player instanced dungeons that take players into the farthest corners and deepest depths of Aeternum, where they'll face deadly foes and uncover truths about the island. Invasions: Twisted armies of Aeternum muster their forces to assault player-controlled territories, and groups of 50 players rally together to fight off waves of monsters. New World's classless progression gives players freedom to develop their characters in unique ways, choosing the weapons—whether blade, powder, or magic—that best suit their playstyle. A deep crafting system and customizable player housing provide even more ways for players to carve their place in the world. To celebrate New World's launch, Amazon Prime members can claim the exclusive Pirate Pack now through November 1. The pack includes a Pirate character skin, emote, and $4.99 worth of in-game currency. It is the first in a series of seven Prime Gaming drops to be released in 2021 for New World. New World is rated ESRB T (Teen), and is available on Amazon.com and Steam. The Standard Edition is $39.99, and the Deluxe Edition, featuring the Woodsman armor and hatchet skins, Mastiff house pet, Rock/Paper/Scissors emote set, and New World digital art book, is available for $49.99. For more information on New World, please visit https://newworld.com, and follow the game on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. About Amazon Games At Amazon Games, our ambition is to create bold new experiences that foster community in and around our games. Our team of game industry veterans is building within the sandbox of Prime Gaming, Twitch, Amazon retail, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and more to push boundaries and deliver captivating experiences to our players. In addition to New World, Amazon Games is internally developing AAA multiplayer games based on original IPs from our studios and teams in Seattle, Orange County, San Diego, and Montreal. Amazon Games also publishes best-in-class third party games, including Lost Ark from Smilegate RPG, launching in early 2022. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005440/en/ Rebekah NicodemusAmazon Gamesgames-pr@amazon.com Source: Amazon Games

<p><em>Journey to the supernatural island of Aeternum for visceral combat, epic multiplayer battles, thrilling expeditions, and more in this open-world massively multiplayer online role-playing game</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2021-- (Nasdaq:AMZN)--Today, Amazon Games launched <em>New World</em>on PC. <em>New World</em>is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that pits players against the haunted wilderness of Aeternum, a mysterious supernatural island in the twilight of the Age of Exploration.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005440/en/</p><div><p>Aeternum Awaits: New World, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that pits players against the haunted wilderness of Aeternum, a mysterious supernatural island in the twilight of the Age of Exploration, is now available for PC from Amazon Games. (Graphic: Business Wire)</p></div><p>New World launch trailer: https://youtu.be/5kGcrtkWIgM</p><p>In <em>New World</em>, players are shipwrecked on Aeternum, where the fundamental laws of life and death are broken. <em>New World</em> offers players endless opportunities to fight, forage, and forge as they explore and conquer the island and uncover its dark mysteries. Players can band together in factions to vie for control of the map in massive player vs. player battles, or venture off solo (or in small groups) to explore Aeternum and learn its secrets.</p><p>"More than 1 million players have already set foot in Aeternum during our Beta tests, and today we are thrilled to welcome even more adventurers into <em>New World</em>," said Christoph Hartmann, vice president of Amazon Games. "<em>New World</em>'s epic battles, skill-based combat, beautiful setting, and deep crafting and progression make it a game you can really get lost in. And because Aeternum is a living world, created to change and evolve over time, today is only the beginning—we have so much more in store for players."</p><p><em>New World </em>features real-time action combat that is skill-based and visceral—every swing, dodge, and block matters. Aeternum is teeming with wretched creatures, twisted by centuries of death and revival, and players must hone their weapon and combat skills if they hope to survive. <em>New World</em> offers a wide variety of multiplayer combat experiences, including:</p><ul><li>War: Epic siege warfare on a massive scale, with up to 100 players on the battlefield at once. The outcome of each war determines which company of players controls contested territories or settlements—and the resources they contain.</li><li>Outpost Rush: Teams of 20 players from two competing factions fight for control of fortifications and resources in this max-level instanced game mode that combines player vs. environment and player vs. player combat.</li><li>Expeditions: Five-player instanced dungeons that take players into the farthest corners and deepest depths of Aeternum, where they'll face deadly foes and uncover truths about the island.</li><li>Invasions: Twisted armies of Aeternum muster their forces to assault player-controlled territories, and groups of 50 players rally together to fight off waves of monsters.</li></ul><p><em>New World</em>'s classless progression gives players freedom to develop their characters in unique ways, choosing the weapons—whether blade, powder, or magic—that best suit their playstyle. A deep crafting system and customizable player housing provide even more ways for players to carve their place in the world.</p><p>To celebrate <em>New World</em>'s launch, Amazon Prime members can claim the exclusive Pirate Pack now through November 1. The pack includes a Pirate character skin, emote, and $4.99 worth of in-game currency. It is the first in a series of seven Prime Gaming drops to be released in 2021 for <em>New World</em>.</p><p><em>New World</em> is rated ESRB T (Teen), and is available on Amazon.com and Steam. The Standard Edition is $39.99, and the Deluxe Edition, featuring the Woodsman armor and hatchet skins, Mastiff house pet, Rock/Paper/Scissors emote set, and <em>New World </em>digital art book, is available for $49.99.</p><p>For more information on <em>New World</em>, please visit https://newworld.com, and follow the game on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.</p><p>About Amazon Games</p><p>At Amazon Games, our ambition is to create bold new experiences that foster community in and around our games. Our team of game industry veterans is building within the sandbox of Prime Gaming, Twitch, Amazon retail, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and more to push boundaries and deliver captivating experiences to our players. In addition to <em>New World</em>, Amazon Games is internally developing AAA multiplayer games based on original IPs from our studios and teams in Seattle, Orange County, San Diego, and Montreal. Amazon Games also publishes best-in-class third party games, including <em>Lost Ark</em> from Smilegate RPG, launching in early 2022.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005440/en/</p><p>Rebekah NicodemusAmazon Gamesgames-pr@amazon.com</p><p>Source: Amazon Games</p>

Amazon Welcomes Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to Republic, Mo. Fulfillment Center

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Amazon Welcomes Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to Republic, Mo. Fulfillment Center

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Facility has created over 1,400 good jobs in six weeks; will invest in at least 400 more before 2022 REPUBLIC, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 27, 2021-- Amazon's new 1.3 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Republic, Missouri hosted Missouri Governor Mike Parson and state and local elected officials on Sept. 27 for a tour of STL3. Since it opened on Aug. 1, 2021, the facility has already created 1,400 good jobs. During the event, Amazon announced it will invest in at least 400 more jobs before the end of the year, creating more than 1,800 career opportunities by the holidays. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210927005836/en/ Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (center) tours Amazon's new fulfillment center - STL3 - in Republic, Mo. with STL3 General Manager Andrew Lee (right) and Republic Mayor Matt Russell (left). The facility has already created 1,400 good jobs that pay well with comprehensive benefits and offers upskilling programs to support associates' careers. It will create 400 more jobs by the holidays. Amazon has invested more than $2 billion into Missouri through infrastructure and compensation to its employees during the past decade, in addition to $1.5 billion being added into Missouri's state GDP with due to Amazon's investments. (Photo: Business Wire) "This is yet another significant investment by Amazon in the state of Missouri and further demonstrates our state's emergence as a leading logistics hub," Governor Mike Parson said. "This expansion is an excellent opportunity for Missourians in the Southwest part of the state to join a company that offers good-paying jobs and great benefits. Amazon's investments are transforming Republic and the Springfield area, and we look forward to helping Amazon continue to find success in our state." With the addition of the fulfillment center, which spans the equivalent of 22 football fields, Amazon has now created more than 9,000 full and part-time jobs in Missouri since 2010. STL3 processes about 42,000 products every day, which can increase to 70,000 products daily during the holidays. During the event, attendees were able to see how employees in this type of fulfillment center, with the storage capacity equivalent of 262,000 refrigerators, pick, pack, and ship bulky or larger-sized customer items such as skateboards, area rugs, and bed frames. Media Assets: View and Use B-Roll Footage and Photos from the Event: https://bit.ly/AmazonSTL3GovTour "We have seen a surge of growth in Republic and the arrival of Amazon in our area is further testament to our bright future," said Republic, Missouri Mayor Matt Russell. "It's exciting to have a company of this magnitude not only investing in our people, but also in our broader community." The fulfillment center offers a starting wage of $15.50 an hour with Amazon averaging more than $18 an hour across its fulfillment centers, with comprehensive benefits from day-one, including healthcare, 401(k) with 50 percent match, and up to 20 weeks paid parental leave. Amazon also plans to expand the education and skills training benefits it offers to its U.S. employees with a total investment of $1.2 billion by 2025. Through its popular Career Choice program, the company will fund full college tuition, as well as high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency certifications for its front-line employees—including those who have been at the company for just three months. Amazon is also adding three new education programs to provide employees with the opportunity to learn skills within data center maintenance and technology, IT, user experience and research design. "Our associates are the heart of Amazon in Missouri and beyond," said Amazon's Republic General Manager, Andrew Lee. "We are thrilled to open our first fulfillment center in the Republic-Springfield area and empower our people with upskilling opportunities for a long career at Amazon." Prior to beginning operations at the new Republic fulfillment center, the company had invested more than $2 billion in Missouri including infrastructure and compensation to employees during the past decade (2010-2020). Additionally, $1.5 billion has been added into state GDP thanks to Amazon investments. Other direct and statewide impacts include more than 24,500 small and medium-sized businesses and independent authors in Missouri growing their businesses with Amazon. In addition, there are more than 24,500 charitable organizations in Missouri customers can choose to support by shopping on AmazonSmile. Candidates interested in working at Amazon's Republic, Missouri fulfillment center may visit https://amazon.force.com/ to learn more and apply online. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210927005836/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>Facility has created over 1,400 good jobs in six weeks; will invest in at least 400 more before 2022</em></p><p>REPUBLIC, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 27, 2021-- Amazon's new 1.3 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Republic, Missouri hosted Missouri Governor Mike Parson and state and local elected officials on Sept. 27 for a tour of STL3. Since it opened on Aug. 1, 2021, the facility has already created 1,400 good jobs. During the event, Amazon announced it will invest in at least 400 more jobs before the end of the year, creating more than 1,800 career opportunities by the holidays.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210927005836/en/</p><div><p>Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (center) tours Amazon's new fulfillment center - STL3 - in Republic, Mo. with STL3 General Manager Andrew Lee (right) and Republic Mayor Matt Russell (left). The facility has already created 1,400 good jobs that pay well with comprehensive benefits and offers upskilling programs to support associates' careers. It will create 400 more jobs by the holidays. Amazon has invested more than $2 billion into Missouri through infrastructure and compensation to its employees during the past decade, in addition to $1.5 billion being added into Missouri's state GDP with due to Amazon's investments. (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>"This is yet another significant investment by Amazon in the state of Missouri and further demonstrates our state's emergence as a leading logistics hub," Governor Mike Parson said. "This expansion is an excellent opportunity for Missourians in the Southwest part of the state to join a company that offers good-paying jobs and great benefits. Amazon's investments are transforming Republic and the Springfield area, and we look forward to helping Amazon continue to find success in our state."</p><p>With the addition of the fulfillment center, which spans the equivalent of 22 football fields, Amazon has now created more than 9,000 full and part-time jobs in Missouri since 2010. STL3 processes about 42,000 products every day, which can increase to 70,000 products daily during the holidays.</p><p>During the event, attendees were able to see how employees in this type of fulfillment center, with the storage capacity equivalent of 262,000 refrigerators, pick, pack, and ship bulky or larger-sized customer items such as skateboards, area rugs, and bed frames.</p><p>Media Assets: View and Use B-Roll Footage and Photos from the Event: https://bit.ly/AmazonSTL3GovTour</p><p>"We have seen a surge of growth in Republic and the arrival of Amazon in our area is further testament to our bright future," said Republic, Missouri Mayor Matt Russell. "It's exciting to have a company of this magnitude not only investing in our people, but also in our broader community."</p><p>The fulfillment center offers a starting wage of $15.50 an hour with Amazon averaging more than $18 an hour across its fulfillment centers, with comprehensive benefits from day-one, including healthcare, 401(k) with 50 percent match, and up to 20 weeks paid parental leave.</p><p>Amazon also plans to expand the education and skills training benefits it offers to its U.S. employees with a total investment of $1.2 billion by 2025. Through its popular Career Choice program, the company will fund full college tuition, as well as high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency certifications for its front-line employees—including those who have been at the company for just three months. Amazon is also adding three new education programs to provide employees with the opportunity to learn skills within data center maintenance and technology, IT, user experience and research design.</p><p>"Our associates are the heart of Amazon in Missouri and beyond," said Amazon's Republic General Manager, Andrew Lee. "We are thrilled to open our first fulfillment center in the Republic-Springfield area and empower our people with upskilling opportunities for a long career at Amazon."</p><p>Prior to beginning operations at the new Republic fulfillment center, the company had invested more than $2 billion in Missouri including infrastructure and compensation to employees during the past decade (2010-2020). Additionally, $1.5 billion has been added into state GDP thanks to Amazon investments.</p><p>Other direct and statewide impacts include more than 24,500 small and medium-sized businesses and independent authors in Missouri growing their businesses with Amazon. In addition, there are more than 24,500 charitable organizations in Missouri customers can choose to support by shopping on AmazonSmile.</p><p>Candidates interested in working at Amazon's Republic, Missouri fulfillment center may visit https://amazon.force.com/ to learn more and apply online.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210927005836/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

AWS Shares New Business Momentum Milestones and Announces Three New Capabilities for Amazon Connect

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Tens of thousands of AWS customers now using Amazon Connect to support more than 10 million contact center interactions every day New customers for Amazon Connect include Priceline, the government of Washington, D.C., Labcorp, Brunello Cucinelli, SIXT, University of Texas, Morrisons, Vodafone NZ, University of Auckland, CI Financial, IMB Bank, Traeger Grills, Relatient, and Ring Amazon Connect Wisdom provides contact center agents with the information they need to solve issues in real time Amazon Connect Voice ID delivers real-time caller authentication using machine learning powered voice analysis New automated outbound communications for calls, texts, and emails help contact center agents scale to reach millions of customers daily SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 27, 2021-- Today at Enterprise Connect, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), shared new business momentum milestones and announced three new capabilities for Amazon Connect that improve contact center agent productivity and provide superior service by making customer interactions more effective, personal, and natural. AWS shared for the first time that tens of thousands of AWS customers are supporting more than 10 million contact center interactions a day on Amazon Connect, an easy-to-use, highly scalable, and cost-effective omnichannel cloud contact center solution. The new features announced today are designed to give agents the right information at the right time to answer customer questions faster, provide fast and secure caller authentication, and make communicating with customers easier and more efficient. To get started with Amazon Connect, visit aws.amazon.com/connect/. Customer experience is vital for any business, but traditional contact center technologies are often difficult to use and fail to give companies the flexibility to keep up with the demands and changing needs of their customers. That explains why tens of thousands of AWS customers choose Amazon Connect to provide superior customer service at lower cost. Decades ago, Amazon built the world's most scalable, functional, and cost-effective contact center service to manage the dramatic growth and scale of Amazon's retail business. Over the years, customers have asked AWS if it would build an external contact center service using the DNA of Amazon's own service. Amazon Connect does this by generalizing Amazon's contact center software into a service that reinvents the contact center customer experience from the ground up in the cloud and with embedded machine learning. With Amazon Connect, organizations get a contact center that can be configured and set up in minutes, requires no infrastructure to deploy or manage, is easy to use, scales up and down as contact volumes change, and is much more cost effective because companies only pay for the time agents are actually interacting with customers. The three new capabilities announced today build on the more than 130 new Amazon Connect price reductions, features, and enhancements that AWS has delivered since the launch of Amazon Connect to make it even easier to provide excellent customer experiences: Real-time agent assistance (now generally available): Amazon Connect Wisdom gives agents immediate access to the wide range of product and service information they need to solve customer issues as they're actively speaking with customers. Today, many contact center agents rely on sources of data siloed across knowledge management systems that are not integrated with the applications contact center agents use when interacting with customers. Because of this, agents are forced to spend valuable time manually searching across data sources for information to solve customer issues and are unable to help customers quickly. Amazon Connect Wisdom ingests and organizes content that agents need (e.g. FAQs, help articles, service briefs, etc.) from homegrown databases and a company's third-party knowledge repositories, with pre-built connectors to Salesforce and ServiceNow. When used with Contact Lens for Amazon Connect, Amazon Connect Wisdom leverages machine learning powered speech analytics to automatically detect customer issues during calls and then recommend content in real-time to help resolve the issue, so that agents don't have to manually search. For example, Contact Lens for Amazon Connect can detect when a customer says "arrived broken" to an agent, and Amazon Connect Wisdom automatically displays instructions in the Amazon Connect agent application for exchanging an item. Additionally, agents can use Amazon Connect Wisdom to search across data repositories to find answers and quickly resolve customer issues during a conversation. Agents simply type a question or phrase, and Amazon Connect Wisdom is designed to return the most relevant information and best answer to handle the customer issue. For example, an agent could type "how do I exchange an item?" and Amazon Connect Wisdom will search the connected data store and return an answer with links to more detailed information. Amazon Connect Wisdom provides agents with the right information at the right time, so agents can more quickly and effectively resolve customer issues. Caller authentication (now generally available): Amazon Connect Voice ID provides real-time caller authentication using machine learning powered voice analysis. Previously, contact centers had to use authentication processes based on personal information, where callers had to answer multiple questions based on details like a social security number, date of birth, and mother's maiden name, which is time consuming and can be exploited for fraud. Amazon Connect Voice ID provides real-time caller authentication without disrupting natural conversation. With Amazon Connect Voice ID, callers are given the option to authenticate themselves by using their voice, offering them an additional layer of security and saving them from the hassle of having to answer multiple questions to verify their identity. When a caller chooses to enroll, Amazon Connect Voice ID uses machine learning to analyze the caller's speech attributes (e.g. rhythm, pitch, and tone) during the first few seconds of a call and then creates a secure digital voiceprint for the caller. When the customer calls again, Amazon Connect Voice ID compares the caller's voiceprint to the claimed identity and assigns a confidence score, authenticating only if the caller's score meets the confidence score threshold set by the organization. If the caller doesn't meet the threshold, an agent can verify their identity through additional screening (e.g. knowledge-based authentication). Amazon Connect Voice ID also lets companies create a custom watchlist with audio recordings of known fraudsters and automatically flags suspicious callers to lower fraudulent attacks—making contact center operations more secure and reducing losses due to fraud. High-volume outbound communications (now in preview): New capabilities in Amazon Connect give contact centers intelligent and embedded high-volume outbound communications across multiple channels (calls, texts, and emails). Many businesses today are constrained by legacy contact center technologies that only allow inbound communications and rely on separate applications and tools to reach customers with outbound communications. Integrating tools for outbound communications into contact centers is time consuming, expensive, and difficult to manage because each outbound communication channel (calls, texts, or emails) requires separate applications—resulting in a solution that lacks flexibility and is difficult to scale to high volumes. Amazon Connect's high-volume outbound communications for calls, texts, and emails now give organizations a simple, embedded, cost-effective way to contact millions of customers daily for communications like marketing promotions, appointment reminders, and upcoming delivery notifications without having to integrate third-party tools. Contact center managers can easily schedule and launch high-volume outbound communications by simply specifying the communications channel, contact list, and content that will be sent to customers. The new communication capabilities include a predictive dialer that automatically calls customers in a list, but throttles outreach based on agent availability. The dialer also uses a machine learning model to distinguish between a live customer, voicemail greeting, or busy signal to increase agent efficiency by ensuring agents only connect to a live customer. For example, a large hospital healthcare network can send texts and emails to ask patients to confirm upcoming appointments, and then automatically call all patients that fail to respond. High-volume outbound communications give companies the ability to more efficiently communicate with their customers across channels at scale without having to perform difficult and expensive third-party integrations. "With tens of thousands of AWS customers after just four years and more than 10 million customer interactions every day, Amazon Connect has become one of AWS's fastest growing services ever," said Pasquale DeMaio, General Manager, Amazon Connect, AWS. "Today's three features build on this powerful foundation to make it even simpler for contact centers to provide a superior customer service. Now, businesses can give agents the ability find answers faster, provide customers with a more secure and efficient experience, and quickly scale their outbound communications." Traeger Grills has been the outdoor cooking choice of food enthusiasts. "As we have grown our customer base and diversified our product offerings, one of our biggest challenges has been organizing relevant information for our agents in real time, so when we heard about Amazon Connect Wisdom, we were ecstatic," said Bryan Carey, Head of Operations and Analytics, Traeger Grills. "Integrating Amazon Connect Wisdom into our contact center has enabled our agents to focus on delivering premiere customer experiences instead of spending time navigating complex systems to identify customer issues. So far, agents using Amazon Connect Wisdom have seen an increase in customer satisfaction and first contact resolution of roughly 15%. They have also decreased their call handle times by roughly 15%. Amazon Connect Wisdom will be a cornerstone of our efforts to continue optimizing our customer service by equipping our agents with the information they need to resolve customer issues as quickly as possible. We are also excited about the capabilities within Amazon Connect Voice ID, adding it to our IVR will protect against fraud while making it easier for our customers to quickly and securely authenticate themselves with their own voice on self-serve channels." Labcorp is a global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients in more than 100 countries. "Labcorp Diagnostics is looking to improve our call center experience while also improving efficiency. With Amazon Connect, we will be able to better manage our agent queues spanning clinical questions, billing activities, and appointment scheduling; provide end-to-end visibility into tasks; increase agent performance; and produce actionable analytics for us to advance our customer service experience," said Lance Berberian, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Labcorp. "The cloud contact center's seamless integrations with other AWS-hosted applications and services will improve agent workflows and decrease training time by allowing us to provide the right information to the right agent at the right time. Additionally, Amazon Connect Voice ID will deliver real-time voice authentication for our clients and agents to provide a frictionless experience that's more secure, saves time, reduces fraud, and improves customer satisfaction." Relatient helps healthcare organizations engage their patients through automated outreach and messaging. "Relatient has been providing automated patient engagement services to the medical community since 2014. Our legacy voice delivery system was built through open-source communication software. As we continue to grow our customer base and provide just-in-time messages during events like the pandemic, we need a platform that is easy to scale and will handle the future outbound dialer volume," said Kevin Montgomery, Chief Innovation Officer, Relatient Inc. "With Amazon Connect, we will have a robust feature set to offer customers so they can improve their outreach to patients. We will be able to easily scale up and down based on customer demand, offer chatbot technology to our customers so patients can quickly get answers to simple questions, and provide automated communications. We're particularly excited about Amazon Connect's new high-volume outbound communications for voice. The automated communications will make it easier for our customers to notify patients about upcoming appointments or gaps in care, which will improve efficiency and patient satisfaction." Priceline is an online travel agency for finding discount rates for travel-related purchases such as airline tickets and hotel stays. "Priceline began using Amazon Connect in March 2019 to provide customers with a superior service experience and easily adjust call flows, scripts, and queues on the fly. This was critical with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic," said Jennifer Featherling, Director of Contact Center Technology, Priceline. "Early on, call volumes spiked by more than 300%. But with Amazon Connect, we responded faster than ever before—moving more than 1,000 agents to work from home overnight and introducing queued callbacks. After just 20 minutes of work, we pivoted our operations to prioritize the most urgent cases—customers traveling within the next 72 hours—and provided less-urgent callers with a fully automated path to resolve their issues. Today, as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the agility Amazon Connect provides remains an invaluable asset to our customer service team." Washington D.C. government agencies support the citizens of D.C. with critical services, such as child support, access to healthcare, community safety, and more. "The District of Columbia turned to Amazon Connect to modernize its contact center operations across dozens of departments, improve the caller experience, and take advantage of the data-rich analytics. Before the pandemic, only a few departments had made the transition, but as infections spiked and calls surged, 30,000 employees and agents suddenly needed to go remote, and departments using legacy systems were not equipped to support it," said Cynthia Romero, Unified Communications Engineer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), D.C. Government. "Since then, more than 40 agencies, such as the Department of Health and Child Support Services, have moved to Amazon Connect because it's fast to implement, easy to use, and more cost effective than legacy solutions. Standardizing on Amazon Connect is better for the public and easier for our employees." The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is one of the largest state universities in the United States. "The College of Liberal Arts at UT launched the new contact center on Amazon Connect as the campus transitioned to working, learning, and teaching from home due to the pandemic," said Antonino Cummings, PMP, Principal Project Manager, Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services, UT Austin. "Deploying the new contact center has had a major impact on overall student satisfaction. In an end-of-semester student survey conducted by the College of Liberal Arts for summer and fall 2020, 84% of students said their technical issues were ‘easy to resolve' through online tech support. Student wait time also dropped to less than 30 seconds to talk to an agent at similar staffing levels, compared to average wait times of greater than 15 minutes before the implementation. With Amazon Connect, we've made it easy for students, faculty, and staff to contact support agents and get issues resolved." Brunello Cucinelli is an Italian luxury fashion brand that sells menswear, women's wear, and accessories in Europe, North America, and East Asia. "Our company has always tried to place the human being at the heart of our business. Even when we redesigned our online boutique, our desire was to keep our customers at the center of the Brunello Cucinelli digital world," said Francesco Bottigliero, Brunello Cucinelli's iCEO. "The COVID-19 pandemic has confirmed how important it is to offer omnichannel customer assistance that is increasingly mindful to people's needs. For this reason, we leveraged Amazon Connect and Salesforce Service Cloud Voice to build a contact center that can assist each customer with tailored support, in their preferred language and time zone. The real-time transcription and the integration with Salesforce Service Cloud allow our client advisors to always provide meaningful support, while the call analytics help us measure and improve our customer service. We are excited to continue building with Amazon Connect and leverage its cutting-edge technology to provide our client advisors the tools they need to build long-term and trust-based relationships with customers." SIXT is a leading global mobility service provider with over 2,000 locations in approximately 110 countries. "Car rentals are critical to our business and often see the most urgent requests in our customer service center, so we decided to pilot Amazon Connect Chat to give immediate and personal service to customers on the go," said Dr. Peter Beermann, Executive Vice President, Network & Customer Management, SIXT. "The results of the pilot were impressive. When we assessed our standard ‘Customer Excitement' metrics, Amazon Connect Chat performed 20% better than our legacy customer service channels, and our first contact resolution rate rose to more than 90% satisfaction. With such great results, we will continue to innovate with Amazon Connect." Morrisons is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United Kingdom with 11 million weekly customers. "Morrisons wanted a contact centre provider with self-serve tools that could shorten our average time to resolution and simplify the process we use to make changes to our scripts and call flows," said Jordan McLean, Technology Director, Morrisons. "With Amazon Connect, we can now pivot our contact centre operations in an instant. During the pandemic, we were able to get everyone in the centre working from home within a day, and then add agents to support six times the average weekly call volume. We can also adjust our automated communications in just a few minutes—that's a process that used to take five to 10 business days. With Amazon Connect, we've been able to simplify and speed up our processes and continuously improve customer experiences." Vodafone NZ is one of the largest telecom providers in New Zealand with almost three million connections. "We selected Amazon Connect because it helps us provide a better experience to our customers," said Mark Fitzgerald, Head of Digital Tools, Vodafone NZ. "We've almost finished our implementation and we're already seeing improvements in our customer satisfaction metrics. Amazon Connect has helped us simplify our contact center operations by drawing on artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to automate our most common requests. We've also built voice and chat channels to offer customers a personalized experience, reduce wait times, and help solve customer issues faster. With Amazon Connect, we are confident we will be able to scale our contact center and adjust to our customers' needs in real time as we strive to continually raise the bar on our customer experience." University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university with over 40,000 students enrolled across seven campuses in Auckland. "As part of our commitment to continuously improving the student experience, we set out to build a cloud-based contact center that students and all our staff could use to quickly get information about course details, enrollment, and results," said Bharat Kochar, Cloud Transformation Program Manager, University of Auckland. "We have worked with our AWS Partner, Consegna, to consolidate our contact center in the cloud in just twelve weeks. An exciting feature we were able to offer was allowing students to connect directly with the agent they last interacted with, creating a more personalized experience. One of the things we are most excited about is leveraging Contact Lens for Amazon Connect to give agents access to caller data in real time, improving their ability to serve callers. With Amazon Connect, we no longer worry about accommodating peak volumes and focus instead on improving our service to our students and faculty." CI Financial is a Canadian global wealth management and asset management advisory company with more than $300 billion in assets. "We wanted to upgrade our legacy contact center to improve customer service, optimize business performance, and grow our client base, and Amazon Connect's easy-to-use features and integrations with services like Amazon Polly stood out as the best option to drive these initiatives within the contact center," said Lisa Running, Vice President of Client Services, CI Financial. "In a matter of months, we completely transformed the experience for our customers that call us. We've been able to speed up our queue time by 30%, shorten interactive voice response call duration by 33%, and cut IVR change management from 2.5 weeks to five minutes—a difference of 99.98%. Now, we have a prime opportunity to push the standards for customer experience in the finance industry forward because of the flexibility and ease of implementation of Amazon Connect." IMB Bank is a 141-year-old, member-owned financial institution based in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. "Amazon Connect stood out for us because of its native capabilities and flexibility to integrate into other environments seamlessly," said Robert Ryan, Chief Executive, IMB Bank. "With native Amazon Connect dashboards, IMB has a better view of customer data—this helps us devise more effective communication strategies and customer-centric workflows. We were impressed by the short time it took to build a prototype using the Amazon Polly text-to-speech service. We are now able to update IVR workflows within minutes, a process that would have taken weeks using the previous system." Ring provides smart home security devices and services to make neighborhoods safer. "Amazon Connect helps us deliver a more compelling support experience to our neighbors, what we call customers," said Jon Irwin, Chief Neighbor Experience Officer, Ring. "It starts with the agents. Before Amazon Connect, our internal customer experience systems were siloed, making it challenging for agents to find information. We integrated our internal systems, such as our customer relationship management and device performance monitoring, with Amazon Connect to provide a single experience for our agents. Now, they have more context because they know the device performance quality and past customer engagements before even getting on the call. We are also able to better scale our support services with Amazon Connect. Every year, our call volumes spike around the holidays, which used to take months of planning to get prepared, but now we can quickly stand up new contact centers to support the business. Across the board, Amazon Connect gives us more agility to serve our customers. We can proactively provide messages based on what's happening in a region, scale to meet demand, and anticipate customer needs, so we can direct them to the right agent, faster." 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<p><em>Tens of thousands of AWS customers now using Amazon Connect to support more than 10 million contact center interactions every day</em></p><p><em>New customers for Amazon Connect include Priceline, the government of Washington, D.C., Labcorp, Brunello Cucinelli, SIXT, University of Texas, Morrisons, Vodafone NZ,</em> <em>University of Auckland, CI Financial, IMB Bank, Traeger Grills, Relatient, and Ring</em></p><p><em>Amazon Connect Wisdom provides contact center agents with the information they need to solve issues in real time</em></p><p><em>Amazon Connect Voice ID delivers real-time caller authentication using machine learning powered voice analysis</em></p><p><em>New automated outbound communications for calls, texts, and emails help contact center agents scale to reach millions of customers daily</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 27, 2021-- Today at Enterprise Connect, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), shared new business momentum milestones and announced three new capabilities for Amazon Connect that improve contact center agent productivity and provide superior service by making customer interactions more effective, personal, and natural. AWS shared for the first time that tens of thousands of AWS customers are supporting more than 10 million contact center interactions a day on Amazon Connect, an easy-to-use, highly scalable, and cost-effective omnichannel cloud contact center solution. The new features announced today are designed to give agents the right information at the right time to answer customer questions faster, provide fast and secure caller authentication, and make communicating with customers easier and more efficient. To get started with Amazon Connect, visit aws.amazon.com/connect/.</p><p>Customer experience is vital for any business, but traditional contact center technologies are often difficult to use and fail to give companies the flexibility to keep up with the demands and changing needs of their customers. That explains why tens of thousands of AWS customers choose Amazon Connect to provide superior customer service at lower cost. Decades ago, Amazon built the world's most scalable, functional, and cost-effective contact center service to manage the dramatic growth and scale of Amazon's retail business. Over the years, customers have asked AWS if it would build an external contact center service using the DNA of Amazon's own service. Amazon Connect does this by generalizing Amazon's contact center software into a service that reinvents the contact center customer experience from the ground up in the cloud and with embedded machine learning. With Amazon Connect, organizations get a contact center that can be configured and set up in minutes, requires no infrastructure to deploy or manage, is easy to use, scales up and down as contact volumes change, and is much more cost effective because companies only pay for the time agents are actually interacting with customers.</p><p>The three new capabilities announced today build on the more than 130 new Amazon Connect price reductions, features, and enhancements that AWS has delivered since the launch of Amazon Connect to make it even easier to provide excellent customer experiences:</p><ul><li>Real-time agent assistance (now generally available): Amazon Connect Wisdom gives agents immediate access to the wide range of product and service information they need to solve customer issues as they're actively speaking with customers. Today, many contact center agents rely on sources of data siloed across knowledge management systems that are not integrated with the applications contact center agents use when interacting with customers. Because of this, agents are forced to spend valuable time manually searching across data sources for information to solve customer issues and are unable to help customers quickly. Amazon Connect Wisdom ingests and organizes content that agents need (e.g. FAQs, help articles, service briefs, etc.) from homegrown databases and a company's third-party knowledge repositories, with pre-built connectors to Salesforce and ServiceNow. When used with Contact Lens for Amazon Connect, Amazon Connect Wisdom leverages machine learning powered speech analytics to automatically detect customer issues during calls and then recommend content in real-time to help resolve the issue, so that agents don't have to manually search. For example, Contact Lens for Amazon Connect can detect when a customer says <em>"</em>arrived broken" to an agent, and Amazon Connect Wisdom automatically displays instructions in the Amazon Connect agent application for exchanging an item. Additionally, agents can use Amazon Connect Wisdom to search across data repositories to find answers and quickly resolve customer issues during a conversation. Agents simply type a question or phrase, and Amazon Connect Wisdom is designed to return the most relevant information and best answer to handle the customer issue. For example, an agent could type "how do I exchange an item?" and Amazon Connect Wisdom will search the connected data store and return an answer with links to more detailed information. Amazon Connect Wisdom provides agents with the right information at the right time, so agents can more quickly and effectively resolve customer issues.</li><li>Caller authentication (now generally available): Amazon Connect Voice ID provides real-time caller authentication using machine learning powered voice analysis. Previously, contact centers had to use authentication processes based on personal information, where callers had to answer multiple questions based on details like a social security number, date of birth, and mother's maiden name, which is time consuming and can be exploited for fraud. Amazon Connect Voice ID provides real-time caller authentication without disrupting natural conversation. With Amazon Connect Voice ID, callers are given the option to authenticate themselves by using their voice, offering them an additional layer of security and saving them from the hassle of having to answer multiple questions to verify their identity. When a caller chooses to enroll, Amazon Connect Voice ID uses machine learning to analyze the caller's speech attributes (e.g. rhythm, pitch, and tone) during the first few seconds of a call and then creates a secure digital voiceprint for the caller. When the customer calls again, Amazon Connect Voice ID compares the caller's voiceprint to the claimed identity and assigns a confidence score, authenticating only if the caller's score meets the confidence score threshold set by the organization. If the caller doesn't meet the threshold, an agent can verify their identity through additional screening (e.g. knowledge-based authentication). Amazon Connect Voice ID also lets companies create a custom watchlist with audio recordings of known fraudsters and automatically flags suspicious callers to lower fraudulent attacks—making contact center operations more secure and reducing losses due to fraud.</li><li>High-volume outbound communications (now in preview): New capabilities in Amazon Connect give contact centers intelligent and embedded high-volume outbound communications across multiple channels (calls, texts, and emails). Many businesses today are constrained by legacy contact center technologies that only allow inbound communications and rely on separate applications and tools to reach customers with outbound communications. Integrating tools for outbound communications into contact centers is time consuming, expensive, and difficult to manage because each outbound communication channel (calls, texts, or emails) requires separate applications—resulting in a solution that lacks flexibility and is difficult to scale to high volumes. Amazon Connect's high-volume outbound communications for calls, texts, and emails now give organizations a simple, embedded, cost-effective way to contact millions of customers daily for communications like marketing promotions, appointment reminders, and upcoming delivery notifications without having to integrate third-party tools. Contact center managers can easily schedule and launch high-volume outbound communications by simply specifying the communications channel, contact list, and content that will be sent to customers. The new communication capabilities include a predictive dialer that automatically calls customers in a list, but throttles outreach based on agent availability. The dialer also uses a machine learning model to distinguish between a live customer, voicemail greeting, or busy signal to increase agent efficiency by ensuring agents only connect to a live customer. For example, a large hospital healthcare network can send texts and emails to ask patients to confirm upcoming appointments, and then automatically call all patients that fail to respond. High-volume outbound communications give companies the ability to more efficiently communicate with their customers across channels at scale without having to perform difficult and expensive third-party integrations.</li></ul><p>"With tens of thousands of AWS customers after just four years and more than 10 million customer interactions every day, Amazon Connect has become one of AWS's fastest growing services ever," said Pasquale DeMaio, General Manager, Amazon Connect, AWS. "Today's three features build on this powerful foundation to make it even simpler for contact centers to provide a superior customer service. Now, businesses can give agents the ability find answers faster, provide customers with a more secure and efficient experience, and quickly scale their outbound communications."</p><p>Traeger Grills has been the outdoor cooking choice of food enthusiasts. "As we have grown our customer base and diversified our product offerings, one of our biggest challenges has been organizing relevant information for our agents in real time, so when we heard about Amazon Connect Wisdom, we were ecstatic," said Bryan Carey, Head of Operations and Analytics, Traeger Grills. "Integrating Amazon Connect Wisdom into our contact center has enabled our agents to focus on delivering premiere customer experiences instead of spending time navigating complex systems to identify customer issues. So far, agents using Amazon Connect Wisdom have seen an increase in customer satisfaction and first contact resolution of roughly 15%. They have also decreased their call handle times by roughly 15%. Amazon Connect Wisdom will be a cornerstone of our efforts to continue optimizing our customer service by equipping our agents with the information they need to resolve customer issues as quickly as possible. We are also excited about the capabilities within Amazon Connect Voice ID, adding it to our IVR will protect against fraud while making it easier for our customers to quickly and securely authenticate themselves with their own voice on self-serve channels."</p><p>Labcorp is a global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients in more than 100 countries. "Labcorp Diagnostics is looking to improve our call center experience while also improving efficiency. With Amazon Connect, we will be able to better manage our agent queues spanning clinical questions, billing activities, and appointment scheduling; provide end-to-end visibility into tasks; increase agent performance; and produce actionable analytics for us to advance our customer service experience," said Lance Berberian, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Labcorp. "The cloud contact center's seamless integrations with other AWS-hosted applications and services will improve agent workflows and decrease training time by allowing us to provide the right information to the right agent at the right time. Additionally, Amazon Connect Voice ID will deliver real-time voice authentication for our clients and agents to provide a frictionless experience that's more secure, saves time, reduces fraud, and improves customer satisfaction."</p><p>Relatient helps healthcare organizations engage their patients through automated outreach and messaging. "Relatient has been providing automated patient engagement services to the medical community since 2014. Our legacy voice delivery system was built through open-source communication software. As we continue to grow our customer base and provide just-in-time messages during events like the pandemic, we need a platform that is easy to scale and will handle the future outbound dialer volume," said Kevin Montgomery, Chief Innovation Officer, Relatient Inc. "With Amazon Connect, we will have a robust feature set to offer customers so they can improve their outreach to patients. We will be able to easily scale up and down based on customer demand, offer chatbot technology to our customers so patients can quickly get answers to simple questions, and provide automated communications. We're particularly excited about Amazon Connect's new high-volume outbound communications for voice. The automated communications will make it easier for our customers to notify patients about upcoming appointments or gaps in care, which will improve efficiency and patient satisfaction."</p><p>Priceline is an online travel agency for finding discount rates for travel-related purchases such as airline tickets and hotel stays. "Priceline began using Amazon Connect in March 2019 to provide customers with a superior service experience and easily adjust call flows, scripts, and queues on the fly. This was critical with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic," said Jennifer Featherling, Director of Contact Center Technology, Priceline. "Early on, call volumes spiked by more than 300%. But with Amazon Connect, we responded faster than ever before—moving more than 1,000 agents to work from home overnight and introducing queued callbacks. After just 20 minutes of work, we pivoted our operations to prioritize the most urgent cases—customers traveling within the next 72 hours—and provided less-urgent callers with a fully automated path to resolve their issues. Today, as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the agility Amazon Connect provides remains an invaluable asset to our customer service team."</p><p>Washington D.C. government agencies support the citizens of D.C. with critical services, such as child support, access to healthcare, community safety, and more. "The District of Columbia turned to Amazon Connect to modernize its contact center operations across dozens of departments, improve the caller experience, and take advantage of the data-rich analytics. Before the pandemic, only a few departments had made the transition, but as infections spiked and calls surged, 30,000 employees and agents suddenly needed to go remote, and departments using legacy systems were not equipped to support it," said Cynthia Romero, Unified Communications Engineer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), D.C. Government. "Since then, more than 40 agencies, such as the Department of Health and Child Support Services, have moved to Amazon Connect because it's fast to implement, easy to use, and more cost effective than legacy solutions. Standardizing on Amazon Connect is better for the public and easier for our employees."</p><p>The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is one of the largest state universities in the United States. "The College of Liberal Arts at UT launched the new contact center on Amazon Connect as the campus transitioned to working, learning, and teaching from home due to the pandemic," said Antonino Cummings, PMP, Principal Project Manager, Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services, UT Austin. "Deploying the new contact center has had a major impact on overall student satisfaction. In an end-of-semester student survey conducted by the College of Liberal Arts for summer and fall 2020, 84% of students said their technical issues were ‘easy to resolve' through online tech support. Student wait time also dropped to less than 30 seconds to talk to an agent at similar staffing levels, compared to average wait times of greater than 15 minutes before the implementation. With Amazon Connect, we've made it easy for students, faculty, and staff to contact support agents and get issues resolved."</p><p>Brunello Cucinelli is an Italian luxury fashion brand that sells menswear, women's wear, and accessories in Europe, North America, and East Asia. "Our company has always tried to place the human being at the heart of our business. Even when we redesigned our online boutique, our desire was to keep our customers at the center of the Brunello Cucinelli digital world," said Francesco Bottigliero, Brunello Cucinelli's iCEO. "The COVID-19 pandemic has confirmed how important it is to offer omnichannel customer assistance that is increasingly mindful to people's needs. For this reason, we leveraged Amazon Connect and Salesforce Service Cloud Voice to build a contact center that can assist each customer with tailored support, in their preferred language and time zone. The real-time transcription and the integration with Salesforce Service Cloud allow our client advisors to always provide meaningful support, while the call analytics help us measure and improve our customer service. We are excited to continue building with Amazon Connect and leverage its cutting-edge technology to provide our client advisors the tools they need to build long-term and trust-based relationships with customers."</p><p>SIXT is a leading global mobility service provider with over 2,000 locations in approximately 110 countries. "Car rentals are critical to our business and often see the most urgent requests in our customer service center, so we decided to pilot Amazon Connect Chat to give immediate and personal service to customers on the go," said Dr. Peter Beermann, Executive Vice President, Network &amp; Customer Management, SIXT. "The results of the pilot were impressive. When we assessed our standard ‘Customer Excitement' metrics, Amazon Connect Chat performed 20% better than our legacy customer service channels, and our first contact resolution rate rose to more than 90% satisfaction. With such great results, we will continue to innovate with Amazon Connect."</p><p>Morrisons is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United Kingdom with 11 million weekly customers. "Morrisons wanted a contact centre provider with self-serve tools that could shorten our average time to resolution and simplify the process we use to make changes to our scripts and call flows," said Jordan McLean, Technology Director, Morrisons. "With Amazon Connect, we can now pivot our contact centre operations in an instant. During the pandemic, we were able to get everyone in the centre working from home within a day, and then add agents to support six times the average weekly call volume. We can also adjust our automated communications in just a few minutes—that's a process that used to take five to 10 business days. With Amazon Connect, we've been able to simplify and speed up our processes and continuously improve customer experiences."</p><p>Vodafone NZ is one of the largest telecom providers in New Zealand with almost three million connections. "We selected Amazon Connect because it helps us provide a better experience to our customers," said Mark Fitzgerald, Head of Digital Tools, Vodafone NZ. "We've almost finished our implementation and we're already seeing improvements in our customer satisfaction metrics. Amazon Connect has helped us simplify our contact center operations by drawing on artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to automate our most common requests. We've also built voice and chat channels to offer customers a personalized experience, reduce wait times, and help solve customer issues faster. With Amazon Connect, we are confident we will be able to scale our contact center and adjust to our customers' needs in real time as we strive to continually raise the bar on our customer experience."</p><p>University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university with over 40,000 students enrolled across seven campuses in Auckland. "As part of our commitment to continuously improving the student experience, we set out to build a cloud-based contact center that students and all our staff could use to quickly get information about course details, enrollment, and results," said Bharat Kochar, Cloud Transformation Program Manager, University of Auckland. "We have worked with our AWS Partner, Consegna, to consolidate our contact center in the cloud in just twelve weeks. An exciting feature we were able to offer was allowing students to connect directly with the agent they last interacted with, creating a more personalized experience. One of the things we are most excited about is leveraging Contact Lens for Amazon Connect to give agents access to caller data in real time, improving their ability to serve callers. With Amazon Connect, we no longer worry about accommodating peak volumes and focus instead on improving our service to our students and faculty."</p><p>CI Financial is a Canadian global wealth management and asset management advisory company with more than $300 billion in assets. "We wanted to upgrade our legacy contact center to improve customer service, optimize business performance, and grow our client base, and Amazon Connect's easy-to-use features and integrations with services like Amazon Polly stood out as the best option to drive these initiatives within the contact center," said Lisa Running, Vice President of Client Services, CI Financial. "In a matter of months, we completely transformed the experience for our customers that call us. We've been able to speed up our queue time by 30%, shorten interactive voice response call duration by 33%, and cut IVR change management from 2.5 weeks to five minutes—a difference of 99.98%. Now, we have a prime opportunity to push the standards for customer experience in the finance industry forward because of the flexibility and ease of implementation of Amazon Connect."</p><p>IMB Bank is a 141-year-old, member-owned financial institution based in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. "Amazon Connect stood out for us because of its native capabilities and flexibility to integrate into other environments seamlessly," said Robert Ryan, Chief Executive, IMB Bank. "With native Amazon Connect dashboards, IMB has a better view of customer data—this helps us devise more effective communication strategies and customer-centric workflows. We were impressed by the short time it took to build a prototype using the Amazon Polly text-to-speech service. We are now able to update IVR workflows within minutes, a process that would have taken weeks using the previous system."</p><p>Ring provides smart home security devices and services to make neighborhoods safer. "Amazon Connect helps us deliver a more compelling support experience to our neighbors, what we call customers," said Jon Irwin, Chief Neighbor Experience Officer, Ring. "It starts with the agents. Before Amazon Connect, our internal customer experience systems were siloed, making it challenging for agents to find information. We integrated our internal systems, such as our customer relationship management and device performance monitoring, with Amazon Connect to provide a single experience for our agents. Now, they have more context because they know the device performance quality and past customer engagements before even getting on the call. We are also able to better scale our support services with Amazon Connect. Every year, our call volumes spike around the holidays, which used to take months of planning to get prepared, but now we can quickly stand up new contact centers to support the business. Across the board, Amazon Connect gives us more agility to serve our customers. We can proactively provide messages based on what's happening in a region, scale to meet demand, and anticipate customer needs, so we can direct them to the right agent, faster."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210927005388/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon QuickSight Q

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09/23/2021 19:24:00

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon QuickSight Q

09/23/2021

2021

New machine learning powered capability in Amazon QuickSight lets anyone type questions about their business data in natural language and receive accurate answers with relevant visualizations in seconds The National Football League, Forwood, and PeopleScout among customers using Amazon QuickSight Q SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 23, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon QuickSight Q, a new capability in Amazon QuickSight that gives anyone in an organization the ability to ask business questions using natural language and receive accurate answers with relevant visualizations that help them gain insights from the data. Amazon QuickSight Q does not depend on prebuilt dashboards or reports to deliver visualizations, which removes the need for business intelligence (BI) analysts to update a dashboard every time a new business question arises, so anyone can ask their questions and receive visual answers in seconds. Customers can easily refine the way Amazon QuickSight Q understands questions (and thus produces answers) with an easy-to-use editor, which removes the need for complex data preparation before users can ask questions of data in natural language. Amazon QuickSight Q uses machine learning to interpret the intent of a question and analyze the correct data to provide accurate answers to business questions quickly. Amazon QuickSight Q also provides auto-complete suggestions for key phrases and business terms, and automatically performs spell checking and acronym/synonym matching, so users do not have to worry about typos or remembering the exact business terms for their data. There are no upfront commitments to use Amazon QuickSight Q, and customers only pay for the number of users or queries. To get started with Amazon QuickSight Q, visit aws.amazon.com/quicksight/q. Companies want to be more data-driven in their decision making, but the cost and complexity of traditional BI solutions prohibits most companies from putting their data to work in meaningful ways. For example, companies would like to back up high-velocity decisions with insights from their data, like whether to adjust prices based on real-time trends. To address this challenge, many customers use Amazon QuickSight, a scalable, serverless, embeddable, machine learning powered BI service built for the cloud that makes it easy to quickly create and publish interactive BI dashboards. Customers like Amazon QuickSight's ability to automatically interpret and describe what the data in a BI dashboard means in plain language, but these customers also want the ability for any user to ask business questions of their data in plain language and receive accurate answers and relevant visualizations. While some BI tools and vendors have attempted to solve this challenge, the existing approaches either require that BI teams spend months preparing and modeling data in advance, or sacrifice accuracy and relevancy for the speed of getting visualizations more quickly. Neither of these trade-offs is ideal for customers who simply want highly relevant insight from their data quickly. Amazon QuickSight Q gives anyone access to powerful analytics with the ability to ask business questions of their data in natural language and receive accurate answers with relevant visualizations in seconds. To ask a question, users simply type it into Amazon QuickSight Q. As users begin typing their questions in natural language, Amazon QuickSight Q provides auto-complete suggestions for key phrases and business terms, so users are freed from worrying about typos or remembering the exact terms in the business data. Amazon QuickSight Q uses machine learning (natural language processing, schema understanding, and semantic parsing for SQL code generation) to automatically understand the meaning and relationships among business data, providing users with accurate answers and relevant visualizations in response to questions in seconds—freeing BI teams from the time-consuming task of updating calculations, visuals, reports, and dashboards each time a user has a new question. An easy-to-use editor allows customers to refine the way Amazon QuickSight Q understands questions, removing the need for complex data preparation before users can ask questions of data in natural language. Because Amazon QuickSight Q does not depend on prebuilt dashboards and reports, users can explore all their data and are not limited to asking only a specific set of questions, providing end users with the insight they need in seconds. The machine learning models that power Amazon QuickSight Q are pretrained on data from various domains (sales reporting, ads and marketing, financial services, healthcare, and sports analytics), so it can also understand complex business language and provide accurate answers and visualizations. For example, sales users can ask, "How are my sales tracking against quota?" or retail customers can ask, "What are the top products sold week-over-week by region?" Amazon QuickSight Q gives BI teams insight into the questions end users most frequently want answered, so they can make improvements to their data models and dashboards. Amazon QuickSight Q also continually improves over time based on the auto-complete phrases a user selects. With Amazon QuickSight Q, even the most non-technical users in an organization can now easily ask questions of data in natural language and receive visual answers in seconds, providing the ability for anyone to benefit from BI visualizations and allowing organizations to derive greater benefit from the business insights Amazon QuickSight Q offers. "Customers love that Amazon QuickSight makes it easy for them to perform advanced analytics without prior data science experience, and they're using it in ways that are surprising and delightful," says Matt Wood, VP of Business Analytics, AWS. "Now, with Amazon QuickSight Q, anyone within an organization has the ability to ask natural language questions and receive highly relevant answers and visualizations. For the first time, anyone can tap into the full power of data to make quick, reliable, data-driven decisions to plan more efficiently and be more responsive to their end users." Amazon QuickSight Q currently supports questions in English and is generally available today to customers running Amazon QuickSight in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), and Europe (London), with availability in additional AWS Regions coming soon. The National Football League (NFL), the highest level of American Football in the world, is a professional American Football League consisting of 32 teams. The NFL uses AWS to power Next Gen Stats and track complex data, including player speed, field location, and movement patterns. "Amazon QuickSight Q allows both data experts and novices to have a more seamless and intuitive experience within Next Gen Stats. Content creators will now be able to ask questions similarly to how they would ask another person, and receive clear and customizable visual answers in return," said Michael Chi, Director of NFL Next Gen Stats at NFL. "QuickSight Q has the ability to significantly expand our research application's userbase by transcending the traditional business intelligence user interface, allowing users to think through a question semantically rather than technically. NFL teams will be able to quickly get the answers they need to make decisions prior to a game, while NFL Network and broadcast producers will be able toget live game statistics for discussion points without requiring technical training. We are looking forward to expanding the use of QuickSight Q and making Next Gen Stats more accessible to everyone." Forwood is an innovative, values-driven company with a laser focus on critical risks and fatality prevention. "With Amazon QuickSight Q, we bring life-saving safety analytics to more people than ever before," said Faye Crompton, Head of Analytics, Forwood. "Our FAST (Forwood Analytical Self-Service Tool for Reporting) users will now have the opportunity to ask their own questions via the natural language-based interface to query and quickly visualize fatality risks on their sites. This is ground breaking in the industry, making fatality prevention data readily available to workers at all levels of the organization, not just to those with experience in analytics and data reporting. Amazon QuickSight Q will enable all of our users to identify sites or work areas that have an increasing fatality risk, based on emerging trends in non-conformance to safety standards. Amazon QuickSight Q is a great addition to our innovative suite of tools and ensures Forwood's critical risk management solution ‘CRM' has the most advanced data analysis capabilities to provide our customers with unparalleled insights into their safety and risk status." PeopleScout is a leading global provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing solutions, managing talent solutions that support total workforce needs. "The addition of Amazon QuickSight Q to Affinix Analytics, our award-winning platform that provides clients with insights and operational metrics to drive business decisions throughout the recruitment process, will reduce the manual effort required to analyze data, enhance the ability of clients and delivery teams to make data-driven decisions, and optimize the talent process while providing a best-in-class experience for candidates," said Anna Turner, Senior Vice President of Product, PeopleScout. "As consumers in a technology-enabled world, we expect an on-demand experience for everything we do. With Amazon QuickSight Q, we are thrilled to bring that same experience to business users through on-demand answers and data visualizations in seconds with Affinix Analytics." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210923006000/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>New machine learning powered capability in Amazon QuickSight lets anyone type questions about their business data in natural language and receive accurate answers with relevant visualizations in seconds</em></p><p><em>The National Football League, Forwood, and PeopleScout among customers using Amazon QuickSight Q</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 23, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon QuickSight Q, a new capability in Amazon QuickSight that gives anyone in an organization the ability to ask business questions using natural language and receive accurate answers with relevant visualizations that help them gain insights from the data. Amazon QuickSight Q does not depend on prebuilt dashboards or reports to deliver visualizations, which removes the need for business intelligence (BI) analysts to update a dashboard every time a new business question arises, so anyone can ask their questions and receive visual answers in seconds. Customers can easily refine the way Amazon QuickSight Q understands questions (and thus produces answers) with an easy-to-use editor, which removes the need for complex data preparation before users can ask questions of data in natural language. Amazon QuickSight Q uses machine learning to interpret the intent of a question and analyze the correct data to provide accurate answers to business questions quickly. Amazon QuickSight Q also provides auto-complete suggestions for key phrases and business terms, and automatically performs spell checking and acronym/synonym matching, so users do not have to worry about typos or remembering the exact business terms for their data. There are no upfront commitments to use Amazon QuickSight Q, and customers only pay for the number of users or queries. To get started with Amazon QuickSight Q, visit aws.amazon.com/quicksight/q.</p><p>Companies want to be more data-driven in their decision making, but the cost and complexity of traditional BI solutions prohibits most companies from putting their data to work in meaningful ways. For example, companies would like to back up high-velocity decisions with insights from their data, like whether to adjust prices based on real-time trends. To address this challenge, many customers use Amazon QuickSight, a scalable, serverless, embeddable, machine learning powered BI service built for the cloud that makes it easy to quickly create and publish interactive BI dashboards. Customers like Amazon QuickSight's ability to automatically interpret and describe what the data in a BI dashboard means in plain language, but these customers also want the ability for any user to ask business questions of their data in plain language and receive accurate answers and relevant visualizations. While some BI tools and vendors have attempted to solve this challenge, the existing approaches either require that BI teams spend months preparing and modeling data in advance, or sacrifice accuracy and relevancy for the speed of getting visualizations more quickly. Neither of these trade-offs is ideal for customers who simply want highly relevant insight from their data quickly.</p><p>Amazon QuickSight Q gives anyone access to powerful analytics with the ability to ask business questions of their data in natural language and receive accurate answers with relevant visualizations in seconds. To ask a question, users simply type it into Amazon QuickSight Q. As users begin typing their questions in natural language, Amazon QuickSight Q provides auto-complete suggestions for key phrases and business terms, so users are freed from worrying about typos or remembering the exact terms in the business data. Amazon QuickSight Q uses machine learning (natural language processing, schema understanding, and semantic parsing for SQL code generation) to automatically understand the meaning and relationships among business data, providing users with accurate answers and relevant visualizations in response to questions in seconds—freeing BI teams from the time-consuming task of updating calculations, visuals, reports, and dashboards each time a user has a new question. An easy-to-use editor allows customers to refine the way Amazon QuickSight Q understands questions, removing the need for complex data preparation before users can ask questions of data in natural language. Because Amazon QuickSight Q does not depend on prebuilt dashboards and reports, users can explore all their data and are not limited to asking only a specific set of questions, providing end users with the insight they need in seconds. The machine learning models that power Amazon QuickSight Q are pretrained on data from various domains (sales reporting, ads and marketing, financial services, healthcare, and sports analytics), so it can also understand complex business language and provide accurate answers and visualizations. For example, sales users can ask, "How are my sales tracking against quota?" or retail customers can ask, "What are the top products sold week-over-week by region?" Amazon QuickSight Q gives BI teams insight into the questions end users most frequently want answered, so they can make improvements to their data models and dashboards. Amazon QuickSight Q also continually improves over time based on the auto-complete phrases a user selects. With Amazon QuickSight Q, even the most non-technical users in an organization can now easily ask questions of data in natural language and receive visual answers in seconds, providing the ability for anyone to benefit from BI visualizations and allowing organizations to derive greater benefit from the business insights Amazon QuickSight Q offers.</p><p>"Customers love that Amazon QuickSight makes it easy for them to perform advanced analytics without prior data science experience, and they're using it in ways that are surprising and delightful," says Matt Wood, VP of Business Analytics, AWS. "Now, with Amazon QuickSight Q, anyone within an organization has the ability to ask natural language questions and receive highly relevant answers and visualizations. For the first time, anyone can tap into the full power of data to make quick, reliable, data-driven decisions to plan more efficiently and be more responsive to their end users."</p><p>Amazon QuickSight Q currently supports questions in English and is generally available today to customers running Amazon QuickSight in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), and Europe (London), with availability in additional AWS Regions coming soon.</p><p>The National Football League (NFL), the highest level of American Football in the world, is a professional American Football League consisting of 32 teams. The NFL uses AWS to power Next Gen Stats and track complex data, including player speed, field location, and movement patterns. "Amazon QuickSight Q allows both data experts and novices to have a more seamless and intuitive experience within Next Gen Stats. Content creators will now be able to ask questions similarly to how they would ask another person, and receive clear and customizable visual answers in return," said Michael Chi, Director of NFL Next Gen Stats at NFL. "QuickSight Q has the ability to significantly expand our research application's userbase by transcending the traditional business intelligence user interface, allowing users to think through a question semantically rather than technically. NFL teams will be able to quickly get the answers they need to make decisions prior to a game, while NFL Network and broadcast producers will be able toget live game statistics for discussion points without requiring technical training. We are looking forward to expanding the use of QuickSight Q and making Next Gen Stats more accessible to everyone."</p><p>Forwood is an innovative, values-driven company with a laser focus on critical risks and fatality prevention. "With Amazon QuickSight Q, we bring life-saving safety analytics to more people than ever before," said Faye Crompton, Head of Analytics, Forwood. "Our FAST (Forwood Analytical Self-Service Tool for Reporting) users will now have the opportunity to ask their own questions via the natural language-based interface to query and quickly visualize fatality risks on their sites. This is ground breaking in the industry, making fatality prevention data readily available to workers at all levels of the organization, not just to those with experience in analytics and data reporting. Amazon QuickSight Q will enable all of our users to identify sites or work areas that have an increasing fatality risk, based on emerging trends in non-conformance to safety standards. Amazon QuickSight Q is a great addition to our innovative suite of tools and ensures Forwood's critical risk management solution ‘CRM' has the most advanced data analysis capabilities to provide our customers with unparalleled insights into their safety and risk status."</p><p>PeopleScout is a leading global provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing solutions, managing talent solutions that support total workforce needs. "The addition of Amazon QuickSight Q to Affinix Analytics, our award-winning platform that provides clients with insights and operational metrics to drive business decisions throughout the recruitment process, will reduce the manual effort required to analyze data, enhance the ability of clients and delivery teams to make data-driven decisions, and optimize the talent process while providing a best-in-class experience for candidates," said Anna Turner, Senior Vice President of Product, PeopleScout. "As consumers in a technology-enabled world, we expect an on-demand experience for everything we do. With Amazon QuickSight Q, we are thrilled to bring that same experience to business users through on-demand answers and data visualizations in seconds with Affinix Analytics."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210923006000/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

AWS to Open Data Centers in New Zealand

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09/22/2021 18:52:00

AWS to Open Data Centers in New Zealand

09/22/2021

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New AWS Region will allow customers to run workloads and securely store data in New Zealand while serving end users with even lower latency Newly released AWS economic impact study estimates that the new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region will create 1,000 new jobs in New Zealand over the next 15 years through investment of NZ$7.5 billion (US$5.3 billion) SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 22, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced plans to open an infrastructure region in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024. The new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region will consist of three Availability Zones (AZs) and join the existing 81 Availability Zones across 25 geographic AWS Regions at launch. The Region will be owned and operated by a local AWS entity in New Zealand. Globally, AWS has announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and the new AWS Region in New Zealand. The new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region will enable even more developers, startups, and enterprises as well as government, education, and nonprofit organizations to run their applications and serve end users from data centers located in New Zealand, ensuring that customers who want to keep their data in New Zealand are able to do so. AWS also released an economic impact study (EIS) that estimates it will create 1,000 new jobs through investment of NZ$7.5 billion (US$5.3 billion) in the new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region with an estimated economic impact on New Zealand's GDP of NZ$10.8 billion (US$7.7 billion) over the next 15 years. For more information, visit aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure. "AWS supports thousands of organizations across New Zealand in their drive to innovate, succeed, and grow globally. AWS Cloud technology is providing new ways for government to further engage with citizens, for enterprises to innovate for their next phase of growth, and for entrepreneurs to build businesses and compete on a global scale," said Prasad Kalyanaraman, Vice President of Infrastructure Services, AWS. "Our investments reflect AWS's deep and long-term commitment to New Zealand. We are excited to build new world-class infrastructure locally, train New Zealanders with in-demand digital skills, and continue to help local organizations deliver applications that accelerate digital transformation and fuel economic growth." AWS Regions are comprised of Availability Zones, which place infrastructure in separate and distinct geographic locations with enough distance to help support customers' business continuity, yet near enough to provide low latency for high availability applications that use multiple Availability Zones. Each Availability Zone has independent power, cooling, and physical security, and is connected through redundant, ultra-low latency networks. AWS customers focused on high availability can design their applications to run in multiple Availability Zones to achieve even greater fault tolerance. The AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region will enable local customers with data residency preferences to securely store data in Aotearoa, while providing even lower latency across the country. Customers from startups to enterprises to government organizations and nonprofits will be able to use advanced technologies from the world's leading cloud to drive innovation. AWS offers the broadest and deepest portfolio of services including analytics, compute, database, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, mobile services, storage, and more. Customers in New Zealand already benefit from Amazon's ongoing investment in its global backbone through the Hawaiki Submarine Cable, a 9,300 mile (15,000 kilometer) transpacific cable system in operation since 2018 that provides a low-latency and high-bandwidth connection from Australia to New Zealand and the United States. According to the newly released EIS, AWS plans to invest NZ$7.5 billion (US$5.3 billion)in New Zealand over the next 15 years through the new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region, which includes capital expenditures on the construction of data centers, operational expenses such as ongoing utilities and facility costs, and purchases of goods and services from regional businesses. The EIS estimates that spending on construction and operation of AWS infrastructure in New Zealand is expected to increase New Zealand's GDP by approximately NZ$10.8 billion (US$7.7 billion) over the next 15 years. The EIS also establishes that the new AWS Region should bring direct and indirect economic benefits like new employment and sales for the data center supply chain and related sectors. In total, an estimated 1,000 new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs will be created in New Zealand from this investment. Customers and AWS Partners welcome the news of the AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region Customers in New Zealand will continue to join the millions of active customers using AWS every month in over 190 countries around the world. New Zealand organizations choose AWS to run their workloads to drive cost savings, accelerate innovation, and speed time to market, including Air NZ, ANZ Bank, Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), Contact Energy, Education Perfect, Halter, New Zealand Department of Conservation, Lancom, New Zealand Ministry of Health, New Zealand Ministry of Justice, Orion Health, Sharsies, The Clinician, TVNZ, UneeQ, University of Auckland, Vodafone, Xero, and many more. ANZ is New Zealand's largest bank, holding a banking relationship with nearly one in two New Zealanders and employing approximately 8,000 people. "It's fantastic to see AWS investing and developing their capabilities in New Zealand," said Michael Bullock, CIO of ANZ New Zealand and Pacific. "Our tech sector is world class, and this sort of investment is a great step toward providing New Zealand with greater technical resilience and opportunities for innovation. This investment demonstrates AWS's continuing commitment to its customers and to the New Zealand economy as a whole while providing access to world-class cloud computing infrastructure that will meet our customers' data sovereignty preferences and desire for innovation." Air New Zealand is New Zealand's national carrier with a global network of passenger and cargo services, flying more than 17 million passengers every year and 3,400 flights per week before the pandemic. "Air New Zealand strives to connect New Zealanders to each other and New Zealand to the world, and we aim to be the world's leading digital airline by providing a seamless digital experience from the moment customers start planning their trip until after they return home," said Greg Foran, CEO of Air New Zealand. "We have been using a wide range of AWS services since 2016 to differentiate the airline globally, grow, and evolve our business. These include storage, compute, databases, and application development to run more than 70 of the airline's digital services applications. We have collaborated with AWS on many innovations to embed digital at the heart of everything we do, including building a secure digital booking system that easily scales to meet fluctuating demand. Looking ahead, we need strong, resilient cloud architecture to provide customers a more personalized and innovative digital experience. The new AWS infrastructure will help us deliver on our vision, provide customers even faster access to all our services, and underpin our delivery of a best-in-class digital experience to Kiwis for many years to come." Te Tāhū o te Ture Ministry of Justice works to help make sure New Zealand is a safe and just society. "As an essential service, the courts have continued to work throughout the various COVID lockdowns, and the constraints of what is still a largely paper-based system have put into sharp focus the importance of technology to enable the remote delivery of services to ensure ongoing access to justice. Investment in new technology would make it easier for citizens to access and engage with the courts and tribunals, while at the same time ensuring the Ministry can maximize the use of all our resources since court-related data must be hosted within New Zealand in line with judicial policy," said Tina Wakefield, Deputy Secretary Corporate and Digital Services at Ministry of Justice. "By investing in a Region in New Zealand, AWS is opening up fresh possibilities for public service agencies like ours by offering a new cloud computing option aligned with our preferences for on-shore data hosting. Using locally hosted technologies, we can further align with the New Zealand government's cloud-first strategy and progress toward new ways of working that improve the experience of justice services for court participants, with the aim of improving access to justice for all New Zealanders." Education Perfect is a digital platform that provides curriculum-aligned lessons for blended learning in the classroom, and for home schooling and tutoring, for school years 5–12. "At Education Perfect, we aim to humanize technology for lifelong learners by helping educators use data to save time, inform decision making, create personalized learning experiences and pathways for students, and improve student outcomes," said Alex Burke, CEO of Education Perfect. "As a cloud-native business, Education Perfect has been all-in on AWS from day one, leveraging a multitude of secure and resilient services including advanced data management and machine learning tools. AWS has helped us scale and grow into more than 60 countries, which enabled us to be a borderless organization providing access to our tools anytime, anywhere in the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, AWS helped us scale our service to manage a 300% increase in traffic to our platform. An AWS Region in New Zealand will provide greater availability, speed, and reliability, which means faster and more seamless access to our platform. As a born-and-bred Kiwi business, having our technology partners make significant local investments helps us build trust with government and education stakeholders, knowing that we're collaborating with an organization that values security, economic success, and the digital transformation of our country." Halter, a New Zealand agri-tech startup, built its business on AWS from its beginning in 2016 and worked with the AWS Activate program, which provides early stage startups with cloud computing credits, business mentorship, and technical support to launch and build new businesses. Halter makes solar-powered smart collars for dairy cows that pair with an app that allows users to remotely manage cows' health, feed, and behavior. "Farming is a 24/7 operation where things happen every hour of the day. We built on AWS because it's easily accessible for Kiwi businesses and for its rock-solid, cutting-edge cloud technology that matches our customers' need for uninterrupted service," said Craig Piggott, CEO, Halter. "Halter was born on AWS, which allowed us to focus our engineering talent on our core business instead of infrastructure management. Beyond the technology, AWS supports our team's growth with access to startup communities and valuable domain expertise in areas like agri-tech." The Clinician is a digital health company with a cloud-native health platform, ZEDOC, that automates collection and analysis of healthcare data and delivers multimedia educational materials to patients. Medical staff use the real-time data, such as eConsent, history, patient measures, and blood pressure and oxygen levels, to quickly flag symptoms such as depression from hypertension or an intolerance to medication. "ZEDOC uses AWS's analytics and machine learning services to intelligently analyze hundreds of thousands of patient interactions every month, providing critical new insights for enhancing remote patient engagement and ensuring equitable access for all communities," said Tamaryn Hankinson, co-founder of The Clinician. "AWS has enabled us to easily scale for public sector deployments in places like Singapore with strict health data privacy standards. An AWS Region in New Zealand will enable the expansion of our digital health services across the private and public health sector locally, ensuring we respect the data sovereignty needs of all communities." New Zealand-based partners are part of the AWS Partner Network (APN) which includes tens of thousands of independent software vendors (ISVs) and systems integrators (SIs) around the world. AWS Partners build innovative solutions and services on AWS, and the APN provides business, technical, marketing, and go-to-market support. APN SIs, consulting partners, and ISVs help enterprise and public sector customers migrate to AWS, deploy mission-critical applications, and provide a full range of monitoring, automation, and management services for customers' environments on AWS. Examples of AWS New Zealand Partners include Consegna, Datacom, Deloitte, Spark, and many others. AWS ISVs in New Zealand including Ambit, Aportio, Inteso, Orion Health, Raygun, Soul Machines, UneeQ, Xero, and others are already using AWS to deliver their software to customers around the world and plan to serve their New Zealand customers from the AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region at launch. For the full list of APN members, visit aws.amazon.com/partners. Datacom, one of the region's largest homegrown technology companies, is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner. "Datacom has been collaborating with AWS since 2015, leveraging the AWS Cloud to strengthen our customers' reliability and scalability without compromising security and compliance," said Justin Gray, Managing Director for Datacom. "We help a range of large government agency and mid-market and enterprise customers to transform their organization's systems, improving their performance and increasing efficiencies and security. AWS's significant investment in New Zealand accelerates our country's innovation ecosystem and digitization efforts and will provide organizations across New Zealand with more choice and faster access to world-class cloud computing services." Consegna is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner based out of New Zealand that helps customers move on-premises workloads to the cloud. "Like AWS, Consegna takes pride in being customer-obsessed, and we have worked closely with AWS to help our customers accelerate their digital transformation since our inception in 2016. Consegna recently migrated 500 virtual servers across 14 lines of business within nine weeks for Quotable Value, saving 50% on their current infrastructure costs," said John Taylor, CEO for Consegna. "Leveraging the AWS global infrastructure has enabled us to assist customers in Australia and New Zealand, and it's helped us drive mass migrations as far afield as California in the U.S. by replicating our delivery methodologies and frameworks across Availability Zones and AWS Regions that are consistently global. Having an AWS Region in New Zealand marks how important our country has become in the global IT stage." Spark is New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company providing services to a wide range of leading New Zealand organizations through the Spark Business Group – which unites Spark's services with its specialist businesses CCL, Leaven, Qrious and Digital Island. "We have worked with AWS for the past five years, leveraging AWS's extensive portfolio of cloud services across our business to support our digital transformation and to extend our hybrid cloud offerings to our customers, helping them to digitally transform and grow," said Jolie Hodson, CEO, Spark. "AWS's continuous focus on innovation and investment in critical infrastructure is an important enabler of the support we provide to New Zealand businesses as they modernize and innovate using advanced cloud capabilities like machine learning and the Internet of Things." AWS's Continued Investment in New Zealand The upcoming AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region expands on AWS's ongoing investment in New Zealand since setting up the first local AWS entity (AWS New Zealand) in Auckland in 2014. AWS has also launched two Amazon CloudFront edge locations and AWS Outposts in Auckland. Amazon CloudFront is a highly secure and programmable content delivery network (CDN) that accelerates the delivery of data, videos, applications, and APIs to users worldwide with low latency and high transfer speeds. AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that offers the same AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any data center, colocation space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience. This year, AWS expanded its presence further, opening new offices for AWS New Zealand in Auckland and Wellington to support a growing team of more than 100 employees, including solutions architects, account managers, sales representatives, professional services consultants, and experts to help customers migrate workloads to the cloud. AWS continues to invest in the upskilling of local developers, students, and the next generation of IT leaders in New Zealand through programs like AWS re/Start, AWS Academy, and AWS Educate. These AWS Education Programs help learners of all backgrounds and experiences prepare for careers in the cloud. From college courses through to full-time training programs and self-paced learning content, AWS Education Programs offer access to the skills to begin a cloud career. AWS also collaborates with educational providers like Code Avengers to provide community code camps for underrepresented youth communities, and with diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancies like The Dream Collective to deliver programs like SheDares to educate young people about opportunities for future careers in technology. To continue fostering entrepreneurship in New Zealand, AWS offers startups and small businesses support through the AWS Activate program. This provides access to guidance and one-on-one time with AWS experts and web-based training, self-paced labs, customer support, third-party offers, and up to $100,000 in AWS service credits—all at no charge. AWS also works with the venture capital community, startup accelerators, and incubators to help startups grow in the cloud. In New Zealand, this includes accelerator organizations such as Startmate, Icehouse Flux, CreativeHQ, and Kõkiri to support the rapid growth of their portfolio companies. Amazon is committed to running its business in an environmentally friendly way and has committed to reach net zero carbon across all business operations by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement goals, as part of The Climate Pledge. A key component of this commitment is powering Amazon's global infrastructure with 100% renewable energy, and the company is now on a path to achieve this milestone by 2025, five years ahead of the initial 2030 target. Amazon also became the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in 2020, reaching 65% renewable energy across its business. A recent Asia-Pacific (APAC) report by 451 Research found that on average, organizations moving their business applications from on-premises data centers to cloud infrastructure in APAC can expect to reduce their energy use—and associated carbon footprint—by 78%. Organizations that move compute workloads to the AWS Cloud can benefit from the net effect of Amazon's sustainability efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.

<p><em>New AWS Region will allow customers to run workloads and securely store data in New Zealand while serving end users with even lower latency</em></p><p><em>Newly released AWS economic impact study estimates that the new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region will create 1,000 new jobs in New Zealand over the next 15 years through investment of NZ$7.5 billion (US$5.3 billion)</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 22, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced plans to open an infrastructure region in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024. The new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region will consist of three Availability Zones (AZs) and join the existing 81 Availability Zones across 25 geographic AWS Regions at launch. The Region will be owned and operated by a local AWS entity in New Zealand. Globally, AWS has announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and the new AWS Region in New Zealand. The new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region will enable even more developers, startups, and enterprises as well as government, education, and nonprofit organizations to run their applications and serve end users from data centers located in New Zealand, ensuring that customers who want to keep their data in New Zealand are able to do so. AWS also released an economic impact study (EIS) that estimates it will create 1,000 new jobs through investment of NZ$7.5 billion (US$5.3 billion) in the new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region with an estimated economic impact on New Zealand's GDP of NZ$10.8 billion (US$7.7 billion) over the next 15 years. For more information, visit aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure.</p><p>"AWS supports thousands of organizations across New Zealand in their drive to innovate, succeed, and grow globally. AWS Cloud technology is providing new ways for government to further engage with citizens, for enterprises to innovate for their next phase of growth, and for entrepreneurs to build businesses and compete on a global scale," said Prasad Kalyanaraman, Vice President of Infrastructure Services, AWS. "Our investments reflect AWS's deep and long-term commitment to New Zealand. We are excited to build new world-class infrastructure locally, train New Zealanders with in-demand digital skills, and continue to help local organizations deliver applications that accelerate digital transformation and fuel economic growth."</p><p>AWS Regions are comprised of Availability Zones, which place infrastructure in separate and distinct geographic locations with enough distance to help support customers' business continuity, yet near enough to provide low latency for high availability applications that use multiple Availability Zones. Each Availability Zone has independent power, cooling, and physical security, and is connected through redundant, ultra-low latency networks. AWS customers focused on high availability can design their applications to run in multiple Availability Zones to achieve even greater fault tolerance. The AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region will enable local customers with data residency preferences to securely store data in Aotearoa, while providing even lower latency across the country.</p><p>Customers from startups to enterprises to government organizations and nonprofits will be able to use advanced technologies from the world's leading cloud to drive innovation. AWS offers the broadest and deepest portfolio of services including analytics, compute, database, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, mobile services, storage, and more. Customers in New Zealand already benefit from Amazon's ongoing investment in its global backbone through the Hawaiki Submarine Cable, a 9,300 mile (15,000 kilometer) transpacific cable system in operation since 2018 that provides a low-latency and high-bandwidth connection from Australia to New Zealand and the United States.</p><p>According to the newly released EIS, AWS plans to invest NZ$7.5 billion (US$5.3 billion)in New Zealand over the next 15 years through the new AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region, which includes capital expenditures on the construction of data centers, operational expenses such as ongoing utilities and facility costs, and purchases of goods and services from regional businesses. The EIS estimates that spending on construction and operation of AWS infrastructure in New Zealand is expected to increase New Zealand's GDP by approximately NZ$10.8 billion (US$7.7 billion) over the next 15 years. The EIS also establishes that the new AWS Region should bring direct and indirect economic benefits like new employment and sales for the data center supply chain and related sectors. In total, an estimated 1,000 new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs will be created in New Zealand from this investment.</p><p>Customers and AWS Partners welcome the news of the AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region</p><p>Customers in New Zealand will continue to join the millions of active customers using AWS every month in over 190 countries around the world. New Zealand organizations choose AWS to run their workloads to drive cost savings, accelerate innovation, and speed time to market, including Air NZ, ANZ Bank, Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), Contact Energy, Education Perfect, Halter, New Zealand Department of Conservation, Lancom, New Zealand Ministry of Health, New Zealand Ministry of Justice, Orion Health, Sharsies, The Clinician, TVNZ, UneeQ, University of Auckland, Vodafone, Xero, and many more.</p><p>ANZ is New Zealand's largest bank, holding a banking relationship with nearly one in two New Zealanders and employing approximately 8,000 people. "It's fantastic to see AWS investing and developing their capabilities in New Zealand," said Michael Bullock, CIO of ANZ New Zealand and Pacific. "Our tech sector is world class, and this sort of investment is a great step toward providing New Zealand with greater technical resilience and opportunities for innovation. This investment demonstrates AWS's continuing commitment to its customers and to the New Zealand economy as a whole while providing access to world-class cloud computing infrastructure that will meet our customers' data sovereignty preferences and desire for innovation."</p><p>Air New Zealand is New Zealand's national carrier with a global network of passenger and cargo services, flying more than 17 million passengers every year and 3,400 flights per week before the pandemic. "Air New Zealand strives to connect New Zealanders to each other and New Zealand to the world, and we aim to be the world's leading digital airline by providing a seamless digital experience from the moment customers start planning their trip until after they return home," said Greg Foran, CEO of Air New Zealand. "We have been using a wide range of AWS services since 2016 to differentiate the airline globally, grow, and evolve our business. These include storage, compute, databases, and application development to run more than 70 of the airline's digital services applications. We have collaborated with AWS on many innovations to embed digital at the heart of everything we do, including building a secure digital booking system that easily scales to meet fluctuating demand. Looking ahead, we need strong, resilient cloud architecture to provide customers a more personalized and innovative digital experience. The new AWS infrastructure will help us deliver on our vision, provide customers even faster access to all our services, and underpin our delivery of a best-in-class digital experience to Kiwis for many years to come."</p><p>Te Tāhū o te Ture Ministry of Justice works to help make sure New Zealand is a safe and just society. "As an essential service, the courts have continued to work throughout the various COVID lockdowns, and the constraints of what is still a largely paper-based system have put into sharp focus the importance of technology to enable the remote delivery of services to ensure ongoing access to justice. Investment in new technology would make it easier for citizens to access and engage with the courts and tribunals, while at the same time ensuring the Ministry can maximize the use of all our resources since court-related data must be hosted within New Zealand in line with judicial policy," said Tina Wakefield, Deputy Secretary Corporate and Digital Services at Ministry of Justice. "By investing in a Region in New Zealand, AWS is opening up fresh possibilities for public service agencies like ours by offering a new cloud computing option aligned with our preferences for on-shore data hosting. Using locally hosted technologies, we can further align with the New Zealand government's cloud-first strategy and progress toward new ways of working that improve the experience of justice services for court participants, with the aim of improving access to justice for all New Zealanders."</p><p>Education Perfect is a digital platform that provides curriculum-aligned lessons for blended learning in the classroom, and for home schooling and tutoring, for school years 5–12. "At Education Perfect, we aim to humanize technology for lifelong learners by helping educators use data to save time, inform decision making, create personalized learning experiences and pathways for students, and improve student outcomes," said Alex Burke, CEO of Education Perfect. "As a cloud-native business, Education Perfect has been all-in on AWS from day one, leveraging a multitude of secure and resilient services including advanced data management and machine learning tools. AWS has helped us scale and grow into more than 60 countries, which enabled us to be a borderless organization providing access to our tools anytime, anywhere in the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, AWS helped us scale our service to manage a 300% increase in traffic to our platform. An AWS Region in New Zealand will provide greater availability, speed, and reliability, which means faster and more seamless access to our platform. As a born-and-bred Kiwi business, having our technology partners make significant local investments helps us build trust with government and education stakeholders, knowing that we're collaborating with an organization that values security, economic success, and the digital transformation of our country."</p><p>Halter, a New Zealand agri-tech startup, built its business on AWS from its beginning in 2016 and worked with the AWS Activate program, which provides early stage startups with cloud computing credits, business mentorship, and technical support to launch and build new businesses. Halter makes solar-powered smart collars for dairy cows that pair with an app that allows users to remotely manage cows' health, feed, and behavior. "Farming is a 24/7 operation where things happen every hour of the day. We built on AWS because it's easily accessible for Kiwi businesses and for its rock-solid, cutting-edge cloud technology that matches our customers' need for uninterrupted service," said Craig Piggott, CEO, Halter. "Halter was born on AWS, which allowed us to focus our engineering talent on our core business instead of infrastructure management. Beyond the technology, AWS supports our team's growth with access to startup communities and valuable domain expertise in areas like agri-tech."</p><p>The Clinician is a digital health company with a cloud-native health platform, ZEDOC, that automates collection and analysis of healthcare data and delivers multimedia educational materials to patients. Medical staff use the real-time data, such as eConsent, history, patient measures, and blood pressure and oxygen levels, to quickly flag symptoms such as depression from hypertension or an intolerance to medication. "ZEDOC uses AWS's analytics and machine learning services to intelligently analyze hundreds of thousands of patient interactions every month, providing critical new insights for enhancing remote patient engagement and ensuring equitable access for all communities," said Tamaryn Hankinson, co-founder of The Clinician. "AWS has enabled us to easily scale for public sector deployments in places like Singapore with strict health data privacy standards. An AWS Region in New Zealand will enable the expansion of our digital health services across the private and public health sector locally, ensuring we respect the data sovereignty needs of all communities."</p><p>New Zealand-based partners are part of the AWS Partner Network (APN) which includes tens of thousands of independent software vendors (ISVs) and systems integrators (SIs) around the world. AWS Partners build innovative solutions and services on AWS, and the APN provides business, technical, marketing, and go-to-market support. APN SIs, consulting partners, and ISVs help enterprise and public sector customers migrate to AWS, deploy mission-critical applications, and provide a full range of monitoring, automation, and management services for customers' environments on AWS. Examples of AWS New Zealand Partners include Consegna, Datacom, Deloitte, Spark, and many others. AWS ISVs in New Zealand including Ambit, Aportio, Inteso, Orion Health, Raygun, Soul Machines, UneeQ, Xero, and others are already using AWS to deliver their software to customers around the world and plan to serve their New Zealand customers from the AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region at launch. For the full list of APN members, visit aws.amazon.com/partners.</p><p>Datacom, one of the region's largest homegrown technology companies, is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner. "Datacom has been collaborating with AWS since 2015, leveraging the AWS Cloud to strengthen our customers' reliability and scalability without compromising security and compliance," said Justin Gray, Managing Director for Datacom. "We help a range of large government agency and mid-market and enterprise customers to transform their organization's systems, improving their performance and increasing efficiencies and security. AWS's significant investment in New Zealand accelerates our country's innovation ecosystem and digitization efforts and will provide organizations across New Zealand with more choice and faster access to world-class cloud computing services."</p><p>Consegna is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner based out of New Zealand that helps customers move on-premises workloads to the cloud. "Like AWS, Consegna takes pride in being customer-obsessed, and we have worked closely with AWS to help our customers accelerate their digital transformation since our inception in 2016. Consegna recently migrated 500 virtual servers across 14 lines of business within nine weeks for Quotable Value, saving 50% on their current infrastructure costs," said John Taylor, CEO for Consegna. "Leveraging the AWS global infrastructure has enabled us to assist customers in Australia and New Zealand, and it's helped us drive mass migrations as far afield as California in the U.S. by replicating our delivery methodologies and frameworks across Availability Zones and AWS Regions that are consistently global. Having an AWS Region in New Zealand marks how important our country has become in the global IT stage."</p><p>Spark is New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company providing services to a wide range of leading New Zealand organizations through the Spark Business Group – which unites Spark's services with its specialist businesses CCL, Leaven, Qrious and Digital Island. "We have worked with AWS for the past five years, leveraging AWS's extensive portfolio of cloud services across our business to support our digital transformation and to extend our hybrid cloud offerings to our customers, helping them to digitally transform and grow," said Jolie Hodson, CEO, Spark. "AWS's continuous focus on innovation and investment in critical infrastructure is an important enabler of the support we provide to New Zealand businesses as they modernize and innovate using advanced cloud capabilities like machine learning and the Internet of Things."</p><p>AWS's Continued Investment in New Zealand</p><p>The upcoming AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region expands on AWS's ongoing investment in New Zealand since setting up the first local AWS entity (AWS New Zealand) in Auckland in 2014. AWS has also launched two Amazon CloudFront edge locations and AWS Outposts in Auckland. Amazon CloudFront is a highly secure and programmable content delivery network (CDN) that accelerates the delivery of data, videos, applications, and APIs to users worldwide with low latency and high transfer speeds. AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that offers the same AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any data center, colocation space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience. This year, AWS expanded its presence further, opening new offices for AWS New Zealand in Auckland and Wellington to support a growing team of more than 100 employees, including solutions architects, account managers, sales representatives, professional services consultants, and experts to help customers migrate workloads to the cloud.</p><p>AWS continues to invest in the upskilling of local developers, students, and the next generation of IT leaders in New Zealand through programs like AWS re/Start, AWS Academy, and AWS Educate. These AWS Education Programs help learners of all backgrounds and experiences prepare for careers in the cloud. From college courses through to full-time training programs and self-paced learning content, AWS Education Programs offer access to the skills to begin a cloud career. AWS also collaborates with educational providers like Code Avengers to provide community code camps for underrepresented youth communities, and with diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancies like The Dream Collective to deliver programs like SheDares to educate young people about opportunities for future careers in technology.</p><p>To continue fostering entrepreneurship in New Zealand, AWS offers startups and small businesses support through the AWS Activate program. This provides access to guidance and one-on-one time with AWS experts and web-based training, self-paced labs, customer support, third-party offers, and up to $100,000 in AWS service credits—all at no charge. AWS also works with the venture capital community, startup accelerators, and incubators to help startups grow in the cloud. In New Zealand, this includes accelerator organizations such as Startmate, Icehouse Flux, CreativeHQ, and Kõkiri to support the rapid growth of their portfolio companies.</p><p>Amazon is committed to running its business in an environmentally friendly way and has committed to reach net zero carbon across all business operations by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement goals, as part of The Climate Pledge. A key component of this commitment is powering Amazon's global infrastructure with 100% renewable energy, and the company is now on a path to achieve this milestone by 2025, five years ahead of the initial 2030 target. Amazon also became the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in 2020, reaching 65% renewable energy across its business. A recent Asia-Pacific (APAC) report by 451 Research found that on average, organizations moving their business applications from on-premises data centers to cloud infrastructure in APAC can expect to reduce their energy use—and associated carbon footprint—by 78%. Organizations that move compute workloads to the AWS Cloud can benefit from the net effect of Amazon's sustainability efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p>

Amazon Introduces Kindle Paperwhite Kids, Providing Distraction-Free Reading Time for Kids to Explore Thousands of New and Classic Titles

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Amazon Introduces Kindle Paperwhite Kids, Providing Distraction-Free Reading Time for Kids to Explore Thousands of New and Classic Titles

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New waterproof Kindle Paperwhite Kids arrives with a 6.8" glare-free display that appears like real paper, even in sunlight; battery that lasts up to 10 weeks; 1-year of Amazon Kids+; a kid-friendly case; and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—just $159.99 Amazon Kids+ includes access to thousands of books, including Keeper of the Lost Cities, Artemis Fowl, Big Nate, Harry Potter, Ramona Quimby, Warriors, and many more The average Kindle Kids reader reads more than an hour a day, supported by features like Vocabulary Builder, reward badges, and Word Wise SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today introduced the all-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids, built from the ground up for kids ages 7 and up. Purpose-built for reading books with zero distractions—no games, ads, or video—the first-ever waterproof Kindle for kids comes with an adjustable warm light, a compact design, a glare-free display, and up to a 10-week battery life. It also includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ with access to thousands of books, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—all for only $159.99. Customers can learn more at amazon.com/kindlepaperwhitekids. Amazon also announced the all-new Kindle Paperwhite and the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, learn more here. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005784/en/ Kindle Paperwhite Kids includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ with access to thousands of books, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee. (Photo: Business Wire) "The new Kindle Paperwhite Kids makes it easy and fun for kids to read with access to books kids love from award-winning, diverse authors," said Kurt Beidler, general manager of Amazon Kids. "Since we introduced Kindle Kids two years ago, kids have used their Kindle devices to read over 16 million books and logged nearly 1.6 billion minutes reading. We hope the new reading experience with Kindle Paperwhite Kids helps even more kids become lifelong reading fans." Kid-Friendly Content and FeaturesEvery Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+, providing access to thousands of books, ranging from timeless classics grown-ups will remember from their own childhoods to newer hits kids will recognize from theirs. And, Kindle Paperwhite Kids is packed with features that encourage more reading and parental controls for additional support. Latest hits and award-winners. Explore popular titles like Divergent, Spy School, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid; books from series like Keeper of the Lost Cities, Percy Jackson, Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and Harry Potter; and titles that have won the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Award, Children's Choice Award, and more, all in the Amazon Kids+ library. Add from your library. Get instant access to new releases and bestsellers, plus over a million titles at $2.99 or less to add even more stories to your child's Kindle Paperwhite Kids library. Switch seamlessly between reading and listening. When kids want to listen to a book instead of reading one, they can use Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones with Audible. With Amazon Kids+, hundreds of Audible books are available, including gaming and tween books Escape from the Overworld and Way of the Warrior; classics like The Secret Garden and Peter Pan; and Audible Originals like Interview with the Robot and The Mystwick School of Musicraft. Educational tools to build literacy skills. Kindle Paperwhite Kids includes Word Wise offering quick definitions above a word to minimize interruptions, and Vocabulary Builder that creates flashcards of words looked up in the Kindle dictionary for review and learning. It also offers OpenDyslexic, a font preferred by some readers with dyslexia. Achievement badges. Kids can challenge themselves to read more and earn badges like Serious Reader and Book Worm when they make progress towards pre-defined goals. Parental controls. Within the easy to use Parent Dashboard, grown-ups can view reading progress, add books to their child's library, and more. As Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed only for reading, kids do not have access to the Internet, social media, or an ability to make any surprise purchases. And coming soon, parents can use the Bedtime feature to ensure their kids get proper time for sleep, and are well rested for the next day's adventures. Designed for a Distraction-Free Reading ExperienceKindle Paperwhite Kids is purpose built for reading. By design, it is distraction-free to help kids discover their love of books and develop their literacy skills. Read anytime, anywhere: The new Kindle Paperwhite Kids has a black and white glare-free display. And if the mood strikes after lights out, Kindle Paperwhite Kids has an adjustable warm light to shift the shade of the screen from white light to a warm amber. Waterproof and worry-free: Kids can take their Kindle Paperwhite Kids with them wherever they want to go—whether they're reading before bedtime, playing at the pool, or taking a family trip to the beach. It has been tested to withstand accidental immersion in water, and with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, if it breaks, return it, and we'll replace it for free. Improved, immersive design: It features a large 6.8-inch 300 ppi glare-free display that appears like real paper, with small borders, fast page turns, and a thin design. It also includes a cover that's made to last—with magnets that close the cover securely and a durable exterior that protects it from scratches. Convenience for kids on the go: Kindle Paperwhite Kids can last up to 10 weeks on a single battery charge, and can charge from zero to full battery in 2.5 hours or less, using a 9W adapter or larger, making it the perfect device for families and kids on the go. "Reading plays a critical and foundational role in a child's learning, creativity, social-emotional health, and cognitive development. Reading is where children learn to decode the written word and create characters, worlds, and new ideas of their very own," said Michael Rich, MD, MPH, founder of the Digital Wellness Lab and associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. "Whether the child is being read to by a loving adult or reading on their own, well-designed e-books that encourage this process offer a near-infinite variety of imaginative and human experiences." Pricing and AvailabilityThe all-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $159.99 and available for pre-order today. It will start shipping on October 27. Customers can choose from three kid-friendly cover designs: Black and two patterns, ‘Emerald Forest' and ‘Robot Dreams.' Every Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+, which auto-renews after 1 year and can be cancelled at any time. For existing Amazon Kids+ customers who purchase the new Kindle Paperwhite Kids, your subscription will be automatically replaced on the day you activate the device, and your included one year of Amazon Kids+ will begin. About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. 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<p><em>New waterproof Kindle Paperwhite Kids arrives with a 6.8" glare-free display that appears like real paper, even in sunlight; battery that lasts up to 10 weeks; 1-year of Amazon Kids+; a kid-friendly case; and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—just $159.99</em></p><p><em>Amazon Kids+ includes access to thousands of books, including Keeper of the Lost Cities, Artemis Fowl, Big Nate, Harry Potter, Ramona Quimby, Warriors, and many more</em></p><p><em>The average Kindle Kids reader reads more than an hour a day, supported by features like Vocabulary Builder, reward badges, and Word Wise</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today introduced the all-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids, built from the ground up for kids ages 7 and up. Purpose-built for reading books with zero distractions—no games, ads, or video—the first-ever waterproof Kindle for kids comes with an adjustable warm light, a compact design, a glare-free display, and up to a 10-week battery life. It also includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ with access to thousands of books, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—all for only $159.99. Customers can learn more at amazon.com/kindlepaperwhitekids. Amazon also announced the all-new Kindle Paperwhite and the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, learn more here.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005784/en/</p><div><p>Kindle Paperwhite Kids includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ with access to thousands of books, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee. (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>"The new Kindle Paperwhite Kids makes it easy and fun for kids to read with access to books kids love from award-winning, diverse authors," said Kurt Beidler, general manager of Amazon Kids. "Since we introduced Kindle Kids two years ago, kids have used their Kindle devices to read over 16 million books and logged nearly 1.6 billion minutes reading. We hope the new reading experience with Kindle Paperwhite Kids helps even more kids become lifelong reading fans."</p><p>Kid-Friendly Content and FeaturesEvery Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+, providing access to thousands of books, ranging from timeless classics grown-ups will remember from their own childhoods to newer hits kids will recognize from theirs. And, Kindle Paperwhite Kids is packed with features that encourage more reading and parental controls for additional support.</p><ul><li>Latest hits and award-winners. Explore popular titles like Divergent, Spy School, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid; books from series like Keeper of the Lost Cities, Percy Jackson, Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and Harry Potter; and titles that have won the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Award, Children's Choice Award, and more, all in the Amazon Kids+ library.</li><li>Add from your library. Get instant access to new releases and bestsellers, plus over a million titles at $2.99 or less to add even more stories to your child's Kindle Paperwhite Kids library.</li><li>Switch seamlessly between reading and listening. When kids want to listen to a book instead of reading one, they can use Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones with Audible. With Amazon Kids+, hundreds of Audible books are available, including gaming and tween books Escape from the Overworld and Way of the Warrior; classics like The Secret Garden and Peter Pan; and Audible Originals like Interview with the Robot and The Mystwick School of Musicraft.</li><li>Educational tools to build literacy skills. Kindle Paperwhite Kids includes Word Wise offering quick definitions above a word to minimize interruptions, and Vocabulary Builder that creates flashcards of words looked up in the Kindle dictionary for review and learning. It also offers OpenDyslexic, a font preferred by some readers with dyslexia.</li><li>Achievement badges. Kids can challenge themselves to read more and earn badges like Serious Reader and Book Worm when they make progress towards pre-defined goals.</li><li>Parental controls. Within the easy to use Parent Dashboard, grown-ups can view reading progress, add books to their child's library, and more. As Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed only for reading, kids do not have access to the Internet, social media, or an ability to make any surprise purchases. And coming soon, parents can use the Bedtime feature to ensure their kids get proper time for sleep, and are well rested for the next day's adventures.</li></ul><p>Designed for a Distraction-Free Reading ExperienceKindle Paperwhite Kids is purpose built for reading. By design, it is distraction-free to help kids discover their love of books and develop their literacy skills.</p><ul><li>Read anytime, anywhere: The new Kindle Paperwhite Kids has a black and white glare-free display. And if the mood strikes after lights out, Kindle Paperwhite Kids has an adjustable warm light to shift the shade of the screen from white light to a warm amber.</li><li>Waterproof and worry-free: Kids can take their Kindle Paperwhite Kids with them wherever they want to go—whether they're reading before bedtime, playing at the pool, or taking a family trip to the beach. It has been tested to withstand accidental immersion in water, and with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, if it breaks, return it, and we'll replace it for free.</li><li>Improved, immersive design: It features a large 6.8-inch 300 ppi glare-free display that appears like real paper, with small borders, fast page turns, and a thin design. It also includes a cover that's made to last—with magnets that close the cover securely and a durable exterior that protects it from scratches.</li><li>Convenience for kids on the go: Kindle Paperwhite Kids can last up to 10 weeks on a single battery charge, and can charge from zero to full battery in 2.5 hours or less, using a 9W adapter or larger, making it the perfect device for families and kids on the go.</li></ul><p>"Reading plays a critical and foundational role in a child's learning, creativity, social-emotional health, and cognitive development. Reading is where children learn to decode the written word and create characters, worlds, and new ideas of their very own," said Michael Rich, MD, MPH, founder of the Digital Wellness Lab and associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. "Whether the child is being read to by a loving adult or reading on their own, well-designed e-books that encourage this process offer a near-infinite variety of imaginative and human experiences."</p><p>Pricing and AvailabilityThe all-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $159.99 and available for pre-order today. It will start shipping on October 27. Customers can choose from three kid-friendly cover designs: Black and two patterns, ‘Emerald Forest' and ‘Robot Dreams.' Every Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+, which auto-renews after 1 year and can be cancelled at any time.</p><p>For existing Amazon Kids+ customers who purchase the new Kindle Paperwhite Kids, your subscription will be automatically replaced on the day you activate the device, and your included one year of Amazon Kids+ will begin.</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005784/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Unveils the Next Generation Kindle Paperwhite and New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

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Amazon Unveils the Next Generation Kindle Paperwhite and New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

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Next generation Kindle Paperwhite comes with a larger 6.8-inch glare-free display, up to 10 weeks of battery life, adjustable warm light, USB-C charging, and 8 GB of storage—for only $139.99 First-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also adds an auto-adjusting light sensor, 32 GB of storage, and—for the first time, wireless charging—all for just $189.99 Twenty percent faster page turns and an even smoother experience enabled by all-new hardware and redesigned interface Four-month Kindle Unlimited membership included for a limited time, offering access to over 2 million eBooks, thousands of audiobooks, a selection of magazines, and more. SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced the next generation of Kindle Paperwhite with three new models: the all-new Kindle Paperwhite, the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids. For years, Kindle Paperwhite has been the most popular Kindle, and the new generation combines premium hardware, faster performance, and a redesigned user interface for a more enjoyable reading experience. Starting at just $139.99, Kindle Paperwhite comes with a larger display, a new adjustable warm light, and increased battery life, while the new Signature Edition adds an auto-adjusting light sensor and is the first-ever Kindle to offer wireless charging. Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition pre-orders start today and will start shipping October 27. Learn more at http://www.amazon.com/kindlepaperwhite. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005774/en/ New leather, cork, and fabric covers for the all-new Kindle Paperwhite will be available in a variety of colors. (Photo: Business Wire) "Customers love Kindle Paperwhite, and we've worked hard to add even more premium experiences to the next generation," said Kevin Keith, vice president of Amazon Devices and Services. "The new Kindle Paperwhite comes with a warm light and larger display for even more comfort, 20% faster page turns, and up to 10 weeks of battery life—all in a compact, waterproof design that makes it easy to enjoy a book anywhere, day or night. Now more than ever, it's delightful to get lost in millions of books wherever you go." Larger, Warmer Paperwhite Display The all-new Kindle Paperwhite combines a larger 6.8-inch display, the largest ever on a Kindle Paperwhite, with smaller 10.2mm bezels on a sleek, flush-front design. Plus, the 300 ppi Paperwhite display is glare-free, delivers laser-quality text, and resembles real paper for easy reading in all conditions, even direct sunlight. The display offers an additional 10% brightness at the maximum setting to ensure reading is more comfortable on the eyes, and the adjustable warm light and a white-on-black dark mode offer flexibility for reading any time, day or night. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also comes with an auto-adjusting front light that automatically adapts the brightness of the display based on the lighting around you so you can comfortably read in all conditions. Read Anywhere, For Longer Kindle devices last weeks on a single charge, so you can enjoy your book without the worry of finding a power outlet. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition offer up to 10 weeks of battery life—the longest of any Kindle Paperwhite yet. To help maximize reading time, fast USB-C charging takes only 2.5 hours to reach a full charge time when using a 9W adapter or larger. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is the first Kindle to offer wireless charging and can be used with any compatible Qi wireless charger (sold separately). With an IPx8 rating, the all-new Kindle Paperwhite is designed to withstand accidental drops in the bathtub, hot tub, pool, and ocean—meaning you can take it almost anywhere you want to read. Plus, 8 GB standard storage on Kindle Paperwhite and 32 GB of storage on the Signature Edition means there's room for thousands of titles and more space for audiobooks, comics, newspapers, and magazines. All-new Kindle Experience Kindle Paperwhite comes with a completely redesigned Kindle interface, adding several new features for an easier and more intuitive experience from the moment you pick up your device to start reading.The updated Kindle experience provides an easy way to switch between the home screen, your library, or your current book, while a new library experience includes new filters and sort menus, a new collections view, and an interactive scroll bar. A new option to get started is simplified setup on the Kindle app for iOS and Android—just pair your device to your phone so you can set up in fewer steps. Settings are accessible in one swipe from wherever you are in your device, making it quick and easy to adjust features such as screen brightness, or turn on airplane or dark mode, without losing your place. These new software features will roll out through the end of the year. Features that Enrich Your Reading Experience By design, the all-new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition have been purpose-built to help you get lost in your favorite book. Unlike most tablets and phones, a Kindle has no glare and won't distract you with social media, emails, text messages, or notifications. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite includes features that have long made the Kindle family the best devices for reading, enhancing the experience beyond a print book, including: Whispersync and Whispersync for Voice—Saves and synchronizes your last page read, bookmarks, and annotations from your Kindle eBooks and Audible books across all of your Kindle devices and apps, so you can pick up where you left off on any device, whether you're reading or listening. Book Covers—Lets you see the cover of the book you are currently reading on the lock screen of select Kindle devices without ads. Word Wise—Provides short, simple definitions that automatically appear above difficult words so those learning a new language can keep reading with fewer interruptions. Accessibility—Allows customers to access devices and reading applications that work with assistive technology, features that support a variety of reading needs, tools that enable anyone to become a Kindle author, and more than 12 million screen reader supported books. The World's Best eBook Store As with all Kindle e-readers, the new Kindle Paperwhite models come with instant access to the Kindle Store, which includes: Massive selection—Millions of books, newspapers, and magazines, including the latest best sellers, plus features including Amazon Book Review, Amazon Charts, and more. Kindle Unlimited—Get unlimited access to an ever-growing selection of over 2 million eBooks, thousands of Audiobooks, and up to three select magazine subscriptions and short reads. For a limited time, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition will come with a free four-month Kindle Unlimited membership. Amazon Original Stories—Read or listen to binge-worthy short fiction and nonfiction from best-selling authors, acclaimed storytellers, and new voices like Dean Koontz, Mindy Kaling, Jared Dudley, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and more, all included at no additional cost for Prime and Kindle Unlimited members. First Reads—Every month, readers get an eBook at no additional cost to their Prime membership from a pre-release, editorially curated selection. Additionally, Prime members can read from a rotating selection of thousands of books, magazines, and more—at no additional cost to their Prime membership. The First-Ever Kindle Paperwhite for Kids Also today, Amazon announced the Kindle Paperwhite Kids—the first Paperwhite device custom-designed for young readers. Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with a kid-friendly cover, a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, and 2-year worry-free guarantee. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $159.99 and also available for pre-order today. Learn more here. Climate Pledge Friendly The all-new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition were designed with sustainability in mind, and carry the Climate Pledge Friendly badge. Both are built with 60% post-consumer recycled plastics and 70% recycled magnesium. Plus, 95% of the packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources. Pricing and Availability The all-new Kindle Paperwhite is $139.99 and available in 8 GB in Black. The new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is $189.99, available in 32 GB, also in Black. Both devices are available today for pre-order, and for a limited time, they come with a free, four-month membership to Kindle Unlimited. New leather, cork, and fabric covers for the all-new Kindle Paperwhite will be available in a variety of colors. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005774/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Next generation Kindle Paperwhite comes with a larger 6.8-inch glare-free display, up to 10 weeks of battery life, adjustable warm light, USB-C charging, and 8 GB of storage—for only $139.99</em></p><p><em>First-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also adds an auto-adjusting light sensor, 32 GB of storage, and—for the first time, wireless charging</em>—<em>all for just $189.99</em></p><p><em>Twenty percent faster page turns and an even smoother experience enabled by all-new hardware and redesigned interface</em></p><p><em>Four-month Kindle Unlimited membership included for a limited time, offering access to over 2 million eBooks, thousands of audiobooks, a selection of magazines, and more.</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced the next generation of Kindle Paperwhite with three new models: the all-new Kindle Paperwhite, the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids. For years, Kindle Paperwhite has been the most popular Kindle, and the new generation combines premium hardware, faster performance, and a redesigned user interface for a more enjoyable reading experience. Starting at just $139.99, Kindle Paperwhite comes with a larger display, a new adjustable warm light, and increased battery life, while the new Signature Edition adds an auto-adjusting light sensor and is the first-ever Kindle to offer wireless charging. Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition pre-orders start today and will start shipping October 27. Learn more at http://www.amazon.com/kindlepaperwhite.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005774/en/</p><div><p>New leather, cork, and fabric covers for the all-new Kindle Paperwhite will be available in a variety of colors. (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>"Customers love Kindle Paperwhite, and we've worked hard to add even more premium experiences to the next generation," said Kevin Keith, vice president of Amazon Devices and Services. "The new Kindle Paperwhite comes with a warm light and larger display for even more comfort, 20% faster page turns, and up to 10 weeks of battery life—all in a compact, waterproof design that makes it easy to enjoy a book anywhere, day or night. Now more than ever, it's delightful to get lost in millions of books wherever you go."</p><p>Larger, Warmer Paperwhite Display</p><p>The all-new Kindle Paperwhite combines a larger 6.8-inch display, the largest ever on a Kindle Paperwhite, with smaller 10.2mm bezels on a sleek, flush-front design. Plus, the 300 ppi Paperwhite display is glare-free, delivers laser-quality text, and resembles real paper for easy reading in all conditions, even direct sunlight. The display offers an additional 10% brightness at the maximum setting to ensure reading is more comfortable on the eyes, and the adjustable warm light and a white-on-black dark mode offer flexibility for reading any time, day or night. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also comes with an auto-adjusting front light that automatically adapts the brightness of the display based on the lighting around you so you can comfortably read in all conditions.</p><p>Read Anywhere, For Longer</p><p>Kindle devices last weeks on a single charge, so you can enjoy your book without the worry of finding a power outlet. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition offer up to 10 weeks of battery life—the longest of any Kindle Paperwhite yet. To help maximize reading time, fast USB-C charging takes only 2.5 hours to reach a full charge time when using a 9W adapter or larger. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is the first Kindle to offer wireless charging and can be used with any compatible Qi wireless charger (sold separately). With an IPx8 rating, the all-new Kindle Paperwhite is designed to withstand accidental drops in the bathtub, hot tub, pool, and ocean—meaning you can take it almost anywhere you want to read. Plus, 8 GB standard storage on Kindle Paperwhite and 32 GB of storage on the Signature Edition means there's room for thousands of titles and more space for audiobooks, comics, newspapers, and magazines.</p><p>All-new Kindle Experience</p><p>Kindle Paperwhite comes with a completely redesigned Kindle interface, adding several new features for an easier and more intuitive experience from the moment you pick up your device to start reading.The updated Kindle experience provides an easy way to switch between the home screen, your library, or your current book, while a new library experience includes new filters and sort menus, a new collections view, and an interactive scroll bar.</p><p>A new option to get started is simplified setup on the Kindle app for iOS and Android—just pair your device to your phone so you can set up in fewer steps. Settings are accessible in one swipe from wherever you are in your device, making it quick and easy to adjust features such as screen brightness, or turn on airplane or dark mode, without losing your place. These new software features will roll out through the end of the year.</p><p>Features that Enrich Your Reading Experience</p><p>By design, the all-new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition have been purpose-built to help you get lost in your favorite book. Unlike most tablets and phones, a Kindle has no glare and won't distract you with social media, emails, text messages, or notifications. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite includes features that have long made the Kindle family the best devices for reading, enhancing the experience beyond a print book, including:</p><ul><li>Whispersync and Whispersync for Voice—Saves and synchronizes your last page read, bookmarks, and annotations from your Kindle eBooks and Audible books across all of your Kindle devices and apps, so you can pick up where you left off on any device, whether you're reading or listening.</li><li>Book Covers—Lets you see the cover of the book you are currently reading on the lock screen of select Kindle devices without ads.</li><li>Word Wise—Provides short, simple definitions that automatically appear above difficult words so those learning a new language can keep reading with fewer interruptions.</li><li>Accessibility—Allows customers to access devices and reading applications that work with assistive technology, features that support a variety of reading needs, tools that enable anyone to become a Kindle author, and more than 12 million screen reader supported books.</li></ul><p>The World's Best eBook Store</p><p>As with all Kindle e-readers, the new Kindle Paperwhite models come with instant access to the Kindle Store, which includes:</p><ul><li>Massive selection—Millions of books, newspapers, and magazines, including the latest best sellers, plus features including Amazon Book Review, Amazon Charts, and more.</li><li>Kindle Unlimited—Get unlimited access to an ever-growing selection of over 2 million eBooks, thousands of Audiobooks, and up to three select magazine subscriptions and short reads. For a limited time, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition will come with a free four-month Kindle Unlimited membership.</li><li>Amazon Original Stories—Read or listen to binge-worthy short fiction and nonfiction from best-selling authors, acclaimed storytellers, and new voices like Dean Koontz, Mindy Kaling, Jared Dudley, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and more, all included at no additional cost for Prime and Kindle Unlimited members.</li><li>First Reads—Every month, readers get an eBook at no additional cost to their Prime membership from a pre-release, editorially curated selection.</li></ul><p>Additionally, Prime members can read from a rotating selection of thousands of books, magazines, and more—at no additional cost to their Prime membership.</p><p>The First-Ever Kindle Paperwhite for Kids</p><p>Also today, Amazon announced the Kindle Paperwhite Kids—the first Paperwhite device custom-designed for young readers. Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with a kid-friendly cover, a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, and 2-year worry-free guarantee. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $159.99 and also available for pre-order today. Learn more here.</p><p>Climate Pledge Friendly</p><p>The all-new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition were designed with sustainability in mind, and carry the Climate Pledge Friendly badge. Both are built with 60% post-consumer recycled plastics and 70% recycled magnesium. Plus, 95% of the packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.</p><p>Pricing and Availability</p><p>The all-new Kindle Paperwhite is $139.99 and available in 8 GB in Black. The new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is $189.99, available in 32 GB, also in Black. Both devices are available today for pre-order, and for a limited time, they come with a free, four-month membership to Kindle Unlimited. New leather, cork, and fabric covers for the all-new Kindle Paperwhite will be available in a variety of colors.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005774/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon and Lendistry Launch Amazon Community Lending Pilot Program to Fuel Growth for Small and Medium-sized Businesses

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09/21/2021 06:00:00

Amazon and Lendistry Launch Amazon Community Lending Pilot Program to Fuel Growth for Small and Medium-sized Businesses

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The partnership expands Amazon Lending's business financing options for Amazon sellers and will provide loans of up to $100,000 to help fund strategic business needs, such as inventory expansion, brand building, and customer acquisition. U.S.-based Amazon sellers, including those in Lendistry's CDFI target groups, which include African American- and Hispanic-Latino-owned businesses and other individuals located in CDFI investment areas, are encouraged to learn more. SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2021-- Today Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Lendistry announced a joint pilot program, Amazon Community Lending, aimed at driving growth opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) selling in Amazon's store. The program is a new business financing option through Amazon Lending. Amazon Community Lending will provide U.S.-based Amazon sellers—nearly all of which are SMBs—access to short-term loans of up to $100,000 at competitive and affordable rates to sustain and grow their businesses. Lendistry is an established minority-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), that serves urban and rural small businesses in socially and economically distressed communities. The majority of the funds Lendistry has historically disbursed have gone to traditionally low-to-moderate income and other historically disadvantaged business owners and the communities they serve, including African American and Hispanic-Latino populations, and individuals from CDFI-designated investment areas. All U.S.-based Amazon sellers are welcome to learn more and determine if financing options from Lendistry are the right fit for their business needs. "We are thrilled to launch the Amazon Community Lending pilot program in the U.S. to provide greater access to critical working capital and make the opportunity of selling in Amazon's store more accessible to even more U.S. small businesses," said Dharmesh Mehta, Amazon's vice president for worldwide consumer trust and partner support. "Lendistry shares our commitment to championing underrepresented populations of business owners, knowing they often lack access to traditional methods of accessing capital and similar economic opportunities." Amazon sellers account for more than half of all units sold in Amazon's store. Together, Amazon and Lendistry have developed a lending solution built specifically for sellers. Lendistry will provide term loans targeting a range from $10,000 to $100,000 with periods of up to two years and annual percentage rates generally ranging between 8% and 9.9%. U.S.-based Amazon sellers are invited to learn more and determine if financing options from Lendistry are the right fit for their business needs. Amazon sellers can use the working capital to grow their business in Amazon's store and to cover other strategic business needs, such as staffing and operations costs, inventory, product development and manufacturing, and marketing efforts to build their brands and grow their customer base. "Amazon came to us with this incredible idea," said Everett K. Sands, founder and CEO of Lendistry. "They're on a mission to support and empower minority-owned businesses, just like us, so it was a great fit. The Amazon seller community is the perfect place to make these kinds of financing programs available that can truly make a difference for a lot of businesses." Amazon Lending began offering loans to businesses selling in Amazon's store in 2011, based on the knowledge that an infusion of capital at the right moment could put small business sellers on the path to success. Year to date, Amazon and third-party lending partners have lent more than $800 million to small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. to support their growth. In 2020, Amazon invested more than $18 billion in the success of its third-party selling partners, including tools, services, programs, infrastructure, and people. To learn more about how Amazon invests in the success of entrepreneurs, artisans, and small businesses, visit aboutamazon.com/supporting-small-businesses. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Lendistry B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry (lendistry.com) is a minority-led and technology-enabled small business and commercial real estate lender with Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) certification. Lendistry ranks second nationwide in SBA Community Advantage lending, providing responsible financing to small business owners and their underserved communities. Lendistry is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, headquartered in a Los Angeles Opportunity Zone. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lendistry provided Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to small businesses in all 50 states and was selected by the states of California, Pennsylvania, and New York to administer their small business relief programs, which distributed grants to businesses that lost significant revenues during the pandemic. Lendistry and its nonprofit partner organization, The Center by Lendistry, are dedicated to providing economic opportunities and progressive growth for underserved urban and rural small business borrowers and their communities. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005240/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>The partnership expands Amazon Lending's business financing options for Amazon sellers and will provide loans of up to $100,000 to help fund strategic business needs, such as inventory expansion, brand building, and customer acquisition.</em></p><p><em>U.S.-based Amazon sellers, including those in Lendistry's CDFI target groups, which include African American- and Hispanic-Latino-owned businesses and other individuals located in CDFI investment areas, are encouraged to learn more.</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2021-- Today Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Lendistry announced a joint pilot program, Amazon Community Lending, aimed at driving growth opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) selling in Amazon's store. The program is a new business financing option through Amazon Lending. Amazon Community Lending will provide U.S.-based Amazon sellers—nearly all of which are SMBs—access to short-term loans of up to $100,000 at competitive and affordable rates to sustain and grow their businesses.</p><p>Lendistry is an established minority-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), that serves urban and rural small businesses in socially and economically distressed communities. The majority of the funds Lendistry has historically disbursed have gone to traditionally low-to-moderate income and other historically disadvantaged business owners and the communities they serve, including African American and Hispanic-Latino populations, and individuals from CDFI-designated investment areas. All U.S.-based Amazon sellers are welcome to learn more and determine if financing options from Lendistry are the right fit for their business needs.</p><p>"We are thrilled to launch the Amazon Community Lending pilot program in the U.S. to provide greater access to critical working capital and make the opportunity of selling in Amazon's store more accessible to even more U.S. small businesses," said Dharmesh Mehta, Amazon's vice president for worldwide consumer trust and partner support. "Lendistry shares our commitment to championing underrepresented populations of business owners, knowing they often lack access to traditional methods of accessing capital and similar economic opportunities."</p><p>Amazon sellers account for more than half of all units sold in Amazon's store. Together, Amazon and Lendistry have developed a lending solution built specifically for sellers. Lendistry will provide term loans targeting a range from $10,000 to $100,000 with periods of up to two years and annual percentage rates generally ranging between 8% and 9.9%.</p><p>U.S.-based Amazon sellers are invited to learn more and determine if financing options from Lendistry are the right fit for their business needs. Amazon sellers can use the working capital to grow their business in Amazon's store and to cover other strategic business needs, such as staffing and operations costs, inventory, product development and manufacturing, and marketing efforts to build their brands and grow their customer base.</p><p>"Amazon came to us with this incredible idea," said Everett K. Sands, founder and CEO of Lendistry. "They're on a mission to support and empower minority-owned businesses, just like us, so it was a great fit. The Amazon seller community is the perfect place to make these kinds of financing programs available that can truly make a difference for a lot of businesses."</p><p>Amazon Lending began offering loans to businesses selling in Amazon's store in 2011, based on the knowledge that an infusion of capital at the right moment could put small business sellers on the path to success. Year to date, Amazon and third-party lending partners have lent more than $800 million to small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. to support their growth.</p><p>In 2020, Amazon invested more than $18 billion in the success of its third-party selling partners, including tools, services, programs, infrastructure, and people. To learn more about how Amazon invests in the success of entrepreneurs, artisans, and small businesses, visit aboutamazon.com/supporting-small-businesses.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Lendistry</p><p>B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry (lendistry.com) is a minority-led and technology-enabled small business and commercial real estate lender with Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) certification. Lendistry ranks second nationwide in SBA Community Advantage lending, providing responsible financing to small business owners and their underserved communities. Lendistry is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, headquartered in a Los Angeles Opportunity Zone. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lendistry provided Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to small businesses in all 50 states and was selected by the states of California, Pennsylvania, and New York to administer their small business relief programs, which distributed grants to businesses that lost significant revenues during the pandemic. Lendistry and its nonprofit partner organization, The Center by Lendistry, are dedicated to providing economic opportunities and progressive growth for underserved urban and rural small business borrowers and their communities.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005240/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Opens First Fulfillment Center in North Dakota

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New, over one million square-foot site to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs FARGO, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 20, 2021-- Amazon's new fulfillment center in Fargo is up and running. Employees started work within the new one million-plus square foot facility on Sunday, Sept. 19. The new center is the largest structure in the State of North Dakota (in terms of square footage) and will be the workplace of hundreds of associates in the months and years ahead. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210920005820/en/ Fargo ND Fulfillment Center associates celebrate the facility opening on September 20, 2021 (Photo: Business Wire) Watch a Day in the Life of An Amazon Fulfillment Center: https://youtu.be/eX30GlII-jU "North Dakota welcomes this significant investment, which will bring high paying jobs to our state, further connect North Dakotans into the global commerce system and increase the speed of delivery of products to our residents," North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum said. The facility will continue hiring over the next few weeks. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit https://amazon.force.com/ to learn more and apply online. On top of Amazon's $15 minimum wage, the company offers full-time employees industry-leading benefits, which includes comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with 50 percent match, and up to 20 weeks paid parental leave. As announced on Sept. 9, Amazon plans to expand the education and skills training benefits it offers to its U.S. employees with a total investment of $1.2 billion by 2025. Through its popular Career Choice program, the company will fund full college tuition, as well as high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency certifications for its front-line employees—including those who have been at the company for just three months. Amazon is also adding three new education programs to provide employees with the opportunity to learn skills within data center maintenance and technology, IT, user experience and research design. "We are excited to have this fulfillment center up and running, which will allow us to deliver more packages, in a faster time frame, to our customers in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. We are committed to employing hundreds here in the Fargo-Moorhead region and to offering a very competitive employment package with opportunities for growth, advancement and post-secondary education," said John Sabo, Amazon General Manager, Fargo. In non-sortable fulfillment centers, like the new facility in Fargo, associates pick, pack, and ship bulky or larger-sized customer items such as patio furniture, outdoor equipment, or rugs. Amazon's first investment in the state was a delivery station in West Fargo, which is still operational and thriving. Prior to beginning operations in the new Fargo fulfillment center, the company had invested $200+ million in North Dakota (2010-2020), including infrastructure and compensation to employees. Other direct and statewide impacts include more than 2,000 small and medium business sellers and independent authors in North Dakota growing their businesses with Amazon and $150+ million added to the state's GDP based on the company's investments. About Amazon: Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/ and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210920005820/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p>New, over one million square-foot site to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs</p><p>FARGO, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 20, 2021-- Amazon's new fulfillment center in Fargo is up and running. Employees started work within the new one million-plus square foot facility on Sunday, Sept. 19. The new center is the largest structure in the State of North Dakota (in terms of square footage) and will be the workplace of hundreds of associates in the months and years ahead.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210920005820/en/</p><div><p>Fargo ND Fulfillment Center associates celebrate the facility opening on September 20, 2021 (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>Watch a Day in the Life of An Amazon Fulfillment Center: https://youtu.be/eX30GlII-jU</p><p>"North Dakota welcomes this significant investment, which will bring high paying jobs to our state, further connect North Dakotans into the global commerce system and increase the speed of delivery of products to our residents," North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum said.</p><p>The facility will continue hiring over the next few weeks. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit https://amazon.force.com/ to learn more and apply online.</p><p>On top of Amazon's $15 minimum wage, the company offers full-time employees industry-leading benefits, which includes comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with 50 percent match, and up to 20 weeks paid parental leave.</p><p>As announced on Sept. 9, Amazon plans to expand the education and skills training benefits it offers to its U.S. employees with a total investment of $1.2 billion by 2025. Through its popular Career Choice program, the company will fund full college tuition, as well as high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency certifications for its front-line employees—including those who have been at the company for just three months. Amazon is also adding three new education programs to provide employees with the opportunity to learn skills within data center maintenance and technology, IT, user experience and research design.</p><p>"We are excited to have this fulfillment center up and running, which will allow us to deliver more packages, in a faster time frame, to our customers in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. We are committed to employing hundreds here in the Fargo-Moorhead region and to offering a very competitive employment package with opportunities for growth, advancement and post-secondary education," said John Sabo, Amazon General Manager, Fargo.</p><p>In non-sortable fulfillment centers, like the new facility in Fargo, associates pick, pack, and ship bulky or larger-sized customer items such as patio furniture, outdoor equipment, or rugs. Amazon's first investment in the state was a delivery station in West Fargo, which is still operational and thriving.</p><p>Prior to beginning operations in the new Fargo fulfillment center, the company had invested $200+ million in North Dakota (2010-2020), including infrastructure and compensation to employees. Other direct and statewide impacts include more than 2,000 small and medium business sellers and independent authors in North Dakota growing their businesses with Amazon and $150+ million added to the state's GDP based on the company's investments.</p><p>About Amazon: Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/ and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210920005820/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

The Climate Pledge Announces 86 New Signatories, Including Procter & Gamble, HP, and Salesforce, Signaling Their Commitment to Achieving Net-Zero Carbon by 2040 or Sooner

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More than 200 global organizations have now joined The Climate Pledge and are pursuing ambitious carbon-reduction activities, including operational changes in the race to fight climate change Together, Pledge signatories generate over $1.8 trillion in global annual revenues and are expected to collectively mitigate 1.98 billion metric tons of carbon emissions annually by 2040 from a 2020 baseline SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 20, 2021-- Today, Amazon and Global Optimism announced that more than 200 companieshave now signed The Climate Pledge. The 86 new signatories joining The Climate Pledge include Procter & Gamble, HP, Salesforce, ASOS, and Nespresso. Pledge signatories in total generate over $1.8 trillion in global annual revenues and have more than 7 million employees across 26 industries in 21 countries. By achieving net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement, current Climate Pledge signatories are expected to collectively mitigate 1.98 billion metric tons (BMT) of carbon emissions from a 2020 baseline. This is equivalent to 5.4% of current global annual emissions—demonstrating the collective impact The Climate Pledge is expected to have in addressing climate change and prompting more action to tackle the climate crisis. Signatories to The Climate Pledge agree to: Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis. Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies. Neutralize any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040. "I believe that now, more than ever, companies like Amazon have an obligation to lead the fight for our planet," said Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO. "But, solving this challenge cannot be accomplished by one company; it requires all of us to act together, and it's one of the reasons we're so excited to announce that more than 200 businesses have joined us in signing The Climate Pledge—a commitment to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement 10 years early." Many of the new Pledge signatories are already making significant progress toward reducing their carbon emissions. Since 2010, Procter & Gamble has reduced its absolute emissions across global operations by 52%. The company has also increased its purchase of renewable electricity by 97% and partnered with consumers to make sustainability effortless at home with products like Tide and Ariel, which have helped reduce carbon emissions by 15 million tons through cold-water washing. Procter & Gamble recently announced an ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its operations, transportation, and supply chain, from raw material to retailer, by 2040. Nespresso, known for its coffee expertise from bean to capsule to cup, is announcing an important milestone for its climate journey: Every cup of Nespresso coffee, both at-home and professional, will be carbon neutral by 2022. ASOS announced that as part of its Carbon 2020 strategy, it has reduced its emissions every year since 2015 and cut emissions intensity by 30% in this time—the equivalent of avoiding 110,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. Earlier this year, HP released a series of bold climate commitments, including a goal of achieving net-zero emissions of carbon and other greenhouse gases across the company's entire value chain by 2040, as well as a 50% absolute reduction by 2030 compared to 2019. Additionally, Salesforce recently introduced new climate commitments that will be integrated in supply chain contracts to help suppliers reduce their carbon emissions. "Addressing climate change effectively requires collaboration across industries and credible science-based actions," said David S. Taylor, chairman of the board, president, and CEO of The Procter & Gamble Company. "P&G has made significant progress over the past decade and we know we must do more. The task ahead is urgent, difficult, and much bigger than any single company can solve alone. P&G is proud to join The Climate Pledge as we work together to preserve our shared home for generations to come." "The urgency of the climate crisis demands that we take bold action to protect our planet, and The Climate Pledge is another step in the right direction," said Enrique Lores, president and CEO of HP Inc. "HP has committed to some of the most comprehensive and aggressive climate actions in the technology sector, and we are driving this agenda across our product and service portfolio, operational footprint, and broader value chain to maximize our impact. We have a huge opportunity to power the future growth of our business while creating a more sustainable future." Businesses have played a role in contributing to climate change, but deep cuts in emissions of greenhouse gases could stabilize increasing temperatures. This is why urgent, ambitious action by companies around the world is needed. The Climate Pledge signatories are uniquely positioned to rise to the challenge of addressing climate change and helping to create the low-carbon economy of the future. "Climate change is the defining challenge of our time," said Nick Beighton, ASOS CEO. "Businesses must take bold and decisive action to find solutions to the unfolding crisis, both individually and collectively, which is why ASOS is proud to stand with Amazon, Global Optimism, and the other signatories of The Climate Pledge, and to be joining the UNFCCC's Race to Zero campaign as a result. Doing so reinforces our commitment to sustainability and means we're joining a community that will share knowledge, ideas, and best practice to achieve this important mission." "Now is the time for urgent action. We're entering the decisive decade—it's not just necessary to take actions to protect the Earth for future generations, but for the future of humanity," said Guillaume Le Cunff, Nestlé Nespresso CEO. "I believe the private sector can be a powerful catalyst for change, if all actors act together. This is why we are a proud signatory of The Climate Pledge, a net-zero commitment in line with our carbon neutrality commitment, which will be achieved through significant decarbonization of our direct emissions and global supply chain emissions, alongside the use of high-quality in-setting and offsetting initiatives to neutralize any remaining emissions." "We are in a climate crisis. Salesforce believes that business is the greatest platform for change, and we consider the environment a key stakeholder. That's why Salesforce is proud to join The Climate Pledge to accelerate and scale business climate action to drive meaningful change. Every company has an important role in the fight to save our planet," said Suzanne BiDianca, Salesforce's chief impact officer. "We're committed to bringing the full power of Salesforce to create a sustainable future by accelerating the world's largest businesses to net-zero; sequestering as much as 100 gigatons of carbon through conserving, restoring, and growing 1 trillion trees; and energizing the ecopreneur revolution." Today's announcement responds to the findings of the latest report from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which underscores the need for increased urgency in addressing the climate crisis. Unless there are immediate, rapid, and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to close to 1.5 degrees Celsius or even 2 degrees Celsius will be out of reach. "The recent report released by the IPCC is the starkest warning yet that the systems supporting human life are reaching tipping points and that the window of time to act decisively is narrowing," said Christiana Figueres, the UN's former climate chief and now founding partner of Global Optimism. "This wake up call from science must be faced with courage and conviction. In this light, it's encouraging that 86 more companies – some of the largest household names in the world – are now joining The Climate Pledge, committing to accelerate their actions to tackle climate change in a timely fashion, and playing their part in building a low-carbon economy. I look forward to the fruits of the leadership we will see from this collective of 200 signatories that are now part of The Climate Pledge." Amazon and Global Optimism welcome the new signatories that have committed to The Climate Pledge: 1. Accenture 30. Fileni 59. Omni Logistics 2. Advansor A/S 31. Flooglebinder 60. Palo Alto Networks 3. AGRONOMICS 32. Geotab Inc. 61. pema elektrotechnik gmbh 4. Aico 33. GSK 62. PortXchange 5. AmpUp 34. Glovo 63. Primafrio 6. Arrow Sky Media 35. GoCodeGreen 64. Procter & Gamble 7. ASOS 36. GODI 65. Relais Colis 8. AutoBrush 37. Greenko Energy Holdings 66. Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd 9. Aviva 38. GRM Consulting Ltd 67. Sabey Data Centers 10. Balloon One 39. HP 68. SAITECH Limited 11. Boma Jewelry 40. Holt Renefrew 69. Salesforce 12. Brown Thomas Arnotts 41. Intertape Polymer Group 70. Scania 13. BT Group PLC 42. Keltbray 71. Selfridges 14. Canva 43. KnowBe4 72. Sulmara 15. CarbonCure 44. Landsec 73. The Dragon Group 16. CBRE 45. Lighthouse 74. The Lamington Group 17. Clean Energy Fuels 46. Linney 75. Treedom 18. Concentric Advisors 47. Logicompany3 76. trilefa 19. Costain 48. Logitech 77. Tunley Engineering 20. Crown Holdings Inc. 49. Mahou San Miguel 78. Turntide Technologies 21. Cundall 50. Medoola 79. UPL 22. De Bijenkorf 51. Midstream Lighting 80. UrbanX Renewables Group 23. Deloitte 52. Mighty Buildings 81. Vanquish Carbon Advisors 24. Diligent 53. Mohawk Group 82. VMware 25. Dimagi 54. mydollarbills 83. WIMB Lifestyle 26. Edmund Bell 55. NDB Inc. 84. WPP 27. Enfuce Financial Services 56. Nespresso 85. Xero 28. ECONYQ Technologies Ltd. 57. Neuron Mobility 86. Zenergi 29. FAN Courier 58. Ogury Information about all 201 signatories that have committed to The Climate Pledge and the actions they are taking to decarbonize their businesses is available at The Climate Pledge website, including: ASOS ASOS isn't just about offering its customers clothing they love, but about making clothes in the right way to transform the impact of fashion on people and the planet. The company has a transparent, responsible, and inclusive approach to business, and is always looking for new ways to drive progress not only within ASOS but industry-wide. It has been working to reduce its operational carbon emissions since 2015, cutting the level of carbon emissions per order by 45% from 2016 fiscal year to 2021 fiscal year. ASOS also recently launched its 2030 Fashion With Integrity strategy defining four goals under two pillars – People and Planet, one of which is for the business to reach net zero emissions over the next decade. The team is always looking to reduce its operation emissions further, such as by prioritizing sea, road, and rail freight, and working collaboratively with supply chain partners to advance low-carbon innovations. These efforts range from using electric vehicles for delivery to moving to 76% renewable energy sources in its buildings and maximizing the amount of recycled packaging content. HP Earlier this year, HP Inc. released a series of bold climate commitments. By 2040, the company's entire value chain—from operations to products to global supply chain—will achieve net-zero emissions of carbon and other greenhouse gases, including a 50% absolute reduction by 2030 compared to 2019. Overall, HP is focused on accelerating strategies intended to decouple growth from carbon emissions and resource consumption, drive innovation, and transform design and business models. These include print and computer as a service, sustainable materials, supply chain collaboration, investments in renewable electricity, and advances in product energy efficiency. Nespresso Known for its coffee expertise from bean to capsule to cup, Nespresso takes immense pride in prioritizing responsible and sustainable practices throughout its value chain while maintaining the strictest of quality standards in the products and services it provides its customers. Every cup of coffee has a carbon footprint, resulting from all the activities undertaken across its life cycle—from farm to end-of-life. Since 2009, Nespresso's climate roadmap has focused on developing solutions that decrease the greenhouse gas emissions of specific activities within this life cycle. Its target has been those activities responsible for major impacts—both within and outside of its direct control. From machine energy efficiencies to renewable energy, sustainable farming practices to recycling, these efforts have led to the reduction of the carbon footprint of a Nespresso cup of coffee. In September 2020, Nespresso announced an important milestone for its climate journey: Every cup of Nespresso coffee, both at-home and professional, will be carbon neutral by 2022. This commitment builds on the company's continuous actions in reducing emissions per cup, which has resulted in a 24% reduction compared to a 2009 life cycle assessment study. In terms of electricity, renewable sources account for 100% of the electricity used in Nespresso's factories. Procter & Gamble (P&G) P&G serves 5 billion consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands. In 2007, P&G established its first goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its manufacturing facilities. P&G has expanded and accelerated these efforts to address GHG emissions across the life cycle of its products and operations. Since 2010, the company has reduced absolute emissions across global operations by 52%, increased purchase of renewable electricity by 97%, and partnered with consumers to make sustainability effortless at home with products like Tide and Ariel that have helped reduce 15 million tons of carbon through cold water washing. P&G recently announced they are accelerating progress with an ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its operations, transportation, and supply chain, from raw material to retailer, by 2040. This net-zero ambition reaffirms P&G's priorities to reduce emissions now, with the tools available today, while innovating toward a greener future. Salesforce As the world's No. 1 customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Salesforce believes business is the greatest platform for change, and it considers the environment a key stakeholder. From its suppliers and its customers, to its technology and its brand, Salesforce uses its biggest levers of influence as agents for change in the greatest and most high-stakes challenge ever—the climate emergency. Salesforce's sustainability initiatives focus on the global journey to net-zero emissions, mobilizing the global effort to see an additional trillion trees on Earth, and protecting and revitalizing the world's oceans. With Sustainability Cloud, Salesforce helps companies accelerate to the path to net-zero, get a single source of truth, and quickly take action on their carbon emissions data. As a co-founder of the global platform UpLink, Salesforce helps connect more than 10,000 ecopreneurs around the world as they develop the next generation of innovative solutions to drive sustainability. As a participant of the UN Global Compact and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, Salesforce is helping lead the global movement to align business to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and build a safer, more equal, and sustainable future for all. About The Climate Pledge In 2019, Amazon and Global Optimism co-founded The Climate Pledge, a commitment to reach the Paris Agreement 10 years early and be net-zero carbon by 2040. Now, 201 organizations have signed The Climate Pledge, sending an important signal that there will be rapid growth in demand for products and services that help reduce carbon emissions. For more information, visit www.theclimatepledge.com.

<p><em>More than 200 global organizations have now joined The Climate Pledge and are pursuing ambitious carbon-reduction activities, including operational changes in the race to fight climate change</em></p><p><em>Together, Pledge signatories generate over $1.8 trillion in global annual revenues and are expected to collectively mitigate 1.98 billion metric tons of carbon emissions annually by 2040 from a 2020 baseline</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 20, 2021-- Today, Amazon and Global Optimism announced that more than 200 companieshave now signed The Climate Pledge. The 86 new signatories joining The Climate Pledge include Procter &amp; Gamble, HP, Salesforce, ASOS, and Nespresso. Pledge signatories in total generate over $1.8 trillion in global annual revenues and have more than 7 million employees across 26 industries in 21 countries. By achieving net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement, current Climate Pledge signatories are expected to collectively mitigate 1.98 billion metric tons (BMT) of carbon emissions from a 2020 baseline. This is equivalent to 5.4% of current global annual emissions—demonstrating the collective impact The Climate Pledge is expected to have in addressing climate change and prompting more action to tackle the climate crisis.</p><p>Signatories to The Climate Pledge agree to:</p><ul><li>Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis.</li><li>Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies.</li><li>Neutralize any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040.</li></ul><p>"I believe that now, more than ever, companies like Amazon have an obligation to lead the fight for our planet," said Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO. "But, solving this challenge cannot be accomplished by one company; it requires all of us to act together, and it's one of the reasons we're so excited to announce that more than 200 businesses have joined us in signing The Climate Pledge—a commitment to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement 10 years early."</p><p>Many of the new Pledge signatories are already making significant progress toward reducing their carbon emissions. Since 2010, Procter &amp; Gamble has reduced its absolute emissions across global operations by 52%. The company has also increased its purchase of renewable electricity by 97% and partnered with consumers to make sustainability effortless at home with products like Tide and Ariel, which have helped reduce carbon emissions by 15 million tons through cold-water washing. Procter &amp; Gamble recently announced an ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its operations, transportation, and supply chain, from raw material to retailer, by 2040. Nespresso, known for its coffee expertise from bean to capsule to cup, is announcing an important milestone for its climate journey: Every cup of Nespresso coffee, both at-home and professional, will be carbon neutral by 2022. ASOS announced that as part of its Carbon 2020 strategy, it has reduced its emissions every year since 2015 and cut emissions intensity by 30% in this time—the equivalent of avoiding 110,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. Earlier this year, HP released a series of bold climate commitments, including a goal of achieving net-zero emissions of carbon and other greenhouse gases across the company's entire value chain by 2040, as well as a 50% absolute reduction by 2030 compared to 2019. Additionally, Salesforce recently introduced new climate commitments that will be integrated in supply chain contracts to help suppliers reduce their carbon emissions.</p><p>"Addressing climate change effectively requires collaboration across industries and credible science-based actions," said David S. Taylor, chairman of the board, president, and CEO of The Procter &amp; Gamble Company. "P&amp;G has made significant progress over the past decade and we know we must do more. The task ahead is urgent, difficult, and much bigger than any single company can solve alone. P&amp;G is proud to join The Climate Pledge as we work together to preserve our shared home for generations to come."</p><p>"The urgency of the climate crisis demands that we take bold action to protect our planet, and The Climate Pledge is another step in the right direction," said Enrique Lores, president and CEO of HP Inc. "HP has committed to some of the most comprehensive and aggressive climate actions in the technology sector, and we are driving this agenda across our product and service portfolio, operational footprint, and broader value chain to maximize our impact. We have a huge opportunity to power the future growth of our business while creating a more sustainable future."</p><p>Businesses have played a role in contributing to climate change, but deep cuts in emissions of greenhouse gases could stabilize increasing temperatures. This is why urgent, ambitious action by companies around the world is needed. The Climate Pledge signatories are uniquely positioned to rise to the challenge of addressing climate change and helping to create the low-carbon economy of the future.</p><p>"Climate change is the defining challenge of our time," said Nick Beighton, ASOS CEO. "Businesses must take bold and decisive action to find solutions to the unfolding crisis, both individually and collectively, which is why ASOS is proud to stand with Amazon, Global Optimism, and the other signatories of The Climate Pledge, and to be joining the UNFCCC's Race to Zero campaign as a result. Doing so reinforces our commitment to sustainability and means we're joining a community that will share knowledge, ideas, and best practice to achieve this important mission."</p><p>"Now is the time for urgent action. We're entering the decisive decade—it's not just necessary to take actions to protect the Earth for future generations, but for the future of humanity," said Guillaume Le Cunff, Nestlé Nespresso CEO. "I believe the private sector can be a powerful catalyst for change, if all actors act together. This is why we are a proud signatory of The Climate Pledge, a net-zero commitment in line with our carbon neutrality commitment, which will be achieved through significant decarbonization of our direct emissions and global supply chain emissions, alongside the use of high-quality in-setting and offsetting initiatives to neutralize any remaining emissions."</p><p>"We are in a climate crisis. Salesforce believes that business is the greatest platform for change, and we consider the environment a key stakeholder. That's why Salesforce is proud to join The Climate Pledge to accelerate and scale business climate action to drive meaningful change. Every company has an important role in the fight to save our planet," said Suzanne BiDianca, Salesforce's chief impact officer. "We're committed to bringing the full power of Salesforce to create a sustainable future by accelerating the world's largest businesses to net-zero; sequestering as much as 100 gigatons of carbon through conserving, restoring, and growing 1 trillion trees; and energizing the ecopreneur revolution."</p><p>Today's announcement responds to the findings of the latest report from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which underscores the need for increased urgency in addressing the climate crisis. Unless there are immediate, rapid, and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to close to 1.5 degrees Celsius or even 2 degrees Celsius will be out of reach.</p><p>"The recent report released by the IPCC is the starkest warning yet that the systems supporting human life are reaching tipping points and that the window of time to act decisively is narrowing," said Christiana Figueres, the UN's former climate chief and now founding partner of Global Optimism. "This wake up call from science must be faced with courage and conviction. In this light, it's encouraging that 86 more companies – some of the largest household names in the world – are now joining The Climate Pledge, committing to accelerate their actions to tackle climate change in a timely fashion, and playing their part in building a low-carbon economy. I look forward to the fruits of the leadership we will see from this collective of 200 signatories that are now part of The Climate Pledge."</p><p>Amazon and Global Optimism welcome the new signatories that have committed to The Climate Pledge:</p><table><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td><p>Accenture</p></td><td>30.</td><td><p>Fileni</p></td><td>59.</td><td><p>Omni Logistics</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2.</p></td><td><p>Advansor A/S</p></td><td>31.</td><td><p>Flooglebinder</p></td><td>60.</td><td><p>Palo Alto Networks</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>3.</p></td><td><p>AGRONOMICS</p></td><td>32.</td><td><p>Geotab Inc.</p></td><td>61.</td><td><p>pema elektrotechnik gmbh</p></td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td><p>Aico</p></td><td>33.</td><td><p>GSK</p></td><td>62.</td><td><p>PortXchange</p></td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td><p>AmpUp</p></td><td>34.</td><td><p>Glovo</p></td><td>63.</td><td><p>Primafrio</p></td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td><p>Arrow Sky Media</p></td><td>35.</td><td><p>GoCodeGreen</p></td><td>64.</td><td><p>Procter &amp; Gamble</p></td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td><p>ASOS</p></td><td>36.</td><td><p>GODI</p></td><td>65.</td><td><p>Relais Colis</p></td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td><p>AutoBrush</p></td><td>37.</td><td><p>Greenko Energy Holdings</p></td><td>66.</td><td><p>Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd</p></td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td><p>Aviva</p></td><td>38.</td><td><p>GRM Consulting Ltd</p></td><td>67.</td><td><p>Sabey Data Centers</p></td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td><p>Balloon One</p></td><td>39.</td><td><p>HP</p></td><td>68.</td><td><p>SAITECH Limited</p></td></tr><tr><td>11.</td><td><p>Boma Jewelry</p></td><td>40.</td><td><p>Holt Renefrew</p></td><td>69.</td><td><p>Salesforce</p></td></tr><tr><td>12.</td><td><p>Brown Thomas Arnotts</p></td><td>41.</td><td><p>Intertape Polymer Group</p></td><td>70.</td><td><p>Scania</p></td></tr><tr><td>13.</td><td><p>BT Group PLC</p></td><td>42.</td><td><p>Keltbray</p></td><td>71.</td><td><p>Selfridges</p></td></tr><tr><td>14.</td><td><p>Canva</p></td><td>43.</td><td><p>KnowBe4</p></td><td>72.</td><td><p>Sulmara</p></td></tr><tr><td>15.</td><td><p>CarbonCure</p></td><td>44.</td><td><p>Landsec</p></td><td>73.</td><td><p>The Dragon Group</p></td></tr><tr><td>16.</td><td><p>CBRE</p></td><td>45.</td><td><p>Lighthouse</p></td><td>74.</td><td><p>The Lamington Group</p></td></tr><tr><td>17.</td><td><p>Clean Energy Fuels</p></td><td>46.</td><td><p>Linney</p></td><td>75.</td><td><p>Treedom</p></td></tr><tr><td>18.</td><td><p>Concentric Advisors</p></td><td>47.</td><td><p>Logicompany3</p></td><td>76.</td><td><p>trilefa</p></td></tr><tr><td>19.</td><td><p>Costain</p></td><td>48.</td><td><p>Logitech</p></td><td>77.</td><td><p>Tunley Engineering</p></td></tr><tr><td>20.</td><td><p>Crown Holdings Inc.</p></td><td>49.</td><td><p>Mahou San Miguel</p></td><td>78.</td><td><p>Turntide Technologies</p></td></tr><tr><td>21.</td><td><p>Cundall</p></td><td>50.</td><td><p>Medoola</p></td><td>79.</td><td><p>UPL</p></td></tr><tr><td>22.</td><td><p>De Bijenkorf</p></td><td>51.</td><td><p>Midstream Lighting</p></td><td>80.</td><td><p>UrbanX Renewables Group</p></td></tr><tr><td>23.</td><td><p>Deloitte</p></td><td>52.</td><td><p>Mighty Buildings</p></td><td>81.</td><td><p>Vanquish Carbon Advisors</p></td></tr><tr><td>24.</td><td><p>Diligent</p></td><td>53.</td><td><p>Mohawk Group</p></td><td>82.</td><td><p>VMware</p></td></tr><tr><td>25.</td><td><p>Dimagi</p></td><td>54.</td><td><p>mydollarbills</p></td><td>83.</td><td><p>WIMB Lifestyle</p></td></tr><tr><td>26.</td><td><p>Edmund Bell</p></td><td>55.</td><td><p>NDB Inc.</p></td><td>84.</td><td><p>WPP</p></td></tr><tr><td>27.</td><td><p>Enfuce Financial Services</p></td><td>56.</td><td><p>Nespresso</p></td><td>85.</td><td><p>Xero</p></td></tr><tr><td>28.</td><td><p>ECONYQ Technologies Ltd.</p></td><td>57.</td><td><p>Neuron Mobility</p></td><td>86.</td><td><p>Zenergi</p></td></tr><tr><td>29.</td><td><p>FAN Courier</p></td><td>58.</td><td><p>Ogury</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Information about all 201 signatories that have committed to The Climate Pledge and the actions they are taking to decarbonize their businesses is available at The Climate Pledge website, including:</p><p>ASOS</p><p>ASOS isn't just about offering its customers clothing they love, but about making clothes in the right way to transform the impact of fashion on people and the planet. The company has a transparent, responsible, and inclusive approach to business, and is always looking for new ways to drive progress not only within ASOS but industry-wide. It has been working to reduce its operational carbon emissions since 2015, cutting the level of carbon emissions per order by 45% from 2016 fiscal year to 2021 fiscal year. ASOS also recently launched its 2030 Fashion With Integrity strategy defining four goals under two pillars – People and Planet, one of which is for the business to reach net zero emissions over the next decade. The team is always looking to reduce its operation emissions further, such as by prioritizing sea, road, and rail freight, and working collaboratively with supply chain partners to advance low-carbon innovations. These efforts range from using electric vehicles for delivery to moving to 76% renewable energy sources in its buildings and maximizing the amount of recycled packaging content.</p><p>HP</p><p>Earlier this year, HP Inc. released a series of bold climate commitments. By 2040, the company's entire value chain—from operations to products to global supply chain—will achieve net-zero emissions of carbon and other greenhouse gases, including a 50% absolute reduction by 2030 compared to 2019. Overall, HP is focused on accelerating strategies intended to decouple growth from carbon emissions and resource consumption, drive innovation, and transform design and business models. These include print and computer as a service, sustainable materials, supply chain collaboration, investments in renewable electricity, and advances in product energy efficiency.</p><p>Nespresso</p><p>Known for its coffee expertise from bean to capsule to cup, Nespresso takes immense pride in prioritizing responsible and sustainable practices throughout its value chain while maintaining the strictest of quality standards in the products and services it provides its customers. Every cup of coffee has a carbon footprint, resulting from all the activities undertaken across its life cycle—from farm to end-of-life. Since 2009, Nespresso's climate roadmap has focused on developing solutions that decrease the greenhouse gas emissions of specific activities within this life cycle. Its target has been those activities responsible for major impacts—both within and outside of its direct control. From machine energy efficiencies to renewable energy, sustainable farming practices to recycling, these efforts have led to the reduction of the carbon footprint of a Nespresso cup of coffee. In September 2020, Nespresso announced an important milestone for its climate journey: Every cup of Nespresso coffee, both at-home and professional, will be carbon neutral by 2022. This commitment builds on the company's continuous actions in reducing emissions per cup, which has resulted in a 24% reduction compared to a 2009 life cycle assessment study. In terms of electricity, renewable sources account for 100% of the electricity used in Nespresso's factories.</p><p>Procter &amp; Gamble (P&amp;G)</p><p>P&amp;G serves 5 billion consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands. In 2007, P&amp;G established its first goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its manufacturing facilities. P&amp;G has expanded and accelerated these efforts to address GHG emissions across the life cycle of its products and operations. Since 2010, the company has reduced absolute emissions across global operations by 52%, increased purchase of renewable electricity by 97%, and partnered with consumers to make sustainability effortless at home with products like Tide and Ariel that have helped reduce 15 million tons of carbon through cold water washing. P&amp;G recently announced they are accelerating progress with an ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its operations, transportation, and supply chain, from raw material to retailer, by 2040. This net-zero ambition reaffirms P&amp;G's priorities to reduce emissions now, with the tools available today, while innovating toward a greener future.</p><p>Salesforce</p><p>As the world's No. 1 customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Salesforce believes business is the greatest platform for change, and it considers the environment a key stakeholder. From its suppliers and its customers, to its technology and its brand, Salesforce uses its biggest levers of influence as agents for change in the greatest and most high-stakes challenge ever—the climate emergency. Salesforce's sustainability initiatives focus on the global journey to net-zero emissions, mobilizing the global effort to see an additional trillion trees on Earth, and protecting and revitalizing the world's oceans. With Sustainability Cloud, Salesforce helps companies accelerate to the path to net-zero, get a single source of truth, and quickly take action on their carbon emissions data. As a co-founder of the global platform UpLink, Salesforce helps connect more than 10,000 ecopreneurs around the world as they develop the next generation of innovative solutions to drive sustainability. As a participant of the UN Global Compact and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, Salesforce is helping lead the global movement to align business to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and build a safer, more equal, and sustainable future for all.</p><p>About The Climate Pledge</p><p>In 2019, Amazon and Global Optimism co-founded The Climate Pledge, a commitment to reach the Paris Agreement 10 years early and be net-zero carbon by 2040. Now, 201 organizations have signed The Climate Pledge, sending an important signal that there will be rapid growth in demand for products and services that help reduce carbon emissions. For more information, visit www.theclimatepledge.com.</p>

Amazon Career Day 2021: More Than 1 Million People Apply for Jobs at Amazon

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Amazon Career Day 2021: More Than 1 Million People Apply for Jobs at Amazon

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Amazon recruiters offered 30,000 free individual career coaching sessions with job seekers in a single day All participants who get hired as regular full-time employees will receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, including health insurance starting on day one, a 401(k) plan with a company match, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that over 1 million people applied for a job at Amazon as part of Career Day 2021. The virtual event attracted job seekers from more than 170 countries around the world. In the span of 24 hours, more than 2,000 Amazon recruiters offered 30,000 individual career coaching sessions with participants. The recruiters provided job seekers with professional advice to start, transition, or grow their careers—whether they wanted to work at Amazon or elsewhere. "We know a lot of people are looking for work right now, and many more are hoping to change their careers," said Beth Galetti, Amazon's senior vice president of People eXperience and Technology. "We are paying close attention to this and we feel uniquely positioned to help—not only because of the tens of thousands of jobs that we have open, but also for the opportunity we offer people to build a meaningful career. We think Amazon is a great place to work for those who crave the freedom to invent, the chance to make a big impact, and an inclusive workplace to do so. We are glad so many people joined Career Day to learn more about the jobs we have to offer." Highlights from Amazon Career Day in the United States include: More than 220,000 job seekers visited the event site and had the chance to receive advice from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, top Wall Street executive Carla Harris, New York Times best-selling author David Epstein, and many more. Since announcing Career Day 2021 on September 1, Amazon has received more than 500,000 job applications for corporate, tech, and hourly roles in the U.S. Some of the most popular positions among job seekers for tech roles were software development, IT, support engineers, and operations management. Participants joined from all 50 states and had the opportunity to learn directly from Amazon employees about the 40,000 open corporate and tech roles and the 125,000 open jobs in Amazon's Operations network. Amazon recruiters offered more than 20,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions to help attendees prepare for their next job—including hundreds of additional sessions specifically for Amazon employees in our Operations network looking to grow their careers. Working at Amazon  All Amazon regular full-time employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees. This includes health coverage starting on the employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and more.In addition, eligible employees have access to company-subsidized training opportunities including Career Choice, which pays for full college tuition as well as GEDs, high school diplomas, and associate degrees for hourly employees. Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers, and currently ranks No. 2 on the World's Best Employers list from Forbes and on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list. Amazon was also selected by Fast Company as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators. The company was awarded a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, which recognizes the best workplaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and granted the Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award for excellence in hiring, training, and retaining veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. Amazon was also named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210917005123/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Amazon recruiters offered 30,000 free individual career coaching sessions with job seekers in a single day</em></p><p><em>All participants who get hired as regular full-time employees will receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, including health insurance starting on day one, a 401(k) plan with a company match, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that over 1 million people applied for a job at Amazon as part of Career Day 2021. The virtual event attracted job seekers from more than 170 countries around the world. In the span of 24 hours, more than 2,000 Amazon recruiters offered 30,000 individual career coaching sessions with participants. The recruiters provided job seekers with professional advice to start, transition, or grow their careers—whether they wanted to work at Amazon or elsewhere.</p><p>"We know a lot of people are looking for work right now, and many more are hoping to change their careers," said Beth Galetti, Amazon's senior vice president of People eXperience and Technology. "We are paying close attention to this and we feel uniquely positioned to help—not only because of the tens of thousands of jobs that we have open, but also for the opportunity we offer people to build a meaningful career. We think Amazon is a great place to work for those who crave the freedom to invent, the chance to make a big impact, and an inclusive workplace to do so. We are glad so many people joined Career Day to learn more about the jobs we have to offer."</p><p>Highlights from Amazon Career Day in the United States include:</p><ul><li>More than 220,000 job seekers visited the event site and had the chance to receive advice from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, top Wall Street executive Carla Harris, <em>New York Times</em> best-selling author David Epstein, and many more.</li><li>Since announcing Career Day 2021 on September 1, Amazon has received more than 500,000 job applications for corporate, tech, and hourly roles in the U.S. Some of the most popular positions among job seekers for tech roles were software development, IT, support engineers, and operations management.</li><li>Participants joined from all 50 states and had the opportunity to learn directly from Amazon employees about the 40,000 open corporate and tech roles and the 125,000 open jobs in Amazon's Operations network.</li><li>Amazon recruiters offered more than 20,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions to help attendees prepare for their next job—including hundreds of additional sessions specifically for Amazon employees in our Operations network looking to grow their careers.</li></ul><p>Working at Amazon </p><p>All Amazon regular full-time employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees. This includes health coverage starting on the employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and more.In addition, eligible employees have access to company-subsidized training opportunities including Career Choice, which pays for full college tuition as well as GEDs, high school diplomas, and associate degrees for hourly employees.</p><p>Amazon was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers, and currently ranks No. 2 on the World's Best Employers list from <em>Forbes</em> and on <em>Fortune</em>'s World's Most Admired Companies list. Amazon was also selected by <em>Fast Company</em> as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators. The company was awarded a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, which recognizes the best workplaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and granted the Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award for excellence in hiring, training, and retaining veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. Amazon was also named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210917005123/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Announces Plans to Hire Over 7,500 Employees in Several Cities and Towns Across Arizona

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Amazon Announces Plans to Hire Over 7,500 Employees in Several Cities and Towns Across Arizona

09/14/2021

2021

Local jobs in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting pay of more than $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3000 in select locations, comprehensive benefits, and access to training programs that make these roles a springboard into a long-term career Announcement comes ahead of Amazon's annual Career Day on September 15—a free virtual recruiting event with 1-on-1 career coaching open to all, regardless of experience level, professional field, or background PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2021-- Amazon continues to provide opportunities for full-time and part-time jobs in logistics as it expands its footprint to better serve in communities where they live. Today the company announced that it is providing an additional 7,500 local employment opportunities throughout Arizona on top of the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs recently announced. The roles in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour—and up to $22.50 per hour in some locations. The company also provides full-time employees comprehensive benefits from day one, worth an additional $3.50 per hour. They include health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50% company match, up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, and Amazon's Career Choice program, in which the company will pay full college tuition for its front-line employees as part of $1.2 billion investment to expand education and skills training benefits for its U.S. workforce. In 2021, Amazon opened a number of sites including new fulfillment and sortation centers as well as delivery stations in Arizona and the company will continues to grow its operating presence in the state. These are investments that can unlock opportunity, helping to revitalize cities and neighborhoods. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Amazon has hired over 450,000 people in the U.S., and one-in-10 hourly employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S. and was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. "We are proud to offer opportunities for people from a range of backgrounds, from furloughed workers to former military personnel," said Dave Clark, CEO Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "We take our responsibility as an employer seriously and want our employees to succeed and thrive. That's why we offer an average starting wage of over $18 per hour, provide a great range of comprehensive benefits—including health care coverage, parental leave, career training, and ways to save for the future—and have a team of thousands working to build a safe and inclusive work environment. Whether you're looking for a short-term job to make money for the holidays or a long-term career, you're welcome here, and we look forward to having you on our team." Jobs are available in several cities and towns across Arizona. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply. In addition to hiring employees for its operations, Amazon is also supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and helping to create tens of thousands of additional jobs, including many in Arizona. Amazon works with more than 2,500 Delivery Service Partners, enabling these aspiring entrepreneurs to build their own delivery companies by leveraging Amazon's experience in operations and logistics. These partners plan to hire more than 50,000 delivery associates by the end of the year. Interested applicants can find out more information here. To help job seekers around the country, Amazon is hosting a Career Day—America's biggest recruiting event—on September 15. The free virtual event will offer 20,000 individual career-coaching sessions with Amazon recruiters to help participants land their next job, as well as thousands of additional sessions for Amazon employees looking to transition to higher-paying roles within the company or elsewhere. Attendees will have access to personalized career coaching, insights, advice, and learning opportunities from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and industry-leading experts; and tactical training through coding workshops and breakout sessions. The event is open to all, regardless of their level of experience, professional field, or background. Register for free here. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210914005375/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Local jobs in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting pay of more than $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3000 in select locations, comprehensive benefits, and access to training programs that make these roles a springboard into a long-term career</em></p><p><em>Announcement comes ahead of Amazon's annual Career Day on September 15—a free virtual recruiting event with 1-on-1 career coaching open to all, regardless of experience level, professional field, or background</em></p><p>PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2021-- Amazon continues to provide opportunities for full-time and part-time jobs in logistics as it expands its footprint to better serve in communities where they live. Today the company announced that it is providing an additional 7,500 local employment opportunities throughout Arizona on top of the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs recently announced. The roles in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour—and up to $22.50 per hour in some locations. The company also provides full-time employees comprehensive benefits from day one, worth an additional $3.50 per hour. They include health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50% company match, up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, and Amazon's Career Choice program, in which the company will pay full college tuition for its front-line employees as part of $1.2 billion investment to expand education and skills training benefits for its U.S. workforce.</p><p>In 2021, Amazon opened a number of sites including new fulfillment and sortation centers as well as delivery stations in Arizona and the company will continues to grow its operating presence in the state. These are investments that can unlock opportunity, helping to revitalize cities and neighborhoods. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Amazon has hired over 450,000 people in the U.S., and one-in-10 hourly employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S. and was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers.</p><p>"We are proud to offer opportunities for people from a range of backgrounds, from furloughed workers to former military personnel," said Dave Clark, CEO Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "We take our responsibility as an employer seriously and want our employees to succeed and thrive. That's why we offer an average starting wage of over $18 per hour, provide a great range of comprehensive benefits—including health care coverage, parental leave, career training, and ways to save for the future—and have a team of thousands working to build a safe and inclusive work environment. Whether you're looking for a short-term job to make money for the holidays or a long-term career, you're welcome here, and we look forward to having you on our team."</p><p>Jobs are available in several cities and towns across Arizona. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply.</p><p>In addition to hiring employees for its operations, Amazon is also supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and helping to create tens of thousands of additional jobs, including many in Arizona. Amazon works with more than 2,500 Delivery Service Partners, enabling these aspiring entrepreneurs to build their own delivery companies by leveraging Amazon's experience in operations and logistics. These partners plan to hire more than 50,000 delivery associates by the end of the year. Interested applicants can find out more information here.</p><p>To help job seekers around the country, Amazon is hosting a Career Day—America's biggest recruiting event—on September 15. The free virtual event will offer 20,000 individual career-coaching sessions with Amazon recruiters to help participants land their next job, as well as thousands of additional sessions for Amazon employees looking to transition to higher-paying roles within the company or elsewhere. Attendees will have access to personalized career coaching, insights, advice, and learning opportunities from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and industry-leading experts; and tactical training through coding workshops and breakout sessions. The event is open to all, regardless of their level of experience, professional field, or background. Register for free here.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210914005375/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Announces Plans to Hire 125,000 Employees in Hundreds of Cities and Towns Across America

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Amazon Announces Plans to Hire 125,000 Employees in Hundreds of Cities and Towns Across America

09/14/2021

2021

Local jobs in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting pay of more than $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 in select locations, comprehensive benefits, and access to training programs that make these roles a springboard into a long-term career Announcement comes ahead of Amazon's annual Career Day on September 15—a free virtual recruiting event with 1-on-1 career coaching open to all, regardless of experience level, professional field, or background SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) continues to provide opportunities for full-time and part-time jobs in logistics as it expands its footprint to better serve customers in communities where they live. Today, the company announced that it is providing an additional 125,000 local employment opportunities throughout the U.S., on top of the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month. The roles in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour—and up to $22.50 per hour in some locations. The company also provides full-time employees with comprehensive benefits from day one, worth an additional $3.50 per hour. They include health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50% company match, up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, and Amazon's Career Choice program, in which the company will pay full college tuition for its front-line employees as part of a $1.2 billion investment to expand education and skills training for its U.S. workforce. "Before Amazon, I was at a car wash making $9 an hour. Then I came to Amazon and I started earning $15 an hour—it was life-changing for me," said Leonardo, an operations employee at an Amazon fulfillment center in Miami. "This is the first time in my life that I've had dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance. And now that I have it here, I feel really good." Hiring for the new roles is already underway and sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000 are available in select locations. Interested candidates can visit www.amazon.com/apply to learn more and apply. "Amazon's job creation efforts will be welcomed by job seekers across America—especially in more rural locations, which are traditionally not the focus of strong retail investment," said Neil Saunders, Managing Director, Retail, for Global Data, an intelligence and analytics research firm. "Our research has found that salaries for logistics jobs are 16% higher than shop-floor jobs, and a higher percentage of logistics roles have scope for full-time working and provide benefits such as healthcare. In essence, this expansive job creation effort will provide an injection of wealth and opportunity into local areas." In 2021, Amazon opened over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations in the U.S., and will open over 100 more buildings in September alone. These are investments that can unlock opportunity, helping to revitalize cities and neighborhoods. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Amazon has hired more than 450,000 people in the U.S., and one-in-10 hourly employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S. and was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. "We are proud to offer opportunities for people from a range of backgrounds, from furloughed workers to former military personnel," said Dave Clark, CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "We take our responsibility as an employer seriously and want our employees to succeed and thrive. That's why we offer an average starting wage of over $18 per hour, provide a great range of comprehensive benefits—including healthcare coverage, parental leave, career training, and ways to save for the future—and have a team of thousands working to build a safe and inclusive work environment. Whether you're looking for a short-term job to make money for the holidays or a long-term career, you're welcome here, and we look forward to having you on our team." Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply. Some of the states with the most roles include: • Arizona • California • Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Kentucky • Maryland • Michigan • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Texas • Washington In addition to hiring employees for its operations, Amazon is also supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and helping to create tens of thousands of additional jobs. Amazon works with more than 2,500 Delivery Service Partners, enabling these aspiring entrepreneurs to build their own delivery companies by leveraging Amazon's experience in operations and logistics. These partners plan to hire more than 50,000 delivery associates by the end of the year. Interested applicants can find out more information here. To help job seekers around the country, Amazon is hosting a Career Day—America's biggest recruiting event—on September 15. The free virtual event will offer 20,000 individual career-coaching sessions with Amazon recruiters to help participants land their next job, as well as thousands of additional sessions for Amazon employees looking to transition to higher-paying roles within the company or elsewhere. Attendees will have access to personalized career coaching, insights, advice, and learning opportunities from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and industry-leading experts, and tactical training through coding workshops and breakout sessions. The event is open to all, regardless of their level of experience, professional field, or background. Register for free here. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210914005390/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Local jobs in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting pay of more than $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 in select locations, comprehensive benefits, and access to training programs that make these roles a springboard into a long-term career</em></p><p><em>Announcement comes ahead of Amazon's annual Career Day on September 15—a free virtual recruiting event with 1-on-1 career coaching open to all, regardless of experience level, professional field, or background</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) continues to provide opportunities for full-time and part-time jobs in logistics as it expands its footprint to better serve customers in communities where they live. Today, the company announced that it is providing an additional 125,000 local employment opportunities throughout the U.S., on top of the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month. The roles in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour—and up to $22.50 per hour in some locations. The company also provides full-time employees with comprehensive benefits from day one, worth an additional $3.50 per hour. They include health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50% company match, up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, and Amazon's Career Choice program, in which the company will pay full college tuition for its front-line employees as part of a $1.2 billion investment to expand education and skills training for its U.S. workforce.</p><p>"Before Amazon, I was at a car wash making $9 an hour. Then I came to Amazon and I started earning $15 an hour—it was life-changing for me," said Leonardo, an operations employee at an Amazon fulfillment center in Miami. "This is the first time in my life that I've had dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance. And now that I have it here, I feel really good."</p><p>Hiring for the new roles is already underway and sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000 are available in select locations. Interested candidates can visit www.amazon.com/apply to learn more and apply.</p><p>"Amazon's job creation efforts will be welcomed by job seekers across America—especially in more rural locations, which are traditionally not the focus of strong retail investment," said Neil Saunders, Managing Director, Retail, for Global Data, an intelligence and analytics research firm. "Our research has found that salaries for logistics jobs are 16% higher than shop-floor jobs, and a higher percentage of logistics roles have scope for full-time working and provide benefits such as healthcare. In essence, this expansive job creation effort will provide an injection of wealth and opportunity into local areas."</p><p>In 2021, Amazon opened over 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs, and delivery stations in the U.S., and will open over 100 more buildings in September alone. These are investments that can unlock opportunity, helping to revitalize cities and neighborhoods. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Amazon has hired more than 450,000 people in the U.S., and one-in-10 hourly employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S. and was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers.</p><p>"We are proud to offer opportunities for people from a range of backgrounds, from furloughed workers to former military personnel," said Dave Clark, CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "We take our responsibility as an employer seriously and want our employees to succeed and thrive. That's why we offer an average starting wage of over $18 per hour, provide a great range of comprehensive benefits—including healthcare coverage, parental leave, career training, and ways to save for the future—and have a team of thousands working to build a safe and inclusive work environment. Whether you're looking for a short-term job to make money for the holidays or a long-term career, you're welcome here, and we look forward to having you on our team."</p><p>Jobs are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply. Some of the states with the most roles include:</p><p>• Arizona</p><p>• California</p><p>• Colorado</p><p>• Florida</p><p>• Georgia</p><p>• Illinois</p><p>• Indiana</p><p>• Kentucky</p><p>• Maryland</p><p>• Michigan</p><p>• New Jersey</p><p>• New York</p><p>• North Carolina</p><p>• Ohio</p><p>• Pennsylvania</p><p>• Tennessee</p><p>• Texas</p><p>• Washington</p><p>In addition to hiring employees for its operations, Amazon is also supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and helping to create tens of thousands of additional jobs. Amazon works with more than 2,500 Delivery Service Partners, enabling these aspiring entrepreneurs to build their own delivery companies by leveraging Amazon's experience in operations and logistics. These partners plan to hire more than 50,000 delivery associates by the end of the year. Interested applicants can find out more information here.</p><p>To help job seekers around the country, Amazon is hosting a Career Day—America's biggest recruiting event—on September 15. The free virtual event will offer 20,000 individual career-coaching sessions with Amazon recruiters to help participants land their next job, as well as thousands of additional sessions for Amazon employees looking to transition to higher-paying roles within the company or elsewhere. Attendees will have access to personalized career coaching, insights, advice, and learning opportunities from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and industry-leading experts, and tactical training through coding workshops and breakout sessions. The event is open to all, regardless of their level of experience, professional field, or background. Register for free here.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210914005390/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

AWS and Bundesliga to Debut Two New Bundesliga Match Facts for the 2021–22 European Football Season

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AWS and Bundesliga to Debut Two New Bundesliga Match Facts for the 2021–22 European Football Season

09/09/2021

2021

Shot Efficiency and Passing Profile bring the total number of advanced statistics to eight, using AWS machine learning and analytics to give fans deeper insights into the game of football SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and the German Bundesliga, Germany's top national football league, announced two new Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS that will premier as graphics during broadcasts and in the official Bundesliga app during the 2021–22 season. The first advanced stat, Shot Efficiency, compares the actual number of goals that a player or team has scored with how many goals the player or team should have scored based on the quality of their chances. The second, Passing Profile, provides deeper insights into the pass quality of a player or an entire team. Both stats will debut during Matchday 4 on September 11, 2021, featuring the faceoff between German Champion FC Bayern München and the second-place team of the previous season, RB Leipzig. For more information, videos, and blogs about each stat, visit aws.amazon.com/sports/bundesliga. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005938/en/ Passing Profile, one of the new Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS for the 21-22 season. (Graphic: Business Wire) Bundesliga Match Facts help audiences better understand nuanced aspects of the game of football, such as decision making on the pitch or what goes into exceptional player performance. Bundesliga generates the Match Facts by gathering and analyzing the match feeds from live games in real time as they're streamed into AWS. On the backend, Bundesliga uses AWS capabilities in analytics, machine learning, compute, storage, database, serverless, and media services to process and store the vast amount of data that powers these statistics, as well as to train, deploy, and scale the machine learning models used to generate predictions. Fans see the insights as graphics during broadcasts, with additional details in the official Bundesliga app. The two new Match Facts will better showcase the action on the field and give fans, coaches, players, and commentators visual support for analyzing players' and teams' performance. New Bundesliga Match Facts for the 2021–22 season powered by AWS Shot Efficiency: Football fans love to revisit and break down scoring opportunities to better celebrate or mourn key game moments. This new stat helps fans determine which players or teams best exploit their chances at scoring a goal. Itcompares the number of goals that a player or team has actually scored with the cumulative value from Expected Goals (xGoals)—an existing Bundesliga Match Fact—which is the number of goals the player or team should have scored based on the quality of their attempted shots. The difference between these two values is the Shot Efficiency number. If the value is negative (shown on TV by a red arrow pointing down), the player or team has scored fewer goals than would have been expected. If the value is positive (green arrow up), the player or team exceeded the expected value. For the first time, each player's efficiency can be objectively assessed based on the overall quality of shots and the number of goals scored. For example, this advanced stat can compare two strikers who scored the same number of goals after 10 matchdays to determine which player is converting goals in challenging versus easy situations. Commentators can also use the stat, for instance, to analyze if players have a high number of goals because they are well supported by their teammates or because they exploit openings in the defense. Passing Profile: Fans often put themselves into a player's shoes and compare the choices they might have made in a given situation to what the player actually did. This new stat helps fans understand how players think and decide where to pass the ball. It also provides deeper insights into the pass quality and pass strength of players and teams, including which passing decisions they prioritize, such as an offensive pass, passing the ball back, or opening up play with a long ball. Before Passing Profile, the effectiveness of player passing was measured primarily by the number of passes that successfully reach a player's target; now, with Passing Profile, it is possible to assess the quality of passes too, accounting for pass difficulty. For instance, by looking at how many opponents press the recipient and passer, how high the ball is in the air, and how many opponents were positioned between the recipient and passer, the stat calculates the pass difficulty rating. It also offers further insights into the passing behavior of a player or team by identifying the number of long and short passes, pass direction, and the type of passes a player favors. To develop these stats, machine learning models trained on Amazon SageMaker (AWS's service that enables data scientists and developers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly) analyzed thousands of video hours of previous Bundesliga seasons. In the case of Shot Efficiency, Bundesliga trained its machine learning models on a dataset of more than 40,000 historical shots on goal, which includes features derived from player positional data, such as distance to goal, angle to goal, player speed, number of defenders in the line of a shot, and goalkeeper coverage. In the case of Passing Profile, Bundesliga analyzed video of nearly 2 million passes and used that data to construct an algorithm that computes a difficulty score for each pass at any moment, evaluating characteristics such as distance to the receiver, the number of defending players in between, and pressure on a player. Once computed, Bundesliga aggregates difficulty scores for each player and team to form a passing profile. "Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS allow us to give fans more insight into the game of football, broadcasters more interesting stories to tell, and coaches and teams more data to excel at their game. Last year, the reception for Bundesliga Match Facts around the world was very positive, and we will continue to raise the bar and innovate on these analytics using machine learning to make them even better. The two new stats for this season give fans a view into player efficiency that hasn't been achieved before, and we are still just at the beginning of our relationship with AWS. I'm excited to see how technology will continue to evolve the fan experience and the game," said Andreas Heyden, Executive Vice President of Digital Innovations for DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) Group. "Teams, leagues, broadcasters, and their partners from across the sports world are using AWS to build data-driven solutions and elevate the fan experience. We're excited to continue our work with Bundesliga to connect with their fans in a way they haven't been able to before this collaboration," said Klaus Buerg, General Manager for AWS Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL. "Through the work we've accomplished with Bundesliga in creating eight Bundesliga Match Facts in a short period of time, we are giving fans a new way to appreciate player speed, field positioning, goals, passing, and shot efficiency, creating even more excitement in watching the game." These two new Match Facts join Speed Alert, Goal Probability, xGoals, Most Pressed Player, Attacking Zones, and Average Positions: Trends to bring the total number of insights available for Bundesliga fans to eight. Information on all of these statistics can be found at aws.amazon.com/sports/bundesliga/. Football fans also can follow all of the latest Bundesliga action on Bundesliga.com and via the official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels. About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About the Bundesliga The Bundesliga is the top professional association football league in Germany. The league was established in 1963 and comprises 18 teams which operate on a system of promotion and relegation with the Bundesliga 2. The Bundesliga is broadcast on television in over 200 countries and is operated by the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005938/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services

<p><em>Shot Efficiency and Passing Profile bring the total number of advanced statistics to eight, using AWS machine learning and analytics to give fans deeper insights into the game of football</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and the German Bundesliga, Germany's top national football league, announced two new Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS that will premier as graphics during broadcasts and in the official Bundesliga app during the 2021–22 season. The first advanced stat, Shot Efficiency, compares the actual number of goals that a player or team has scored with how many goals the player or team should have scored based on the quality of their chances. The second, Passing Profile, provides deeper insights into the pass quality of a player or an entire team. Both stats will debut during Matchday 4 on September 11, 2021, featuring the faceoff between German Champion FC Bayern München and the second-place team of the previous season, RB Leipzig. For more information, videos, and blogs about each stat, visit aws.amazon.com/sports/bundesliga.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005938/en/</p><div><p>Passing Profile, one of the new Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS for the 21-22 season. (Graphic: Business Wire)</p></div><p>Bundesliga Match Facts help audiences better understand nuanced aspects of the game of football, such as decision making on the pitch or what goes into exceptional player performance. Bundesliga generates the Match Facts by gathering and analyzing the match feeds from live games in real time as they're streamed into AWS. On the backend, Bundesliga uses AWS capabilities in analytics, machine learning, compute, storage, database, serverless, and media services to process and store the vast amount of data that powers these statistics, as well as to train, deploy, and scale the machine learning models used to generate predictions. Fans see the insights as graphics during broadcasts, with additional details in the official Bundesliga app. The two new Match Facts will better showcase the action on the field and give fans, coaches, players, and commentators visual support for analyzing players' and teams' performance.</p><p>New Bundesliga Match Facts for the 2021–22 season powered by AWS</p><ul><li>Shot Efficiency: Football fans love to revisit and break down scoring opportunities to better celebrate or mourn key game moments. This new stat helps fans determine which players or teams best exploit their chances at scoring a goal. Itcompares the number of goals that a player or team has actually scored with the cumulative value from Expected Goals (xGoals)—an existing Bundesliga Match Fact—which is the number of goals the player or team should have scored based on the quality of their attempted shots. The difference between these two values is the Shot Efficiency number. If the value is negative (shown on TV by a red arrow pointing down), the player or team has scored fewer goals than would have been expected. If the value is positive (green arrow up), the player or team exceeded the expected value. For the first time, each player's efficiency can be objectively assessed based on the overall quality of shots and the number of goals scored. For example, this advanced stat can compare two strikers who scored the same number of goals after 10 matchdays to determine which player is converting goals in challenging versus easy situations. Commentators can also use the stat, for instance, to analyze if players have a high number of goals because they are well supported by their teammates or because they exploit openings in the defense.</li></ul><ul><li>Passing Profile: Fans often put themselves into a player's shoes and compare the choices they might have made in a given situation to what the player actually did. This new stat helps fans understand how players think and decide where to pass the ball. It also provides deeper insights into the pass quality and pass strength of players and teams, including which passing decisions they prioritize, such as an offensive pass, passing the ball back, or opening up play with a long ball. Before Passing Profile, the effectiveness of player passing was measured primarily by the number of passes that successfully reach a player's target; now, with Passing Profile, it is possible to assess the quality of passes too, accounting for pass difficulty. For instance, by looking at how many opponents press the recipient and passer, how high the ball is in the air, and how many opponents were positioned between the recipient and passer, the stat calculates the pass difficulty rating. It also offers further insights into the passing behavior of a player or team by identifying the number of long and short passes, pass direction, and the type of passes a player favors.</li></ul><p>To develop these stats, machine learning models trained on Amazon SageMaker (AWS's service that enables data scientists and developers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly) analyzed thousands of video hours of previous Bundesliga seasons. In the case of Shot Efficiency, Bundesliga trained its machine learning models on a dataset of more than 40,000 historical shots on goal, which includes features derived from player positional data, such as distance to goal, angle to goal, player speed, number of defenders in the line of a shot, and goalkeeper coverage. In the case of Passing Profile, Bundesliga analyzed video of nearly 2 million passes and used that data to construct an algorithm that computes a difficulty score for each pass at any moment, evaluating characteristics such as distance to the receiver, the number of defending players in between, and pressure on a player. Once computed, Bundesliga aggregates difficulty scores for each player and team to form a passing profile.</p><p>"Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS allow us to give fans more insight into the game of football, broadcasters more interesting stories to tell, and coaches and teams more data to excel at their game. Last year, the reception for Bundesliga Match Facts around the world was very positive, and we will continue to raise the bar and innovate on these analytics using machine learning to make them even better. The two new stats for this season give fans a view into player efficiency that hasn't been achieved before, and we are still just at the beginning of our relationship with AWS. I'm excited to see how technology will continue to evolve the fan experience and the game," said Andreas Heyden, Executive Vice President of Digital Innovations for DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) Group.</p><p>"Teams, leagues, broadcasters, and their partners from across the sports world are using AWS to build data-driven solutions and elevate the fan experience. We're excited to continue our work with Bundesliga to connect with their fans in a way they haven't been able to before this collaboration," said Klaus Buerg, General Manager for AWS Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL. "Through the work we've accomplished with Bundesliga in creating eight Bundesliga Match Facts in a short period of time, we are giving fans a new way to appreciate player speed, field positioning, goals, passing, and shot efficiency, creating even more excitement in watching the game."</p><p>These two new Match Facts join Speed Alert, Goal Probability, xGoals, Most Pressed Player, Attacking Zones, and Average Positions: Trends to bring the total number of insights available for Bundesliga fans to eight. Information on all of these statistics can be found at aws.amazon.com/sports/bundesliga/. Football fans also can follow all of the latest Bundesliga action on Bundesliga.com and via the official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels.</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About the Bundesliga</p><p>The Bundesliga is the top professional association football league in Germany. The league was established in 1963 and comprises 18 teams which operate on a system of promotion and relegation with the Bundesliga 2. The Bundesliga is broadcast on television in over 200 countries and is operated by the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005938/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services</p>

Amazon to Pay Full College Tuition for Its Front-Line Employees as Part of $1.2 Billion Investment in Education and Skills Training for U.S. Workforce

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Amazon's more than 750,000 operations employees in the U.S. are eligible for fully funded college tuition, including cost of classes, books, and fees Company adds three new skills training programs for employees to help them transition into jobs as data center technology technicians, IT engineers, and user experience designers—Amazon employees now have access to nine education and skills training programs, all 100% funded by the company The Amazon-Gallup American Upskilling Study finds that 70% of American workers would switch to a new job if offered free skills training opportunities SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to expand the education and skills training benefits it offers to its U.S. employees with a total investment of $1.2 billion by 2025. Through its popular Career Choice program, the company will fund full college tuition, as well as high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency certifications for its front-line employees—including those who have been at the company for just three months. Amazon is also adding three new education programs to provide employees with the opportunity to learn skills within data center maintenance and technology, IT, and user experience and research design. "Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S., and we know that investing in free skills training for our teams can have a huge impact for hundreds of thousands of families across the country. We launched Career Choice almost ten years ago to help remove the biggest barriers to continuing education—time and money—and we are now expanding it even further to pay full tuition and add several new fields of study," said Dave Clark, CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "This new investment builds on years of experience supporting employees in growing their careers, including some unique initiatives like building more than 110 on-site classrooms for our employees in Amazon fulfillment centers across 37 states. Today, over 50,000 Amazon employees around the world have already participated in Career Choice and we've seen first-hand how it can transform their lives." Starting in January, Amazon front-line employees will have access to even more education benefits through Career Choice: Funding for College Tuition. More than 750,000 operations employees across the U.S. will be eligible to have their full college tuition paid for at hundreds of education partners across the country. In addition to funding associate and bachelor's degrees, Amazon's Career Choice will also fund high school completion, GEDs, and ESL proficiency certifications. Pre-Paid Fees. Amazon will pay employees' tuition and fees in advance rather than offering reimbursement after coursework completion, ensuring employees don't need existing funds to start accessing the education options they want. Limitless Learning. Amazon front-line employees will have access to annual funds for education as long as they remain at the company, with no limit to the number of years they can benefit. Fast Starts. All 750,000 U.S. hourly employees are eligible to participate in Career Choice 90 days after starting at Amazon. This makes all 400,000 employees who joined the company since the start of the pandemic eligible to access Amazon-funded education opportunities. "I worked in a warehouse setting for years but knew I wanted to help people and had been curious about healthcare. In just nine months, I became a certified clinical medical assistant while working at Amazon in Tracy, California, thanks to Career Choice," said former Amazon operations employee and Career Choice graduate Patricia Soto. "A career in healthcare would have been difficult to obtain without tuition support from Amazon and an internship opportunity to apply my new skills." Additional New Skills Training Programs In addition to the expanded Career Choice benefits, Amazon is also launching three new upskilling programs—all tuition-free for participants—to provide even more career-advancement opportunities for its employees: AWS Grow Our Own Talent offers on-the-job training and job placement opportunities to Amazon employees and entry-level candidates with nontraditional backgrounds. The training will help them pursue roles to innovate within Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers and safely deliver high-quality cloud computing services to customers. Participating employees are hired into roles like data center technicians and operations technicians, and complete in-person, on-the-job training for up to six months. Surge2IT is designed to help entry-level IT employees across Amazon's operations network pursue careers in higher-paying technical roles through self-paced learning resources. The course helps employees develop the skills necessary to advance their career in the information technology field, such as supporting the Amazon Robotics picking and stowing technology. Participants who complete the course and move up at Amazon can make an additional $10,000 a year. The User Experience Design and Research Apprenticeship programcombines instructor-led training and real-world experience in a one-year program that offers employees the opportunity to learn and develop skills in research and design on teams across Amazon, including Prime Video, Alexa, AWS, and Amazon Fashion. Graduates are ready for jobs that help improve the experience of Amazon customers, from making payments easier on Amazon sites to designing features that make devices more accessible. "Today, there are not enough workers to fill every open job in the United States, which means that businesses are struggling to hire—especially for roles that require specific or technical skill sets," said U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Senior Vice President Cheryl Oldham. "When large employers like Amazon commit to investing in their people through upskilling programs, especially in technical fields, it helps to ensure that the business community has access to a workforce pipeline that meets their needs today and in the future. At the Chamber Foundation, we work with employers across the country to pursue solutions that ensure American workers have the right skills to best support and grow our economy and we applaud Amazon for the investment they're making in the workforce." Upskilling 2025 Two years ago, Amazon announced Upskilling 2025, a $700 million commitment to train 100,000 U.S. employees by 2025 to help them transition into in-demand, higher-paying jobs. Since the launch of Upskilling 2025 in 2019, more than 70,000 employees have participated in one of Amazon's nine upskilling programs. With today's additional investment and expanded education benefits for employees, the company is more than tripling its original pledge – with plans to invest $1.2 billion in these programs and provide free skills training to 300,000 employees over the next four years, the equivalent of more than 30% of the company's current workforce in the U.S. Amazon has seen a surge in applications to participate in education programs since the start of the pandemic, reflecting increased interest from employees to fortify their skillsets. Amazon Technical Academy, an upskilling program that helps Amazon employees from all backgrounds become software engineers in nine months, received thousands of applications, with interest increasing 460% over the past 18 months. To accommodate a surge in demand, Amazon scaled all of its upskilling programs, adapting to work-from-home schedules, and welcoming more participants by pivoting from in-person to virtual training. In addition to the new and expanded programs outlined above, Amazon employees have free access to the following skills training programs: Amazon Technical Academy trains employees from across the company to become Amazon software engineers. The nine-month-long internal training program does not require a computer science background or a degree. Amazon Technical Academy has placed 98% of its graduates into software development engineer roles within Amazon, with their salary and compensation packages increasing an average of 93% as a result. This year more than 40% of Amazon Technical Academy graduates came from Amazon's operations network. The Amazon Technical Apprenticeship program creates paths to technical jobs, primarily for veterans and military spouses looking to transition into technical professions. Amazon currently employs over 40,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses across multiple businesses and recently announced plans to hire 100,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2024. AWS Training and Certifications offers Amazon employees access to more than 500 free digital courses to build cloud computing knowledge. As part of this program, AWS Tech U offers an accelerated 48-week career-development program that blends project-based learning and on-the-job training to help early-career employees in technical fields advance their skills. Machine Learning University is a state-of-the-art training program curated and delivered by Amazon employees. It helps employees with a background in technology and coding gain graduate-level skills in machine learning and AI to solve customer problems. Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program participants learn the skills and technical knowledge needed to pursue a technical maintenance role supporting Amazon's robotics technology. Hundreds of Amazon apprentices have earned nearly 3,000 certifications to date. Upon completion of their apprenticeship, participants could make an additional $16,000 on average each year in their new roles at Amazon. To explore Amazon's full roster of education and skills training programs, visit: http://aboutamazon.com/upskilling2025. The American Upskilling Study Amazon's new investment in free access to education programs for employees comes as the first-ever Amazon-Gallup American Upskilling Study shows how access to skills training can help companies recruit more workers and help workers build skills for rewarding careers. The analysis found that U.S. workers who completed upskilling programs over the past year have seen an average salary increase of 8.6%—the equivalent of an additional $8,000 in their annual earnings. The expectation of this salary boost, along with new skills that will help employees move into more technical and resilient industries, have made access to upskilling opportunities one of the most sought-after employee benefits by American workers right now. Currently, 70% of workers interested in upskilling say they would switch to a new job if offered free skills training. For young adults entering the labor market, employer-funded upskilling is more important than paid vacation time. To access the full findings of the new Amazon-Gallup study, click here. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005768/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>Amazon's more than 750,000 operations employees in the U.S. are eligible for fully funded college tuition, </em><em>including cost of classes, books, and fees</em></p><p><em>Company adds three new skills training programs for employees to help them transition into jobs as data center technology technicians, IT engineers, and user experience designers—Amazon employees now have access to nine education </em><em>and skills training programs, all 100% funded by the company</em></p><p><em>The Amazon-Gallup American Upskilling Study finds that 70% of American workers would switch to a </em><em>new job if offered free skills training opportunities</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to expand the education and skills training benefits it offers to its U.S. employees with a total investment of $1.2 billion by 2025. Through its popular Career Choice program, the company will fund full college tuition, as well as high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency certifications for its front-line employees—including those who have been at the company for just three months. Amazon is also adding three new education programs to provide employees with the opportunity to learn skills within data center maintenance and technology, IT, and user experience and research design.</p><p>"Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S., and we know that investing in free skills training for our teams can have a huge impact for hundreds of thousands of families across the country. We launched Career Choice almost ten years ago to help remove the biggest barriers to continuing education—time and money—and we are now expanding it even further to pay full tuition and add several new fields of study," said Dave Clark, CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "This new investment builds on years of experience supporting employees in growing their careers, including some unique initiatives like building more than 110 on-site classrooms for our employees in Amazon fulfillment centers across 37 states. Today, over 50,000 Amazon employees around the world have already participated in Career Choice and we've seen first-hand how it can transform their lives."</p><p>Starting in January, Amazon front-line employees will have access to even more education benefits through Career Choice:</p><ul><li>Funding for College Tuition. More than 750,000 operations employees across the U.S. will be eligible to have their full college tuition paid for at hundreds of education partners across the country. In addition to funding associate and bachelor's degrees, Amazon's Career Choice will also fund high school completion, GEDs, and ESL proficiency certifications.</li><li>Pre-Paid Fees. Amazon will pay employees' tuition and fees in advance rather than offering reimbursement after coursework completion, ensuring employees don't need existing funds to start accessing the education options they want.</li><li>Limitless Learning. Amazon front-line employees will have access to annual funds for education as long as they remain at the company, with no limit to the number of years they can benefit.</li><li>Fast Starts. All 750,000 U.S. hourly employees are eligible to participate in Career Choice 90 days after starting at Amazon. This makes all 400,000 employees who joined the company since the start of the pandemic eligible to access Amazon-funded education opportunities.</li></ul><p>"I worked in a warehouse setting for years but knew I wanted to help people and had been curious about healthcare. In just nine months, I became a certified clinical medical assistant while working at Amazon in Tracy, California, thanks to Career Choice," said former Amazon operations employee and Career Choice graduate Patricia Soto. "A career in healthcare would have been difficult to obtain without tuition support from Amazon and an internship opportunity to apply my new skills."</p><p>Additional New Skills Training Programs</p><p>In addition to the expanded Career Choice benefits, Amazon is also launching three new upskilling programs—all tuition-free for participants—to provide even more career-advancement opportunities for its employees:</p><ul><li>AWS Grow Our Own Talent offers on-the-job training and job placement opportunities to Amazon employees and entry-level candidates with nontraditional backgrounds. The training will help them pursue roles to innovate within Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers and safely deliver high-quality cloud computing services to customers. Participating employees are hired into roles like data center technicians and operations technicians, and complete in-person, on-the-job training for up to six months.</li><li>Surge2IT is designed to help entry-level IT employees across Amazon's operations network pursue careers in higher-paying technical roles through self-paced learning resources. The course helps employees develop the skills necessary to advance their career in the information technology field, such as supporting the Amazon Robotics picking and stowing technology. Participants who complete the course and move up at Amazon can make an additional $10,000 a year.</li><li>The User Experience Design and Research Apprenticeship programcombines instructor-led training and real-world experience in a one-year program that offers employees the opportunity to learn and develop skills in research and design on teams across Amazon, including Prime Video, Alexa, AWS, and Amazon Fashion. Graduates are ready for jobs that help improve the experience of Amazon customers, from making payments easier on Amazon sites to designing features that make devices more accessible.</li></ul><p>"Today, there are not enough workers to fill every open job in the United States, which means that businesses are struggling to hire—especially for roles that require specific or technical skill sets," said U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Senior Vice President Cheryl Oldham. "When large employers like Amazon commit to investing in their people through upskilling programs, especially in technical fields, it helps to ensure that the business community has access to a workforce pipeline that meets their needs today and in the future. At the Chamber Foundation, we work with employers across the country to pursue solutions that ensure American workers have the right skills to best support and grow our economy and we applaud Amazon for the investment they're making in the workforce."</p><p>Upskilling 2025</p><p>Two years ago, Amazon announced Upskilling 2025, a $700 million commitment to train 100,000 U.S. employees by 2025 to help them transition into in-demand, higher-paying jobs. Since the launch of Upskilling 2025 in 2019, more than 70,000 employees have participated in one of Amazon's nine upskilling programs. With today's additional investment and expanded education benefits for employees, the company is more than tripling its original pledge – with plans to invest $1.2 billion in these programs and provide free skills training to 300,000 employees over the next four years, the equivalent of more than 30% of the company's current workforce in the U.S.</p><p>Amazon has seen a surge in applications to participate in education programs since the start of the pandemic, reflecting increased interest from employees to fortify their skillsets. Amazon Technical Academy, an upskilling program that helps Amazon employees from all backgrounds become software engineers in nine months, received thousands of applications, with interest increasing 460% over the past 18 months. To accommodate a surge in demand, Amazon scaled all of its upskilling programs, adapting to work-from-home schedules, and welcoming more participants by pivoting from in-person to virtual training. In addition to the new and expanded programs outlined above, Amazon employees have free access to the following skills training programs:</p><ul><li>Amazon Technical Academy trains employees from across the company to become Amazon software engineers. The nine-month-long internal training program does not require a computer science background or a degree. Amazon Technical Academy has placed 98% of its graduates into software development engineer roles within Amazon, with their salary and compensation packages increasing an average of 93% as a result. This year more than 40% of Amazon Technical Academy graduates came from Amazon's operations network.</li><li>The Amazon Technical Apprenticeship program creates paths to technical jobs, primarily for veterans and military spouses looking to transition into technical professions. Amazon currently employs over 40,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses across multiple businesses and recently announced plans to hire 100,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2024.</li><li>AWS Training and Certifications offers Amazon employees access to more than 500 free digital courses to build cloud computing knowledge. As part of this program, AWS Tech U offers an accelerated 48-week career-development program that blends project-based learning and on-the-job training to help early-career employees in technical fields advance their skills.</li><li>Machine Learning University is a state-of-the-art training program curated and delivered by Amazon employees. It helps employees with a background in technology and coding gain graduate-level skills in machine learning and AI to solve customer problems.</li><li>Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program participants learn the skills and technical knowledge needed to pursue a technical maintenance role supporting Amazon's robotics technology. Hundreds of Amazon apprentices have earned nearly 3,000 certifications to date. Upon completion of their apprenticeship, participants could make an additional $16,000 on average each year in their new roles at Amazon.</li></ul><p>To explore Amazon's full roster of education and skills training programs, visit: http://aboutamazon.com/upskilling2025.</p><p>The American Upskilling Study</p><p>Amazon's new investment in free access to education programs for employees comes as the first-ever Amazon-Gallup American Upskilling Study shows how access to skills training can help companies recruit more workers and help workers build skills for rewarding careers. The analysis found that U.S. workers who completed upskilling programs over the past year have seen an average salary increase of 8.6%—the equivalent of an additional $8,000 in their annual earnings.</p><p>The expectation of this salary boost, along with new skills that will help employees move into more technical and resilient industries, have made access to upskilling opportunities one of the most sought-after employee benefits by American workers right now. Currently, 70% of workers interested in upskilling say they would switch to a new job if offered free skills training. For young adults entering the labor market, employer-funded upskilling is more important than paid vacation time.</p><p>To access the full findings of the new Amazon-Gallup study, click here.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005768/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon and Best Buy Announce New Fire TV Smart TVs from Pioneer and Toshiba

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Pioneer is back with 4K UHD smart TVs with Fire TV built-in with stunning picture clarity Toshiba to deliver upcoming series of far-field smart TVs with Fire TV with Alexa hands-free voice SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon and Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) today announced a new lineup of smart TVs with Fire TV built-in from Pioneer and an upcoming Toshiba series featuring far-field voice. Both series are optimized for Fire TV's content-forward approach to entertainment and the always-available intelligence of Alexa to deliver a truly smart TV experience for the living room. "Fire TV's vision is to unite the best hardware, software, and Alexa voice control to make entertainment simple, delightful, and affordable," said Daniel Rausch, Vice President, Amazon Entertainment Devices and Services. "Today, we're thrilled that Best Buy is bringing Pioneer back to the TV space and helping Toshiba to showcase the power of far-field voice – all with Fire TV built-in." "We're excited to continue our work with Amazon to bring our customers new Fire TVs from Pioneer and Toshiba," said Luke Motschenbacher, Category Officer at Best Buy. "The new lineup gives our customers even more options to get the latest technology that fits their needs." The Fire TV relationship between Best Buy and Amazon started in 2018 with the introduction of 18 smart TV models from Toshiba and Insignia. Today, the companies offer more than 80 different smart TVs with Fire TV built-in in the U.S. and Canada. Over the past three years, customers have purchased millions of Insignia and Toshiba smart TVs with Fire TV, with an average rating of 4.4 stars on Amazon.com. This year customers also purchased a record-setting number of Fire TV smart TVs, from brands including Toshiba and Insignia, during Prime Day and the two weeks leading up to this year's event. Pioneer continues to innovate with a 4K UHD smart TV with Fire TV lineup The Pioneer smart TV with Fire TV lineup is a new addition to the Fire TV family of devices and delivers a stunning TV viewing experience in 4K Ultra HD for impeccable clarity, contrasts, and colors across 43" and 50" model sizes. The Pioneer series will feature picture-in-picture functionalityi* and High Dynamic Range specs such as HDR10 and Dolby Vision. For audio, the series features multi-room music capabilities and surround-sound experiences through DTS Virtual X. With the included Voice Remote with Alexa, customers can use their voice to discover and watch over one million movies and TV episodes from leading apps and easily manage picture and sound settings across the series. Toshiba invests in delivering new far-field TV series Best Buy will also deliver an all-new series of Toshiba smart TVs with Fire TV that utilize far-field voice natively through a 4-array microphone built into the TVs. Customers will be able to enjoy the benefits of Alexa hands-free on the Toshiba series, allowing for voice interactions from across the room. Alexa helps you get more out of your TV—view and control connected devices, get tailored content recommendations, watch the latest entertainment on your favorite apps on your biggest screen, and more. The series, expected by Spring 2022, will also deliver high-end picture quality in large format sizes (55", 65" & 75") and will include motion processing and local dimming. Additional details will be announced in the coming months. Availability The Pioneer series will be available in 43" and 50" at Amazon and Best Buy. The 43" will begin shipping in late September and the 50" will ship early November in the United States and Canada. Customers who purchase their Fire TV smart TVs on Amazon can conveniently pick them up at their local Best Buy store. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Best Buy At Best Buy, our purpose is to enrich lives through technology. We do that by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers' everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. We have nearly 1,000 stores and about 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada. i With compatible devices View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005580/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Pioneer is back with 4K UHD smart TVs with Fire TV built-in with stunning picture clarity</em></p><p><em>Toshiba to deliver upcoming series of far-field smart TVs with Fire TV with Alexa hands-free voice</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon and Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) today announced a new lineup of smart TVs with Fire TV built-in from Pioneer and an upcoming Toshiba series featuring far-field voice. Both series are optimized for Fire TV's content-forward approach to entertainment and the always-available intelligence of Alexa to deliver a truly smart TV experience for the living room.</p><p>"Fire TV's vision is to unite the best hardware, software, and Alexa voice control to make entertainment simple, delightful, and affordable," said Daniel Rausch, Vice President, Amazon Entertainment Devices and Services. "Today, we're thrilled that Best Buy is bringing Pioneer back to the TV space and helping Toshiba to showcase the power of far-field voice – all with Fire TV built-in."</p><p>"We're excited to continue our work with Amazon to bring our customers new Fire TVs from Pioneer and Toshiba," said Luke Motschenbacher, Category Officer at Best Buy. "The new lineup gives our customers even more options to get the latest technology that fits their needs."</p><p>The Fire TV relationship between Best Buy and Amazon started in 2018 with the introduction of 18 smart TV models from Toshiba and Insignia. Today, the companies offer more than 80 different smart TVs with Fire TV built-in in the U.S. and Canada. Over the past three years, customers have purchased millions of Insignia and Toshiba smart TVs with Fire TV, with an average rating of 4.4 stars on Amazon.com. This year customers also purchased a record-setting number of Fire TV smart TVs, from brands including Toshiba and Insignia, during Prime Day and the two weeks leading up to this year's event.</p><p>Pioneer continues to innovate with a 4K UHD smart TV with Fire TV lineup</p><p>The Pioneer smart TV with Fire TV lineup is a new addition to the Fire TV family of devices and delivers a stunning TV viewing experience in 4K Ultra HD for impeccable clarity, contrasts, and colors across 43" and 50" model sizes. The Pioneer series will feature picture-in-picture functionalityⁱ* and High Dynamic Range specs such as HDR10 and Dolby Vision. For audio, the series features multi-room music capabilities and surround-sound experiences through DTS Virtual X. With the included Voice Remote with Alexa, customers can use their voice to discover and watch over one million movies and TV episodes from leading apps and easily manage picture and sound settings across the series.</p><p>Toshiba invests in delivering new far-field TV series</p><p>Best Buy will also deliver an all-new series of Toshiba smart TVs with Fire TV that utilize far-field voice natively through a 4-array microphone built into the TVs. Customers will be able to enjoy the benefits of Alexa hands-free on the Toshiba series, allowing for voice interactions from across the room. Alexa helps you get more out of your TV—view and control connected devices, get tailored content recommendations, watch the latest entertainment on your favorite apps on your biggest screen, and more.</p><p>The series, expected by Spring 2022, will also deliver high-end picture quality in large format sizes (55", 65" &amp; 75") and will include motion processing and local dimming. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.</p><p>Availability</p><p>The Pioneer series will be available in 43" and 50" at Amazon and Best Buy. The 43" will begin shipping in late September and the 50" will ship early November in the United States and Canada.</p><p>Customers who purchase their Fire TV smart TVs on Amazon can conveniently pick them up at their local Best Buy store.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Best Buy</p><p>At Best Buy, our purpose is to enrich lives through technology. We do that by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers' everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. We have nearly 1,000 stores and about 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada.</p><p>ⁱ With compatible devices</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005580/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Introducing the All-New Fire TV Family—Including the First Ever Amazon-Built TVs

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Fire TV Omni Series Smart TVs with 4K Ultra HD features hands-free voice control—ask Alexa to tune to the ballgame, play newly released movies, find your favorite TV shows, and more Fire TV 4-Series brings brilliant 4K Ultra HD picture quality at affordable prices Fire TV Stick 4K Max is 40% more powerful and the first Fire TV streaming stick to support Wi-Fi 6 for smoother 4K streaming and cloud gaming New Alexa features make your TV smarter—get tailored content recommendations, manage smart home devices, start a video call, and more SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced an all-new lineup of Fire TV devices with its first-ever Amazon-built smart TVs, the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and 4-Series smart TVs, and the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005584/en/ Amazon's Fire TV Omni Series, the first ever Amazon-built smart TV (Graphic: Business Wire) "We've reimagined what a TV can do by building it with two of our most popular experiences at the core—the intelligent always-available power of far-field Alexa, and Fire TV's content-forward approach to entertainment," said Daniel Rausch, Vice President, Amazon Entertainment Devices and Services. "Our new Fire TV Omni Series smart TVs, with hands-free access to Alexa, make controlling your TV faster, simpler, and more natural." Amazon Fire TV Omni Series: Alexa hands-free voice control with 4K Ultra HD, and Dolby Digital Plus—starting at $409.99 Far-field smart TVs with lifelike picture quality The Fire TV Omni Series (www.amazon.com/firetvomniseries) delivers world-class entertainment, powerful smart home controls, and far-field voice controls so you can talk to Alexa from across the room. It is available in 43", 50", 55", 65", and 75" model sizes, with 4K Ultra HD (UHD) resolution, as well as support for HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus. The 65" and 75" models feature a slim bezel that blends seamlessly into your home décor and added support for Dolby Vision. Hands-free voice improves entertainment The Fire TV Omni Series integrates the Fire TV experience and far-field voice technology directly into the TV, providing an all-in-one entertainment device for streaming, cable TV, music, gaming, and more. Hands-free Alexa voice controls are always available whether the TV is on or off or when using an HDMI input. Simply ask Alexa to tune to your favorite show and you will jump right into the program you're looking for, without needing to remember which channel name, streaming service or input device to switch to. You can also use voice to control playback, closed captions, and brightness, and manage TV or soundbar volume, switch inputs, and more. In addition, set up a routine so when you say, "Alexa, kick off my day," your Fire TV and smart lights turn on, and Alexa will share the weather, read your calendar, and tune to the news on live TV. Fire TV Omni Series also makes it incredibly simple to get great sound with devices you already have in your home. With Fire TV Omni Series and Alexa Home Theater, you can wirelessly connect Echo devices such as the Echo Studio for Dolby Atmos, or pair other Echo smart speakers for immersive sound. Your Alexa Home Theater experience works across any compatible device connected to Fire TV Omni Series, including cable boxes, gaming consoles, or antenna sources. Smarter content discovery New Alexa features will make it even easier and more natural to find great content, without picking up the remote: "Alexa, what should I watch?": Need a new source for great movie and TV recommendations? Alexa Conversations for Fire TV allows you to ask Alexa for a recommendation just like you would a friend or movie expert. Alexa offers tailored TV show and movie recommendations from your favorite streaming apps like Prime Video, allowing you to refine searches by genre, actors, award-winning movies, and more, all from the comfort of your couch. "Alexa, what should I watch?" will launch in beta this year. "Alexa, Play Something" from Netflix: Exclusively available on Fire TV and debuting this Fall, Netflix is making it easier to find something to watch. Netflix members love the "Play Something" feature today, and soon you can simply say, "Alexa, Play Something on Netflix" from the Fire TV home screen and Netflix will launch a show or movie you might enjoy. "Alexa, play TikTok": Fire TV was the first to support TikTok videos on streaming media players in the UK, Germany and France, and soon, you'll be able to access TikTok content in the U.S. and Canada. No more huddling around a cell phone to see the latest viral video—from your Fire TV, you can view and discover TikTok feeds and use AutoPlay, which will serve a continuous content feed without interruptions. Just say, "Alexa, play TikTok" to get started. Discover more with X-Ray on Prime Video: X-ray is an exclusive feature on Prime Video that helps you learn more about what (or who) you're watching on Fire TV. While watching Cinderella, just ask Alexa for information in the moment, such as "Alexa, who is this actor?" to see details about the actors in that scene appear at the bottom of your screen. You can also get bios, filmographies, facts, trivia, character backstories, photo galleries, bonus video content, and more, so you don't have to pick up your phone. Deeper smart home integration The Fire TV Omni Series also provides powerful smart home experiences like Live View Picture-in-Picture, which allows you to check your smart cameras without interrupting your TV viewing, and shows your Ring video doorbell view when someone is at the door. Later this year, the all-new smart home dashboard will allow you to view and control connected devices throughout the home. You can check if a device is on or off, control the device and its smart home group by voice, and view a new row on Fire TV that is specifically dedicated to your smart cameras. If you are using the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, a simple press of the Alexa button will slide out a shortcut panel at the bottom of the screen, where you can access smart home controls, communications, weather, news, and more. Simple video communications with Alexa Calling and Zoom If you're looking to stay in touch with friends and family you can use Alexa Calling directly from the largest screen in your home - all without picking up a remote. To start video calling from your living room, simply plug in a webcam. For the first time on any smart TV, Zoom video calling will also be available later this year on the Fire TV Omni Series. Amazon Fire TV 4-Series: 4K smart TVs with brilliant picture quality at affordable prices—starting at $369.99 Beautiful 4K streaming at great value The Fire TV 4-Series (www.amazon.com/firetv4series) combines 4K UHD resolution with HDR10 and HLG for beautiful picture quality on 4K TV shows and movies. The lineup includes 43", 50", and 55" model sizes, and features a fully-integrated Fire TV experience that is always adding new features, smart home capabilities, and more. The Fire TV 4-Series supports many of the same Alexa experiences as the Fire TV Omni Series, which you can access by using the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: 4K Ultra HD streaming media player with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Wi-Fi 6 support—$54.99 Our best streaming stick yet Fire TV Stick 4K is the best-selling streaming media player in the United States, and the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max (www.amazon.com/firetvstick4kmax) is even better. It includes many of the new Alexa voice features, 40% more power than Fire TV Stick 4K, a new quad-core 1.8GHz processer, and 2GB of RAM, so your apps start faster and navigation is more fluid. It is the only streaming media device that supports Wi-Fi 6 under $179 for smoother streaming in 4K and cloud gaming with Amazon Luna. Rich audio and visual experiences Fire TV 4K Max supports 4K UHD, HDR, and HDR10+ streaming, as well as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It comes with the latest Alexa Voice Remote and is our first streaming stick to offer Live View Picture-in-Picture. Like the Fire TV Omni Series and 4-Series, Alexa Home Theater is enabled, so you can wirelessly connect with Echo Studio or a pair of Echo (4th Gen) smart speakers for immersive sound, including multichannel Dolby audio formats. Next-gen Wi-Fi 6 support Fire TV Stick 4K Max is our first streaming media player to offer Wi-Fi 6 support and uses the latest MediatekMT7921LS Wi-Fi 6 Chipset, which means smoother 4K streaming and gaming when multiple Wi-Fi 6-connected devices are streaming. ENERGY STAR Certification Fire TV Stick 4K Max has Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly badge and is our first streaming media player to launch with ENERGY STAR Certification. Its packaging is also made of 97% wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources. Pricing and Availability The Fire TV Omni Series will be available in 43" ($409.99), 50" ($509.99), and 55" ($559.99). The Fire TV Omni Series with Dolby Vision will be available in 65" ($829.99), and 75" ($1,099.99). The Fire TV 4-Series will be available in 43" ($369.99), 50" ($469.99), and 55" ($519.99). All TVs will be available next month in the United States, exclusively at Amazon and Best Buy. Starting today, you can save $110 on the 50" Fire TV Omni and 4-Series models for a limited time during the introductory period. Fire TV Stick 4K Max will be available in the United States for $54.99. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005584/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Fire TV Omni Series Smart TVs with 4K Ultra HD features hands-free voice control—ask Alexa to tune to the ballgame, play newly released movies, find your favorite TV shows, and more</em></p><p><em>Fire TV 4-Series brings brilliant 4K Ultra HD picture quality at affordable prices</em></p><p><em>Fire TV Stick 4K Max is 40% more powerful and the first Fire TV streaming stick to support Wi-Fi 6 for smoother 4K streaming and cloud gaming</em></p><p><em>New Alexa features make your TV smarter—get tailored content recommendations, manage smart home devices, start a video call, and more</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced an all-new lineup of Fire TV devices with its first-ever Amazon-built smart TVs, the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and 4-Series smart TVs, and the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005584/en/</p><div><p>Amazon's Fire TV Omni Series, the first ever Amazon-built smart TV (Graphic: Business Wire)</p></div><p>"We've reimagined what a TV can do by building it with two of our most popular experiences at the core—the intelligent always-available power of far-field Alexa, and Fire TV's content-forward approach to entertainment," said Daniel Rausch, Vice President, Amazon Entertainment Devices and Services. "Our new Fire TV Omni Series smart TVs, with hands-free access to Alexa, make controlling your TV faster, simpler, and more natural."</p><p>Amazon Fire TV Omni Series: Alexa hands-free voice control with 4K Ultra HD, and Dolby Digital Plus—starting at $409.99</p><p><em>Far-field smart TVs with lifelike picture quality</em></p><p>The Fire TV Omni Series (www.amazon.com/firetvomniseries) delivers world-class entertainment, powerful smart home controls, and far-field voice controls so you can talk to Alexa from across the room. It is available in 43", 50", 55", 65", and 75" model sizes, with 4K Ultra HD (UHD) resolution, as well as support for HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus. The 65" and 75" models feature a slim bezel that blends seamlessly into your home décor and added support for Dolby Vision.</p><p><em>Hands-free voice improves entertainment</em></p><p>The Fire TV Omni Series integrates the Fire TV experience and far-field voice technology directly into the TV, providing an all-in-one entertainment device for streaming, cable TV, music, gaming, and more. Hands-free Alexa voice controls are always available whether the TV is on or off or when using an HDMI input.</p><p>Simply ask Alexa to tune to your favorite show and you will jump right into the program you're looking for, without needing to remember which channel name, streaming service or input device to switch to. You can also use voice to control playback, closed captions, and brightness, and manage TV or soundbar volume, switch inputs, and more. In addition, set up a routine so when you say, "Alexa, kick off my day," your Fire TV and smart lights turn on, and Alexa will share the weather, read your calendar, and tune to the news on live TV.</p><p>Fire TV Omni Series also makes it incredibly simple to get great sound with devices you already have in your home. With Fire TV Omni Series and Alexa Home Theater, you can wirelessly connect Echo devices such as the Echo Studio for Dolby Atmos, or pair other Echo smart speakers for immersive sound. Your Alexa Home Theater experience works across any compatible device connected to Fire TV Omni Series, including cable boxes, gaming consoles, or antenna sources.</p><p><em>Smarter content discovery</em></p><p>New Alexa features will make it even easier and more natural to find great content, without picking up the remote:</p><ul><li>"Alexa, what should I watch?": Need a new source for great movie and TV recommendations? Alexa Conversations for Fire TV allows you to ask Alexa for a recommendation just like you would a friend or movie expert. Alexa offers tailored TV show and movie recommendations from your favorite streaming apps like Prime Video, allowing you to refine searches by genre, actors, award-winning movies, and more, all from the comfort of your couch. "Alexa, what should I watch?" will launch in beta this year.</li><li>"Alexa, Play Something" from Netflix: Exclusively available on Fire TV and debuting this Fall, Netflix is making it easier to find something to watch. Netflix members love the "Play Something" feature today, and soon you can simply say, "Alexa, Play Something on Netflix" from the Fire TV home screen and Netflix will launch a show or movie you might enjoy.</li><li>"Alexa, play TikTok": Fire TV was the first to support TikTok videos on streaming media players in the UK, Germany and France, and soon, you'll be able to access TikTok content in the U.S. and Canada. No more huddling around a cell phone to see the latest viral video<em>—</em>from your Fire TV, you can view and discover TikTok feeds and use AutoPlay, which will serve a continuous content feed without interruptions. Just say, "Alexa, play TikTok" to get started.</li><li>Discover more with X-Ray on Prime Video: X-ray is an exclusive feature on Prime Video that helps you learn more about what (or who) you're watching on Fire TV. While watching Cinderella, just ask Alexa for information in the moment, such as "Alexa, who is this actor?" to see details about the actors in that scene appear at the bottom of your screen. You can also get bios, filmographies, facts, trivia, character backstories, photo galleries, bonus video content, and more, so you don't have to pick up your phone.</li></ul><p><em>Deeper smart home integration</em></p><p>The Fire TV Omni Series also provides powerful smart home experiences like Live View Picture-in-Picture, which allows you to check your smart cameras without interrupting your TV viewing, and shows your Ring video doorbell view when someone is at the door. Later this year, the all-new smart home dashboard will allow you to view and control connected devices throughout the home. You can check if a device is on or off, control the device and its smart home group by voice, and view a new row on Fire TV that is specifically dedicated to your smart cameras. If you are using the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, a simple press of the Alexa button will slide out a shortcut panel at the bottom of the screen, where you can access smart home controls, communications, weather, news, and more.</p><p><em>Simple video communications with Alexa Calling and Zoom</em></p><p>If you're looking to stay in touch with friends and family you can use Alexa Calling directly from the largest screen in your home - all without picking up a remote. To start video calling from your living room, simply plug in a webcam. For the first time on any smart TV, Zoom video calling will also be available later this year on the Fire TV Omni Series.</p><p>Amazon Fire TV 4-Series: 4K smart TVs with brilliant picture quality at affordable prices—starting at $369.99</p><p><em>Beautiful 4K streaming at great value</em></p><p>The Fire TV 4-Series (www.amazon.com/firetv4series) combines 4K UHD resolution with HDR10 and HLG for beautiful picture quality on 4K TV shows and movies. The lineup includes 43", 50", and 55" model sizes, and features a fully-integrated Fire TV experience that is always adding new features, smart home capabilities, and more. The Fire TV 4-Series supports many of the same Alexa experiences as the Fire TV Omni Series, which you can access by using the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote.</p><p>Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: 4K Ultra HD streaming media player with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Wi-Fi 6 support—$54.99</p><p><em>Our best streaming stick yet</em></p><p>Fire TV Stick 4K is the best-selling streaming media player in the United States, and the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max (www.amazon.com/firetvstick4kmax) is even better. It includes many of the new Alexa voice features, 40% more power than Fire TV Stick 4K, a new quad-core 1.8GHz processer, and 2GB of RAM, so your apps start faster and navigation is more fluid. It is the only streaming media device that supports Wi-Fi 6 under $179 for smoother streaming in 4K and cloud gaming with Amazon Luna.</p><p><em>Rich audio and visual experiences</em></p><p>Fire TV 4K Max supports 4K UHD, HDR, and HDR10+ streaming, as well as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It comes with the latest Alexa Voice Remote and is our first streaming stick to offer Live View Picture-in-Picture. Like the Fire TV Omni Series and 4-Series, Alexa Home Theater is enabled, so you can wirelessly connect with Echo Studio or a pair of Echo (4th Gen) smart speakers for immersive sound, including multichannel Dolby audio formats.</p><p><em>Next-gen Wi-Fi 6 support</em></p><p>Fire TV Stick 4K Max is our first streaming media player to offer Wi-Fi 6 support and uses the latest MediatekMT7921LS Wi-Fi 6 Chipset, which means smoother 4K streaming and gaming when multiple Wi-Fi 6-connected devices are streaming.</p><p><em>ENERGY STAR Certification</em></p><p>Fire TV Stick 4K Max has Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly badge and is our first streaming media player to launch with ENERGY STAR Certification. Its packaging is also made of 97% wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.</p><p>Pricing and Availability</p><p>The Fire TV Omni Series will be available in 43" ($409.99), 50" ($509.99), and 55" ($559.99). The Fire TV Omni Series with Dolby Vision will be available in 65" ($829.99), and 75" ($1,099.99). The Fire TV 4-Series will be available in 43" ($369.99), 50" ($469.99), and 55" ($519.99). All TVs will be available next month in the United States, exclusively at Amazon and Best Buy. Starting today, you can save $110 on the 50" Fire TV Omni and 4-Series models for a limited time during the introductory period.</p><p>Fire TV Stick 4K Max will be available in the United States for $54.99.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005584/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon.com, Inc. Announces Redemption of Its 3.300% Notes Due December 5, 2021

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09/03/2021 16:37:00

Amazon.com, Inc. Announces Redemption of Its 3.300% Notes Due December 5, 2021

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 3, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced that on October 5, 2021 (the "Redemption Date") it will redeem all $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 3.300% Notes due December 5, 2021 (CUSIP No. 023135 AM8) (the "Notes"). The Notes will be redeemed on the Redemption Date at a redemption price equal to the sum of 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the Redemption Date. On and after the Redemption Date, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes and the Notes will cease to be outstanding. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding anticipated business and financing activities, made in this press release are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Actual results and outcomes could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, among others, changes in our liquidity, financial condition, or capital allocation and financing strategies or in the debt and equity markets, including as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, changes in global economic conditions and customer spending, world events, the rate of growth of the Internet, online commerce, and cloud services, the amount that Amazon.com invests in new business opportunities and the timing of those investments, the mix of products and services sold to customers, the mix of net sales derived from products as compared with services, the extent to which we owe income or other taxes, competition, management of growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, international growth and expansion, the outcomes of claims, litigation, government investigations, and other proceedings, fulfillment, sortation, delivery, and data center optimization, risks of inventory management, variability in demand, the degree to which we enter into, maintain, and develop commercial agreements, proposed and completed acquisitions and strategic transactions, payments risks, and risks of fulfillment throughput and productivity. In addition, the global economic climate and additional or unforeseen effects from the COVID-19 pandemic amplify many of these risks. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from management's expectations, are described in greater detail in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures we make in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210903005454/en/ Amazon.com Investor RelationsDave Fildes, amazon-ir@amazon.comamazon.com/ir Amazon.com Public RelationsDan Perlet, amazon-pr@amazon.comamazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 3, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced that on October 5, 2021 (the "Redemption Date") it will redeem all $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 3.300% Notes due December 5, 2021 (CUSIP No. 023135 AM8) (the "Notes").</p><p>The Notes will be redeemed on the Redemption Date at a redemption price equal to the sum of 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the Redemption Date. On and after the Redemption Date, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes and the Notes will cease to be outstanding.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>Forward-Looking Statements</p><p>This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding anticipated business and financing activities, made in this press release are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Actual results and outcomes could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, among others, changes in our liquidity, financial condition, or capital allocation and financing strategies or in the debt and equity markets, including as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, changes in global economic conditions and customer spending, world events, the rate of growth of the Internet, online commerce, and cloud services, the amount that Amazon.com invests in new business opportunities and the timing of those investments, the mix of products and services sold to customers, the mix of net sales derived from products as compared with services, the extent to which we owe income or other taxes, competition, management of growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, international growth and expansion, the outcomes of claims, litigation, government investigations, and other proceedings, fulfillment, sortation, delivery, and data center optimization, risks of inventory management, variability in demand, the degree to which we enter into, maintain, and develop commercial agreements, proposed and completed acquisitions and strategic transactions, payments risks, and risks of fulfillment throughput and productivity. In addition, the global economic climate and additional or unforeseen effects from the COVID-19 pandemic amplify many of these risks. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from management's expectations, are described in greater detail in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures we make in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210903005454/en/</p><p>Amazon.com Investor RelationsDave Fildes, amazon-ir@amazon.comamazon.com/ir</p><p>Amazon.com Public RelationsDan Perlet, amazon-pr@amazon.comamazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

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AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

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New service provides the first complete, fully managed NetApp ONTAP file system in the cloud, making it easy for customers to run their applications on AWS without changing their code or how they manage data CDW, FactSet, and Rescale among customers and partners using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 2, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability ofAmazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, a new storage service thatallows customers to launch and run complete, fully managedNetApp ONTAP file systems in the cloud for the first time. ONTAP is NetApp's file system technology that has traditionally powered on-premises network-attached storage (NAS) and provides a widely adopted set of data access and management capabilities. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP enables customers to launch, run, and scale fully managed NetApp ONTAP file storage on AWS with just a few clicks—giving customers the ability to migrate their applications that rely on NAS appliances to AWS without having to modify their applications, tools, processes, or workflows. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP now makes it possible for customers to deploy and manage their applications and data using the NAS workflows they already know and use today, and enjoy the agility, scalability, and security of AWS—along with seamless integration with other AWS services. There are no upfront commitments or costs to use Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, and customers only pay for the resources used. To get started with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, visit aws.amazon.com/fsx/netapp-ontap. Organizations of all sizes are migrating their on-premises applications to the cloud to increase agility, accelerate innovation, improve security, and reduce costs. Many of those applications store the data they rely on in a NAS appliance, providing multiple compute resources and multiple users with access to shared data. Today, many organizations store and manage their application data on premises using NAS appliances powered by ONTAP, which provide storage and data management features that make it easy to manage applications and workloads. For example, application administrators depend on ONTAP to provide high-performance storage with features that make it easy to support their applications like multi-protocol access to network file shares, point-in-time snapshots for data protection, and data replication and cloning for redundancy. Storage administrators typically manage NetApp ONTAP deployments for multiple users and groups, and rely on standardized tools, workflows, and processes for managing file storage that are built around ONTAP's administrative capabilities and application programming interfaces (APIs). Before today, if customers wanted to migrate their applications to the cloud, they would need to forgo the NAS data management capabilities they are familiar with, and in many cases, re-architect their applications, tools, and workflows, which required customers to expend time and effort to realize the agility, scalability, and security of the cloud. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP now allows customers to launch, run, and scale fully managed NetApp ONTAP file storage on AWS with just a few clicks—giving customers the ability to migrate their on-premises applications that rely on NetApp or other NAS appliances to AWS without having to modify their applications or how they manage their data. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP offers high-performance file storage that supports ONTAP's familiar capabilities and features, including multi-protocol access to network file shares, point-in-time snapshots, SnapMirror (for data replication), and FlexClone (for data cloning). Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP also fully supports ONTAP's storage efficiency features (deduplication, compression, compaction, and thin provisioning) so customers can take advantage of their on-premises capabilities in the cloud. In addition to using the Amazon FSx API, customers can also manage Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP using ONTAP administrative APIs, allowing customers to continue deploying and managing storage using their existing tools, workflows, and processes. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP provides high availability and durability by automatically replicating data across multiple Availability Zones, and it supports data replication and backups across AWS Regions for even higher resiliency. With Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, customers can now take full advantage of NetApp ONTAP as a fully managed service in the cloud for the first time and enjoy familiar AWS APIs, tools, and seamless integration with other AWS services for a unified application experience. "In collaborating with NetApp to deliver Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, we're giving customers the only complete cloud service that is built on ONTAP and provides its most popular features and capabilities," said Wayne Duso, Vice President of File, Edge, and Data Services at AWS. "Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP now makes it even easier for customers to migrate applications and run them on AWS using the same familiar file storage workflows and data management capabilities they use today on premises." "NetApp is a cloud-led software company that specializes in helping our customers get the most out of their data. ONTAP and its data management capabilities are integral for so many mission-critical workloads," said Anthony Lye, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Public Cloud Services, NetApp. "With Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, we've brought NetApp's trusted file storage and data management capabilities to the AWS Cloud. By providing a fully managed service that's supported, run, and sold by AWS, we're making it simple for customers to leverage the power of ONTAP for virtually any application." Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP joins Amazon FSx for Windows File Server and Amazon FSx for Lustre as the newest file system offered by Amazon FSx—a suite of file storage services that makes it easy and cost effective to launch and run popular file systems that are fully managed by AWS. Customers can get started using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP in minutes by creating a file system using the AWS Management Console, the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI), the Amazon FSx API, or NetApp's Cloud Manager. Once a file system is created, customers can access their data from Linux, macOS, or Windows clients by mounting their file systems using either the Network File System (NFS), Service Message Block (SMB), or Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) protocols. Customers can also configure any additional NetApp ONTAP features using the NetApp ONTAP REST API or CLI. As a fully managed service, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP manages provisioning file servers and storage volumes, replicating data, installing file server software updates and patches, and managing high-availability features. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is available today in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Africa (Cape Town), Asia Pacific (Hong Kong), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Canada (Central), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), Europe (London), Europe (Milan), Europe (Paris), Europe (Stockholm), Middle East (Bahrain), South America (São Paulo), AWS GovCloud (US-East), and AWS GovCloud (US-West). CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. "Many of our customers are looking to the cloud to provide a reliable and cost-effective environment for the disaster recovery and backup of their existing on-premises NetApp ONTAP data and business-critical applications," said Tom DeCoster, Vice President, Hybrid Infrastructure at CDW. "By fully supporting NetApp ONTAP APIs and features like SnapMirror and SnapVault, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP enables NetApp customers to seamlessly replicate their data from on premises to the AWS cloud, enhancing their ability to protect and recover data and applications without the need to alter their application code or management automation." FactSet's leading analytics, unique high-quality data, and flexible technology help financial industry leaders drive productivity and performance and make better investment decisions. "Our legacy data centers leverage traditional storage solutions that support the high availability and scalability of our applications," said Demetry Zilberg, CTO at FactSet. "As we continue pivoting to the cloud with Amazon FSX for NetApp ONTAP, we are excited by the opportunity to benefit from combining the familiar constructs offered by enterprise storage solutions with the elasticity and simplicity of AWS's native services. We believe this approach will reduce our execution risk as we migrate applications that depend on our current architecture." Rescale is a technology company that builds cloud software and services that enable organizations of every size to deliver the engineering and scientific breakthroughs that enrich humanity. "At Rescale—a widely adopted platform for modern, cloud HPC—we manage and provide intelligent automation for the most demanding computational workloads," said Joris Poort, Founder and CEO of Rescale. "We see Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as a huge step forward to deliver the best of cloud infrastructure for demanding HPC workloads. On-premises HPC workloads can seamlessly burst to the cloud using ONTAP's efficient data movement and caching tools without requiring any changes to the underlying application logic." Logz.io is a leading cloud observability platform that enables engineers to use the best open source tools in the market without the complexity of operating, managing, and scaling them. "As a cloud-native company, we rely on a variety of AWS services to drive efficiency and cost savings in our product development," said Tomer Levy, CEO at Logz.io. "We expect that Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP will streamline our application development process by letting us automatically provision new storage in minutes, instantly clone our application's configuration and resources using NetApp FlexClone, and easily monitor performance and availability of our storage using the same AWS APIs that currently manage our production application." Sysdig delivers solutions to secure and operate containers, so customers can confidently run cloud-native workloads in production. "Kubernetes and containerized microservices are becoming a common way to deploy business critical apps in the cloud," said Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of Sysdig. "Our Secure DevOps platform brings a wealth of security and monitoring capabilities to Kubernetes containers for customers running cloud-native applications. We are excited about using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as a shared data layer within our offering, enabling us to more quickly deliver new capabilities to customers." About Amazon Web Services  For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210902005650/en/ Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>New service provides the first complete, fully managed NetApp ONTAP file system in the cloud, making it easy for customers to run their applications on AWS without changing their code or how they manage data</em></p><p><em>CDW, FactSet, and Rescale among customers and partners using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 2, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability ofAmazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, a new storage service thatallows customers to launch and run complete, fully managedNetApp ONTAP file systems in the cloud for the first time. ONTAP is NetApp's file system technology that has traditionally powered on-premises network-attached storage (NAS) and provides a widely adopted set of data access and management capabilities. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP enables customers to launch, run, and scale fully managed NetApp ONTAP file storage on AWS with just a few clicks—giving customers the ability to migrate their applications that rely on NAS appliances to AWS without having to modify their applications, tools, processes, or workflows. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP now makes it possible for customers to deploy and manage their applications and data using the NAS workflows they already know and use today, and enjoy the agility, scalability, and security of AWS—along with seamless integration with other AWS services. There are no upfront commitments or costs to use Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, and customers only pay for the resources used. To get started with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, visit aws.amazon.com/fsx/netapp-ontap.</p><p>Organizations of all sizes are migrating their on-premises applications to the cloud to increase agility, accelerate innovation, improve security, and reduce costs. Many of those applications store the data they rely on in a NAS appliance, providing multiple compute resources and multiple users with access to shared data. Today, many organizations store and manage their application data on premises using NAS appliances powered by ONTAP, which provide storage and data management features that make it easy to manage applications and workloads. For example, application administrators depend on ONTAP to provide high-performance storage with features that make it easy to support their applications like multi-protocol access to network file shares, point-in-time snapshots for data protection, and data replication and cloning for redundancy. Storage administrators typically manage NetApp ONTAP deployments for multiple users and groups, and rely on standardized tools, workflows, and processes for managing file storage that are built around ONTAP's administrative capabilities and application programming interfaces (APIs). Before today, if customers wanted to migrate their applications to the cloud, they would need to forgo the NAS data management capabilities they are familiar with, and in many cases, re-architect their applications, tools, and workflows, which required customers to expend time and effort to realize the agility, scalability, and security of the cloud.</p><p>Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP now allows customers to launch, run, and scale fully managed NetApp ONTAP file storage on AWS with just a few clicks—giving customers the ability to migrate their on-premises applications that rely on NetApp or other NAS appliances to AWS without having to modify their applications or how they manage their data. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP offers high-performance file storage that supports ONTAP's familiar capabilities and features, including multi-protocol access to network file shares, point-in-time snapshots, SnapMirror (for data replication), and FlexClone (for data cloning). Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP also fully supports ONTAP's storage efficiency features (deduplication, compression, compaction, and thin provisioning) so customers can take advantage of their on-premises capabilities in the cloud. In addition to using the Amazon FSx API, customers can also manage Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP using ONTAP administrative APIs, allowing customers to continue deploying and managing storage using their existing tools, workflows, and processes. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP provides high availability and durability by automatically replicating data across multiple Availability Zones, and it supports data replication and backups across AWS Regions for even higher resiliency. With Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, customers can now take full advantage of NetApp ONTAP as a fully managed service in the cloud for the first time and enjoy familiar AWS APIs, tools, and seamless integration with other AWS services for a unified application experience.</p><p>"In collaborating with NetApp to deliver Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, we're giving customers the only complete cloud service that is built on ONTAP and provides its most popular features and capabilities," said Wayne Duso, Vice President of File, Edge, and Data Services at AWS. "Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP now makes it even easier for customers to migrate applications and run them on AWS using the same familiar file storage workflows and data management capabilities they use today on premises."</p><p>"NetApp is a cloud-led software company that specializes in helping our customers get the most out of their data. ONTAP and its data management capabilities are integral for so many mission-critical workloads," said Anthony Lye, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Public Cloud Services, NetApp. "With Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, we've brought NetApp's trusted file storage and data management capabilities to the AWS Cloud. By providing a fully managed service that's supported, run, and sold by AWS, we're making it simple for customers to leverage the power of ONTAP for virtually any application."</p><p>Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP joins Amazon FSx for Windows File Server and Amazon FSx for Lustre as the newest file system offered by Amazon FSx—a suite of file storage services that makes it easy and cost effective to launch and run popular file systems that are fully managed by AWS. Customers can get started using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP in minutes by creating a file system using the AWS Management Console, the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI), the Amazon FSx API, or NetApp's Cloud Manager. Once a file system is created, customers can access their data from Linux, macOS, or Windows clients by mounting their file systems using either the Network File System (NFS), Service Message Block (SMB), or Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) protocols. Customers can also configure any additional NetApp ONTAP features using the NetApp ONTAP REST API or CLI. As a fully managed service, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP manages provisioning file servers and storage volumes, replicating data, installing file server software updates and patches, and managing high-availability features.</p><p>Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is available today in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Africa (Cape Town), Asia Pacific (Hong Kong), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Canada (Central), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), Europe (London), Europe (Milan), Europe (Paris), Europe (Stockholm), Middle East (Bahrain), South America (São Paulo), AWS GovCloud (US-East), and AWS GovCloud (US-West).</p><p>CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. "Many of our customers are looking to the cloud to provide a reliable and cost-effective environment for the disaster recovery and backup of their existing on-premises NetApp ONTAP data and business-critical applications," said Tom DeCoster, Vice President, Hybrid Infrastructure at CDW. "By fully supporting NetApp ONTAP APIs and features like SnapMirror and SnapVault, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP enables NetApp customers to seamlessly replicate their data from on premises to the AWS cloud, enhancing their ability to protect and recover data and applications without the need to alter their application code or management automation."</p><p>FactSet's leading analytics, unique high-quality data, and flexible technology help financial industry leaders drive productivity and performance and make better investment decisions. "Our legacy data centers leverage traditional storage solutions that support the high availability and scalability of our applications," said Demetry Zilberg, CTO at FactSet. "As we continue pivoting to the cloud with Amazon FSX for NetApp ONTAP, we are excited by the opportunity to benefit from combining the familiar constructs offered by enterprise storage solutions with the elasticity and simplicity of AWS's native services. We believe this approach will reduce our execution risk as we migrate applications that depend on our current architecture."</p><p>Rescale is a technology company that builds cloud software and services that enable organizations of every size to deliver the engineering and scientific breakthroughs that enrich humanity. "At Rescale—a widely adopted platform for modern, cloud HPC—we manage and provide intelligent automation for the most demanding computational workloads," said Joris Poort, Founder and CEO of Rescale. "We see Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as a huge step forward to deliver the best of cloud infrastructure for demanding HPC workloads. On-premises HPC workloads can seamlessly burst to the cloud using ONTAP's efficient data movement and caching tools without requiring any changes to the underlying application logic."</p><p>Logz.io is a leading cloud observability platform that enables engineers to use the best open source tools in the market without the complexity of operating, managing, and scaling them. "As a cloud-native company, we rely on a variety of AWS services to drive efficiency and cost savings in our product development," said Tomer Levy, CEO at Logz.io. "We expect that Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP will streamline our application development process by letting us automatically provision new storage in minutes, instantly clone our application's configuration and resources using NetApp FlexClone, and easily monitor performance and availability of our storage using the same AWS APIs that currently manage our production application."</p><p>Sysdig delivers solutions to secure and operate containers, so customers can confidently run cloud-native workloads in production. "Kubernetes and containerized microservices are becoming a common way to deploy business critical apps in the cloud," said Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of Sysdig. "Our Secure DevOps platform brings a wealth of security and monitoring capabilities to Kubernetes containers for customers running cloud-native applications. We are excited about using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as a shared data layer within our offering, enabling us to more quickly deliver new capabilities to customers."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services </p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210902005650/en/</p><p>Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon has donated and delivered over 140,000 emergency aid supplies to communities affected by Hurricane Ida, with more supplies on the way

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Amazon has donated and delivered over 140,000 emergency aid supplies to communities affected by Hurricane Ida, with more supplies on the way

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Amazon deployed relief supplies from its Disaster Relief Hub, an emergency supply facility near Atlanta where Amazon pre-positioned over 500,000 relief items and logistical support ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 2, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today the rapid delivery of over 140,000 relief items from its Disaster Relief Hub to help humanitarian aid partner, Save the Children, respond to Hurricane Ida's widespread damage. Amazon donated critical emergency supplies to support Save the Children as the organization helps devastated communities begin to recover as quickly as possible. Amazon will donate more relief supplies as other humanitarian aid partners assess needs and request additional support. Hurricane Ida crashed into the Louisiana coastline on August 29 as a Category 4 storm, with winds up to 150 mph and a severe storm surge, knocking out power to more than a million homes and businesses. Save the Children began assessing emergency needs just after the hurricane raged through the region, and Amazon immediately jumped into action to deploy relief items. Amazon employees loaded trucks and transported supplies less than 72 hours after Hurricane Ida's landfall, delivering water, hygiene items, and children's supplies, including diapers, wipes, and toys, along with other needed items. The supplies were delivered to Save the Children, which will distribute relief items directly to people in impacted areas of Louisiana. "Hurricane Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which hit the same region as one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history. It has been heartbreaking to watch the effect Hurricane Ida has had on so many Americans, and we know many people need help right now," said Abe Diaz, disaster relief lead at Amazon. "The Disaster Relief Hub allows Amazon to anticipate needs, respond faster, and deliver relief to communities impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters. We hope that our operations and logistics capabilities help our humanitarian community partners quickly render aid and begin lifting up communities struggling amid this disaster." Amazon officially opened its Disaster Relief Hub earlier this year to help shorten the response time between emergency teams' on-the-ground assessment and the arrival of relief supplies. Those efforts can often take several days after a natural disaster such as Hurricane Ida occurs. To quicken the response time, Amazon analyzed four years of data about efforts supporting natural disaster relief. The company then created a pre-positioning strategy for community partners to help deliver the most commonly needed relief supplies. Now, following the initial deployment of the most urgently needed supplies, Amazon works with its partners to identify other supplies from Amazon's vast selection of products to fill additional, unique critical requirements. Amazon is also preparing to send water, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), shelter materials, debris clearing equipment, and more to additional humanitarian aid partners. "In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, many children and families are unsure of what the future may hold, and it's critical they get the support they need to recover," said Jeanne-Aimee De Marrais, senior director of U.S. emergencies for Save the Children. "In times of crisis like this, strong partnerships can make a world of difference. Save the Children is proud and grateful to work with Amazon and its Disaster Relief Hub to ensure kids and their families can quickly get essential child-focused supplies that will aid in their recovery." Amazon customers can support Hurricane Ida relief efforts by donating to humanitarian relief organizations. They can also use their Alexa-enabled devices by saying, "Alexa, I want to donate to Hurricane Ida relief." Since 2017, Amazon has donated more than 15 million in-kind products in response to over 70 natural disasters around the world. Amazon's 2021 disaster relief and response efforts have included donating and delivering more than 2.8 million emergency items to aid on-the-ground relief efforts for a massive earthquake in Haiti; severe floods in Western Europe and in New South Wales, Australia; wildfires in Turkey and Canada; a tornado in the Czech Republic; a volcano eruption in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; monsoon season in India; and the winter storms in Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. We also donated critical medical equipment to support hospitals and other COVID-19 care facilities across India, along with personal protective items to vulnerable communities in Nepal and Chile. Amazon's disaster relief and response efforts utilize Amazon's vast operational excellence, innovative technologies, and global logistics network to provide fast and effective support to worldwide operations fighting large-scale natural disasters. Amazon has filled cargo jets and shipped truckloads of Amazon-donated items for communities ravaged by hurricanes, sent solar-powered lights to people living without power after tsunamis, enabled customers to easily donate products and cash on Amazon.com, and helped organizations including governments and nonprofits expedite response efforts through our Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210902005418/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>Amazon deployed relief supplies from its Disaster Relief Hub,</em> <em>an emergency supply facility near Atlanta where Amazon pre-positioned over 500,000 relief items and logistical support</em></p><p>ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 2, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today the rapid delivery of over 140,000 relief items from its Disaster Relief Hub to help humanitarian aid partner, Save the Children, respond to Hurricane Ida's widespread damage. Amazon donated critical emergency supplies to support Save the Children as the organization helps devastated communities begin to recover as quickly as possible. Amazon will donate more relief supplies as other humanitarian aid partners assess needs and request additional support. Hurricane Ida crashed into the Louisiana coastline on August 29 as a Category 4 storm, with winds up to 150 mph and a severe storm surge, knocking out power to more than a million homes and businesses.</p><p>Save the Children began assessing emergency needs just after the hurricane raged through the region, and Amazon immediately jumped into action to deploy relief items. Amazon employees loaded trucks and transported supplies less than 72 hours after Hurricane Ida's landfall, delivering water, hygiene items, and children's supplies, including diapers, wipes, and toys, along with other needed items. The supplies were delivered to Save the Children, which will distribute relief items directly to people in impacted areas of Louisiana.</p><p>"Hurricane Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which hit the same region as one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history. It has been heartbreaking to watch the effect Hurricane Ida has had on so many Americans, and we know many people need help right now," said Abe Diaz, disaster relief lead at Amazon. "The Disaster Relief Hub allows Amazon to anticipate needs, respond faster, and deliver relief to communities impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters. We hope that our operations and logistics capabilities help our humanitarian community partners quickly render aid and begin lifting up communities struggling amid this disaster."</p><p>Amazon officially opened its Disaster Relief Hub earlier this year to help shorten the response time between emergency teams' on-the-ground assessment and the arrival of relief supplies. Those efforts can often take several days after a natural disaster such as Hurricane Ida occurs. To quicken the response time, Amazon analyzed four years of data about efforts supporting natural disaster relief. The company then created a pre-positioning strategy for community partners to help deliver the most commonly needed relief supplies. Now, following the initial deployment of the most urgently needed supplies, Amazon works with its partners to identify other supplies from Amazon's vast selection of products to fill additional, unique critical requirements. Amazon is also preparing to send water, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), shelter materials, debris clearing equipment, and more to additional humanitarian aid partners.</p><p>"In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, many children and families are unsure of what the future may hold, and it's critical they get the support they need to recover," said Jeanne-Aimee De Marrais, senior director of U.S. emergencies for Save the Children. "In times of crisis like this, strong partnerships can make a world of difference. Save the Children is proud and grateful to work with Amazon and its Disaster Relief Hub to ensure kids and their families can quickly get essential child-focused supplies that will aid in their recovery."</p><p>Amazon customers can support Hurricane Ida relief efforts by donating to humanitarian relief organizations. They can also use their Alexa-enabled devices by saying, "Alexa, I want to donate to Hurricane Ida relief."</p><p>Since 2017, Amazon has donated more than 15 million in-kind products in response to over 70 natural disasters around the world. Amazon's 2021 disaster relief and response efforts have included donating and delivering more than 2.8 million emergency items to aid on-the-ground relief efforts for a massive earthquake in Haiti; severe floods in Western Europe and in New South Wales, Australia; wildfires in Turkey and Canada; a tornado in the Czech Republic; a volcano eruption in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; monsoon season in India; and the winter storms in Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. We also donated critical medical equipment to support hospitals and other COVID-19 care facilities across India, along with personal protective items to vulnerable communities in Nepal and Chile.</p><p>Amazon's disaster relief and response efforts utilize Amazon's vast operational excellence, innovative technologies, and global logistics network to provide fast and effective support to worldwide operations fighting large-scale natural disasters. Amazon has filled cargo jets and shipped truckloads of Amazon-donated items for communities ravaged by hurricanes, sent solar-powered lights to people living without power after tsunamis, enabled customers to easily donate products and cash on Amazon.com, and helped organizations including governments and nonprofits expedite response efforts through our Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210902005418/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon Announces Investment in Nature-Based Carbon Removal Solutions in Brazil with The Nature Conservancy

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Amazon Announces Investment in Nature-Based Carbon Removal Solutions in Brazil with The Nature Conservancy

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The initiative will launch in the Amazon rainforest, focusing on reforestation and regenerative agroforestry, while driving sustainable local economic development Amazon's investment aims to remove up to 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions through 2050—equivalent to one year of emissions from 2 million cars SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 2, 2021-- As part of its efforts to support global solutions to the climate crisis, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the launch of the Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental organization. The Accelerator will create a more sustainable source of income for thousands of local farmers in the Brazilian Amazonian state of Pará, while also restoring native rainforests and fighting climate change by naturally trapping and storing carbon. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, nature-based solutions have a critical role to play in avoiding the worst effects of climate change. Governments and the private sector can both reduce carbon emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere by investing in nature-based solutions at scale. The Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator is one such carbon removal project, and part of Amazon's commitment to meeting The Climate Pledge, which the company co-founded with Global Optimism. Signatories to the Pledge commit to reaching net-zero carbon by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. As part of its commitment to meet The Climate Pledge, Amazon is first and foremost continuing to innovate and invest in decarbonizing its businesses. The company has purchased 100,000 electric delivery vehicles, and is the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the world. Amazon is also investing in nature-based solutions outside of its value chain through the Right Now Climate Fund, which supports the Accelerator and other projects to restore degraded lands in ways that improve the livelihoods of local communities and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Additionally, through the recently announced LEAF Coalition—a public-private initiative to mobilize at least $1 billion to protect the world's tropical forests—Amazon and other partners are working to curb tropical deforestation, reducing the amount of carbon emitted in the atmosphere. "Restoring the world's forests is one of the most meaningful actions we can take right now to address climate change, and it will require innovative solutions to be successful," said Kara Hurst, vice president of worldwide sustainability at Amazon. "We are proud to launch the Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy to support solutions that prioritize high environmental integrity and strong community benefits. Amazon is looking forward to contributing our passion for innovation along with financial support to improve the livelihoods of local communities in Brazil, while helping to protect the planet for future generations." "Science is unequivocal in regarding natural systems as the priority for absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and the latest IPCC report underscores this," said Christiana Figueres, co-founder of Global Optimism and former UN climate chief responsible for the Paris Agreement. "Protecting standing ecosystems and restoring degraded land are critical as carbon mitigation strategies, especially over the next decade or two. Projects that achieve this to sustain both nature and the livelihoods of the local community are invaluable to the transformation needed to thrive well beyond the climate crisis. Kudos to Amazon and The Nature Conservancy." Amazon's initial investment in the Accelerator will support 3,000 farmers and restore approximately 20,000 hectares—a land mass approximately the size of the City of Seattle—within three years, removing up to 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through 2050. The Nature Conservancy will work together with the World Agroforestry Centre and several local civil society organizations to implement the Accelerator by helping small farmers restore degraded cattle pastures to native forest and agroforestry. The agroforestry systems will provide farmers with a sustainable source of income through the sale of cocoa and other crops. The Accelerator will also experiment with innovative ways to support farmers and nurture markets for sustainable forest-based commodities, including with digital technologies, and will advance new methodologies and satellite-based technologies for quantifying and monitoring carbon removal. "Pará is home to 9% percent of the world's tropical forest, but it's facing unprecedented rates of deforestation, losing 3,300 acres every day in the last year," said Jennifer Morris, CEO, The Nature Conservancy. "Over the last 13 years, small farms in Pará—an area where slash-and-burn agriculture can seem like the only option—were responsible for an average of 40% of the state's deforestation. For 20 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked with small farmers, community leaders, government officials, and Indigenous peoples to identify and implement win-win solutions, like agroforestry, that help people and nature thrive. This new partnership with Amazon will allow us to provide the resources and technical assistance needed to advance this program and demonstrate that regenerative agroforestry and carbon markets are viable business models for communities in the Amazon." "We must join forces to achieve what may be the goal of the century: to develop our economies and safeguard people's income, while preserving and restoring the forest," said Helder Barbalho, Governor of Pará. "The state of Pará is ready to tackle this challenge, and our strategy is clearly laid out in our Amazonia Agora plan, which commits us to being carbon free by 2036, through the reduction of deforestation and by promoting forest restoration. Investments, such as Amazon's, in sustainable agroforestry and reforestation in Pará are very welcome. This initiative will significantly benefit the state's community, natural resources, and biodiversity." For more information on Amazon's commitment to sustainability, visit: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com.

<p> <em>The initiative will launch in the Amazon rainforest, focusing on reforestation and regenerative agroforestry, while driving sustainable local economic development</em></p><p><em>Amazon's investment aims to remove up to 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions through 2050</em>—<em>equivalent to one year of emissions from 2 million cars</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 2, 2021-- As part of its efforts to support global solutions to the climate crisis, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the launch of the Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental organization. The Accelerator will create a more sustainable source of income for thousands of local farmers in the Brazilian Amazonian state of Pará, while also restoring native rainforests and fighting climate change by naturally trapping and storing carbon.</p><p>According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, nature-based solutions have a critical role to play in avoiding the worst effects of climate change. Governments and the private sector can both reduce carbon emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere by investing in nature-based solutions at scale. The Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator is one such carbon removal project, and part of Amazon's commitment to meeting The Climate Pledge, which the company co-founded with Global Optimism. Signatories to the Pledge commit to reaching net-zero carbon by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.</p><p>As part of its commitment to meet The Climate Pledge, Amazon is first and foremost continuing to innovate and invest in decarbonizing its businesses. The company has purchased 100,000 electric delivery vehicles, and is the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the world. Amazon is also investing in nature-based solutions outside of its value chain through the Right Now Climate Fund, which supports the Accelerator and other projects to restore degraded lands in ways that improve the livelihoods of local communities and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Additionally, through the recently announced LEAF Coalition—a public-private initiative to mobilize at least $1 billion to protect the world's tropical forests—Amazon and other partners are working to curb tropical deforestation, reducing the amount of carbon emitted in the atmosphere.</p><p>"Restoring the world's forests is one of the most meaningful actions we can take right now to address climate change, and it will require innovative solutions to be successful," said Kara Hurst, vice president of worldwide sustainability at Amazon. "We are proud to launch the Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy to support solutions that prioritize high environmental integrity and strong community benefits. Amazon is looking forward to contributing our passion for innovation along with financial support to improve the livelihoods of local communities in Brazil, while helping to protect the planet for future generations."</p><p>"Science is unequivocal in regarding natural systems as the priority for absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and the latest IPCC report underscores this," said Christiana Figueres, co-founder of Global Optimism and former UN climate chief responsible for the Paris Agreement. "Protecting standing ecosystems and restoring degraded land are critical as carbon mitigation strategies, especially over the next decade or two. Projects that achieve this to sustain both nature and the livelihoods of the local community are invaluable to the transformation needed to thrive well beyond the climate crisis. Kudos to Amazon and The Nature Conservancy."</p><p>Amazon's initial investment in the Accelerator will support 3,000 farmers and restore approximately 20,000 hectares—a land mass approximately the size of the City of Seattle—within three years, removing up to 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through 2050.</p><p>The Nature Conservancy will work together with the World Agroforestry Centre and several local civil society organizations to implement the Accelerator by helping small farmers restore degraded cattle pastures to native forest and agroforestry. The agroforestry systems will provide farmers with a sustainable source of income through the sale of cocoa and other crops. The Accelerator will also experiment with innovative ways to support farmers and nurture markets for sustainable forest-based commodities, including with digital technologies, and will advance new methodologies and satellite-based technologies for quantifying and monitoring carbon removal.</p><p>"Pará is home to 9% percent of the world's tropical forest, but it's facing unprecedented rates of deforestation, losing 3,300 acres every day in the last year," said Jennifer Morris, CEO, The Nature Conservancy. "Over the last 13 years, small farms in Pará—an area where slash-and-burn agriculture can seem like the only option—were responsible for an average of 40% of the state's deforestation. For 20 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked with small farmers, community leaders, government officials, and Indigenous peoples to identify and implement win-win solutions, like agroforestry, that help people and nature thrive. This new partnership with Amazon will allow us to provide the resources and technical assistance needed to advance this program and demonstrate that regenerative agroforestry and carbon markets are viable business models for communities in the Amazon."</p><p>"We must join forces to achieve what may be the goal of the century: to develop our economies and safeguard people's income, while preserving and restoring the forest," said Helder Barbalho, Governor of Pará. "The state of Pará is ready to tackle this challenge, and our strategy is clearly laid out in our <em>Amazonia Agora</em> plan, which commits us to being carbon free by 2036, through the reduction of deforestation and by promoting forest restoration. Investments, such as Amazon's, in sustainable agroforestry and reforestation in Pará are very welcome. This initiative will significantly benefit the state's community, natural resources, and biodiversity."</p><p>For more information on Amazon's commitment to sustainability, visit: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com.</p>

Amazon Opens Two New Central Maryland Delivery Stations

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Amazon Opens Two New Central Maryland Delivery Stations

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The company has created more than 29,000 jobs in Maryland Since 2010 and has 15 delivery stations across the state ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2021-- Amazon is excited to announce the opening of two delivery stations in Hanover and Baltimore. The 72,000 square foot facility at 2100 Van Deman Street is the first delivery station in Baltimore city. The 194,000 square foot facility at 7226 Preston Gateway Drive is the company's third delivery station in Hanover. In celebration of the station launches, Amazon donated 650 pre-filled backpacks to Dundalk Elementary School and pajamas for critically ill children to Casey Cares Foundation. Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers. Delivery stations offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages, as well as independent contractors the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex. Combined, the two stations will collaborate with ten Delivery Service Partners. The Hanover and Baltimore delivery stations will create hundreds of full and part-time associate jobs in addition to hundreds of driver opportunities for Amazon's Delivery Service Partners and Amazon Flex drivers. Amazon is always thinking about how we can empower our employees to succeed and thrive. Employees are paid at least $15.00 per hour and receive comprehensive benefits, paid time off, up to 20 weeks fully paid parental leave, education and skills training, and opportunities for career growth. Amazon is committed to empowering our employees by providing them access to the education and training they need to grow their careers at Amazon and beyond. In the U.S., we are investing $700 million to upskill more than 100,000 employees by 2025 to help move them into higher-paying, in-demand jobs. Amazon cares about the communities where we operate and we are proud to have created more than 29,000 jobs in Maryland since 2010. These jobs support communities of all sizes, from large cities like Baltimore to small towns like Lanham. Over the last decade, Amazon has invested more than $9.5 billion across the state, including infrastructure and compensation. These investments have contributed an additional $8.5 billion to the Maryland economy and have helped create 31,000 indirect jobs on top of Amazon's direct hires – from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. In addition, more than 31,000 independent authors and small and medium businesses in Maryland are selling to customers in Amazon's store, creating thousands of additional jobs across the state. To learn more about the ways Amazon has invested in Maryland, click here. For photo and video assets, click here. amazon.com/applyhttps://logistics.amazon.comhttps://flex.amazon.com View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005346/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>The company has created more than 29,000 jobs in Maryland Since 2010 and has 15 delivery stations across the state</em></p><p>ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2021-- Amazon is excited to announce the opening of two delivery stations in Hanover and Baltimore. The 72,000 square foot facility at 2100 Van Deman Street is the first delivery station in Baltimore city. The 194,000 square foot facility at 7226 Preston Gateway Drive is the company's third delivery station in Hanover. In celebration of the station launches, Amazon donated 650 pre-filled backpacks to Dundalk Elementary School and pajamas for critically ill children to Casey Cares Foundation.</p><p>Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers. Delivery stations offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages, as well as independent contractors the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex. Combined, the two stations will collaborate with ten Delivery Service Partners.</p><p>The Hanover and Baltimore delivery stations will create hundreds of full and part-time associate jobs in addition to hundreds of driver opportunities for Amazon's Delivery Service Partners and Amazon Flex drivers. Amazon is always thinking about how we can empower our employees to succeed and thrive. Employees are paid at least $15.00 per hour and receive comprehensive benefits, paid time off, up to 20 weeks fully paid parental leave, education and skills training, and opportunities for career growth. Amazon is committed to empowering our employees by providing them access to the education and training they need to grow their careers at Amazon and beyond. In the U.S., we are investing $700 million to upskill more than 100,000 employees by 2025 to help move them into higher-paying, in-demand jobs.</p><p>Amazon cares about the communities where we operate and we are proud to have created more than 29,000 jobs in Maryland since 2010. These jobs support communities of all sizes, from large cities like Baltimore to small towns like Lanham. Over the last decade, Amazon has invested more than $9.5 billion across the state, including infrastructure and compensation. These investments have contributed an additional $8.5 billion to the Maryland economy and have helped create 31,000 indirect jobs on top of Amazon's direct hires – from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. In addition, more than 31,000 independent authors and small and medium businesses in Maryland are selling to customers in Amazon's store, creating thousands of additional jobs across the state. To learn more about the ways Amazon has invested in Maryland, click here.</p><p>For photo and video assets, click here.</p><p>amazon.com/applyhttps://logistics.amazon.comhttps://flex.amazon.com</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005346/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Arctic Wolf Selects AWS to Power Global Cybersecurity Offering at Scale

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Security operations leader leverages AWS's global infrastructure and services to support worldwide expansion and process trillions of security observations to help customers protect their organizations from rapidly evolving cyber threats Arctic Wolf achieves AWS Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) designation in AWS Partner Network SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Arctic Wolf Networks has selected AWS as its primary cloud provider to power the company's innovative, cloud-native security operations platform. Arctic Wolf is one of the leading cybersecurity technology innovators in the world. The company provides turnkey, managed threat detection and response, risk management, cloud monitoring, and security training and awareness services to organizations. The company's hybrid approach to security combines the scale, speed, and processing power of cloud-based automation with the experience of trained security experts to transform how organizations protect themselves. Using AWS's unmatched portfolio of cloud capabilities, including containers, serverless, analytics, database, compute, and storage, Arctic Wolf can cost-effectively process more than 1.4 trillion unique security events a week from its global and fast-growing customer base. In addition, Arctic Wolf plans to leverage AWS's proven global infrastructure to continue to expand its operations across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005044/en/ Under the traditional cybersecurity model, companies typically relegate security to IT teams that rely on disparate technology solutions in an attempt to keep up with rapidly evolving threats. These systems can flood IT teams with security notifications, making it hard to differentiate between meaningful threats and noise and leaving organizations vulnerable to attack. In contrast, Arctic Wolf's approach uses AWS to power and deliver its cloud-native Arctic Wolf Platform, which is remotely managed by Arctic Wolf's "Concierge Security Team" (CST) in the cloud. The platform collects, enriches, and analyzes security data at scale and flags the CST when a potential threat requires additional scrutiny. The CST, in turn, alerts a customer only after they have validated a security incident and can provide recommended response options. In July 2021, Arctic Wolf used AWS to process and analyze more than 200 billion security events per day, including threats such as viruses, ransomware attacks, and compromised websites. Arctic Wolf uses the breadth and depth of AWS services to elastically scale their offerings and meet global customer demand with low latency. The company typically runs more than 60,000 containers on Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) to provide its detection services. AWS Auto Scaling provides the elasticity and availability required to handle peak loads and events such as zero-day security incidents that often affect multiple customers over different geographical regions. When Arctic Wolf registers a security observation as suspicious activity, their CST leverages AWS Lambda (AWS's serverless compute service that lets customers run code without provisioning or managing servers) to trigger further automated analysis, review the findings, and validate threats before escalating to the customer. The company also uses AWS's managed database services, including Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS), to process security observation data at scale, looking for outliers or unexpected patterns of activity that could indicate potential threats. Arctic Wolf then automatically references that data against historical activity and serves the analysis to their CST to evaluate in the context of emerging threats. "As repeatedly demonstrated by recent ransomware incidents, the digital threat landscape continues to evolve, with attack surfaces that include consumer devices and public infrastructure that connects to corporate networks. Organizations and consumers alike feel the impact when data and personal information falls into the wrong hands, yet businesses can easily become overwhelmed trying to manage security alerts on their own. Arctic Wolf combines the best of technology and human intelligence to help our customers stay ahead of threats. Our hybrid security approach powered by AWS is enabling more organizations around the world to innovate with the confidence that their systems and data are secure," said Nick Schneider, CEO, Arctic Wolf. "AWS's proven performance and security, global reach, and breadth of services, as well as the agility we gain by running in the cloud, are critical to achieving our mission to end cyber risk. The Arctic Wolf Platform was born in the cloud, and we look forward to continuing our work with AWS as a customer and a partner to help organizations across industries protect themselves and those they serve." Moving forward, Arctic Wolf will use AWS's proven global infrastructure to expand their managed services quickly and cost effectively. Running on AWS, Arctic Wolf can replicate its IT architecture in additional AWS Regions in a matter of weeks rather than construct new data centers. The company recently announced plans to launch their first European security operations center by the end of 2021, which will be located in Germany and use the AWS Europe (Frankfurt) Region. Arctic Wolf is an ISV Partner in the AWS Partner Network (APN) and an AWS Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), a new designation that AWS announced last week. It means Arctic Wolf is a cybersecurity business that has met or exceeded 10 managed security service specializations that protect and monitor essential AWS resources, are delivered as a 24/7 fully managed service, and span vulnerability management, cloud security best practices and compliance, threat detection and response, network security, host and endpoint security, and application security. In addition, through an expanding technical relationship, Arctic Wolf and AWS are committed to better integrating their security services to keep joint customers secure from advanced attacks. "The cloud-native nature of Arctic Wolf's comprehensive security operations platform, coupled with the performance and reliability of AWS, gives us the agility and broad visibility we need in an ever-expanding cyber threat environment," said Bill Berzinskas, Director of Reliability and Security at Teamworks, a customer of Arctic Wolf. "We're scaling our SaaS platform from a simple web application to a mature business with hundreds of thousands of users, and the security operations approach pioneered by Arctic Wolf and powered by AWS gives us the confidence and security posture we need to grow our business." "Arctic Wolf is elevating security operations to help organizations of all sizes reliably and cost-effectively protect themselves in a constantly shifting threat landscape. AWS makes it possible for Arctic Wolf to expand their service to benefit customers around the world and rapidly adapt to emerging threats," said Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Security Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "By running on AWS, Arctic Wolf has the performance, elasticity, breadth of services, and go-to-market support they need to keep their customers safe and scale with demand. We're delighted to deepen our collaboration and congratulate them on their managed cloud security capabilities and distinction of AWS Level 1 MSSP Competency." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Arctic Wolf Arctic Wolf® is the market leader in security operations, pioneering the first cloud-native security operations platform to end cyber risk. Leading the industry with threat telemetry from endpoint, network, and cloud sources, the Arctic Wolf® Platform, supported by the original Concierge Security® Team, is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide. The Arctic Wolf Platform and Concierge Security experts make it fast and easy for organizations of any size to stand up world-class security operations that continually guard against attacks in an efficient and sustainable way. For more information about Arctic Wolf, visit arcticwolf.com or follow us at @AWNetworks, on LinkedIn or Facebook. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005044/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>Security operations leader leverages AWS's global infrastructure and services to support worldwide expansion and process trillions of security observations to help customers protect their organizations from rapidly evolving cyber threats</em></p><p><em>Arctic Wolf achieves AWS Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) designation in AWS Partner Network</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Arctic Wolf Networks has selected AWS as its primary cloud provider to power the company's innovative, cloud-native security operations platform. Arctic Wolf is one of the leading cybersecurity technology innovators in the world. The company provides turnkey, managed threat detection and response, risk management, cloud monitoring, and security training and awareness services to organizations. The company's hybrid approach to security combines the scale, speed, and processing power of cloud-based automation with the experience of trained security experts to transform how organizations protect themselves. Using AWS's unmatched portfolio of cloud capabilities, including containers, serverless, analytics, database, compute, and storage, Arctic Wolf can cost-effectively process more than 1.4 trillion unique security events a week from its global and fast-growing customer base. In addition, Arctic Wolf plans to leverage AWS's proven global infrastructure to continue to expand its operations across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005044/en/</p><p>Under the traditional cybersecurity model, companies typically relegate security to IT teams that rely on disparate technology solutions in an attempt to keep up with rapidly evolving threats. These systems can flood IT teams with security notifications, making it hard to differentiate between meaningful threats and noise and leaving organizations vulnerable to attack. In contrast, Arctic Wolf's approach uses AWS to power and deliver its cloud-native Arctic Wolf Platform, which is remotely managed by Arctic Wolf's "Concierge Security Team" (CST) in the cloud. The platform collects, enriches, and analyzes security data at scale and flags the CST when a potential threat requires additional scrutiny. The CST, in turn, alerts a customer only after they have validated a security incident and can provide recommended response options. In July 2021, Arctic Wolf used AWS to process and analyze more than 200 billion security events per day, including threats such as viruses, ransomware attacks, and compromised websites.</p><p>Arctic Wolf uses the breadth and depth of AWS services to elastically scale their offerings and meet global customer demand with low latency. The company typically runs more than 60,000 containers on Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) to provide its detection services. AWS Auto Scaling provides the elasticity and availability required to handle peak loads and events such as zero-day security incidents that often affect multiple customers over different geographical regions. When Arctic Wolf registers a security observation as suspicious activity, their CST leverages AWS Lambda (AWS's serverless compute service that lets customers run code without provisioning or managing servers) to trigger further automated analysis, review the findings, and validate threats before escalating to the customer. The company also uses AWS's managed database services, including Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS), to process security observation data at scale, looking for outliers or unexpected patterns of activity that could indicate potential threats. Arctic Wolf then automatically references that data against historical activity and serves the analysis to their CST to evaluate in the context of emerging threats.</p><p>"As repeatedly demonstrated by recent ransomware incidents, the digital threat landscape continues to evolve, with attack surfaces that include consumer devices and public infrastructure that connects to corporate networks. Organizations and consumers alike feel the impact when data and personal information falls into the wrong hands, yet businesses can easily become overwhelmed trying to manage security alerts on their own. Arctic Wolf combines the best of technology and human intelligence to help our customers stay ahead of threats. Our hybrid security approach powered by AWS is enabling more organizations around the world to innovate with the confidence that their systems and data are secure," said Nick Schneider, CEO, Arctic Wolf. "AWS's proven performance and security, global reach, and breadth of services, as well as the agility we gain by running in the cloud, are critical to achieving our mission to end cyber risk. The Arctic Wolf Platform was born in the cloud, and we look forward to continuing our work with AWS as a customer and a partner to help organizations across industries protect themselves and those they serve."</p><p>Moving forward, Arctic Wolf will use AWS's proven global infrastructure to expand their managed services quickly and cost effectively. Running on AWS, Arctic Wolf can replicate its IT architecture in additional AWS Regions in a matter of weeks rather than construct new data centers. The company recently announced plans to launch their first European security operations center by the end of 2021, which will be located in Germany and use the AWS Europe (Frankfurt) Region.</p><p>Arctic Wolf is an ISV Partner in the AWS Partner Network (APN) and an AWS Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), a new designation that AWS announced last week. It means Arctic Wolf is a cybersecurity business that has met or exceeded 10 managed security service specializations that protect and monitor essential AWS resources, are delivered as a 24/7 fully managed service, and span vulnerability management, cloud security best practices and compliance, threat detection and response, network security, host and endpoint security, and application security. In addition, through an expanding technical relationship, Arctic Wolf and AWS are committed to better integrating their security services to keep joint customers secure from advanced attacks.</p><p>"The cloud-native nature of Arctic Wolf's comprehensive security operations platform, coupled with the performance and reliability of AWS, gives us the agility and broad visibility we need in an ever-expanding cyber threat environment," said Bill Berzinskas, Director of Reliability and Security at Teamworks, a customer of Arctic Wolf. "We're scaling our SaaS platform from a simple web application to a mature business with hundreds of thousands of users, and the security operations approach pioneered by Arctic Wolf and powered by AWS gives us the confidence and security posture we need to grow our business."</p><p>"Arctic Wolf is elevating security operations to help organizations of all sizes reliably and cost-effectively protect themselves in a constantly shifting threat landscape. AWS makes it possible for Arctic Wolf to expand their service to benefit customers around the world and rapidly adapt to emerging threats," said Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Security Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "By running on AWS, Arctic Wolf has the performance, elasticity, breadth of services, and go-to-market support they need to keep their customers safe and scale with demand. We're delighted to deepen our collaboration and congratulate them on their managed cloud security capabilities and distinction of AWS Level 1 MSSP Competency."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Arctic Wolf</p><p>Arctic Wolf® is the market leader in security operations, pioneering the first cloud-native security operations platform to end cyber risk. Leading the industry with threat telemetry from endpoint, network, and cloud sources, the Arctic Wolf® Platform, supported by the original Concierge Security® Team, is the last line of defense for thousands of organizations worldwide. The Arctic Wolf Platform and Concierge Security experts make it fast and easy for organizations of any size to stand up world-class security operations that continually guard against attacks in an efficient and sustainable way. For more information about Arctic Wolf, visit arcticwolf.com or follow us at @AWNetworks, on LinkedIn or Facebook.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005044/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon Expands Hampton Roads Investment with a Career Center and Two New Delivery Stations

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The company has created more than 27,000 jobs in Virginia since 2010 and has 15 delivery stations across the Commonwealth ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2021-- Amazon continues its investment in the Hampton Roads area with the launch of a Career Center and two delivery stations. The Amazon Career Center, located at 1989 S. Military Highway in Chesapeake will serve as a hiring and orientation hub for the company's operations facilities in Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach. Additionally, the company is excited to announce the opening of two delivery stations in the Hampton Roads area, a 165,000 square foot facility at 1400 Sewells Point Road in Norfolk and a 111,600 square foot facility at 223 W Mercury Boulevard in Hampton. In celebration of the station launches, Amazon donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers. Delivery stations offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages, as well as independent contractors the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex. Combined, the two new delivery stations will create hundreds of full and part-time associate jobs in addition to hundreds of driver opportunities for Amazon's Delivery Service Partners and Amazon Flex drivers. Amazon is always thinking about how we can empower our employees to succeed and thrive. Employees are paid at least $15.00 per hour and receive comprehensive benefits, paid time off, up to 20 weeks fully paid parental leave, education and skills training, and opportunities for career growth. Amazon is committed to empowering our employees by providing them access to the education and training they need to grow their careers at Amazon and beyond. In the U.S., we are investing $700 million to upskill more than 100,000 employees by 2025 to help move them into higher-paying, in-demand jobs. Statement from Mayor Donnie Tuck  "We would like to thank Amazon for their investment in this state-of-the-art distribution facility. A generation of Hampton residents did much of their shopping at the former Kmart on this site, and now the redeveloped building will serve a new generation of online shoppers. Amazon is bringing full and part time jobs to our city, as well as bringing our packages a little closer to our doorsteps!" Amazon cares about the communities where we operate and we are proud to have created more than 27,000 jobs in Virginia since 2010. These jobs support communities of all sizes, from large cities like Norfolk to small towns like Gainesville. Over the last decade, Amazon has invested more than $34 billion across the Commonwealth, including infrastructure and compensation. These investments have contributed an additional $27 billion to the Virginia economy and have helped create 96,000 indirect jobs on top of Amazon's direct hires – from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. In addition, more than 42,000 independent authors and small and medium businesses in Virginia are selling to customers in Amazon's store, creating thousands of additional jobs across the Commonwealth. To learn more about the ways Amazon has invested in Virginia, click here. For more information visit amazon.com/apply, https://logistics.amazon.com, and https://flex.amazon.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005342/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>The company has created more than 27,000 jobs in Virginia since 2010 and </em><em>has 15 delivery stations across the Commonwealth</em></p><p>ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2021-- Amazon continues its investment in the Hampton Roads area with the launch of a Career Center and two delivery stations. The Amazon Career Center, located at 1989 S. Military Highway in Chesapeake will serve as a hiring and orientation hub for the company's operations facilities in Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach. Additionally, the company is excited to announce the opening of two delivery stations in the Hampton Roads area, a 165,000 square foot facility at 1400 Sewells Point Road in Norfolk and a 111,600 square foot facility at 223 W Mercury Boulevard in Hampton. In celebration of the station launches, Amazon donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.</p><p>Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers. Delivery stations offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages, as well as independent contractors the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex.</p><p>Combined, the two new delivery stations will create hundreds of full and part-time associate jobs in addition to hundreds of driver opportunities for Amazon's Delivery Service Partners and Amazon Flex drivers. Amazon is always thinking about how we can empower our employees to succeed and thrive. Employees are paid at least $15.00 per hour and receive comprehensive benefits, paid time off, up to 20 weeks fully paid parental leave, education and skills training, and opportunities for career growth. Amazon is committed to empowering our employees by providing them access to the education and training they need to grow their careers at Amazon and beyond. In the U.S., we are investing $700 million to upskill more than 100,000 employees by 2025 to help move them into higher-paying, in-demand jobs.</p><p>Statement from Mayor Donnie Tuck </p><p>"We would like to thank Amazon for their investment in this state-of-the-art distribution facility. A generation of Hampton residents did much of their shopping at the former Kmart on this site, and now the redeveloped building will serve a new generation of online shoppers. Amazon is bringing full and part time jobs to our city, as well as bringing our packages a little closer to our doorsteps!"</p><p>Amazon cares about the communities where we operate and we are proud to have created more than 27,000 jobs in Virginia since 2010. These jobs support communities of all sizes, from large cities like Norfolk to small towns like Gainesville. Over the last decade, Amazon has invested more than $34 billion across the Commonwealth, including infrastructure and compensation. These investments have contributed an additional $27 billion to the Virginia economy and have helped create 96,000 indirect jobs on top of Amazon's direct hires – from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. In addition, more than 42,000 independent authors and small and medium businesses in Virginia are selling to customers in Amazon's store, creating thousands of additional jobs across the Commonwealth. To learn more about the ways Amazon has invested in Virginia, click here.</p><p>For more information visit amazon.com/apply, https://logistics.amazon.com, and https://flex.amazon.com.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005342/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Announces Career Day 2021—America's Biggest Recruiting Event, with Over 40,000 Corporate and Tech Jobs Available in the U.S., and Programming to Help Both Current and Future Employees Grow Their Careers

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09/01/2021

2021

Career Day to take place across the U.S. on September 15 – To register visit www.amazoncareerday.com All Amazon regular full-time employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees—including health coverage from an employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and more. Over 1,200 Amazon recruiters will offer 20,000 1-on-1 career-coaching sessions to job seekers, plus thousands of additional sessions for Amazon employees to help them continue to grow in their own careers at the company or elsewhere New survey finds 40% of American job seekers say COVID-19 pandemic has caused them to reconsider their career path; over half willing to learn new skills to land higher-paying jobs SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it is hiring for more than 40,000 corporate and tech roles across 220-plus locations in the U.S., as well as tens of thousands of hourly positions in Amazon's Operations network, and holding its biggest-ever training and recruiting event to help both current and future employees grow their careers. Career Day will take place on September 15, and anyone can register for free here. The event is designed to support all job seekers, whether they are looking for a new job or hoping to transition to a different career altogether—at Amazon or another company. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of more than 20,000 personalized career-coaching sessions with an Amazon recruiter. The company is also offering thousands of 1-on-1 career-coaching sessions for Amazon employees looking to grow their careers at the company or elsewhere. The event will bring together world-leading experts—including New York Times best-selling authors David Epstein and Carla Harris—to provide candid advice on how job seekers can start, build, or transition their careers. "We're working hard every day to be the best place for people to have satisfying and fulfilling long-term careers," said Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. "Amazon continues to grow quickly and relentlessly invent across many areas, and we're hoping that Career Day gives both job seekers and current Amazon employees the support they need to learn new skills or reimagine their careers at Amazon or elsewhere." Amazon has hired over 450,000 people in the U.S. since the beginning of the pandemic, and is now the largest job creator in the U.S. The company was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. During Career Day last year, Amazon saw the highest one-week number of job applications in the history of the company. The event is open to all, regardless of their level of experience, professional field, or background. Those interested in attending will have the opportunity to receive: Personalized career coaching. A team of over 1,200 Amazon recruiters will conduct 20,000 free, 1-on-1 career-coaching sessions with job seekers across the country in one day. The recruiters will offer advice to those interested in the wide variety of jobs available at the company, including entry-level positions in Amazon's logistics network, corporate roles at our 18 Tech Hubs, as well as engineering, sustainability, data science, marketing, human resources, and finance roles that support Alexa, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Operations Technology, Prime Video, and many other businesses. Thousands of additional sessions will be offered to Amazon employees to receive career advice and learn about the company-funded upskilling programs available to help them move into higher-paying, in-demand jobs. World-class insights, advice, and learning opportunities. The Career Day main-stage program will include a conversation with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who will share his own career experience and advice for job seekers. David Epstein, the author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and Carla Harris, vice chairman of global wealth management and senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley, who was recently named one of the Top 50 Black Executives in Corporate America by Fortune magazine, will provide tips to help people at all stages of their careers. Tactical training. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in coding workshops led by Amazon software development engineers, and attend a "How to Interview at Amazon" breakout session led by two senior recruiters with a combined 25 years of interviewing experience. Working at Amazon  All Amazon regular full-time employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees. This includes health coverage from an employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and more.In addition, eligible employees have access to company-subsidized training opportunities. In 2020 alone, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company hired over 400,000 employees in the U.S.—of which, more than 60% are now paid more than they were at their previous job. Of the new employees hired across Amazon's Operations network, nearly 30,000 joined Amazon from the manufacturing sector, another 19,000 from traditional retail, and 16,500 from education and healthcare, among others. The company received more than 30 million job applications for roles at Amazon in 2020, almost double the number from 2019. Amazon currently ranks No. 2 on the World's Best Employers list from Forbes and on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list. Amazon was also selected by Fast Company as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators. The company was awarded a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, which recognizes the best workplaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and granted the Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award for excellence in hiring, training, and retaining veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. Amazon was also named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. New survey shows COVID-19 having long-lasting impact on labor market trends According to a new Morning Consult job-seeker insight survey commissioned by Amazon, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 40% of professionals in the U.S. are currently reconsidering their career paths. Almost half of the respondents (43%) identified better pay and benefits as the top reason they are looking for new work. The Morning Consult survey also found that post-pandemic, one in five job seekers (21%) find the current talent pool too competitive, and one-third of job seekers (34%) believe their current set of skills will become outdated in the next five to 15 years. Over half (51%) of workers are now interested in learning new skills that could help them improve their career trajectory. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005597/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Career Day to take place across the U.S. on September 15 – To register visit www.amazoncareerday.com</em></p><p><em>All Amazon regular full-time employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees—including health coverage from an employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and more.</em></p><p><em>Over 1,200 Amazon recruiters will offer 20,000 1-on-1 career-coaching sessions to job seekers, plus thousands of additional sessions for Amazon employees to help them continue to grow in their own careers at the company or elsewhere</em></p><p><em>New survey finds 40% of American job seekers say COVID-19 pandemic has caused them to reconsider their career path; over half willing to learn new skills to land higher-paying jobs</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it is hiring for more than 40,000 corporate and tech roles across 220-plus locations in the U.S., as well as tens of thousands of hourly positions in Amazon's Operations network, and holding its biggest-ever training and recruiting event to help both current and future employees grow their careers. Career Day will take place on September 15, and anyone can register for free here.</p><p>The event is designed to support all job seekers, whether they are looking for a new job or hoping to transition to a different career altogether—at Amazon or another company. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of more than 20,000 personalized career-coaching sessions with an Amazon recruiter. The company is also offering thousands of 1-on-1 career-coaching sessions for Amazon employees looking to grow their careers at the company or elsewhere. The event will bring together world-leading experts—including <em>New York Times</em> best-selling authors David Epstein and Carla Harris—to provide candid advice on how job seekers can start, build, or transition their careers.</p><p>"We're working hard every day to be the best place for people to have satisfying and fulfilling long-term careers," said Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. "Amazon continues to grow quickly and relentlessly invent across many areas, and we're hoping that Career Day gives both job seekers and current Amazon employees the support they need to learn new skills or reimagine their careers at Amazon or elsewhere."</p><p>Amazon has hired over 450,000 people in the U.S. since the beginning of the pandemic, and is now the largest job creator in the U.S. The company was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers. During Career Day last year, Amazon saw the highest one-week number of job applications in the history of the company. The event is open to all, regardless of their level of experience, professional field, or background. Those interested in attending will have the opportunity to receive:</p><ul><li>Personalized career coaching. A team of over 1,200 Amazon recruiters will conduct 20,000 free, 1-on-1 career-coaching sessions with job seekers across the country in one day. The recruiters will offer advice to those interested in the wide variety of jobs available at the company, including entry-level positions in Amazon's logistics network, corporate roles at our 18 Tech Hubs, as well as engineering, sustainability, data science, marketing, human resources, and finance roles that support Alexa, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Operations Technology, Prime Video, and many other businesses. Thousands of additional sessions will be offered to Amazon employees to receive career advice and learn about the company-funded upskilling programs available to help them move into higher-paying, in-demand jobs.</li><li>World-class insights, advice, and learning opportunities. The Career Day main-stage program will include a conversation with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who will share his own career experience and advice for job seekers. David Epstein, the author of <em>Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World</em>, and Carla Harris, vice chairman of global wealth management and senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley, who was recently named one of the Top 50 Black Executives in Corporate America by <em>Fortune </em>magazine, will provide tips to help people at all stages of their careers.</li><li>Tactical training. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in coding workshops led by Amazon software development engineers, and attend a "How to Interview at Amazon" breakout session led by two senior recruiters with a combined 25 years of interviewing experience.</li></ul><p>Working at Amazon </p><p>All Amazon regular full-time employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees. This includes health coverage from an employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and more.In addition, eligible employees have access to company-subsidized training opportunities.</p><p>In 2020 alone, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company hired over 400,000 employees in the U.S.—of which, more than 60% are now paid more than they were at their previous job. Of the new employees hired across Amazon's Operations network, nearly 30,000 joined Amazon from the manufacturing sector, another 19,000 from traditional retail, and 16,500 from education and healthcare, among others. The company received more than 30 million job applications for roles at Amazon in 2020, almost double the number from 2019.</p><p>Amazon currently ranks No. 2 on the World's Best Employers list from <em>Forbes</em> and on <em>Fortune</em>'s World's Most Admired Companies list. Amazon was also selected by <em>Fast Company</em> as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators. The company was awarded a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, which recognizes the best workplaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and granted the Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award for excellence in hiring, training, and retaining veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. Amazon was also named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index.</p><p>New survey shows COVID-19 having long-lasting impact on labor market trends</p><p>According to a new Morning Consult job-seeker insight survey commissioned by Amazon, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 40% of professionals in the U.S. are currently reconsidering their career paths. Almost half of the respondents (43%) identified better pay and benefits as the top reason they are looking for new work.</p><p>The Morning Consult survey also found that post-pandemic, one in five job seekers (21%) find the current talent pool too competitive, and one-third of job seekers (34%) believe their current set of skills will become outdated in the next five to 15 years. Over half (51%) of workers are now interested in learning new skills that could help them improve their career trajectory.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005597/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon Managed Grafana

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AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon Managed Grafana

08/31/2021

2021

Fully managed data visualization service gives customers a scalable, secure, and highly available way to visualize operational metrics, logs, and traces across multiple AWS and third-party data sources NTT DATA Services, Area52, and Tech Mahindra among the customers and partners using Amazon Managed Grafana SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon Managed Grafana, a fully managed data visualization service that enables customers to instantly query, correlate, and visualize operational metrics, logs, and traces, as well as Internet of Things (IoT) data. Developed in collaboration with Grafana Labs, Amazon Managed Grafana manages the provisioning, setup, scaling, and maintenance of Grafana so customers can easily create dashboards to view operational data from multiple data sources without having to worry about the underlying Grafana infrastructure. Additionally, built-in security and compliance features like single sign-on, fine-grained access control, and audit reporting mean that customers no longer need to invest time and resources setting up their own infrastructure to manage and audit access to Grafana dashboards. Amazon Managed Grafana also integrates with AWS data sources that collect operational data (e.g. Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elasticsearch Service, Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, etc.) and provides plug-ins for popular third-party data sources (e.g. Graphite, InfluxDB, MySQL, etc.), so customers can easily connect their data sources to Amazon Managed Grafana to get up and running quickly. There are no upfront fees or commitments to use Amazon Managed Grafana, and customers pay only based on monthly active-user licenses. To get started, visit aws.amazon.com/grafana/. Many businesses are moving to the cloud, adopting new application architectures (e.g. microservices, containers, serverless, etc.), and using IoT devices for greater agility and to enable new capabilities, but these customers also find it difficult to understand the interdependencies of these systems and applications. Observability (how well developers can understand what happens in a system by tracking operational data) is essential to the design of these systems to help companies make sense of operational data (e.g. metrics, logs, and traces), optimize application health and performance, and quickly debug issues. Today, customers use a combination of tools to collect and store different types of operational data for better observability, but the variety of tools used to track data across teams makes it difficult to get a consolidated view of an application's health and performance. Grafana is a popular open-source observability tool developed by Grafana Labs that is used to create dashboards that visualize operational metrics across multiple data sources so developers can have a more intuitive understanding of their application. Many AWS customers choose to self-host Grafana servers, but setting up, integrating, scaling, and maintaining Grafana in production is time consuming and complex. Once deployed, customers still need to separately authenticate credentials for every data source and AWS account, which takes additional time and engineering resources. Customers also need a secure way to manage access to Grafana dashboards throughout their organization, while maintaining their corporate security and compliance requirements. However, customers may not have an easy and consistent method to manage user access or track how information is being used for auditing purposes. As more teams gain access to Grafana, customers also need to invest additional time provisioning, configuring, and managing new servers, ensuring high availability for users, and staying up to date with new versions and security patches—all of which increases operational overhead and takes resources away from building applications that deliver value to customers. Amazon Managed Grafana is a fully managed data visualization service that is scalable, secure, and highly available—allowing customers to create Grafana dashboards in AWS for their operational and IoT data, without needing to manage the provisioning, setup, scaling, and maintenance of Grafana servers. Amazon Managed Grafana also allows customers to easily discover resources in their AWS accounts and automatically provision AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies to access their data, which helps customers build interactive dashboards that track the right operational metrics. Additionally, Amazon Managed Grafana makes it easier for customers to meet their security and compliance requirements, allowing them to authenticate users with AWS Single Sign-On (AWS SSO) and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0, and to use AWS CloudTrail to track changes made to an Amazon Managed Grafana deployment for compliance and audit tracking. Because Amazon Managed Grafana is a fully managed service, customers can scale from tens to thousands of users while maintaining high availability. AWS also manages all updates and security patches, so customers can focus on improving application performance. Through the collaboration with Grafana Labs, customers can seamlessly enable additional enterprise data-source plugins by activating Grafana Enterprise. This gives customers access to a range of third-party plugins (e.g. AppDynamics, Datadog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Oracle Database, ServiceNow, Splunk, Wavefront, Snowflake, MongoDB, etc.) that make it easier to take existing data from third-party applications and integrate them directly into Amazon Managed Grafana for even greater visibility across a customer's entire application. "AWS customers love the highly interactive dashboards they are able to create using Grafana but don't want to deal with the added operational complexity of managing their own Grafana servers," said Nandini Ramani, VP, Monitoring and Observability, AWS. "By working with Grafana Labs, we can give AWS customers a fully managed data visualization service for operational and IoT data across multiple sources that is scalable, secure, and highly available. Now, customers can spend less time managing their Grafana deployments and more time focused on building high-value applications and delivering a better experience to end users." "We are excited to collaborate with AWS to bring Grafana to even more users," said Raj Dutt, CEO and co-founder, Grafana Labs. "We believe in giving our users choice in where and how they run Grafana. Together with AWS, we're making it simpler for AWS customers to get started, so they can query, visualize, alert on, and understand any data they want. Along with dozens of included data source plugins, users can also easily enable Grafana Enterprise to visualize data from sources including Datadog, MongoDB, Splunk, Dynatrace, Snowflake, and many more, all in the same interface." Amazon Managed Grafana is available today in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), and Europe (London). NTT DATA Services, a division of NTT DATA Corporation, helps clients plan, assess, develop, and deliver AWS solutions that transform their businesses. "Grafana is a powerful observability tool made even stronger with Amazon Managed Grafana. As a managed service that connects across AWS data sources, our teams use Amazon Managed Grafana because it allows them to focus their resources on troubleshooting operational issues and improving application health, not infrastructure management," said Emily Lewis-Pinnell, VP and practice leader for Cloud Services, NTT DATA Services. "And with connectivity to AWS container services and AWS monitoring services, we are able to effortlessly monitor container health for our applications from a single dashboard." Area52, a technology company focused on material handling and food processing innovation, is a leader in advanced automation technologies and data analytics that helps its customers create more yield and perform rapid root cause analysis to find ways to optimize production pipelines. "We needed a solution to graph process data from industrial IoT devices and various supporting systems for customers operating in seafood processing and other industrial markets," said Tim Fogarty, founder, Area52. "We chose Amazon Managed Grafana because it allowed us to graph and visualize data for our customers without complex IT integrations. Now, we're able to more easily track key metrics across our customers' operations and create proactive alarm notifications if capacity and utilization targets are missed, so we can help our customers course correct to meet their production goals." Tech Mahindra is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner that specializes in digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions with over 117,600 professionals working across 90 countries that have helped over 840 companies transform how they operate. "We believe that our customers stand to gain significant benefits with the introduction of Amazon Managed Grafana because of the out-of-the-box resource discovery experience and ability to easily onboard their AWS accounts across multiple regions," said Ramprasad Nagaraja, VP of cloud native engineering/digital supply chain, Tech Mahindra. "We see a natural transition for a lot of our customers who are self-hosting Grafana based on early discussions because Amazon Managed Grafana removes the burden of self-hosting and managing Grafana infrastructure themselves." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210831006079/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>Fully managed data visualization service gives customers a scalable, secure, and highly available way to visualize operational metrics, logs, and traces across multiple AWS and third-party data sources</em></p><p><em>NTT DATA Services, Area52, and Tech Mahindra among the customers and partners using Amazon Managed Grafana</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon Managed Grafana, a fully managed data visualization service that enables customers to instantly query, correlate, and visualize operational metrics, logs, and traces, as well as Internet of Things (IoT) data. Developed in collaboration with Grafana Labs, Amazon Managed Grafana manages the provisioning, setup, scaling, and maintenance of Grafana so customers can easily create dashboards to view operational data from multiple data sources without having to worry about the underlying Grafana infrastructure. Additionally, built-in security and compliance features like single sign-on, fine-grained access control, and audit reporting mean that customers no longer need to invest time and resources setting up their own infrastructure to manage and audit access to Grafana dashboards. Amazon Managed Grafana also integrates with AWS data sources that collect operational data (e.g. Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elasticsearch Service, Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus, etc.) and provides plug-ins for popular third-party data sources (e.g. Graphite, InfluxDB, MySQL, etc.), so customers can easily connect their data sources to Amazon Managed Grafana to get up and running quickly. There are no upfront fees or commitments to use Amazon Managed Grafana, and customers pay only based on monthly active-user licenses. To get started, visit aws.amazon.com/grafana/.</p><p>Many businesses are moving to the cloud, adopting new application architectures (e.g. microservices, containers, serverless, etc.), and using IoT devices for greater agility and to enable new capabilities, but these customers also find it difficult to understand the interdependencies of these systems and applications. Observability (how well developers can understand what happens in a system by tracking operational data) is essential to the design of these systems to help companies make sense of operational data (e.g. metrics, logs, and traces), optimize application health and performance, and quickly debug issues. Today, customers use a combination of tools to collect and store different types of operational data for better observability, but the variety of tools used to track data across teams makes it difficult to get a consolidated view of an application's health and performance. Grafana is a popular open-source observability tool developed by Grafana Labs that is used to create dashboards that visualize operational metrics across multiple data sources so developers can have a more intuitive understanding of their application. Many AWS customers choose to self-host Grafana servers, but setting up, integrating, scaling, and maintaining Grafana in production is time consuming and complex. Once deployed, customers still need to separately authenticate credentials for every data source and AWS account, which takes additional time and engineering resources. Customers also need a secure way to manage access to Grafana dashboards throughout their organization, while maintaining their corporate security and compliance requirements. However, customers may not have an easy and consistent method to manage user access or track how information is being used for auditing purposes. As more teams gain access to Grafana, customers also need to invest additional time provisioning, configuring, and managing new servers, ensuring high availability for users, and staying up to date with new versions and security patches—all of which increases operational overhead and takes resources away from building applications that deliver value to customers.</p><p>Amazon Managed Grafana is a fully managed data visualization service that is scalable, secure, and highly available—allowing customers to create Grafana dashboards in AWS for their operational and IoT data, without needing to manage the provisioning, setup, scaling, and maintenance of Grafana servers. Amazon Managed Grafana also allows customers to easily discover resources in their AWS accounts and automatically provision AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies to access their data, which helps customers build interactive dashboards that track the right operational metrics. Additionally, Amazon Managed Grafana makes it easier for customers to meet their security and compliance requirements, allowing them to authenticate users with AWS Single Sign-On (AWS SSO) and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0, and to use AWS CloudTrail to track changes made to an Amazon Managed Grafana deployment for compliance and audit tracking. Because Amazon Managed Grafana is a fully managed service, customers can scale from tens to thousands of users while maintaining high availability. AWS also manages all updates and security patches, so customers can focus on improving application performance. Through the collaboration with Grafana Labs, customers can seamlessly enable additional enterprise data-source plugins by activating Grafana Enterprise. This gives customers access to a range of third-party plugins (e.g. AppDynamics, Datadog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Oracle Database, ServiceNow, Splunk, Wavefront, Snowflake, MongoDB, etc.) that make it easier to take existing data from third-party applications and integrate them directly into Amazon Managed Grafana for even greater visibility across a customer's entire application.</p><p>"AWS customers love the highly interactive dashboards they are able to create using Grafana but don't want to deal with the added operational complexity of managing their own Grafana servers," said Nandini Ramani, VP, Monitoring and Observability, AWS. "By working with Grafana Labs, we can give AWS customers a fully managed data visualization service for operational and IoT data across multiple sources that is scalable, secure, and highly available. Now, customers can spend less time managing their Grafana deployments and more time focused on building high-value applications and delivering a better experience to end users."</p><p>"We are excited to collaborate with AWS to bring Grafana to even more users," said Raj Dutt, CEO and co-founder, Grafana Labs. "We believe in giving our users choice in where and how they run Grafana. Together with AWS, we're making it simpler for AWS customers to get started, so they can query, visualize, alert on, and understand any data they want. Along with dozens of included data source plugins, users can also easily enable Grafana Enterprise to visualize data from sources including Datadog, MongoDB, Splunk, Dynatrace, Snowflake, and many more, all in the same interface."</p><p>Amazon Managed Grafana is available today in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), and Europe (London).</p><p>NTT DATA Services, a division of NTT DATA Corporation, helps clients plan, assess, develop, and deliver AWS solutions that transform their businesses. "Grafana is a powerful observability tool made even stronger with Amazon Managed Grafana. As a managed service that connects across AWS data sources, our teams use Amazon Managed Grafana because it allows them to focus their resources on troubleshooting operational issues and improving application health, not infrastructure management," said Emily Lewis-Pinnell, VP and practice leader for Cloud Services, NTT DATA Services. "And with connectivity to AWS container services and AWS monitoring services, we are able to effortlessly monitor container health for our applications from a single dashboard."</p><p>Area52, a technology company focused on material handling and food processing innovation, is a leader in advanced automation technologies and data analytics that helps its customers create more yield and perform rapid root cause analysis to find ways to optimize production pipelines. "We needed a solution to graph process data from industrial IoT devices and various supporting systems for customers operating in seafood processing and other industrial markets," said Tim Fogarty, founder, Area52. "We chose Amazon Managed Grafana because it allowed us to graph and visualize data for our customers without complex IT integrations. Now, we're able to more easily track key metrics across our customers' operations and create proactive alarm notifications if capacity and utilization targets are missed, so we can help our customers course correct to meet their production goals."</p><p>Tech Mahindra is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner that specializes in digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions with over 117,600 professionals working across 90 countries that have helped over 840 companies transform how they operate. "We believe that our customers stand to gain significant benefits with the introduction of Amazon Managed Grafana because of the out-of-the-box resource discovery experience and ability to easily onboard their AWS accounts across multiple regions," said Ramprasad Nagaraja, VP of cloud native engineering/digital supply chain, Tech Mahindra. "We see a natural transition for a lot of our customers who are self-hosting Grafana based on early discussions because Amazon Managed Grafana removes the burden of self-hosting and managing Grafana infrastructure themselves."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210831006079/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon and 11st Launch New Amazon Global Store in Korea

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Amazon and 11st Launch New Amazon Global Store in Korea

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Customers can now shop tens of millions of Amazon US products directly from 11st and enjoy free international delivery, great prices and world class customer service SOUTH KOREA, August 31, 2021 – Amazon and 11st today announced the launch of Amazon Global Store on 11st, a new way for customers in Korea to shop Amazon US selection. The launch brings one of the largest international selection available for online shopping in Korea, with tens of millions of products from more than 30 categories including PC, toys, fashion, consumer electronics, kitchen and more. For the avid readers, the launch also makes Amazon Global Store on 11st Korea's most extensive bookstore, with millions of books available at customers' fingertips. Customers in Korea will experience Amazon's commitment to great prices, selection and convenience, while shopping directly on 11st by visiting 11st.kr/Amazon or the 11st app. "We are thrilled to bring Amazon Global Store to customers in Korea through 11st," said Somana Konganda, Director of Amazon Global. "11st shares our customer obsession, and together we are working to expand our product selection, give customers even greater value, and continually improve the shopping experience. Starting today, customers in Korea will be able to enjoy the most convenient way to shop global products, with free international shipping from the US." In addition, customers who are SKT's ‘Universe Pass' subscribers will benefit from free international delivery from Amazon US on an ever-growing range of millions of products on Amazon Global Store on 11st. Customers can look forward to receiving their orders within 6 – 10 working days, and select products will be available as fast as 4 - 6 working days. For a limited time, subscribers will enjoy the free shipping with no minimum spend*, while customers who are not subscribed to ‘Universe Pass' will receive free international delivery with a minimum spend of 28,000 KRW. "Today marks a proud day for us at 11st," said Sangho Lee, CEO of 11st. The launch of Amazon Global Store on 11st brings together the best of 11st's local know-how and Amazon's global retailing experience. We will continue to work hand in hand with our partners at Amazon to innovate and provide a convenient and safe shopping experience for customers in Korea. We invite all customers to visit the 11st app and website that they have become familiar with, and explore the tens of millions of new Amazon US items available to shop from." In celebration of the launch, Amazon and 11st will be offering customers thousands of incredible deals, including: Up to 50% off on PC products Up to 50% off fashion brands Up to 40% off on household products Up to 30% off on Amazon devices including Echo Dot International Version Konganda added, "Both 11st and Amazon teams are thrilled to invite you to explore this new shopping experience. We are only getting started and will continue to innovate on your behalf with the addition of many new services and product offerings in the future. It's still Day 1!" To start shopping Amazon Global Store on 11st today, please download the 11st app or visit 11st.kr/Amazon. ### About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.  *Free shipping promotion is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

<p><em>Customers can now shop tens of millions of Amazon US products directly from 11st and enjoy free international delivery, great prices and world class customer service</em></p><p>SOUTH KOREA, August 31, 2021 – Amazon and 11st today announced the launch of Amazon Global Store on 11st, a new way for customers in Korea to shop Amazon US selection. The launch brings one of the largest international selection available for online shopping in Korea, with tens of millions of products from more than 30 categories including PC, toys, fashion, consumer electronics, kitchen and more. For the avid readers, the launch also makes Amazon Global Store on 11st Korea's most extensive bookstore, with millions of books available at customers' fingertips. Customers in Korea will experience Amazon's commitment to great prices, selection and convenience, while shopping directly on 11st by visiting 11st.kr/Amazon or the 11st app.</p><p>"We are thrilled to bring Amazon Global Store to customers in Korea through 11st," said Somana Konganda, Director of Amazon Global. "11st shares our customer obsession, and together we are working to expand our product selection, give customers even greater value, and continually improve the shopping experience. Starting today, customers in Korea will be able to enjoy the most convenient way to shop global products, with free international shipping from the US."</p><p>In addition, customers who are SKT's ‘Universe Pass' subscribers will benefit from free international delivery from Amazon US on an ever-growing range of millions of products on Amazon Global Store on 11st<em>. </em>Customers can look forward to receiving their orders within 6 – 10 working days, and select products will be available as fast as 4 - 6 working days. For a limited time, subscribers will enjoy the free shipping with no minimum spend*, while customers who are not subscribed to ‘Universe Pass' will receive free international delivery with a minimum spend of 28,000 KRW.</p><p>"Today marks a proud day for us at 11st," said Sangho Lee, CEO of 11st. The launch of Amazon Global Store on 11st brings together the best of 11st's local know-how and Amazon's global retailing experience. We will continue to work hand in hand with our partners at Amazon to innovate and provide a convenient and safe shopping experience for customers in Korea. We invite all customers to visit the 11st app and website that they have become familiar with, and explore the tens of millions of new Amazon US items available to shop from."</p><p>In celebration of the launch, Amazon and 11st will be offering customers thousands of incredible deals, including:</p><ul><li>Up to 50% off on PC products</li><li>Up to 50% off fashion brands</li><li>Up to 40% off on household products</li><li>Up to 30% off on Amazon devices including Echo Dot International Version</li></ul><p>Konganda added, "Both 11st and Amazon teams are thrilled to invite you to explore this new shopping experience. We are only getting started and will continue to innovate on your behalf with the addition of many new services and product offerings in the future. It's still Day 1!"</p><p>To start shopping Amazon Global Store on 11st today, please download the 11st app or visit 11st.kr/Amazon.</p><p>###</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. </p><p>^{*Free shipping promotion is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.}</p>

Sun Life Taps AWS as Its Long-Term Strategic Cloud Provider to Transform Digital Services

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Sun Life Taps AWS as Its Long-Term Strategic Cloud Provider to Transform Digital Services

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One of the world's most trusted insurance companies uses AWS technology to innovate for clients, develop employees, and become a more agile business in the cloud SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Sun Life (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) has selected AWS as its long-term strategic cloud technology provider to become a cloud-first organization, drive ongoing innovation, and develop new digital client experiences. Sun Life will use AWS's proven portfolio of cloud technologies, including analytics, machine learning, storage, security, and databases, to drive operational efficiency and innovation to the company's clients and employees. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210826005687/en/ Through its relationship with AWS, Sun Life became the first company in Canada to launch an immersive cloud skills training program, which is now available to Sun Life employees. Dubbed "Catalysts for Cloud" and using the AWS Skills Guild, a comprehensive skills enablement program to build cloud fluency, the initiative focuses on attracting and developing top talent. The program brings together Sun Life's cloud experts alongside AWS instructors to offer peer-to-peer learning and hands-on training to build cloud skills across the organization. Over the next few months, Sun Life will certify the first 450 business and technical employees with this AWS program and will continue to train more employees to help expedite cloud adoption and develop new client-facing and internal capabilities. As part of its move to accelerate digital transformation and deliver new client experiences using the cloud, Sun Life built development workspaces in North America and innovation labs in Asia to bring together IT teams and business leaders to innovate with AWS technologies. In Asia, for example, one of the labs created the Sun Life Secure Experience, which enables Sun Life advisors to collaborate with clients virtually using video conferencing and secure file sharing. The new offering uses Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Route 53 (AWS's cloud Domain Name System web service) to provide a reliable and cost-effective way for clients and advisors to connect remotely to view and discuss financial documents. The Sun Life Secure Experience also uses Amazon SageMaker, which is AWS's service that enables data scientists and developers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly in the cloud and at the edge. "Our aim in moving to the cloud is to be a digital innovator for our clients and use technology to shape how we work and develop employees at Sun Life. AWS's portfolio of cloud technologies help us to be predictive, proactive, and personal by taking client insights and translating them into new, digital ways to meet their needs," said Laura Money, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Sun Life. "I dream of the day when we get client insights in the morning and deliver a solution by the evening. I'm excited to know we can realize this dream with our teams working differently using AWS." "Sun Life has a long history of embracing digital technology to offer new services and features that keep customers at the center of everything they do. By running on the world's leading cloud, Sun Life has the agility to quickly build and scale new platforms to give customers more ways to manage their portfolios as the demand for digital services continues to grow," said Frank Fallon, Vice President of Financial Services, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "Sun Life's cloud-first approach signals a commitment to modernizing its infrastructure that sets the standard for other insurers in Canada. Companies throughout the financial services industry can count on AWS's scale, performance, and breadth of capabilities to drive innovation and continuously deliver for their customers." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Sun Life Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2021, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.36 trillion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com. Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210826005687/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>One of the world's most trusted insurance companies uses AWS technology to innovate for clients, develop employees, and become a more agile business in the cloud</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Sun Life (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) has selected AWS as its long-term strategic cloud technology provider to become a cloud-first organization, drive ongoing innovation, and develop new digital client experiences. Sun Life will use AWS's proven portfolio of cloud technologies, including analytics, machine learning, storage, security, and databases, to drive operational efficiency and innovation to the company's clients and employees.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210826005687/en/</p><p>Through its relationship with AWS, Sun Life became the first company in Canada to launch an immersive cloud skills training program, which is now available to Sun Life employees. Dubbed "Catalysts for Cloud" and using the AWS Skills Guild, a comprehensive skills enablement program to build cloud fluency, the initiative focuses on attracting and developing top talent. The program brings together Sun Life's cloud experts alongside AWS instructors to offer peer-to-peer learning and hands-on training to build cloud skills across the organization. Over the next few months, Sun Life will certify the first 450 business and technical employees with this AWS program and will continue to train more employees to help expedite cloud adoption and develop new client-facing and internal capabilities.</p><p>As part of its move to accelerate digital transformation and deliver new client experiences using the cloud, Sun Life built development workspaces in North America and innovation labs in Asia to bring together IT teams and business leaders to innovate with AWS technologies. In Asia, for example, one of the labs created the Sun Life Secure Experience, which enables Sun Life advisors to collaborate with clients virtually using video conferencing and secure file sharing. The new offering uses Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Route 53 (AWS's cloud Domain Name System web service) to provide a reliable and cost-effective way for clients and advisors to connect remotely to view and discuss financial documents. The Sun Life Secure Experience also uses Amazon SageMaker, which is AWS's service that enables data scientists and developers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly in the cloud and at the edge.</p><p>"Our aim in moving to the cloud is to be a digital innovator for our clients and use technology to shape how we work and develop employees at Sun Life. AWS's portfolio of cloud technologies help us to be predictive, proactive, and personal by taking client insights and translating them into new, digital ways to meet their needs," said Laura Money, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Sun Life. "I dream of the day when we get client insights in the morning and deliver a solution by the evening. I'm excited to know we can realize this dream with our teams working differently using AWS."</p><p>"Sun Life has a long history of embracing digital technology to offer new services and features that keep customers at the center of everything they do. By running on the world's leading cloud, Sun Life has the agility to quickly build and scale new platforms to give customers more ways to manage their portfolios as the demand for digital services continues to grow," said Frank Fallon, Vice President of Financial Services, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "Sun Life's cloud-first approach signals a commitment to modernizing its infrastructure that sets the standard for other insurers in Canada. Companies throughout the financial services industry can count on AWS's scale, performance, and breadth of capabilities to drive innovation and continuously deliver for their customers."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Sun Life</p><p>Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2021, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.36 trillion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com.</p><p>Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210826005687/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon Announces Two New Cybersecurity Initiatives Aimed To Protect Organizations and Individuals

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08/25/2021 17:30:00

Amazon Announces Two New Cybersecurity Initiatives Aimed To Protect Organizations and Individuals

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Amazon to make its Security Awareness training available for individuals and businesses to educate and help protect against cyberattacks AWS will offer free Multi-Factor Authentication devices to customers, providing a more secure way to protect sensitive information SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2021-- Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced two new security initiatives that will help protect organizations and individuals from increasing cybersecurity threats. Starting in October, Amazon will make available to the public the cybersecurity training materials it has developed to keep its employees and sensitive information safe from cyberattack. In addition, Amazon announced that it will offer qualified AWS customers a free multi-factor authentication (MFA) device designed to further secure their environments and protect their most sensitive assets from cyberattacks. "A fundamental problem when addressing current cybersecurity threats is education, which is why we're excited to share our Amazon Security Awareness training for free to help organizations and individuals understand how to navigate and fight against security events," said Steve Schmidt, Chief Information Security Officer of AWS. "And by giving qualified AWS customers access to free MFA tokens, we've made it even easier for companies to use this powerful tool to protect their data and important technology assets." Amazon Security Awareness: Social engineering is a large vector for cybersecurity attacks. In some cases, phishing emails try to get employees to click on a link and reveal their login credentials. In other cases, phone call scams try to get people to disclose personal information. People and organizations need security training to identify and keep themselves safe from these attacks, but often, they lack the time to take hours-long training courses, even when they are available and provide the right information. Amazon has designed a digestible and succinct curriculum, used with its employees, to anticipate and educate about possible security threats. Starting in October, Amazon will offer this Security Awareness training free of charge to both organizations and individuals. Businesses and organizations can also build their own solutions on top of the Amazon training to suit their needs. The Amazon Security Awareness training courses include videos and online assessments. The materials leverage proven neuroscience and adult learning principles to enhance content retention and are regularly updated as digital attack techniques evolve. Multi-Factor Authentication: For highly sensitive information (e.g. personal documents, proprietary customer information, companies' technology infrastructure assets) stronger tools are needed to protect data. Starting in October, qualified AWS account holders can receive a MFA device at no additional cost, providing customers with a stronger security posture. AWS users with access to the AWS Management Console can authenticate themselves by typing in their passwords and then simply touching the MFA security token plugged into their computer's USB port.The free MFA token adds a layer of security to protect customers' AWS accounts against phishing, session hijacking, man-in-the-middle, and malware attacks. Customers can also use their MFA devices to safely access multiple AWS accounts, as well as other token-enabled applications, such as GitHub, Gmail, and Dropbox. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210825005808/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>Amazon to make its Security Awareness training available for individuals and businesses to educate and help protect against cyberattacks</em></p><p><em>AWS will offer free Multi-Factor Authentication devices to customers, providing a more secure way to protect sensitive information</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2021-- Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced two new security initiatives that will help protect organizations and individuals from increasing cybersecurity threats. Starting in October, Amazon will make available to the public the cybersecurity training materials it has developed to keep its employees and sensitive information safe from cyberattack. In addition, Amazon announced that it will offer qualified AWS customers a free multi-factor authentication (MFA) device designed to further secure their environments and protect their most sensitive assets from cyberattacks.</p><p>"A fundamental problem when addressing current cybersecurity threats is education, which is why we're excited to share our Amazon Security Awareness training for free to help organizations and individuals understand how to navigate and fight against security events," said Steve Schmidt, Chief Information Security Officer of AWS. "And by giving qualified AWS customers access to free MFA tokens, we've made it even easier for companies to use this powerful tool to protect their data and important technology assets."</p><ul><li>Amazon Security Awareness: Social engineering is a large vector for cybersecurity attacks. In some cases, phishing emails try to get employees to click on a link and reveal their login credentials. In other cases, phone call scams try to get people to disclose personal information. People and organizations need security training to identify and keep themselves safe from these attacks, but often, they lack the time to take hours-long training courses, even when they are available and provide the right information. Amazon has designed a digestible and succinct curriculum, used with its employees, to anticipate and educate about possible security threats. Starting in October, Amazon will offer this Security Awareness training free of charge to both organizations and individuals. Businesses and organizations can also build their own solutions on top of the Amazon training to suit their needs. The Amazon Security Awareness training courses include videos and online assessments. The materials leverage proven neuroscience and adult learning principles to enhance content retention and are regularly updated as digital attack techniques evolve.</li></ul><ul><li>Multi-Factor Authentication: For highly sensitive information (e.g. personal documents, proprietary customer information, companies' technology infrastructure assets) stronger tools are needed to protect data. Starting in October, qualified AWS account holders can receive a MFA device at no additional cost, providing customers with a stronger security posture. AWS users with access to the AWS Management Console can authenticate themselves by typing in their passwords and then simply touching the MFA security token plugged into their computer's USB port.The free MFA token adds a layer of security to protect customers' AWS accounts against phishing, session hijacking, man-in-the-middle, and malware attacks. Customers can also use their MFA devices to safely access multiple AWS accounts, as well as other token-enabled applications, such as GitHub, Gmail, and Dropbox.</li></ul><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210825005808/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon MemoryDB for Redis

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08/19/2021 13:22:00

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon MemoryDB for Redis

08/19/2021

2021

New Redis-compatible, in-memory database delivers ultra-fast performance with sub-millisecond latency and high durability Netflix, Twilio, and Cimpress among customers using Amazon MemoryDB for Redis SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability ofAmazon MemoryDB for Redis, a fully managed, Redis-compatible, in-memory database. Amazon MemoryDB for Redis enables customers to achieve ultra-fast performance with high availability and durability for their most business-critical applications that require sub-millisecond response times. With Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, customers can use the same familiar and flexible Redis data structures and application programming interface (API) they use today without having to separately manage a cache and a durable database, or the required underlying infrastructure. There are no up-front commitments or fees to use Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, and customers pay only for the database capacity used. To get started with Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/memorydb. Today, developers building applications that require high performance at massive scale use microservices, where the application functionality is split into separate, independent services to make the applications easier to deploy, manage, and scale. However, applications built using microservices also increase the complexity of the underlying code base and demand extremely low latency because they often involve hundreds of microservices per user interaction or API call. Many customers have asked for help running, scaling, and managing their databases for high-performance applications that need to provide real-time user experiences at scale, like ecommerce, online banking, and media and entertainment applications that are built using microservices. To meet these performance needs and streamline code, many developers use the open source, in-memory data store Redis as a cache to speed up application response times. Redis is popular among developers because of its flexible data structures that simplify the code it takes to model, sort, map, and list data. However, to enable fast performance and flexibility, Redis as a cache trades durability for speed—optimizing for throughput and availability rather than the consistency and durability required in a primary data store. As a result, customers that need ultra-fast performance and durability typically use Redis alongside a database like Amazon Aurora or Amazon DynamoDB. While some developers might forgo durability and use a cache as a primary data store, they must be prepared to rebuild their data stores when an outage occurs, which is time-consuming, error prone, and results in poor end user experiences. Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is a fully managed, Redis-compatible, in-memory database that provides low latency, high throughput, and durability at any scale to make it easier to build applications that require a durable database with sub-millisecond latency. Amazon MemoryDB for Redis stores entire datasets in-memory and can be used as a single, primary database, enabling customers to build high-performance applications with microservices without having to separately manage a cache, durable database, or the required underlying infrastructure. Compatible with the popular Redis API, Amazon MemoryDB for Redis enables developers to quickly build applications using the same familiar Redis application code, data structures, and commands they use today for building microservices applications. Amazon MemoryDB for Redis automatically scales to provide customers with ultra-low latency at any scale for applications that demand high performance. Data in Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is always encrypted and stored with high durability in a transactional log across multiple Availability Zones (Multi-AZ) to enable fast database recovery and restart without data loss. "More and more customers have told us they need an easier way to build modern applications with microservices, which demand both extreme performance and durability," said Raju Gulabani, VP of databases and analytics, AWS. "With Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, customers can now simplify their architecture with a durable and ultra-fast in-memory database, free from the hassle of managing a separate cache, database, and the underlying infrastructure, to quickly and easily build and scale applications that require real-time interactivity and reinvent customer experiences." To get started, customers can easily create an Amazon MemoryDB for Redis cluster in minutes through the AWS Management Console, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), or AWS Software Development Kit (SDK). Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is available today in US East (N. Virginia), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), Europe (Ireland), and South America (Sao Paulo) Regions, and will expand to additional Regions in the coming months. Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with more than 200 million members in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. "Our media platform uses a microservices architecture, and we are looking for the right database to support some of our platform requirements," said Charles Zhao, Manager, MCE Media Workflow Infrastructure, Netflix. "We're excited about the launch of Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, as it fulfills our need for a durable, in-memory database that supports our short and long-term architectural plans." Twilio is the leading cloud communications platform that enables developers to build, scale, and operate real-time customer engagement within their software applications via simple-to-use APIs. "Our platform sends and receives over 105 billion messages a year across voice, email, SMS, MMS, FB Messenger, WhatsApp, and more. We need a database that can handle this high volume of messages, while also maintaining low latency," said Andrei Birjukov, Director of Engineering, Twilio. "Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is highly scalable, easily scaling to more than a hundred terabytes per cluster. As an in-memory database, Amazon MemoryDB for Redis provides the extreme high performance that's essential for our global platform." Cimpress is a strategically focused group of more than a dozen businesses that specialize in mass customization to deliver uniquely personalized products conveniently and affordably. "Many of our services use Redis with Hangfire for backlog management, and one of our requirements is to guarantee a reply to every request, which could be compromised if there is a chance of data loss during failover when using Redis as the only data storage," said David Greenberg, Director of Technology, Cimpress. "With Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, we no longer need to manage both a cache and a database. This simplifies our architecture, reduces operational overhead, and helps us enable the rapid deployment of new services." transACT Technology Solutions specializes in end-to-end IT infrastructure and desktop solutions, reinforced by industry-leading technologies. "We help a range of customers with their journey to the cloud, and our clients love Redis APIs and data structures due to their ease of use and flexibility when building mission-critical applications. They are looking for a database that is Redis compatible and provides durability to avoid the risk of data loss," said Gordon Scobie, Director of Technology Services, transACT Technology Solutions. "We're looking forward to the launch of Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, which is the first database to offer the combination of Multi-AZ durability and the versatility of Redis in a single solution." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210819005670/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>New Redis-compatible, in-memory database delivers ultra-fast performance with sub-millisecond latency and high durability</em></p><p><em>Netflix, Twilio, and Cimpress among customers using Amazon MemoryDB for Redis</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability ofAmazon MemoryDB for Redis, a fully managed, Redis-compatible, in-memory database. Amazon MemoryDB for Redis enables customers to achieve ultra-fast performance with high availability and durability for their most business-critical applications that require sub-millisecond response times. With Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, customers can use the same familiar and flexible Redis data structures and application programming interface (API) they use today without having to separately manage a cache and a durable database, or the required underlying infrastructure. There are no up-front commitments or fees to use Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, and customers pay only for the database capacity used. To get started with Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/memorydb.</p><p>Today, developers building applications that require high performance at massive scale use microservices, where the application functionality is split into separate, independent services to make the applications easier to deploy, manage, and scale. However, applications built using microservices also increase the complexity of the underlying code base and demand extremely low latency because they often involve hundreds of microservices per user interaction or API call. Many customers have asked for help running, scaling, and managing their databases for high-performance applications that need to provide real-time user experiences at scale, like ecommerce, online banking, and media and entertainment applications that are built using microservices. To meet these performance needs and streamline code, many developers use the open source, in-memory data store Redis as a cache to speed up application response times. Redis is popular among developers because of its flexible data structures that simplify the code it takes to model, sort, map, and list data. However, to enable fast performance and flexibility, Redis as a cache trades durability for speed—optimizing for throughput and availability rather than the consistency and durability required in a primary data store. As a result, customers that need ultra-fast performance and durability typically use Redis alongside a database like Amazon Aurora or Amazon DynamoDB. While some developers might forgo durability and use a cache as a primary data store, they must be prepared to rebuild their data stores when an outage occurs, which is time-consuming, error prone, and results in poor end user experiences.</p><p>Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is a fully managed, Redis-compatible, in-memory database that provides low latency, high throughput, and durability at any scale to make it easier to build applications that require a durable database with sub-millisecond latency. Amazon MemoryDB for Redis stores entire datasets in-memory and can be used as a single, primary database, enabling customers to build high-performance applications with microservices without having to separately manage a cache, durable database, or the required underlying infrastructure. Compatible with the popular Redis API, Amazon MemoryDB for Redis enables developers to quickly build applications using the same familiar Redis application code, data structures, and commands they use today for building microservices applications. Amazon MemoryDB for Redis automatically scales to provide customers with ultra-low latency at any scale for applications that demand high performance. Data in Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is always encrypted and stored with high durability in a transactional log across multiple Availability Zones (Multi-AZ) to enable fast database recovery and restart without data loss.</p><p>"More and more customers have told us they need an easier way to build modern applications with microservices, which demand both extreme performance and durability," said Raju Gulabani, VP of databases and analytics, AWS. "With Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, customers can now simplify their architecture with a durable and ultra-fast in-memory database, free from the hassle of managing a separate cache, database, and the underlying infrastructure, to quickly and easily build and scale applications that require real-time interactivity and reinvent customer experiences."</p><p>To get started, customers can easily create an Amazon MemoryDB for Redis cluster in minutes through the AWS Management Console, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), or AWS Software Development Kit (SDK). Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is available today in US East (N. Virginia), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), Europe (Ireland), and South America (Sao Paulo) Regions, and will expand to additional Regions in the coming months.</p><p>Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with more than 200 million members in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. "Our media platform uses a microservices architecture, and we are looking for the right database to support some of our platform requirements," said Charles Zhao, Manager, MCE Media Workflow Infrastructure, Netflix. "We're excited about the launch of Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, as it fulfills our need for a durable, in-memory database that supports our short and long-term architectural plans."</p><p>Twilio is the leading cloud communications platform that enables developers to build, scale, and operate real-time customer engagement within their software applications via simple-to-use APIs. "Our platform sends and receives over 105 billion messages a year across voice, email, SMS, MMS, FB Messenger, WhatsApp, and more. We need a database that can handle this high volume of messages, while also maintaining low latency," said Andrei Birjukov, Director of Engineering, Twilio. "Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is highly scalable, easily scaling to more than a hundred terabytes per cluster. As an in-memory database, Amazon MemoryDB for Redis provides the extreme high performance that's essential for our global platform."</p><p>Cimpress is a strategically focused group of more than a dozen businesses that specialize in mass customization to deliver uniquely personalized products conveniently and affordably. "Many of our services use Redis with Hangfire for backlog management, and one of our requirements is to guarantee a reply to every request, which could be compromised if there is a chance of data loss during failover when using Redis as the only data storage," said David Greenberg, Director of Technology, Cimpress. "With Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, we no longer need to manage both a cache and a database. This simplifies our architecture, reduces operational overhead, and helps us enable the rapid deployment of new services."</p><p>transACT Technology Solutions specializes in end-to-end IT infrastructure and desktop solutions, reinforced by industry-leading technologies. "We help a range of customers with their journey to the cloud, and our clients love Redis APIs and data structures due to their ease of use and flexibility when building mission-critical applications. They are looking for a database that is Redis compatible and provides durability to avoid the risk of data loss," said Gordon Scobie, Director of Technology Services, transACT Technology Solutions. "We're looking forward to the launch of Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, which is the first database to offer the combination of Multi-AZ durability and the versatility of Redis in a single solution."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210819005670/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon On Pace to Buy Over $120 Billion of Supplies and Services from Businesses in the U.S. in 2021

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08/12/2021 10:00:00

Amazon On Pace to Buy Over $120 Billion of Supplies and Services from Businesses in the U.S. in 2021

08/12/2021

2021

The company will purchase equipment for logistics sites, supplies for corporate offices, and services for construction, design, and engineering projects, among others, from more than 200,000 companies operating in the U.S. this year Already the largest creator of direct jobs in the country, Amazon is making purchases that will support over 800,000 jobs in communities across the U.S., many of them in small and medium-sized businesses SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is on pace to spend over $120 billion on supplies and services from businesses in the U.S. in 2021. The purchases are from more than 200,000 companies that operate in communities across the country that help keep Amazon running—from electric vehicle manufacturers to cardboard box producers to construction and engineering firms. The 2021 spending represents an increase of 20% year over year and does not include any of the products Amazon buys and sells to customers in its stores. "Millions of families rely on us to deliver what they need every day," said Dave Clark, CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "Delivering for our customers takes teamwork—we can't do it alone. We rely on strong partnerships with hundreds of thousands of American businesses—from our forklift manufacturer in Kentucky to the construction company in Texas that builds our delivery stations. Today is about renewing our commitment to these businesses and betting big on them." The spending is also having a ripple effect. An independent analysis from Keystone Economics estimates that Amazon's expected 2021 spending in suppliers will help local economies and support an additional 840,000 American jobs in multiple industries, including construction, transportation, manufacturing, and hospitality. "In a time defined by uncertainty, having Amazon as a customer is a lifeline for many small and medium-sized businesses across the country. It's not just a big vote of confidence, it's also a source of income that can keep them thriving," said Tom Sullivan, Vice President of Small Business Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "Companies like Amazon are helping pave the way to a broad-based economic recovery." "Partnering with Amazon has changed everything for us," said Jerry Wade, Regional Sales Manager at CTM Labeling Systems, a labeling applications and machinery company in Salem, Ohio. "They called us a few years ago and wanted to use our labeling machines in their fulfillment centers. Since then, we have nearly doubled the size of our facility, invested in more high-tech manufacturing equipment to meet the growing demand, and hired more people to build them." Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S. In 2020 alone, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company hired over 400,000 employees. On top of the company's 950,000 U.S. employees, there are more than 2 million businesses, content creators, developers, and delivery providers in the U.S. using Amazon products and services to start or grow their careers. Small and medium-sized businesses selling their products on Amazon.com have created more than 1.1 million jobs. In addition, more than 700,000 developers are building skills for Alexa, more than 95,000 drivers are employed by last mile and middle-mile delivery partners, and hundreds of thousands of authors from around the world are self-publishing millions of books through Kindle Direct Publishing. About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210812005284/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>The company will purchase equipment for logistics sites, supplies for corporate offices, and services for construction, design, and engineering projects, among others, from more than 200,000 companies operating in the U.S. this year</em></p><p><em>Already the largest creator of direct jobs in the country, Amazon is making purchases that will support over 800,000 jobs in communities across the U.S., many of them in small and medium-sized businesses</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is on pace to spend over $120 billion on supplies and services from businesses in the U.S. in 2021. The purchases are from more than 200,000 companies that operate in communities across the country that help keep Amazon running—from electric vehicle manufacturers to cardboard box producers to construction and engineering firms. The 2021 spending represents an increase of 20% year over year and does not include any of the products Amazon buys and sells to customers in its stores.</p><p>"Millions of families rely on us to deliver what they need every day," said Dave Clark, CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "Delivering for our customers takes teamwork—we can't do it alone. We rely on strong partnerships with hundreds of thousands of American businesses—from our forklift manufacturer in Kentucky to the construction company in Texas that builds our delivery stations. Today is about renewing our commitment to these businesses and betting big on them."</p><p>The spending is also having a ripple effect. An independent analysis from Keystone Economics estimates that Amazon's expected 2021 spending in suppliers will help local economies and support an additional 840,000 American jobs in multiple industries, including construction, transportation, manufacturing, and hospitality.</p><p>"In a time defined by uncertainty, having Amazon as a customer is a lifeline for many small and medium-sized businesses across the country. It's not just a big vote of confidence, it's also a source of income that can keep them thriving," said Tom Sullivan, Vice President of Small Business Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "Companies like Amazon are helping pave the way to a broad-based economic recovery."</p><p>"Partnering with Amazon has changed everything for us," said Jerry Wade, Regional Sales Manager at CTM Labeling Systems, a labeling applications and machinery company in Salem, Ohio. "They called us a few years ago and wanted to use our labeling machines in their fulfillment centers. Since then, we have nearly doubled the size of our facility, invested in more high-tech manufacturing equipment to meet the growing demand, and hired more people to build them."</p><p>Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S. In 2020 alone, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company hired over 400,000 employees. On top of the company's 950,000 U.S. employees, there are more than 2 million businesses, content creators, developers, and delivery providers in the U.S. using Amazon products and services to start or grow their careers. Small and medium-sized businesses selling their products on Amazon.com have created more than 1.1 million jobs. In addition, more than 700,000 developers are building skills for Alexa, more than 95,000 drivers are employed by last mile and middle-mile delivery partners, and hundreds of thousands of authors from around the world are self-publishing millions of books through Kindle Direct Publishing.</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210812005284/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Selects AWS as Its Preferred Cloud Provider to Enhance Guest Experiences

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08/13/2021 00:01:00

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Selects AWS as Its Preferred Cloud Provider to Enhance Guest Experiences

08/13/2021

2021

Wyndham will use AWS's comprehensive portfolio of cloud technologies to develop and deploy next-generation capabilities for travelers and franchisees across its 21 brands in nearly 95 countries SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced a global collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH), the world's largest hotel franchising company, to upgrade its technology infrastructure and develop and deliver new guest services across its 21 hotel brands—including Days Inn, La Quinta, Microtel, Ramada, Super 8, and Wyndham. Moving to AWS enables Wyndham to enhance business performance, reinvest approximately 45% of reduced data center operating costs, and shut down additional physical datacenters, putting it on track to achieve its goal of running 90% of its infrastructure in the cloud. The announcement is part of Wyndham's multiyear digital transformation and investment in technology that automates hotel reservations, supports its franchisees by helping simplify operations, and enhances the guest experience across Wyndham properties globally. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005880/en/ Wyndham began working with AWS in 2018 when it was spun off from Wyndham Worldwide and needed to quickly stand up its own IT infrastructure. The hotel company migrated its core reservation system, property management system, and data processing platform to AWS to more easily launch new services for franchisees and guests while also improving operational efficiency. Expanding its presence in the cloud will enable Wyndham to focus on growing its core hotel franchise business—seamlessly integrating new properties into its network—while leveraging AWS's proven global infrastructure to help meet demand where it arises post-pandemic during the peak summer travel season. For example, Wyndham will use AWS machine learning to help optimize over 90,000 daily rate changes across its approximately 9,000 hotels to help maximize occupancy rates that vary according to factors such as location, weather, and time of year. This will benefit Wyndham franchisees by helping them identify and offer the best rates, discounts, and stay rules appropriate for the geographic market, brand, and specific hotel. In addition, Wyndham will use AWS to develop new digital services for guests to automate check-in and leverage AWS partners to deliver customized offers during hotel stays, such as recommendations on local attractions, restaurants, and entertainment. During COVID-19, Wyndham leveraged AWS technologies to provide flexibility for franchisees and guests, helping them navigate evolving safety protocols. For example, Wyndham was able to launch a housekeeping application in just a few weeks' time to provide hotels with an updated checklist of protocols for cleaning staff. The app also gives franchisees the ability to run "last-rented" room reports to accommodate new guest requests to stay in rooms that have been vacant for more than 24 hours. Looking ahead, Wyndham will use AWS to remain agile and adapt to rapidly changing guest and market needs with plans to use AWS machine learning to drive demand with greater personalization and more timely and relevant guest offers. "We are excited to expand our strategic relationship with AWS, the world's leading and most comprehensive cloud provider, to create one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests and increase our operational efficiency on a global scale," said Scott Strickland, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. "By moving the majority of our workloads to the cloud, Wyndham was able to rapidly respond to the changing business conditions brought on by COVID-19, and now we're positioned to scale our operations as different parts of the world begin to reopen. The agility we have gained in moving to the cloud, thanks to AWS's vast portfolio of cloud technologies, helps us expand our digital guest services and introduce new solutions and functionality for our franchisees in a matter of days rather than months." "The hotel industry has faced a series of rapid changes recently, yet by running on AWS Wyndham gains the insights and agility it needs to support its franchisees, transform its customer engagement, service, and business models, and remain an industry leader," said Greg Pearson, Vice President, Worldwide Commercial Sales at Amazon Web Services, Inc. "Leveraging AWS's proven operating experience, global infrastructure, and unparalleled portfolio of cloud capabilities, Wyndham has the ability to scale its operations to every corner of the globe and drive innovations across its digital channels. This collaboration is helping Wyndham to become an even more resilient organization that can meet customers' ever-changing needs and build for what's next." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts  Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 798,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 21 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers 89 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005880/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services

<p><em>Wyndham will use AWS's comprehensive portfolio of cloud technologies to develop and deploy next-generation capabilities for travelers and franchisees across its 21 brands in nearly 95 countries</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced a global collaboration with Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH), the world's largest hotel franchising company, to upgrade its technology infrastructure and develop and deliver new guest services across its 21 hotel brands—including Days Inn, La Quinta, Microtel, Ramada, Super 8, and Wyndham. Moving to AWS enables Wyndham to enhance business performance, reinvest approximately 45% of reduced data center operating costs, and shut down additional physical datacenters, putting it on track to achieve its goal of running 90% of its infrastructure in the cloud. The announcement is part of Wyndham's multiyear digital transformation and investment in technology that automates hotel reservations, supports its franchisees by helping simplify operations, and enhances the guest experience across Wyndham properties globally.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005880/en/</p><p>Wyndham began working with AWS in 2018 when it was spun off from Wyndham Worldwide and needed to quickly stand up its own IT infrastructure. The hotel company migrated its core reservation system, property management system, and data processing platform to AWS to more easily launch new services for franchisees and guests while also improving operational efficiency. Expanding its presence in the cloud will enable Wyndham to focus on growing its core hotel franchise business—seamlessly integrating new properties into its network—while leveraging AWS's proven global infrastructure to help meet demand where it arises post-pandemic during the peak summer travel season.</p><p>For example, Wyndham will use AWS machine learning to help optimize over 90,000 daily rate changes across its approximately 9,000 hotels to help maximize occupancy rates that vary according to factors such as location, weather, and time of year. This will benefit Wyndham franchisees by helping them identify and offer the best rates, discounts, and stay rules appropriate for the geographic market, brand, and specific hotel. In addition, Wyndham will use AWS to develop new digital services for guests to automate check-in and leverage AWS partners to deliver customized offers during hotel stays, such as recommendations on local attractions, restaurants, and entertainment.</p><p>During COVID-19, Wyndham leveraged AWS technologies to provide flexibility for franchisees and guests, helping them navigate evolving safety protocols. For example, Wyndham was able to launch a housekeeping application in just a few weeks' time to provide hotels with an updated checklist of protocols for cleaning staff. The app also gives franchisees the ability to run "last-rented" room reports to accommodate new guest requests to stay in rooms that have been vacant for more than 24 hours. Looking ahead, Wyndham will use AWS to remain agile and adapt to rapidly changing guest and market needs with plans to use AWS machine learning to drive demand with greater personalization and more timely and relevant guest offers.</p><p>"We are excited to expand our strategic relationship with AWS, the world's leading and most comprehensive cloud provider, to create one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests and increase our operational efficiency on a global scale," said Scott Strickland, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts. "By moving the majority of our workloads to the cloud, Wyndham was able to rapidly respond to the changing business conditions brought on by COVID-19, and now we're positioned to scale our operations as different parts of the world begin to reopen. The agility we have gained in moving to the cloud, thanks to AWS's vast portfolio of cloud technologies, helps us expand our digital guest services and introduce new solutions and functionality for our franchisees in a matter of days rather than months."</p><p>"The hotel industry has faced a series of rapid changes recently, yet by running on AWS Wyndham gains the insights and agility it needs to support its franchisees, transform its customer engagement, service, and business models, and remain an industry leader," said Greg Pearson, Vice President, Worldwide Commercial Sales at Amazon Web Services, Inc. "Leveraging AWS's proven operating experience, global infrastructure, and unparalleled portfolio of cloud capabilities, Wyndham has the ability to scale its operations to every corner of the globe and drive innovations across its digital channels. This collaboration is helping Wyndham to become an even more resilient organization that can meet customers' ever-changing needs and build for what's next."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts </p><p>Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 798,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 21 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers 89 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005880/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services</p>

Amazon Announces New Robotics Fulfillment Center Plus Five New Delivery Stations in Florida, Bringing Total State Investment to Over $18 Billion

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Amazon Announces New Robotics Fulfillment Center Plus Five New Delivery Stations in Florida, Bringing Total State Investment to Over $18 Billion

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Amazon has created more than 52,000 jobs in Florida, data shows SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced an expanded investment in Florida with six new buildings to support operations closer to customers. The new robotics fulfillment center and five new delivery stations are expected to create more than 2,000 full-time jobs in the Sunshine State. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005557/en/ Amazon's new 630,000 square-foot fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in Tallahassee, Florida in late 2022, will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs with benefits and opportunities to engage with advanced robotics. Employees at the fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship small items, such as books, electronics and toys, to customers. (Photo: Business Wire) As Amazon continues to invest, the company has created more than 52,000 full-time jobs throughout the state according to findings from its 2021 U.S. Economic Impact Report. The report also notes Amazon's more than $18 billion investment in the state and $530 billion in the U.S., since 2010 over the last decade, demonstrating the company's commitment to creating quality jobs and generating economic opportunity. The new 630,000 square-foot fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in Tallahassee, Florida in late 2022, will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs with benefits and opportunities to engage with advanced robotics. Employees at the fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship small items, such as books, electronics and toys, to customers. The five new delivery stations will power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help increase efficiency of deliveries for customers. Delivery stations also offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages. In addition, independent contractors gain the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex. Amazon expects the six new sites to open in 2022 at the following locations: Fulfillment Center – 6720 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Delivery Station – 3998 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32934 Delivery Station – 1301 President Barack Obama Highway, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Delivery Station – 4000 NW 126th Avenue, Coral Springs, FL 33076 Delivery Station – 16300 Lee Road, Fort Myers, FL 33967 Delivery Station – 6101 45th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 (City of Pinellas Park) This announcement comes one week after the company announced a new fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, which is set to create 500 full-time jobs. Amazon currently operates more than 50 sites in Florida that support customer fulfillment and delivery operations, including more than 10 facilities that launched in 2020. In addition to ongoing investments in its physical operations and fulfillment network, cloud infrastructure and retail locations, Amazon prioritizes significant investment in its employees, paying more than $160 billion in compensation to its U.S. workforce over the last ten years. Amazon provides employees with wages starting at least $15 an hour with industry-leading benefits starting on day one including healthcare, 401(k) retirement savings and career skills training programs. Those interested in working at Amazon can visit amazon.jobs for more information. If fulfillment center and delivery station images are needed, please visit https://press.aboutamazon.com/images-videos. Additional quotes and statements: "We're excited to announce five new delivery stations as we continue to invest in the state of Florida," said Holly Sullivan, Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development for Amazon. "The new facilities not only allow us to better serve our customers across the state, it allows us to create jobs and drive opportunity within the Sunshine State. We're proud to have created more than 52,000 jobs and invested more than $18 billion in the state over the past decade." "Amazon's project is a once-in-a-generation economic development opportunity for our entire community," said Leon County Commission Chairman Rick Minor. "Amazon's investment in Florida's Capital County will be transformative, generating more than 1,000 full-time jobs and a total economic impact of $451 million. We are living in extraordinary times, and our ability to create more employment opportunities for local families could not have come at a better time." – Rick Minor, Leon County Commission Chairman "We are pleased to welcome Amazon to the City of Melbourne. Amazon's first investment here will bring new jobs and opportunities to further strengthen our growing economy." – Paul Alfrey, City of Melbourne Mayor "Economic development is a number one priority to our City. Pinellas Park is uniquely situated in the heart of Pinellas County - making its location optimal for new businesses to prosper and flourish. We support and welcome new businesses into our community and are excited about all of the opportunities for new job creation." – Sandra L. Bradbury, City of Pinellas Park Mayor "Business expansion and job creation are essential to the growth and vibrancy of the City of Coral Springs and the reason we are excited to welcome Amazon to our Commerce Park. The creation of 200 full-time, diverse jobs in a post-pandemic climate is the boost we needed to jump start a stronger economy long term. Amazon's move to the newly built facility is a strong signal to other large employers and industry leaders the benefits of our city's location to the Sawgrass Expressway and connectivity to neighboring communities. We greatly appreciate the work of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, who worked with city staff to see this opportunity become a reality." – Scott Brook, City of Coral Springs Mayor About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005557/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Amazon has created more than 52,000 jobs in Florida, data shows</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced an expanded investment in Florida with six new buildings to support operations closer to customers. The new robotics fulfillment center and five new delivery stations are expected to create more than 2,000 full-time jobs in the Sunshine State.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005557/en/</p><div><p>Amazon's new 630,000 square-foot fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in Tallahassee, Florida in late 2022, will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs with benefits and opportunities to engage with advanced robotics. Employees at the fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship small items, such as books, electronics and toys, to customers. (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>As Amazon continues to invest, the company has created more than 52,000 full-time jobs throughout the state according to findings from its 2021 U.S. Economic Impact Report. The report also notes Amazon's more than $18 billion investment in the state and $530 billion in the U.S., since 2010 over the last decade, demonstrating the company's commitment to creating quality jobs and generating economic opportunity.</p><p>The new 630,000 square-foot fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in Tallahassee, Florida in late 2022, will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs with benefits and opportunities to engage with advanced robotics. Employees at the fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship small items, such as books, electronics and toys, to customers.</p><p>The five new delivery stations will power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help increase efficiency of deliveries for customers. Delivery stations also offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages. In addition, independent contractors gain the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex.</p><p>Amazon expects the six new sites to open in 2022 at the following locations:</p><ul><li>Fulfillment Center – 6720 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308</li><li>Delivery Station – 3998 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32934</li><li>Delivery Station – 1301 President Barack Obama Highway, Riviera Beach, FL 33404</li><li>Delivery Station – 4000 NW 126th Avenue, Coral Springs, FL 33076</li><li>Delivery Station – 16300 Lee Road, Fort Myers, FL 33967</li><li>Delivery Station – 6101 45th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 <em>(City of Pinellas Park)</em></li></ul><p>This announcement comes one week after the company announced a new fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, which is set to create 500 full-time jobs. Amazon currently operates more than 50 sites in Florida that support customer fulfillment and delivery operations, including more than 10 facilities that launched in 2020.</p><p>In addition to ongoing investments in its physical operations and fulfillment network, cloud infrastructure and retail locations, Amazon prioritizes significant investment in its employees, paying more than $160 billion in compensation to its U.S. workforce over the last ten years. Amazon provides employees with wages starting at least $15 an hour with industry-leading benefits starting on day one including healthcare, 401(k) retirement savings and career skills training programs.</p><p>Those interested in working at Amazon can visit amazon.jobs for more information.</p><p>If fulfillment center and delivery station images are needed, please visit https://press.aboutamazon.com/images-videos.</p><p>Additional quotes and statements:</p><p><em>"We're excited to announce five new delivery stations as we continue to invest in the state of Florida," said Holly Sullivan, Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development for Amazon. "The new facilities not only allow us to better serve our customers across the state, it allows us to create jobs and drive opportunity within the Sunshine State. We're proud to have created more than 52,000 jobs and invested more than $18 billion in the state over the past decade."</em></p><p><em>"Amazon's project is a once-in-a-generation economic development opportunity for our entire community," said Leon County Commission Chairman Rick Minor. "Amazon's investment in Florida's Capital County will be transformative, generating more than 1,000 full-time jobs and a total economic impact of $451 million. We are living in extraordinary times, and our ability to create more employment opportunities for local families could not have come at a better time." – Rick Minor, Leon County Commission Chairman</em></p><p><em>"We are pleased to welcome Amazon to the City of Melbourne. Amazon's first investment here will bring new jobs and opportunities to further strengthen our growing economy." – Paul Alfrey, City of Melbourne Mayor</em></p><p><em>"Economic development is a number one priority to our City. Pinellas Park is uniquely situated in the heart of Pinellas County - making its location optimal for new businesses to prosper and flourish. We support and welcome new businesses into our community and are excited about all of the opportunities for new job creation." – Sandra L. Bradbury, City of Pinellas Park Mayor</em></p><p><em>"Business expansion and job creation are essential to the growth and vibrancy of the City of Coral Springs and the reason we are excited to welcome Amazon to our Commerce Park. The creation of 200 full-time, diverse jobs in a post-pandemic climate is the boost we needed to jump start a stronger economy long term. Amazon's move to the newly built facility is a strong signal to other large employers and industry leaders the benefits of our city's location to the Sawgrass Expressway and connectivity to neighboring communities. We greatly appreciate the work of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, who worked with city staff to see this opportunity become a reality." – Scott Brook, City of Coral Springs Mayor</em></p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005557/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Air Launches State-of-the-Art Air Cargo Hub in Northern Kentucky, Creating More Than 2,000 Jobs

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Amazon Air Launches State-of-the-Art Air Cargo Hub in Northern Kentucky, Creating More Than 2,000 Jobs

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The $1.5 billion investment at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will serve as Amazon Air's primary U.S. hub for its air cargo network Millions of customer packages will be processed per week at the over 600-acre campus SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2021-- Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced the beginning of Amazon Air Hub operations at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). After more than four years of planning and construction, the Amazon Air Hub will serve as the central hub for Amazon Air's U.S. cargo network, facilitating the rapid transport of customer packages across the country. This $1.5 billion investment in Northern Kentucky will eventually create thousands of jobs for people from various backgrounds, including load planning, management of package sortation, and robotics technology. All regular, full-time employees will have access to Amazon's industry-leading wages of up to $19.50 per hour; comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental; and a 401(k) beginning on day one. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005281/en/ Operations begin at the Amazon Air Hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The facility--a $1.5 billion investment in Northern Kentucky--serves as the central U.S. hub for Amazon's air cargo network and will create thousands of jobs over time. (Photo: Business Wire) "Wonderful communities and diverse teams like this are the heart and soul of our operations," said Vice President of Amazon Global Air Sarah Rhoads. "We're excited to get rolling in Northern Kentucky, and we're thrilled to employ thousands of fantastic people from the area in this next-generation, highly sophisticated facility that will connect our air cargo network for years to come." The 800,000-square-foot sortation building sits on an over 600-acre campus that features seven buildings, an expansive new ramp for aircraft parking, and a multi-story vehicle parking structure. The sortation facility is equipped with the innovative use of robotics technology that helps move and sort packages—including robotic arms and mobile drive units that transport packages across the building—miles of interlinked conveyors, and ergonomic workstations that support a comfortable work environment for employees. The building will also feature a solar rooftop scheduled for installation over the next year, and all energy generated from the panels will feed directly into the electrical grid of the local community. "The Amazon Air Hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will make Kentucky the undisputed national leader in air cargo," said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "In addition to creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, this hub puts Kentucky at the center of Amazon's U.S. distribution network. Across the coming years, Amazon Air will help attract more manufacturers, service providers, and tech companies to Kentucky seeking to take similar advantage of our key geographic location. Congratulations and thanks to Amazon for this monumental investment in our state and workforce. We look forward to continuing the commonwealth's longstanding and successful partnership with Amazon for decades to come." "CVG is proud to be home to Amazon Air's primary U.S. air cargo hub," said Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Candace McGraw. "We've worked hard to ensure our airport is a great place to do business, and we couldn't be more pleased to partner with Amazon on the transformational impact this hub is having and will continue to have on our local economy well into the future, from job creation to innovation and increased connection to the country." Amazon Air continues to expand globally to meet the needs of its growing customer base while investing in jobs and sustainable solutions to power its network. Amazon Air has expanded its presence in the U.S. to more than 40 locations and launched its European air hub in 2020 at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport. Amazon Air has also purchased six million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel and invested in leading-edge electric ground service equipment. Amazon has invested in the region for many years; the most recent investment is a state-of-the-art diagnostics laboratory in Hebron, Kentucky, that processed millions of COVID-19 tests for front-line employees and recently expanded testing capability to support customers. Amazon has created more than 18,000 jobs in Kentucky since 2010 and invested more than $20 billion across the state, both in infrastructure and compensation for local employees. These investments have contributed an additional $18 billion to the Kentucky economy and have helped create over 49,000 indirect jobs on top of Amazon's direct hires—from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. Amazon also announced in July a commitment to hire over 100,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2024, and has pledged to invest over $700 million to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs across the company's corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, or even to pursue career paths in high-demand fields outside of Amazon. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Launch your career at KCVG Amazon's expansion in Kentucky Promoting a more sustainable future through Amazon Air How to pack a Prime plane Amazon Job Creation and Investment U.S. U.S. Investment Map Amazon will hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2024 About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005281/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>The $1.5 billion investment at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will serve as Amazon Air's primary U.S. hub for its air cargo network</em></p><p><em>Millions of customer packages will be processed per week at the </em><em>over 600-acre</em><em> campus</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2021-- Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced the beginning of Amazon Air Hub operations at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). After more than four years of planning and construction, the Amazon Air Hub will serve as the central hub for Amazon Air's U.S. cargo network, facilitating the rapid transport of customer packages across the country. This $1.5 billion investment in Northern Kentucky will eventually create thousands of jobs for people from various backgrounds, including load planning, management of package sortation, and robotics technology. All regular, full-time employees will have access to Amazon's industry-leading wages of up to $19.50 per hour; comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental; and a 401(k) beginning on day one.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005281/en/</p><div><p>Operations begin at the Amazon Air Hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The facility--a $1.5 billion investment in Northern Kentucky--serves as the central U.S. hub for Amazon's air cargo network and will create thousands of jobs over time. (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>"Wonderful communities and diverse teams like this are the heart and soul of our operations," said Vice President of Amazon Global Air Sarah Rhoads. "We're excited to get rolling in Northern Kentucky, and we're thrilled to employ thousands of fantastic people from the area in this next-generation, highly sophisticated facility that will connect our air cargo network for years to come."</p><p>The 800,000-square-foot sortation building sits on an over 600-acre campus that features seven buildings, an expansive new ramp for aircraft parking, and a multi-story vehicle parking structure. The sortation facility is equipped with the innovative use of robotics technology that helps move and sort packages—including robotic arms and mobile drive units that transport packages across the building—miles of interlinked conveyors, and ergonomic workstations that support a comfortable work environment for employees. The building will also feature a solar rooftop scheduled for installation over the next year, and all energy generated from the panels will feed directly into the electrical grid of the local community.</p><p>"The Amazon Air Hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will make Kentucky the undisputed national leader in air cargo," said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "In addition to creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, this hub puts Kentucky at the center of Amazon's U.S. distribution network. Across the coming years, Amazon Air will help attract more manufacturers, service providers, and tech companies to Kentucky seeking to take similar advantage of our key geographic location. Congratulations and thanks to Amazon for this monumental investment in our state and workforce. We look forward to continuing the commonwealth's longstanding and successful partnership with Amazon for decades to come."</p><p>"CVG is proud to be home to Amazon Air's primary U.S. air cargo hub," said Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Candace McGraw. "We've worked hard to ensure our airport is a great place to do business, and we couldn't be more pleased to partner with Amazon on the transformational impact this hub is having and will continue to have on our local economy well into the future, from job creation to innovation and increased connection to the country."</p><p>Amazon Air continues to expand globally to meet the needs of its growing customer base while investing in jobs and sustainable solutions to power its network. Amazon Air has expanded its presence in the U.S. to more than 40 locations and launched its European air hub in 2020 at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport. Amazon Air has also purchased six million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel and invested in leading-edge electric ground service equipment.</p><p>Amazon has invested in the region for many years; the most recent investment is a state-of-the-art diagnostics laboratory in Hebron, Kentucky, that processed millions of COVID-19 tests for front-line employees and recently expanded testing capability to support customers. Amazon has created more than 18,000 jobs in Kentucky since 2010 and invested more than $20 billion across the state, both in infrastructure and compensation for local employees. These investments have contributed an additional $18 billion to the Kentucky economy and have helped create over 49,000 indirect jobs on top of Amazon's direct hires—from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. Amazon also announced in July a commitment to hire over 100,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2024, and has pledged to invest over $700 million to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs across the company's corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, or even to pursue career paths in high-demand fields outside of Amazon.</p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><ul><li>Launch your career at KCVG</li><li>Amazon's expansion in Kentucky</li><li>Promoting a more sustainable future through Amazon Air</li><li>How to pack a Prime plane</li><li>Amazon Job Creation and Investment U.S.</li><li>U.S. Investment Map</li><li>Amazon will hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2024</li></ul><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005281/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Continues "Right Now Needs Fund" with Additional $1 Million Donation to Help Close the Gap in Basic-Needs Support for Students and Families in Northern Virginia

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Amazon Continues "Right Now Needs Fund" with Additional $1 Million Donation to Help Close the Gap in Basic-Needs Support for Students and Families in Northern Virginia

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Launched last year to support 59 Northern Virginia schools during the pandemic, Amazon's Right Now Needs Fund gives students immediate access to clothing, hygiene products, and other basic supplies to help them focus on their studies Amazon will leverage the Fund to kick-start the 2021-22 academic year by giving away backpacks filled with thousands of essential back-to-school supplies to elementary and middle school students ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it will continue its commitment to the Right Now Needs Fund in Northern Virginia for the upcoming academic year with an additional $1 million investment to support students attending Arlington Public Schools, Alexandria City Public Schools, and Fairfax County Public Schools. The Fund, in partnership with Communities In Schools NOVA, helps remove barriers to learning and works to meet the basic needs of thousands of schoolchildren from underserved communities. Launched in October 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Amazon Right Now Needs Fund in Northern Virginia was initially made available to students across all 41 Arlington Public Schools and Programs and all 18 Alexandria City Public Schools. In its first year, the Fund provided 8,500 students with immediate access to essential items. This year, the Fund will continue to provide support for immediate needs like clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies to students in the region. Site coordinators with the nonprofit Communities In Schools NOVA will work with school social workers to distribute Amazon-provided supplies tailored to specific community needs. School social workers and site coordinators will also help support individual school students who could access the Fund for much-needed items throughout the year, from books to winter coats. Support is provided through prepaid Amazon Vouchers, or Amazon Education Assistance Product Vouchers, which students can redeem online at their convenience. The Fund will also be leveraged to provide educational community programs and events, including tech literacy workshops, college advisement, and career panels. "Amazon is committed to ensuring children and families from historically underrepresented and underserved communities are supported, which is why we are renewing our Right Now Needs Fund in Northern Virginia," said Andrea Muscadin, head of Partnerships, Right Now Needs at Amazon. "While we have already been able to support thousands of families in the Northern Virginia area, we recognize many families are facing unique challenges as students prepare to return to school in-person. We are pleased to continue our support in the region." To begin the yearlong $1 million investment for the 2021-22 school year, Amazon will donate new backpacks filled with thousands of essential school supplies to qualifying elementary and middle schools in Northern Virginia. Amazon is working in partnership with Communities In Schools NOVA to fulfill students' basic needs as they prepare to return to the classroom. "Communities In Schools NOVA is thrilled that Amazon is continuing to support our local students as they head back to school this year," said Patrick Brennan, executive director of Communities In Schools NOVA. "These backpacks will help many students, some returning to school in-person for the first time since the pandemic began, start the year with supplies to help set them up for success." Amazon employees will fill and deliver the backpacks to elementary and middle schools across the three districts before the school year begins. "We know a strong foundation in education is essential to a child's success and are proud to partner with Communities In Schools NOVA," said Brian Huseman, Amazon's Vice President of Public Policy. "However, Amazon's contributions are just a small piece of the puzzle. The U.S. needs a comprehensive effort aimed at expanding access to resources and opportunities for students from underserved and historically underrepresented communities. In addition to partnering with organizations like Communities in Schools NOVA, we are also actively supporting policies at the federal and state level to address education as a top priority when it comes to the success of students and their families." Amazon has invested in several programs in the Washington, D.C., metro region since announcing its selection of Arlington, Virginia, as the site of its second headquarters. Amazon donated $3.9 million to CodeVA to help the nonprofit expand computer science education to schools in underserved communities. The company also distributed $1 million and thousands of devices to help provide basic necessities to students experiencing barriers to learning within Arlington Public Schools and Alexandria City Public Schools. Amazon has also donated $1 million to launch emergency COVID-19 response efforts; paid local restaurants to prepare and deliver 10,000 lunches and dinners for first responders, front-line healthcare workers, and vulnerable neighbors at the height of COVID-19; funded delivery services to provide more than 50,000 meals—60,000 pounds of food—directly to the doorsteps of local seniors and those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19; donated $3 million to four legal service providers to support families with housing-related issues; invested in affordable housing through the Housing Equity Fund; and funded many more highly local donations. Learn more about Amazon's Right Now Needs Fund in Northern Virginia at About Amazon. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210810005757/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Launched last year to support 59 Northern Virginia schools during the pandemic, Amazon's Right Now Needs Fund gives students immediate access to clothing, hygiene products, and other basic supplies to help them focus on their studies</em></p><p><em>Amazon will leverage the Fund to kick-start the 2021-22 academic year by giving away backpacks filled with thousands of essential back-to-school supplies to elementary and middle school students</em></p><p>ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it will continue its commitment to the Right Now Needs Fund in Northern Virginia for the upcoming academic year with an additional $1 million investment to support students attending Arlington Public Schools, Alexandria City Public Schools, and Fairfax County Public Schools. The Fund, in partnership with Communities In Schools NOVA, helps remove barriers to learning and works to meet the basic needs of thousands of schoolchildren from underserved communities.</p><p>Launched in October 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Amazon Right Now Needs Fund in Northern Virginia was initially made available to students across all 41 Arlington Public Schools and Programs and all 18 Alexandria City Public Schools. In its first year, the Fund provided 8,500 students with immediate access to essential items.</p><p>This year, the Fund will continue to provide support for immediate needs like clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies to students in the region. Site coordinators with the nonprofit Communities In Schools NOVA will work with school social workers to distribute Amazon-provided supplies tailored to specific community needs. School social workers and site coordinators will also help support individual school students who could access the Fund for much-needed items throughout the year, from books to winter coats.</p><p>Support is provided through prepaid Amazon Vouchers, or Amazon Education Assistance Product Vouchers, which students can redeem online at their convenience. The Fund will also be leveraged to provide educational community programs and events, including tech literacy workshops, college advisement, and career panels.</p><p>"Amazon is committed to ensuring children and families from historically underrepresented and underserved communities are supported, which is why we are renewing our Right Now Needs Fund in Northern Virginia," said Andrea Muscadin, head of Partnerships, Right Now Needs at Amazon. "While we have already been able to support thousands of families in the Northern Virginia area, we recognize many families are facing unique challenges as students prepare to return to school in-person. We are pleased to continue our support in the region."</p><p>To begin the yearlong $1 million investment for the 2021-22 school year, Amazon will donate new backpacks filled with thousands of essential school supplies to qualifying elementary and middle schools in Northern Virginia. Amazon is working in partnership with Communities In Schools NOVA to fulfill students' basic needs as they prepare to return to the classroom.</p><p>"Communities In Schools NOVA is thrilled that Amazon is continuing to support our local students as they head back to school this year," said Patrick Brennan, executive director of Communities In Schools NOVA. "These backpacks will help many students, some returning to school in-person for the first time since the pandemic began, start the year with supplies to help set them up for success."</p><p>Amazon employees will fill and deliver the backpacks to elementary and middle schools across the three districts before the school year begins.</p><p>"We know a strong foundation in education is essential to a child's success and are proud to partner with Communities In Schools NOVA," said Brian Huseman, Amazon's Vice President of Public Policy. "However, Amazon's contributions are just a small piece of the puzzle. The U.S. needs a comprehensive effort aimed at expanding access to resources and opportunities for students from underserved and historically underrepresented communities. In addition to partnering with organizations like Communities in Schools NOVA, we are also actively supporting policies at the federal and state level to address education as a top priority when it comes to the success of students and their families."</p><p>Amazon has invested in several programs in the Washington, D.C., metro region since announcing its selection of Arlington, Virginia, as the site of its second headquarters. Amazon donated $3.9 million to CodeVA to help the nonprofit expand computer science education to schools in underserved communities. The company also distributed $1 million and thousands of devices to help provide basic necessities to students experiencing barriers to learning within Arlington Public Schools and Alexandria City Public Schools.</p><p>Amazon has also donated $1 million to launch emergency COVID-19 response efforts; paid local restaurants to prepare and deliver 10,000 lunches and dinners for first responders, front-line healthcare workers, and vulnerable neighbors at the height of COVID-19; funded delivery services to provide more than 50,000 meals—60,000 pounds of food—directly to the doorsteps of local seniors and those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19; donated $3 million to four legal service providers to support families with housing-related issues; invested in affordable housing through the Housing Equity Fund; and funded many more highly local donations.</p><p>Learn more about Amazon's Right Now Needs Fund in Northern Virginia at About Amazon.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210810005757/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon and GoPro File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters

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Amazon and GoPro File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2021-- Today, Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon") (NASDAQ: AMZN) and GoPro, Inc. ("GoPro") (NASDAQ: GPRO) unsealed a jointly filed lawsuit against seven individuals and two entities (the "defendants") for counterfeiting GoPro's popular camera accessories, including the floating hand grip, "The Handler," and the "3-Way" grip, extension arm, and tripod mount. The defendants attempted to offer the infringing products in Amazon's store, violating Amazon's policies, infringing on GoPro's trademarks, and breaking the law. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and alleges that the nine defendants used GoPro's registered trademarks without authorization to deceive customers about the authenticity and origin of the products and create a false affiliation with GoPro. Amazon closed the defendants' selling accounts and proactively refunded the impacted customers. "When counterfeiters attempt to sell in our store, they not only violate the intellectual property rights of companies like GoPro, they also mislead consumers and harm Amazon's reputation as a place to buy authentic goods," said Kebharu Smith, Director of Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit. Amazon strictly prohibits infringing and counterfeit products in its store, and in 2020, Amazon invested more than $700 million and employed more than 10,000 people to proactively protect its store from fraud, counterfeit, and abuse. Amazon uses industry-leading tools to verify potential sellers' identities and ensure product listings are authentic, and Amazon's proprietary systems analyze hundreds of unique data points to verify information provided by potential sellers. In 2020, only 6% of attempted new seller account registrations passed Amazon's robust verification processes and listed products for sale. In addition, fewer than 0.01% of all products sold on Amazon received a counterfeit complaint from customers In June 2020, Amazon launched its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global team dedicated to pursuing counterfeiters and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including by working through the court system and in partnership with law enforcement.Amazon has filed a series of lawsuits against counterfeiters, including a suit against individuals using social media to promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeits, as well as joint lawsuits with apparel manufacturer HanesBrands, Italian luxury brands Valentino and Ferragamo, cosmetics brand KF Beauty, family travel accessory brand JL Childress, cooler manufacturer YETI, family-owned-and-operated card game company Dutch Blitz, and global board game publisher Asmodee. GoPro was founded in 2002 and its products are used extensively by active people wishing to capture and share themselves in immersive and exciting ways. GoPro makes the world's most versatile cameras and mounts, subscription-based cloud services and sophisticated, yet simple-to-use content-management and mobile editing software. The Handler floating hand grip helps customers capture themselves and others in the water without the fear of losing a camera to the depths. The 3-Way mount features a three-in-one design enabling use as a camera grip, extension arm, or tripod, providing the ultimate in versatility. The court filings are available here: Case: Amazon.com Inc et all v. Pengyu Building Materials et all 2:21-cv-00358-RAJ, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Amazon has an extensive history protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable: Amazon and Asmodee File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Amazon and HanesBrands File Joint Lawsuits Against Infringers of Champion Trademarks Amazon Published Comprehensive Brand Protection Report Demonstrating Progress Toward Driving Counterfeits to Zero Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeits to Justice Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Europe to Help Small Businesses Protect Their Brands and Tackle Counterfeit IPR Center, Amazon Launch ‘Operation Fulfilled Action' to Stop Counterfeiters Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Using Social Media to Promote Sales Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About GoPro GoPro helps the world capture and share itself in immersive and exciting ways. For more information, visit www.gopro.com. Members of the press can access official brand and product images, logos and reviewer guides by visiting GoPro's press portal. GoPro customers can submit their photos, raw video clips and edits to GoPro Awards for an opportunity to be featured on GoPro's social channels and receive gear and cash awards. Learn more at www.gopro.com/awards. Connect with GoPro on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and GoPro's blog The Inside Line. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210809005578/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2021-- Today, Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon") (NASDAQ: AMZN) and GoPro, Inc. ("GoPro") (NASDAQ: GPRO) unsealed a jointly filed lawsuit against seven individuals and two entities (the "defendants") for counterfeiting GoPro's popular camera accessories, including the floating hand grip, "The Handler," and the "3-Way" grip, extension arm, and tripod mount. The defendants attempted to offer the infringing products in Amazon's store, violating Amazon's policies, infringing on GoPro's trademarks, and breaking the law.</p><p>The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and alleges that the nine defendants used GoPro's registered trademarks without authorization to deceive customers about the authenticity and origin of the products and create a false affiliation with GoPro. Amazon closed the defendants' selling accounts and proactively refunded the impacted customers.</p><p>"When counterfeiters attempt to sell in our store, they not only violate the intellectual property rights of companies like GoPro, they also mislead consumers and harm Amazon's reputation as a place to buy authentic goods," said Kebharu Smith, Director of Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit.</p><p>Amazon strictly prohibits infringing and counterfeit products in its store, and in 2020, Amazon invested more than $700 million and employed more than 10,000 people to proactively protect its store from fraud, counterfeit, and abuse. Amazon uses industry-leading tools to verify potential sellers' identities and ensure product listings are authentic, and Amazon's proprietary systems analyze hundreds of unique data points to verify information provided by potential sellers. In 2020, only 6% of attempted new seller account registrations passed Amazon's robust verification processes and listed products for sale. In addition, fewer than 0.01% of all products sold on Amazon received a counterfeit complaint from customers</p><p>In June 2020, Amazon launched its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global team dedicated to pursuing counterfeiters and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including by working through the court system and in partnership with law enforcement.Amazon has filed a series of lawsuits against counterfeiters, including a suit against individuals using social media to promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeits, as well as joint lawsuits with apparel manufacturer HanesBrands, Italian luxury brands Valentino and Ferragamo, cosmetics brand KF Beauty, family travel accessory brand JL Childress, cooler manufacturer YETI, family-owned-and-operated card game company Dutch Blitz, and global board game publisher Asmodee.</p><p>GoPro was founded in 2002 and its products are used extensively by active people wishing to capture and share themselves in immersive and exciting ways. GoPro makes the world's most versatile cameras and mounts, subscription-based cloud services and sophisticated, yet simple-to-use content-management and mobile editing software. The Handler floating hand grip helps customers capture themselves and others in the water without the fear of losing a camera to the depths. The 3-Way mount features a three-in-one design enabling use as a camera grip, extension arm, or tripod, providing the ultimate in versatility.</p><p>The court filings are available here:</p><ul><li>Case: Amazon.com Inc et all v. Pengyu Building Materials et all 2:21-cv-00358-RAJ, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li></ul><p>Amazon has an extensive history protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable:</p><ul><li>Amazon and Asmodee File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and HanesBrands File Joint Lawsuits Against Infringers of Champion Trademarks</li><li>Amazon Published Comprehensive Brand Protection Report Demonstrating Progress Toward Driving Counterfeits to Zero</li><li>Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeits to Justice</li><li>Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Europe to Help Small Businesses Protect Their Brands and Tackle Counterfeit</li><li>IPR Center, Amazon Launch ‘Operation Fulfilled Action' to Stop Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Using Social Media to Promote Sales</li><li>Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters</li></ul><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About GoPro</p><p>GoPro helps the world capture and share itself in immersive and exciting ways.</p><p>For more information, visit www.gopro.com. Members of the press can access official brand and product images, logos and reviewer guides by visiting GoPro's press portal. GoPro customers can submit their photos, raw video clips and edits to GoPro Awards for an opportunity to be featured on GoPro's social channels and receive gear and cash awards. Learn more at www.gopro.com/awards. Connect with GoPro on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and GoPro's blog The Inside Line.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210809005578/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon Announces First Fulfillment Center in St. Lucie County, FL

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Amazon Announces First Fulfillment Center in St. Lucie County, FL

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The new one-million-square-foot site is expected to open in 2022 and create more than 500 new, full-time jobs SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) Amazon today announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie, FL. The site, which is anticipated to launch in 2022, will create more than 500 new, full-time jobs that pay at least $15 per hour and provide comprehensive benefits starting day one on the job. "We're excited to expand our network to better serve our customers in Port St. Lucie," said Mark Marzano, Director of Operations at Amazon. "We are grateful for the strong support we've received from local and state leaders as we broaden our footprint throughout the Sunshine State. We look forward to bringing more than 500 good jobs to St. Lucie County and contributing positively to the community." Employees at the more than one million-square-foot fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship large customer items, such as sports equipment, patio furniture, fishing rods, pet food, kayaks, bicycles, and larger household goods. Amazon may be a large global business, but it's truly made up of small businesses and communities. From the local jobs the company brings, to the local people, Amazon employs, trains, and upskills. Amazon also plans to hire for roles in human resources, operations management, safety, security, finance and information technology to name a few. Amazon currently employs more than 52,000 full-time associates throughout the state of Florida and has fulfillment and sortation centers in Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville. "The city of Port St. Lucie is thrilled to be home to the latest Amazon fulfillment center. At more than 1 million square feet, the building will be the largest in Port St. Lucie," said Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Shannon Martin. "More importantly, Amazon will employ about 500 local people, offering full-time jobs with fantastic benefits from Day One. There is much to be celebrated today with the announcement of these jobs, along with the investment in Port St. Lucie by Amazon and developer Seefried Industrial Properties." "This latest, in a series of substantial corporate investments, shows the commitment of the county to stabilize our economy and ensure the employment options for all residents of our community," said St. Lucie County Commission Chair Chris Dzadovsky. "It is also a testament of how the outside corporate world sees the benefit of local government cooperation that offers certainty and speed-to-market. Without the stability created through government agency cooperation, these investments would likely not come our way." COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS On top of Amazon's industry-leading $15 per hour starting wage, the company offers full-time employees comprehensive benefits including full medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent match starting on day one. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has invested millions of dollars to provide a safe workplace. The company also offers up to 20 weeks of maternal and parental paid leave and innovative benefits such as Leave Share and Ramp Back, which give new parents flexibility to support their growing families. Amazon leverages its scale to help support local communities. Amazon has also pledged to invest over $700 million to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs. The programs will help Amazon team members from all backgrounds access training to move into highly skilled roles across the company's corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, or pursue career paths outside of Amazon. AMAZON IN FLORIDA  Since 2010, Amazon has created 52,000 jobs in Florida and invested more than $9.5 billion across the state, including infrastructure and compensation to its employees. Amazon's investments have contributed more than $9 billion in GDP to the Florida economy and have helped create 29,000 indirect jobs on top of Amazon's direct hires – from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. More than 140,000 independent authors and small and medium businesses in Florida are selling to customers in Amazon's store, creating thousands of additional jobs across the state. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: See an Amazon Fulfillment Center In Action Amazon Job Creation and Investment U.S. U.S. Investment Map To learn more about working at an Amazon fulfillment center, visit www.amazondelivers.jobs. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210805005306/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>The new one-million-square-foot site is expected to open in 2022 and create more than 500 new, full-time jobs</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) Amazon today announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie, FL. The site, which is anticipated to launch in 2022, will create more than 500 new, full-time jobs that pay at least $15 per hour and provide comprehensive benefits starting day one on the job.</p><p>"We're excited to expand our network to better serve our customers in Port St. Lucie," said Mark Marzano, Director of Operations at Amazon. "We are grateful for the strong support we've received from local and state leaders as we broaden our footprint throughout the Sunshine State. We look forward to bringing more than 500 good jobs to St. Lucie County and contributing positively to the community."</p><p>Employees at the more than one million-square-foot fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship large customer items, such as sports equipment, patio furniture, fishing rods, pet food, kayaks, bicycles, and larger household goods.</p><p>Amazon may be a large global business, but it's truly made up of small businesses and communities. From the local jobs the company brings, to the local people, Amazon employs, trains, and upskills. Amazon also plans to hire for roles in human resources, operations management, safety, security, finance and information technology to name a few.</p><p>Amazon currently employs more than 52,000 full-time associates throughout the state of Florida and has fulfillment and sortation centers in Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville.</p><p>"The city of Port St. Lucie is thrilled to be home to the latest Amazon fulfillment center. At more than 1 million square feet, the building will be the largest in Port St. Lucie," said Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Shannon Martin. "More importantly, Amazon will employ about 500 local people, offering full-time jobs with fantastic benefits from Day One. There is much to be celebrated today with the announcement of these jobs, along with the investment in Port St. Lucie by Amazon and developer Seefried Industrial Properties."</p><p>"This latest, in a series of substantial corporate investments, shows the commitment of the county to stabilize our economy and ensure the employment options for all residents of our community," said St. Lucie County Commission Chair Chris Dzadovsky. "It is also a testament of how the outside corporate world sees the benefit of local government cooperation that offers certainty and speed-to-market. Without the stability created through government agency cooperation, these investments would likely not come our way."</p><p>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</p><p>On top of Amazon's industry-leading $15 per hour starting wage, the company offers full-time employees comprehensive benefits including full medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent match starting on day one. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has invested millions of dollars to provide a safe workplace. The company also offers up to 20 weeks of maternal and parental paid leave and innovative benefits such as Leave Share and Ramp Back, which give new parents flexibility to support their growing families.</p><p>Amazon leverages its scale to help support local communities. Amazon has also pledged to invest over $700 million to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs. The programs will help Amazon team members from all backgrounds access training to move into highly skilled roles across the company's corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, or pursue career paths outside of Amazon.</p><p>AMAZON IN FLORIDA </p><ul><li>Since 2010, Amazon has created 52,000 jobs in Florida and invested more than $9.5 billion across the state, including infrastructure and compensation to its employees.</li><li>Amazon's investments have contributed more than $9 billion in GDP to the Florida economy and have helped create 29,000 indirect jobs on top of Amazon's direct hires – from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services.</li><li>More than 140,000 independent authors and small and medium businesses in Florida are selling to customers in Amazon's store, creating thousands of additional jobs across the state.</li></ul><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><ul><li>See an Amazon Fulfillment Center In Action</li><li>Amazon Job Creation and Investment U.S.</li><li>U.S. Investment Map</li></ul><p>To learn more about working at an Amazon fulfillment center, visit www.amazondelivers.jobs.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210805005306/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Prime Student Introduces Exclusive Offers for College Life

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Prime Student members can now save hundreds of dollars with exclusive offers from Grubhub, Calm, StudentUniverse, and Course Hero for a limited time College students can sign up for a six-month trial of Prime Student and enjoy fast and free delivery, movies and shows with Prime Video, ad-free music, free games with Prime Gaming, and more SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced new offers exclusively for Prime Student members as students get ready to head to college this fall. Starting today, Prime Student members can enjoy exclusive savings including Grubhub+ Student, Calm, StudentUniverse, and Course Hero for a limited time. College students who haven't yet tried Prime Student can sign up for a six-month trial at amazon.com/joinstudent, and then enjoy Prime at half the price for just $6.49 per month or $59 per year. "We know that college students enjoy the many benefits of a Prime Student membership, from streaming their favorite movies to getting fast and free delivery on dorm room essentials they need, and so much more," said Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime. "We're thrilled to team up with brands we know students love, like Grubhub and Calm, to make Prime Student even more valuable to new and existing members." Student Offers That Will Make Your Year Designed specifically for college students, Prime Student offers all the shopping, savings, and entertainment benefits of Prime plus exclusive perks and offers for college life. Prime Student members enjoy movies and TV series with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, more than 3,000 books, magazines, and comics with Prime Reading, free in-game content and games with Prime Gaming, and more. New this year, Prime Student members can now save hundreds of dollars with limited time offers and exclusive discounts at amazon.com/student, including: Grubhub+ Student: Get a free Grubhub+ Student monthly membership. This includes free unlimited food delivery for students (off-campus orders over $12), special perks, donation matching, and ability to earn 10% back on pickup orders with Grubhub+ Student Cash. Calm: Students can experience three months of Calm, the No. 1 app for meditation and sleep, for free, and then for just $8.99/year (normally $69.99/year). This gives Prime Student members access to Calm's Premium subscription with music, sleep stories, and more to help them relax. StudentUniverse: Students can get up to 10% off flights and hotels (many of which are already discounted) from StudentUniverse, plus free premium customer support with every booking. Course Hero: Enjoy one month of Course Hero for free, then pay just $9.95/month (normally $39.95/month). Students can access resources for their courses with step-by-step explanations, 24/7 homework help, textbook solutions, and more. Prime Video Channels: Add channels like SHOWTIME, EPIX, ALLBLK, Sundance Now, and more for just 99 cents/month each for up to 12 months (normally $3.99 to $10.99/month). Amazon Music Unlimited: Upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited, the premium subscription tier of Amazon Music for just 99 cents/month to access more than 75 million songs. Amazon Music Unlimited Student Plan customers can now access Amazon Music HD at no extra cost, offering the highest-quality streaming audio for even more music fans. Off to College Shopping Guide In addition to the Prime Student membership, all college students and their parents can discover and shop for everything they need this school year at amazon.com/offtocollege. Amazon offers the lowest prices on back-to-school products and college supplies, on average 10% less than other retailers, according to a recent study by ecommerce analytics firm Profitero. Customers can find trendy dorm room décor and bedding, clever storage solutions and furniture for small spaces, electronics, school supplies, and much more—the widest selection of college essentials with low prices and convenient delivery options. Plus, Prime Student members can enjoy unlimited fast, free delivery on millions of items. Every Day Made Better with Prime Prime offers the best of shopping, savings, and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 3,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime. College students can join Prime Student for 50% off and enjoy the benefits of Prime with a six-month trial at amazon.com/joinstudent. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210805005367/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Prime Student members can now save hundreds of dollars with exclusive offers from Grubhub, Calm, StudentUniverse, and Course Hero for a limited time</em></p><p><em>College students can sign up for a six-month trial of Prime Student and enjoy fast and free delivery, movies and shows with Prime Video, ad-free music, free games with Prime Gaming, and more</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced new offers exclusively for Prime Student members as students get ready to head to college this fall. Starting today, Prime Student members can enjoy exclusive savings including Grubhub+ Student, Calm, StudentUniverse, and Course Hero for a limited time. College students who haven't yet tried Prime Student can sign up for a six-month trial at amazon.com/joinstudent, and then enjoy Prime at half the price for just $6.49 per month or $59 per year.</p><p>"We know that college students enjoy the many benefits of a Prime Student membership, from streaming their favorite movies to getting fast and free delivery on dorm room essentials they need, and so much more," said Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime. "We're thrilled to team up with brands we know students love, like Grubhub and Calm, to make Prime Student even more valuable to new and existing members."</p><p>Student Offers That Will Make Your Year</p><p>Designed specifically for college students, Prime Student offers all the shopping, savings, and entertainment benefits of Prime plus exclusive perks and offers for college life. Prime Student members enjoy movies and TV series with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, more than 3,000 books, magazines, and comics with Prime Reading, free in-game content and games with Prime Gaming, and more. New this year, Prime Student members can now save hundreds of dollars with limited time offers and exclusive discounts at amazon.com/student, including:</p><ul><li>Grubhub+ Student: Get a free Grubhub+ Student monthly membership. This includes free unlimited food delivery for students (off-campus orders over $12), special perks, donation matching, and ability to earn 10% back on pickup orders with Grubhub+ Student Cash.</li><li>Calm: Students can experience three months of Calm, the No. 1 app for meditation and sleep, for free, and then for just $8.99/year (normally $69.99/year). This gives Prime Student members access to Calm's Premium subscription with music, sleep stories, and more to help them relax.</li><li>StudentUniverse: Students can get up to 10% off flights and hotels (many of which are already discounted) from StudentUniverse, plus free premium customer support with every booking.</li><li>Course Hero: Enjoy one month of Course Hero for free, then pay just $9.95/month (normally $39.95/month). Students can access resources for their courses with step-by-step explanations, 24/7 homework help, textbook solutions, and more.</li><li>Prime Video Channels: Add channels like SHOWTIME, EPIX, ALLBLK, Sundance Now, and more for just 99 cents/month each for up to 12 months (normally $3.99 to $10.99/month).</li><li>Amazon Music Unlimited: Upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited, the premium subscription tier of Amazon Music for just 99 cents/month to access more than 75 million songs. Amazon Music Unlimited Student Plan customers can now access Amazon Music HD at no extra cost, offering the highest-quality streaming audio for even more music fans.</li></ul><p>Off to College Shopping Guide</p><p>In addition to the Prime Student membership, all college students and their parents can discover and shop for everything they need this school year at amazon.com/offtocollege. Amazon offers the lowest prices on back-to-school products and college supplies, on average 10% less than other retailers, according to a recent study by ecommerce analytics firm Profitero. Customers can find trendy dorm room décor and bedding, clever storage solutions and furniture for small spaces, electronics, school supplies, and much more—the widest selection of college essentials with low prices and convenient delivery options. Plus, Prime Student members can enjoy unlimited fast, free delivery on millions of items.</p><p>Every Day Made Better with Prime</p><p>Prime offers the best of shopping, savings, and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 3,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime. College students can join Prime Student for 50% off and enjoy the benefits of Prime with a six-month trial at amazon.com/joinstudent.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210805005367/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon and Best Buy Introduce New Insignia F50 Series Fire TVs

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All-New Insignia – Fire TVs include premium Dolby Vision and Alexa voice controls SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2021-- Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) announced a new lineup of Best Buy Insignia F50 Series Fire TVs. The TVs are the latest from the strategic collaboration between the two companies, which began three years ago. The new F50 series TVs feature enhanced screen resolution, premium audio functionality, and Alexa voice integration for an immersive entertainment experience. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005690/en/ The all-new Insignia F50 Series – Fire TVs include premium Dolby Vision and Alexa voice controls (Photo: Business Wire) "Customers have purchased millions of Insignia and Toshiba – Fire TVs in the U.S. and Canada, and given them an average rating of 4.4 stars on Amazon.com," said Daniel Rausch, Amazon Vice President, Entertainment Devices & Services. "Our collaboration with Best Buy has grown over the last three years, allowing us to deliver our content-first Fire TV experience and Alexa features to customers through a diverse line of high-quality smart TVs. Today, we're thrilled to further expand the Fire TV line with a new generation of Insignia – Fire TVs including the F50 Series." "From the start of this collaboration, our goal has always been to enrich the lives of our customers," said Luke Motschenbacher, Category Officer at Best Buy. "We're thrilled that our relationship with Amazon continues to give our customers even more choices to bring the latest in smart TV technology into their homes." The Insignia F50 Series Fire TV uses quantum dot technology in 4K Ultra HD for vibrant, true-to-life images with rich subtle details. Delivering an immersive home theater experience, the TVs feature Dolby Vision HDR to contrast bright highlights with dark shadows to showcase subtle details, and DTS Virtual-X speaker technology to deliver three-dimensional sound. The displays have a narrow bezel for optimal video playback for living room entertainment. The Insignia F50 Series Fire TV will be available at Best Buy stores and online, as well as Amazon.com later this summer. Insignia – Fire TVs come with the latest Fire TV experience for content-first and customized entertainment with Alexa at the core. The included Voice Remote with Alexa allows customers to get all of the benefits of Alexa, plus the ability to launch apps, switch inputs, and control smart home devices, with simple voice commands. Press and hold the voice button and ask Alexa to search for favorite movies, TV shows, or directors; start a live TV program; discover new recipes; check stocks; and more. In addition to collaborating on Fire TVs, Best Buy and Amazon are working together to innovate on purchase options for customers. Best Buy and Amazon rolled out a new option for customers with their in-store pick up option. The latest purchase option for customers to order on Amazon.com and pick up in a Best Buy store launched in November 2020 with one Fire TV model. Today, this option is available for the full lineup of Toshiba and Insignia – Fire TVs at all Best Buy store locations in the U.S. With in-store pickup, customers can buy on Amazon.com and pick up at a local Best Buy store within the hour. With more than 80 models available in the U.S. and Canada, Toshiba and Insignia – Fire TVs remain a top favorite among customers. Providing choice to customers, Toshiba and Insignia – Fire TVs range from 24-inches to 75-inches, and are available in 2K, 4K, QLED resolution technologies. In June, Amazon.com customers purchased a record-setting number of Fire TVs including the Toshiba and Insignia – FireTVs during Prime Day and the two week lead-up period. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Best Buy At Best Buy, our purpose is to enrich lives through technology. We do that by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers' everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. We have nearly 1,000 stores and about 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005690/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>All-New Insignia – Fire TVs include premium Dolby Vision and Alexa voice controls</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2021-- Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) announced a new lineup of Best Buy Insignia F50 Series Fire TVs. The TVs are the latest from the strategic collaboration between the two companies, which began three years ago. The new F50 series TVs feature enhanced screen resolution, premium audio functionality, and Alexa voice integration for an immersive entertainment experience.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005690/en/</p><div><p>The all-new Insignia F50 Series – Fire TVs include premium Dolby Vision and Alexa voice controls (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>"Customers have purchased millions of Insignia and Toshiba <em>– </em>Fire TVs in the U.S. and Canada, and given them an average rating of 4.4 stars on Amazon.com," said Daniel Rausch, Amazon Vice President, Entertainment Devices &amp; Services. "Our collaboration with Best Buy has grown over the last three years, allowing us to deliver our content-first Fire TV experience and Alexa features to customers through a diverse line of high-quality smart TVs. Today, we're thrilled to further expand the Fire TV line with a new generation of Insignia – Fire TVs including the F50 Series."</p><p>"From the start of this collaboration, our goal has always been to enrich the lives of our customers," said Luke Motschenbacher, Category Officer at Best Buy. "We're thrilled that our relationship with Amazon continues to give our customers even more choices to bring the latest in smart TV technology into their homes."</p><p>The Insignia F50 Series Fire TV uses quantum dot technology in 4K Ultra HD for vibrant, true-to-life images with rich subtle details. Delivering an immersive home theater experience, the TVs feature Dolby Vision HDR to contrast bright highlights with dark shadows to showcase subtle details, and DTS Virtual-X speaker technology to deliver three-dimensional sound. The displays have a narrow bezel for optimal video playback for living room entertainment. The Insignia F50 Series Fire TV will be available at Best Buy stores and online, as well as Amazon.com later this summer.</p><p>Insignia – Fire TVs come with the latest Fire TV experience for content-first and customized entertainment with Alexa at the core. The included Voice Remote with Alexa allows customers to get all of the benefits of Alexa, plus the ability to launch apps, switch inputs, and control smart home devices, with simple voice commands. Press and hold the voice button and ask Alexa to search for favorite movies, TV shows, or directors; start a live TV program; discover new recipes; check stocks; and more.</p><p>In addition to collaborating on Fire TVs, Best Buy and Amazon are working together to innovate on purchase options for customers. Best Buy and Amazon rolled out a new option for customers with their in-store pick up option. The latest purchase option for customers to order on Amazon.com and pick up in a Best Buy store launched in November 2020 with one Fire TV model. Today, this option is available for the full lineup of Toshiba and Insignia – Fire TVs at all Best Buy store locations in the U.S. With in-store pickup, customers can buy on Amazon.com and pick up at a local Best Buy store within the hour.</p><p>With more than 80 models available in the U.S. and Canada, Toshiba and Insignia <em>– </em>Fire TVs remain a top favorite among customers. Providing choice to customers, Toshiba and Insignia – Fire TVs range from 24-inches to 75-inches, and are available in 2K, 4K, QLED resolution technologies.</p><p>In June, Amazon.com customers purchased a record-setting number of Fire TVs including the Toshiba and Insignia<em> – </em>FireTVs during Prime Day and the two week lead-up period.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Best Buy</p><p>At Best Buy, our purpose is to enrich lives through technology. We do that by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers' everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. We have nearly 1,000 stores and about 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005690/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon.com Announces Second Quarter Results

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Amazon.com Announces Second Quarter Results

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021. Operating cash flow increased 16% to $59.3 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $51.2 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020. Free cash flow decreased to $12.1 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $31.9 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020. Free cash flow less principal repayments of finance leases and financing obligations decreased to $0.6 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $21.3 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020. Free cash flow less equipment finance leases and principal repayments of all other finance leases and financing obligations decreased to $4.2 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $19.4 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020. Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying stock-based awards totaled 522 million on June 30, 2021, compared with 517 million one year ago. Net sales increased 27% to $113.1 billion in the second quarter, compared with $88.9 billion in second quarter 2020. Excluding the $2.5 billion favorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net sales increased 24% compared with second quarter 2020. Operating income increased to $7.7 billion in the second quarter, compared with $5.8 billion in second quarter 2020. Net income increased to $7.8 billion in the second quarter, or $15.12 per diluted share, compared with $5.2 billion, or $10.30 per diluted share, in second quarter 2020. "Over the past 18 months, our consumer business has been called on to deliver an unprecedented number of items, including PPE, food, and other products that helped communities around the world cope with the difficult circumstances of the pandemic. At the same time, AWS has helped so many businesses and governments maintain business continuity, and we've seen AWS growth reaccelerate as more companies bring forward plans to transform their businesses and move to the cloud," said Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO. "Thank you to all of our passionate, innovative, mission-driven employees around the world for continuing to stay focused on delivering for customers—I am very excited to work with you as we invent and build for the future." Highlights Investing in Employee Safety and Providing Good Jobs Amazon announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the National Safety Council, a 100-year-old nonprofit that protects workers on and off the job, to invent new ways of preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common workplace injury in the U.S. The five-year effort aims to reduce MSDs across a variety of industries by engaging key stakeholders, conducting new research, inventing technology and processes, and scaling the results. Amazon is investing over $300 million into safety projects in 2021, including redesigning and retrofitting workstations, re-engineering cross-dock operations and powered-industrial-truck barriers, and implementing new safety control systems. In the UK, Amazon announced that it is creating more than 10,000 new corporate and operations jobs and investing £10 million over three years to train up to 5,000 employees in new skills. Amazon surpassed its commitment to hire 25,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2021 and set a new commitment to hire an additional 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2024. Amazon launched the Amazon Returnship program, a new initiative to help 1,000 experienced corporate professionals outside of Amazon who have been out of work for an extended period of time return to the workforce, including people who stopped working due to COVID-19, caregiving responsibilities, or medical circumstances. Amazon offers participants a paid, 16-week work opportunity with an abbreviated interview process, dedicated support, and personalized coaching and mentoring—as well as the possibility to transition into a full-time job at Amazon. Amazon introduced a new mental health benefit for all of its 950,000 U.S. employees, their families, and household members, which provides free access to personalized support, including one-on-one counseling and 24/7 crisis support. For the fourth year in a row, Amazon was included on the Disability Equality Index's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. Economic Impact and Small Business Empowerment For the second year in a row, Amazon placed No. 1 on the Progressive Policy Institute's Investment Heroes list, which ranks U.S. companies' investments in America. According to the study, Amazon invested more in the U.S. than any other company in 2020; was key to sustaining the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic; and helped drive economic expansion, wage growth, and job creation across the country. Amazon launched the Black Business Accelerator, committing $150 million over four years to help Black business owners and entrepreneurs succeed as third-party selling partners. The program aims to spur growth and advance equity for Black-owned businesses by providing financial support, education and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support. In the two-week lead-up to Prime Day, customers spent $1.9 billion on products from third-party sellers during the Spend $10, Get $10 promotion—more than double compared to the 2020 Prime Day small business promotion. Prime Day 2021 was the biggest two-day period ever for small and medium-sized businesses in Amazon's stores worldwide. Amazon Advertising launched over 40 new features and self-service capabilities, making it easier for sellers, companies, and authors to grow their businesses by helping customers discover their brands and products. Recent launches include regional sponsored product campaign creation tools; access to educational, technical, and marketing resources via the Partner Network; and a simplified creative asset management solution. In addition, Amazon Advertising expanded the services it offers in Australia, Europe, India, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, creating more opportunities for local and global sellers and brands to grow their businesses in these regions. Supporting Communities Amazon's Housing Equity Fund has invested over $800 million of its $2 billion total. Its latest commitment of $300 million will create 3,000 affordable housing units near public transit centers in the Puget Sound region of Washington state; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee. Amazon India sprung into urgent action to help employees, partners, sellers, customers, and communities in recent months as the country faced an increase in COVID-19 cases. Amazon helped airlift over 14,000 life-saving medical items, including 100 intensive care unit ventilators as well as 10,000 oxygen and ventilation machines. As part of its efforts, Amazon worked with partners and nonprofits to deliver items to hospitals in the most urgent need, bearing the cost of airlifts and managing the urgent movement of medical equipment. In addition, Amazon India has vaccinated over 100,000 employees and their family members and has committed to vaccinate a total of 1 million employees, sellers, partners, and dependents. Amazon committed $16.5 million in relief efforts, including direct donations and medical equipment delivery. In Nepal, Amazon teamed up with the United Nations World Food Programme to donate and deliver supplies to communities affected by COVID-19, including 850,000 personal protective items such as medical masks, goggles, and full-face protection for medical staff. Amazon's FDA-authorized at-home COVID-19 test collection kit is now available to U.S. customers through Amazon.com. The kits are processed by Amazon's in-house laboratory, which has processed millions of tests from over 750,000 Amazon front-line employees. Amazon opened its first Disaster Relief Hub in an Atlanta fulfillment center to help relief organizations respond more quickly to natural disasters in the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central America. The hub will store over 500,000 Amazon-donated relief supplies so they can be rapidly deployed when needed. Amazon Future Engineer (AFE), the company's computer science education program for students from historically underserved communities, announced its most recent round of awards in the U.S., including $4 million in college scholarships and paid internships for 100 students and AFE Teacher of the Year Awards for 10 computer science educators who promote diversity and inclusion in computer science. Each of the winning teachers received a prize package to expand computer science and/or robotics education at their respective schools. Amazon celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the U.S. by signing on as a founding partner of The Asian American Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Amazon committed $10 million over five years as part of the AAPI Giving Pledge. Ring launched a community program with the nonprofit Strength Based Community Change to improve individual and family resiliency, and advance community safety. As part of the program, Ring donated 1,000 Ring Video Doorbells, free installation, and a Ring Protect subscription to eligible residents in Wilmington, California. Protecting the Planet Amazon announced 14 new renewable energy projects in Canada, Finland, Spain, and the U.S., making Amazon the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in the U.S., Europe, and the world. The new projects bring Amazon's total renewable energy investments to date to 10 gigawatts of electricity production capacity—enough to power 2.5 million U.S. homes. Amazon has reached 65% renewable energy across its business, up from 42% in 2019—putting the company on a path to power 100% of company activities with renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of its 2030 target. Amazon welcomed Interpublic Group, Iron Mountain, JLL, Klarna, Macquarie Asset Management, and RELX to The Climate Pledge, joining other Pledge signatories such as PepsiCo, Uber, Microsoft, Unilever, Visa, and Colgate-Palmolive. From deploying clean energy solutions such as wind and solar, to implementing vehicle electrification and supporting nature-based climate solutions, the 112 Climate Pledge signatories are working together to significantly reduce corporate carbon emissions. Amazon added five new certifications to its Climate Pledge Friendly program to help shoppers find more sustainable products across grocery, household, and beauty. Amazon customers can now shop for products that are Animal Welfare Approved, EWG Verified, and Regenerative Organic Certified, as well as for those certified by Higg Index Materials and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Safer Choice program. The Climate Pledge Fund invested in BETA Technologies to help accelerate the development of fully electric, zero-emission aircraft and in ION Energy, a technology platform that leverages intelligent battery analytics to significantly improve the life and performance of lithium-ion batteries. The Climate Pledge Fund also joined Greentown Labs, the largest climate tech startup incubator in North America, to further engage with startups and help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. As part of its recent debt offering, Amazon issued a $1 billion sustainability bond to further investments in tackling critical social and environmental issues. The proceeds are being used to fund projects in five areas: renewable energy, clean transportation, sustainable buildings, affordable housing, and socioeconomic advancement and empowerment. Shopping Prime members in 20 countries shopped more and saved more this Prime Day than any previous Prime Day, purchasing more than 250 million items. The Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote was the most popular item purchased. Prime Day also kicked off the Back-to-School shopping season with members worldwide purchasing more than 1 million laptops, 1 million headphones, 600,000 backpacks, 240,000 notebooks, 220,000 Crayola products, and 40,000 calculators. Prime is now available in 22 countries with the addition of Prime in Portugal, which offers members unlimited, free two-day delivery on millions of products, as well as access to Amazon Prime Video streaming. Business Prime now serves more than 1 million business customers of all sizes worldwide, including Chevron, Citi, and the State of Utah. Since launching in 2017, Business Prime has saved members millions of dollars by shipping over 140 million packages free of charge. For the first time, Amazon brought Just Walk Out technology to a full-sized grocery store, offering customers in Bellevue, Washington the option to skip the checkout line or use traditional checkout. Amazon Fresh now has 15 stores in the U.S. and five in the UK. Amazon Fashion expanded its head-to-toe outfit recommendations, which use machine learning models to inspire customers and help them find products that fit their unique style and complete their look. "Styling Ideas" are now available on Fashion product pages in France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, and the U.S. Amazon Pharmacy introduced a six-month supply option for eligible medications, offering customers a new convenient way to purchase many of the most commonly prescribed medications. For Prime members, pharmacy purchases always include free, unlimited two-day delivery, and select medications start at just $1 per month when customers pay without insurance. Amazon launched the "Internet Famous" storefront, a curated selection of the top trending products on social media. The storefront showcases immersive content that allows customers to discover brands across multiple categories while engaging with their favorite influencers. Amazon launched its first Brand Protection Report, which detailed Amazon's anti-counterfeiting efforts and progress in driving counterfeit to zero in its store. In 2020, Amazon invested over $700 million and employed more than 10,000 people to protect customers and sellers in its store and to stop bad actors before they list products for sale. Amazon's verification processes prevented over 6 million attempts to create selling accounts before bad actors listed a single product for sale and seized over 2 million counterfeit products sent to its fulfillment centers before they were sent to a customer. Entertainment Prime Video released new Amazon Original movies for customers worldwide, including Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, starring Michael B. Jordan, and The Tomorrow War, starring Chris Pratt, both of which were the No. 1 streamed movie on their opening weekends. Prime members also enjoyed new and returning Amazon Original series and specials such as THEM, Solos, The Underground Railroad, Panic, Flack, Mary J. Blige's My Life, and the Prime Day Show, as well as the seventh and final season of Bosch, the longest-running Amazon Original series to date. Additionally, Prime Video debuted over 20 local originals internationally, including Dom (Brazil), Chivas: El Rebaño Sagrado (Mexico), Clarkson's Farm (UK), La Leyenda de Sergio Ramos (Spain), Mixte (France), and Head Above Water (Australia). Amazon earned 20 Emmy Award nominations, including Amazon Studios' first-ever category nominations for a drama series (The Boys) and limited series (The Underground Railroad). Amazon also received two nominations in the TV movie category (Uncle Frank and Sylvie's Love), along with nominations for writing (All In), choreography (Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2), cinematography (Small Axe), visual effects (Vikings), interactive program (Welcome to the Blumhouse), and commercial (Michael B. Jordan's Alexa ad). Prime Video announced streaming deals with sports leagues around the world, including: the National Football League (NFL) Thursday Night Football beginning in 2022, a year earlier than previously announced; 16 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) games per season and the Commissioner's Cup Championship Game; the Premier League in the UK; the Premiere channel to watch soccer in Brazil; and 300+ Ligue 1 soccer matches per season in France. Prime Video also streamed the first-ever French Open night matches and the Australian Swimming Trials globally. Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, is now available on Fire TV and Fire tablet devices. Customers can use Alexa to start watching Peacock by saying "Alexa, open Peacock." Prime Video and IMDb TV announced an exclusive, multi-year licensing deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). Beginning in 2022, Prime Video will be an exclusive subscription video partner for UFEG's slate of live-action films in the U.S., bringing films such as Jurassic World: Dominion, The 355, and Ambulance to Prime Video soon after theatrical release. With this deal, IMDb TV will be the first advertising-based streaming service to secure a major studio network window, which traditionally goes to broadcast or cable networks. IMDb TV announced 12 original series and development projects including a new half-hour drama from Dick Wolf, a home renovation project with Jeff Lewis, a docu-series with country superstar Luke Bryan, and a dramedy from Clea DuVall and Tegan and Sara Quin. Amazon Advertising announced that Amazon Streaming TV ads and Twitch now jointly reach an audience of 120 million monthly viewers across the U.S. creating more opportunities for brands to create engaging and interactive product discovery experiences across IMDb TV, Twitch, ad-supported apps on Fire TV, and Thursday Night Football on Prime Video. Amazon Games began a closed preview of multiplayer online PC game New World, during which it was one of the most watched games on Twitch, with hundreds of thousands of players and millions of total hours played. In addition, Amazon Games announced Lost Ark, a multiplayer action-role-playing game developed by Smilegate RPG that is scheduled to launch in North America and Europe later this year. Amazon Devices and Services Amazon announced the all-new Echo Show 8 with a 13-megapixel wide-angle camera that digitally pans and zooms during video calls, and Echo Show 5 with an upgraded HD camera and more color options at a new lower price. The first Echo Show 5 Kids offers curated kid-friendly content, parental controls, a colorful design, and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+. Amazon announced a six-year collaboration with Ford to bring Alexa to millions of retail and commercial vehicles in North America. The deal is the industry's broadest roll-out of the Built-in Alexa hands-free experience, and includes complimentary access to key Alexa features for all new and existing customers for up to three years. Ford and Amazon will also work together to deliver new voice AI-enabled features and services, including the first custom Alexa skills for Ford commercial vehicles. Alexa added new custom voice options, including celebrity personalities Shaquille O'Neal and Melissa McCarthy. Using machine learning advancements in acoustic event detection, Amazon added the ability for Alexa to start a Routine after detecting specific sounds like a baby crying, dog barking, or a person coughing or snoring. For example, customers can set up a Routine that enables their Echo device to automatically play white noise when snoring is detected. Samsung Appliance Division announced that Alexa will work alongside Bixby, Samsung's personal voice assistant, on the Samsung Family Hub refrigerator. This announcement continues Amazon's commitment to providing customers with the choice and flexibility to interact with multiple voice agents on a single device, simultaneously. There are now more than 900,000 registered developers, brands, and device makers building with Alexa. At Alexa Live, Amazon's annual event for Alexa developers, Amazon introduced new ways for developers to increase revenue, engagement, and discovery. New innovations for developers include Paid Skills, Alexa Shopping Actions, Widgets, and the international expansion of In-Skill Purchasing. Amazon announced new features that make it easier for Alexa developers to build entertaining and useful customer experiences, including: Interactive Media Skill Components that shorten the time it takes for radio, podcast, and music providers to launch experiences on Alexa; Shared Activities Application Programming Interface (API) that enables developers to build multi-player gaming experiences; and Food Skill API that enables developers to quickly create high quality, food delivery, and pickup experiences. Ring announced general availability of the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro, equipped with new features like 3D Motion Detection, and introduced the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus, Ring's most affordable outdoor floodlight camera. Amazon Web Services AWS announced significant customer momentum, with new commitments and migrations from customers across many major industries. Telecom: Swisscom, Switzerland's leading telecommunications company and IT services provider, selected AWS as its preferred public cloud provider to power a wide range of core applications including its 5G network, enterprise resource planning, operational support system, business support system, and communications provisioning. Bell Canada, one of Canada's largest telecommunications companies, will use the breadth and depth of AWS technologies to create and scale new consumer and business applications and will bring AWS Wavelength to Canada. Financial services: BMO Financial Group, one of North America's largest financial institutions, selected AWS as its preferred, strategic cloud provider to modernize its banking platforms and build digital financial services applications as part of the company's ongoing digital transformation. As part of its move to personalize services, the bank is using Amazon Connect—AWS's easy-to-use, scalable cloud contact center—to provide a seamless and more customer-centric experience for its call center, as well as to support remote working capabilities for employees. Bancolombia, Colombia's largest bank, selected AWS as its strategic cloud provider and plans to migrate its applications to AWS. Automotive: Ferrari S.p.A., a leading global manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sports cars, entered into an agreement with AWS to become its official cloud, machine learning, and artificial intelligence provider. Together, AWS and Ferrari will accelerate the pace of innovation across the entire Ferrari organization, including their road cars department, GT Competitions, the Ferrari Challenge, and the Scuderia Ferrari FORMULA 1 (F1) team. Sports: The National Hockey League (NHL), the premier hockey league in the world, debuted two new advanced analytics during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs—shot analytics and save analytics. These new stats powered by AWS appear as on-screen graphics and data visualizations during NHL games and give fans a better understanding and deeper appreciation of how their favorite players and teams perform during crucial moments. AWS plans to open infrastructure Regions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first half of 2022 and Israel in the first half of 2023. The new Regions will enable even more developers, startups, and enterprises as well as government, education, and nonprofits to run their applications and serve end-users from data centers located in the UAE and Israel. Globally, AWS has 81 Availability Zones across 25 geographic Regions, with plans to launch 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions. AWS and Salesforce announced a significant expansion of their global strategic partnership, making it easier for customers to build and launch custom applications. The expanded partnership extends the technological capabilities of both providers, connecting Salesforce data and workflows natively into their solutions running on AWS, and making it easy for Salesforce developers to integrate AWS data and workflows into Salesforce applications. Salesforce will also embed AWS services for voice, video, artificial intelligence, and machine learning directly in new applications for sales, service, and industry vertical use cases. For example, customers can activate virtual call centers and empower high-velocity sales teams with Amazon Connect and AWS AI/ML services, pre-integrated into both Sales Cloud and Service Cloud. AWS announced the general availability of two industry-specific services. Amazon HealthLake is a HIPAA-eligible service for healthcare and life sciences organizations that uses machine learning to understand and extract meaningful medical information from unstructured data such as clinical observations, laboratory notes, and medical images. Amazon FinSpace is a purpose-built analytics service that reduces the time it takes financial services organizations to find, prepare, and analyze financial data from months to minutes. AWS announced the general availability of Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes, delivering storage area network (SAN) capabilities in the cloud for the first time. EBS Block Express is a next-generation storage architecture that provides the highest block storage performance without the cost or hassle of having to procure, scale, and maintain expensive on-premises SANs. With io2 volumes running on Block Express, customers get a 4x increase in performance, throughput, and capacity for existing io2 volumes, making it ideal for the most I/O-intensive, mission-critical deployments of Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and SAS Analytics. AWS announced the general availability of three new container services. AWS App Runner is a fully managed container application service that makes it easier and faster for customers to build, deploy, and run containerized web applications and APIs with just a few clicks. AWS Proton is an application delivery service that makes it easier for customers to provision, deploy, and monitor the microservices that form the basis of modern container and serverless applications. Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) Anywhere is a new capability for Amazon ECS that enables customers to easily run, scale, secure, and manage container-based applications on-premises and at edge environments using the same APIs, cluster management, workload scheduling, monitoring, and deployment pipelines they use with Amazon ECS on AWS. AWS announced the general availability of Amazon DevOps Guru, a fully managed operations service that uses machine learning to make it easier for developers to improve application availability by automatically detecting operational issues and recommending specific actions for remediation. Informed by years of Amazon.com and AWS operational excellence, Amazon DevOps Guru applies machine learning to automatically analyze data like application metrics, logs, events, and traces for behaviors that deviate from normal operating patterns so developers can identify and remediate issues long before they impact customers. AWS announced the general availability of Amazon Location Service, a new service that makes it easier and more cost-effective for customers to add location functionality to their applications, without compromising on user privacy or data security. With Amazon Location Service, customers can embed location functionality in their applications using data from location-based service providers Esri and HERE Technologies to provide maps, points of interest, geocoding (converting location information to a point on a map), route planning, geofencing (creating virtual perimeters), or asset tracking. Financial Guidance The following forward-looking statements reflect Amazon.com's expectations as of July 29, 2021, and are subject to substantial uncertainty. Our results are inherently unpredictable and may be materially affected by many factors, such as fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, changes in global economic conditions and customer spending, world events, the rate of growth of the Internet, online commerce, and cloud services, and the various factors detailed below. This guidance reflects our estimates as of July 29, 2021 regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, including those discussed above, and is highly dependent on numerous factors that we may not be able to predict or control, including: the duration and scope of the pandemic, including any recurrence; actions taken by governments, businesses, and individuals in response to the pandemic; the impact of the pandemic on global and regional economies and economic activity, workforce staffing and productivity, and our significant and continuing spending on employee safety measures; our ability to continue operations in affected areas; and consumer demand and spending patterns, as well as the effects on suppliers, creditors, and third-party sellers, all of which are uncertain. This guidance also assumes the impacts on consumer demand and spending patterns, including impacts due to concerns over the current economic outlook, will be in line with those experienced during the third quarter of 2021 to date, and the additional assumptions set forth below. However, it is not possible to determine the ultimate impact on our operations for the third quarter of 2021, or whether other currently unanticipated direct or indirect consequences of the pandemic are reasonably likely to materially affect our operations. Third Quarter 2021 Guidance Net sales are expected to be between $106.0 billion and $112.0 billion, or to grow between 10% and 16% compared with third quarter 2020. This guidance anticipates a favorable impact of approximately 70 basis points from foreign exchange rates. Operating income is expected to be between $2.5 billion and $6.0 billion, compared with $6.2 billion in third quarter 2020. This guidance assumes approximately $1.0 billion of costs related to COVID-19. This guidance assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions, investments, restructurings, or legal settlements are concluded. A conference call will be webcast live today at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET, and will be available for at least three months at amazon.com/ir. This call will contain forward-looking statements and other material information regarding the Company's financial and operating results. These forward-looking statements are inherently difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, in addition to the factors discussed above, the amount that Amazon.com invests in new business opportunities and the timing of those investments, the mix of products and services sold to customers, the mix of net sales derived from products as compared with services, the extent to which we owe income or other taxes, competition, management of growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, international growth and expansion, the outcomes of claims, litigation, government investigations, and other proceedings, fulfillment, sortation, delivery, and data center optimization, risks of inventory management, variability in demand, the degree to which the Company enters into, maintains, and develops commercial agreements, proposed and completed acquisitions and strategic transactions, payments risks, and risks of fulfillment throughput and productivity. 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<p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021.</p><ul><li>Operating cash flow increased 16% to $59.3 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $51.2 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020.</li><li>Free cash flow decreased to $12.1 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $31.9 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020.</li><li>Free cash flow less principal repayments of finance leases and financing obligations decreased to $0.6 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $21.3 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020.</li><li>Free cash flow less equipment finance leases and principal repayments of all other finance leases and financing obligations decreased to $4.2 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $19.4 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020.</li><li>Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying stock-based awards totaled 522 million on June 30, 2021, compared with 517 million one year ago.</li><li>Net sales increased 27% to $113.1 billion in the second quarter, compared with $88.9 billion in second quarter 2020. Excluding the $2.5 billion favorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net sales increased 24% compared with second quarter 2020.</li><li>Operating income increased to $7.7 billion in the second quarter, compared with $5.8 billion in second quarter 2020.</li><li>Net income increased to $7.8 billion in the second quarter, or $15.12 per diluted share, compared with $5.2 billion, or $10.30 per diluted share, in second quarter 2020.</li></ul><p>"Over the past 18 months, our consumer business has been called on to deliver an unprecedented number of items, including PPE, food, and other products that helped communities around the world cope with the difficult circumstances of the pandemic. At the same time, AWS has helped so many businesses and governments maintain business continuity, and we've seen AWS growth reaccelerate as more companies bring forward plans to transform their businesses and move to the cloud," said Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO. "Thank you to all of our passionate, innovative, mission-driven employees around the world for continuing to stay focused on delivering for customers—I am very excited to work with you as we invent and build for the future."</p><p>Highlights</p><p><em>Investing in Employee Safety and Providing Good Jobs</em></p><ul><li>Amazon announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the National Safety Council, a 100-year-old nonprofit that protects workers on and off the job, to invent new ways of preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common workplace injury in the U.S. The five-year effort aims to reduce MSDs across a variety of industries by engaging key stakeholders, conducting new research, inventing technology and processes, and scaling the results. Amazon is investing over $300 million into safety projects in 2021, including redesigning and retrofitting workstations, re-engineering cross-dock operations and powered-industrial-truck barriers, and implementing new safety control systems.</li><li>In the UK, Amazon announced that it is creating more than 10,000 new corporate and operations jobs and investing £10 million over three years to train up to 5,000 employees in new skills.</li><li>Amazon surpassed its commitment to hire 25,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2021 and set a new commitment to hire an additional 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2024.</li><li>Amazon launched the Amazon Returnship program, a new initiative to help 1,000 experienced corporate professionals outside of Amazon who have been out of work for an extended period of time return to the workforce, including people who stopped working due to COVID-19, caregiving responsibilities, or medical circumstances. Amazon offers participants a paid, 16-week work opportunity with an abbreviated interview process, dedicated support, and personalized coaching and mentoring—as well as the possibility to transition into a full-time job at Amazon.</li><li>Amazon introduced a new mental health benefit for all of its 950,000 U.S. employees, their families, and household members, which provides free access to personalized support, including one-on-one counseling and 24/7 crisis support.</li><li>For the fourth year in a row, Amazon was included on the Disability Equality Index's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.</li></ul><p><em>Economic Impact and Small Business Empowerment</em></p><ul><li>For the second year in a row, Amazon placed No. 1 on the Progressive Policy Institute's Investment Heroes list, which ranks U.S. companies' investments in America. According to the study, Amazon invested more in the U.S. than any other company in 2020; was key to sustaining the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic; and helped drive economic expansion, wage growth, and job creation across the country.</li><li>Amazon launched the Black Business Accelerator, committing $150 million over four years to help Black business owners and entrepreneurs succeed as third-party selling partners. The program aims to spur growth and advance equity for Black-owned businesses by providing financial support, education and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support.</li><li>In the two-week lead-up to Prime Day, customers spent $1.9 billion on products from third-party sellers during the Spend $10, Get $10 promotion—more than double compared to the 2020 Prime Day small business promotion. Prime Day 2021 was the biggest two-day period ever for small and medium-sized businesses in Amazon's stores worldwide.</li><li>Amazon Advertising launched over 40 new features and self-service capabilities, making it easier for sellers, companies, and authors to grow their businesses by helping customers discover their brands and products. Recent launches include regional sponsored product campaign creation tools; access to educational, technical, and marketing resources via the Partner Network; and a simplified creative asset management solution. In addition, Amazon Advertising expanded the services it offers in Australia, Europe, India, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, creating more opportunities for local and global sellers and brands to grow their businesses in these regions.</li></ul><p><em>Supporting Communities</em></p><ul><li>Amazon's Housing Equity Fund has invested over $800 million of its $2 billion total. Its latest commitment of $300 million will create 3,000 affordable housing units near public transit centers in the Puget Sound region of Washington state; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee.</li><li>Amazon India sprung into urgent action to help employees, partners, sellers, customers, and communities in recent months as the country faced an increase in COVID-19 cases. Amazon helped airlift over 14,000 life-saving medical items, including 100 intensive care unit ventilators as well as 10,000 oxygen and ventilation machines. As part of its efforts, Amazon worked with partners and nonprofits to deliver items to hospitals in the most urgent need, bearing the cost of airlifts and managing the urgent movement of medical equipment. In addition, Amazon India has vaccinated over 100,000 employees and their family members and has committed to vaccinate a total of 1 million employees, sellers, partners, and dependents. Amazon committed $16.5 million in relief efforts, including direct donations and medical equipment delivery.</li><li>In Nepal, Amazon teamed up with the United Nations World Food Programme to donate and deliver supplies to communities affected by COVID-19, including 850,000 personal protective items such as medical masks, goggles, and full-face protection for medical staff.</li><li>Amazon's FDA-authorized at-home COVID-19 test collection kit is now available to U.S. customers through Amazon.com. The kits are processed by Amazon's in-house laboratory, which has processed millions of tests from over 750,000 Amazon front-line employees.</li><li>Amazon opened its first Disaster Relief Hub in an Atlanta fulfillment center to help relief organizations respond more quickly to natural disasters in the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central America. The hub will store over 500,000 Amazon-donated relief supplies so they can be rapidly deployed when needed.</li><li>Amazon Future Engineer (AFE), the company's computer science education program for students from historically underserved communities, announced its most recent round of awards in the U.S., including $4 million in college scholarships and paid internships for 100 students and AFE Teacher of the Year Awards for 10 computer science educators who promote diversity and inclusion in computer science. Each of the winning teachers received a prize package to expand computer science and/or robotics education at their respective schools.</li><li>Amazon celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the U.S. by signing on as a founding partner of The Asian American Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Amazon committed $10 million over five years as part of the AAPI Giving Pledge.</li><li>Ring launched a community program with the nonprofit Strength Based Community Change to improve individual and family resiliency, and advance community safety. As part of the program, Ring donated 1,000 Ring Video Doorbells, free installation, and a Ring Protect subscription to eligible residents in Wilmington, California.</li></ul><p><em>Protecting the Planet</em></p><ul><li>Amazon announced 14 new renewable energy projects in Canada, Finland, Spain, and the U.S., making Amazon the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in the U.S., Europe, and the world. The new projects bring Amazon's total renewable energy investments to date to 10 gigawatts of electricity production capacity—enough to power 2.5 million U.S. homes. Amazon has reached 65% renewable energy across its business, up from 42% in 2019—putting the company on a path to power 100% of company activities with renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of its 2030 target.</li><li>Amazon welcomed Interpublic Group, Iron Mountain, JLL, Klarna, Macquarie Asset Management, and RELX to The Climate Pledge, joining other Pledge signatories such as PepsiCo, Uber, Microsoft, Unilever, Visa, and Colgate-Palmolive. From deploying clean energy solutions such as wind and solar, to implementing vehicle electrification and supporting nature-based climate solutions, the 112 Climate Pledge signatories are working together to significantly reduce corporate carbon emissions.</li><li>Amazon added five new certifications to its Climate Pledge Friendly program to help shoppers find more sustainable products across grocery, household, and beauty. Amazon customers can now shop for products that are Animal Welfare Approved, EWG Verified, and Regenerative Organic Certified, as well as for those certified by Higg Index Materials and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Safer Choice program.</li><li>The Climate Pledge Fund invested in BETA Technologies to help accelerate the development of fully electric, zero-emission aircraft and in ION Energy, a technology platform that leverages intelligent battery analytics to significantly improve the life and performance of lithium-ion batteries. The Climate Pledge Fund also joined Greentown Labs, the largest climate tech startup incubator in North America, to further engage with startups and help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.</li><li>As part of its recent debt offering, Amazon issued a $1 billion sustainability bond to further investments in tackling critical social and environmental issues. The proceeds are being used to fund projects in five areas: renewable energy, clean transportation, sustainable buildings, affordable housing, and socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.</li></ul><p><em>Shopping</em></p><ul><li>Prime members in 20 countries shopped more and saved more this Prime Day than any previous Prime Day, purchasing more than 250 million items. The Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote was the most popular item purchased. Prime Day also kicked off the Back-to-School shopping season with members worldwide purchasing more than 1 million laptops, 1 million headphones, 600,000 backpacks, 240,000 notebooks, 220,000 Crayola products, and 40,000 calculators.</li><li>Prime is now available in 22 countries with the addition of Prime in Portugal, which offers members unlimited, free two-day delivery on millions of products, as well as access to Amazon Prime Video streaming.</li><li>Business Prime now serves more than 1 million business customers of all sizes worldwide, including Chevron, Citi, and the State of Utah. Since launching in 2017, Business Prime has saved members millions of dollars by shipping over 140 million packages free of charge.</li><li>For the first time, Amazon brought Just Walk Out technology to a full-sized grocery store, offering customers in Bellevue, Washington the option to skip the checkout line or use traditional checkout. Amazon Fresh now has 15 stores in the U.S. and five in the UK.</li><li>Amazon Fashion expanded its head-to-toe outfit recommendations, which use machine learning models to inspire customers and help them find products that fit their unique style and complete their look. "Styling Ideas" are now available on Fashion product pages in France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, and the U.S.</li><li>Amazon Pharmacy introduced a six-month supply option for eligible medications, offering customers a new convenient way to purchase many of the most commonly prescribed medications. For Prime members, pharmacy purchases always include free, unlimited two-day delivery, and select medications start at just $1 per month when customers pay without insurance.</li><li>Amazon launched the "Internet Famous" storefront, a curated selection of the top trending products on social media. The storefront showcases immersive content that allows customers to discover brands across multiple categories while engaging with their favorite influencers.</li><li>Amazon launched its first Brand Protection Report, which detailed Amazon's anti-counterfeiting efforts and progress in driving counterfeit to zero in its store. In 2020, Amazon invested over $700 million and employed more than 10,000 people to protect customers and sellers in its store and to stop bad actors before they list products for sale. Amazon's verification processes prevented over 6 million attempts to create selling accounts before bad actors listed a single product for sale and seized over 2 million counterfeit products sent to its fulfillment centers before they were sent to a customer.</li></ul><p><em>Entertainment</em></p><ul><li>Prime Video released new Amazon Original movies for customers worldwide, including <em>Tom Clancy's Without Remorse</em>, starring Michael B. Jordan, and <em>The Tomorrow War</em>, starring Chris Pratt, both of which were the No. 1 streamed movie on their opening weekends. Prime members also enjoyed new and returning Amazon Original series and specials such as <em>THEM</em>, <em>Solos</em>, <em>The Underground Railroad</em>, <em>Panic</em>, <em>Flack</em>, <em>Mary J. Blige's My Life</em>, and the <em>Prime Day Show</em>, as well as the seventh and final season of <em>Bosch</em>, the longest-running Amazon Original series to date. Additionally, Prime Video debuted over 20 local originals internationally, including <em>Dom</em> (Brazil), <em>Chivas: El Rebaño Sagrado</em> (Mexico), <em>Clarkson's Farm</em> (UK), <em>La Leyenda de Sergio Ramos</em> (Spain), <em>Mixte</em> (France), and <em>Head Above Water</em> (Australia).</li><li>Amazon earned 20 Emmy Award nominations, including Amazon Studios' first-ever category nominations for a drama series (<em>The Boys</em>) and limited series (<em>The Underground Railroad</em>). Amazon also received two nominations in the TV movie category (<em>Uncle Frank </em>and<em> Sylvie's Love</em>), along with nominations for writing (<em>All In</em>), choreography (<em>Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2</em>), cinematography (<em>Small Axe</em>), visual effects (<em>Vikings</em>), interactive program (Welcome to the Blumhouse), and commercial (Michael B. Jordan's Alexa ad).</li><li>Prime Video announced streaming deals with sports leagues around the world, including: the National Football League (NFL) <em>Thursday Night Football</em> beginning in 2022, a year earlier than previously announced; 16 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) games per season and the Commissioner's Cup Championship Game; the Premier League in the UK; the Premiere channel to watch soccer in Brazil; and 300+ Ligue 1 soccer matches per season in France. Prime Video also streamed the first-ever French Open night matches and the Australian Swimming Trials globally.</li><li>Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, is now available on Fire TV and Fire tablet devices. Customers can use Alexa to start watching Peacock by saying "Alexa, open Peacock."</li><li>Prime Video and IMDb TV announced an exclusive, multi-year licensing deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). Beginning in 2022, Prime Video will be an exclusive subscription video partner for UFEG's slate of live-action films in the U.S., bringing films such as <em>Jurassic World: Dominion</em>, <em>The 355</em>, and <em>Ambulance</em> to Prime Video soon after theatrical release. With this deal, IMDb TV will be the first advertising-based streaming service to secure a major studio network window, which traditionally goes to broadcast or cable networks.</li><li>IMDb TV announced 12 original series and development projects including a new half-hour drama from Dick Wolf, a home renovation project with Jeff Lewis, a docu-series with country superstar Luke Bryan, and a dramedy from Clea DuVall and Tegan and Sara Quin.</li><li>Amazon Advertising announced that Amazon Streaming TV ads and Twitch now jointly reach an audience of 120 million monthly viewers across the U.S. creating more opportunities for brands to create engaging and interactive product discovery experiences across IMDb TV, Twitch, ad-supported apps on Fire TV, and <em>Thursday Night Football</em> on Prime Video.</li><li>Amazon Games began a closed preview of multiplayer online PC game New World, during which it was one of the most watched games on Twitch, with hundreds of thousands of players and millions of total hours played. In addition, Amazon Games announced Lost Ark, a multiplayer action-role-playing game developed by Smilegate RPG that is scheduled to launch in North America and Europe later this year.</li></ul><p><em>Amazon Devices and Services</em></p><ul><li>Amazon announced the all-new Echo Show 8 with a 13-megapixel wide-angle camera that digitally pans and zooms during video calls, and Echo Show 5 with an upgraded HD camera and more color options at a new lower price. The first Echo Show 5 Kids offers curated kid-friendly content, parental controls, a colorful design, and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+.</li><li>Amazon announced a six-year collaboration with Ford to bring Alexa to millions of retail and commercial vehicles in North America. The deal is the industry's broadest roll-out of the Built-in Alexa hands-free experience, and includes complimentary access to key Alexa features for all new and existing customers for up to three years. Ford and Amazon will also work together to deliver new voice AI-enabled features and services, including the first custom Alexa skills for Ford commercial vehicles.</li><li>Alexa added new custom voice options, including celebrity personalities Shaquille O'Neal and Melissa McCarthy.</li><li>Using machine learning advancements in acoustic event detection, Amazon added the ability for Alexa to start a Routine after detecting specific sounds like a baby crying, dog barking, or a person coughing or snoring. For example, customers can set up a Routine that enables their Echo device to automatically play white noise when snoring is detected.</li><li>Samsung Appliance Division announced that Alexa will work alongside Bixby, Samsung's personal voice assistant, on the Samsung Family Hub refrigerator. This announcement continues Amazon's commitment to providing customers with the choice and flexibility to interact with multiple voice agents on a single device, simultaneously.</li><li>There are now more than 900,000 registered developers, brands, and device makers building with Alexa. At Alexa Live, Amazon's annual event for Alexa developers, Amazon introduced new ways for developers to increase revenue, engagement, and discovery. New innovations for developers include Paid Skills, Alexa Shopping Actions, Widgets, and the international expansion of In-Skill Purchasing.</li><li>Amazon announced new features that make it easier for Alexa developers to build entertaining and useful customer experiences, including: Interactive Media Skill Components that shorten the time it takes for radio, podcast, and music providers to launch experiences on Alexa; Shared Activities Application Programming Interface (API) that enables developers to build multi-player gaming experiences; and Food Skill API that enables developers to quickly create high quality, food delivery, and pickup experiences.</li><li>Ring announced general availability of the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro, equipped with new features like 3D Motion Detection, and introduced the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus, Ring's most affordable outdoor floodlight camera.</li></ul><p><em>Amazon Web Services</em></p><ul><li>AWS announced significant customer momentum, with new commitments and migrations from customers across many major industries.<ul><li>Telecom: Swisscom, Switzerland's leading telecommunications company and IT services provider, selected AWS as its preferred public cloud provider to power a wide range of core applications including its 5G network, enterprise resource planning, operational support system, business support system, and communications provisioning. Bell Canada, one of Canada's largest telecommunications companies, will use the breadth and depth of AWS technologies to create and scale new consumer and business applications and will bring AWS Wavelength to Canada.</li><li>Financial services: BMO Financial Group, one of North America's largest financial institutions, selected AWS as its preferred, strategic cloud provider to modernize its banking platforms and build digital financial services applications as part of the company's ongoing digital transformation. As part of its move to personalize services, the bank is using Amazon Connect—AWS's easy-to-use, scalable cloud contact center—to provide a seamless and more customer-centric experience for its call center, as well as to support remote working capabilities for employees. Bancolombia, Colombia's largest bank, selected AWS as its strategic cloud provider and plans to migrate its applications to AWS.</li><li>Automotive: Ferrari S.p.A., a leading global manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sports cars, entered into an agreement with AWS to become its official cloud, machine learning, and artificial intelligence provider. Together, AWS and Ferrari will accelerate the pace of innovation across the entire Ferrari organization, including their road cars department, GT Competitions, the Ferrari Challenge, and the Scuderia Ferrari FORMULA 1 (F1) team.</li><li>Sports: The National Hockey League (NHL), the premier hockey league in the world, debuted two new advanced analytics during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs—shot analytics and save analytics. These new stats powered by AWS appear as on-screen graphics and data visualizations during NHL games and give fans a better understanding and deeper appreciation of how their favorite players and teams perform during crucial moments.</li></ul></li><li>AWS plans to open infrastructure Regions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first half of 2022 and Israel in the first half of 2023. The new Regions will enable even more developers, startups, and enterprises as well as government, education, and nonprofits to run their applications and serve end-users from data centers located in the UAE and Israel. Globally, AWS has 81 Availability Zones across 25 geographic Regions, with plans to launch 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions.</li><li>AWS and Salesforce announced a significant expansion of their global strategic partnership, making it easier for customers to build and launch custom applications. The expanded partnership extends the technological capabilities of both providers, connecting Salesforce data and workflows natively into their solutions running on AWS, and making it easy for Salesforce developers to integrate AWS data and workflows into Salesforce applications. Salesforce will also embed AWS services for voice, video, artificial intelligence, and machine learning directly in new applications for sales, service, and industry vertical use cases. For example, customers can activate virtual call centers and empower high-velocity sales teams with Amazon Connect and AWS AI/ML services, pre-integrated into both Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.</li><li>AWS announced the general availability of two industry-specific services. Amazon HealthLake is a HIPAA-eligible service for healthcare and life sciences organizations that uses machine learning to understand and extract meaningful medical information from unstructured data such as clinical observations, laboratory notes, and medical images. Amazon FinSpace is a purpose-built analytics service that reduces the time it takes financial services organizations to find, prepare, and analyze financial data from months to minutes.</li><li>AWS announced the general availability of Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes, delivering storage area network (SAN) capabilities in the cloud for the first time. EBS Block Express is a next-generation storage architecture that provides the highest block storage performance without the cost or hassle of having to procure, scale, and maintain expensive on-premises SANs. With io2 volumes running on Block Express, customers get a 4x increase in performance, throughput, and capacity for existing io2 volumes, making it ideal for the most I/O-intensive, mission-critical deployments of Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and SAS Analytics.</li><li>AWS announced the general availability of three new container services. AWS App Runner is a fully managed container application service that makes it easier and faster for customers to build, deploy, and run containerized web applications and APIs with just a few clicks. AWS Proton is an application delivery service that makes it easier for customers to provision, deploy, and monitor the microservices that form the basis of modern container and serverless applications. Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) Anywhere is a new capability for Amazon ECS that enables customers to easily run, scale, secure, and manage container-based applications on-premises and at edge environments using the same APIs, cluster management, workload scheduling, monitoring, and deployment pipelines they use with Amazon ECS on AWS.</li><li>AWS announced the general availability of Amazon DevOps Guru, a fully managed operations service that uses machine learning to make it easier for developers to improve application availability by automatically detecting operational issues and recommending specific actions for remediation. Informed by years of Amazon.com and AWS operational excellence, Amazon DevOps Guru applies machine learning to automatically analyze data like application metrics, logs, events, and traces for behaviors that deviate from normal operating patterns so developers can identify and remediate issues long before they impact customers.</li><li>AWS announced the general availability of Amazon Location Service, a new service that makes it easier and more cost-effective for customers to add location functionality to their applications, without compromising on user privacy or data security. With Amazon Location Service, customers can embed location functionality in their applications using data from location-based service providers Esri and HERE Technologies to provide maps, points of interest, geocoding (converting location information to a point on a map), route planning, geofencing (creating virtual perimeters), or asset tracking.</li></ul><p>Financial Guidance</p><p>The following forward-looking statements reflect Amazon.com's expectations as of July 29, 2021, and are subject to substantial uncertainty. Our results are inherently unpredictable and may be materially affected by many factors, such as fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, changes in global economic conditions and customer spending, world events, the rate of growth of the Internet, online commerce, and cloud services, and the various factors detailed below. 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AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon EBS io2 Block Express Volumes

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io2 volumes running on next-generation Block Express architecture deliver the first storage area network (SAN) built for the cloud to meet the performance requirements of customers' most I/O-intensive, business-critical applications Epic, Amway, and Okta among customers using Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc., (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes, delivering SAN capabilities in the cloud for the first time. EBS Block Express is a next-generation storage server architecture that provides the highest block storage performance without the cost or hassle of having to procure, scale, and maintain expensive on-premises SANs. With io2 volumes running on Block Express, customers can achieve sub-millisecond latency and provision a single io2 volume with up to 256,000 IOPS, 4,000 MB/second throughput, and 64 TB of capacity—a 4x increase in performance, throughput, and capacity for existing io2 volumes. io2 Block Express volumes are ideal for the largest, most I/O-intensive, mission-critical deployments of Oracle databases, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, InterSystems database, and SAS Analytics. There are no upfront commitments or fees to use io2 Block Express volumes, and customers pay only for the storage capacity used. To get started with io2 Block Express volumes, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/ebs/provisioned-iops/. Customers choose io2 volumes (the latest generation of provisioned IOPS volumes) to run their critical, performance-intensive applications because io2 volumes are designed for 99.999% (five 9s) durability and 4x more IOPS than general purpose EBS volumes. Some applications require even higher IOPS, throughput, and capacity with lower latency than offered by a single io2 volume. To address the needed performance, customers often stripe multiple io2 volumes together, but the most demanding applications require more io2 volumes to be striped together than customers want to manage. For these highly demanding applications, many customers have historically used on-premises SANs (a set of disks accessed over the local network). However, SANs have numerous drawbacks. They are expensive due to high upfront acquisition costs, require complex forecasting to ensure sufficient capacity, are complicated and hard to manage, and consume valuable data center space and networking capacity. When a customer exceeds the capacity of a SAN, they have to buy another entire SAN, which requires even more upfront cost and forces customers to pay for unused capacity. Customers want the power of a SAN in the cloud, which hasn't existed—until now. io2 Block Express volumes reinvent block storage and give customers the performance they expect from a SAN, but with the elasticity of AWS, unlimited scale, and flexibility of pay-as-you-go pricing—at as low as half the cost of a typical SAN. io2 Block Express volumes are designed for applications that benefit from high-volume IOPS, high throughput, high durability, high storage capacity, and low latency. For example, using Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) R5b instances and io2 Block Express volumes, SQL Server runs up to 3x faster on AWS than the next fastest cloud provider. Customers can also stripe multiple io2 Block Express volumes together to get even better performance than a single volume can provide. Block Express helps io2 volumes achieve this performance by completely reinventing the underlying EBS hardware, software, and networking stacks. By decoupling the compute from the storage at the hardware layer and rewriting the software to take advantage of this decoupling, Block Express enables new levels of performance and reduces time to innovation. By also rewriting the networking stack to take advantage of the high-performance Scalable Reliable Datagrams (SRD) networking protocol, Block Express dramatically reduces latency. io2 Block Express volumes are available at the same price as io2 volumes and with no upfront commitments to use the volumes. These improvements allow customers to provision and scale capacity without the high upfront costs and idle capacity that is typical of a SAN. "For decades, customers who wanted to get the most performance for their throughput-intensive workloads were forced to use an on-premises SAN, which is not only expensive, but also complicated and resource intensive to manage," said Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec, Vice President, Storage, at AWS. "io2 Block Express volumes are a game changer. Customers can scale their capacity by petabytes in minutes at as low as half the cost of a typical SAN, and the storage is managed by AWS with the same or better performance of many leading SAN storage products, and without the hassle of procuring, scaling, and maintaining an on-premises SAN." EBS io2 Block Express volumes are generally available today with many important SAN features, including Multi-Attach and Elastic Volumes. In the coming months, support for additional SAN features, including Fast Snapshot Restore, will be added. io2 Block Express volumes are available with R5b instances, the Amazon EC2 instance with the highest EBS bandwidth, in all regions where AWS offers R5b instances today: US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Europe (Frankfurt). In the coming months, support for additional EC2 instance types and regions will be added. Epic is a global leader in electronic health record software. "With the combination of io2 Block Express and the AWS R5b instance, we've observed a scalability improvement of 125% when compared to the previous single database configuration in AWS," said Doug Hernandez, Server Systems Engineer, at Epic. "For the first time our customers have the ability to scale further by scaling out their operational database architecture using InterSystem's Enterprise Cache Protocol (ECP) in a public cloud." Amway is the world's largest direct selling company, manufacturing and distributing nutrition, beauty, personal care, and home products—which are exclusively sold in 100 countries through Amway Independent Business Owners. "We run an Oracle database-based application, where high performance is absolutely critical for our customers during our peak month end processing windows. It's currently running on dedicated compute, network, and VMAX storage, where transaction throughput depends on extremely low write latency," said Lee Beyer, Technical Lead, at Amway. "A complete re-architecture is not possible for us, but we want to be able to take advantage of scalable infrastructure during peak processing windows and enable global deployments. With the performance of io2 Block Express volumes, we expect to meet our transaction throughput and write latency requirements, allowing us to take advantage of a more elastic scalable infrastructure, setting the stage for future modernization on cloud native services." Okta is the leading independent provider of identity on a mission to bring simple and secure access to people and organizations everywhere. "At Okta we leverage MySQL as the backend storage for our main application and several microservices. As demand on our data store grows, so does the need for more throughput, IOPS, and data storage. Currently getting around the limitation of disk size and throughput per volume means striping several volumes together which unfortunately adds complexity to our setup," said Darren Cassar, Senior Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, at Okta. "We are excited to test out io2 Block Express volumes since its max volume size of 64 TB combined with increased throughput per volume of 4000 MB/second is a large improvement from the previous max size of 16 TB and 1000 MB/second and should allow us to reduce our volume management overhead." About Amazon Web Services  For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005806/en/ Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>io2 volumes running on next-generation Block Express architecture deliver the first storage area network (SAN) built for the cloud to meet the performance requirements of customers' most I/O-intensive, business-critical applications</em></p><p><em>Epic, Amway, and Okta among customers using</em><em> Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc., (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes, delivering SAN capabilities in the cloud for the first time<em>. </em>EBS Block Express is a next-generation storage server architecture that provides the highest block storage performance without the cost or hassle of having to procure, scale, and maintain expensive on-premises SANs. With io2 volumes running on Block Express, customers can achieve sub-millisecond latency and provision a single io2 volume with up to 256,000 IOPS, 4,000 MB/second throughput, and 64 TB of capacity—a 4x increase in performance, throughput, and capacity for existing io2 volumes. io2 Block Express volumes are ideal for the largest, most I/O-intensive, mission-critical deployments of Oracle databases, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, InterSystems database, and SAS Analytics. There are no upfront commitments or fees to use io2 Block Express volumes, and customers pay only for the storage capacity used. To get started with io2 Block Express volumes, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/ebs/provisioned-iops/.</p><p>Customers choose io2 volumes (the latest generation of provisioned IOPS volumes) to run their critical, performance-intensive applications because io2 volumes are designed for 99.999% (five 9s) durability and 4x more IOPS than general purpose EBS volumes. Some applications require even higher IOPS, throughput, and capacity with lower latency than offered by a single io2 volume. To address the needed performance, customers often stripe multiple io2 volumes together, but the most demanding applications require more io2 volumes to be striped together than customers want to manage. For these highly demanding applications, many customers have historically used on-premises SANs (a set of disks accessed over the local network). However, SANs have numerous drawbacks. They are expensive due to high upfront acquisition costs, require complex forecasting to ensure sufficient capacity, are complicated and hard to manage, and consume valuable data center space and networking capacity. When a customer exceeds the capacity of a SAN, they have to buy another entire SAN, which requires even more upfront cost and forces customers to pay for unused capacity. Customers want the power of a SAN in the cloud, which hasn't existed—until now.</p><p>io2 Block Express volumes reinvent block storage and give customers the performance they expect from a SAN, but with the elasticity of AWS, unlimited scale, and flexibility of pay-as-you-go pricing—at as low as half the cost of a typical SAN. io2 Block Express volumes are designed for applications that benefit from high-volume IOPS, high throughput, high durability, high storage capacity, and low latency. For example, using Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) R5b instances and io2 Block Express volumes, SQL Server runs up to 3x faster on AWS than the next fastest cloud provider. Customers can also stripe multiple io2 Block Express volumes together to get even better performance than a single volume can provide. Block Express helps io2 volumes achieve this performance by completely reinventing the underlying EBS hardware, software, and networking stacks. By decoupling the compute from the storage at the hardware layer and rewriting the software to take advantage of this decoupling, Block Express enables new levels of performance and reduces time to innovation. By also rewriting the networking stack to take advantage of the high-performance Scalable Reliable Datagrams (SRD) networking protocol, Block Express dramatically reduces latency. io2 Block Express volumes are available at the same price as io2 volumes and with no upfront commitments to use the volumes. These improvements allow customers to provision and scale capacity without the high upfront costs and idle capacity that is typical of a SAN.</p><p>"For decades, customers who wanted to get the most performance for their throughput-intensive workloads were forced to use an on-premises SAN, which is not only expensive, but also complicated and resource intensive to manage," said Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec, Vice President, Storage, at AWS. "io2 Block Express volumes are a game changer. Customers can scale their capacity by petabytes in minutes at as low as half the cost of a typical SAN, and the storage is managed by AWS with the same or better performance of many leading SAN storage products, and without the hassle of procuring, scaling, and maintaining an on-premises SAN."</p><p>EBS io2 Block Express volumes are generally available today with many important SAN features, including Multi-Attach and Elastic Volumes. In the coming months, support for additional SAN features, including Fast Snapshot Restore, will be added. io2 Block Express volumes are available with R5b instances, the Amazon EC2 instance with the highest EBS bandwidth, in all regions where AWS offers R5b instances today: US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Europe (Frankfurt). In the coming months, support for additional EC2 instance types and regions will be added.</p><p>Epic is a global leader in electronic health record software. "With the combination of io2 Block Express and the AWS R5b instance, we've observed a scalability improvement of 125% when compared to the previous single database configuration in AWS," said Doug Hernandez, Server Systems Engineer, at Epic. "For the first time our customers have the ability to scale further by scaling out their operational database architecture using InterSystem's Enterprise Cache Protocol (ECP) in a public cloud."</p><p>Amway is the world's largest direct selling company, manufacturing and distributing nutrition, beauty, personal care, and home products—which are exclusively sold in 100 countries through Amway Independent Business Owners. "We run an Oracle database-based application, where high performance is absolutely critical for our customers during our peak month end processing windows. It's currently running on dedicated compute, network, and VMAX storage, where transaction throughput depends on extremely low write latency," said Lee Beyer, Technical Lead, at Amway. "A complete re-architecture is not possible for us, but we want to be able to take advantage of scalable infrastructure during peak processing windows and enable global deployments. With the performance of io2 Block Express volumes, we expect to meet our transaction throughput and write latency requirements, allowing us to take advantage of a more elastic scalable infrastructure, setting the stage for future modernization on cloud native services."</p><p>Okta is the leading independent provider of identity on a mission to bring simple and secure access to people and organizations everywhere. "At Okta we leverage MySQL as the backend storage for our main application and several microservices. As demand on our data store grows, so does the need for more throughput, IOPS, and data storage. Currently getting around the limitation of disk size and throughput per volume means striping several volumes together which unfortunately adds complexity to our setup," said Darren Cassar, Senior Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, at Okta. "We are excited to test out io2 Block Express volumes since its max volume size of 64 TB combined with increased throughput per volume of 4000 MB/second is a large improvement from the previous max size of 16 TB and 1000 MB/second and should allow us to reduce our volume management overhead."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services </p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005806/en/</p><p>Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon.com to Webcast Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live, and the audio and associated slides will be available for at least three months thereafter at www.amazon.com/ir. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005989/en/ Amazon.com Public Relationsamazon-pr@amazon.comamazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com

<p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET.</p><p>The event will be webcast live, and the audio and associated slides will be available for at least three months thereafter at www.amazon.com/ir.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005989/en/</p><p>Amazon.com Public Relationsamazon-pr@amazon.comamazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com</p>

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon HealthLake

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Amazon HealthLake enables healthcare organizations to store, transform, and query health data in the cloud using machine learning for a complete picture of patient and population health The new service is part of AWS for Health, an initiative that provides healthcare, biopharma, and genomics customers with a set of cloud-based services and solutions to personalize patient care, quickly innovate, and bring ground-breaking therapies to market Cortica, InterSystems, Redox, and Rush University Medical Center among customers and partners using Amazon HealthLake SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon HealthLake, a HIPAA-eligible service for healthcare and life sciences organizations to ingest, store, query, and analyze their health data at scale. Amazon HealthLake uses machine learning to understand and extract meaningful medical information from unstructured data, and then organizes, indexes, and stores that information in chronological order. The result provides a holistic view of patient health. The service leverages the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) industry standard format to further enable interoperability by facilitating the exchange of information across healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, clinical researchers, health insurers, patients, and more. Amazon HealthLake is a new service that is part of AWS for Health, a comprehensive offering of AWS services and AWS Partner Network solutions used by thousands of healthcare and life sciences customers globally. AWS for Health provides proven and easily accessible capabilities that help organizations increase the pace of innovation, unlock the potential of health data, and develop more personalized approaches to therapeutic development and care. As part of AWS for Health, Amazon HealthLake further facilitates customers' application of analytics and machine learning on top of their newly normalized and structured data. Doing so enables customers to examine trends like disease progression at the individual or population health level over time, spot opportunities for early intervention, and deliver personalized medicine. To get started with Amazon HealthLake, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/healthlake. For more information on AWS for Health, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/health. The healthcare industry is being transformed through the cloud and the utilization of data, helping organizations uncover new insights and deliver improved patient care. Healthcare organizations are creating huge volumes of patient information every day, and the majority of this data is unstructured and contained in clinical notes, laboratory reports, insurance claims, medical images, recorded conversations, and graphs that are in different formats and spread across disparate systems. Before customers can derive a single insight (e.g. flag high-risk diabetic patients predicted to develop further complications), they have to aggregate, structure, and normalize this data. Then it must be tagged, indexed, and put in chronological order. This is a time-consuming and error-prone process. Some healthcare organizations use optical character recognition and build rule-based tools to automate the process of transforming unstructured data and extracting clinical information (e.g. diagnoses, medications, and procedures). However, these options are often inaccurate and can't account for variations in spelling, typos, or grammatical errors. Even after organizations are able to aggregate and structure their data, they still need to build their own analytics and machine learning applications to reveal relationships in the data, discover trends, and make precise predictions. The cost and operational complexity of this work is prohibitive to most organizations. As a result, the vast majority of organizations cannot realize the full potential of their data to help improve the health of patients and communities. Amazon HealthLake removes this heavy lifting by using highly accurate machine learning to automate the extraction and transformation of unstructured health data so organizations can apply advanced analytics and customized machine learning models to their information. Using Amazon HealthLake, organizations can easily move their FHIR-formatted health data from on-premises systems to a secure data lake in the cloud. Amazon HealthLake uses specially tuned machine learning models that understand medical terminology to identify and tag each piece of clinical information. The service then enriches data with standardized labels (e.g. medications, conditions, diagnoses, etc.) so the data can be easily searched and analyzed. Amazon HealthLake also indexes events like patient visits into a timeline, giving medical professionals a holistic, chronological view of each patient's medical history. Once this heavy lifting is completed, customers can apply analytics and machine learning on top of this newly normalized and structured data. For example, customers can apply analytics using Amazon QuickSight to understand patient and population-level trends, as well as build powerful machine learning models with Amazon SageMaker to help make accurate predictions about the progression of disease, the efficacy of clinical trials, the eligibility of insurance claims, and more. Amazon HealthLake also stores data in the FHIR format to facilitate the exchange of information so that it is easy for organizations, researchers, and practitioners to collaborate and accelerate breakthroughs in treatments, deliver vaccines to market faster, and discover health trends in patient populations. Customers who do not already have data in the FHIR format can work with AWS Connector Partners, such as Diameter Health, InterSystems, Redox, and HealthLX, who have built validated Amazon HealthLake connectors to transform existing healthcare data into FHIR format and move it to Amazon HealthLake. Amazon HealthLake's purpose-built analytics and machine learning capabilities are also now available to customers under AWS for Health, a growing portfolio of solutions that simplifies how healthcare, biopharma, and genomics organizations discover, assess, and deploy cloud solutions to achieve better business and patient outcomes. For example, solutions offered in AWS for Health are helping customers create holistic Electronic Health Records to help clinicians make data-driven care plans, accelerate research and discovery to bring new therapies to market faster, and powering population genomic initiatives to expand precision medicine accessibility. "More and more of our customers in the healthcare and life sciences space are looking to organize and make sense of their reams of data, but are finding this process challenging and cumbersome," said Swami Sivasubramanian, Vice President of Amazon Machine Learning for AWS. "We built Amazon HealthLake to remove this heavy lifting for healthcare organizations so they can transform health data in the cloud in minutes and begin analyzing that information securely at scale. Alongside AWS for Health, we're excited about how Amazon HealthLake can help medical providers, health insurers, and pharmaceutical companies provide patients and populations with data-driven, personalized, and predictive care." Amazon HealthLake is available today in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), and US West (Oregon), with additional region availability coming soon. Rush University Medical Center is an academic medical center that includes a 671-bed hospital serving adults and children, the 61-bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center, and Rush University. For more than 180 years, the Medical Center has been leading the way in developing innovative and often life-saving treatments. "Even while still in preview, Amazon HealthLake was an integral part of our COVID-19 response and our efforts to address health inequities. It has enabled us to quickly store disparate data from multiple data sources in FHIR format in order to gain critical insights in to the care of COVID-19 patients," said Dr. Bala Hota, Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer at Rush University Medical Center. "We have also used HealthLake's integrated natural language processing to extract information such as medication, diagnosis, and previous conditions from doctors' clinical notes and enrich patient records to examine barriers to healthcare access, providing our researchers additional data points for analytics. With the HealthLake API, we created a mobile app to provide insights into care gaps across the West Side of Chicago. Amazon HealthLake enables us to accelerate insights and drive decisions faster to better serve the Chicago community." Cortica, a preview customer of Amazon HealthLake, provides healthcare services to children with autism and other brain conditions. The unique Cortica Care Model seamlessly blends neurology, research-based therapies, and technology into truly comprehensive care programs for the children they serve. "At Cortica, we're on a mission to revolutionize healthcare for children with autism and other developmental differences," said Ernesto DiMarino, Head of Enterprise Applications and Data at Cortica. "In a matter of weeks rather than months, Amazon HealthLake empowered us to create a centralized platform that securely stores patients' medical history, medication history, behavioral assessments, and lab reports. This platform gives our clinical team deeper insight into the care progression of our patients. Using predefined notebooks in Amazon SageMaker with data from Amazon HealthLake, we can apply machine learning models to track and prognosticate each patient's progression toward their goals in ways not otherwise possible. Through this technology, we can also share HIPAA-compliant data with our patients, researchers, and healthcare partners in an interoperable manner, furthering important research into autism treatment." CureMatch is a digital health company focused on personalized medicine and combination therapy in oncology. CureMatch's Decision Support System guides oncologists in the selection of cancer drugs that are customized for individual patients based on their molecular tumor profile, providing actionable intelligence to support advanced cancer treatment options. "With the use of the HealthShare Message Transformation Service by InterSystems and Amazon HealthLake, we will be able to access and transform molecular profile data from the EHR into FHIR format to run advanced analytics and algorithms, providing clinical decision support and guidance to assist oncologists with personalized cancer treatment options," said Philippe Faurie, Vice President of Professional Services at CureMatch. MEDHOST provides market-leading enterprise, departmental, and healthcare engagement solutions to more than 1,000 healthcare facilities. Its integrated product portfolio includes intuitive and cloud-based clinical, financial, and operational solutions, including YourCare Everywhere, a robust health and wellness consumer engagement platform. "The vast majority of MEDHOST's more than 1,000 healthcare facility customers want to develop solutions to standardize patient data in FHIR format and build dashboards and advanced analytics to improve patient care, but that is difficult and time consuming today," said Pandian Velayutham, Senior Director of Engineering at MEDHOST. "With Amazon HealthLake, we can meet our customers' needs by creating a compliant FHIR data store in just days rather than weeks with integrated natural language processing and analytics to improve hospital operational efficiency and provide better patient care." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005761/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>Amazon HealthLake enables healthcare organizations to store, transform, and query health data in the cloud using machine learning for a complete picture of patient and population health</em></p><p><em>The new service is part of AWS for Health, an initiative that provides healthcare, biopharma, and genomics customers with a set of cloud-based services and solutions to personalize patient care, quickly innovate, and bring ground-breaking therapies to market</em></p><p><em>Cortica, InterSystems, Redox, and Rush University Medical Center among customers and partners using Amazon HealthLake</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon HealthLake, a HIPAA-eligible service for healthcare and life sciences organizations to ingest, store, query, and analyze their health data at scale. Amazon HealthLake uses machine learning to understand and extract meaningful medical information from unstructured data, and then organizes, indexes, and stores that information in chronological order. The result provides a holistic view of patient health. The service leverages the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) industry standard format to further enable interoperability by facilitating the exchange of information across healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, clinical researchers, health insurers, patients, and more. Amazon HealthLake is a new service that is part of AWS for Health, a comprehensive offering of AWS services and AWS Partner Network solutions used by thousands of healthcare and life sciences customers globally. AWS for Health provides proven and easily accessible capabilities that help organizations increase the pace of innovation, unlock the potential of health data, and develop more personalized approaches to therapeutic development and care. As part of AWS for Health, Amazon HealthLake further facilitates customers' application of analytics and machine learning on top of their newly normalized and structured data. Doing so enables customers to examine trends like disease progression at the individual or population health level over time, spot opportunities for early intervention, and deliver personalized medicine. To get started with Amazon HealthLake, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/healthlake. For more information on AWS for Health, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/health.</p><p>The healthcare industry is being transformed through the cloud and the utilization of data, helping organizations uncover new insights and deliver improved patient care. Healthcare organizations are creating huge volumes of patient information every day, and the majority of this data is unstructured and contained in clinical notes, laboratory reports, insurance claims, medical images, recorded conversations, and graphs that are in different formats and spread across disparate systems. Before customers can derive a single insight (e.g. flag high-risk diabetic patients predicted to develop further complications), they have to aggregate, structure, and normalize this data. Then it must be tagged, indexed, and put in chronological order. This is a time-consuming and error-prone process. Some healthcare organizations use optical character recognition and build rule-based tools to automate the process of transforming unstructured data and extracting clinical information (e.g. diagnoses, medications, and procedures). However, these options are often inaccurate and can't account for variations in spelling, typos, or grammatical errors. Even after organizations are able to aggregate and structure their data, they still need to build their own analytics and machine learning applications to reveal relationships in the data, discover trends, and make precise predictions. The cost and operational complexity of this work is prohibitive to most organizations. As a result, the vast majority of organizations cannot realize the full potential of their data to help improve the health of patients and communities.</p><p>Amazon HealthLake removes this heavy lifting by using highly accurate machine learning to automate the extraction and transformation of unstructured health data so organizations can apply advanced analytics and customized machine learning models to their information. Using Amazon HealthLake, organizations can easily move their FHIR-formatted health data from on-premises systems to a secure data lake in the cloud. Amazon HealthLake uses specially tuned machine learning models that understand medical terminology to identify and tag each piece of clinical information. The service then enriches data with standardized labels (e.g. medications, conditions, diagnoses, etc.) so the data can be easily searched and analyzed. Amazon HealthLake also indexes events like patient visits into a timeline, giving medical professionals a holistic, chronological view of each patient's medical history. Once this heavy lifting is completed, customers can apply analytics and machine learning on top of this newly normalized and structured data. For example, customers can apply analytics using Amazon QuickSight to understand patient and population-level trends, as well as build powerful machine learning models with Amazon SageMaker to help make accurate predictions about the progression of disease, the efficacy of clinical trials, the eligibility of insurance claims, and more. Amazon HealthLake also stores data in the FHIR format to facilitate the exchange of information so that it is easy for organizations, researchers, and practitioners to collaborate and accelerate breakthroughs in treatments, deliver vaccines to market faster, and discover health trends in patient populations. Customers who do not already have data in the FHIR format can work with AWS Connector Partners, such as Diameter Health, InterSystems, Redox, and HealthLX, who have built validated Amazon HealthLake connectors to transform existing healthcare data into FHIR format and move it to Amazon HealthLake.</p><p>Amazon HealthLake's purpose-built analytics and machine learning capabilities are also now available to customers under AWS for Health, a growing portfolio of solutions that simplifies how healthcare, biopharma, and genomics organizations discover, assess, and deploy cloud solutions to achieve better business and patient outcomes. For example, solutions offered in AWS for Health are helping customers create holistic Electronic Health Records to help clinicians make data-driven care plans, accelerate research and discovery to bring new therapies to market faster, and powering population genomic initiatives to expand precision medicine accessibility.</p><p>"More and more of our customers in the healthcare and life sciences space are looking to organize and make sense of their reams of data, but are finding this process challenging and cumbersome," said Swami Sivasubramanian, Vice President of Amazon Machine Learning for AWS. "We built Amazon HealthLake to remove this heavy lifting for healthcare organizations so they can transform health data in the cloud in minutes and begin analyzing that information securely at scale. Alongside AWS for Health, we're excited about how Amazon HealthLake can help medical providers, health insurers, and pharmaceutical companies provide patients and populations with data-driven, personalized, and predictive care."</p><p>Amazon HealthLake is available today in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), and US West (Oregon), with additional region availability coming soon.</p><p>Rush University Medical Center is an academic medical center that includes a 671-bed hospital serving adults and children, the 61-bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center, and Rush University. For more than 180 years, the Medical Center has been leading the way in developing innovative and often life-saving treatments. "Even while still in preview, Amazon HealthLake was an integral part of our COVID-19 response and our efforts to address health inequities. It has enabled us to quickly store disparate data from multiple data sources in FHIR format in order to gain critical insights in to the care of COVID-19 patients," said Dr. Bala Hota, Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer at Rush University Medical Center. "We have also used HealthLake's integrated natural language processing to extract information such as medication, diagnosis, and previous conditions from doctors' clinical notes and enrich patient records to examine barriers to healthcare access, providing our researchers additional data points for analytics. With the HealthLake API, we created a mobile app to provide insights into care gaps across the West Side of Chicago. Amazon HealthLake enables us to accelerate insights and drive decisions faster to better serve the Chicago community."</p><p>Cortica, a preview customer of Amazon HealthLake, provides healthcare services to children with autism and other brain conditions. The unique Cortica Care Model seamlessly blends neurology, research-based therapies, and technology into truly comprehensive care programs for the children they serve. "At Cortica, we're on a mission to revolutionize healthcare for children with autism and other developmental differences," said Ernesto DiMarino, Head of Enterprise Applications and Data at Cortica. "In a matter of weeks rather than months, Amazon HealthLake empowered us to create a centralized platform that securely stores patients' medical history, medication history, behavioral assessments, and lab reports. This platform gives our clinical team deeper insight into the care progression of our patients. Using predefined notebooks in Amazon SageMaker with data from Amazon HealthLake, we can apply machine learning models to track and prognosticate each patient's progression toward their goals in ways not otherwise possible. Through this technology, we can also share HIPAA-compliant data with our patients, researchers, and healthcare partners in an interoperable manner, furthering important research into autism treatment."</p><p>CureMatch is a digital health company focused on personalized medicine and combination therapy in oncology. CureMatch's Decision Support System guides oncologists in the selection of cancer drugs that are customized for individual patients based on their molecular tumor profile, providing actionable intelligence to support advanced cancer treatment options. "With the use of the HealthShare Message Transformation Service by InterSystems and Amazon HealthLake, we will be able to access and transform molecular profile data from the EHR into FHIR format to run advanced analytics and algorithms, providing clinical decision support and guidance to assist oncologists with personalized cancer treatment options," said Philippe Faurie, Vice President of Professional Services at CureMatch.</p><p>MEDHOST provides market-leading enterprise, departmental, and healthcare engagement solutions to more than 1,000 healthcare facilities. Its integrated product portfolio includes intuitive and cloud-based clinical, financial, and operational solutions, including YourCare Everywhere, a robust health and wellness consumer engagement platform. "The vast majority of MEDHOST's more than 1,000 healthcare facility customers want to develop solutions to standardize patient data in FHIR format and build dashboards and advanced analytics to improve patient care, but that is difficult and time consuming today," said Pandian Velayutham, Senior Director of Engineering at MEDHOST. "With Amazon HealthLake, we can meet our customers' needs by creating a compliant FHIR data store in just days rather than weeks with integrated natural language processing and analytics to improve hospital operational efficiency and provide better patient care."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005761/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon Launches Kindle Vella, Serialized Stories in a Mobile-First, Interactive Reading Experience

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Amazon Launches Kindle Vella, Serialized Stories in a Mobile-First, Interactive Reading Experience

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Thousands of serialized stories by authors including Audrey Carlan, Hugh Howey, and C. G. Cooper are now available, with the first few episodes of each story free to readers via the Kindle iOS app and on Amazon.com SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 13, 2021-- Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon announced the launch of Kindle Vella, a new mobile-first, interactive reading experience for serialized stories. Available in the U.S. via the Kindle iOS app and on Amazon.com, Kindle Vella stories are published one short episode at a time, each ranging from 600 to 5,000 words—and the first three episodes of every story are free. Subsequent episodes can be unlocked using Tokens, which are available for purchase in bundles in the Kindle iOS app or on Amazon.com. Thousands of stories containing tens of thousands of episodes are available today, with new episodes being published regularly. Kindle Vella is a mobile-first, interactive experience with several fun features for readers, including: Tagging: Readers can use tags to browse for specific topics and genres to find stories. Following: Once a reader follows a Kindle Vella story, they'll be notified every time a new episode is released. Thumbs Up: Readers can leave a Thumbs Up on every episode they like. Faves: Once a week, readers who have purchased Tokens will receive a Fave to award to the story they enjoyed most that week. Amazon will feature stories with the most Faves in the Kindle Vella store to help other readers discover popular stories. Author Notes: Authors can speak directly to their readers at the end of episodes to share story insights and behind-the-scenes content. Sharing: It's easy for readers to share the Kindle Vella stories they love right from their phones through Twitter, Facebook, and other social channels or via email and text with friends. "We designed Kindle Vella as a mobile-first experience because we know readers are becoming more and more interested in stories that can be read quickly on their phones. At the same time, readers want the connection that you get from reading a story or author for a long period of time," said David Naggar, vice president of Books and Kindle Content. "In the three months since we opened Kindle Vella publishing for authors, it's been great to see thousands of authors begin publishing thousands of stories, totaling tens of thousands of Kindle Vella episodes across dozens of genres and microgenres. Today we're excited to make all these stories available to readers," said Virginia Milner, principal product manager, Kindle Vella. Kindle Vella stories include new work from bestselling authors—including Audrey Carlan's witty romance The Marriage Auction, Hugh Howey's memoir Death and Life, and C. G. Cooper's gripping thriller Daring Hope—as well as breakout debuts like Bard Constantine's young adult fantasy The Pale Lord, Ryan King's science fiction story Earth's Exiles, and Callie Chase's dystopia Bug. "I've published close to 30 novels, and I'm enjoying the adventure of writing The Marriage Auction in this new format," said #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author Audrey Carlan. "Kindle Vella works perfectly for an author who really wants to dig into their story and characters, and give the readers something they've never read before." "Publishing with Kindle Vella was pretty much a no-brainer. Kindle Direct Publishing was already a game-changer for me, and I expect Kindle Vella to continue the trend," said Bard Constantine, the emerging young adult fantasy author who wrote The Pale Lord. "I'm excited to continue writing and publishing new episodes so my readers can dive deeper and deeper into the story." Kindle Vella is available in the U.S. in the Kindle iOS app and on the web at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/. For more information about how to publish Kindle Vella stories in the U.S. using Kindle Direct Publishing, please visit kdp.com/Kindle-Vella. About Kindle Direct Publishing Kindle Direct Publishing, or KDP, is a free self-publishing service that enables independent authors to reach new audiences and publish their work digitally and in paperback. With KDP, the power of publishing is accessible to readers and authors worldwide, allowing a more robust and diverse set of voices to share stories with a wider audience than ever before. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210713006218/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com

<p><em>Thousands of serialized stories by authors including Audrey Carlan, Hugh Howey, and C. G. Cooper are now available, with the first few episodes of each story free to readers via the Kindle iOS app and on Amazon.com</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 13, 2021-- Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon announced the launch of Kindle Vella, a new mobile-first, interactive reading experience for serialized stories. Available in the U.S. via the Kindle iOS app and on Amazon.com, Kindle Vella stories are published one short episode at a time, each ranging from 600 to 5,000 words—and the first three episodes of every story are free. Subsequent episodes can be unlocked using Tokens, which are available for purchase in bundles in the Kindle iOS app or on Amazon.com. Thousands of stories containing tens of thousands of episodes are available today, with new episodes being published regularly.</p><p>Kindle Vella is a mobile-first, interactive experience with several fun features for readers, including:</p><ul><li>Tagging: Readers can use tags to browse for specific topics and genres to find stories.</li><li>Following: Once a reader follows a Kindle Vella story, they'll be notified every time a new episode is released.</li><li>Thumbs Up: Readers can leave a Thumbs Up on every episode they like.</li><li>Faves: Once a week, readers who have purchased Tokens will receive a Fave to award to the story they enjoyed most that week. Amazon will feature stories with the most Faves in the Kindle Vella store to help other readers discover popular stories.</li><li>Author Notes: Authors can speak directly to their readers at the end of episodes to share story insights and behind-the-scenes content.</li><li>Sharing: It's easy for readers to share the Kindle Vella stories they love right from their phones through Twitter, Facebook, and other social channels or via email and text with friends.</li></ul><p>"We designed Kindle Vella as a mobile-first experience because we know readers are becoming more and more interested in stories that can be read quickly on their phones. At the same time, readers want the connection that you get from reading a story or author for a long period of time," said David Naggar, vice president of Books and Kindle Content.</p><p>"In the three months since we opened Kindle Vella publishing for authors, it's been great to see thousands of authors begin publishing thousands of stories, totaling tens of thousands of Kindle Vella episodes across dozens of genres and microgenres. Today we're excited to make all these stories available to readers," said Virginia Milner, principal product manager, Kindle Vella.</p><p>Kindle Vella stories include new work from bestselling authors—including Audrey Carlan's witty romance <em>The Marriage Auction</em>, Hugh Howey's memoir <em>Death and Life</em>, and C. G. Cooper's gripping thriller <em>Daring Hope</em>—as well as breakout debuts like Bard Constantine's young adult fantasy <em>The Pale Lord</em>, Ryan King's science fiction story <em>Earth's Exiles</em>, and Callie Chase's dystopia <em>Bug</em>.</p><p>"I've published close to 30 novels, and I'm enjoying the adventure of writing <em>The Marriage Auction</em> in this new format," said #1 <em>New York Times</em>, <em>USA Today,</em> and international bestselling author Audrey Carlan. "Kindle Vella works perfectly for an author who really wants to dig into their story and characters, and give the readers something they've never read before."</p><p>"Publishing with Kindle Vella was pretty much a no-brainer. Kindle Direct Publishing was already a game-changer for me, and I expect Kindle Vella to continue the trend," said Bard Constantine, the emerging young adult fantasy author who wrote <em>The Pale Lord</em>. "I'm excited to continue writing and publishing new episodes so my readers can dive deeper and deeper into the story."</p><p>Kindle Vella is available in the U.S. in the Kindle iOS app and on the web at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/.</p><p>For more information about how to publish Kindle Vella stories in the U.S. using Kindle Direct Publishing, please visit kdp.com/Kindle-Vella.</p><p>About Kindle Direct Publishing</p><p>Kindle Direct Publishing, or KDP, is a free self-publishing service that enables independent authors to reach new audiences and publish their work digitally and in paperback. With KDP, the power of publishing is accessible to readers and authors worldwide, allowing a more robust and diverse set of voices to share stories with a wider audience than ever before.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210713006218/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com</p>

Amazon Pledges to Hire 100,000 U.S. Veterans and Military Spouses by 2024

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Amazon Pledges to Hire 100,000 U.S. Veterans and Military Spouses by 2024

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Amazon currently employs more than 40,000 veterans and military spouses, surpassing the company's 2016 Joining Forces pledge to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses by 2021    Amazon offers veterans access to free upskilling opportunities so they can move into in-demand, high-paying tech jobs such as robotics or cloud computing SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 13, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to hire over 100,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2024. Amazon currently employs over 40,000 veterans and military spouses across multiple businesses—from Operations to Alexa to Sustainability to Amazon Web Services (AWS)—and they all receive a starting wage of at least $15 per hour and have access to comprehensive benefits. "Amazon is focused on recruiting and developing military talent with training programs specifically designed to help veterans transition into roles in the private sector," said John Quintas, Amazon's director of global military affairs. "We value the unique skills and experience that the military community brings—and our new hiring commitment will expand the impact that military members currently have on every single business across the company." The company expects that through this pledge, it will hire over 16,000 military spouses. Eric Eversole, vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, praised Amazon's goal. Eversole leads Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation focused on helping veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment in communities across America. "Amazon recognizes the diverse backgrounds and experiences veterans and military spouses bring and how they strengthen the workforce," said Eversole. "Through their commitment to provide upskilling and employment opportunities in high demand careers, Amazon is equalizing opportunity for veterans and military spouses." Upskilling opportunities Amazon offers a variety of programs to assist transitioning service members and military spouses in finding rewarding careers. This includes access to company-funded skills training in high-demand areas, such as cloud computing, through initiatives like the Amazon Technical Apprenticeship Program and AWS re/Start. Military members working at Amazon can also take advantage of the company's free upskilling opportunities so they can gain new technical skills and move into in-demand, higher-paying jobs. These programs include Career Choice, Amazon's pre-paid tuition program for fulfillment center employees looking to move into high-demand occupations, and Amazon Technical Academy, a paid nine-month training that equips non-technical Amazon employees with the essential skills to transition into—and thrive in—software engineering careers. In addition to skills training, veterans and military spouses working at Amazon have access to fellowships, mentorships, military spouse support, and deployment benefits. They also have the Warriors@Amazon affinity group, a community with more than 10,000 former service members, spouses, and allies across the company. All Amazon jobs pay a starting wage of at least $15 an hour—more than twice the federal minimum wage—and all regular full-time employees enjoy health insurance from an employee's first day of the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, access to subsidized skills training opportunities, and more. Amazon currently has more than 35,000 positions open in the U.S. To learn more about career opportunities for veterans and military spouses at Amazon, please visit here. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210713005440/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Amazon

<p><em>Amazon currently employs more than 40,000 veterans and military spouses, surpassing the company's 2016 Joining Forces pledge to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses by 2021 </em>  </p><p><em>Amazon offers veterans access to free upskilling opportunities so they can move into in-demand, high-paying tech jobs such as robotics or cloud computing</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 13, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to hire over 100,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2024. Amazon currently employs over 40,000 veterans and military spouses across multiple businesses—from Operations to Alexa to Sustainability to Amazon Web Services (AWS)—and they all receive a starting wage of at least $15 per hour and have access to comprehensive benefits.</p><p>"Amazon is focused on recruiting and developing military talent with training programs specifically designed to help veterans transition into roles in the private sector," said John Quintas, Amazon's director of global military affairs. "We value the unique skills and experience that the military community brings—and our new hiring commitment will expand the impact that military members currently have on every single business across the company."</p><p>The company expects that through this pledge, it will hire over 16,000 military spouses.</p><p>Eric Eversole, vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, praised Amazon's goal. Eversole leads Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation focused on helping veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment in communities across America.</p><p>"Amazon recognizes the diverse backgrounds and experiences veterans and military spouses bring and how they strengthen the workforce," said Eversole. "Through their commitment to provide upskilling and employment opportunities in high demand careers, Amazon is equalizing opportunity for veterans and military spouses."</p><p>Upskilling opportunities</p><p>Amazon offers a variety of programs to assist transitioning service members and military spouses in finding rewarding careers. This includes access to company-funded skills training in high-demand areas, such as cloud computing, through initiatives like the Amazon Technical Apprenticeship Program and AWS re/Start.</p><p>Military members working at Amazon can also take advantage of the company's free upskilling opportunities so they can gain new technical skills and move into in-demand, higher-paying jobs. These programs include Career Choice, Amazon's pre-paid tuition program for fulfillment center employees looking to move into high-demand occupations, and Amazon Technical Academy, a paid nine-month training that equips non-technical Amazon employees with the essential skills to transition into—and thrive in—software engineering careers.</p><p>In addition to skills training, veterans and military spouses working at Amazon have access to fellowships, mentorships, military spouse support, and deployment benefits. They also have the Warriors@Amazon affinity group, a community with more than 10,000 former service members, spouses, and allies across the company.</p><p>All Amazon jobs pay a starting wage of at least $15 an hour—more than twice the federal minimum wage—and all regular full-time employees enjoy health insurance from an employee's first day of the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, access to subsidized skills training opportunities, and more.</p><p>Amazon currently has more than 35,000 positions open in the U.S. To learn more about career opportunities for veterans and military spouses at Amazon, please visit here.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210713005440/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Amazon</p>

Japanese Record-Breaking Anime Blockbuster Film EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME to Launch Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on August 13th

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The latest film in the legendary Japanese anime franchise will premiere in over 240 countries and territories excluding Japan  All three previous movies in the franchise will also become available exclusively on Prime Video To download the key art, click hereWatch the official trailer here LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2021-- Amazon Prime Video today announced the exclusive global premiere (outside of Japan) of the highly anticipated Japanese anime blockbuster EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME on August 13th. EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME is the fourth and final chapter of the new theatrical edition of Evangelion. The anime film – which is the highest-grossing in all movies by chief director Hideaki Anno and most-watched movie in Japanese theatres in 2021- is from directors Kazuya Tsurumaki, Katsuichi Nakayama and Mahiro Maeda as well as legendary creator, screenwriter and chief director Hideaki Anno (Shin Godzilla). To celebrate the finale of the franchise, Prime Video will also release the three previous movies, EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE., EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE., EVANGELION:3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO. to fans in more than 240 countries and territories. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210701005692/en/ Japanese Record-Breaking Anime Blockbuster Film EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME to Launch Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on August 13th (Graphic: Business Wire) The blockbuster franchise is a Japanese anime pop culture phenomenon based on the story of Evangelion, an artificial human and multipurpose humanoid weapon, and the Angels, an unknown life-form which takes place after the Earth has been shattered by a cataclysmic event. The film features all original voice actors including Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yûko Miyamura and uses the latest imaging technology to showcase the personalities and relationships of its unique characters as they fight for survival. It will be dubbed in 10 languages including English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian, and offer subtitles in 28 languages. Since the TV series first aired in 1995, the Evangelion franchise has had a significant impact on Japanese pop culture and has elevated the anime genre worldwide. The legendary anime franchise was then reborn as a new movie series Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition in 2007 and this fourth and final movie released across theatres in Japan in March has gone on to break records, both for Hideaki Anno's films and also as Japan's most-watched theatrical movie of the year. EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME on Amazon Prime Video will be the latest version of the film which includes revised scenes and is releasing across theatres now in Japan. "The EVANGELION films have been thrilling fans for years and we know that there is a huge appetite around the world for the finale," said Brad Beale, Vice President, Worldwide Content Licensing Prime Video. "I'm excited for Prime members worldwide to finally have the opportunity to watch the anime masterpiece EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME, as well as the three previous films." "I'd like to thank every Eva fan in the world for your continued support," said Hideaki Anno, Creator, Screenwriter and Chief Director. "We were looking for the best way to offer the movie to fans overseas as early as possible in a challenging situation with movie theatres during COVID-19, and are happy to have found Prime Video as a partner to stream it globally. We highly recommend watching it on a big TV screen for the best viewing experience." ABOUT EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIMEThe fourth and final installment of the Rebuild of Evangelion. Misato and her anti-Nerv group Wille arrive in Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from the flagship Wunder land on a containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of Nerv Evas appear, Mari's improved Eva Unit 8 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei (provisional name) wander around Japan.Studio: khara, Inc.Chief director: Hideaki Anno, Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Katsuichi Nakayama and Mahiro Maeda, Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno ABOUT THE THREE PREVIOUS MOVIES EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE.Scarred by the Second Impact, the Fourth Angel attacks Tokyo III and humanity's fate is left in the hands of Special Government Agency Nerv. Young Shinji Ikari is forced to pilot EVA-01. He and EVA-00 pilot Rei Ayanami are tasked to fight, but EVA-01 is damaged by the Sixth Angel. Misato Katsuragi draws up a plan to focus all of Japan's electricity into EVA-01's positron cannon to defeat the Angel.Studio: khara, Inc.Chief director: Hideaki Anno, Director: Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki, Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE.Mari Illustrious-Makinami pilots Provisional Unit-05 to defeat the excavated Third Angel. Asuka Langley-Shikinami and EVA-02 defeat the Seventh Angel. The Eighth Angel appears and attacks Nerv HQ. EVA-03 is taken over by the Ninth Angel during testing and Shinji deploys to stop it, but learns Asuka is aboard. Gendo switches EVA-01's controls over to the Dummy System and begins fighting EVA-03.Studio: khara, Inc.Chief director: Hideaki Anno, Director: Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki, Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno EVANGELION:3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.Shinji wakes after 14 years aboard the battleship AAA Wunder belonging to an anti-Nerv organization founded by former Nerv members. Shinji hears Rei's voice coming from EVA Mark.09, sent to rescue him, so he leaves Wunder and heads to Nerv. Kaworu Nagisa shows Shinji the transformed land. He learns that saving Rei triggered the Near Third Impact that caused the catastrophic damage to Earth.Studio: khara, Inc.Chief director: Hideaki Anno, Director: Masayuki, Mahiro Maeda and Kazuya Tsurumaki, Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME will join the thousands of TV shows and movies in the Prime Video catalogue, including award-winning and critically acclaimed global Amazon Originals like Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. All this is available on Prime Video at no extra cost for Prime members. Prime members will be able to watch EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, and stream online. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline. Amazon  Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210701005692/en/ Press Contacts for Prime Video & Amazon Studios:Arianne Rocchi: roccha@amazon.comAyumi Sakaguchi: ayusaka@amazon.co.jp Source: Amazon Prime Video

<p><em>The latest film in the legendary Japanese anime franchise will premiere in over 240 countries and territories excluding Japan </em></p><p><em>All three previous movies in the franchise will also become available exclusively on Prime Video</em></p><p>To download the key art, click hereWatch the official trailer here</p><p>LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2021-- Amazon Prime Video today announced the exclusive global premiere (outside of Japan) of the highly anticipated Japanese anime blockbuster<em> EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME</em> on August 13^th. <em>EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME</em> is the fourth and final chapter of the new theatrical edition of <em>Evangelion</em>. The anime film – which is the highest-grossing in all movies by chief director Hideaki Anno and most-watched movie in Japanese theatres in 2021- is from directors Kazuya Tsurumaki, Katsuichi Nakayama and Mahiro Maeda as well as legendary creator, screenwriter and chief director Hideaki Anno (<em>Shin Godzilla</em>). To celebrate the finale of the franchise, Prime Video will also release the three previous movies, <em>EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE., EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE., EVANGELION:3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO. </em>to fans in more than 240 countries and territories.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210701005692/en/</p><div><p>Japanese Record-Breaking Anime Blockbuster Film EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME to Launch Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on August 13th (Graphic: Business Wire)</p></div><p>The blockbuster franchise is a Japanese anime pop culture phenomenon based on the story of Evangelion, an artificial human and multipurpose humanoid weapon, and the Angels, an unknown life-form which takes place after the Earth has been shattered by a cataclysmic event. The film features all original voice actors including Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yûko Miyamura and uses the latest imaging technology to showcase the personalities and relationships of its unique characters as they fight for survival. It will be dubbed in 10 languages including English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian, and offer subtitles in 28 languages.</p><p>Since the TV series first aired in 1995, the Evangelion franchise has had a significant impact on Japanese pop culture and has elevated the anime genre worldwide. The legendary anime franchise was then reborn as a new movie series <em>Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition</em> in 2007 and this fourth and final movie released across theatres in Japan in March has gone on to break records, both for Hideaki Anno's films and also as Japan's most-watched theatrical movie of the year. <em>EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME </em>on Amazon Prime Video will be the latest version of the film which includes revised scenes and is releasing across theatres now in Japan.</p><p>"The <em>EVANGELION</em> films have been thrilling fans for years and we know that there is a huge appetite around the world for the finale,<em>"</em> said Brad Beale, Vice President, Worldwide Content Licensing Prime Video. "I'm excited for Prime members worldwide to finally have the opportunity to watch the anime masterpiece <em>EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME,</em> as well as the three previous films."</p><p>"I'd like to thank every Eva fan in the world for your continued support," said Hideaki Anno, Creator, Screenwriter and Chief Director. "We were looking for the best way to offer the movie to fans overseas as early as possible in a challenging situation with movie theatres during COVID-19, and are happy to have found Prime Video as a partner to stream it globally. We highly recommend watching it on a big TV screen for the best viewing experience."</p><p>ABOUT <em>EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME</em>The fourth and final installment of the Rebuild of Evangelion. Misato and her anti-Nerv group Wille arrive in Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from the flagship Wunder land on a containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of Nerv Evas appear, Mari's improved Eva Unit 8 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei (provisional name) wander around Japan.Studio: khara, Inc.Chief director: Hideaki Anno, Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Katsuichi Nakayama and Mahiro Maeda, Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno</p><p>ABOUT THE THREE PREVIOUS MOVIES</p><p><em>EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE.</em>Scarred by the Second Impact, the Fourth Angel attacks Tokyo III and humanity's fate is left in the hands of Special Government Agency Nerv. Young Shinji Ikari is forced to pilot EVA-01. He and EVA-00 pilot Rei Ayanami are tasked to fight, but EVA-01 is damaged by the Sixth Angel. Misato Katsuragi draws up a plan to focus all of Japan's electricity into EVA-01's positron cannon to defeat the Angel.Studio: khara, Inc.Chief director: Hideaki Anno, Director: Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki, Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno</p><p><em>EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE.</em>Mari Illustrious-Makinami pilots Provisional Unit-05 to defeat the excavated Third Angel. Asuka Langley-Shikinami and EVA-02 defeat the Seventh Angel. The Eighth Angel appears and attacks Nerv HQ. EVA-03 is taken over by the Ninth Angel during testing and Shinji deploys to stop it, but learns Asuka is aboard. Gendo switches EVA-01's controls over to the Dummy System and begins fighting EVA-03.Studio: khara, Inc.Chief director: Hideaki Anno, Director: Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki, Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno</p><p><em>EVANGELION:3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.</em>Shinji wakes after 14 years aboard the battleship AAA Wunder belonging to an anti-Nerv organization founded by former Nerv members. Shinji hears Rei's voice coming from EVA Mark.09, sent to rescue him, so he leaves Wunder and heads to Nerv. Kaworu Nagisa shows Shinji the transformed land. He learns that saving Rei triggered the Near Third Impact that caused the catastrophic damage to Earth.Studio: khara, Inc.Chief director: Hideaki Anno, Director: Masayuki, Mahiro Maeda and Kazuya Tsurumaki, Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno</p><p><em>EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME</em> will join the thousands of TV shows and movies in the Prime Video catalogue, including award-winning and critically acclaimed global Amazon Originals like <em>Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag, </em>and<em> The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.</em> All this is available on Prime Video at no extra cost for Prime members. Prime members will be able to watch <em>EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME</em> anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, and stream online. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline.</p><p>Amazon </p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210701005692/en/</p><p>Press Contacts for Prime Video &amp; Amazon Studios:Arianne Rocchi: roccha@amazon.comAyumi Sakaguchi: ayusaka@amazon.co.jp</p><p>Source: Amazon Prime Video</p>

AWS Named Swisscom's Preferred Public Cloud Provider to Accelerate Digital Transformation Strategy and Move Towards Cloud-Native 5G Network

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AWS Named Swisscom's Preferred Public Cloud Provider to Accelerate Digital Transformation Strategy and Move Towards Cloud-Native 5G Network

06/28/2021

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Switzerland's leading telecoms company and IT services provider to use AWS's proven and broad infrastructure and cloud capabilities to power its 5G network, increase operational efficiency, and fuel innovation Swisscom plans to use the forthcoming AWS Europe (Zurich) Region to provide its customers greater choice in storing and processing their data in-country, while enabling them to deliver real-time services with the lowest latency SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 28, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Swisscom (SMI: SCMN) has selected AWS as its preferred public cloud provider for its enterprise IT. Swisscom is pursuing a cloud-first strategy and will use AWS to increase IT agility, drive operational efficiencies, and accelerate time to market for new information and communications technology (ICT) features and services. As part of its overall digital transformation, Swisscom will migrate to AWS a wide range of core applications that power its enterprise resource planning, operational support system (OSS), business support system (BSS), analytics, contact center, and communications provisioning workloads. Swisscom will also leverage AWS's proven infrastructure and breadth and depth of services to explore how it can build a reliable, scalable, secure, and cost-effective 5G Core in the cloud that would enable rapid development and deployment of new 5G services for its customers. Swisscom is the largest telecoms company in Switzerland and one of the country's leading IT services providers. By transforming parts of its internal IT on AWS, Swisscom aims to reduce complexity, gain greater efficiency, and scale on demand to seamlessly deliver new innovations for its customers. Swisscom will use AWS's comprehensive set of analytics, machine learning, containers, database, and storage services to modernize its applications. In addition, Swisscom engineers and developers will be able to automate hardware provisioning, database setup, patching, and backups, as well as deploy new applications in minutes. Across the company, Swisscom will evolve their current data pipeline into a cloud-based Data Mesh, making use of AWS's advanced analytics offerings, such as Amazon Kinesis for scalable and durable real-time data streaming. The company will also leverage AWS Glue for a serverless data integration service that makes it easy to discover, prepare, and combine data for analytics, machine learning, and application development, as well as Amazon Redshift for data warehousing. By moving to an AWS-powered Data Mesh, Swisscom engineers can use the tools and interface that best suit each project, negate the cost and overhead of legacy solutions, and accelerate the time to market for new digital products, such as TV and online services that leverage AWS machine learning to deliver greater personalization. Through the collaboration with AWS, Swisscom will also explore migrating from a 5G network built on current infrastructure to a new standalone 5G network powered by a cloud-native 5G Core—the architecture that aggregates and directs traffic flow across the network. As envisioned, Swisscom's 5G Core will run on a hybrid cloud infrastructure with Swisscom infrastructure, AWS Outposts, and in the AWS Europe (Zurich) Region launching in 2022. (AWS Outposts extend AWS infrastructure, services, APIs, and tools to virtually any on-premises facility, such as the factory floor or a 5G base station.) Running the planned cloud-native 5G Core will enable Swisscom to reduce operating costs, increase reliability and scalability by virtualizing and automating network functions, and accelerate deployment of new features and applications to customers. "AWS contributes to the technological foundation and agility we need to unlock new growth potential by transforming our IT services and delivering robust 5G communications that meet the needs of our enterprise and consumer customers," said Christoph Aeschlimann, CTIO of Swisscom. "We expect 5G to open the door for a host of specialized services. Having AWS by our side, with their proven infrastructure and unparalleled suite of cloud technologies, will help us innovate and grow at a rapid pace. Leveraging AWS, we are able to quickly build and run the applications that underpin our organization with low latency, reliability, and scalability, while meeting security and compliance requirements." "The telecoms industry is turning to AWS to build more flexible, agile, and cost-effective networks in the cloud, capable of delivering reliable services at any scale while continuously improving the customer experience," said Adolfo Hernandez, Vice President of Telco Sales, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "We are thrilled to support Swisscom, Switzerland's leading communications provider, with our proven infrastructure and industry-leading services to accelerate their digital transformation. Our collaboration with Swisscom represents our long-term commitment to Switzerland, and we look forward to driving broad industry transformations for more European customers when we open our new region next year." About Amazon Web Services  For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Swisscom Swisscom, Switzerland's leading telecoms company and one of its leading IT companies, is headquartered in Ittigen, close to the capital city Berne. Outside Switzerland, Swisscom has a presence on the Italian market in the guise of Fastweb. To the end of the 1st Quarter 2021 over 19,000 employees generated sales of CHF 2,803 million. It is 51% Confederation-owned and is one of Switzerland's most sustainable and innovative companies. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210628005203/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>Switzerland's leading telecoms company and IT services provider to use AWS's proven and broad infrastructure and cloud capabilities to power its 5G network, increase operational efficiency, and fuel innovation</em></p><p><em>Swisscom plans to use the forthcoming AWS Europe (Zurich) Region to provide its customers greater choice in storing and processing their data in-country, while enabling them to deliver real-time services with the lowest latency</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 28, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Swisscom (SMI: SCMN) has selected AWS as its preferred public cloud provider for its enterprise IT. Swisscom is pursuing a cloud-first strategy and will use AWS to increase IT agility, drive operational efficiencies, and accelerate time to market for new information and communications technology (ICT) features and services. As part of its overall digital transformation, Swisscom will migrate to AWS a wide range of core applications that power its enterprise resource planning, operational support system (OSS), business support system (BSS), analytics, contact center, and communications provisioning workloads. Swisscom will also leverage AWS's proven infrastructure and breadth and depth of services to explore how it can build a reliable, scalable, secure, and cost-effective 5G Core in the cloud that would enable rapid development and deployment of new 5G services for its customers.</p><p>Swisscom is the largest telecoms company in Switzerland and one of the country's leading IT services providers. By transforming parts of its internal IT on AWS, Swisscom aims to reduce complexity, gain greater efficiency, and scale on demand to seamlessly deliver new innovations for its customers. Swisscom will use AWS's comprehensive set of analytics, machine learning, containers, database, and storage services to modernize its applications. In addition, Swisscom engineers and developers will be able to automate hardware provisioning, database setup, patching, and backups, as well as deploy new applications in minutes.</p><p>Across the company, Swisscom will evolve their current data pipeline into a cloud-based Data Mesh, making use of AWS's advanced analytics offerings, such as Amazon Kinesis for scalable and durable real-time data streaming. The company will also leverage AWS Glue for a serverless data integration service that makes it easy to discover, prepare, and combine data for analytics, machine learning, and application development, as well as Amazon Redshift for data warehousing. By moving to an AWS-powered Data Mesh, Swisscom engineers can use the tools and interface that best suit each project, negate the cost and overhead of legacy solutions, and accelerate the time to market for new digital products, such as TV and online services that leverage AWS machine learning to deliver greater personalization.</p><p>Through the collaboration with AWS, Swisscom will also explore migrating from a 5G network built on current infrastructure to a new standalone 5G network powered by a cloud-native 5G Core—the architecture that aggregates and directs traffic flow across the network. As envisioned, Swisscom's 5G Core will run on a hybrid cloud infrastructure with Swisscom infrastructure, AWS Outposts, and in the AWS Europe (Zurich) Region launching in 2022. (AWS Outposts extend AWS infrastructure, services, APIs, and tools to virtually any on-premises facility, such as the factory floor or a 5G base station.) Running the planned cloud-native 5G Core will enable Swisscom to reduce operating costs, increase reliability and scalability by virtualizing and automating network functions, and accelerate deployment of new features and applications to customers.</p><p>"AWS contributes to the technological foundation and agility we need to unlock new growth potential by transforming our IT services and delivering robust 5G communications that meet the needs of our enterprise and consumer customers," said Christoph Aeschlimann, CTIO of Swisscom. "We expect 5G to open the door for a host of specialized services. Having AWS by our side, with their proven infrastructure and unparalleled suite of cloud technologies, will help us innovate and grow at a rapid pace. Leveraging AWS, we are able to quickly build and run the applications that underpin our organization with low latency, reliability, and scalability, while meeting security and compliance requirements."</p><p>"The telecoms industry is turning to AWS to build more flexible, agile, and cost-effective networks in the cloud, capable of delivering reliable services at any scale while continuously improving the customer experience," said Adolfo Hernandez, Vice President of Telco Sales, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "We are thrilled to support Swisscom, Switzerland's leading communications provider, with our proven infrastructure and industry-leading services to accelerate their digital transformation. Our collaboration with Swisscom represents our long-term commitment to Switzerland, and we look forward to driving broad industry transformations for more European customers when we open our new region next year."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services </p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Swisscom</p><p>Swisscom, Switzerland's leading telecoms company and one of its leading IT companies, is headquartered in Ittigen, close to the capital city Berne. Outside Switzerland, Swisscom has a presence on the Italian market in the guise of Fastweb. To the end of the 1st Quarter 2021 over 19,000 employees generated sales of CHF 2,803 million. It is 51% Confederation-owned and is one of Switzerland's most sustainable and innovative companies.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210628005203/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

AWS Announces AWS BugBust—the World's First Global Competition to Find and Fix 1 Million Software Bugs

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AWS Announces AWS BugBust—the World's First Global Competition to Find and Fix 1 Million Software Bugs

06/24/2021

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Customers can now eliminate software errors and save millions of dollars using Amazon CodeGuru Let the bug busting begin! SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 24, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the AWS BugBust Challenge, the world's first global competition for developers to collectively eliminate one million software bugs. With just a few clicks, developers from around the world can join the challenge by creating an AWS BugBust event for their organization in the Amazon CodeGuru console—and compete for prizes and prestige by identifying and fixing bugs in their applications. By fixing bugs and achieving cost savings for their organizations, developers climb the AWS BugBust leaderboard to receive achievement badges, exclusive prizes, and a chance for an expense-paid trip to attend AWS re:Invent 2021 in Las Vegas. To get started with the AWS BugBust Challenge, visit: aws.amazon.com/bugbust. One of the most important steps in software development is code reviews, which help ensure the correctness of code and the use of coding best practices. As code bases become larger and new features are added to applications at a greater velocity, the volume and complexity of code reviews increases. This is why developers are constantly looking for better and less tedious ways to perform code reviews to make their applications more secure, reliable, and efficient. Some organizations hold bug bash events where teams collaborate to find and fix bugs, but these events require developers to spend most of the time manually inspecting large codebases, which limits the ability for teams to work together, share best practices, and eliminate large numbers of bugs. AWS BugBust is the first global bug-busting challenge for developers to collectively eliminate 1 million software bugs and $100 million in technical debt for their organizations using Amazon CodeGuru. Amazon CodeGuru is a developer tool that uses machine learning to identify bugs and find the most expensive lines of code in applications. Amazon CodeGuru helps developers automate code reviews and application profiling with its two components, Amazon CodeGuru Reviewer (which uses machine learning to flag common issues in code and provide specific recommendations on remediation) and Amazon CodeGuru Profiler (which uses machine learning to identify the most expensive lines of code in applications). By participating in the AWS BugBust Challenge, customers can easily organize AWS BugBust events in the Amazon CodeGuru console, where they can select their applications to profile and analyze, and then invite their teams to participate in the event. Each time developers fix a bug and save money, they will score points to climb their organization's private BugBust leaderboard and see how they rank among their teammates. During the event, each participant's total number of bugs fixed and cost savings will be added to the global AWS BugBust leaderboard, making participants eligible for profile badges, exclusive prizes, and a chance for an expense-paid trip to attend AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas. "Hundreds of thousands of AWS customers are building and deploying new features to applications each day at high velocity and managing complex code at high volumes. It's difficult to get time from skilled developers to quickly perform effective code reviews since they're busy building, innovating, and pushing out deployments," said Swami Sivasubramanian, VP, Amazon Machine Learning, AWS. "Today, we are excited to announce an entirely new approach to help developers improve code quality, eliminate bugs, and boost application performance, while saving millions of dollars in application resource costs. With the AWS BugBust Challenge, developers can use Amazon CodeGuru to spend less time finding common coding mistakes and more time having fun and competing to improve their applications and save their companies a lot of money." The AWS BugBust capability is available today in US East (N. Virginia) with availability in additional regions where Amazon CodeGuru is offered coming soon. NextRoll helps marketplaces and marketing platforms grow revenue by empowering them to build and enhance their marketing solutions. "AWS BugBust has been such a fun way for our dev teams to systematically improve our code quality," said Valentino Volonghi, CTO at NextRoll, Inc. "With AWS BugBust, not only are we able to increase the number of critical issues found before the application reaches customers, but we have reduced the code review time and helped our developers build new coding skills. And the best part is that they're having fun doing it." As an AWS Advanced Consulting, QuickSight, and Well-Architected Partner, Belle Fleur has a proven track record of helping clients deliver high-quality, valuable software in an efficient, fast, and reliable manner with astounding results. "All of our customers want to build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for their applications and workloads under the AWS Well-Architected Framework, and gamifiying DevOps with AWS BugBust to make it easier is sheer genius!" said Tia Dubuisson, President at Belle Fleur Technologies. "Customers that want to score high in the operational excellence pillar can now take advantage of a joint AWS BugBust with Belle Fleur and use machine learning to inspect their code with Amazon CodeGuru and leave expensive and labor-intensive manual inspections behind. We are proud to be a launch partner to deliver Amazon CodeGuru to our customers from start-ups to enterprises so they can automate and drive DevOps excellence. Now they can use machine learning powered insights with AWS BugBust to quickly find and fix bugs in a fun and engaging format and make their applications more reliable and secure while saving money. By using the most up-to-date technology and automating operations, our customers are able to reinvest time savings to advance other modernization projects and recruit and retain new talent as they grow and scale their solutions on AWS." Founded in 1959, Miami Dade College is a public college in Miami, Florida with eight campuses and twenty-one outreach centers throughout Miami-Dade County. "The AWS BugBust Challenge will be a fun and educative addition to our curriculum to help our students become more confident in their ability to use the Python programming language and take their IT careers to the next level," said Antonio Delgado, Dean of Engineering, Technology and Design at Miami Dade College. "We plan to use AWS BugBust every semester as a platform for our students to showcase and enhance their coding skills, all while being part of an exciting bug-bashing event." Games For Love is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to easing suffering, saving lives, and creating sustainable futures for children. "While code review is part of our development process, flaws sometimes pass through the inspection and verification phase before production," said Nathan Blair, Founder and CEO at Games For Love. "AWS BugBust has revolutionized our code review process and empowered developers to get code quality right, in a uniform manner, and enable them to celebrate their bug-bashing achievements. Moreover, our developers can use the machine learning-powered recommendations with Amazon CodeGuru to also improve their coding skills." About Amazon Web Services  For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005724/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>Customers can now eliminate software errors and save millions of dollars using Amazon CodeGuru</em></p><p><em>Let the bug busting begin!</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 24, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the AWS BugBust Challenge, the world's first global competition for developers to collectively eliminate one million software bugs. With just a few clicks, developers from around the world can join the challenge by creating an AWS BugBust event for their organization in the Amazon CodeGuru console—and compete for prizes and prestige by identifying and fixing bugs in their applications. By fixing bugs and achieving cost savings for their organizations, developers climb the AWS BugBust leaderboard to receive achievement badges, exclusive prizes, and a chance for an expense-paid trip to attend AWS re:Invent 2021 in Las Vegas. To get started with the AWS BugBust Challenge, visit: aws.amazon.com/bugbust.</p><p>One of the most important steps in software development is code reviews, which help ensure the correctness of code and the use of coding best practices. As code bases become larger and new features are added to applications at a greater velocity, the volume and complexity of code reviews increases. This is why developers are constantly looking for better and less tedious ways to perform code reviews to make their applications more secure, reliable, and efficient. Some organizations hold bug bash events where teams collaborate to find and fix bugs, but these events require developers to spend most of the time manually inspecting large codebases, which limits the ability for teams to work together, share best practices, and eliminate large numbers of bugs.</p><p>AWS BugBust is the first global bug-busting challenge for developers to collectively eliminate 1 million software bugs and $100 million in technical debt for their organizations using Amazon CodeGuru. Amazon CodeGuru is a developer tool that uses machine learning to identify bugs and find the most expensive lines of code in applications. Amazon CodeGuru helps developers automate code reviews and application profiling with its two components, Amazon CodeGuru Reviewer (which uses machine learning to flag common issues in code and provide specific recommendations on remediation) and Amazon CodeGuru Profiler (which uses machine learning to identify the most expensive lines of code in applications). By participating in the AWS BugBust Challenge, customers can easily organize AWS BugBust events in the Amazon CodeGuru console, where they can select their applications to profile and analyze, and then invite their teams to participate in the event. Each time developers fix a bug and save money, they will score points to climb their organization's private BugBust leaderboard and see how they rank among their teammates. During the event, each participant's total number of bugs fixed and cost savings will be added to the global AWS BugBust leaderboard, making participants eligible for profile badges, exclusive prizes, and a chance for an expense-paid trip to attend AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas.</p><p>"Hundreds of thousands of AWS customers are building and deploying new features to applications each day at high velocity and managing complex code at high volumes. It's difficult to get time from skilled developers to quickly perform effective code reviews since they're busy building, innovating, and pushing out deployments," said Swami Sivasubramanian, VP, Amazon Machine Learning, AWS. "Today, we are excited to announce an entirely new approach to help developers improve code quality, eliminate bugs, and boost application performance, while saving millions of dollars in application resource costs. With the AWS BugBust Challenge, developers can use Amazon CodeGuru to spend less time finding common coding mistakes and more time having fun and competing to improve their applications and save their companies a lot of money."</p><p>The AWS BugBust capability is available today in US East (N. Virginia) with availability in additional regions where Amazon CodeGuru is offered coming soon.</p><p>NextRoll helps marketplaces and marketing platforms grow revenue by empowering them to build and enhance their marketing solutions. "AWS BugBust has been such a fun way for our dev teams to systematically improve our code quality," said Valentino Volonghi, CTO at NextRoll, Inc. "With AWS BugBust, not only are we able to increase the number of critical issues found before the application reaches customers, but we have reduced the code review time and helped our developers build new coding skills. And the best part is that they're having fun doing it."</p><p>As an AWS Advanced Consulting, QuickSight, and Well-Architected Partner, Belle Fleur has a proven track record of helping clients deliver high-quality, valuable software in an efficient, fast, and reliable manner with astounding results. "All of our customers want to build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for their applications and workloads under the AWS Well-Architected Framework, and gamifiying DevOps with AWS BugBust to make it easier is sheer genius!" said Tia Dubuisson, President at Belle Fleur Technologies. "Customers that want to score high in the operational excellence pillar can now take advantage of a joint AWS BugBust with Belle Fleur and use machine learning to inspect their code with Amazon CodeGuru and leave expensive and labor-intensive manual inspections behind. We are proud to be a launch partner to deliver Amazon CodeGuru to our customers from start-ups to enterprises so they can automate and drive DevOps excellence. Now they can use machine learning powered insights with AWS BugBust to quickly find and fix bugs in a fun and engaging format and make their applications more reliable and secure while saving money. By using the most up-to-date technology and automating operations, our customers are able to reinvest time savings to advance other modernization projects and recruit and retain new talent as they grow and scale their solutions on AWS."</p><p>Founded in 1959, Miami Dade College is a public college in Miami, Florida with eight campuses and twenty-one outreach centers throughout Miami-Dade County. "The AWS BugBust Challenge will be a fun and educative addition to our curriculum to help our students become more confident in their ability to use the Python programming language and take their IT careers to the next level," said Antonio Delgado, Dean of Engineering, Technology and Design at Miami Dade College. "We plan to use AWS BugBust every semester as a platform for our students to showcase and enhance their coding skills, all while being part of an exciting bug-bashing event."</p><p>Games For Love is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to easing suffering, saving lives, and creating sustainable futures for children. "While code review is part of our development process, flaws sometimes pass through the inspection and verification phase before production," said Nathan Blair, Founder and CEO at Games For Love. "AWS BugBust has revolutionized our code review process and empowered developers to get code quality right, in a uniform manner, and enable them to celebrate their bug-bashing achievements. Moreover, our developers can use the machine learning-powered recommendations with Amazon CodeGuru to also improve their coding skills."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services </p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005724/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon and Asmodee File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 24, 2021-- Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Asmodee Group SAS (Asmodee) jointly filed a lawsuit against two defendants for counterfeiting the popular and award-winning card game sets, Dixit: Daydreams Expansion and Dixit: Revelations Expansion. Asmodee Group is a leading board game publisher and distributor. The defendants, based in Brooklyn, New York, attempted to offer the counterfeit products in Amazon's store, which violates Amazon's policies, infringes on Asmodee's trademarks, and breaks the law. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. It alleges that the two defendants used Asmodee's registered trademarks without authorization to deceive customers about the authenticity and origin of the products and create a false affiliation with Asmodee. Amazon closed the defendants' selling account and proactively refunded the impacted customers. "Amazon strives to be the Earth's most customer-centric company and provide the world's largest selection of authentic products, at low prices, and with convenient and fast delivery," said Kebharu Smith, director of the Counterfeit Crimes Unit at Amazon. "We make significant investments in industry-leading, proactive controls leveraging advanced machine learning and expert investigators to ensure our store only contains authentic products for sale. If a counterfeiter attempts to take advantage of our customers or partners like Asmodee, our Counterfeit Crimes Unit will hold them accountable through civil litigation or criminal referral to law enforcement." Amazon strictly prohibits infringing and counterfeit products in its store, and in 2020, Amazon invested more than $700 million and employed more than 10,000 people to proactively protect its store from fraud, counterfeit, and abuse. Amazon uses industry-leading tools to verify potential sellers' identities and ensure product listings are authentic, and Amazon's proprietary systems analyze hundreds of unique data points to verify information provided by potential sellers. In 2020, only 6% of attempted new seller account registrations passed Amazon's robust verification processes and listed products for sale. In addition, fewer than 0.01% of all products sold on Amazon received a counterfeit complaint from customers. In June 2020, Amazon launched its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global team dedicated to pursuing counterfeiters and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including by working through the court system and in partnership with law enforcement.Amazon has filed a series of lawsuits against counterfeiters, including a suit against individuals using social media to promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeits, as well as joint lawsuits with apparel manufacturer HanesBrands, Italian luxury brands Valentino and Ferragamo, cosmetics brand KF Beauty, family travel accessory brand JL Childress, cooler manufacturer YETI, and family-owned-and-operated card game company Dutch Blitz. "The joint lawsuit with Amazon underlines how the protection of our brands is key for Asmodee," said Céline Bucki, Group Legal Director of Asmodee. "We want to be sure that people will share the joy of playing with their families and friends, with high quality products, that respect creativity and innovation from our teams, and showcase our manufacturing and distribution partners' quality standards." Founded in 1995, Asmodee is a leading games publisher and distributor with global blockbusters, including: A Game of Thrones: The Board Game; Ticket to Ride; Spot It!/Dobble; Pandemic; and CATAN. Asmodee products are sold internationally, including through Amazon.com. In July 2020, Asmodee acquired Libellud, which developed the award-winning storytelling game, "Dixit." Children and adults alike enjoy using "Dixit" cards, which feature gorgeous, imaginative artwork, to create stories. There are now 10 "Dixit" companion expansion sets, such as "Daydreams" and "Revelations," which allow players to supplement their "Dixit" game with additional story cards. The tenth "Dixit" expansion set recently launched, commemorating over a decade of success. The court filings are available here: Case: 2:21-cv-00850, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Amazon has an extensive history protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable: Amazon and HanesBrands File Joint Lawsuits Against Infringers of Champion Trademarks Amazon Published Comprehensive Brand Protection Report Demonstrating Progress Toward Driving Counterfeits to Zero Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeits to Justice Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Europe to Help Small Businesses Protect Their Brands and Tackle Counterfeit IPR Center, Amazon Launch ‘Operation Fulfilled Action' to Stop Counterfeiters Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Using Social Media to Promote Sales Amazon Supports Investigation, Prosecution of New York Defendants Charged in Fraud Scheme Amazon and KF Beauty File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Amazon and Valentino File Joint Lawsuit Against New York-Based Counterfeit Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters Amazon and Dutch Blitz File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Asmodee Group SAS Asmodee Group is a leading international games publisher and distributor committed to telling amazing stories through great games with over 39 million games sold in more than 50 countries. Through our portfolio of game titles, including Catan, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Dead of Winter, Splendor, 7 Wonders, Just One, Dobble/Spot it!, KeyForge and Star Wars: X-Wing, we create a dynamic transmedia experience for players across a variety of digital and physical platforms. Asmodee also creates inspiring and innovative products in partnership with leading entertainment and technology companies. With a global workforce of over 1,800 people, Asmodee operates in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Asmodee is headquartered in Guyancourt, France. Learn more at corporate.asmodee.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005587/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 24, 2021-- Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Asmodee Group SAS (Asmodee) jointly filed a lawsuit against two defendants for counterfeiting the popular and award-winning card game sets, Dixit: Daydreams Expansion and Dixit: Revelations Expansion. Asmodee Group is a leading board game publisher and distributor. The defendants, based in Brooklyn, New York, attempted to offer the counterfeit products in Amazon's store, which violates Amazon's policies, infringes on Asmodee's trademarks, and breaks the law.</p><p>The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. It alleges that the two defendants used Asmodee's registered trademarks without authorization to deceive customers about the authenticity and origin of the products and create a false affiliation with Asmodee. Amazon closed the defendants' selling account and proactively refunded the impacted customers.</p><p>"Amazon strives to be the Earth's most customer-centric company and provide the world's largest selection of authentic products, at low prices, and with convenient and fast delivery," said Kebharu Smith, director of the Counterfeit Crimes Unit at Amazon. "We make significant investments in industry-leading, proactive controls leveraging advanced machine learning and expert investigators to ensure our store only contains authentic products for sale. If a counterfeiter attempts to take advantage of our customers or partners like Asmodee, our Counterfeit Crimes Unit will hold them accountable through civil litigation or criminal referral to law enforcement."</p><p>Amazon strictly prohibits infringing and counterfeit products in its store, and in 2020, Amazon invested more than $700 million and employed more than 10,000 people to proactively protect its store from fraud, counterfeit, and abuse. Amazon uses industry-leading tools to verify potential sellers' identities and ensure product listings are authentic, and Amazon's proprietary systems analyze hundreds of unique data points to verify information provided by potential sellers. In 2020, only 6% of attempted new seller account registrations passed Amazon's robust verification processes and listed products for sale. In addition, fewer than 0.01% of all products sold on Amazon received a counterfeit complaint from customers.</p><p>In June 2020, Amazon launched its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global team dedicated to pursuing counterfeiters and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including by working through the court system and in partnership with law enforcement.Amazon has filed a series of lawsuits against counterfeiters, including a suit against individuals using social media to promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeits, as well as joint lawsuits with apparel manufacturer HanesBrands, Italian luxury brands Valentino and Ferragamo, cosmetics brand KF Beauty, family travel accessory brand JL Childress, cooler manufacturer YETI, and family-owned-and-operated card game company Dutch Blitz.</p><p>"The joint lawsuit with Amazon underlines how the protection of our brands is key for Asmodee," said Céline Bucki, Group Legal Director of Asmodee. "We want to be sure that people will share the joy of playing with their families and friends, with high quality products, that respect creativity and innovation from our teams, and showcase our manufacturing and distribution partners' quality standards."</p><p>Founded in 1995, Asmodee is a leading games publisher and distributor with global blockbusters, including: A Game of Thrones: The Board Game; Ticket to Ride; Spot It!/Dobble; Pandemic; and CATAN. Asmodee products are sold internationally, including through Amazon.com. In July 2020, Asmodee acquired Libellud, which developed the award-winning storytelling game, "Dixit." Children and adults alike enjoy using "Dixit" cards, which feature gorgeous, imaginative artwork, to create stories. There are now 10 "Dixit" companion expansion sets, such as "Daydreams" and "Revelations," which allow players to supplement their "Dixit" game with additional story cards. The tenth "Dixit" expansion set recently launched, commemorating over a decade of success.</p><p>The court filings are available here:</p><ul><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00850, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li></ul><p>Amazon has an extensive history protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable:</p><ul><li>Amazon and HanesBrands File Joint Lawsuits Against Infringers of Champion Trademarks</li><li>Amazon Published Comprehensive Brand Protection Report Demonstrating Progress Toward Driving Counterfeits to Zero</li><li>Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeits to Justice</li><li>Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Europe to Help Small Businesses Protect Their Brands and Tackle Counterfeit</li><li>IPR Center, Amazon Launch ‘Operation Fulfilled Action' to Stop Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Using Social Media to Promote Sales</li><li>Amazon Supports Investigation, Prosecution of New York Defendants Charged in Fraud Scheme</li><li>Amazon and KF Beauty File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Valentino File Joint Lawsuit Against New York-Based Counterfeit</li><li>Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Dutch Blitz File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters</li></ul><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Asmodee Group SAS</p><p>Asmodee Group is a leading international games publisher and distributor committed to telling amazing stories through great games with over 39 million games sold in more than 50 countries. Through our portfolio of game titles, including Catan, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Dead of Winter, Splendor, 7 Wonders, Just One, Dobble/Spot it!, KeyForge and Star Wars: X-Wing, we create a dynamic transmedia experience for players across a variety of digital and physical platforms. Asmodee also creates inspiring and innovative products in partnership with leading entertainment and technology companies. With a global workforce of over 1,800 people, Asmodee operates in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Asmodee is headquartered in Guyancourt, France. Learn more at corporate.asmodee.com.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005587/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Prime Day Delivered the Two Biggest Days Ever for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses in Amazon's Stores Worldwide, Growing Even More than Amazon Retail, and Members Saved More than Any Previous Prime Day

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In the two-week lead-up to Prime Day, customers spent $1.9 billion on small business products during the Spend $10, Get $10 promotion period, more than a 100% year-over-year increase compared to the Prime Day October 2020 promotion More than 250 million items were purchased by Prime members worldwide Members shopped more and saved more than any other Prime Day, and some of the best-selling categories around the world included electronics and Amazon Devices—plus Prime members already started shopping back-to-school items, purchasing more than 600,000 backpacks, 1 million laptops, 1 million headphones, 240,000 notebooks, 40,000 calculators, and 220,000 Crayola products Amazon Music promotions drove more sign-ups for Amazon Music Unlimited globally than on any other Prime Day SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 23, 2021-- —(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Prime Day 2021 was the biggest two-day period ever for Amazon's third party sellers, nearly all of which are small and medium-sized businesses, growing even more than Amazon's retail business. Prime members in 20 countries shopped more this Prime Day than any previous Prime Day and scored deep discounts across home, fashion, beauty, and electronics. Members purchased more than 250 million items worldwide and saved more than any Prime Day before. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623005647/en/ Prime Day Delivered the Two Biggest Days Ever for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses in Amazon's Stores Worldwide, Growing Even More than Amazon Retail, and Members Saved More than Any Previous Prime Day (Graphic: Business Wire) "A huge thank you to all of the Amazon teams who made this Prime Day possible for members worldwide and to Prime members who supported small businesses in big ways," said Dave Clark, CEO of Worldwide Consumer. "Prime members are an important part of our Amazon family, and we love to celebrate them during Prime Day with incredible deals and entertainment, including this year's Prime Day Show." Prime Day Continues to Fuel Small Business Success Amazon invests billions in the success of its selling partners, and the two weeks leading up to Prime Day 2021 were a boon for small business sellers with the Amazon-funded Spend $10, Get $10 promotion. Customers spent over $1.9 billion on more than 70 million small business products during the promotional period, more than a 100% year-over-year increase on sales compared to the Prime Day October 2020 promotion. "We are thrilled to be working with Amazon; Prime Day is a resounding success for our small business," said Naa-Sakle Akuete, Mother's Shea, a luxury-quality shea butter company based in Brooklyn, New York. "We appreciate that Amazon is a partner who can help us succeed, and makes it simple for customers to find and purchase Mother's Shea. Amazon enables us to reach an audience that would otherwise be difficult to reach on our own." "We're blown away by Amazon's Prime Day support for small business partners like Sheets & Giggles," said Colin McIntosh, CEO of Sheets & Giggles, a high-quality eucalyptus sheets company based in Denver, Colorado. "We saw an 800% increase in units sold on day one. We don't have a large team or unlimited resources, so the concentrated exposure is something we couldn't have done without Amazon's Support Small campaign." Amazon Devices and Alexa Members took advantage of incredible savings on Amazon Devices throughout Prime Day. Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote was the most popular item purchased during Prime Day with customers purchasing more Fire TV 4K streaming media players on Prime Day this year than any previous Prime Day. Customers purchased a record-setting number of Fire TVs, from brands including Toshiba and Insignia, during Prime Day and the two weeks leading up to this year's event. Customers purchased hundreds of thousands of Amazon Fire tablets and Fire Kids tablets this Prime Day, including the all-new Fire HD 10 tablet, Fire HD 8 tablet, and Fire HD 8 Kids tablet. In the days leading up to Prime Day, Alexa helped make shopping easier for tens of millions of customers, including by proactively finding deals on items in customers' carts and enabling them to get important reminders. Prime Day Trends Best-selling categories worldwide for Prime Day 2021 included tools, beauty, nutrition, baby care, electronics including Amazon Devices, apparel, and household products. Top-selling products worldwide for Prime Day 2021 included iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum, Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker, Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy Vitamins by Goli Nutrition, and Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips. Prime members worldwide saved while gearing up for back to school purchasing more than 600,000 backpacks, 1 million laptops, 1 million headphones, 240,000 notebooks, 40,000 calculators, and 220,000 Crayola products. Amazon Music Promotions, including their best deal ever for Prime members, drove more sign-ups for Amazon Music Unlimited globally than any other Prime Day.  Tens of millions of customers viewed Prime Day product demonstrations and try-on hauls, heard directly from creators, and more during Amazon Live livestreams throughout Prime Day. Prime Day Best Sellers by Country Members scored incredible deals on best-selling items in participating countries worldwide. Some of the top-selling deals from around the world, excluding Amazon Devices, included: United States: Waterpik Electric Water Flosser, Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, 23andMe Health DNA Test, iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum, Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker United Kingdom: Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser, Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey United Arab Emirates: Fairy Lemon Dishwashing Liquid Soap, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Dual SIM 128GB, Neutrogena Face Moisturizer Water Gel Turkey: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 inç Wi-Fi 2019 (Silver), Master Zacharius by Jules Verne (IsBank Cultural Publications Modern Classics - 110), SanDisk 16GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Bellek Spain and Portugal: Finish Powerball All in 1 Max all-in-1 dishwasher tablets, Dodot Sensitive baby diapers, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G smartphone. Singapore: Vita Coco Natural Coconut Water, Wolf Blass Red Label Australia Cabernet Merlot Red Wine, ENPHO Body Fat Scale Smart BMI Scale Digital Bathroom Wireless Weight Scale, Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc white wine, 750ml, SongHe Thai Fragrant Rice Saudi Arabia: Samsung Galaxy M12 Dual SIM Smartphone, Fairy Lemon Dish Washing Liquid Soap, Vaseline Body Lotion Essential Healing Netherlands: Oral-B Precision Clean Brush Heads with CleanMaximiser Technology, Pack of 10 Pieces, Robijn Detergent Small & Powerfull Color, SanDisk SDSQXA1 Extreme Micro SDXC UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card with Adapter 128GB Mexico: Razer Kraken Tournament Edition, Maybelline Mascara lash sensational sky high, Eureka Blaze Stick Vacuum Cleaner Luxembourg: Beurer BR 60 Insektenstichheiler, zur Behandlung von Insektenstichen, Pampers Aqua Pure Baby Feuchttücher, BRITA Wasserfilter Marella weiß inkl. 12 MAXTRA+ Filterkartuschen Japan: Yakan-no-Mugicha (barley tea), ICY SPARK from CANADA DRY, and Jyokin JOY Compact Dishwashing Detergent Refill 1330mL Italy: Borbone Represso Coffee Capsules,"Omino Bianco" Liquid Sanitizing Washing Machine Detergent, Oral-B CrossAction Replacement Heads for Electric Toothbrush with CleanMaximiser Technology Germany and Austria: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Android Tablet, Beurer BR 60 Insektenstichheiler, zur Behandlung von Insektenstichen, Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale Distilled Gin France: Philips OneBlade replacement blades, Pampers Nappies, Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush Head with CleanMaximiser Technology China: L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Zell Renaissance Face Care Set for Women, Olay Regenerist Luminous Skin Tone Perfecting Serum, Philips Sonicare Basic Clean Electric Toothbrush Replacement Heads Brazil: Positivo Smart Lamp, Heinz Tomato Sauce, OMO Washing Powder, Mondial Air Fryer Belgium: BRITA Wasserfilter Marella weiß inkl. 12 MAXTRA+ Filterkartuschen, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, Android Tablet, Microsoft 365 Family 6 Nutzer Mehrere PCs/Macs, Tablets und mobile Geräte Australia: DualSense Wireless Controller - PlayStation 5, Bosch 91-Piece V-Line Titanium Drill Bit and Screwdriver Bit Set with Ratcheting Screwdriver, Panasonic AA Ready-To-Use Ni-MH Rechargeable Eneloop Batteries Every Day Made Better with Prime Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime.

<p><em>In the two-week lead-up to Prime Day, customers spent $1.9 billion on small business products during the Spend $10, Get $10 promotion period, more than a 100% year-over-year increase compared to the Prime Day October 2020 promotion</em></p><p><em>More than 250 million items were purchased by Prime members worldwide</em></p><p><em>Members shopped more and saved more than any other Prime Day, and some of the best-selling categories around the world included electronics and Amazon Devices—plus Prime members already started shopping back-to-school items, purchasing more than 600,000 backpacks, 1 million laptops, 1 million headphones, 240,000 notebooks, 40,000 calculators, and 220,000 Crayola products</em></p><p><em>Amazon Music promotions drove more sign-ups for Amazon Music Unlimited globally than on any other Prime Day</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 23, 2021-- —(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Prime Day 2021 was the biggest two-day period ever for Amazon's third party sellers, nearly all of which are small and medium-sized businesses, growing even more than Amazon's retail business. Prime members in 20 countries shopped more this Prime Day than any previous Prime Day and scored deep discounts across home, fashion, beauty, and electronics. Members purchased more than 250 million items worldwide and saved more than any Prime Day before.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623005647/en/</p><div><p>Prime Day Delivered the Two Biggest Days Ever for Small &amp; Medium-Sized Businesses in Amazon's Stores Worldwide, Growing Even More than Amazon Retail, and Members Saved More than Any Previous Prime Day (Graphic: Business Wire)</p></div><p>"A huge thank you to all of the Amazon teams who made this Prime Day possible for members worldwide and to Prime members who supported small businesses in big ways," said Dave Clark, CEO of Worldwide Consumer. "Prime members are an important part of our Amazon family, and we love to celebrate them during Prime Day with incredible deals and entertainment, including this year's Prime Day Show."</p><p>Prime Day Continues to Fuel Small Business Success</p><p>Amazon invests billions in the success of its selling partners, and the two weeks leading up to Prime Day 2021 were a boon for small business sellers with the Amazon-funded Spend $10, Get $10 promotion. Customers spent over $1.9 billion on more than 70 million small business products during the promotional period, more than a 100% year-over-year increase on sales compared to the Prime Day October 2020 promotion.</p><p>"We are thrilled to be working with Amazon; Prime Day is a resounding success for our small business," said Naa-Sakle Akuete, Mother's Shea, a luxury-quality shea butter company based in Brooklyn, New York. "We appreciate that Amazon is a partner who can help us succeed, and makes it simple for customers to find and purchase Mother's Shea. Amazon enables us to reach an audience that would otherwise be difficult to reach on our own."</p><p>"We're blown away by Amazon's Prime Day support for small business partners like Sheets &amp; Giggles," said Colin McIntosh, CEO of Sheets &amp; Giggles, a high-quality eucalyptus sheets company based in Denver, Colorado. "We saw an 800% increase in units sold on day one. We don't have a large team or unlimited resources, so the concentrated exposure is something we couldn't have done without Amazon's Support Small campaign."</p><p>Amazon Devices and Alexa</p><p>Members took advantage of incredible savings on Amazon Devices throughout Prime Day.</p><ul><li>Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote was the most popular item purchased during Prime Day with customers purchasing more Fire TV 4K streaming media players on Prime Day this year than any previous Prime Day.</li><li>Customers purchased a record-setting number of Fire TVs, from brands including Toshiba and Insignia, during Prime Day and the two weeks leading up to this year's event.</li><li>Customers purchased hundreds of thousands of Amazon Fire tablets and Fire Kids tablets this Prime Day, including the all-new Fire HD 10 tablet, Fire HD 8 tablet, and Fire HD 8 Kids tablet.</li><li>In the days leading up to Prime Day, Alexa helped make shopping easier for tens of millions of customers, including by proactively finding deals on items in customers' carts and enabling them to get important reminders.</li></ul><p>Prime Day Trends</p><ul><li>Best-selling categories worldwide for Prime Day 2021 included tools, beauty, nutrition, baby care, electronics including Amazon Devices, apparel, and household products.</li><li>Top-selling products worldwide for Prime Day 2021 included iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum, Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker, Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy Vitamins by Goli Nutrition, and Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips.</li><li>Prime members worldwide saved while gearing up for back to school purchasing more than 600,000 backpacks, 1 million laptops, 1 million headphones, 240,000 notebooks, 40,000 calculators, and 220,000 Crayola products.</li><li>Amazon Music Promotions, including their best deal ever for Prime members, drove more sign-ups for Amazon Music Unlimited globally than any other Prime Day. </li><li>Tens of millions of customers viewed Prime Day product demonstrations and try-on hauls, heard directly from creators, and more during Amazon Live livestreams throughout Prime Day.</li></ul><p>Prime Day Best Sellers by Country</p><p>Members scored incredible deals on best-selling items in participating countries worldwide. Some of the top-selling deals from around the world, excluding Amazon Devices, included:</p><ul><li>United States: Waterpik Electric Water Flosser, Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, 23andMe Health DNA Test, iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum, Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker</li><li>United Kingdom: Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser, Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey</li><li>United Arab Emirates: Fairy Lemon Dishwashing Liquid Soap, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Dual SIM 128GB, Neutrogena Face Moisturizer Water Gel</li><li>Turkey: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 inç Wi-Fi 2019 (Silver), Master Zacharius by Jules Verne (IsBank Cultural Publications Modern Classics - 110), SanDisk 16GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Bellek</li><li>Spain and Portugal: Finish Powerball All in 1 Max all-in-1 dishwasher tablets, Dodot Sensitive baby diapers, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G smartphone.</li><li>Singapore: Vita Coco Natural Coconut Water, Wolf Blass Red Label Australia Cabernet Merlot Red Wine, ENPHO Body Fat Scale Smart BMI Scale Digital Bathroom Wireless Weight Scale, Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc white wine, 750ml, SongHe Thai Fragrant Rice</li><li>Saudi Arabia: Samsung Galaxy M12 Dual SIM Smartphone, Fairy Lemon Dish Washing Liquid Soap, Vaseline Body Lotion Essential Healing</li><li>Netherlands: Oral-B Precision Clean Brush Heads with CleanMaximiser Technology, Pack of 10 Pieces, Robijn Detergent Small &amp; Powerfull Color, SanDisk SDSQXA1 Extreme Micro SDXC UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card with Adapter 128GB</li><li>Mexico: Razer Kraken Tournament Edition, Maybelline Mascara lash sensational sky high, Eureka Blaze Stick Vacuum Cleaner</li><li>Luxembourg: Beurer BR 60 Insektenstichheiler, zur Behandlung von Insektenstichen, Pampers Aqua Pure Baby Feuchttücher, BRITA Wasserfilter Marella weiß inkl. 12 MAXTRA+ Filterkartuschen</li><li>Japan: Yakan-no-Mugicha (barley tea), ICY SPARK from CANADA DRY, and Jyokin JOY Compact Dishwashing Detergent Refill 1330mL</li><li>Italy: Borbone Represso Coffee Capsules,"Omino Bianco" Liquid Sanitizing Washing Machine Detergent, Oral-B CrossAction Replacement Heads for Electric Toothbrush with CleanMaximiser Technology</li><li>Germany and Austria: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Android Tablet, Beurer BR 60 Insektenstichheiler, zur Behandlung von Insektenstichen, Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale Distilled Gin</li><li>France: Philips OneBlade replacement blades, Pampers Nappies, Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush Head with CleanMaximiser Technology</li><li>China: L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Zell Renaissance Face Care Set for Women, Olay Regenerist Luminous Skin Tone Perfecting Serum, Philips Sonicare Basic Clean Electric Toothbrush Replacement Heads</li><li>Brazil: Positivo Smart Lamp, Heinz Tomato Sauce, OMO Washing Powder, Mondial Air Fryer</li><li>Belgium: BRITA Wasserfilter Marella weiß inkl. 12 MAXTRA+ Filterkartuschen, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, Android Tablet, Microsoft 365 Family 6 Nutzer Mehrere PCs/Macs, Tablets und mobile Geräte</li><li>Australia: DualSense Wireless Controller - PlayStation 5, Bosch 91-Piece V-Line Titanium Drill Bit and Screwdriver Bit Set with Ratcheting Screwdriver, Panasonic AA Ready-To-Use Ni-MH Rechargeable Eneloop Batteries</li></ul><p>Every Day Made Better with Prime</p><p>Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime.</p>

AWS and Salesforce Announce Expansive Partnership to Unify Developer Experiences and Launch New Intelligent Applications

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AWS and Salesforce Announce Expansive Partnership to Unify Developer Experiences and Launch New Intelligent Applications

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The world's leading cloud provider and the #1 CRM platform are making it easier for developers using both technologies to build and launch customer applications, natively leverage AWS services in Salesforce, and securely connect data and workflows across both Salesforce and AWSCustomers can innovate faster with pre-built applications that combine AWS and Salesforce Customer 360 - making it easier for organizations to seamlessly deploy AWS's voice, video, and AI services natively with Salesforce business applications SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), today announced a significant expansion of their global strategic partnership that will make it easy for customers to use the full set of Salesforce and AWS capabilities together to quickly build and deploy powerful new business applications that accelerate digital transformation. The partnership will drive customer value through new and enhanced unification between AWS and Salesforce products. Developers will now be able to build and launch custom applications that extend the power of both platforms by connecting Salesforce data and workflows natively into their solutions running on AWS, and make it easy for Salesforce developers to integrate AWS data and workflows into their Salesforce applications. Salesforce will also embed AWS services for voice, video, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) directly in new applications for sales, service, and industry vertical use cases. With these new offerings, customers can purchase out-of-the-box solutions directly from Salesforce and then consume the integrated AWS services on a pay-as-you-go basis. "For more than five years, our customers have benefitted from a tight relationship between AWS and Salesforce. Now, we are taking the partnership to the next level by integrating our offerings so developers using both AWS and Salesforce can build unified applications much faster and simpler than ever before,"  said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon Web Services. "With this partnership, we are significantly simplifying developers' lives and empowering them to develop applications however they want, from wherever they want globally, at any scale." "This is a milestone partnership for the technology industry, and one that will enable our customers to experience an even more powerful Salesforce Customer 360 and achieve a new level of success in their business," said Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce. "With a more strongly unified Salesforce and AWS platform, our customers around the world can create a single source of truth across sales, service, marketing, and commerce, and achieve success from anywhere." Organizations from around the world rely on Salesforce to manage their customer relationships and build new applications leveraging the Salesforce platform, while using AWS for their compute, storage, and database needs along with AWS technologies like Amazon Connect (an omnichannel cloud contact center), Amazon Redshift (a fully managed, petabyte-scale data warehouse service in the cloud), and AWS Lambda (a serverless compute service that enables customers to run code without provisioning or managing servers). Previously, significant custom integration code was often required for customers that wanted to combine AWS and Salesforce capabilities for their applications. These new offerings will enable customers to use AWS and Salesforce services together seamlessly through new, unified platforms. The companies have also collaborated on new low-code tools to help customers innovate and build applications that connect data in real-time between Salesforce applications and AWS services. Unifying the Developer Experience Create custom business applications faster and easier: New low-code and click-to-launch development tools will accelerate the creation of custom applications, built on top of Salesforce and AWS services. Salesforce's point-and-click development tools will operate directly on data from AWS services like Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) or Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), as if the data were native in Salesforce.  Unleash the power of customer data with real-time events: By natively connecting AWS's services with the Salesforce platform, real-time data will securely move between the two providers, allowing customers to more easily automate workflow and maintain a single view of the end customer.  Simplify security, identity and access management: A new guided setup experience will make it easier for customers to bring Salesforce products and AWS services together. Sign into AWS from Salesforce Setup or into Salesforce from the AWS Management Console to simplify service authorization, user identity, security, permissions, and data management and governance between Salesforce and AWS. New Intelligent Applications Sell, service, and engage smarter from anywhere: Customers will be able to innovate quickly with pre-built out-of-the-box applications and add-ons that leverage AWS services for voice, video, and productivity with AI/ML functionality. For example, customers can activate virtual call centers and empower high-velocity sales teams with Amazon Connect and AWS AI/ML services, pre-integrated into both Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.  Launch industry-specific customer solutions: Customers will be able to deliver new digital experiences and services to remain ahead of industry disruption by leveraging AWS technologies like Amazon Chime SDK (embedded real-time communication capabilities), Amazon Textract (intelligent data extraction from scanned documents), Amazon Comprehend (natural language processing to uncover information in text), and others directly within Salesforce Industry Clouds. Starting with a telehealth solution, Healthcare customers can deploy an intelligent virtual care platform to deliver personalized patient experiences. Customer Quotes Novartis is a global healthcare company that uses innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. "The future of medicine and the patient experience are as dependent on technology and innovation as they are on efficiency and speed. Unifying our platforms with Salesforce and AWS, gives us the opportunity to optimize our resources and focus our approach by simplifying the customer and developer experience to innovate faster and ultimately improve patient outcomes. It's how we can reimagine medicine for today and the future." – Victor Bultó, President, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Standard Bank is a financial institution that offers banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions and corporations in Africa and abroad. "Technology is ushering in a new era of innovation for the Financial Services industry, where new digital solutions make the customer experience more personal and convenient. The Salesforce and AWS partnership does exactly this, and is helping Standard Bank to innovate faster and provide greater value for our customers throughout the African region." – Alpheus Mangale, Chief Engineering Officer, Standard Bank Group Salesforce and AWS Partnership Momentum Since 2016, small and medium-sized businesses, startups, and enterprises in every industry, as well as government organizations around the world have been leveraging AWS and Salesforce to deliver business-critical services to their end users. Salesforce already relies on AWS as its primary public cloud provider and AWS also uses Salesforce as its CRM platform. Together, the two companies have launched numerous products that combine services from both providers across phone, digital channels, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data, including Service Cloud Voice, Private Connect, Government Cloud Plus, and Intelligent Document Automation. The expansive new partnership announced today will make it easier for customers to combine capabilities from the world's leading cloud provider and the #1 CRM platforms while minimizing the custom integration code required. AWS and Salesforce continue to make investments across sales, solution architecture, and customer support to ensure a seamless customer experience and drive customer success. The products announced today will be generally available in 2022. To learn more, register for the Salesforce and AWS "What's Ahead for Developers, Admins, and Architects" event on Thursday, June 24 at www.salesforce.com/WhatsAhead. For more information, contact your Salesforce or AWS account manager or see www.salesforce.com/aws or www.aws.amazon.com/featured-partners/salesforce/. About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions around the world, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and 7 more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About SalesforceSalesforce, the global CRM leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to digitally transform and create a 360° view of their customers. For more information about Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), visit: www.salesforce.com. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase Salesforce applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit https://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aws-and-salesforce-announce-expansive-partnership-to-unify-developer-experiences-and-launch-new-intelligent-applications-301318326.html SOURCE Salesforce Steve Mnich, Salesforce, smnich@salesforce.com, Kristin Harlan, AWS, kkharlan@amazon.com

<center>The world's leading cloud provider and the #1 CRM platform are making it easier for developers using both technologies to build and launch customer applications, natively leverage AWS services in Salesforce, and securely connect data and workflows across both Salesforce and AWS</center><center>Customers can innovate faster with pre-built applications that combine AWS and Salesforce Customer 360 - making it easier for organizations to seamlessly deploy AWS's voice, video, and AI services natively with Salesforce business applications</center><div><p>SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), today announced a significant expansion of their global strategic partnership that will make it easy for customers to use the full set of Salesforce and AWS capabilities together to quickly build and deploy powerful new business applications that accelerate digital transformation.</p><p>The partnership will drive customer value through new and enhanced unification between AWS and Salesforce products. Developers will now be able to build and launch custom applications that extend the power of both platforms by connecting Salesforce data and workflows natively into their solutions running on AWS, and make it easy for Salesforce developers to integrate AWS data and workflows into their Salesforce applications. Salesforce will also embed AWS services for voice, video, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) directly in new applications for sales, service, and industry vertical use cases. With these new offerings, customers can purchase out-of-the-box solutions directly from Salesforce and then consume the integrated AWS services on a pay-as-you-go basis.</p><p>"For more than five years, our customers have benefitted from a tight relationship between AWS and Salesforce. Now, we are taking the partnership to the next level by integrating our offerings so developers using both AWS and Salesforce can build unified applications much faster and simpler than ever before,"  said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon Web Services. "With this partnership, we are significantly simplifying developers' lives and empowering them to develop applications however they want, from wherever they want globally, at any scale."</p><p>"This is a milestone partnership for the technology industry, and one that will enable our customers to experience an even more powerful Salesforce Customer 360 and achieve a new level of success in their business," said Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce. "With a more strongly unified Salesforce and AWS platform, our customers around the world can create a single source of truth across sales, service, marketing, and commerce, and achieve success from anywhere."</p><p>Organizations from around the world rely on Salesforce to manage their customer relationships and build new applications leveraging the Salesforce platform, while using AWS for their compute, storage, and database needs along with AWS technologies like Amazon Connect (an omnichannel cloud contact center), Amazon Redshift (a fully managed, petabyte-scale data warehouse service in the cloud), and AWS Lambda (a serverless compute service that enables customers to run code without provisioning or managing servers). Previously, significant custom integration code was often required for customers that wanted to combine AWS and Salesforce capabilities for their applications. These new offerings will enable customers to use AWS and Salesforce services together seamlessly through new, unified platforms. The companies have also collaborated on new low-code tools to help customers innovate and build applications that connect data in real-time between Salesforce applications and AWS services.</p><p>Unifying the Developer Experience</p><ul><li>Create custom business applications faster and easier: New low-code and click-to-launch development tools will accelerate the creation of custom applications, built on top of Salesforce and AWS services. Salesforce's point-and-click development tools will operate directly on data from AWS services like Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) or Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), as if the data were native in Salesforce. </li><li>Unleash the power of customer data with real-time events: By natively connecting AWS's services with the Salesforce platform, real-time data will securely move between the two providers, allowing customers to more easily automate workflow and maintain a single view of the end customer. </li><li>Simplify security, identity and access management: A new guided setup experience will make it easier for customers to bring Salesforce products and AWS services together. Sign into AWS from Salesforce Setup or into Salesforce from the AWS Management Console to simplify service authorization, user identity, security, permissions, and data management and governance between Salesforce and AWS.</li></ul><p>New Intelligent Applications</p><ul><li>Sell, service, and engage smarter from anywhere: Customers will be able to innovate quickly with pre-built out-of-the-box applications and add-ons that leverage AWS services for voice, video, and productivity with AI/ML functionality. For example, customers can activate virtual call centers and empower high-velocity sales teams with Amazon Connect and AWS AI/ML services, pre-integrated into both Sales Cloud and Service Cloud. </li><li>Launch industry-specific customer solutions: Customers will be able to deliver new digital experiences and services to remain ahead of industry disruption by leveraging AWS technologies like Amazon Chime SDK (embedded real-time communication capabilities), Amazon Textract (intelligent data extraction from scanned documents), Amazon Comprehend (natural language processing to uncover information in text), and others directly within Salesforce Industry Clouds. Starting with a telehealth solution, Healthcare customers can deploy an intelligent virtual care platform to deliver personalized patient experiences.</li></ul><p>Customer Quotes</p><p>Novartis is a global healthcare company that uses innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. "The future of medicine and the patient experience are as dependent on technology and innovation as they are on efficiency and speed. Unifying our platforms with Salesforce and AWS, gives us the opportunity to optimize our resources and focus our approach by simplifying the customer and developer experience to innovate faster and ultimately improve patient outcomes. It's how we can reimagine medicine for today and the future." – Victor Bultó, President, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation</p><p>Standard Bank is a financial institution that offers banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions and corporations in Africa and abroad. "Technology is ushering in a new era of innovation for the Financial Services industry, where new digital solutions make the customer experience more personal and convenient. The Salesforce and AWS partnership does exactly this, and is helping Standard Bank to innovate faster and provide greater value for our customers throughout the African region." – Alpheus Mangale, Chief Engineering Officer, Standard Bank Group</p><p>Salesforce and AWS Partnership Momentum</p><p>Since 2016, small and medium-sized businesses, startups, and enterprises in every industry, as well as government organizations around the world have been leveraging AWS and Salesforce to deliver business-critical services to their end users. Salesforce already relies on AWS as its primary public cloud provider and AWS also uses Salesforce as its CRM platform. Together, the two companies have launched numerous products that combine services from both providers across phone, digital channels, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data, including <u>Service Cloud Voice</u>, <u>Private Connect</u>, <u>Government Cloud Plus,</u> and <u>Intelligent Document Automation</u>. The expansive new partnership announced today will make it easier for customers to combine capabilities from the world's leading cloud provider and the #1 CRM platforms while minimizing the custom integration code required.</p><p>AWS and Salesforce continue to make investments across sales, solution architecture, and customer support to ensure a seamless customer experience and drive customer success. The products announced today will be generally available in 2022. To learn more, register for the Salesforce and AWS "What's Ahead for Developers, Admins, and Architects" event on Thursday, June 24 at <u>www.salesforce.com/WhatsAhead</u>. For more information, contact your Salesforce or AWS account manager or see <u>www.salesforce.com/aws</u> or <u>www.aws.amazon.com/featured-partners/salesforce/</u>.</p><p>About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions around the world, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and 7 more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit <u>aws.amazon.com</u>.</p><p>About SalesforceSalesforce, the global CRM leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to digitally transform and create a 360° view of their customers. For more information about Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), visit: <u>www.salesforce.com</u>.</p><p>Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase Salesforce applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit https://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.</p><p>View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aws-and-salesforce-announce-expansive-partnership-to-unify-developer-experiences-and-launch-new-intelligent-applications-301318326.html</p><p>SOURCE Salesforce</p><p>Steve Mnich, Salesforce, smnich@salesforce.com, Kristin Harlan, AWS, kkharlan@amazon.com</p></div>

Amazon Becomes Largest Corporate Buyer of Renewable Energy in the U.S.

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Amazon Becomes Largest Corporate Buyer of Renewable Energy in the U.S.

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Amazon is already the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in Europe and globally, with 232 projects around the world, enough to power 2.5 million U.S. homes Amazon reaches 10 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity and advances its commitment to decarbonizing its business operations and reaching net-zero carbon by 2040 SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 23, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced 14 new renewable energy projects in the U.S., Canada, Finland, and Spain to advance its ambitious goal to power 100% of company activities with renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of the original target of 2030. The new projects bring Amazon's total renewable energy investments to date to 10 gigawatts (GW) of electricity production capacity—enough to power 2.5million U.S. homes. Amazon is now the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the U.S. and the world. The latest utility-scale solar and wind projects will supply renewable energy for Amazon's corporate offices, fulfillment centers, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers that support millions of customers globally. These projects will also help Amazon meet its commitment to produce enough renewable energy to cover the electricity used by all Echo devices in use. These new projects support hundreds of jobs while providing hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in local communities. "We're driving hard to fulfill The Climate Pledge—our commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO. "Our investments in wind and solar energy in the U.S. and around the world send a signal that investing in green technologies is the right thing to do for the planet and citizens—as well as for the long-term success of businesses of all sizes across all industries everywhere." Amazon will now have a total of 232 renewable energy projects globally, including 85 utility-scale wind and solar projects and 147 solar rooftops on facilities and stores worldwide. The 14 new wind and solar projects in the U.S., Canada, Finland, and Spain include: New projects across the U.S.: The 11 U.S.-based projects announced today include Amazon's first solar projects in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania, and additional projects in Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. In total, Amazon has enabled more than 6 GW of renewable energy in the U.S. through 54 projects. Our largest renewable energy project in Canada: Amazon's second renewable energy project in Alberta is a 375-megawatt (MW) solar farm—which is also the largest in the country. When it comes online in 2022, the solar farm will bring Amazon's capacity in Canada to more than 1 million megawatt hours (MWh), enough to power more than 100,000 Canadian homes. Our first renewable energy project in Finland: Amazon's first project in Finland is a 52-MW wind farm located near the country's west coast. The project is expected to begin producing energy in 2022. Additional investments in Spain: Amazon's fifth solar project in Spain will generate 152 MW when it begins contributing power to the grid in 2023, bringing total capacity in the country to more than 520 MW. To see Amazon's renewable energy projects around the world, visit our interactive map. "Amazon's commitment to clean energy is highly commendable, and it is the type of investment that we need to see more of to meet the world's critical energy and climate needs," said Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). "It is becoming increasingly clear that corporations such as Amazon see solar and other renewable resources as the path forward to meet their energy and business needs, and we stand ready to support Amazon and other companies of all sizes in their decisions to go solar." "A new level of ambition across the private sector is necessary to accelerate decarbonization of the power system. Amazon's leadership in investing and adopting renewable energy around the world paves the way for new innovation, and the ability to scale at the pace needed to address the real threats to the planet, people, and businesses posed by climate change," said Miranda Ballentine, CEO of Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA). "With an impressive 10 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity now in its portfolio, and a path to reach its 100% renewable energy target five years ahead of schedule, Amazon continues to walk the walk when it comes to corporate clean energy leadership," said Gregory Wetstone, president and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). "The renewable projects the company announced today will provide communities with good-paying jobs and the affordable, pollution-free power we need to combat the climate crisis." Amazon and Global Optimism co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019, a commitment to reach the Paris Agreement 10 years early and be net-zero carbon by 2040. The Pledge now has 108 signatories, including IBM, Unilever, PepsiCo, Visa, Verizon, Siemens, Microsoft, and Best Buy. To reach its goal, Amazon will continue to reduce emissions across its operations by taking real business actions and establishing a path to power its operations with 100% renewable energy, five years ahead of the company's original target of 2030; delivering its Shipment Zero vision to make all shipments net-zero carbon, with 50% net-zero carbon by 2030; purchasing 100,000 electric delivery vehicles, the largest order ever of electric delivery vehicles; and by investing $2 billion in the development of decarbonizing services and solutions through the Climate Pledge Fund. For more information, visit https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/. About Amazon  Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Amazon Web Services For 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. 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<p><em>Amazon is already the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in Europe and globally, with 232 projects around the world, enough to power 2.5 million U.S. homes</em></p><p><em>Amazon reaches 10 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity and advances its commitment to decarbonizing its business operations and reaching net-zero carbon by 2040</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 23, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced 14 new renewable energy projects in the U.S., Canada, Finland, and Spain to advance its ambitious goal to power 100% of company activities with renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of the original target of 2030. The new projects bring Amazon's total renewable energy investments to date to 10 gigawatts (GW) of electricity production capacity—enough to power 2.5million U.S. homes. Amazon is now the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the U.S. and the world.</p><p>The latest utility-scale solar and wind projects will supply renewable energy for Amazon's corporate offices, fulfillment centers, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers that support millions of customers globally. These projects will also help Amazon meet its commitment to produce enough renewable energy to cover the electricity used by all Echo devices in use. These new projects support hundreds of jobs while providing hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in local communities.</p><p>"We're driving hard to fulfill The Climate Pledge—our commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO. "Our investments in wind and solar energy in the U.S. and around the world send a signal that investing in green technologies is the right thing to do for the planet and citizens—as well as for the long-term success of businesses of all sizes across all industries everywhere."</p><p>Amazon will now have a total of 232 renewable energy projects globally, including 85 utility-scale wind and solar projects and 147 solar rooftops on facilities and stores worldwide. The 14 new wind and solar projects in the U.S., Canada, Finland, and Spain include:</p><ul><li>New projects across the U.S.: The 11 U.S.-based projects announced today include Amazon's first solar projects in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania, and additional projects in Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. In total, Amazon has enabled more than 6 GW of renewable energy in the U.S. through 54 projects.</li><li>Our largest renewable energy project in Canada: Amazon's second renewable energy project in Alberta is a 375-megawatt (MW) solar farm—which is also the largest in the country. When it comes online in 2022, the solar farm will bring Amazon's capacity in Canada to more than 1 million megawatt hours (MWh), enough to power more than 100,000 Canadian homes.</li><li>Our first renewable energy project in Finland: Amazon's first project in Finland is a 52-MW wind farm located near the country's west coast. The project is expected to begin producing energy in 2022.</li><li>Additional investments in Spain: Amazon's fifth solar project in Spain will generate 152 MW when it begins contributing power to the grid in 2023, bringing total capacity in the country to more than 520 MW.</li></ul><p>To see Amazon's renewable energy projects around the world, visit our interactive map.</p><p>"Amazon's commitment to clean energy is highly commendable, and it is the type of investment that we need to see more of to meet the world's critical energy and climate needs," said Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). "It is becoming increasingly clear that corporations such as Amazon see solar and other renewable resources as the path forward to meet their energy and business needs, and we stand ready to support Amazon and other companies of all sizes in their decisions to go solar."</p><p>"A new level of ambition across the private sector is necessary to accelerate decarbonization of the power system. Amazon's leadership in investing and adopting renewable energy around the world paves the way for new innovation, and the ability to scale at the pace needed to address the real threats to the planet, people, and businesses posed by climate change," said Miranda Ballentine, CEO of Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA).</p><p>"With an impressive 10 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity now in its portfolio, and a path to reach its 100% renewable energy target five years ahead of schedule, Amazon continues to walk the walk when it comes to corporate clean energy leadership," said Gregory Wetstone, president and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). "The renewable projects the company announced today will provide communities with good-paying jobs and the affordable, pollution-free power we need to combat the climate crisis."</p><p>Amazon and Global Optimism co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019, a commitment to reach the Paris Agreement 10 years early and be net-zero carbon by 2040. The Pledge now has 108 signatories, including IBM, Unilever, PepsiCo, Visa, Verizon, Siemens, Microsoft, and Best Buy. To reach its goal, Amazon will continue to reduce emissions across its operations by taking real business actions and establishing a path to power its operations with 100% renewable energy, five years ahead of the company's original target of 2030; delivering its Shipment Zero vision to make all shipments net-zero carbon, with 50% net-zero carbon by 2030; purchasing 100,000 electric delivery vehicles, the largest order ever of electric delivery vehicles; and by investing $2 billion in the development of decarbonizing services and solutions through the Climate Pledge Fund. For more information, visit https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/.</p><p>About Amazon </p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623005093/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Recognizes Computer Science Educators with 2021 Teacher of the Year Award

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Amazon Recognizes Computer Science Educators with 2021 Teacher of the Year Award

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Ten educators named Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year among thousands of eligible applicants for their outstanding work to promote diversity and inclusion in computer science and beyond. SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 21, 2021-- Amazon (Nasdaq:AMZN) is thrilled to announce the 2021 class of Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award recipients. Each year, Amazon recognizes ten dynamic teachers for their work to inspire students from underserved and historically underrepresented communities to pursue careers in computer science and robotics. The following educators are this year's recipients: Mark Ahrens, Texas High School, Texarkana, TX Cesar Barreto, Explorations Academy, Bronx, NY Sheena Birgans-Wright, Prairie-Hills Junior High School, Markham, IL Harold Brown, Newark Collegiate Academy, Newark, NJ Melissa Collins, John P. Freeman Optional School, Memphis, TN Christopher Hatten, KIPP Central City Academy, New Orleans, LA Lorand Incze, Alisal High School, Salinas, CA Terry Laesser, Melvindale High School, Melvindale, MI Aris Pangilinan, Cardozo Education Campus, Washington, D.C. Michelle Pierce, Mallard Creek STEM Academy, Charlotte, NC "It has been an especially difficult year for teachers, so we are excited to recognize their hard work and commitment to their students' successes," said Victor Reinoso, Global Director, Amazon Future Engineer, Amazon in the Community. "The Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award recipients work diligently to help students in underserved and underrepresented communities build life-changing skills to propel their futures in computer science. We celebrate their tireless efforts to increase access to technology and computer literacy in their classrooms and beyond." Recipients were chosen based on a variety of criteria, including a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within computer science education, a recommendation from a school administrator, and compelling, personal anecdotes about their schools and students. Scholarship America reviewed the applications and selected the ten award recipients. Teachers learned of the honor when their principals and fellow colleagues surprised them with an Amazon box filled with Amazon Future Engineer swag. Each of the award-winning teachers received a prize package valued at more than $30,000, which includes $25,000 to expand computer science and/or robotics education at their respective schools, as well as a $5,000 cash award for each educator to celebrate their exemplary work with students. "Receiving this award meant the hard work and dedication that I have devoted to students paid off for them. I introduced my students to coding because I understand we live in a digital age and our children are our future," said Dr. Melissa Collins, computer science teacher at John P. Freeman Optional School. "We have to work with our future generation so they can help change the narrative and become STEM professionals who help motivate and encourage other students." Amazon Future Engineer is a childhood-to-career computer science education program intended to inspire and educate millions of students globally, including hundreds of thousands of students in the U.S. each year. Students explore computer science through school curriculum and project-based learning, using code to make music, program robots, and solve problems. Amazon Future Engineer also awards 100 students each year with four-year, $40,000 scholarships and paid internships at Amazon. Now in its second year, the Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award program is part of Amazon's commitment to STEM and computer science education. For 2021, Amazon has a goal to reach 1.6 million students from historically underrepresented communities globally through Amazon Future Engineer with real-world-inspired virtual and hands-on computer science project learning. The program is currently available in the U.S., U.K., France, and Canada. Computer science is the fastest-growing profession within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field, but only 8% of STEM graduates earn a computer science degree, with a small percentage from underrepresented communities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the market for computer science professionals will grow 11% between 2019 and 2029, much faster than the average for all other occupations. Learn more about a few of our 2021 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award recipients at About Amazon. If you or someone you know would like to be considered for this honor, sign up for an email reminder to apply this fall for the Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210621005419/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Ten educators named Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year among thousands of eligible applicants for their outstanding work to promote diversity and inclusion in computer science and beyond.</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 21, 2021-- Amazon (Nasdaq:AMZN) is thrilled to announce the 2021 class of Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award recipients. Each year, Amazon recognizes ten dynamic teachers for their work to inspire students from underserved and historically underrepresented communities to pursue careers in computer science and robotics. The following educators are this year's recipients:</p><ul><li>Mark Ahrens, Texas High School, Texarkana, TX</li><li>Cesar Barreto, Explorations Academy, Bronx, NY</li><li>Sheena Birgans-Wright, Prairie-Hills Junior High School, Markham, IL</li><li>Harold Brown, Newark Collegiate Academy, Newark, NJ</li><li>Melissa Collins, John P. Freeman Optional School, Memphis, TN</li><li>Christopher Hatten, KIPP Central City Academy, New Orleans, LA</li><li>Lorand Incze, Alisal High School, Salinas, CA</li><li>Terry Laesser, Melvindale High School, Melvindale, MI</li><li>Aris Pangilinan, Cardozo Education Campus, Washington, D.C.</li><li>Michelle Pierce, Mallard Creek STEM Academy, Charlotte, NC</li></ul><p>"It has been an especially difficult year for teachers, so we are excited to recognize their hard work and commitment to their students' successes," said Victor Reinoso, Global Director, Amazon Future Engineer, Amazon in the Community. "The Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award recipients work diligently to help students in underserved and underrepresented communities build life-changing skills to propel their futures in computer science. We celebrate their tireless efforts to increase access to technology and computer literacy in their classrooms and beyond."</p><p>Recipients were chosen based on a variety of criteria, including a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within computer science education, a recommendation from a school administrator, and compelling, personal anecdotes about their schools and students. Scholarship America reviewed the applications and selected the ten award recipients.</p><p>Teachers learned of the honor when their principals and fellow colleagues surprised them with an Amazon box filled with Amazon Future Engineer swag. Each of the award-winning teachers received a prize package valued at more than $30,000, which includes $25,000 to expand computer science and/or robotics education at their respective schools, as well as a $5,000 cash award for each educator to celebrate their exemplary work with students.</p><p>"Receiving this award meant the hard work and dedication that I have devoted to students paid off for them. I introduced my students to coding because I understand we live in a digital age and our children are our future," said Dr. Melissa Collins, computer science teacher at John P. Freeman Optional School. "We have to work with our future generation so they can help change the narrative and become STEM professionals who help motivate and encourage other students."</p><p>Amazon Future Engineer is a childhood-to-career computer science education program intended to inspire and educate millions of students globally, including hundreds of thousands of students in the U.S. each year. Students explore computer science through school curriculum and project-based learning, using code to make music, program robots, and solve problems. Amazon Future Engineer also awards 100 students each year with four-year, $40,000 scholarships and paid internships at Amazon. Now in its second year, the Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award program is part of Amazon's commitment to STEM and computer science education. For 2021, Amazon has a goal to reach 1.6 million students from historically underrepresented communities globally through Amazon Future Engineer with real-world-inspired virtual and hands-on computer science project learning. The program is currently available in the U.S., U.K., France, and Canada.</p><p>Computer science is the fastest-growing profession within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field, but only 8% of STEM graduates earn a computer science degree, with a small percentage from underrepresented communities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the market for computer science professionals will grow 11% between 2019 and 2029, much faster than the average for all other occupations.</p><p>Learn more about a few of our 2021 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award recipients at About Amazon.</p><p>If you or someone you know would like to be considered for this honor, sign up for an email reminder to apply this fall for the Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210621005419/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Ferrari Selects AWS as its Official Cloud Provider to Power Innovation on the Road and Track

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Ferrari Selects AWS as its Official Cloud Provider to Power Innovation on the Road and Track

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Leading global manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sports cars will leverage AWS machine learning, analytics, and compute capabilities to accelerate innovation across its road cars department, GT Competitions, Ferrari Challenge, and FORMULA 1 team Scuderia Ferrari As part of the partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, the AWS logo will debut on the team's car and drivers' apparel this weekend at the French Grand Prix and beyond Companies will develop a new, AWS-powered digital engagement platform for fans of Scuderia Ferrari, offering immersive, personalized content from the track SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 18, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that it has entered into an agreement with Ferrari S.p.A. to become their Official Cloud, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence Provider. Together, the companies will accelerate the pace of innovation across the entire Ferrari organization, including their road cars department, GT Competitions, the Ferrari Challenge, and the Scuderia Ferrari FORMULA 1 (F1) team. Ferrari will use AWS's breadth and depth of services and proven global infrastructure, including the AWS Europe (Milan) region, to streamline design and testing of its cars, giving customers the most exciting driving experiences possible. In addition, Scuderia Ferrari will leverage AWS to launch a digital fan engagement platform, via its mobile app, to engage hundreds of millions of fans worldwide with exclusive, personalized content. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210617005933/en/ Ferrari Selects AWS as its Official Cloud Provider to Power Innovation on the Road and Track. (Photo: Business Wire) "Ferrari and AWS both represent excellence in their fields. As our Official Cloud Provider, I firmly believe AWS will enable our company to become a data-driven organization that uses the power of technology to improve our products, increase engagement with Ferrari enthusiasts worldwide, and deliver continuously more exciting driving experiences," said Mattia Binotto, Principal of Scuderia Ferrari. "We chose AWS because of their relentless focus on innovation, unmatched portfolio of capabilities, and proven experience supporting partners in the automotive and sports industries. Throughout our storied history, Ferrari has had racing and innovation at our core, and now we look forward to applying AWS machine learning, advanced analytics, and high performance computing across the company to deliver deeper insights and even more powerful cars." As a manufacturer of some of the world's highest-performing cars, Ferrari will rely on AWS's advanced analytics, machine learning, compute, storage, and database capabilities to rapidly achieve insights into car design and performance on the road and track. Ferrari will leverage Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), with a range of specialized instance types for efficient high performance computing (HPC), to run complex simulations that test car performance under a wide variety of driving conditions and racing scenarios. As part of this work, Ferrari will use AWS Graviton2-based instances—which consistently deliver up to 40% better price performance over comparable current generation x86-based instances. Further, by tapping into the virtually unlimited scale of AWS HPC resources, Ferrari can run thousands of simulations concurrently to gain insights far faster than ever before possible running simulations in an on-premises environment. As a result, the company's engineers can pursue an agile approach to experimentation with new designs and strategies to accelerate their pace of innovation. As Ferrari moves from simulation to assembly of its new road vehicle prototypes, it will apply AWS analytics and Amazon SageMaker (AWS's service that helps developers and data scientists build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly in the cloud and at the edge) to inform testing and gain deeper insights into how its parts and cars perform under real world conditions. To support this work and its simulations, Ferrari will build a data lake with Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and use AWS Lake Formation to quickly and securely gather, catalog, and clean hundreds of petabytes of data. Ferrari will examine factors that impact car performance and driver handling, such as engine temperature at different vehicle speeds, vehicle vibration patterns on different road surfaces, and suspension loads that affect how the vehicle grips the road. Using AWS services to gain a holistic view of car performance, Ferrari can deliver their customers driving experiences that are more thrilling, but also safer and more reliable. Ferrari will also leverage AWS to make it easier for current and prospective customers to build, purchase, and maintain their cars. Using Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) and Amazon DynamoDB (AWS's fully managed key-value database), Ferrari will be able to quickly create, deploy, and scale improved digital experiences such as the Ferrari Car Configurator. Consumers can use the Configurator to custom-build their car and then immerse themselves in it using high-resolution 2D and 3D visualizations. AWS will also power Ferrari's Vehicle Information Hub that centralizes and manages customers' car information, providing them with proactive, personalized information related to servicing and maintenance. In addition, for F1 racing fans, Scuderia Ferrari will use AWS compute, containers, and media services to power a new digital fan engagement platform via its mobile app that will inform, educate, and entertain their fans. Upon creating customized profiles, fans will receive exclusive content such as virtual access to the Scuderia Ferrari garage and hospitality suite on race days. Moving forward, Ferrari plans to build virtual and augmented reality experiences on AWS that bring fans into the garage to interact with drivers and team personnel. Ferrari will also build a virtual fan community among the app's millions of users and engage fans with app-based quizzes on race days. "AWS offers iconic global brands like Ferrari the breadth of services, insights, and agility they need to remain leaders in their fields through innovation and deepen their connections to loyal customers and fans," said Matt Garman, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Amazon Web Services, Inc. "Ferrari can rely on AWS to help them take driving and racing to the next level, while generating fresh excitement among their global community through more personalization and new digital experiences. What's more, as their Official Cloud Provider, we look forward to helping Scuderia Ferrari maintain their record as the world's greatest racing team." For more information about AWS's work with Scuderia Ferrari, please visit www.aws.amazon.com/sports. About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210617005933/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services

<p><em>Leading global manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sports cars will leverage AWS machine learning, analytics, and compute capabilities to accelerate innovation across its road cars department, GT Competitions, Ferrari Challenge, and FORMULA 1 team Scuderia Ferrari</em></p><p><em>As part of the partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, the AWS logo will debut on the team's car and drivers' apparel this weekend at the French Grand Prix and beyond</em></p><p><em>Companies will develop a new, AWS-powered digital engagement platform for fans of Scuderia Ferrari, offering immersive, personalized content from the track</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 18, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that it has entered into an agreement with Ferrari S.p.A. to become their Official Cloud, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence Provider. Together, the companies will accelerate the pace of innovation across the entire Ferrari organization, including their road cars department, GT Competitions, the Ferrari Challenge, and the Scuderia Ferrari FORMULA 1 (F1) team. Ferrari will use AWS's breadth and depth of services and proven global infrastructure, including the AWS Europe (Milan) region, to streamline design and testing of its cars, giving customers the most exciting driving experiences possible. In addition, Scuderia Ferrari will leverage AWS to launch a digital fan engagement platform, via its mobile app, to engage hundreds of millions of fans worldwide with exclusive, personalized content.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210617005933/en/</p><div><p>Ferrari Selects AWS as its Official Cloud Provider to Power Innovation on the Road and Track. (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>"Ferrari and AWS both represent excellence in their fields. As our Official Cloud Provider, I firmly believe AWS will enable our company to become a data-driven organization that uses the power of technology to improve our products, increase engagement with Ferrari enthusiasts worldwide, and deliver continuously more exciting driving experiences," said Mattia Binotto, Principal of Scuderia Ferrari. "We chose AWS because of their relentless focus on innovation, unmatched portfolio of capabilities, and proven experience supporting partners in the automotive and sports industries. Throughout our storied history, Ferrari has had racing and innovation at our core, and now we look forward to applying AWS machine learning, advanced analytics, and high performance computing across the company to deliver deeper insights and even more powerful cars."</p><p>As a manufacturer of some of the world's highest-performing cars, Ferrari will rely on AWS's advanced analytics, machine learning, compute, storage, and database capabilities to rapidly achieve insights into car design and performance on the road and track. Ferrari will leverage Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), with a range of specialized instance types for efficient high performance computing (HPC), to run complex simulations that test car performance under a wide variety of driving conditions and racing scenarios. As part of this work, Ferrari will use AWS Graviton2-based instances—which consistently deliver up to 40% better price performance over comparable current generation x86-based instances. Further, by tapping into the virtually unlimited scale of AWS HPC resources, Ferrari can run thousands of simulations concurrently to gain insights far faster than ever before possible running simulations in an on-premises environment. As a result, the company's engineers can pursue an agile approach to experimentation with new designs and strategies to accelerate their pace of innovation.</p><p>As Ferrari moves from simulation to assembly of its new road vehicle prototypes, it will apply AWS analytics and Amazon SageMaker (AWS's service that helps developers and data scientists build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly in the cloud and at the edge) to inform testing and gain deeper insights into how its parts and cars perform under real world conditions. To support this work and its simulations, Ferrari will build a data lake with Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and use AWS Lake Formation to quickly and securely gather, catalog, and clean hundreds of petabytes of data. Ferrari will examine factors that impact car performance and driver handling, such as engine temperature at different vehicle speeds, vehicle vibration patterns on different road surfaces, and suspension loads that affect how the vehicle grips the road. Using AWS services to gain a holistic view of car performance, Ferrari can deliver their customers driving experiences that are more thrilling, but also safer and more reliable.</p><p>Ferrari will also leverage AWS to make it easier for current and prospective customers to build, purchase, and maintain their cars. Using Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) and Amazon DynamoDB (AWS's fully managed key-value database), Ferrari will be able to quickly create, deploy, and scale improved digital experiences such as the Ferrari Car Configurator. Consumers can use the Configurator to custom-build their car and then immerse themselves in it using high-resolution 2D and 3D visualizations. AWS will also power Ferrari's Vehicle Information Hub that centralizes and manages customers' car information, providing them with proactive, personalized information related to servicing and maintenance.</p><p>In addition, for F1 racing fans, Scuderia Ferrari will use AWS compute, containers, and media services to power a new digital fan engagement platform via its mobile app that will inform, educate, and entertain their fans. Upon creating customized profiles, fans will receive exclusive content such as virtual access to the Scuderia Ferrari garage and hospitality suite on race days. Moving forward, Ferrari plans to build virtual and augmented reality experiences on AWS that bring fans into the garage to interact with drivers and team personnel. Ferrari will also build a virtual fan community among the app's millions of users and engage fans with app-based quizzes on race days.</p><p>"AWS offers iconic global brands like Ferrari the breadth of services, insights, and agility they need to remain leaders in their fields through innovation and deepen their connections to loyal customers and fans," said Matt Garman, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Amazon Web Services, Inc. "Ferrari can rely on AWS to help them take driving and racing to the next level, while generating fresh excitement among their global community through more personalization and new digital experiences. What's more, as their Official Cloud Provider, we look forward to helping Scuderia Ferrari maintain their record as the world's greatest racing team."</p><p>For more information about AWS's work with Scuderia Ferrari, please visit www.aws.amazon.com/sports.</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210617005933/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services</p>

Prime Day Deals Preview: Two Days, More Than 2 Million Deals, Starting June 21

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Prime Day Deals Preview: Two Days, More Than 2 Million Deals, Starting June 21

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Prime Day starts at 12 a.m. PDT on June 21, offering 48 hours of epic savings and more than 2 million deals Save up to 40% on Graco baby products, up to 40% on select C9 Champion apparel, 50% on 23andMe Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service Kit, 40% on select Sony and JBL headphones, and $10 when you spend $40 or more on select DEWALT tools Prime members can score huge savings from top brands including HP, Revlon, Columbia, LEGO, Bissell, and Amazon Devices Teachers, students, and parents can save on Back-to-School shopping with Prime Day deals on top brands including Crayola and Stasher through Amazon's Back-to-School storefront starting today SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN) —Amazon is releasing details today about some of the 2 million deals available for Prime members in 20 countries on Prime Day. The savings extravaganza has more deals than any Prime Day before and will start on June 21 at 12 a.m. PDT (3 a.m. EDT). Prime Day will feature something for everyone—from tech lovers and fashionistas to college students and even pets, giving Prime members everything they need for a summer of fun. Not a Prime member yet? Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/primeday to participate in Prime Day, get access to fast and free shipping, and enjoy entertainment benefits like Prime Video, Prime Music, and more. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616006025/en/ (Graphic: Business Wire) Prime Day Deals Preview Prime Day 2021 will feature the largest number of deals in the shopping event's 7-year history. Additionally, Prime members will once again be able to shop featured lightning deals, which offer jaw-dropping prices on top-tier brands, categories, and products. Deals could sell out fast; check back frequently to find new deals launching throughout the full 48 hours of Prime Day. Find a preview of Prime Day deals below. Electronics: Save on select HP products and select laptops, desktops, and monitors from brands like Acer, ASUS, and LG. Additionally, save up to 40% on Amazon Basics electronics, 40% on select Sony and JBL headphones, up to 20% on 4K TVs from top brands, and 25% on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Mario and Luigi editions from Nintendo. Smart Home: Save 38% on a bundle featuring the latest smart lock from August, the Smart Lock Pro, and a 3rd Gen Echo Dot and 30% on select smart home devices from TP Link, Sengled, GE, Sylvania, and more. Amazon Devices: Save up to 50% off Amazon Fire TV devices including the Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote ($24.99); 30% on Luna Controller ($48.99); up to 70% on Echo devices including Echo Show 8, 2nd Gen ($94.99) and Echo Auto ($14.99); up to 50% on Fire tablets and accessory bundles including the all-new Fire HD 10 ($79.99) and Fire HD 8 Kids ($69.99); up to 40% on Ring devices including Ring Video Doorbell Wired ($44.99) and Ring Alarm 5-piece kit ($119.99); up to 40% off Kindle devices including the Kindle Paperwhite ($79.99) and Kindle Kids Edition ($64.99); over 40% off Blink devices including Blink Mini ($19.99); 35% off eero devices including the Amazon eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system three pack ($181) and 30% off the Amazon Halo Band ($69.99). Small Business: Save on sustainable and reusable food wraps from Bee's Wrap, blankets, mattress protectors, pads, and toppers from Bare Home, Zest Tea products on premium energy hot tea, Finer Form for gym equipment such as multi-functional weight bench, and Wildflower Honey Fire Cider Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Tonics. More deals from small businesses can be found at amazon.com/supportsmall. Amazon Handmade: Save up to 20% on select Handmade home décor, jewelry and beauty, including Spa Day Candle from Sweet Water Décor, Citrus Spa Day Gift Set from Lizush, and Teakwood & Tobacco Reed Diffuser from Lorenzen Candle Co. Amazon Launchpad: Save up to 40% on the Facetory Collection Facial Mask Set and 30% on the Tertill Weeding Robot. Fashion: Save up to 40% on select active and lounge styles from Shopbop, including Honeydew Intimates, Splits59, and Beyond Yoga, up to 20% on select styles from The Drop, and up to 40% on select C9 Champion apparel. Additionally, save on select Columbia sportswear and select men's and women's fashion from Amazon brands. Beauty and Wellness: Save on premium beauty products along with hair tools from Revlon, Hot Tools, and more. Additionally, save 50% on 23andMe Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service Kit. Baby: Save up to 30% on baby diapers, wipes, and more from Amazon brands Mama Bear and Solimo and up to 40% on Graco baby products. Kitchen: Save on select SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker bundles, Hestan ProBond Collection Cookware Sets, Stasher Reusable Storage, Dash Chef Series Immersion Hand Blenders, and up to 40% on kitchen products from Amazon Basics. Home: Save on select rugs from Safavieh and nuLOOM, mattresses from Malouf, air purifiers and vacuums from Bissell, and air purifiers from BlueAir. Additionally, save up to 40% home essentials from Amazon Basics. Furniture: Save up to 40% on furniture from Amazon brands including Rivet, Stone & Beam and Amazon Basics. Lawn and Garden: Save 20% on select Outland Living fire tables and fire bowls, select Cuisinart smokers and accessories, and Bestway inflatable spas. Pets: Save up to 40% on pet food, treats, and essentials from Amazon brands Wag, Kitzy, and Amazon Basics. Tools: Save $50 when you spend $200 or more on select BOSCH tools, $10 when you spend $50 or more on select BLACK+DECKER tools, and $10 when you spend $40 or more on select DEWALT tools. Sports & Outdoors: Save 20% on Bowflex exercise equipment and Schwinn exercise machines, up to 40% on fitness products from Amazon Basics, and 30% on Under Armour for the Family. Additionally, save on Coleman, Marmot, and ExOfficio outdoor gear, CamelBak water bottles and accessories, and Columbia Sportswear. Automotive: Save 20% on select Schumacher automotive products and Cooper tires. Toys: Save on building sets from LEGO, Playmobil, and Magna-Tiles and toys from Barbie, Fisher-Price, NERF, Melissa & Doug, Little Tikes, and more. Whole Foods Market: Deals throughout the store from 6/16-6/22 on exclusive new seasonal items including Whole Foods Market Summer Sunset Pie (25% off), Whole Foods Market Heirloom Caprese Pizza ($10), and Butterfly Berry Lemonade ($1) plus favorites like single-serve mochi (buy one, get one free), beef rib steaks ($11.99/lb.), Chilean sea bass (25% off), and reusable water bottles (30% off). Amazon Music: Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get our best deal ever—four months of the premium subscription service free, with unlimited access to more than 75 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months of the premium subscription service free. Prime Video: Enjoy a selection of titles to rent or buy at up to 50% off. And for a limited time, customers will be able to subscribe to select channels for $0.99 per month for up to two months if they are not already subscribed. Only pay for the channels you want and cancel anytime. A full list of Prime Video deals, including the offer window for each, can be found at amazon.com/primememberdeals. Kindle Unlimited: Prime members who are new to Kindle Unlimited get four months free with a new subscription. Kindle Unlimited readers can read as much as they want from an ever-growing selection of over 2 million eBooks, thousands of audiobooks, comics, short reads, and magazines, including blockbuster titles like The Hunger Games trilogy, The Other Emily by Dean Koontz, Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh, In Her Tracks by Robert Dugoni, and Take the Lead by Jessica Simpson. Find out more at amazon.com/ku. Amazon Explore: Prime members get 50% off all interactive live streamed experiences from Amazon Explore this Prime Day. Visit wildcats in Costa Rica, take a rickshaw ride in Tokyo, shop handmade crafts from a family-owned shop in Florence, and learn new skills from cooking to crafts with experts around the world. Amazon Explore is a great way for customers to have fun and support local businesses with instant, on-the-spot shopping. Prime Day Kick-Starts Heading Back to School with a Smile Just in time for Prime Day, Amazon launches its Back-to-School and Off-to-College storefronts where parents, students, and educators can discover classroom essentials from the latest fall fashions and dorm room décor to must-have school supplies, all in one convenient location. Prime members can find incredible savings and low prices on a wide selection of products including laptops, backpacks, clothing and more. Amazon serves as a one-stop shop with everything students need to get ready for school, whether they're heading off to their first day of pre-school or final semester of college. Visit amazon.com/backtoschool and amazon.com/offtocollege to learn more. Save Ahead of Prime Day In addition to the over 2 million deals available on Prime Day, members can get exclusive offers and deals right now. Shop Small Businesses: Through Sunday, June 20, Amazon will offer a $10 credit to use on Prime Day to members who spend $10 on products from select U.S.-based small business brands and products in Amazon's store, including products from Amazon Handmade and Amazon Launchpad. Visit amazon.com/supportsmall to discover small businesses and start shopping. Just say, Alexa, shop small business to shop using your Echo device. Alexa, order an Echo Dot: Starting June 18 at noon PDT, members can get early access to select deals by shopping with Alexa in the Amazon app or on an Echo device. Ways to Shop this Prime Day Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card: Prime members get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Additionally, U.S. Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will earn 6% back on Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market purchases. Amazon Prime Store Card: U.S. Amazon Prime Store Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will earn 6% back on Amazon.com purchases. Amazon Business Prime American Express Card: U.S. Amazon Business Prime American Express Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will earn 6% back on Amazon Business and Amazon.com purchases. Amazon Gift Cards: Prime members can get a $10 Amazon.com promo credit with the purchase of $40 in Amazon.com Gift Cards while supplies last. Visit amazon.com/giftcardspd21 to learn more. Go In-Store: Customers can find in-store deals by visiting Amazon's physical retail locations, including Whole Foods Market, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, Amazon Pop Up, Amazon Go, and Amazon Fresh. Prime Wardrobe: Customers save $15 when they keep $100 worth of items with their first Prime Wardrobe order—terms and conditions apply. Explore the most popular try before you buy products at amazon.com/pd21primewardrobe. Amazon Kids Gift Guide: New this Prime Day, customers can easily discover and shop toys and gifts for kids on amazon.com/kidsgiftguide. Amazon's Kids Gift Guide features products from popular brands, and customers can browse gifts by age, category, brand, and deals making gift giving more fun and convenient. Amazon Live: Watch Amazon Live throughout Prime Day to see product demonstrations and try-on hauls, hear directly from hundreds of creators, and shop can't-miss deals the minute they go live. Amazon Live is bringing a non-stop celebration to Prime Day with live chat, celebrity cameos, exclusive content such as a sneak peek from Prime Video's Making the Cut, and deal reveals, including exciting deals revealed first via Amazon Live. Viewers can easily shop the featured products and brands through a carousel that updates in real-time. To watch, visit amazon.com/primeday, or download the Amazon Live Shopping app on Fire TV. Ready to start shopping? Watch amazon.com/live for live demos of all the early Prime Day deals. AmazonSmile: Customers can simultaneously shop and support charities. Customers visitingsmile.amazon.com find the exact same Amazon experience—amazing deals, wide selection, fast and free delivery options—with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of the customer's choice. Customers can now shop AmazonSmile on the latest version of the Amazon app on their mobile phone. Just open the app, navigate to Settings in the main menu (☰), tap on "AmazonSmile," select the charity, and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile. Visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more. Amazon.com in Spanish: Customers can visit amazon.com/espanol or use the Amazon app to shop, browse, search for millions of products, read reviews, view their carts, and place orders in Spanish. On the Amazon app customers can go to Settings and tap on "Country and Language" to select Spanish. Amazon.com in Spanish gives customers the same convenient shopping experience in their preferred language on any device. Climate Pledge Friendly: Customers can discover and shop for more sustainable products as part of our Climate Pledge Friendly program. Get details at amazon.com/ClimatePledgeFriendly. Amazon Coupons: Discover more ways to save with Amazon Coupons. Find discounts on everyday essentials, electronics, clothing, and more. Simply clip the coupon and the discount will be applied at checkout. Explore the most popular coupons on amazon.com/coupons. Every Day Made Better with Prime Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. 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<p><em>Prime Day starts at 12 a.m. PDT on June 21, offering 48 hours of epic savings and more than 2 million deals</em></p><p><em>Save up to 40% on Graco baby products, up to 40% on select C9 Champion apparel, 50% on 23andMe Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service Kit,</em> <em>40% on select Sony and JBL headphones, and $10 when you spend $40 or more on select DEWALT tools</em></p><p><em>Prime members can score huge savings from top brands including HP, Revlon, Columbia, LEGO, Bissell, and Amazon Devices</em></p><p><em>Teachers, students, and parents can save on Back-to-School shopping with Prime Day deals on top brands including Crayola and Stasher through Amazon's Back-to-School storefront starting today</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN) —Amazon is releasing details today about some of the 2 million deals available for Prime members in 20 countries on Prime Day. The savings extravaganza has more deals than any Prime Day before and will start on June 21 at 12 a.m. PDT (3 a.m. EDT). Prime Day will feature something for everyone—from tech lovers and fashionistas to college students and even pets, giving Prime members everything they need for a summer of fun. Not a Prime member yet? Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/primeday to participate in Prime Day, get access to fast and free shipping, and enjoy entertainment benefits like Prime Video, Prime Music, and more.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616006025/en/</p><div><p>(Graphic: Business Wire)</p></div><p>Prime Day Deals Preview</p><p>Prime Day 2021 will feature the largest number of deals in the shopping event's 7-year history. Additionally, Prime members will once again be able to shop featured lightning deals, which offer jaw-dropping prices on top-tier brands, categories, and products. Deals could sell out fast; check back frequently to find new deals launching throughout the full 48 hours of Prime Day.</p><p>Find a preview of Prime Day deals below.</p><ul><li>Electronics: Save on select HP products and select laptops, desktops, and monitors from brands like Acer, ASUS, and LG. Additionally, save up to 40% on Amazon Basics electronics, 40% on select Sony and JBL headphones, up to 20% on 4K TVs from top brands, and 25% on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Mario and Luigi editions from Nintendo.</li><li>Smart Home: Save 38% on a bundle featuring the latest smart lock from August, the Smart Lock Pro, and a 3^rd Gen Echo Dot and 30% on select smart home devices from TP Link, Sengled, GE, Sylvania, and more.</li><li>Amazon Devices: Save up to 50% off Amazon Fire TV devices including the Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote ($24.99); 30% on Luna Controller ($48.99); up to 70% on Echo devices including Echo Show 8, 2nd Gen ($94.99) and Echo Auto ($14.99); up to 50% on Fire tablets and accessory bundles including the all-new Fire HD 10 ($79.99) and Fire HD 8 Kids ($69.99); up to 40% on Ring devices including Ring Video Doorbell Wired ($44.99) and Ring Alarm 5-piece kit ($119.99); up to 40% off Kindle devices including the Kindle Paperwhite ($79.99) and Kindle Kids Edition ($64.99); over 40% off Blink devices including Blink Mini ($19.99); 35% off eero devices including the Amazon eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system three pack ($181) and 30% off the Amazon Halo Band ($69.99).</li><li>Small Business: Save on sustainable and reusable food wraps from Bee's Wrap, blankets, mattress protectors, pads, and toppers from Bare Home, Zest Tea products on premium energy hot tea, Finer Form for gym equipment such as multi-functional weight bench, and Wildflower Honey Fire Cider Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Tonics. More deals from small businesses can be found at amazon.com/supportsmall.</li><li>Amazon Handmade: Save up to 20% on select Handmade home décor, jewelry and beauty, including Spa Day Candle from Sweet Water Décor, Citrus Spa Day Gift Set from Lizush, and Teakwood &amp; Tobacco Reed Diffuser from Lorenzen Candle Co.</li><li>Amazon Launchpad: Save up to 40% on the Facetory Collection Facial Mask Set and 30% on the Tertill Weeding Robot.</li><li>Fashion: Save up to 40% on select active and lounge styles from Shopbop, including Honeydew Intimates, Splits59, and Beyond Yoga, up to 20% on select styles from The Drop, and up to 40% on select C9 Champion apparel. Additionally, save on select Columbia sportswear and select men's and women's fashion from Amazon brands.</li><li>Beauty and Wellness: Save on premium beauty products along with hair tools from Revlon, Hot Tools, and more. Additionally, save 50% on 23andMe Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service Kit.</li><li>Baby: Save up to 30% on baby diapers, wipes, and more from Amazon brands Mama Bear and Solimo and up to 40% on Graco baby products.</li><li>Kitchen: Save on select SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker bundles, Hestan ProBond Collection Cookware Sets, Stasher Reusable Storage, Dash Chef Series Immersion Hand Blenders, and up to 40% on kitchen products from Amazon Basics.</li><li>Home: Save on select rugs from Safavieh and nuLOOM, mattresses from Malouf, air purifiers and vacuums from Bissell, and air purifiers from BlueAir. Additionally, save up to 40% home essentials from Amazon Basics.</li><li>Furniture: Save up to 40% on furniture from Amazon brands including Rivet, Stone &amp; Beam and Amazon Basics.</li><li>Lawn and Garden: Save 20% on select Outland Living fire tables and fire bowls, select Cuisinart smokers and accessories, and Bestway inflatable spas.</li><li>Pets: Save up to 40% on pet food, treats, and essentials from Amazon brands Wag, Kitzy, and Amazon Basics.</li><li>Tools: Save $50 when you spend $200 or more on select BOSCH tools, $10 when you spend $50 or more on select BLACK+DECKER tools, and $10 when you spend $40 or more on select DEWALT tools.</li><li>Sports &amp; Outdoors: Save 20% on Bowflex exercise equipment and Schwinn exercise machines, up to 40% on fitness products from Amazon Basics, and 30% on Under Armour for the Family. Additionally, save on Coleman, Marmot, and ExOfficio outdoor gear, CamelBak water bottles and accessories, and Columbia Sportswear.</li><li>Automotive: Save 20% on select Schumacher automotive products and Cooper tires.</li><li>Toys: Save on building sets from LEGO, Playmobil, and Magna-Tiles and toys from Barbie, Fisher-Price, NERF, Melissa &amp; Doug, Little Tikes, and more.</li><li>Whole Foods Market: Deals throughout the store from 6/16-6/22 on exclusive new seasonal items including Whole Foods Market Summer Sunset Pie (25% off), Whole Foods Market Heirloom Caprese Pizza ($10), and Butterfly Berry Lemonade ($1) plus favorites like single-serve mochi (buy one, get one free), beef rib steaks ($11.99/lb.), Chilean sea bass (25% off), and reusable water bottles (30% off).</li><li>Amazon Music: Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get our best deal ever—four months of the premium subscription service free, with unlimited access to more than 75 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months of the premium subscription service free.</li><li>Prime Video: Enjoy a selection of titles to rent or buy at up to 50% off. And for a limited time, customers will be able to subscribe to select channels for $0.99 per month for up to two months if they are not already subscribed. Only pay for the channels you want and cancel anytime. A full list of Prime Video deals, including the offer window for each, can be found at amazon.com/primememberdeals.</li><li>Kindle Unlimited: Prime members who are new to Kindle Unlimited get four months free with a new subscription. Kindle Unlimited readers can read as much as they want from an ever-growing selection of over 2 million eBooks, thousands of audiobooks, comics, short reads, and magazines, including blockbuster titles like <em>The Hunger Games</em> trilogy, <em>The Other Emily</em> by Dean Koontz, <em>Drown Her Sorrows</em> by Melinda Leigh, <em>In Her Tracks</em> by Robert Dugoni, and <em>Take the Lead</em> by Jessica Simpson. Find out more at amazon.com/ku.</li><li>Amazon Explore: Prime members get 50% off all interactive live streamed experiences from Amazon Explore this Prime Day. Visit wildcats in Costa Rica, take a rickshaw ride in Tokyo, shop handmade crafts from a family-owned shop in Florence, and learn new skills from cooking to crafts with experts around the world. Amazon Explore is a great way for customers to have fun and support local businesses with instant, on-the-spot shopping.</li></ul><p>Prime Day Kick-Starts Heading Back to School with a Smile</p><p>Just in time for Prime Day, Amazon launches its Back-to-School and Off-to-College storefronts where parents, students, and educators can discover classroom essentials from the latest fall fashions and dorm room décor to must-have school supplies, all in one convenient location. Prime members can find incredible savings and low prices on a wide selection of products including laptops, backpacks, clothing and more. Amazon serves as a one-stop shop with everything students need to get ready for school, whether they're heading off to their first day of pre-school or final semester of college. Visit amazon.com/backtoschool and amazon.com/offtocollege to learn more.</p><p>Save Ahead of Prime Day</p><p>In addition to the over 2 million deals available on Prime Day, members can get exclusive offers and deals right now.</p><ul><li>Shop Small Businesses: Through Sunday, June 20, Amazon will offer a $10 credit to use on Prime Day to members who spend $10 on products from select U.S.-based small business brands and products in Amazon's store, including products from Amazon Handmade and Amazon Launchpad. Visit amazon.com/supportsmall to discover small businesses and start shopping. Just say, Alexa, shop small business to shop using your Echo device.</li><li>Alexa, order an Echo Dot: Starting June 18 at noon PDT, members can get early access to select deals by shopping with Alexa in the Amazon app or on an Echo device.</li></ul><p>Ways to Shop this Prime Day</p><ul><li>Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card: Prime members get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Additionally, U.S. Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will earn 6% back on Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market purchases.</li><li>Amazon Prime Store Card: U.S. Amazon Prime Store Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will earn 6% back on Amazon.com purchases.</li><li>Amazon Business Prime American Express Card: U.S. Amazon Business Prime American Express Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will earn 6% back on Amazon Business and Amazon.com purchases.</li><li>Amazon Gift Cards: Prime members can get a $10 Amazon.com promo credit with the purchase of $40 in Amazon.com Gift Cards while supplies last. Visit amazon.com/giftcardspd21 to learn more.</li><li>Go In-Store: Customers can find in-store deals by visiting Amazon's physical retail locations, including Whole Foods Market, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, Amazon Pop Up, Amazon Go, and Amazon Fresh.</li><li>Prime Wardrobe: Customers save $15 when they keep $100 worth of items with their first Prime Wardrobe order—terms and conditions apply. Explore the most popular try before you buy products at amazon.com/pd21primewardrobe.</li><li>Amazon Kids Gift Guide: New this Prime Day, customers can easily discover and shop toys and gifts for kids on amazon.com/kidsgiftguide. Amazon's Kids Gift Guide features products from popular brands, and customers can browse gifts by age, category, brand, and deals making gift giving more fun and convenient.</li><li>Amazon Live: Watch Amazon Live throughout Prime Day to see product demonstrations and try-on hauls, hear directly from hundreds of creators, and shop can't-miss deals the minute they go live. Amazon Live is bringing a non-stop celebration to Prime Day with live chat, celebrity cameos, exclusive content such as a sneak peek from Prime Video's <em>Making the Cut</em>, and deal reveals, including exciting deals revealed first via Amazon Live. Viewers can easily shop the featured products and brands through a carousel that updates in real-time. To watch, visit amazon.com/primeday, or download the Amazon Live Shopping app on Fire TV. Ready to start shopping? Watch amazon.com/live for live demos of all the early Prime Day deals.</li><li>AmazonSmile: Customers can simultaneously shop and support charities. Customers visitingsmile.amazon.com find the exact same Amazon experience—amazing deals, wide selection, fast and free delivery options—with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of the customer's choice. Customers can now shop AmazonSmile on the latest version of the Amazon app on their mobile phone. Just open the app, navigate to Settings in the main menu (☰), tap on "AmazonSmile," select the charity, and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile. Visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more.</li><li>Amazon.com in Spanish: Customers can visit amazon.com/espanol or use the Amazon app to shop, browse, search for millions of products, read reviews, view their carts, and place orders in Spanish. On the Amazon app customers can go to Settings and tap on "Country and Language" to select Spanish. Amazon.com in Spanish gives customers the same convenient shopping experience in their preferred language on any device.</li><li>Climate Pledge Friendly: Customers can discover and shop for more sustainable products as part of our Climate Pledge Friendly program. Get details at amazon.com/ClimatePledgeFriendly.</li><li>Amazon Coupons: Discover more ways to save with Amazon Coupons. Find discounts on everyday essentials, electronics, clothing, and more. Simply clip the coupon and the discount will be applied at checkout. Explore the most popular coupons on amazon.com/coupons.</li></ul><p>Every Day Made Better with Prime</p><p>Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616006025/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Studios Releases Inclusion Policy and Playbook to Strengthen Ongoing Commitment to Diverse and Equitable Representation

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Amazon Studios Releases Inclusion Policy and Playbook to Strengthen Ongoing Commitment to Diverse and Equitable Representation

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CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon Studios today released a comprehensive Inclusion Policy that extends its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity for its content and productions, as well as a Playbook with guidelines for its collaborators in the creative community. These guides offer detailed and actionable recommendations as Amazon Studios continues to seek out stories and storytelling that amplify voices across race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability (including mental health), body size, gender, gender identity, and gender expression for the global Prime Video audience. "Amazon Studios has long prioritized telling innovative and inclusive stories from a diverse range of creative talent, delighting our global audiences. We wanted to move beyond good intentions to creating mechanisms that hold us accountable to a high bar. This Inclusion Policy and Inclusion Playbook adds important, additional depth and guidance for our internal teams and external partners to ensure we continue to advance our shared mission of amplifying the best creatives and content around the world," said Latasha Gillespie, Executive Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios. "With the establishment of our Inclusion Policy and Inclusion Playbook, Amazon Studios has committed itself to being a thought and action leader in the transformation of our industry," said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. "We know how much work there is to be done to improve representation both on camera and behind the scenes, and it starts at home, with us. With clear directives and a commitment to accountability, these guides provide a path toward a more equitable future, both on- and off-camera." Amazon Studios shared the Policy and Playbook with creators, including Gloria Calderón Kellett, creator and executive producer of the upcoming Amazon Original series With Love. Said Kellett, "I am so proud to be a part of a creative community at Amazon that understands the importance of what I've been doing my whole career. Inclusive hiring is what makes change. Opportunity and an eye towards changing things through action is what makes change. Thrilled that Amazon has put together this playbook to start important conversations with their other creatives. This is real action and commitment and I'm thrilled to see it!" Greg Daniels, creator and executive producer of Upload, said: "Having worked with Amazon Studios for several years, I can confirm their commitment to inclusiveness is deep, sincere, sensitive and practical. These new guidelines should encourage talented people from historically underrepresented groups to feel more confident about making a career in Hollywood." Establishing expectations for Amazon Studios and its creative partners, the Inclusion Policy covers four primary areas: Developing Stories and Characters, Hiring and Production, Reporting and Documentation, and Meeting Goals. The policy ensures meaningful visibility in Amazon Studios' content and throughout all aspects of the production process — both in the stories being told and the people hired to tell them. The policy includes specific goals for Amazon Studios productions, including: Each film or series with a creative team of three or more people in above-the-line roles (Directors, Writers, Producers) should ideally include a minimum 30% women and 30% members of an underrepresented racial/ethnic group. This aspirational goal will increase to 50% by 2024. Casting actors whose identity (gender, gender identity, nationality, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability) aligns with the character they will be playing. Aiming to include one character from each of the following categories in speaking roles, with minimum 50% of these to be women: LGBTQIA+, person with a disability, and three regionally underrepresented race/ethnic/cultural groups. A single character can fulfill one or more of these identities. Seeking at least three bids from vendors or suppliers on productions, one of which must be from a woman-owned business and one from a minority-owned business. Pay equity across casting, behind the camera staff and crew, and for vendors and suppliers. Amazon Studios will provide a report template for each production to indicate whether these expectations were met, that will be submitted within one month of the completion of principal photography. This reporting exceeds the minimum standards set by the Academy, but ensures Amazon is poised to report on the diversity of their films for Academy Award contention. Through the setting of goals and tracking of adherence to these policies, Amazon Studios expands its commitment to increasing representation on camera and behind the scenes, contributing to efforts to move the industry forward to a more inclusive future. The Inclusion Playbook puts in place intentional practices to minimize and disrupt biases, providing specific guidance that will help everyone within and working with Amazon Studios to meet the expectations set in the Inclusion Policy. The Playbook provides direction on how to make inclusive decisions, while telling authentic stories and hiring the best people for the job; knowledge of where to go for help, including tools to make inclusive decisions; tools to identify criteria for making creative choices, leading to balanced, consistent and informed decisions; and ways to foster curiosity and ask questions to disrupt the status quo about "how things are done." Amazon Studios worked closely with Dr. Stacy Smith and Dr. Katherine Pieper of USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, and with Brenda Robinson of the International Documentary Association and Gamechanger Films on the creation of the Policy and Playbook. The studio also consulted with leading organizations devoted to advancing the visibility and responsible depictions of underrepresented or marginalized people, including GLAAD, Illuminative, Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity, and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund. "Frankly, the outcomes of DEI work within the entertainment industry have not been swift or sweeping. In part, that can be attributed to disingenuous approaches to address the systemic barriers to entry that have long plagued Hollywood," said Smith. "But now, Amazon Studios has created a comprehensive new blueprint that will change Hollywood by elevating those who have historically lacked access. I'm immensely proud of this new policy and I know it will be a gamechanger throughout an industry often resistant to real change." These Inclusion documents have been guided by the Amazon Studios DEI team, whose focus is to: 1. Ensure diverse representation of talent (in front of and behind the camera, above and below the line). 2. Dismantle longstanding barriers to success in the Industry and inspect our processes so we do not create or perpetuate inequities. 3. And tell inclusive narratives to reach a globally diverse audience. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005809/en/ Press Contacts for Amazon Studios:Alana Russo: alana.russo@amazonstudios.comKendall Wright: kendall.wright@amazonstudios.com Source: Amazon Studios

<p>CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon Studios today released a comprehensive Inclusion Policy that extends its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity for its content and productions, as well as a Playbook with guidelines for its collaborators in the creative community. These guides offer detailed and actionable recommendations as Amazon Studios continues to seek out stories and storytelling that amplify voices across race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability (including mental health), body size, gender, gender identity, and gender expression for the global Prime Video audience.</p><p>"Amazon Studios has long prioritized telling innovative and inclusive stories from a diverse range of creative talent, delighting our global audiences. We wanted to move beyond good intentions to creating mechanisms that hold us accountable to a high bar. This Inclusion Policy and Inclusion Playbook adds important, additional depth and guidance for our internal teams and external partners to ensure we continue to advance our shared mission of amplifying the best creatives and content around the world," said Latasha Gillespie, Executive Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios.</p><p>"With the establishment of our Inclusion Policy and Inclusion Playbook, Amazon Studios has committed itself to being a thought and action leader in the transformation of our industry," said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. "We know how much work there is to be done to improve representation both on camera and behind the scenes, and it starts at home, with us. With clear directives and a commitment to accountability, these guides provide a path toward a more equitable future, both on- and off-camera."</p><p>Amazon Studios shared the Policy and Playbook with creators, including Gloria Calderón Kellett, creator and executive producer of the upcoming Amazon Original series <em>With Love</em>. Said Kellett, "I am so proud to be a part of a creative community at Amazon that understands the importance of what I've been doing my whole career. Inclusive hiring is what makes change. Opportunity and an eye towards changing things through action is what makes change. Thrilled that Amazon has put together this playbook to start important conversations with their other creatives. This is real action and commitment and I'm thrilled to see it!"</p><p>Greg Daniels, creator and executive producer of <em>Upload, </em>said: "Having worked with Amazon Studios for several years, I can confirm their commitment to inclusiveness is deep, sincere, sensitive and practical. These new guidelines should encourage talented people from historically underrepresented groups to feel more confident about making a career in Hollywood."</p><p>Establishing expectations for Amazon Studios and its creative partners, the Inclusion Policy covers four primary areas: Developing Stories and Characters, Hiring and Production, Reporting and Documentation, and Meeting Goals. The policy ensures meaningful visibility in Amazon Studios' content and throughout all aspects of the production process — both in the stories being told and the people hired to tell them. The policy includes specific goals for Amazon Studios productions, including:</p><ul><li>Each film or series with a creative team of three or more people in above-the-line roles (Directors, Writers, Producers) should ideally include a minimum 30% women and 30% members of an underrepresented racial/ethnic group. This aspirational goal will increase to 50% by 2024.</li><li>Casting actors whose identity (gender, gender identity, nationality, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability) aligns with the character they will be playing.</li><li>Aiming to include one character from each of the following categories in speaking roles, with minimum 50% of these to be women: LGBTQIA+, person with a disability, and three regionally underrepresented race/ethnic/cultural groups. A single character can fulfill one or more of these identities.</li><li>Seeking at least three bids from vendors or suppliers on productions, one of which must be from a woman-owned business and one from a minority-owned business.</li><li>Pay equity across casting, behind the camera staff and crew, and for vendors and suppliers.</li></ul><p>Amazon Studios will provide a report template for each production to indicate whether these expectations were met, that will be submitted within one month of the completion of principal photography. This reporting exceeds the minimum standards set by the Academy, but ensures Amazon is poised to report on the diversity of their films for Academy Award contention.</p><p>Through the setting of goals and tracking of adherence to these policies, Amazon Studios expands its commitment to increasing representation on camera and behind the scenes, contributing to efforts to move the industry forward to a more inclusive future.</p><p>The Inclusion Playbook puts in place intentional practices to minimize and disrupt biases, providing specific guidance that will help everyone within and working with Amazon Studios to meet the expectations set in the Inclusion Policy. The Playbook provides direction on how to make inclusive decisions, while telling authentic stories and hiring the best people for the job; knowledge of where to go for help, including tools to make inclusive decisions; tools to identify criteria for making creative choices, leading to balanced, consistent and informed decisions; and ways to foster curiosity and ask questions to disrupt the status quo about "how things are done."</p><p>Amazon Studios worked closely with Dr. Stacy Smith and Dr. Katherine Pieper of USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, and with Brenda Robinson of the International Documentary Association and Gamechanger Films on the creation of the Policy and Playbook. The studio also consulted with leading organizations devoted to advancing the visibility and responsible depictions of underrepresented or marginalized people, including GLAAD, Illuminative, Think Tank for Inclusion &amp; Equity, and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund.</p><p>"Frankly, the outcomes of DEI work within the entertainment industry have not been swift or sweeping. In part, that can be attributed to disingenuous approaches to address the systemic barriers to entry that have long plagued Hollywood," said Smith. "But now, Amazon Studios has created a comprehensive new blueprint that will change Hollywood by elevating those who have historically lacked access. I'm immensely proud of this new policy and I know it will be a gamechanger throughout an industry often resistant to real change."</p><p>These Inclusion documents have been guided by the Amazon Studios DEI team, whose focus is to:</p><p>1. Ensure diverse representation of talent (in front of and behind the camera, above and below the line).</p><p>2. Dismantle longstanding barriers to success in the Industry and inspect our processes so we do not create or perpetuate inequities.</p><p>3. And tell inclusive narratives to reach a globally diverse audience.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005809/en/</p><p>Press Contacts for Amazon Studios:Alana Russo: alana.russo@amazonstudios.comKendall Wright: kendall.wright@amazonstudios.com</p><p>Source: Amazon Studios</p>

Amazon Announces New Robotics Fulfillment Center in Baton Rouge

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New 820,000 square-foot site to create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to open its second robotics fulfillment center in the state of Louisiana. The new operations facility in Baton Rouge will create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs and provide employees with at least $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005772/en/ Rendering of Amazon Fulfillment Center in Baton Rouge, LA (Photo: Business Wire) In the new 820,000 square-foot fulfillment center, Amazon employees will pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items such as books, toys, electronics and other household items. On top of Amazon's industry-leading minimum starting wage of $15 per hour, full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits, including full medical, vision and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent company match. The health and safety of employees is Amazon's number one priority—and has been since day one. Amazon works closely with health and safety experts and scientists, conducts thousands of safety inspections each day, and has made hundreds of changes as a result of employee feedback. In addition, Amazon supports employees with paid leave so they can take time off without having to worry about missing a paycheck. The company also offers up to 20 weeks of maternal and parental paid leave and innovative benefits such as Leave Share and Ramp Back, which give new parents flexibility to support their growing families. Amazon is committed to the long-term development of its employees. The company's employees have access to innovative programs like Career Choice, where Amazon will pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon. Since the program's launch, more than 25,000 employees across the globe have pursued degrees in a range of fields, including game design and visual communications, nursing, IT programming and radiology. Amazon in Louisiana: From 2010-2019, Amazon has invested more than $250 million in Louisiana, including infrastructure and compensation to employees in the state. Amazon's investments in the state contributed an additional $220 million into the state's economy over that same period. Using methodology developed by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Amazon estimates its investments have created an additional 750+ indirect jobs on top of the company's current 2,000+ full- and part-time direct hires. Amazon's worldwide fulfillment network supports businesses of all sizes through its Fulfillment by Amazon offering, and many of those local businesses are based in Louisiana. There are more than 14,500 independent authors and small and medium-sized businesses in the state are growing their businesses and reaching new customers with Amazon. Additional Resources: See an Amazon Fulfillment Center In Action Amazon Job Creation and Investment U.S. Louisiana Investment Map Amazon Regional Director of Operations, Bri Tye "We're a global business with local roots set firmly in the communities in which we live, work, and play. From the local jobs we bring, to the local people we employ, train, and upskill—our business is made up of people from the communities like Baton Rouge," said Bri Tye, Regional Director of Operations at Amazon. "We're excited to be growing our operations in the heart of Louisiana and want to thank the local community and all of the state and local leaders for their support in making this project possible." Governor John Bel Edwards "Louisiana has a long and storied history as a leading state for the shipping and transport of goods," said Gov. John Bel Edwards. "Today's announcement by Amazon reveals a new chapter in that history, as Baton Rouge will now be home to a state-of-the-art Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center. I am proud to welcome this new investment to Louisiana's Capital Region, and I thank Amazon for its continued investment in our great state – the third such investment in seven months. The new jobs and opportunities created by this project will be a tremendous value to Baton Rouge and the entire state." Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broom  "For over a generation, Cortana Mall has made immeasurable impacts on the fabric of our community in East Baton Rouge Parish," said Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broom. "It has served our community as a starting place for our small businesses to grow and thrive, it has employed our residents, and sparked the development of many of our neighborhoods. The area has evolved over time and we are thrilled that Amazon will invest in revitalizing and bringing life to an area that once served as the heart of our community. I am confident that Amazon will bring quality jobs and innovation in AI, logistics and operational management to our city and parish. This investment will set the foundation for a stronger future for all of Baton Rouge. We are grateful, I am grateful, and generations in the future will be grateful for their investment in our Capital City." Baton Rouge Area Chamber CEO Adam Knapp "This is the one we've been waiting for," said president and CEO Adam Knapp of Baton Rouge Area Chamber. "Amazon's project is transformational, both for creating a thousand jobs and serving as a model of intentional economic development. It's been a great team effort of state and local leadership to get this project in place. The blighted Cortana Mall will be reinvented into a modern logistics hub that will catalyze investment in the Florida Boulevard corridor and beyond." About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005772/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>New 820,000 square-foot site to create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to open its second robotics fulfillment center in the state of Louisiana. The new operations facility in Baton Rouge will create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs and provide employees with at least $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005772/en/</p><div><p>Rendering of Amazon Fulfillment Center in Baton Rouge, LA (Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>In the new 820,000 square-foot fulfillment center, Amazon employees will pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items such as books, toys, electronics and other household items.</p><p>On top of Amazon's industry-leading minimum starting wage of $15 per hour, full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits, including full medical, vision and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent company match. The health and safety of employees is Amazon's number one priority—and has been since day one. Amazon works closely with health and safety experts and scientists, conducts thousands of safety inspections each day, and has made hundreds of changes as a result of employee feedback. In addition, Amazon supports employees with paid leave so they can take time off without having to worry about missing a paycheck. The company also offers up to 20 weeks of maternal and parental paid leave and innovative benefits such as Leave Share and Ramp Back, which give new parents flexibility to support their growing families.</p><p>Amazon is committed to the long-term development of its employees. The company's employees have access to innovative programs like Career Choice, where Amazon will pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon. Since the program's launch, more than 25,000 employees across the globe have pursued degrees in a range of fields, including game design and visual communications, nursing, IT programming and radiology.</p><p>Amazon in Louisiana:</p><ul><li>From 2010-2019, Amazon has invested more than $250 million in Louisiana, including infrastructure and compensation to employees in the state.</li><li>Amazon's investments in the state contributed an additional $220 million into the state's economy over that same period.</li><li>Using methodology developed by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Amazon estimates its investments have created an additional 750+ indirect jobs on top of the company's current 2,000+ full- and part-time direct hires.</li><li>Amazon's worldwide fulfillment network supports businesses of all sizes through its Fulfillment by Amazon offering, and many of those local businesses are based in Louisiana. There are more than 14,500 independent authors and small and medium-sized businesses in the state are growing their businesses and reaching new customers with Amazon.</li></ul><p>Additional Resources:</p><ul><li>See an Amazon Fulfillment Center In Action</li><li>Amazon Job Creation and Investment U.S.</li><li>Louisiana Investment Map</li></ul><p>Amazon Regional Director of Operations, Bri Tye</p><p>"We're a global business with local roots set firmly in the communities in which we live, work, and play. From the local jobs we bring, to the local people we employ, train, and upskill—our business is made up of people from the communities like Baton Rouge," said Bri Tye, Regional Director of Operations at Amazon. "We're excited to be growing our operations in the heart of Louisiana and want to thank the local community and all of the state and local leaders for their support in making this project possible."</p><p>Governor John Bel Edwards</p><p>"Louisiana has a long and storied history as a leading state for the shipping and transport of goods," said Gov. John Bel Edwards. "Today's announcement by Amazon reveals a new chapter in that history, as Baton Rouge will now be home to a state-of-the-art Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center. I am proud to welcome this new investment to Louisiana's Capital Region, and I thank Amazon for its continued investment in our great state – the third such investment in seven months. The new jobs and opportunities created by this project will be a tremendous value to Baton Rouge and the entire state."</p><p>Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broom </p><p>"For over a generation, Cortana Mall has made immeasurable impacts on the fabric of our community in East Baton Rouge Parish," said Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broom. "It has served our community as a starting place for our small businesses to grow and thrive, it has employed our residents, and sparked the development of many of our neighborhoods. The area has evolved over time and we are thrilled that Amazon will invest in revitalizing and bringing life to an area that once served as the heart of our community. I am confident that Amazon will bring quality jobs and innovation in AI, logistics and operational management to our city and parish. This investment will set the foundation for a stronger future for all of Baton Rouge. We are grateful, I am grateful, and generations in the future will be grateful for their investment in our Capital City."</p><p>Baton Rouge Area Chamber CEO Adam Knapp</p><p>"This is the one we've been waiting for," said president and CEO Adam Knapp of Baton Rouge Area Chamber. "Amazon's project is transformational, both for creating a thousand jobs and serving as a model of intentional economic development. It's been a great team effort of state and local leadership to get this project in place. The blighted Cortana Mall will be reinvented into a modern logistics hub that will catalyze investment in the Florida Boulevard corridor and beyond."</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005772/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon and Metro Announce a $125 Million Commitment to Create 1,000 Affordable Housing Units at Metro Stations in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

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Amazon and Metro Announce a $125 Million Commitment to Create 1,000 Affordable Housing Units at Metro Stations in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

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This unique transit-oriented development approach to affordable housing promotes diverse, connected, and sustainable communities New transit-oriented deal is part of Amazon's more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund, which aims to preserve and create more than 20,000 affordable housing units in regions it calls home SEATTLE & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon (Nasdaq:AMZN) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) today announced a goal to create more than 1,000 new affordable housing units at Metro Stations throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Amazon is committing $125 million in below-market capital to expedite development of affordable homes so that moderate- to low-income families in the National Capital Region can afford to live in communities with easy access to employment, schools, healthcare, education, and other amenities. The investment is part of Amazon's Housing Equity Fund, a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations. "This represents another return on the region's extraordinary investment in mass transit, as the partnership with Amazon will accelerate transit-oriented development, grow ridership, and keep our region competitive with other global economic centers," said Metro Board Chair Paul Smedberg. "Amazon is stepping up to the plate with an unprecedented commitment to affordable housing in the National Capital Region." "Amazon is committed to creating and preserving inclusive housing developments so moderate- to low-income families can thrive and benefit from the goodness our region has to offer," said Catherine Buell, ‎Head of Community Development, Amazon. "Housing and transit are the first- and second-largest expenses for most households in America, and Amazon's funding will expedite affordable housing near transit reducing costs for both, while supporting families with long-term financial stability." Transportation is central to quality of life for families. According to a 2019 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household nationally spends 13% of their income on transportation costs, the second-highest expense after housing. This percentage increases for households making 80% of area median income and below—households which are disproportionally in communities of color. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a unique approach to preserve and create affordable housing options so moderate- to low-income families can afford to live near and benefit from quality public transit. Transit-oriented development provides equitable economic opportunity, reduced traffic congestion and associated environmental benefits, reduced time commuting, and reduced expenses associated with auto ownership. "Transit-oriented development has a proud legacy at Metro, and with this investment from Amazon we can continue to help the region tackle the challenges of housing affordability, congestion, and sustainability," said Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld. "Having a philanthropic partner in this effort, along with the support of the public and private sectors, puts the region on the best path possible to meeting our shared housing, transit, equity, and economic prosperity goals." Through Amazon's $125 million investment, this partnership has a goal of financing the creation of 1,000 affordable units over the next five years. This below-market capital will be available only to developers who have joint development agreements with Metro, which operates a regional rail and bus service across Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. $25 million of the total will be exclusively available for minority-led developers to develop affordable housing on Metro's joint development sites. The Amazon-Metro partnership also helps to achieve the region's targets for housing production, as proposed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) in September 2019. COG identified a need for 320,000 new housing units throughout the region by 2030; recommended that at least 75% of all new housing units should be in activity or job centers or near high-capacity transit; and recommended that at least 75% of all new housing units should be affordable to low- and middle-income households. Amazon's partnership with Metro is part of its $300 million total transit commitment for equitable transit-oriented affordable housing development in communities it calls home. In January 2021, Amazon announced the Housing Equity Fund, a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable housing units in Washington state's Puget Sound region; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee. Through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations, the Fund prioritizes the equitable and inclusive development of resource-rich communities with easy access to neighborhood services, amenities, and jobs. Amazon's first Housing Equity Fund commitment in Arlington, announced earlier this year, includes below-market loans and grants to the Washington Housing Conservancy to preserve and create affordable homes on the Crystal House property in Arlington. Please visit amazon.com/housingequity to read more about Amazon's Housing Equity Fund or see here to apply for funding. About Metro The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) was created by an interstate compact in 1967 to plan, develop, build, finance, and operate a balanced regional transit system in the national capital area. Metro began building its rail system in 1969, acquired four regional bus systems in 1973, and began operating the first phase of Metrorail in 1976. Today, Metrorail serves 91 stations and has 117 miles of track. Metrobus serves the nation's capital 24 hours a day, seven days a week with 1,500 buses. Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of approximately 4 million within a 1,500-square mile jurisdiction. Metro began its paratransit service, MetroAccess, in 1994; it provides about 2.3 million trips per year. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005275/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

<p><em>This unique transit-oriented development approach to affordable housing promotes diverse, connected, and sustainable communities</em></p><p><em>New transit-oriented deal is part of Amazon's more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund, which aims to preserve and create more than 20,000 affordable housing units in regions it calls home</em></p><p>SEATTLE &amp; WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon (Nasdaq:AMZN) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) today announced a goal to create more than 1,000 new affordable housing units at Metro Stations throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Amazon is committing $125 million in below-market capital to expedite development of affordable homes so that moderate- to low-income families in the National Capital Region can afford to live in communities with easy access to employment, schools, healthcare, education, and other amenities. The investment is part of Amazon's Housing Equity Fund, a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations.</p><p>"This represents another return on the region's extraordinary investment in mass transit, as the partnership with Amazon will accelerate transit-oriented development, grow ridership, and keep our region competitive with other global economic centers," said Metro Board Chair Paul Smedberg. "Amazon is stepping up to the plate with an unprecedented commitment to affordable housing in the National Capital Region."</p><p>"Amazon is committed to creating and preserving inclusive housing developments so moderate- to low-income families can thrive and benefit from the goodness our region has to offer," said Catherine Buell, ‎Head of Community Development, Amazon. "Housing and transit are the first- and second-largest expenses for most households in America, and Amazon's funding will expedite affordable housing near transit reducing costs for both, while supporting families with long-term financial stability."</p><p>Transportation is central to quality of life for families. According to a 2019 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household nationally spends 13% of their income on transportation costs, the second-highest expense after housing. This percentage increases for households making 80% of area median income and below—households which are disproportionally in communities of color. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a unique approach to preserve and create affordable housing options so moderate- to low-income families can afford to live near and benefit from quality public transit. Transit-oriented development provides equitable economic opportunity, reduced traffic congestion and associated environmental benefits, reduced time commuting, and reduced expenses associated with auto ownership.</p><p>"Transit-oriented development has a proud legacy at Metro, and with this investment from Amazon we can continue to help the region tackle the challenges of housing affordability, congestion, and sustainability," said Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld. "Having a philanthropic partner in this effort, along with the support of the public and private sectors, puts the region on the best path possible to meeting our shared housing, transit, equity, and economic prosperity goals."</p><p>Through Amazon's $125 million investment, this partnership has a goal of financing the creation of 1,000 affordable units over the next five years. This below-market capital will be available only to developers who have joint development agreements with Metro, which operates a regional rail and bus service across Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. $25 million of the total will be exclusively available for minority-led developers to develop affordable housing on Metro's joint development sites.</p><p>The Amazon-Metro partnership also helps to achieve the region's targets for housing production, as proposed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) in September 2019. COG identified a need for 320,000 new housing units throughout the region by 2030; recommended that at least 75% of all new housing units should be in activity or job centers or near high-capacity transit; and recommended that at least 75% of all new housing units should be affordable to low- and middle-income households.</p><p>Amazon's partnership with Metro is part of its $300 million total transit commitment for equitable transit-oriented affordable housing development in communities it calls home. In January 2021, Amazon announced the Housing Equity Fund, a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable housing units in Washington state's Puget Sound region; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee. Through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations, the Fund prioritizes the equitable and inclusive development of resource-rich communities with easy access to neighborhood services, amenities, and jobs. Amazon's first Housing Equity Fund commitment in Arlington, announced earlier this year, includes below-market loans and grants to the Washington Housing Conservancy to preserve and create affordable homes on the Crystal House property in Arlington.</p><p>Please visit amazon.com/housingequity to read more about Amazon's Housing Equity Fund or see here to apply for funding.</p><p>About Metro</p><p>The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) was created by an interstate compact in 1967 to plan, develop, build, finance, and operate a balanced regional transit system in the national capital area. Metro began building its rail system in 1969, acquired four regional bus systems in 1973, and began operating the first phase of Metrorail in 1976. Today, Metrorail serves 91 stations and has 117 miles of track. Metrobus serves the nation's capital 24 hours a day, seven days a week with 1,500 buses. Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of approximately 4 million within a 1,500-square mile jurisdiction. Metro began its paratransit service, MetroAccess, in 1994; it provides about 2.3 million trips per year.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005275/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon Commits $75 Million to Develop 800 New Affordable Housing Units in Nashville Area at High-Traffic WeGo Public Transit Sites

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Amazon Commits $75 Million to Develop 800 New Affordable Housing Units in Nashville Area at High-Traffic WeGo Public Transit Sites

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Unique transit-oriented development approach to affordable housing promotes diverse, connected, and sustainable communities Commitment is Amazon's first in Nashville from its more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund, which aims to preserve and create more than 20,000 affordable housing units in regions it calls home SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced a commitment of $75 million in below-market capital for developers to create 800 affordable homes in the Nashville, Tennessee area near WeGo high-capacity transit corridors. The investment is part of Amazon's more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes through below-market loans to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations. The transit commitment will help ensure that moderate- to low-income Nashvillians can afford housing within the urban core with easy access to employment, schools, healthcare, education, recreation, and other amenities. "Nashville is one of Amazon's newest communities, and we're committed to supporting—and partnering closely with—our new neighbors," said Michelle Gaskin Brown, Amazon's Nashville Manager of Public Policy. "Building on our $2.25 million donation to The Housing Fund last year to help moderate- to low-income Nashville families preserve homeownership amid tornado recovery, job loss, and the ongoing pandemic, we're now turning our attention to the development of affordable housing with convenient access to transit. We believe everyone should have access to housing they can afford, and we look forward to working with the city of Nashville on even more innovative solutions to help local families achieve long-term stability." Transportation is central to quality of life for families. According to a 2019 survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household nationally spends 13% of their income on transportation costs—their second highest expense after housing. This percentage increases for households making 80% of area median income—households which are disproportionally in communities of color. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a unique approach to preserving and creating affordable housing options so moderate- to low-income families can afford to live near and benefit from quality public transit. Transit-oriented development provides equitable economic opportunity, reduced traffic congestion and associated environmental benefits, reduced time commuting, and reduced expenses associated with car ownership. "Nashville must be a city that works for everyone," said Nashville Mayor John Cooper. "And – in a city that works for everyone – everyone who works here should be able to live here. Nashville's affordable housing needs are urgent, and Amazon's commitment today will support our work to create and preserve more affordable homes for families." "By strategically placing affordable housing units along our frequent routes, we can ensure riders have equitable access to public transportation," said WeGo CEO Steve Bland. "We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion with our Better Bus plan and in our outreach to the community." Amazon will provide $75 million in below-market loans to developers to expedite housing development along high-capacity WeGo transit corridors. WeGo is the primary regional transit agency operating bus and paratransit service across Nashville, serving approximately 30,000 riders daily, including many middle- and lower-income riders. Amazon's involvement in the development process in Nashville over the next five years will focus on affordable properties within a half-mile of transit stops and prioritize opportunities to invest in minority-led organizations and racially and economically diverse communities. Amazon is also making transit commitments in its headquarter regions of Arlington, Virginia, and Washington state's Puget Sound region to develop 3,000 new affordable housing units across all three regions with proximity to public transit in urban centers. In December 2020, Amazon donated $2.25 million to The Housing Fund nonprofit in Nashville to help moderate- to low-income households preserve homeownership and build financial stability. In January 2021, Amazon announced the Housing Equity Fund, a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable housing units in Washington state's Puget Sound region; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee. Through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations, the Fund prioritizes the equitable and inclusive development of resource-rich communities with easy access to neighborhood services, amenities, and jobs. Please visit amazon.com/housingequity to read more about Amazon's Housing Equity Fund or see here to apply for funding. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005269/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Unique transit-oriented development approach to affordable housing promotes diverse, connected, and sustainable communities</em></p><p><em>Commitment is Amazon's first in Nashville from its more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund, which aims to preserve and create more than 20,000 affordable housing units in regions it calls home</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced a commitment of $75 million in below-market capital for developers to create 800 affordable homes in the Nashville, Tennessee area near WeGo high-capacity transit corridors. The investment is part of Amazon's more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes through below-market loans to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations. The transit commitment will help ensure that moderate- to low-income Nashvillians can afford housing within the urban core with easy access to employment, schools, healthcare, education, recreation, and other amenities.</p><p>"Nashville is one of Amazon's newest communities, and we're committed to supporting—and partnering closely with—our new neighbors," said Michelle Gaskin Brown, Amazon's Nashville Manager of Public Policy. "Building on our $2.25 million donation to The Housing Fund last year to help moderate- to low-income Nashville families preserve homeownership amid tornado recovery, job loss, and the ongoing pandemic, we're now turning our attention to the development of affordable housing with convenient access to transit. We believe everyone should have access to housing they can afford, and we look forward to working with the city of Nashville on even more innovative solutions to help local families achieve long-term stability."</p><p>Transportation is central to quality of life for families. According to a 2019 survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household nationally spends 13% of their income on transportation costs—their second highest expense after housing. This percentage increases for households making 80% of area median income—households which are disproportionally in communities of color. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a unique approach to preserving and creating affordable housing options so moderate- to low-income families can afford to live near and benefit from quality public transit. Transit-oriented development provides equitable economic opportunity, reduced traffic congestion and associated environmental benefits, reduced time commuting, and reduced expenses associated with car ownership.</p><p>"Nashville must be a city that works for everyone," said Nashville Mayor John Cooper. "And – in a city that works for everyone – everyone who works here should be able to live here. Nashville's affordable housing needs are urgent, and Amazon's commitment today will support our work to create and preserve more affordable homes for families."</p><p>"By strategically placing affordable housing units along our frequent routes, we can ensure riders have equitable access to public transportation," said WeGo CEO Steve Bland. "We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion with our Better Bus plan and in our outreach to the community."</p><p>Amazon will provide $75 million in below-market loans to developers to expedite housing development along high-capacity WeGo transit corridors. WeGo is the primary regional transit agency operating bus and paratransit service across Nashville, serving approximately 30,000 riders daily, including many middle- and lower-income riders. Amazon's involvement in the development process in Nashville over the next five years will focus on affordable properties within a half-mile of transit stops and prioritize opportunities to invest in minority-led organizations and racially and economically diverse communities. Amazon is also making transit commitments in its headquarter regions of Arlington, Virginia, and Washington state's Puget Sound region to develop 3,000 new affordable housing units across all three regions with proximity to public transit in urban centers.</p><p>In December 2020, Amazon donated $2.25 million to The Housing Fund nonprofit in Nashville to help moderate- to low-income households preserve homeownership and build financial stability. In January 2021, Amazon announced the Housing Equity Fund, a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable housing units in Washington state's Puget Sound region; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee. Through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations, the Fund prioritizes the equitable and inclusive development of resource-rich communities with easy access to neighborhood services, amenities, and jobs. Please visit amazon.com/housingequity to read more about Amazon's Housing Equity Fund or see here to apply for funding.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005269/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon and Sound Transit Announce a $100 Million Commitment to Accelerate the Creation of an Estimated 1,200 Affordable Housing Units Near Light Rail Stations Across the Puget Sound Region

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Amazon and Sound Transit Announce a $100 Million Commitment to Accelerate the Creation of an Estimated 1,200 Affordable Housing Units Near Light Rail Stations Across the Puget Sound Region

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Unique transit-oriented development approach to affordable housing promotes diverse, connected, and sustainable communities New transit-oriented deal is part of Amazon's more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund, which aims to preserve and create more than 20,000 affordable housing units in regions it calls home SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon (Nasdaq:AMZN) and Sound Transit today announced a partnership to accelerate the creation of up to 1,200 new affordable housing units on Sound Transit surplus properties near light rail stations across the Puget Sound region. Amazon is committing $100 million in below-market funding to developers to help create and expedite the development of Sound Transit property offered for affordable housing. The first $25 million will fund pre-development activities like site due diligence, engineering, and permitting, while the remaining $75 million will support the construction of new affordable housing, which is expected to begin within five years. The partnership will help ensure that moderate- to low-income families can afford to live in great neighborhoods with easy access to employment, schools, health care, education, and other amenities. "In its first six months, Amazon's Housing Equity Fund has committed over $285 million to accelerate the creation and preservation of an estimated 2,000 affordable homes for the Puget Sound region," said Catherine Buell, Head of Community Development, Amazon. "Housing and transit are intertwined and this latest commitment will help ensure families from all income levels will benefit from the build out of mass transit—greater affordability and equitable economic opportunity, easy access to daily needs, and the environmental benefits of reduced traffic congestion and car reliance." Sound Transit is growing its light rail service as part of its voter-approved expansions. In addition, it has committed to promoting inclusive uses on Sound Transit sites that are reflective of the local community as part of the Board's Equitable Transit Oriented Development Policy. To date, Sound Transit's TOD program has built, is constructing, or is designing over 1,500 affordable housing units on Sound Transit surplus property. Amazon's investment will expedite their pre-development efforts by providing early-stage funding, as well as permanent financing for new affordable housing units developed on Sound Transit property. "Increasingly, we are facing an affordable housing crisis across the entire Puget Sound region, and Sound Transit is expanding rail service into communities that are becoming less and less affordable for working families," said Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff. "We have a forward-leaning policy of partnering with developers to facilitate affordable housing near our stations, but obtaining the necessary funding to build those units has always been a challenge. Amazon's $100 million commitment to help fill that gap and make transit more accessible to those who need it the most is truly welcome and appreciated." "There's nowhere better to build affordable housing than near transit," said Sound Transit Board Chair and City of University Place Councilmember Kent Keel. "That's why the Sound Transit Board has strongly endorsed using our surplus properties to help make our region more livable and equitable." Rising rent costs and real estate prices in the Puget Sound region have made transit-oriented development an impactful solution for connecting communities to jobs, services, and resources that allow them to remain in their cities and preserve the region's diversity and culture. Transit-oriented affordable housing development also helps promote local community and economic development, environmental sustainability, and reduces commute times, expenses, and environmental impacts related to auto ownership. Sound Transit, a transit system that serves the Central Puget Sound region, is working in close collaboration with local cities, counties, and communities to plan for the needs of the properties near the existing Link light rail line as well as future stations adjacent to Northgate Link, East Link, Federal Way Link, Downtown Redmond Link, and Lynnwood Link—many of which serve primarily lower- and middle-income zip codes. By 2024, Sound Transit will nearly triple the reach of the region's light rail system from 22 miles to 62 miles and from 22 stations to 50 stations, with further voter-approved investments coming during the following two decades. This is the second investment in the region from Amazon's Housing Equity Fund—a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations. The Fund prioritizes the equitable and inclusive development of resource-rich communities with easy access to neighborhood services, amenities, and jobs. Amazon's partnership with Sound Transit is part of its $300 million total transit commitment for equitable transit-oriented affordable housing development in communities it calls home. Amazon's first Housing Equity Fund commitment in Washington state is funding $185.5 million in below-market loans and grants to King County Housing Authority to preserve affordability for 1,000 apartment homes. Please visit amazon.com/housingequity to read more about Amazon's Housing Equity Fund or see here to apply for funding. About Sound Transit Connecting more people to more places to make life better and create equitable opportunities for all. Visit www.soundtransit.org and follow @SoundTransit. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005261/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Unique transit-oriented development approach to affordable housing promotes diverse, connected, and sustainable communities</em></p><p><em>New transit-oriented deal is part of Amazon's more than $2 billion Housing Equity Fund, which aims to preserve and create more than 20,000 affordable housing units in regions it calls home</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2021-- Amazon (Nasdaq:AMZN) and Sound Transit today announced a partnership to accelerate the creation of up to 1,200 new affordable housing units on Sound Transit surplus properties near light rail stations across the Puget Sound region. Amazon is committing $100 million in below-market funding to developers to help create and expedite the development of Sound Transit property offered for affordable housing.</p><p>The first $25 million will fund pre-development activities like site due diligence, engineering, and permitting, while the remaining $75 million will support the construction of new affordable housing, which is expected to begin within five years. The partnership will help ensure that moderate- to low-income families can afford to live in great neighborhoods with easy access to employment, schools, health care, education, and other amenities.</p><p>"In its first six months, Amazon's Housing Equity Fund has committed over $285 million to accelerate the creation and preservation of an estimated 2,000 affordable homes for the Puget Sound region," said Catherine Buell, Head of Community Development, Amazon. "Housing and transit are intertwined and this latest commitment will help ensure families from all income levels will benefit from the build out of mass transit—greater affordability and equitable economic opportunity, easy access to daily needs, and the environmental benefits of reduced traffic congestion and car reliance."</p><p>Sound Transit is growing its light rail service as part of its voter-approved expansions. In addition, it has committed to promoting inclusive uses on Sound Transit sites that are reflective of the local community as part of the Board's Equitable Transit Oriented Development Policy. To date, Sound Transit's TOD program has built, is constructing, or is designing over 1,500 affordable housing units on Sound Transit surplus property. Amazon's investment will expedite their pre-development efforts by providing early-stage funding, as well as permanent financing for new affordable housing units developed on Sound Transit property.</p><p>"Increasingly, we are facing an affordable housing crisis across the entire Puget Sound region, and Sound Transit is expanding rail service into communities that are becoming less and less affordable for working families," said Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff. "We have a forward-leaning policy of partnering with developers to facilitate affordable housing near our stations, but obtaining the necessary funding to build those units has always been a challenge. Amazon's $100 million commitment to help fill that gap and make transit more accessible to those who need it the most is truly welcome and appreciated."</p><p>"There's nowhere better to build affordable housing than near transit," said Sound Transit Board Chair and City of University Place Councilmember Kent Keel. "That's why the Sound Transit Board has strongly endorsed using our surplus properties to help make our region more livable and equitable."</p><p>Rising rent costs and real estate prices in the Puget Sound region have made transit-oriented development an impactful solution for connecting communities to jobs, services, and resources that allow them to remain in their cities and preserve the region's diversity and culture. Transit-oriented affordable housing development also helps promote local community and economic development, environmental sustainability, and reduces commute times, expenses, and environmental impacts related to auto ownership.</p><p>Sound Transit, a transit system that serves the Central Puget Sound region, is working in close collaboration with local cities, counties, and communities to plan for the needs of the properties near the existing Link light rail line as well as future stations adjacent to Northgate Link, East Link, Federal Way Link, Downtown Redmond Link, and Lynnwood Link—many of which serve primarily lower- and middle-income zip codes. By 2024, Sound Transit will nearly triple the reach of the region's light rail system from 22 miles to 62 miles and from 22 stations to 50 stations, with further voter-approved investments coming during the following two decades.</p><p>This is the second investment in the region from Amazon's Housing Equity Fund—a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes through below-market loans and grants to housing partners, traditional and non-traditional public agencies, and minority-led organizations. The Fund prioritizes the equitable and inclusive development of resource-rich communities with easy access to neighborhood services, amenities, and jobs. Amazon's partnership with Sound Transit is part of its $300 million total transit commitment for equitable transit-oriented affordable housing development in communities it calls home. Amazon's first Housing Equity Fund commitment in Washington state is funding $185.5 million in below-market loans and grants to King County Housing Authority to preserve affordability for 1,000 apartment homes.</p><p>Please visit amazon.com/housingequity to read more about Amazon's Housing Equity Fund or see here to apply for funding.</p><p>About Sound Transit</p><p>Connecting more people to more places to make life better and create equitable opportunities for all. Visit www.soundtransit.org and follow @SoundTransit.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005261/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

2021 Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report Highlights Gaps, Opportunities in E-Procurement Process

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2021 Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report Highlights Gaps, Opportunities in E-Procurement Process

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Inaugural study reveals B2B e-procurement opportunities following a year of immense transformation, including government, education, healthcare, and commercial industry buyers' increased focus on social and environmental issues SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 14, 2021-- Amazon Business today released the first 2021 B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report, which shares B2B trends and new insights from U.S. procurement professionals across industries and organizations of every size. For the report, which examines the rapid transformation B2B e-procurement has undergone in recent years, Amazon Business surveyed 250 B2B buyers and 250 B2B sellers who hold influential procurement roles across government, education, healthcare, and commercial industries in the U.S. This report also provides actionable insights for business decision-makers, on both the buying and selling sides, as they continue their digital transformation journey in 2021 and beyond. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005021/en/ (Photo: Business Wire) According to the findings, 85% of business buyers said that as a result of the pandemic, their organizations were propelled to move more of their procurement online, and 96% said they anticipate their organizations will continue doing more purchasing online, even after pre-pandemic business functions resume. The vast majority (91%) of buyers said they prefer e-procurement over traditional and offline purchasing methods. "Our 2021 B2B E-commerce in Evolution report underlines the fact that simply leveraging e-procurement is no longer enough," said Todd Heimes, director of Amazon Business. "Ultimately, we think that organizations have a significant opportunity to maximize e-procurement technologies that will help them overcome operational challenges that diminish efficiency and waste budget. For seller organizations, adapting to meet buyer demands will allow them to remain relevant with their B2B customers. At Amazon Business, we're committed to helping buyers and sellers navigate the next chapters in their transformation journeys with our technology and expertise." Download the 2021 Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report here. Key takeawaysinclude: The pandemic accelerated digital transformation, helping organizations achieve new goals. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated organizations' efforts to digitize procurement. According to the report's findings, 38% of buyers made more than 50% of purchases for their organizations online in 2020. Smaller commercial organizations were especially motivated to accelerate their digital transformation efforts in the last year. Fifty-six percent of small and-medium businesses (SMBs) said they more fully digitized their purchasing process due to COVID-19, compared to only 42% of enterprise commercial companies. This indicates that smaller organizations had to play "catch up" to large enterprises when the pandemic upended in-person operations and forced a shift to remote work. Ultimately this acceleration to adopt and adapt to purchasing online has resulted in additional benefits for buyers and sellers by unlocking new features and technologies that will enable them to do more—impacting their entire organization. Online features significantly outrank traditional ones in buyers' purchasing decision processes. When ranking the most valuable features of the purchasing process, buyers overwhelmingly indicated that online features, such as product comparisons or product videos, were more valuable than traditional ones, such as phone calls or viewing products in a store. Sellers, by contrast, ranked online features much lower than buyers. In the report, when looking at respondents who rated features a "4" or "5" (where 5 was most valuable): Buyers ranked online product comparison features the highest 83% of the time, whereas sellers only ranked them the highest 67% of the time. Buyers ranked product videos the highest 74% of the time, whereas sellers only ranked the feature highest 66% of the time. Sellers ranked viewing products in a physical store highest 68% of the time, compared to buyers who only ranked it highest 57% of the time. Sellers ranked phone and/or video calls with a sales rep highest 69% of the time, compared to buyers who only ranked it highest 63% of the time. For 2021, the top priority identified by sellers is providing a positive customer experience (62% of respondents), followed by expanding customer bases (59%), and selling products globally (40%). Meanwhile, the top priority for buyers is increasing efficiency, with 40% of respondents selecting this option. However, more than one-third (34%) of buyers said reducing costs is a top procurement priority this year—though cost reduction is a higher priority in the education, government, and healthcare industries than in commercial industries. Social and environmental considerations are playing a larger role in the procurement process. Increasingly, over the past year, expectations between consumer and business purchasing experiences have become blurred as business buyers expect the same fast, convenient, and personalized digital buying capabilities they've grown accustomed to at home. And consumers want to support diversity and sustainability products and initiatives from the brands they give their dollars to. The 2021 Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution report revealed that the consumer push to prioritize social and environmental issues is also important to both B2B buyers and sellers, in all industries. While increasing efficiency was the top buyer procurement priority for 2021 at 40%, improving sustainability in purchasing (39%), supporting local businesses within our community (37%), and increasing diversity among suppliers (35%) were all close behind. Additionally, 83% of buyers surveyed said their companies plan to increase their purchasing budgets reserved for Black and minority-owned businesses in 2021; and of those, almost half (48%) plan to increase their budgets by 20% or more. Priorities for 2021 vary across healthcare, education, government, and commercial industries. According to the report, the top priorities per industry for 2021 are: Education - Reducing costs (48%) Government - Supporting remote work (50%) Healthcare - Increasing efficiency (52%) Commercial - Improving sustainability (49%) Additionally, 32% of healthcare respondents said accessing suppliers that meet the needs of their business was the top pain point in 2020, which aligns with the prioritization of increasing efficiency this year in an industry where stringent product specifications and regulatory requirements can make sourcing necessary supplies challenging. Of note, commercial business respondents identified the next two top procurement priorities for 2021 as supporting local businesses within the community (46%) and increasing diversity (39%); this indicates the growing importance of corporate social responsibility in the commercial sector. Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report methodology Amazon Business surveyed 250 B2B buyers and 250 B2B sellers across the U.S. in 2021. Buyer respondents included full- and part-time employees across a range of job levels who worked at organizations of various sizes in the following sectors: government, education, healthcare, and commercial industries. All buyers' organizations made an annual revenue of more than $25 million. All buyer respondents played an influential role in their organization's procurement process. Seller respondents included full- and part-time employees across a range of job levels who worked at organizations of various sizes that sold products across a variety of categories. About Amazon Business Amazon Business helps millions of customers worldwide—from small businesses, schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and government agencies, to large enterprises with global operations—reshape their procurement with cost and time savings, greater productivity, and insightful purchasing analytics. Procurement and business leaders enjoy convenient shipping options on hundreds of millions of supplies across categories like office, IT, janitorial, food service, and professional medical supplies. Customers also have access to a variety of business-tailored features and benefits, including a curated site experience, Business Prime, business-only pricing and selection, single or multi user business accounts, approvals workflow, purchasing system integrations, payment solutions, tax exemptions, dedicated customer support, and more. Amazon Business is currently available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and India. For more information, visit business.amazon.com, www.amazonbusinessblog.com, and @AmazonBusiness. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005021/en/ Shireen McClearyAmazon Business Public Relations Managershimcc@amazon.com Source: Amazon Business

<p><em>Inaugural study reveals B2B e-procurement opportunities following a year of immense transformation, including government, education, healthcare, and commercial industry buyers' increased focus on social and environmental issues</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 14, 2021-- Amazon Business today released the first <em>2021 B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report</em>, which shares B2B trends and new insights from U.S. procurement professionals across industries and organizations of every size. For the report, which examines the rapid transformation B2B e-procurement has undergone in recent years, Amazon Business surveyed 250 B2B buyers and 250 B2B sellers who hold influential procurement roles across government, education, healthcare, and commercial industries in the U.S. This report also provides actionable insights for business decision-makers, on both the buying and selling sides, as they continue their digital transformation journey in 2021 and beyond.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005021/en/</p><div><p>(Photo: Business Wire)</p></div><p>According to the findings, 85% of business buyers said that as a result of the pandemic, their organizations were propelled to move more of their procurement online, and 96% said they anticipate their organizations will continue doing more purchasing online, even after pre-pandemic business functions resume. The vast majority (91%) of buyers said they prefer e-procurement over traditional and offline purchasing methods.</p><p>"Our 2021 B2B E-commerce in Evolution report underlines the fact that simply leveraging e-procurement is no longer enough," said Todd Heimes, director of Amazon Business. "Ultimately, we think that organizations have a significant opportunity to maximize e-procurement technologies that will help them overcome operational challenges that diminish efficiency and waste budget. For seller organizations, adapting to meet buyer demands will allow them to remain relevant with their B2B customers. At Amazon Business, we're committed to helping buyers and sellers navigate the next chapters in their transformation journeys with our technology and expertise."</p><p>Download the <em>2021 Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report</em> here. Key takeawaysinclude:</p><p>The pandemic accelerated digital transformation, helping organizations achieve new goals.</p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated organizations' efforts to digitize procurement. According to the report's findings, 38% of buyers made more than 50% of purchases for their organizations online in 2020.</p><p>Smaller commercial organizations were especially motivated to accelerate their digital transformation efforts in the last year. Fifty-six percent of small and-medium businesses (SMBs) said they more fully digitized their purchasing process due to COVID-19, compared to only 42% of enterprise commercial companies. This indicates that smaller organizations had to play "catch up" to large enterprises when the pandemic upended in-person operations and forced a shift to remote work. Ultimately this acceleration to adopt and adapt to purchasing online has resulted in additional benefits for buyers and sellers by unlocking new features and technologies that will enable them to do more—impacting their entire organization.</p><p>Online features significantly outrank traditional ones in buyers' purchasing decision processes.</p><p>When ranking the most valuable features of the purchasing process, buyers overwhelmingly indicated that online features, such as product comparisons or product videos, were more valuable than traditional ones, such as phone calls or viewing products in a store. Sellers, by contrast, ranked online features much lower than buyers. In the report, when looking at respondents who rated features a "4" or "5" (where 5 was most valuable):</p><ul><li>Buyers ranked online product comparison features the highest 83% of the time, whereas sellers only ranked them the highest 67% of the time.</li><li>Buyers ranked product videos the highest 74% of the time, whereas sellers only ranked the feature highest 66% of the time.</li><li>Sellers ranked viewing products in a physical store highest 68% of the time, compared to buyers who only ranked it highest 57% of the time.</li><li>Sellers ranked phone and/or video calls with a sales rep highest 69% of the time, compared to buyers who only ranked it highest 63% of the time.</li></ul><p>For 2021, the top priority identified by sellers is providing a positive customer experience (62% of respondents), followed by expanding customer bases (59%), and selling products globally (40%). Meanwhile, the top priority for buyers is increasing efficiency, with 40% of respondents selecting this option. However, more than one-third (34%) of buyers said reducing costs is a top procurement priority this year—though cost reduction is a higher priority in the education, government, and healthcare industries than in commercial industries.</p><p>Social and environmental considerations are playing a larger role in the procurement process.</p><p>Increasingly, over the past year, expectations between consumer and business purchasing experiences have become blurred as business buyers expect the same fast, convenient, and personalized digital buying capabilities they've grown accustomed to at home. And consumers want to support diversity and sustainability products and initiatives from the brands they give their dollars to. The <em>2021 Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution </em>report revealed that the consumer push to prioritize social and environmental issues is also important to both B2B buyers and sellers, in all industries.</p><ul><li>While increasing efficiency was the top buyer procurement priority for 2021 at 40%, improving sustainability in purchasing (39%), supporting local businesses within our community (37%), and increasing diversity among suppliers (35%) were all close behind.</li><li>Additionally, 83% of buyers surveyed said their companies plan to increase their purchasing budgets reserved for Black and minority-owned businesses in 2021; and of those, almost half (48%) plan to increase their budgets by 20% or more.</li></ul><p>Priorities for 2021 vary across healthcare, education, government, and commercial industries.</p><p>According to the report, the top priorities per industry for 2021 are:</p><ul><li>Education - Reducing costs (48%)</li><li>Government - Supporting remote work (50%)</li><li>Healthcare - Increasing efficiency (52%)</li><li>Commercial - Improving sustainability (49%)</li></ul><p>Additionally, 32% of healthcare respondents said accessing suppliers that meet the needs of their business was the top pain point in 2020, which aligns with the prioritization of increasing efficiency this year in an industry where stringent product specifications and regulatory requirements can make sourcing necessary supplies challenging.</p><p>Of note, commercial business respondents identified the next two top procurement priorities for 2021 as supporting local businesses within the community (46%) and increasing diversity (39%); this indicates the growing importance of corporate social responsibility in the commercial sector.</p><p><em>Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report methodology</em></p><p><em>Amazon Business surveyed 250 B2B buyers and 250 B2B sellers across the U.S. in 2021. Buyer respondents included full- and part-time employees across a range of job levels who worked at organizations of various sizes in the following sectors: government, education, healthcare, and commercial industries. All buyers' organizations made an annual revenue of more than $25 million. All buyer respondents played an influential role in their organization's procurement process. Seller respondents included full- and part-time employees across a range of job levels who worked at organizations of various sizes that sold products across a variety of categories.</em></p><p>About Amazon Business</p><p>Amazon Business helps millions of customers worldwide—from small businesses, schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and government agencies, to large enterprises with global operations—reshape their procurement with cost and time savings, greater productivity, and insightful purchasing analytics. Procurement and business leaders enjoy convenient shipping options on hundreds of millions of supplies across categories like office, IT, janitorial, food service, and professional medical supplies. Customers also have access to a variety of business-tailored features and benefits, including a curated site experience, Business Prime, business-only pricing and selection, single or multi user business accounts, approvals workflow, purchasing system integrations, payment solutions, tax exemptions, dedicated customer support, and more. Amazon Business is currently available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and India. For more information, visit business.amazon.com, www.amazonbusinessblog.com, and @AmazonBusiness.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005021/en/</p><p>Shireen McClearyAmazon Business Public Relations Managershimcc@amazon.com</p><p>Source: Amazon Business</p>

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New AWS Infrastructure Region will arrive in first half of 2023, enabling customers to run workloads and store data in Israel while serving end-users with even lower latency AWS selected as primary cloud provider for Israeli government's digital transformation SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced it will open an infrastructure region in Israel in the first half of 2023. The AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region will enable even more developers, startups, and enterprises as well as government, education, and non-profits to run their applications and serve end-users from data centers located in Israel. Additionally, the government of Israel announced that it has selected AWS as its primary cloud provider as part of the "Nimbus" contract for government ministries and subsidiaries. The Nimbus framework will provide cloud services to Israeli government ministries including local municipalities, government-owned companies, and public sector organizations with the aim of helping to accelerate digital transformation. It will be instrumental in driving innovation and enabling new digital services for the citizens of Israel. For more information, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure/. "The new AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region will empower more public and private institutions, innovative startups, and global companies to deliver built-for-the-cloud applications that help fuel economic development across the country. It is the latest in our list of AWS Regions across Europe and the Middle East, which includes existing regions in Bahrain, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, and the UK as well as regions under development in Spain, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates," said Peter DeSantis, Senior Vice President of Global Infrastructure, AWS. "The new region is a continuation of our investment to support enterprises of all kinds, help startups scale and grow, enable technical skills development, and create cloud literacy. Cloud technology is at the heart of the Israeli government's digital transformation program, and their approach highlights the importance of setting a strong course for cloud adoption and leading by example to re-invent citizen services." AWS Regions are comprised of Availability Zones, which place infrastructure in separate and distinct geographic locations with enough distance to significantly reduce the risk of a single event impacting customers' business continuity, yet near enough to provide low latency for high availability applications that leverage multiple Availability Zones. Globally, AWS has 81 Availability Zones across 25 geographic regions, with plans to launch an additional 21 Availability Zones and seven AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Each Availability Zone has independent power, cooling, and physical security and is connected through redundant, ultra-low-latency networks. AWS customers focused on high availability can design their applications to run in multiple Availability Zones and across multiple regions to achieve even greater fault tolerance. The addition of the AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region will enable local customers with data residency requirements to store their data in Israel with the assurance that they retain control over the location of their data. Organizations using this region will also be able to access advanced technologies from the world's leading cloud with the broadest and deepest suite of cloud services to drive innovation including analytics, compute, database, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, mobile services, storage, and more. Customers and AWS Partners in AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) RegionCustomers in Israel will continue to join the millions of active customers who are using AWS every month in over 190 countries around the world. Organizations choose AWS to run their mission-critical workloads to drive cost savings, accelerate innovation, and speed time-to-market. Customers in Israel have built their businesses on top of AWS, including Amdocs, AppsFlyer, Ayalon Insurance, Bank Leumi, Bizzabo, CyberArk, Fiverr, Gamoshi, Gett, Gong, Government of Israel, Harel Insurance, Hashavshevet, Innovid, ironSource, Jfrog, Kaltura, Lumigo, Migdal, monday.com, Netafim, NICE, Operative, Perion, Rami Levy, Sentinel One, SimilarWeb, Tnuva, Wix, Yad2, and many more. AWS enables them to scale rapidly and expand their geographic reach in minutes. In the Israeli public sector, organizations are using AWS to transform the services they deliver to citizens, including the Center for Educational Technology, The Ministry of Health, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Weizmann Institute. Bank Leumi is one of the leading banks in Israel and has approximately 200 branches across the country and dedicated teams leveraging AWS to build an advanced banking services marketplace. "Having secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure is paramount to providing the best banking experiences for our customers," said Jaime Schcolnik, Chief Information Officer at Bank Leumi. "Using AWS as our primary cloud provider has enabled us to innovate rapidly and develop a new open banking platform with reduced cost and minimal development time compared to other technologies. The new AWS Region in Israel will further support our investment in modernizing our banking infrastructure." Migdal Insurance, a leading Israeli insurance company with over $80 billion in managed assets and two million customers, relies on AWS to comply with frequently changing security and privacy requirements including the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS17). "AWS's advanced security services like AWS CloudTrail, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, and AWS Config, combined with their enterprise experience, gives us the agility and flexibility to innovate quickly while remaining compliant with frequently changing security and privacy requirements," said Tami O.Koll, Deputy CEO, Head of Technology, Migdal. "We're constantly looking for ways to innovate and provide a superior service that helps us remain laser focused on our customers. The new AWS Region in Israel will provide low latency access and help us enhance our customer and agent experience through advanced analytics and AI and machine learning services." CyberArk is the global leader in Identity Security. Centered on privileged access management, CyberArk provides the most comprehensive security offering for any identity – human or machine – across business applications, distributed workforces, hybrid cloud workloads and throughout the DevOps lifecycle. "Building our portfolio of Identity Security-based SaaS offerings on AWS helps accelerate our ability to provide more choice for customers interested in subscription-based SaaS options that improve security and maximize risk reduction," said Udi Mokady, CyberArk chairman and CEO. "Most recently, AWS infrastructure agility enabled us the flexibility to quickly build and launch Cloud Entitlements Manager, which provides our customers with an important solution to monitor entitlements across cloud environments and remove excessive permissions across an organization's cloud footprint. AWS bringing a region to Israel with the same high levels of data protection, user privacy, and regulatory compliance as their other regions around the world is great news for us and to all tech companies in Israel." Fiverr, the company that is changing how the world works together, connects businesses of all sizes with skilled freelancers offering digital services in more than 500 categories. Fiverr uses multiple AWS Cloud services to host its platform and scale its progression. "Scaling our platform and enabling rapid development of new products is essential to our continued growth," said Gil Sheinfeld, Fiverr CTO. "Using AWS managed services allows us to focus on innovation and improve our productivity while we grow rapidly. The planned opening of an AWS Region in Israel is great news for us as it reflects AWS's dedication to Israel." The monday.com Work OS is an open platform that democratizes the power of software so organizations can easily build work management tools and software applications to fit any need. monday.com serves more than 110,000 customers across more than 200 industries in 190 countries. "Since adopting AWS, we've been able to further our mission of democratizing power software for everyone by allowing us to scale and help our customers meet rapidly evolving challenges," said David Virtser, Head of Infrastructure at monday.com. "AWS helped us enhance both our product and technology stack by breaking our initial monolith into microservers and adopting containers, orchestration, and continuous delivery - enabling us to greatly increase our pace of innovation. The expansion of AWS data centers in Israel is exciting news as we continue to look for new ways to meet our customers' growing needs, including the prioritization of data privacy and GDPR implications." Hashavshevet (Wizsoft), founded in 1985, is the developer of a leading ERP system that provides predictive data analytics software for businesses. More than 40,000 businesses use the Hashavshevet solution as the main platform to run their business. "We have decided to launch our SaaS ERP solution, H-ERP, on AWS for the benefit of our small and medium-sized businesses. By migrating to AWS, we have gained the advantage of advanced security services and improved operational reliability by leveraging an AWS Well-Architected design, automatic storage management, managed databases, and data analytics tools. The migration has enabled us to avoid the unnecessary expense of purchasing and maintaining servers to instead focus on the continuous development of a comprehensive scalable SaaS solution for our customers," said Prof. Assaf Avrahami, CEO of Hashavshevet. "We are excited about the opening of the AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region as it will provide customers who are required to keep their data inside the country with the ability to leverage our SaaS offering, which will be deployed in Israel on AWS." Rami Levy Group's multiple businesses include more than 50 branches nationwide, an online store, and subsidiaries Rami-Levy Communication, Cofix, good pharm, and Rami Levy Customers' Club. Locally, Rami-Levy is considered one of the most influential businesses for lowering the cost of living in Israel. Rami-Levy migrated its online shop to AWS during the pandemic, leveraging EC2 auto scaling to automatically and seamlessly accommodate 100% growth of online orders and ensure availability across the country. "Rami Levy Group is focused on the customer," said Ron Efraty, Chairman of the Board at Cofix and CEO of Rami Levy Communication. "Using AWS services enabled us to maintain the same great shopping experience for our customers, especially in times when people could not visit our physical stores. Following our successful transition to AWS, we are now looking into AWS machine learning services such as Amazon Personalize to aggregate multiple data sources from all our customers' touch points to personalize their shopping experience. Protecting customer data is our top priority and one of the reasons we chose AWS. The planned opening of an AWS Region in Israel allows us to meet regulation for sensitive customer data." Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center – Ichilov Hospital is a teaching and research center affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and one of Israel's largest hospitals. The I-Medata Innovation Center uses AWS Control Tower to facilitate the fast, consistent, and secure creation of AWS accounts while protecting sensitive medical data. The center also relies on Amazon SageMaker to enable its scientists to build, train, and deploy advanced machine learning models for early detection of deterioration in COVID-19 patients. Dr. Ahuva Weiss-Meilik, Head of I-Medata AI Center at Tel-Aviv Sourasky MedicalCenter, said, "AWS has changed the way we work at the research center. We have full protection of sensitive medical data while continuing to enable the productivity of researchers. Developing our application on AWS has increased the speed of our research and reduced the time required to add new research from months to just a few days. The new AWS Region in Israel will help us process data in the cloud in compliance with the highest levels of local regulatory requirements for the processing of private health information." "We congratulate AWS on their winning bid in the first tender of Project Nimbus, a multi-year flagship project led by the Israeli Government Procurement Administration to provide a comprehensive framework for the provision of cloud services to the Government of Israel," said Yali Rothenberg, Accountant General of Israel. Israel-based AWS Partner Network (APN) Partners also welcome the news of the planned AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region. The APN includes tens of thousands of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Systems Integrators (SIs) around the world. AWS Partners build innovative solutions and services on AWS, and the APN helps by providing business, technical, marketing, and go-to-market support. APN SIs, consulting partners, and ISVs working in Israel help enterprise and public sector customers migrate to AWS, deploy mission-critical applications, and provide a full range of monitoring, automation, and management services for customers' environments on AWS. Examples of AWS Israel Partners include Alcide, AllCloud, AppsFlyer, Automat-IT, BigPanda, Bringg, Checkmarx, CloudBuzz, Matrix CloudZone, Comm-IT, Continuity Software, CloudRide, DoIT International, Guardicore, Kaltura, MidLink, Namogoo, Nice, Orca Security, Perimeter81, Quali, Radware, Sapiens, TeraSky, and Trax Retail. Investing in Israel's FutureThe new AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region continues AWS's commitment in Israel. As the number of customers in Israel has grown, so has the size of AWS's presence in the country. In 2014, AWS opened its first office in Israel to service the local market, and in the same year, Amazon established a research and development (R&D) center in the country. Since then, Amazon's R&D presence in Israel has expanded and now includes Prime Air, Alexa Shopping, and Amazon Lab126. Amazon R&D efforts also include the development of AWS-designed compute, storage, networking, security, and machine learning hardware through Annapurna Labs, which Amazon acquired in 2015. Annapurna Labs develops innovative, high-performance, AWS-designed hardware, including AWS-designed Graviton2 Arm-based processors (which provide up to 40% better price performance on general compute than current generation x86 processors), AWS Inferentia (which offers the lowest cost machine learning inference in the cloud), AWS Trainium chips (which will provide the most powerful and lowest cost machine learning training in the cloud), and the AWS Nitro System (which removes networking, storage, and security functions off the main server to provide better performance, security, and development speed). Additional infrastructure investments in Israel include Amazon CloudFront edge locations. Amazon CloudFront is a highly secure and programmable Content Delivery Network (CDN) that accelerates the delivery of data, videos, applications, and APIs to users worldwide with low latency and high transfer speeds. In 2020, AWS also launched AWS Outposts and AWS Direct Connect in Israel. AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that offers the same AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience. AWS Direct Connect makes it easy to establish a dedicated network connection from customers' on-premises infrastructure to AWS infrastructure. Using AWS Direct Connect, customers can establish private connectivity between AWS and their data center, office, or colocation environment, which can reduce their network costs, increase bandwidth throughput, and provide a more consistent network experience than internet-based connections. For Israeli students and educators, the AWS Educate and AWS Academy programs are providing free resources to accelerate cloud-related learning and preparing today's students in Israel for the jobs of the future. Israeli universities and business schools already participating in the AWS Educate program include Ben Gurion University of the Negev, IDC Interdisciplinary Center, MTA - The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Tel-Aviv University, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and University of Haifa. AWS also offers a full range of training and certification programs to help those interested in the latest cloud computing technologies, best practices, and architectures to advance their technical skills and further support Israeli organizations in their digital transformation. To help grow the next generation of Israeli enterprises, AWS began supporting startups in Israel in 2013 through its AWS Activate program. This program gives startups access to guidance and one-on-one time with AWS experts as well as web-based training, self-paced labs, customer support, third-party offers, and up to $100,000 in AWS service credits – all at no charge. This is in addition to the work that AWS already does with the venture capital community, startup accelerators, and incubators to help startups grow in the cloud. In Israel, AWS works with accelerator organizations such as 8200 EISP, F2 Venture Capital – thejunction, and TechStars as well as venture capital firms like Aleph, Pitango, TLV Partners, and Viola Ventures to support the rapid growth of their portfolio companies. About Amazon Web ServicesFor over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610006031/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>New AWS Infrastructure Region will arrive in first half of 2023, enabling customers to run workloads and store data in Israel while serving end-users with even lower latency</em></p><p><em>AWS selected as primary cloud provider for Israeli government's digital transformation</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced it will open an infrastructure region in Israel in the first half of 2023. The AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region will enable even more developers, startups, and enterprises as well as government, education, and non-profits to run their applications and serve end-users from data centers located in Israel. Additionally, the government of Israel announced that it has selected AWS as its primary cloud provider as part of the "Nimbus" contract for government ministries and subsidiaries. The Nimbus framework will provide cloud services to Israeli government ministries including local municipalities, government-owned companies, and public sector organizations with the aim of helping to accelerate digital transformation. It will be instrumental in driving innovation and enabling new digital services for the citizens of Israel. For more information, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure/.</p><p>"The new AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region will empower more public and private institutions, innovative startups, and global companies to deliver built-for-the-cloud applications that help fuel economic development across the country. It is the latest in our list of AWS Regions across Europe and the Middle East, which includes existing regions in Bahrain, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, and the UK as well as regions under development in Spain, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates," said Peter DeSantis, Senior Vice President of Global Infrastructure, AWS. "The new region is a continuation of our investment to support enterprises of all kinds, help startups scale and grow, enable technical skills development, and create cloud literacy. Cloud technology is at the heart of the Israeli government's digital transformation program, and their approach highlights the importance of setting a strong course for cloud adoption and leading by example to re-invent citizen services."</p><p>AWS Regions are comprised of Availability Zones, which place infrastructure in separate and distinct geographic locations with enough distance to significantly reduce the risk of a single event impacting customers' business continuity, yet near enough to provide low latency for high availability applications that leverage multiple Availability Zones. Globally, AWS has 81 Availability Zones across 25 geographic regions, with plans to launch an additional 21 Availability Zones and seven AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.</p><p>Each Availability Zone has independent power, cooling, and physical security and is connected through redundant, ultra-low-latency networks. AWS customers focused on high availability can design their applications to run in multiple Availability Zones and across multiple regions to achieve even greater fault tolerance. The addition of the AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region will enable local customers with data residency requirements to store their data in Israel with the assurance that they retain control over the location of their data. Organizations using this region will also be able to access advanced technologies from the world's leading cloud with the broadest and deepest suite of cloud services to drive innovation including analytics, compute, database, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, mobile services, storage, and more.</p><p>Customers and AWS Partners in AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) RegionCustomers in Israel will continue to join the millions of active customers who are using AWS every month in over 190 countries around the world. Organizations choose AWS to run their mission-critical workloads to drive cost savings, accelerate innovation, and speed time-to-market. Customers in Israel have built their businesses on top of AWS, including Amdocs, AppsFlyer, Ayalon Insurance, Bank Leumi, Bizzabo, CyberArk, Fiverr, Gamoshi, Gett, Gong, Government of Israel, Harel Insurance, Hashavshevet, Innovid, ironSource, Jfrog, Kaltura, Lumigo, Migdal, monday.com, Netafim, NICE, Operative, Perion, Rami Levy, Sentinel One, SimilarWeb, Tnuva, Wix, Yad2, and many more. AWS enables them to scale rapidly and expand their geographic reach in minutes. In the Israeli public sector, organizations are using AWS to transform the services they deliver to citizens, including the Center for Educational Technology, The Ministry of Health, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Weizmann Institute.</p><p>Bank Leumi is one of the leading banks in Israel and has approximately 200 branches across the country and dedicated teams leveraging AWS to build an advanced banking services marketplace. "Having secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure is paramount to providing the best banking experiences for our customers," said Jaime Schcolnik, Chief Information Officer at Bank Leumi. "Using AWS as our primary cloud provider has enabled us to innovate rapidly and develop a new open banking platform with reduced cost and minimal development time compared to other technologies. The new AWS Region in Israel will further support our investment in modernizing our banking infrastructure."</p><p>Migdal Insurance, a leading Israeli insurance company with over $80 billion in managed assets and two million customers, relies on AWS to comply with frequently changing security and privacy requirements including the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS17). "AWS's advanced security services like AWS CloudTrail, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, and AWS Config, combined with their enterprise experience, gives us the agility and flexibility to innovate quickly while remaining compliant with frequently changing security and privacy requirements," said Tami O.Koll, Deputy CEO, Head of Technology, Migdal. "We're constantly looking for ways to innovate and provide a superior service that helps us remain laser focused on our customers. The new AWS Region in Israel will provide low latency access and help us enhance our customer and agent experience through advanced analytics and AI and machine learning services."</p><p>CyberArk is the global leader in Identity Security. Centered on privileged access management, CyberArk provides the most comprehensive security offering for any identity – human or machine – across business applications, distributed workforces, hybrid cloud workloads and throughout the DevOps lifecycle. "Building our portfolio of Identity Security-based SaaS offerings on AWS helps accelerate our ability to provide more choice for customers interested in subscription-based SaaS options that improve security and maximize risk reduction," said Udi Mokady, CyberArk chairman and CEO. "Most recently, AWS infrastructure agility enabled us the flexibility to quickly build and launch Cloud Entitlements Manager, which provides our customers with an important solution to monitor entitlements across cloud environments and remove excessive permissions across an organization's cloud footprint. AWS bringing a region to Israel with the same high levels of data protection, user privacy, and regulatory compliance as their other regions around the world is great news for us and to all tech companies in Israel."</p><p>Fiverr, the company that is changing how the world works together, connects businesses of all sizes with skilled freelancers offering digital services in more than 500 categories. Fiverr uses multiple AWS Cloud services to host its platform and scale its progression. "Scaling our platform and enabling rapid development of new products is essential to our continued growth," said Gil Sheinfeld, Fiverr CTO. "Using AWS managed services allows us to focus on innovation and improve our productivity while we grow rapidly. The planned opening of an AWS Region in Israel is great news for us as it reflects AWS's dedication to Israel."</p><p>The monday.com Work OS is an open platform that democratizes the power of software so organizations can easily build work management tools and software applications to fit any need. monday.com serves more than 110,000 customers across more than 200 industries in 190 countries. "Since adopting AWS, we've been able to further our mission of democratizing power software for everyone by allowing us to scale and help our customers meet rapidly evolving challenges," said David Virtser, Head of Infrastructure at monday.com. "AWS helped us enhance both our product and technology stack by breaking our initial monolith into microservers and adopting containers, orchestration, and continuous delivery - enabling us to greatly increase our pace of innovation. The expansion of AWS data centers in Israel is exciting news as we continue to look for new ways to meet our customers' growing needs, including the prioritization of data privacy and GDPR implications."</p><p>Hashavshevet (Wizsoft), founded in 1985, is the developer of a leading ERP system that provides predictive data analytics software for businesses. More than 40,000 businesses use the Hashavshevet solution as the main platform to run their business. "We have decided to launch our SaaS ERP solution, H-ERP, on AWS for the benefit of our small and medium-sized businesses. By migrating to AWS, we have gained the advantage of advanced security services and improved operational reliability by leveraging an AWS Well-Architected design, automatic storage management, managed databases, and data analytics tools. The migration has enabled us to avoid the unnecessary expense of purchasing and maintaining servers to instead focus on the continuous development of a comprehensive scalable SaaS solution for our customers," said Prof. Assaf Avrahami, CEO of Hashavshevet. "We are excited about the opening of the AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region as it will provide customers who are required to keep their data inside the country with the ability to leverage our SaaS offering, which will be deployed in Israel on AWS."</p><p>Rami Levy Group's multiple businesses include more than 50 branches nationwide, an online store, and subsidiaries Rami-Levy Communication, Cofix, good pharm, and Rami Levy Customers' Club. Locally, Rami-Levy is considered one of the most influential businesses for lowering the cost of living in Israel. Rami-Levy migrated its online shop to AWS during the pandemic, leveraging EC2 auto scaling to automatically and seamlessly accommodate 100% growth of online orders and ensure availability across the country. "Rami Levy Group is focused on the customer," said Ron Efraty, Chairman of the Board at Cofix and CEO of Rami Levy Communication. "Using AWS services enabled us to maintain the same great shopping experience for our customers, especially in times when people could not visit our physical stores. Following our successful transition to AWS, we are now looking into AWS machine learning services such as Amazon Personalize to aggregate multiple data sources from all our customers' touch points to personalize their shopping experience. Protecting customer data is our top priority and one of the reasons we chose AWS. The planned opening of an AWS Region in Israel allows us to meet regulation for sensitive customer data."</p><p>Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center – Ichilov Hospital is a teaching and research center affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and one of Israel's largest hospitals. The I-Medata Innovation Center uses AWS Control Tower to facilitate the fast, consistent, and secure creation of AWS accounts while protecting sensitive medical data. The center also relies on Amazon SageMaker to enable its scientists to build, train, and deploy advanced machine learning models for early detection of deterioration in COVID-19 patients. Dr. Ahuva Weiss-Meilik, Head of I-Medata AI Center at Tel-Aviv Sourasky MedicalCenter, said, "AWS has changed the way we work at the research center. We have full protection of sensitive medical data while continuing to enable the productivity of researchers. Developing our application on AWS has increased the speed of our research and reduced the time required to add new research from months to just a few days. The new AWS Region in Israel will help us process data in the cloud in compliance with the highest levels of local regulatory requirements for the processing of private health information."</p><p>"We congratulate AWS on their winning bid in the first tender of Project Nimbus, a multi-year flagship project led by the Israeli Government Procurement Administration to provide a comprehensive framework for the provision of cloud services to the Government of Israel," said Yali Rothenberg, Accountant General of Israel.</p><p>Israel-based AWS Partner Network (APN) Partners also welcome the news of the planned AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region. The APN includes tens of thousands of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Systems Integrators (SIs) around the world. AWS Partners build innovative solutions and services on AWS, and the APN helps by providing business, technical, marketing, and go-to-market support. APN SIs, consulting partners, and ISVs working in Israel help enterprise and public sector customers migrate to AWS, deploy mission-critical applications, and provide a full range of monitoring, automation, and management services for customers' environments on AWS. Examples of AWS Israel Partners include Alcide, AllCloud, AppsFlyer, Automat-IT, BigPanda, Bringg, Checkmarx, CloudBuzz, Matrix CloudZone, Comm-IT, Continuity Software, CloudRide, DoIT International, Guardicore, Kaltura, MidLink, Namogoo, Nice, Orca Security, Perimeter81, Quali, Radware, Sapiens, TeraSky, and Trax Retail.</p><p>Investing in Israel's FutureThe new AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region continues AWS's commitment in Israel. As the number of customers in Israel has grown, so has the size of AWS's presence in the country. In 2014, AWS opened its first office in Israel to service the local market, and in the same year, Amazon established a research and development (R&amp;D) center in the country. Since then, Amazon's R&amp;D presence in Israel has expanded and now includes Prime Air, Alexa Shopping, and Amazon Lab126. Amazon R&amp;D efforts also include the development of AWS-designed compute, storage, networking, security, and machine learning hardware through Annapurna Labs, which Amazon acquired in 2015. Annapurna Labs develops innovative, high-performance, AWS-designed hardware, including AWS-designed Graviton2 Arm-based processors (which provide up to 40% better price performance on general compute than current generation x86 processors), AWS Inferentia (which offers the lowest cost machine learning inference in the cloud), AWS Trainium chips (which will provide the most powerful and lowest cost machine learning training in the cloud), and the AWS Nitro System (which removes networking, storage, and security functions off the main server to provide better performance, security, and development speed).</p><p>Additional infrastructure investments in Israel include Amazon CloudFront edge locations. Amazon CloudFront is a highly secure and programmable Content Delivery Network (CDN) that accelerates the delivery of data, videos, applications, and APIs to users worldwide with low latency and high transfer speeds. In 2020, AWS also launched AWS Outposts and AWS Direct Connect in Israel. AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that offers the same AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience. AWS Direct Connect makes it easy to establish a dedicated network connection from customers' on-premises infrastructure to AWS infrastructure. Using AWS Direct Connect, customers can establish private connectivity between AWS and their data center, office, or colocation environment, which can reduce their network costs, increase bandwidth throughput, and provide a more consistent network experience than internet-based connections.</p><p>For Israeli students and educators, the AWS Educate and AWS Academy programs are providing free resources to accelerate cloud-related learning and preparing today's students in Israel for the jobs of the future. Israeli universities and business schools already participating in the AWS Educate program include Ben Gurion University of the Negev, IDC Interdisciplinary Center, MTA - The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Tel-Aviv University, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and University of Haifa. AWS also offers a full range of training and certification programs to help those interested in the latest cloud computing technologies, best practices, and architectures to advance their technical skills and further support Israeli organizations in their digital transformation.</p><p>To help grow the next generation of Israeli enterprises, AWS began supporting startups in Israel in 2013 through its AWS Activate program. This program gives startups access to guidance and one-on-one time with AWS experts as well as web-based training, self-paced labs, customer support, third-party offers, and up to $100,000 in AWS service credits – all at no charge. This is in addition to the work that AWS already does with the venture capital community, startup accelerators, and incubators to help startups grow in the cloud. In Israel, AWS works with accelerator organizations such as 8200 EISP, F2 Venture Capital – thejunction, and TechStars as well as venture capital firms like Aleph, Pitango, TLV Partners, and Viola Ventures to support the rapid growth of their portfolio companies.</p><p>About Amazon Web ServicesFor over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 21 more Availability Zones and seven more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610006031/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon and HanesBrands File Joint Lawsuits Against Infringers of Champion Trademarks

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2021-- Today, Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon") (NASDAQ: AMZN), together with HanesBrands, Inc. and HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC (collectively, "HanesBrands") jointly filed 13 lawsuits against 17 defendants for selling silicone protective earbud case covers that illegally bear HanesBrands' registered Champion trademarks. The defendants attempted to offer the infringing products in Amazon's store, violating Amazon's policies, infringing on HanesBrands' registered Champion trademarks, and breaking the law. The lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. They allege that the defendants used HanesBrands' registered Champion trademarks without authorization to deceive customers about the authenticity and origin of the products and to create a false affiliation with HanesBrands. Amazon closed the defendants' selling accounts. "The vast majority of Amazon customers shop with the confidence knowing they will receive an authentic product," said Dharmesh Mehta, vice president of Customer Trust and Partner Support at Amazon. "In the rare instances when bad actors attempt to take advantage of customers and companies like HanesBrands, our team is relentless about tracking down and holding them accountable." Amazon strictly prohibits infringing and counterfeit products in its store, and has invested more than $700 million and employed more than 10,000 people to proactively protect its store from bad actors and bad products. Amazon uses industry-leading tools to verify potential sellers' identities, and Amazon's proprietary systems analyze hundreds of unique data points to verify information provided by potential sellers. In 2020, only 6% of attempted new seller account registrations passed its robust verifications process and listed products. As a result, fewer than 0.01% of all products sold on Amazon received a counterfeit complaint from customers. Those complaints were then investigated for accuracy. "We will aggressively defend our brands and our intellectual property around the world," said Jon Ram, president of Global Activewear at HanesBrands. "We look forward to prevailing in these lawsuits." In June 2020, Amazon launched its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global team dedicated to pursuing bad actors and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including by working with law enforcement.Amazon has filed a series of lawsuits against counterfeiters, including a suit against individuals using social media to promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeits, as well as joint lawsuits with Italian luxury brands Valentino and Ferragamo, cosmetics brand KF Beauty, family travel accessory brand JL Childress, cooler manufacturer YETI, and family-owned-and-operated card game company Dutch Blitz. HanesBrands, the owner of the iconic Champion brand, is a socially responsible leading manufacturer of everyday casual wear in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. For nearly 100 years, the Champion brand has been synonymous with high-quality uniforms and apparel for amateur and professional athletes, as well as popular styles of sportswear and leisurewear for kids and adults. Champion apparel has been worn by millions of everyday people, celebrities, and athletes, and the Champion brand has become one of the most recognized sportswear brands in history. The court filings are available here: Case: 2:21-cv-00766, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00767, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00768, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00769, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00770, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00771, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00772, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00773, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00774, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00775, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00776, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00777, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: 2:21-cv-00778, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Amazon has an extensive history protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable: Amazon Published Comprehensive Brand Protection Report Demonstrating Progress Toward Driving Counterfeits to Zero Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeits to Justice Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Europe to Help Small Businesses Protect Their Brands and Tackle Counterfeit IPR Center, Amazon Launch ‘Operation Fulfilled Action' to Stop Counterfeiters Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Using Social Media to Promote Sales Amazon Supports Resolution of 3M Case Against Fraudsters Amazon Supports Investigation, Prosecution of New York Defendants Charged in Fraud Scheme Amazon and KF Beauty File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Amazon and Valentino File Joint Lawsuit Against New York-Based Counterfeit Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters Amazon and Dutch Blitz File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About HanesBrands HanesBrands is a socially responsible leading marketer of everyday activewear apparel in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. HanesBrands' brands include some of the world's strongest brands, such as Hanes, Champion, Bonds, DIM, Bali, Maidenform, Playtex, Bras N Things, Nur Die/Nur Der, JMS/Just My Size, Wonderbra, Lovable, Alternative, Berlei, L'eggs, and Gear for Sports. Champion is HanesBrands' second-largest brand. Founded in Rochester, New York, in 1919, Champion has always been known for authentic American style and performance, and helped to pioneer some of the most important innovations in athletic wear, including reverse weave sweatshirts, mesh practice uniforms, and sports bras. In addition, Champion has collaborated with designers and other iconic brands around the world. Champion sportswear can be found in sporting goods retailers, e-commerce sites, department stores, college bookstores, and specialty retailers. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610005580/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2021-- Today, Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon") (NASDAQ: AMZN), together with HanesBrands, Inc. and HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC (collectively, "HanesBrands") jointly filed 13 lawsuits against 17 defendants for selling silicone protective earbud case covers that illegally bear HanesBrands' registered Champion trademarks. The defendants attempted to offer the infringing products in Amazon's store, violating Amazon's policies, infringing on HanesBrands' registered Champion trademarks, and breaking the law.</p><p>The lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. They allege that the defendants used HanesBrands' registered Champion trademarks without authorization to deceive customers about the authenticity and origin of the products and to create a false affiliation with HanesBrands. Amazon closed the defendants' selling accounts.</p><p>"The vast majority of Amazon customers shop with the confidence knowing they will receive an authentic product," said Dharmesh Mehta, vice president of Customer Trust and Partner Support at Amazon. "In the rare instances when bad actors attempt to take advantage of customers and companies like HanesBrands, our team is relentless about tracking down and holding them accountable."</p><p>Amazon strictly prohibits infringing and counterfeit products in its store, and has invested more than $700 million and employed more than 10,000 people to proactively protect its store from bad actors and bad products. Amazon uses industry-leading tools to verify potential sellers' identities, and Amazon's proprietary systems analyze hundreds of unique data points to verify information provided by potential sellers. In 2020, only 6% of attempted new seller account registrations passed its robust verifications process and listed products. As a result, fewer than 0.01% of all products sold on Amazon received a counterfeit complaint from customers. Those complaints were then investigated for accuracy.</p><p>"We will aggressively defend our brands and our intellectual property around the world," said Jon Ram, president of Global Activewear at HanesBrands. "We look forward to prevailing in these lawsuits."</p><p>In June 2020, Amazon launched its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global team dedicated to pursuing bad actors and holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including by working with law enforcement.Amazon has filed a series of lawsuits against counterfeiters, including a suit against individuals using social media to promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeits, as well as joint lawsuits with Italian luxury brands Valentino and Ferragamo, cosmetics brand KF Beauty, family travel accessory brand JL Childress, cooler manufacturer YETI, and family-owned-and-operated card game company Dutch Blitz.</p><p>HanesBrands, the owner of the iconic Champion brand, is a socially responsible leading manufacturer of everyday casual wear in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. For nearly 100 years, the Champion brand has been synonymous with high-quality uniforms and apparel for amateur and professional athletes, as well as popular styles of sportswear and leisurewear for kids and adults. Champion apparel has been worn by millions of everyday people, celebrities, and athletes, and the Champion brand has become one of the most recognized sportswear brands in history.</p><p>The court filings are available here:</p><ul><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00766, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00767, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00768, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00769, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00770, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00771, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00772, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00773, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00774, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00775, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00776, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00777, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li><li>Case: 2:21-cv-00778, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington</li></ul><p>Amazon has an extensive history protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable:</p><ul><li>Amazon Published Comprehensive Brand Protection Report Demonstrating Progress Toward Driving Counterfeits to Zero</li><li>Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeits to Justice</li><li>Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Europe to Help Small Businesses Protect Their Brands and Tackle Counterfeit</li><li>IPR Center, Amazon Launch ‘Operation Fulfilled Action' to Stop Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters Using Social Media to Promote Sales</li><li>Amazon Supports Resolution of 3M Case Against Fraudsters</li><li>Amazon Supports Investigation, Prosecution of New York Defendants Charged in Fraud Scheme</li><li>Amazon and KF Beauty File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Valentino File Joint Lawsuit Against New York-Based Counterfeit</li><li>Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Dutch Blitz File Joint Lawsuit against Counterfeiters</li><li>Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters</li></ul><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About HanesBrands</p><p>HanesBrands is a socially responsible leading marketer of everyday activewear apparel in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. HanesBrands' brands include some of the world's strongest brands, such as Hanes, Champion, Bonds, DIM, Bali, Maidenform, Playtex, Bras N Things, Nur Die/Nur Der, JMS/Just My Size, Wonderbra, Lovable, Alternative, Berlei, L'eggs, and Gear for Sports.</p><p>Champion is HanesBrands' second-largest brand. Founded in Rochester, New York, in 1919, Champion has always been known for authentic American style and performance, and helped to pioneer some of the most important innovations in athletic wear, including reverse weave sweatshirts, mesh practice uniforms, and sports bras. In addition, Champion has collaborated with designers and other iconic brands around the world. Champion sportswear can be found in sporting goods retailers, e-commerce sites, department stores, college bookstores, and specialty retailers.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610005580/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Music Launches DJ Mode: The Brand New, On-Demand Listening Experience Blends Music with Commentary from Artists and Hosts, Bringing Fans Even Closer to the Music They Love

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Amazon Music Launches DJ Mode: The Brand New, On-Demand Listening Experience Blends Music with Commentary from Artists and Hosts, Bringing Fans Even Closer to the Music They Love

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All-new experience delivers personalized, hosted stations with top DJs, featured artists, and music experts who share captivating anecdotes, new music recommendations, and more The first artist-led DJ Mode is hosted by Billie Eilish, introducing her favorite songs and the stories behind her new album, curated and voiced by the global superstar SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2021-- (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Today, Amazon Music announces DJ Mode, a brand new, on-demand listening experience that combines the personalization, control, and breadth of catalog of streaming with the vibrancy and personality of DJ-hosted radio—all in one destination. Listeners in the U.S. can opt in today to check out new, DJ-hosted stations across hip-hop, country, and pop, featuring music insights from industry experts and tastemakers, and drop-ins from top artists, plus music facts and trivia from Alexa. Learn more here. "We're continuing to revolutionize how listeners experience music, and with DJ Mode we're combining the best of streaming and traditional radio," said Steve Boom, VP of Amazon Music. "With DJ Mode, fans can stream music selected just for them, while enjoying the personality of DJ-hosted radio. We're also delighted that Billie Eilish is behind our first-ever artist-led DJ Mode experience, which gives fans access to her musical tastes and storytelling, hosted by one of the most innovative artists in the world." Beginning today, fans can opt in to experience DJ Mode across three of Amazon Music's top stations—Rap Rotation, Country Heat, and All Hits—with additional stations to follow. These DJ Mode stations include song selection and sequencing personalized to listener tastes, and music commentary and storytelling that evolve with every listen as new music is released. Fans can also now access the first-ever artist-led DJ Mode, The Billie Eilish Takeover, where the global superstar shares her inspirations and influences alongside her favorite songs and behind-the-scenes stories. To begin listening with DJ Mode, Prime members and Amazon Music subscribers in the U.S. can opt in by requesting enabled stations using voice with Alexa; the recently announced Car Mode, which makes it easier to use Amazon Music while in the car; or the Amazon Music app for iOS, Android, and Fire TV. Stations include: "Alexa, play Rap Rotation in DJ Mode": Rap Rotation Radio is your new home for hip-hop in heavy rotation, featuring the hottest tracks from Cardi B, Big Sean, Lil Yachty, and more. Hosted by esteemed hip-hop personality DJ Letty, Rap Rotation Radio in DJ Mode features voices from the artists that are moving the culture forward, stories behind the hit songs, and much more. "Alexa, play Country Heat in DJ Mode": Nashville country music radio host Kelly Sutton hosts Country Heat Radio in DJ Mode, which features some of the artists behind Nashville's most important music including Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, and Thomas Rhett. "Alexa, play All Hits in DJ Mode": Amazon Music's senior pop music programmer and former favorite Seattle radio host DJ Karen Wild takes listeners through the biggest songs in the world with All Hits Radio in DJ Mode. Hear from artists such as The Weeknd, Saweetie, and Bruno Mars, alongside the stories behind the tracks, featuring voices of the artists who created them. "Alexa, play The Billie Eilish Takeover": With The Billie Eilish Takeover, fans are invited behind the scenes into Billie's process. They'll listen to music curated by the global superstar and hear from Billie herself as she shares stories about her music, her musical influences, and why she picked some of her favorite songs to share with listeners. Billie's limited-time, curated experience will continue to be updated with new stories about her music as new songs from her upcoming album, Happier Than Ever, are released. Fans can listen to The Billie Eilish Takeover ahead of her upcoming episode of the Prime Day Show, premiering June 17 on Prime Video, where she shares details about her set list for the show. Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get our best deal ever—four months of the premium subscription service free, with unlimited access to more than 75 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months of the premium subscription service free. Listeners who want to listen to personalized music without commentary can continue to access these stations without DJ Mode. About Billie Eilish As seven-time Grammy Award-winning Billie Eilish prepares for the July 30 release of her album, Happier Than Ever, the 19-year-old Los Angeles native remains one of the biggest stars to emerge in the 21st century. Billie Eilish made history in 2020 as the youngest artist to receive nominations and win in all the major categories at the 62nd Grammy Awards, receiving awards for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. Billie Eilish is also the youngest artist to write and record an official James Bond theme song, "No Time To Die." Most recently, she took home both Record of the Year for everything i wanted and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "No Time To Die" at the 63rd Grammy Awards. About Amazon Music Amazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 75 million songs and the latest new releases. And with Amazon Music HD, customers have access to the highest-quality listening experience available, with more than 75 million songs available in High Definition (HD), more than 7 million songs in Ultra HD, and a growing catalog of 3D Audio. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. 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<p><em>All-new experience delivers personalized, hosted stations with top DJs, featured artists, and music experts who share captivating anecdotes, new music recommendations, and more</em></p><p><em>The first artist-led DJ Mode is hosted by Billie Eilish, introducing her favorite songs and the stories behind her new album, curated and voiced by the global superstar</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2021-- (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Today, Amazon Music announces DJ Mode, a brand new, on-demand listening experience that combines the personalization, control, and breadth of catalog of streaming with the vibrancy and personality of DJ-hosted radio—all in one destination. Listeners in the U.S. can opt in today to check out new, DJ-hosted stations across hip-hop, country, and pop, featuring music insights from industry experts and tastemakers, and drop-ins from top artists, plus music facts and trivia from Alexa. Learn more here.</p><p>"We're continuing to revolutionize how listeners experience music, and with DJ Mode we're combining the best of streaming and traditional radio," said Steve Boom, VP of Amazon Music. "With DJ Mode, fans can stream music selected just for them, while enjoying the personality of DJ-hosted radio. We're also delighted that Billie Eilish is behind our first-ever artist-led DJ Mode experience, which gives fans access to her musical tastes and storytelling, hosted by one of the most innovative artists in the world."</p><p>Beginning today, fans can opt in to experience DJ Mode across three of Amazon Music's top stations—Rap Rotation, Country Heat, and All Hits—with additional stations to follow. These DJ Mode stations include song selection and sequencing personalized to listener tastes, and music commentary and storytelling that evolve with every listen as new music is released. Fans can also now access the first-ever artist-led DJ Mode, <em>The Billie Eilish Takeover</em>, where the global superstar shares her inspirations and influences alongside her favorite songs and behind-the-scenes stories. To begin listening with DJ Mode, Prime members and Amazon Music subscribers in the U.S. can opt in by requesting enabled stations using voice with Alexa; the recently announced Car Mode, which makes it easier to use Amazon Music while in the car; or the Amazon Music app for iOS, Android, and Fire TV. Stations include:</p><ul><li>"Alexa, play Rap Rotation in DJ Mode": Rap Rotation Radio is your new home for hip-hop in heavy rotation, featuring the hottest tracks from Cardi B, Big Sean, Lil Yachty, and more. Hosted by esteemed hip-hop personality DJ Letty, Rap Rotation Radio in DJ Mode features voices from the artists that are moving the culture forward, stories behind the hit songs, and much more.</li><li>"Alexa, play Country Heat in DJ Mode": Nashville country music radio host Kelly Sutton hosts Country Heat Radio in DJ Mode, which features some of the artists behind Nashville's most important music including Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, and Thomas Rhett.</li><li>"Alexa, play All Hits in DJ Mode": Amazon Music's senior pop music programmer and former favorite Seattle radio host DJ Karen Wild takes listeners through the biggest songs in the world with All Hits Radio in DJ Mode. Hear from artists such as The Weeknd, Saweetie, and Bruno Mars, alongside the stories behind the tracks, featuring voices of the artists who created them.</li><li>"Alexa, play The Billie Eilish Takeover": With <em>The Billie Eilish Takeover</em>, fans are invited behind the scenes into Billie's process. They'll listen to music curated by the global superstar and hear from Billie herself as she shares stories about her music, her musical influences, and why she picked some of her favorite songs to share with listeners. Billie's limited-time, curated experience will continue to be updated with new stories about her music as new songs from her upcoming album, <em>Happier Than Ever,</em> are released. Fans can listen to <em>The Billie Eilish Takeover</em> ahead of her upcoming episode of the Prime Day Show, premiering June 17 on Prime Video, where she shares details about her set list for the show.</li></ul><p>Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get our best deal ever—four months of the premium subscription service free, with unlimited access to more than 75 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months of the premium subscription service free. Listeners who want to listen to personalized music without commentary can continue to access these stations without DJ Mode.</p><p>About Billie Eilish</p><p>As seven-time Grammy Award-winning Billie Eilish prepares for the July 30 release of her album, <em>Happier Than Ever</em>, the 19-year-old Los Angeles native remains one of the biggest stars to emerge in the 21st century. Billie Eilish made history in 2020 as the youngest artist to receive nominations and win in all the major categories at the 62nd Grammy Awards, receiving awards for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. Billie Eilish is also the youngest artist to write and record an official James Bond theme song, "No Time To Die." Most recently, she took home both Record of the Year for <em>everything i wanted</em> and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "No Time To Die" at the 63rd Grammy Awards.</p><p>About Amazon Music</p><p>Amazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 75 million songs and the latest new releases. And with Amazon Music HD, customers have access to the highest-quality listening experience available, with more than 75 million songs available in High Definition (HD), more than 7 million songs in Ultra HD, and a growing catalog of 3D Audio. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610005578/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com, Inc.</p>

Amazon and National Safety Council Create First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Solve the Most Common Workplace Injury in the U.S.

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Amazon and National Safety Council Create First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Solve the Most Common Workplace Injury in the U.S.

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The five-year partnership between Amazon and NSC will work to invent new ways to prevent common musculoskeletal injuries, like sprains and strains SEATTLE & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2021-- Today Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and National Safety Council (NSC) announced a five-year partnership to invent new ways to prevent the largest category of workplace injuries in the U.S., musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Amazon and NSC have been working together for months on this first-of-its-kind collaboration. "Through this partnership we'll be able to solve problems that people face every day so they can live their fullest lives," said Lorraine Martin, president and CEO of National Safety Council. "Going to work should be a positive, rewarding, and safe experience. We are grateful for the generous support of Amazon to help companies around the world solve this important issue while fueling our nonprofit mission to keep employees safe in the workplace." "As a member of Amazon's onsite safety team, my goal is to do everything I can to keep my fellow employees healthy at work so we all go home safe to our friends and families," said Chelsea Weimer, an hourly employee at Amazon's fulfillment center in Baltimore, MD. "Amazon has a high standard for safety; this partnership is more proof of that and I can't wait to see the work that's done to help decrease MSDs." The partnership will aim to prevent MSDs across a variety of industries by engaging key stakeholders, conducting research, inventing new technology and processes, and scaling the results. The collaboration is made possible by Amazon's $12 million contribution, the largest corporate contribution in the history of NSC, and will include five key components: Advisory Council: Establishing an international advisory council to bring together safety experts, corporations, and researchers in public and private sectors. The advisory council will work together to review the most promising approaches to MSD prevention, shape the development of partnership components, and engage external parties on MSD prevention. Pioneering Research: Conducting research utilizing next-generation artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning tools to explore current and future MSD innovations and trends. The research will be available to all industries to explore and glean insights. Small Business and University Grants: Providing grants to small businesses, universities, and university students. These grants will fund research and innovation that help companies of all sizes achieve impact. Innovation Challenge: Incubating and fostering innovative and practical solutions to address MSDs through Innovation Challenge competitions. These competitions will bring together experts to collaborate, iterate, and share techniques and ideas. Industry Call to Action – The MSD Pledge: Amazon and NSC will share solutions discovered throughout the partnership to inspire change through the creation of The MSD Pledge and a call on other companies to also join the effort to: Track proactive indicators of injuries to ensure proper risk mitigation and implement prevention strategies based on data. Implement an MSD prevention program that includes educating employees and employers about injury prevention. Embrace and drive forward innovative solutions to prevent MSDs and share best practices with other organizations worldwide. The partnership kicks off in June during National Safety Month and in its first year will focus on launching the advisory council, identifying research partners, analyzing existing data, and developing the grant and Innovation Challenge programs. "Nothing is more important than the safety of our employees, and this partnership will allow us to dive deep into the best way to reduce MSDs," said Heather MacDougall, Amazon's vice president of worldwide workplace health and safety. "National Safety Council has a long history of advancing safe practices in the workplace, and we look forward to working alongside them as well as many other businesses, experts, and students around the world to innovate and solve for this important issue." The NSC collaboration is another step in Amazon's long-term mission to be Earth's Safest Place to Work, which includes an investment of over $300 million into safety projects in 2021, and a goal to cut its recordable incident rate by 50% by 2025. Every day, Amazon works closely with health and safety experts, conducts thousands of safety inspections inside every building, and actively seeks employee feedback on how to improve their well-being at work.To see inside Amazon's workplace and learn more about its team and technology, sign up for a fulfillment center tour at www.amazon.com/FCtours. National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate—and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, it works to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing its efforts on the workplace, roadway, and impairment. It creates a culture of safety to keep people safer not only at work, but also beyond the workplace. To learn more about employee safety at Amazon, visit www.amazon.com/employee-safety. To learn more about the partnership, visit www.nsc.org/amazonpartnership. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610005214/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>The five-year partnership between Amazon and NSC will work to invent new ways to prevent common musculoskeletal injuries, like sprains and strains</em></p><p>SEATTLE &amp; CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2021-- Today Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and National Safety Council (NSC) announced a five-year partnership to invent new ways to prevent the largest category of workplace injuries in the U.S., musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Amazon and NSC have been working together for months on this first-of-its-kind collaboration.</p><p>"Through this partnership we'll be able to solve problems that people face every day so they can live their fullest lives," said Lorraine Martin, president and CEO of National Safety Council. "Going to work should be a positive, rewarding, and safe experience. We are grateful for the generous support of Amazon to help companies around the world solve this important issue while fueling our nonprofit mission to keep employees safe in the workplace."</p><p>"As a member of Amazon's onsite safety team, my goal is to do everything I can to keep my fellow employees healthy at work so we all go home safe to our friends and families," said Chelsea Weimer, an hourly employee at Amazon's fulfillment center in Baltimore, MD. "Amazon has a high standard for safety; this partnership is more proof of that and I can't wait to see the work that's done to help decrease MSDs."</p><p>The partnership will aim to prevent MSDs across a variety of industries by engaging key stakeholders, conducting research, inventing new technology and processes, and scaling the results. The collaboration is made possible by Amazon's $12 million contribution, the largest corporate contribution in the history of NSC, and will include five key components:</p><p>Advisory Council: Establishing an international advisory council to bring together safety experts, corporations, and researchers in public and private sectors. The advisory council will work together to review the most promising approaches to MSD prevention, shape the development of partnership components, and engage external parties on MSD prevention.</p><p>Pioneering Research: Conducting research utilizing next-generation artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning tools to explore current and future MSD innovations and trends. The research will be available to all industries to explore and glean insights.</p><p>Small Business and University Grants: Providing grants to small businesses, universities, and university students. These grants will fund research and innovation that help companies of all sizes achieve impact.</p><p>Innovation Challenge: Incubating and fostering innovative and practical solutions to address MSDs through Innovation Challenge competitions. These competitions will bring together experts to collaborate, iterate, and share techniques and ideas.</p><p>Industry Call to Action – The MSD Pledge: Amazon and NSC will share solutions discovered throughout the partnership to inspire change through the creation of The MSD Pledge and a call on other companies to also join the effort to:</p><ul><li>Track proactive indicators of injuries to ensure proper risk mitigation and implement prevention strategies based on data.</li><li>Implement an MSD prevention program that includes educating employees and employers about injury prevention.</li><li>Embrace and drive forward innovative solutions to prevent MSDs and share best practices with other organizations worldwide.</li></ul><p>The partnership kicks off in June during National Safety Month and in its first year will focus on launching the advisory council, identifying research partners, analyzing existing data, and developing the grant and Innovation Challenge programs.</p><p>"Nothing is more important than the safety of our employees, and this partnership will allow us to dive deep into the best way to reduce MSDs," said Heather MacDougall, Amazon's vice president of worldwide workplace health and safety. "National Safety Council has a long history of advancing safe practices in the workplace, and we look forward to working alongside them as well as many other businesses, experts, and students around the world to innovate and solve for this important issue."</p><p>The NSC collaboration is another step in Amazon's long-term mission to be Earth's Safest Place to Work, which includes an investment of over $300 million into safety projects in 2021, and a goal to cut its recordable incident rate by 50% by 2025. Every day, Amazon works closely with health and safety experts, conducts thousands of safety inspections inside every building, and actively seeks employee feedback on how to improve their well-being at work.To see inside Amazon's workplace and learn more about its team and technology, sign up for a fulfillment center tour at www.amazon.com/FCtours.</p><p>National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate—and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, it works to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing its efforts on the workplace, roadway, and impairment. It creates a culture of safety to keep people safer not only at work, but also beyond the workplace.</p><p>To learn more about employee safety at Amazon, visit www.amazon.com/employee-safety.</p><p>To learn more about the partnership, visit www.nsc.org/amazonpartnership.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610005214/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

BMO Financial Group Selects AWS as Its Preferred Cloud Provider

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BMO Financial Group Selects AWS as Its Preferred Cloud Provider

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One of Canada's largest financial institutions is leveraging AWS to modernize its banking platforms and power its digital transformation into a cloud-first organization SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that BMO Financial Group (BMO) has selected AWS as its preferred, strategic cloud provider. BMO will use AWS to modernize its banking platforms and build digital financial services applications as part of the company's ongoing digital transformation. Using AWS's extensive portfolio of cloud capabilities, including analytics, machine learning, serverless, compute, storage, and database, BMO will develop and scale digital platforms and services for its global customers, meeting and strengthening stringent security and compliance standards. In addition, BMO will launch a comprehensive, hands-on cloud skills training program for its non-technical and IT employees. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005920/en/ With over 12 million customers and $950 billion in assets, BMO is the eighth-largest bank in North America. The financial services company chose AWS for its comprehensive set of cloud technologies and proven reliability and operational experience, which will help the bank streamline its internal business processes, extract insights from decades of financial transaction data, and deliver secure applications and services to customers. BMO is moving strategic workloads to AWS that support its retail and commercial banking, investment banking, and wealth management operations. The bank is also migrating its online and mobile banking applications to AWS to innovate faster and set up an operating model that will enable broad and rapid cloud adoption; this includes creating a consolidated data lake, adopting serverless architecture, and deploying advanced capabilities like high-performance computing and machine learning. As part of its move to personalize services, the bank is using Amazon Connect (AWS's easy-to-use, scalable cloud contact center) to provide a seamless and more customer-centric experience for its call center, as well as to support remote working capabilities for employees. "We continue to make bold moves at BMO to accelerate our digital transformation. AWS's proven experience in the financial services industry is helping us advance our long-term strategy and deliver on our mission to innovate relentlessly on behalf of our customers," said Steve Tennyson, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, BMO Financial Group. "AWS gives us the reliable global infrastructure we need to rapidly scale our business, as well as the comprehensive set of cloud capabilities to move faster and expand the use of analytics, machine learning, and high-performance computing across our entire operation." "BMO is reimagining banking and financial services, and embracing a cloud-first strategy that will help the company continuously develop new services for its customers," said Matt Garman, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Amazon Web Services, Inc. "By selecting AWS as its preferred cloud provider, BMO can rely on AWS's scale, performance, and unparalleled portfolio of capabilities to drive innovation across its entire business to continue to differentiate its offerings and remain a leader in financial services." About Amazon Web Services  For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About BMO Financial Group  Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $950 billion as of April 30, 2021, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005920/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr BMO Financial GroupNatasha Boeck(416) 867-3996natasha.boeck@bmo.com Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>One of Canada's largest financial institutions is leveraging AWS to modernize its banking platforms and power its digital transformation into a cloud-first organization</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that BMO Financial Group (BMO) has selected AWS as its preferred, strategic cloud provider. BMO will use AWS to modernize its banking platforms and build digital financial services applications as part of the company's ongoing digital transformation. Using AWS's extensive portfolio of cloud capabilities, including analytics, machine learning, serverless, compute, storage, and database, BMO will develop and scale digital platforms and services for its global customers, meeting and strengthening stringent security and compliance standards. In addition, BMO will launch a comprehensive, hands-on cloud skills training program for its non-technical and IT employees.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005920/en/</p><p>With over 12 million customers and $950 billion in assets, BMO is the eighth-largest bank in North America. The financial services company chose AWS for its comprehensive set of cloud technologies and proven reliability and operational experience, which will help the bank streamline its internal business processes, extract insights from decades of financial transaction data, and deliver secure applications and services to customers. BMO is moving strategic workloads to AWS that support its retail and commercial banking, investment banking, and wealth management operations. The bank is also migrating its online and mobile banking applications to AWS to innovate faster and set up an operating model that will enable broad and rapid cloud adoption; this includes creating a consolidated data lake, adopting serverless architecture, and deploying advanced capabilities like high-performance computing and machine learning. As part of its move to personalize services, the bank is using Amazon Connect (AWS's easy-to-use, scalable cloud contact center) to provide a seamless and more customer-centric experience for its call center, as well as to support remote working capabilities for employees.</p><p>"We continue to make bold moves at BMO to accelerate our digital transformation. AWS's proven experience in the financial services industry is helping us advance our long-term strategy and deliver on our mission to innovate relentlessly on behalf of our customers," said Steve Tennyson, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, BMO Financial Group. "AWS gives us the reliable global infrastructure we need to rapidly scale our business, as well as the comprehensive set of cloud capabilities to move faster and expand the use of analytics, machine learning, and high-performance computing across our entire operation."</p><p>"BMO is reimagining banking and financial services, and embracing a cloud-first strategy that will help the company continuously develop new services for its customers," said Matt Garman, Senior Vice President of Sales &amp; Marketing at Amazon Web Services, Inc. "By selecting AWS as its preferred cloud provider, BMO can rely on AWS's scale, performance, and unparalleled portfolio of capabilities to drive innovation across its entire business to continue to differentiate its offerings and remain a leader in financial services."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services </p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, and Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About BMO Financial Group </p><p>Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $950 billion as of April 30, 2021, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005920/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>BMO Financial GroupNatasha Boeck(416) 867-3996natasha.boeck@bmo.com</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

AWS Announces General Availability of AWS Proton

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AWS Announces General Availability of AWS Proton

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AWS Proton is the first fully managed application delivery service for containers and serverless CareerBuilder, Grabyo, and Rackspace among customers and partners using AWS Proton SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 9, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of AWS Proton, an application delivery service that makes it easier for customers to provision, deploy, and monitor the microservices that form the basis of modern container and serverless applications. With AWS Proton, a customer's infrastructure team creates standard application stacks defining the architecture, infrastructure resources, CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous delivery) pipeline, and observability tools—and then makes these stacks available to their developers. Developers can use AWS Proton's self-service interface to select an application stack for use with their code. AWS Proton automatically provisions the resources for the selected application stack, deploys the code, and sets up monitoring so developers can begin building serverless and container applications without having to learn, configure, or maintain the underlying resources. There are no upfront commitments or fees to use AWS Proton, and customers pay only for the AWS services used to create, scale, and run their applications. To get started with AWS Proton, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/proton. Container and serverless applications improve an organization's agility and reduce their operational burden; however, they also change the way customers deploy and manage their code. Today, when developers build traditional applications on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances, the applications are often built as a single block of code, and there are well-established tools that help them develop and deploy their code—like AWS CloudFormation templates (to provision the infrastructure), AWS CodePipeline (to set up the CI/CD process), and Amazon CloudWatch (to monitor the deployments). Once customers get an application up and running on Amazon EC2, the components of the application typically don't change very much. For these applications, the code is usually maintained in a single release, so keeping it coordinated is relatively easy. By contrast, container and serverless applications are assembled from multiple smaller chunks of code (microservices), which are often developed and maintained independently and then stitched together to build and scale an application. Each microservice has its own separate infrastructure, code templates, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring that must be updated and maintained. Often, these microservices are developed and operated by different teams, so those teams have the freedom to update the components at their own pace. This results in changes happening more frequently than with traditional applications. As customers have increasingly adopted container and serverless applications, they have found that managing hundreds, or even thousands, of microservices with constantly changing and disparate infrastructure resources, code deployments, and monitoring tools can be a challenging task for even the most capable teams. Customers lack an integrated solution that ties together all the tasks, including resource provisioning, code deployments, and monitoring. Central infrastructure teams try to provide guidance to their developers, and some have even built their own custom tools to help developers implement best practices. However, for many organizations, the intricacies of coordinating the development and deployment of container and serverless applications can negatively impact quality and security, and can slow down application development and container and serverless adoption. AWS Proton is an application delivery service that helps platform teams provide an easy way for their developers to provision, deploy, and monitor applications when the unit of compute is dynamic, like with containers and serverless. AWS Proton allows customers to define application components as a stack, which creates everything needed to provision, deploy, and monitor an application, including compute, networking, code pipeline, security, and monitoring. AWS Proton includes curated application stacks with built-in AWS best practices (for security, architecture, and tools), so infrastructure teams can quickly and easily distribute trusted stacks to their development teams. A customer's central infrastructure team can easily create and publish a stack to the AWS Proton console. The stack defines all of the infrastructure and tooling for the microservice, and provides consistency and standards across the organization. When a developer is ready to deploy their code, they pick the stack that best suits their use case, plug in the parameters for their application, and click deploy. AWS Proton handles everything needed to deploy the application, including provisioning the requested AWS services, pushing code through the CI/CD pipeline, setting up monitoring and alarms, and compiling, testing, and deploying the code. The AWS Proton console lists the microservices that are using each stack, so it is easy for infrastructure teams to make sure all microservices are updated as needed. With AWS Proton, infrastructure teams can also easily manage their container and serverless deployments and focus on creating great applications—instead of spending hours setting up infrastructure for each development team. "Customers have told us that while they love the operational benefits that container and serverless applications provide, it is incredibly challenging to scale these architectures across their organizations because of the many manual tasks involved in deploying apps that use microservices," said Deepak Singh, VP, Compute Services, AWS. "AWS Proton brings together customers' infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipeline, and observability into a single interface, so developers can quickly go from code in a repo to a production application. Developers rely on AWS Proton's self-service capabilities to deploy code quickly and securely without having to become experts on each of the underlying services involved, while the central infrastructure team can be assured that the apps deployed by their developers using AWS Proton meet the standards they have set for their business." AWS Proton is available today in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), Europe (Ireland), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo) with additional region availability coming soon. CareerBuilder has fulfilled its mission to empower employment by helping millions of people find jobs over the past 20 years. An industry leader in end-to-end human capital solutions, CareerBuilder leverages cutting-edge software and technology to help companies find, hire, and manage great talent. "When we were faced with a developer productivity bottleneck, we needed to find a solution, and quickly. We needed the development teams to focus on shipping products faster," said Jean-Marc Fontaine, Software Architect Lead, CareerBuilder. "We couldn't expect them to become overnight experts on managing and operating the infrastructure. It was inefficient and unrealistic. With AWS Proton, we can give them a centralized, self-service interface so they can quickly select templates that are IT-approved and get their applications deployed with minimal configuration." Grabyo is a leading cloud-native live video production platform for broadcast, digital, and over-the-top (OTT)/ Internet-based content. "Our engineering teams work hard and fast to develop a constant stream of features and enhancements to our platform. As teams build and grow new services, the sprawl of infrastructure management becomes troublesome to test, manage, and handle version changes on," said Max Turck, Lead DevSecOps Engineer, Grabyo. "We're excited for AWS Proton to enable our platform teams to better govern the architecture that hosts our services, and adhere to the latest security, scalability, and operational excellences, while providing product teams the flexibility to request entire environments in an instant." copebit AG is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner based in Switzerland. A born-in-the-cloud company, copebit leverages AWS technologies to help their clients and grow their own business. "Our software development team uses agile development methods to produce software and features rapidly," said Marco Kuendig, Managing Partner, copebit. "To facilitate that we have templatized the whole CI/CD building and execution environment on AWS Fargate and AWS Lambda with AWS Proton. copebit developers just need to pick one of the provided AWS Proton templates, and within minutes they can build, test, deploy, and execute a microservice. That improves the standardization and shifts power and responsibility to our developers in true DevSecOps style." Rackspace Technology is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner that helps companies design and build scalable solutions for the future. "As part of Rackspace Technology's mission to help customers innovate in the cloud, we're often helping them find the balance between standardization and experimentation," said Amir Kashani, VP, Cloud Native Development & IoT, Rackspace. "We're excited about AWS Proton, which provides a cloud-native way for administrative teams to define infrastructure and service standards without removing the self-service AWS access that enables developer innovation. We're looking forward to leveraging AWS Proton as another tool to help our joint customers on their cloud journey." Altoros has built its business migrating customers to the cloud. "A challenge we see customers facing is the static nature of the solutions they engineer. AWS Proton offers our joint customers an abstraction layer to expose the options development teams need and central management tools. AWS Proton provides a way to get the security and governance benefits of a repeatable abstraction without turning over the keys to an account," said Tony Hansmann, CTO, Cloud Orchestration, Altoros. "We work with customers to deliver infrastructure-as-code, which is a great set of practices, however, as the cloud team becomes successful they become oversubscribed and hit their scaling limit. Because of AWS Proton's reusability, templatization, and, above all, meaningful versioning, we can now offer a way past that bottleneck." ClearScale is a cloud professional services company that leverages deep technical expertise to build tailored cloud solutions for each client. "With the new AWS Proton service, organizations finally have a centralized way to manage container and serverless deployments. This fully customized, self-service platform helps development teams focus on their code and easily roll out updates as needed," said Pavel Vasilyev, VP of Technology, ClearScale. "Our customers will benefit from AWS Proton's ability to increase the productivity of developers and enforce best practices and consistent standards for deploying new code. We're very excited about the opportunity to support AWS Proton." nClouds is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner that collaborates with their customers to build and manage modern infrastructure solutions that deliver innovation faster. "As we migrate more workloads to microservices, we're providing ways to help customers manage the growing complexity of their infrastructure," said JT Giri, CEO & Co-founder, nClouds. "We are excited to leverage AWS Proton to help customers enforce best practices and increase developer productivity in their modern operations." 2nd Watch provides best-in-class professional services and managed cloud services to enable enterprise clients to transform and evolve their businesses through cloud native capabilities. "AWS Proton is a first stop for organizations evaluating how to implement a modern, robust, self-service framework underpinning a modern cloud operations approach," said Chris Garvey, EVP, Cloud Services, 2nd Watch. "AWS Proton supports the centralized infrastructure team's mission of ensuring proper standardization, optimization, and best practices, while enabling development teams to deploy application code efficiently across different infrastructure services and environments. We are excited to support AWS Proton as part of our Modern Cloud Enablement offering that assists clients on their path towards modernization." About Amazon Web Services  For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005868/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>AWS Proton is the first fully managed application delivery service for containers and serverless</em></p><p><em>CareerBuilder, Grabyo, and Rackspace among customers and partners using AWS Proton</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 9, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of AWS Proton, an application delivery service that makes it easier for customers to provision, deploy, and monitor the microservices that form the basis of modern container and serverless applications. With AWS Proton, a customer's infrastructure team creates standard application stacks defining the architecture, infrastructure resources, CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous delivery) pipeline, and observability tools—and then makes these stacks available to their developers. Developers can use AWS Proton's self-service interface to select an application stack for use with their code. AWS Proton automatically provisions the resources for the selected application stack, deploys the code, and sets up monitoring so developers can begin building serverless and container applications without having to learn, configure, or maintain the underlying resources. There are no upfront commitments or fees to use AWS Proton, and customers pay only for the AWS services used to create, scale, and run their applications. To get started with AWS Proton, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/proton.</p><p>Container and serverless applications improve an organization's agility and reduce their operational burden; however, they also change the way customers deploy and manage their code. Today, when developers build traditional applications on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances, the applications are often built as a single block of code, and there are well-established tools that help them develop and deploy their code—like AWS CloudFormation templates (to provision the infrastructure), AWS CodePipeline (to set up the CI/CD process), and Amazon CloudWatch (to monitor the deployments). Once customers get an application up and running on Amazon EC2, the components of the application typically don't change very much. For these applications, the code is usually maintained in a single release, so keeping it coordinated is relatively easy.</p><p>By contrast, container and serverless applications are assembled from multiple smaller chunks of code (microservices), which are often developed and maintained independently and then stitched together to build and scale an application. Each microservice has its own separate infrastructure, code templates, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring that must be updated and maintained. Often, these microservices are developed and operated by different teams, so those teams have the freedom to update the components at their own pace. This results in changes happening more frequently than with traditional applications. As customers have increasingly adopted container and serverless applications, they have found that managing hundreds, or even thousands, of microservices with constantly changing and disparate infrastructure resources, code deployments, and monitoring tools can be a challenging task for even the most capable teams. Customers lack an integrated solution that ties together all the tasks, including resource provisioning, code deployments, and monitoring. Central infrastructure teams try to provide guidance to their developers, and some have even built their own custom tools to help developers implement best practices. However, for many organizations, the intricacies of coordinating the development and deployment of container and serverless applications can negatively impact quality and security, and can slow down application development and container and serverless adoption.</p><p>AWS Proton is an application delivery service that helps platform teams provide an easy way for their developers to provision, deploy, and monitor applications when the unit of compute is dynamic, like with containers and serverless. AWS Proton allows customers to define application components as a stack, which creates everything needed to provision, deploy, and monitor an application, including compute, networking, code pipeline, security, and monitoring. AWS Proton includes curated application stacks with built-in AWS best practices (for security, architecture, and tools), so infrastructure teams can quickly and easily distribute trusted stacks to their development teams. A customer's central infrastructure team can easily create and publish a stack to the AWS Proton console. The stack defines all of the infrastructure and tooling for the microservice, and provides consistency and standards across the organization. When a developer is ready to deploy their code, they pick the stack that best suits their use case, plug in the parameters for their application, and click deploy. AWS Proton handles everything needed to deploy the application, including provisioning the requested AWS services, pushing code through the CI/CD pipeline, setting up monitoring and alarms, and compiling, testing, and deploying the code. The AWS Proton console lists the microservices that are using each stack, so it is easy for infrastructure teams to make sure all microservices are updated as needed. With AWS Proton, infrastructure teams can also easily manage their container and serverless deployments and focus on creating great applications—instead of spending hours setting up infrastructure for each development team.</p><p>"Customers have told us that while they love the operational benefits that container and serverless applications provide, it is incredibly challenging to scale these architectures across their organizations because of the many manual tasks involved in deploying apps that use microservices," said Deepak Singh, VP, Compute Services, AWS. "AWS Proton brings together customers' infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipeline, and observability into a single interface, so developers can quickly go from code in a repo to a production application. Developers rely on AWS Proton's self-service capabilities to deploy code quickly and securely without having to become experts on each of the underlying services involved, while the central infrastructure team can be assured that the apps deployed by their developers using AWS Proton meet the standards they have set for their business."</p><p>AWS Proton is available today in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), Europe (Ireland), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo) with additional region availability coming soon.</p><p>CareerBuilder has fulfilled its mission to empower employment by helping millions of people find jobs over the past 20 years. An industry leader in end-to-end human capital solutions, CareerBuilder leverages cutting-edge software and technology to help companies find, hire, and manage great talent. "When we were faced with a developer productivity bottleneck, we needed to find a solution, and quickly. We needed the development teams to focus on shipping products faster," said Jean-Marc Fontaine, Software Architect Lead, CareerBuilder. "We couldn't expect them to become overnight experts on managing and operating the infrastructure. It was inefficient and unrealistic. With AWS Proton, we can give them a centralized, self-service interface so they can quickly select templates that are IT-approved and get their applications deployed with minimal configuration."</p><p>Grabyo is a leading cloud-native live video production platform for broadcast, digital, and over-the-top (OTT)/ Internet-based content. "Our engineering teams work hard and fast to develop a constant stream of features and enhancements to our platform. As teams build and grow new services, the sprawl of infrastructure management becomes troublesome to test, manage, and handle version changes on," said Max Turck, Lead DevSecOps Engineer, Grabyo. "We're excited for AWS Proton to enable our platform teams to better govern the architecture that hosts our services, and adhere to the latest security, scalability, and operational excellences, while providing product teams the flexibility to request entire environments in an instant."</p><p>copebit AG is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner based in Switzerland. A born-in-the-cloud company, copebit leverages AWS technologies to help their clients and grow their own business. "Our software development team uses agile development methods to produce software and features rapidly," said Marco Kuendig, Managing Partner, copebit. "To facilitate that we have templatized the whole CI/CD building and execution environment on AWS Fargate and AWS Lambda with AWS Proton. copebit developers just need to pick one of the provided AWS Proton templates, and within minutes they can build, test, deploy, and execute a microservice. That improves the standardization and shifts power and responsibility to our developers in true DevSecOps style."</p><p>Rackspace Technology is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner that helps companies design and build scalable solutions for the future. "As part of Rackspace Technology's mission to help customers innovate in the cloud, we're often helping them find the balance between standardization and experimentation," said Amir Kashani, VP, Cloud Native Development &amp; IoT, Rackspace. "We're excited about AWS Proton, which provides a cloud-native way for administrative teams to define infrastructure and service standards without removing the self-service AWS access that enables developer innovation. We're looking forward to leveraging AWS Proton as another tool to help our joint customers on their cloud journey."</p><p>Altoros has built its business migrating customers to the cloud. "A challenge we see customers facing is the static nature of the solutions they engineer. AWS Proton offers our joint customers an abstraction layer to expose the options development teams need and central management tools. AWS Proton provides a way to get the security and governance benefits of a repeatable abstraction without turning over the keys to an account," said Tony Hansmann, CTO, Cloud Orchestration, Altoros. "We work with customers to deliver infrastructure-as-code, which is a great set of practices, however, as the cloud team becomes successful they become oversubscribed and hit their scaling limit. Because of AWS Proton's reusability, templatization, and, above all, meaningful versioning, we can now offer a way past that bottleneck."</p><p>ClearScale is a cloud professional services company that leverages deep technical expertise to build tailored cloud solutions for each client. "With the new AWS Proton service, organizations finally have a centralized way to manage container and serverless deployments. This fully customized, self-service platform helps development teams focus on their code and easily roll out updates as needed," said Pavel Vasilyev, VP of Technology, ClearScale. "Our customers will benefit from AWS Proton's ability to increase the productivity of developers and enforce best practices and consistent standards for deploying new code. We're very excited about the opportunity to support AWS Proton."</p><p>nClouds is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner that collaborates with their customers to build and manage modern infrastructure solutions that deliver innovation faster. "As we migrate more workloads to microservices, we're providing ways to help customers manage the growing complexity of their infrastructure," said JT Giri, CEO &amp; Co-founder, nClouds. "We are excited to leverage AWS Proton to help customers enforce best practices and increase developer productivity in their modern operations."</p><p>2nd Watch provides best-in-class professional services and managed cloud services to enable enterprise clients to transform and evolve their businesses through cloud native capabilities. "AWS Proton is a first stop for organizations evaluating how to implement a modern, robust, self-service framework underpinning a modern cloud operations approach," said Chris Garvey, EVP, Cloud Services, 2nd Watch. "AWS Proton supports the centralized infrastructure team's mission of ensuring proper standardization, optimization, and best practices, while enabling development teams to deploy application code efficiently across different infrastructure services and environments. We are excited to support AWS Proton as part of our Modern Cloud Enablement offering that assists clients on their path towards modernization."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services </p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005868/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead is Amazon's Best Book of the Year So Far for 2021

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Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead is Amazon's Best Book of the Year So Far for 2021

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Amazon Books' editorial team curates their favorite books across genres and categories to determine the Best Books of the Year So Far list Additional picks include Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun, Walter Isaacson's The Code Breaker, and Chris Whitaker's We Begin at the End SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 9, 2021-- Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) —Today, Amazon announced its picks for 2021's Best Books of the Year So Far, selecting Maggie Shipstead's epic American saga Great Circle—a story about independence, shedding your past, following your dreams, and pushing your limits—as the No. 1 selection. Throughout the year, Amazon Books Editors pore over thousands of pages to determine the Best Books of the Month, Best Books of the Year So Far, and Best Books of the Year, debating new releases across various categories. The Editors are passionate about uniting readers of all ages and tastes with their next favorite reads and drawing more attention to the best books by a diverse set of exceptional authors. After curating titles released from January through June 2021, Amazon Books Editors selected perfect options to read by the pool or listen to on summer road trips, or to help readers who seek to better understand diverse experiences and cultures. The full Top 10 list spans genres and categories, including ambitious literary fiction, compelling biographies and memoirs, and gripping psychological thrillers. "For Best Books of the Year So Far, Amazon Books Editors wanted to create a list that not only reflects the incredible books that were published this year, but also helps readers escape—whether that means sitting in a lawn chair in their yard or taking their first vacation in over a year," said Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books. "It was pretty clear that Maggie Shipstead's Great Circle was our favorite book so far this year—it transcends decades, continents, and conventions, and is an unforgettable read for this summer and beyond." The willfulness and spirit of Marian Graves, the lead protagonist in Shipstead's Great Circle, reverberated with readers. An homage to the book's title, many readers highlighted a specific passage in the book more than others: "Circles are wondrous because they are endless. Anything endless is wondrous. But endlessness is torture, too. I knew the horizon could never be caught but still chased it. What I have done is foolish; I had no choice but to do it." After being told Great Circle was Amazon Books' top pick for the first half of 2021, Shipstead praised all of the authors on the list and noted the accolade held special meaning: "I'm thrilled to the point of bewilderment that Amazon has included Great Circle among such wonderful books, let alone that they've given it the No. 1 spot. Every novel contains fragments of its author's heart and soul, and this book is full of great big chunks of mine, making its inclusion hugely meaningful." Here are the Amazon Books Editors Top 10 picks of 2021 so far and their reviews for what made each book stand out: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead: At a young age, Marian Graves becomes obsessed with flying, and she'll do whatever it takes to get into the sky and circumnavigate the globe. Fast forward 100 years, and Hadley Baxter is remaking herself in Hollywood as the role of Marian Graves in a Hollywood bio-epic. From Montana to Los Angeles, London to New Zealand, Great Circle follows these two women who yearn for adventure and freedom, and like flying, it's the thrill of the century. —Al Woodworth Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro: When he was awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature, the committee noted how Ishiguro "uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world." In this beautiful novel, Ishiguro presents an "Artificial Friend," a robot girl with artificial intelligence designed as a playmate for real children. It is a simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-mending story about the abyss we may never cross. —Chris Schluep The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson: Isaacson is famous for writing Steve Jobs and Leonardo da Vinci, so a title like The Code Breaker might imply a book about a lesser character. But the 2020 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, biochemist Jennifer Doudna, who co-developed the gene editing technology CRISPR, is a giant in her own right. CRISPR could open some of the greatest opportunities, and most troubling quandaries, of this century—and this book delivers. —Chris Schluep We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker: We Begin at the End is a story of regret and revenge, wrapped around a mystery, buried inside a tale of star-crossed love. Thirteen-year-old "outlaw" Duchess Radley—fierce but vulnerable—attempts to protect her troubled mother but instead sets off a fateful chain of events in this gorgeous, harrowing novel. —Vannessa Cronin What's Mine and Yours by Naima Coster: For fans of Celeste Ng, Ann Patchett, and Jacqueline Woodson, What's Mine and Yours beautifully unravels the hurt, happiness, and hope that one generation bestows upon the next. An unforgettable portrait of how parents and kids—white and Black—handle love and loss, racism and loyalties. —Al Woodworth The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah: Set during the Great Depression and featuring an unlikely heroine who will lodge herself into your heart,The Four Winds is a reminder, when we so urgently need it, of the resiliency not only of the human spirit, but of this country as well. Kristin Hannah's latest reads like a classic. —Erin Kodicek Punch Me Up to the Gods by Brian Broome: Hard-hitting, unflinching, and written with the unfettered gusto of a fist in motion, Punch Me Up to the Gods is a searing memoir of racism, homophobia, and addiction from a writer of enormous talent. With humor, grace, and honesty, Broome investigates his own identity and his experience as a gay Black man in America. —Al Woodworth Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian: This debut novel is part examination of the immigrant experience, part exploration of the dark underbelly of suburbia, all with a dash of magical realism thrown in. Two second-generation Indian Americans discover the secret to success is drinking a lemonade made from literal gold, and their lives are forever fused together and altered. If this funny, realistic, and heart-breaking story is any indication, Sathian is an author to watch. –Sarah Gelman The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz: The Plot is a riveting story within a story that is a Rubik's Cube of twists. Jake Finch Bonner, a once-promising young author, is floundering in obscurity when a one-of-a-kind plot falls into his lap. The resulting book rockets Jake to stardom—only, the plot wasn't his. Korelitz's thriller keeps readers guessing right up to its shocking end. —Seira Wilson Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross: It turns out that some of the most important conversations we have are with ourselves. Ethan Kross examines the voice that speaks inside our head, explains why it's there, and reveals how we can learn to rely on it rather than being broken by it. Chatter is a masterful, revealing take on human nature. —Chris Schluep The list shows that Shipstead's Great Circle is among great company in the Amazon Books Editors' selections for Best Book of the Year So Far. Previous titles in the top spot include Abi Daré's The Girl With the Louding Voice, Elizabeth Gilbert's City of Girls, Tara Westover's Educated, and Arundhati Roy's The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. To celebrate their appearances on the annual list of Best Books of the Year So Far, three of the authors—Shipstead, Coster, and Broome—will appear on the Amazon Live Author Live series on June 9, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss their titles, their writing process, and more. Viewers can watch, listen, and join the conversation by visiting https://amzn.to/3ccqavr. To view the complete list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, covering children's, romance, science, mysteries, business, history, and more, visit www.amazon.com/bestbookssofar. For more coverage of the books featured on the Best Books of the Year So Far list, as well as insightful reviews on new books, author interviews, and hand-curated roundups in popular categories, visit the Amazon Book Review at www.amazon.com/amazonbookreview. You can also follow the Amazon Book Editors' recommendations and conversations on Amazon Books' Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005020/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon.com

<p><em>Amazon Books' editorial team curates their favorite books across genres and categories to determine the Best Books of the Year So Far list</em></p><p><em>Additional picks include Kazuo Ishiguro's </em>Klara and the Sun<em>, Walter Isaacson's </em>The Code Breaker<em>, and Chris Whitaker's </em>We Begin at the End</p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 9, 2021-- Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) —Today, Amazon announced its picks for 2021's Best Books of the Year So Far, selecting Maggie Shipstead's epic American saga <em>Great Circle</em>—a story about independence, shedding your past, following your dreams, and pushing your limits—as the No. 1 selection.</p><p>Throughout the year, Amazon Books Editors pore over thousands of pages to determine the Best Books of the Month, Best Books of the Year So Far, and Best Books of the Year, debating new releases across various categories. The Editors are passionate about uniting readers of all ages and tastes with their next favorite reads and drawing more attention to the best books by a diverse set of exceptional authors.</p><p>After curating titles released from January through June 2021, Amazon Books Editors selected perfect options to read by the pool or listen to on summer road trips, or to help readers who seek to better understand diverse experiences and cultures. The full Top 10 list spans genres and categories, including ambitious literary fiction, compelling biographies and memoirs, and gripping psychological thrillers.</p><p>"For Best Books of the Year So Far, Amazon Books Editors wanted to create a list that not only reflects the incredible books that were published this year, but also helps readers escape—whether that means sitting in a lawn chair in their yard or taking their first vacation in over a year," said Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books. "It was pretty clear that Maggie Shipstead's <em>Great Circle</em> was our favorite book so far this year—it transcends decades, continents, and conventions, and is an unforgettable read for this summer and beyond."</p><p>The willfulness and spirit of Marian Graves, the lead protagonist in Shipstead's <em>Great Circle</em>, reverberated with readers. An homage to the book's title, many readers highlighted a specific passage in the book more than others: "<em>Circles are wondrous because they are endless. Anything endless is wondrous. But endlessness is torture, too. I knew the horizon could never be caught but still chased it. What I have done is foolish; I had no choice but to do it</em>."</p><p>After being told <em>Great Circle</em> was Amazon Books' top pick for the first half of 2021, Shipstead praised all of the authors on the list and noted the accolade held special meaning: "I'm thrilled to the point of bewilderment that Amazon has included <em>Great Circle</em> among such wonderful books, let alone that they've given it the No. 1 spot. Every novel contains fragments of its author's heart and soul, and this book is full of great big chunks of mine, making its inclusion hugely meaningful."</p><p>Here are the Amazon Books Editors Top 10 picks of 2021 so far and their reviews for what made each book stand out:</p><ol><li><em>Great Circle</em> by Maggie Shipstead: At a young age, Marian Graves becomes obsessed with flying, and she'll do whatever it takes to get into the sky and circumnavigate the globe. Fast forward 100 years, and Hadley Baxter is remaking herself in Hollywood as the role of Marian Graves in a Hollywood bio-epic. From Montana to Los Angeles, London to New Zealand, <em>Great Circle</em> follows these two women who yearn for adventure and freedom, and like flying, it's the thrill of the century. <em>—</em><em>Al Woodworth</em></li><li><em>Klara and the Sun</em> by Kazuo Ishiguro: When he was awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature, the committee noted how Ishiguro "uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world." In this beautiful novel, Ishiguro presents an "Artificial Friend," a robot girl with artificial intelligence designed as a playmate for real children. It is a simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-mending story about the abyss we may never cross. <em>—Chris Schluep</em></li><li><em>The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race</em> by Walter Isaacson: Isaacson is famous for writing <em>Steve Jobs</em> and <em>Leonardo da Vinci</em>, so a title like <em>The Code Breaker</em> might imply a book about a lesser character. But the 2020 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, biochemist Jennifer Doudna, who co-developed the gene editing technology CRISPR, is a giant in her own right. CRISPR could open some of the greatest opportunities, and most troubling quandaries, of this century—and this book delivers. <em>—Chris Schluep</em></li><li><em>We Begin at the End</em> by Chris Whitaker: <em>We Begin at the End </em>is a story of regret and revenge, wrapped around a mystery, buried inside a tale of star-crossed love. Thirteen-year-old "outlaw" Duchess Radley—fierce but vulnerable—attempts to protect her troubled mother but instead sets off a fateful chain of events in this gorgeous, harrowing novel. <em>—Vannessa Cronin</em></li><li><em>What's Mine and Yours</em> by Naima Coster: For fans of Celeste Ng, Ann Patchett, and Jacqueline Woodson, <em>What's Mine and Yours</em> beautifully unravels the hurt, happiness, and hope that one generation bestows upon the next. An unforgettable portrait of how parents and kids—white and Black—handle love and loss, racism and loyalties. <em>—Al Woodworth</em></li><li><em>The Four Winds</em> by Kristin Hannah: <em>Set during the Great Depression and featuring an unlikely heroine who will lodge herself into your heart,The Four Winds</em> is a reminder, when we so urgently need it, of the resiliency not only of the human spirit, but of this country as well. Kristin Hannah's latest reads like a classic. <em>—Erin Kodicek</em></li><li><em>Punch Me Up to the Gods</em> by Brian Broome: Hard-hitting, unflinching, and written with the unfettered gusto of a fist in motion, <em>Punch Me Up to the Gods </em>is a searing memoir of racism, homophobia, and addiction from a writer of enormous talent. With humor, grace, and honesty, Broome investigates his own identity and his experience as a gay Black man in America. <em>—Al Woodworth</em></li><li><em>Gold Diggers</em> by Sanjena Sathian: This debut novel is part examination of the immigrant experience, part exploration of the dark underbelly of suburbia, all with a dash of magical realism thrown in. Two second-generation Indian Americans discover the secret to success is drinking a lemonade made from literal gold, and their lives are forever fused together and altered. If this funny, realistic, and heart-breaking story is any indication, Sathian is an author to watch. –<em>Sarah Gelman</em></li><li><em>The Plot</em> by Jean Hanff Korelitz<em>: The Plot</em> is a riveting story within a story that is a Rubik's Cube of twists. Jake Finch Bonner, a once-promising young author, is floundering in obscurity when a one-of-a-kind plot falls into his lap. The resulting book rockets Jake to stardom—only, the plot wasn't his. Korelitz's thriller keeps readers guessing right up to its shocking end. <em>—Seira Wilson</em></li><li><em>Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It</em> by Ethan Kross: It turns out that some of the most important conversations we have are with ourselves. Ethan Kross examines the voice that speaks inside our head, explains why it's there, and reveals how we can learn to rely on it rather than being broken by it. <em>Chatter</em> is a masterful, revealing take on human nature. <em>—Chris Schluep</em></li></ol><p>The list shows that Shipstead's <em>Great Circle</em> is among great company in the Amazon Books Editors' selections for Best Book of the Year So Far. Previous titles in the top spot include Abi Daré's <em>The Girl With the Louding Voice</em>, Elizabeth Gilbert's <em>City of Girls</em>, Tara Westover's<em> Educated, </em>and Arundhati Roy's<em> The Ministry of Utmost Happiness.</em></p><p>To celebrate their appearances on the annual list of Best Books of the Year So Far, three of the authors—Shipstead, Coster, and Broome—will appear on the Amazon Live Author Live series on June 9, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss their titles, their writing process, and more. Viewers can watch, listen, and join the conversation by visiting https://amzn.to/3ccqavr.</p><p>To view the complete list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, covering children's, romance, science, mysteries, business, history, and more, visit www.amazon.com/bestbookssofar.</p><p>For more coverage of the books featured on the Best Books of the Year So Far list, as well as insightful reviews on new books, author interviews, and hand-curated roundups in popular categories, visit the Amazon Book Review at www.amazon.com/amazonbookreview. You can also follow the Amazon Book Editors' recommendations and conversations on Amazon Books' Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005020/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon.com</p>

The Prime Day Countdown Is On: Early Deals Drop & Small Business Promotion Starts Now

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Prime members can shop hundreds of thousands of early-release Prime Day deals from brands including Shark, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Sony, and Calvin Klein Starting today, Amazon will offer a $10 credit to use on Prime Day to members who spend $10 on products from select small businesses selling in Amazon's store Members can start shopping early Amazon Device deals including smart home security from Ring; reliable wifi coverage for your whole home with eero; and entertainment options from Fire TV and Luna Ultimate Crown: Fire and Ice Edition will launch on June 16 and don't miss the Prime Day Show featuring Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi on June 17 SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 7, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Day will celebrate its seventh year of savings for Prime members on June 21 and June 22 by featuring more than 2 million deals globally—the most deals ever offered in the history of the shopping extravaganza. But Prime members don't have to wait to shop Prime Day deals—starting today, members can shop and save on hundreds of thousands of early-release deals including exclusive offers that drop every day leading up to Prime Day. Early deals can be found across fashion, home, and beauty products, as well as toys, sporting goods, pet supplies, electronics, Amazon brands, Amazon Devices, and much more. Not a member yet? Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/primeday to participate in Prime Day. A few of our early release deals exclusively for Prime members that start today include: Amazon Devices: Ring Video Doorbells start at $44.99. Prioritize smart home security with up to $150 off Ring Spotlight Cameras, including Ring Spotlight Cam Mount ($199.99), Ring Spotlight Cam Battery two pack ($299.98), and Ring Spotlight Cam Battery three pack ($449.97). Upgrade to reliable wifi coverage for your whole home and save over $90 on eero wifi systems, including eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 two ($129) and three ($181) packs. Fashion: Save up to 20% on Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger apparel, and find additional savings on men's and women's active wear from Amazon brands. Health & Wellness: Save 20% on healthcare products from Amazon Basic Care along with wellness and personal care products from other Amazon brands, including Solimo, Revly, and Amazon Elements. Save on 23andMe Personal Genetic Service DNA Test Kits. Pets: Save on Friends Forever Orthopedic Dog Beds and 20% on pet supplies from Solimo. Toys: Save on select Green Toys, Calico Critters, and Thames & Kosmos products. Electronics:Save 72% on the Norton 360 Deluxe and get a $10 Amazon Gift Card; up to 50% on select Xbox and Ubisoft titles, up to 30% on batteries, electronics, and accessories from Amazon Basics; and $100 on FlashForge Adventurer 3D Printers. Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card and Amazon Prime Store Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will get 10% back on select LG and Sony TVs. Kitchen: Save on Ninja blenders and coffee makers as well as the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro. Home: Save on select vacuums, air purifiers, irons, steamers, and fans, as well as dehumidifiers from iRobot, Bissell, Toshiba, Levoit, Black & Decker, and more. Household Essentials: Save20% on household essentials from Amazon brands, including Solimo and Presto! Home Improvement: Save on select Moen kitchen and bathroom fixtures, Makita tools, and Kasa smart light switches, as well as CRAFTSMAN 20V lithium ion and Duracell batteries. Grocery: Save up to 30% on candy and gum, and 20% on snacks and grocery products from Amazon brands, including Happy Belly and Amazon Fresh. Sports & Outdoors: Buy one, get one 20% off World Famous Sports camping equipment. Amazon Launchpad: Save up to 50% on the Kids Against Maturity Combo Pack and $80 on the Tertill Weeding Robot Bundle. Panera Bread: Panera is fueling Prime Day shoppers with a sweet (and savory) deal. Prime members who sign up for MyPanera rewards will get a $3 shopping credit and 40% off their Panera online order on Prime Day. Visit amazon.com/panera to learn more. Starting June 13, Prime members can save up to 70% on Echo devices including Echo Auto ($14.99), Echo Buds, 2nd Gen ($79.99), Echo Show 5, 1st Gen ($44.99) and Echo Frames, 2nd Gen ($174.99). Save even more by purchasing two Echo Dot, 4th Gen devices for just $49.98 with code PDDOT2PK or two Echo, 4th Gen devices for just $119.98 with code ECHOPRIME. Additionally, our gaming and entertainment bundle will be over $40 off, which includes a Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote and Luna Controller, just $73.98. Customers can also save over 30% on Fire TV accessory bundles. Spend $10 on products from small businesses, Get $10 to spend on Prime Day Amazon is putting the power of Prime Day behind supporting small business sellers in its store. Starting today through Sunday, June 20, Amazon will offer a $10 credit to use on Prime Day to members who spend $10 on products from select U.S.-based small business brands and products in Amazon's store, including products from Amazon Handmade and Amazon Launchpad. This promotion connects customers with small businesses and is funded by a new Amazon investment of more than $100 million to help small business selling partners succeed and grow this year. Additionally, from Monday, June 7, until Prime Day, U.S. Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card and Amazon Prime Store Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will earn 10% back in rewards on select purchases from small businesses. Small business promotions will also run in the U.K., Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and Japan. Visit amazon.com/supportsmall to discover small businesses and start shopping. "Amazon has helped our company grow and keep our team employed over the last year," said Nancy Kalish from Rule Breaker Snacks. "Last Prime Day brought us a huge wave of sales of our vegan, allergy-friendly brownies and blondies. We're ready for another great Prime Day and look forward to connecting our brand with more Amazon customers through 2021 and beyond." Prime Day Entertainment Ultimate Crown: Fire and Ice: Get ready for live game play action, puzzles, and a sneak peak of upcoming Prime Day deals that only Crown Channel can bring with Ultimate Crown: Fire and Ice, June 16 from 5-7pm (PT). Join host, Brandon Broady (BET's The Xperiment) and challengers: Tyler Oakley; Twitch Ambassador, Cupahnoodle; streamer hero, Ginman; and NCAA National Champion and PAC-12 Athlete of the year, Peng Peng Lee for a two hour special as teams battle it out through heated up-penalties and icy cool saves to win the Ultimate Crown. The Crown Channel is an entertainment destination that combines the best of gaming, pop culture, and real-time audience engagement through Twitch interactivity. Crown Channel content is infused with special offers for Prime members, including content for some of the world's most popular games. For the latest programming, follow the Crown Channel at twitch.tv/crown and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Prime Day Show: Multi-award-winning and groundbreaking artists Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi will star in the Prime Day Show, a three-part immersive musical event presented by Amazon Music that features some of the best in music and entertainment in celebration of Prime Day. All three episodes of the Prime Day Show will premiere globally starting June 17 on Prime Video and will be available to all customers for 30 days, with or without a Prime membership. Prime Video: For a limited time, Prime members can enjoy a selection of titles to rent or buy at a discounted price (up to 50% off on select titles). Visit amazon.com/primememberdeals for more details. IMDbPro: Prime members receive a 30-day free trial and, for a limited time, save 60% on a new annual membership to IMDbPro (imdbpro.com), the essential resource for the entertainment industry, making it just $95—the lowest price of the year—for a full year of access. Twitch: Exclusive for Prime members only, support your favorite streamer and unlock 50% off the first month of a paid recurring sub (terms apply). Plus, save up to 50% on select Twitch Loot Cave styles (while supplies last). Visit twitch.app.link/e/PrimeDay21 for more information. Ways to Shop this Prime Day Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card: For the entire month of June, Prime members get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Visit amazon.com/primevisa to learn more. Shop with Alexa: For a limited time, new Prime members who sign up for Prime using an Echo device will receive a $5 Amazon credit. Just say, "Alexa, sign me up for Prime." Go In-Store:Customers can find in-store deals by visiting Amazon's physical retail locations, including Whole Foods Market, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, Amazon Pop Up, Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh. Prime Wardrobe: Customers save $15 when they keep $100 worth of items with their first Prime Wardrobe order—terms and conditions apply. Amazon Kids Gift Guide: New this Prime Day, customers can easily discover and shop toys and gifts for kids on amazon.com/kidsgiftguide. Amazon's Kids Gift Guide features products from popular brands and customers can browse gifts by age, category, brand, and deals making gift giving more fun and convenient. Amazon Explore: Prime members can try their first live virtual experience up to $50 free from Amazon Explore with code FREEFUN. Meet baby sloths in Costa Rica, shop for gifts at a crafts studio in Florence, and learn new skills from cooking to crafts with experts around the world. Amazon Explore is a great way for customers to have fun and support local businesses with instant, on-the-spot shopping during the experience. Visit amazon.com/explore to learn more. Amazon Coupons: Discover more ways to save with Amazon Coupons. Find discounts on everyday essentials, electronics, clothing, and more. Simply clip the coupon and the discount will be applied at checkout. Explore the most popular coupons on amazon.com/coupons. Amazon Live: Watch Amazon Live throughout Prime Day to see product demonstrations and try-on hauls, hear directly from hundreds of creators, and shop can't-miss deals the minute they go live. Amazon Live is bringing a non-stop celebration to Prime Day with live chat, celebrity cameos, exclusive content such as a sneak peek from Prime Video's Making the Cut, and deal reveals, including exciting deals revealed first via Amazon Live. Viewers can easily shop the featured products and brands through a carousel that updates in real-time. To watch, visit amazon.com/primeday, or download the Amazon Live Shopping app on Fire TV. Ready to start shopping? Watch amazon.com/live for live demos of all the early Prime Day deals. AmazonSmile: Customers can simultaneously shop and support charities. Customers visitingsmile.amazon.com find the exact same Amazon experience—amazing deals, wide selection, fast and free delivery options—with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of the customer's choice. Customers can now shop AmazonSmile on the latest version of the Amazon app on their mobile phone. Just open the app, navigate to Settings in the main menu (☰), tap on "AmazonSmile," select the charity, and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile. Visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more. Amazon.com in Spanish: Customers can visit amazon.com/espanol or use the Amazon app to shop, browse, search for millions of products, read reviews, view their carts, and place orders in Spanish. On the Amazon app customers can go to Settings and tap on "Country and Language" to select Spanish. Amazon.com in Spanish gives customers the same convenient shopping experience in their preferred language on any device. Every Day Made Better with Prime Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. 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<p><em>Prime members can shop hundreds of thousands of early-release Prime Day deals from brands including Shark, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Sony, and Calvin Klein</em></p><p><em>Starting today, Amazon will offer a $10 credit to use on Prime Day to members who spend $10 on products from select small businesses selling in Amazon's store</em></p><p><em>Members can start shopping early Amazon Device deals including smart home security from Ring; reliable wifi coverage for your whole home with eero; and entertainment options from Fire TV and Luna</em></p><p>Ultimate Crown: Fire and Ice Edition<em> will launch on June 16 and don't miss the Prime Day Show featuring Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi on June 17</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 7, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Day will celebrate its seventh year of savings for Prime members on June 21 and June 22 by featuring more than 2 million deals globally—the most deals ever offered in the history of the shopping extravaganza. But Prime members don't have to wait to shop Prime Day deals—starting today, members can shop and save on hundreds of thousands of early-release deals including exclusive offers that drop every day leading up to Prime Day. Early deals can be found across fashion, home, and beauty products, as well as toys, sporting goods, pet supplies, electronics, Amazon brands, Amazon Devices, and much more. Not a member yet? Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/primeday to participate in Prime Day.</p><p>A few of our early release deals exclusively for Prime members that start today include:</p><ul><li>Amazon Devices:<ul><li>Ring Video Doorbells start at $44.99.</li><li>Prioritize smart home security with up to $150 off Ring Spotlight Cameras, including Ring Spotlight Cam Mount ($199.99), Ring Spotlight Cam Battery two pack ($299.98), and Ring Spotlight Cam Battery three pack ($449.97).</li><li>Upgrade to reliable wifi coverage for your whole home and save over $90 on eero wifi systems, including eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 two ($129) and three ($181) packs.</li></ul></li><li>Fashion: Save up to 20% on Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger apparel, and find additional savings on men's and women's active wear from Amazon brands.</li><li>Health &amp; Wellness: Save 20% on healthcare products from Amazon Basic Care along with wellness and personal care products from other Amazon brands, including Solimo, Revly, and Amazon Elements. Save on 23andMe Personal Genetic Service DNA Test Kits.</li><li>Pets: Save on Friends Forever Orthopedic Dog Beds and 20% on pet supplies from Solimo.</li><li>Toys: Save on select Green Toys, Calico Critters, and Thames &amp; Kosmos products.</li><li>Electronics:Save 72% on the Norton 360 Deluxe and get a $10 Amazon Gift Card; up to 50% on select Xbox and Ubisoft titles, up to 30% on batteries, electronics, and accessories from Amazon Basics; and $100 on FlashForge Adventurer 3D Printers. Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card and Amazon Prime Store Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will get 10% back on select LG and Sony TVs.</li><li>Kitchen: Save on Ninja blenders and coffee makers as well as the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro.</li><li>Home: Save on select vacuums, air purifiers, irons, steamers, and fans, as well as dehumidifiers from iRobot, Bissell, Toshiba, Levoit, Black &amp; Decker, and more.</li><li>Household Essentials: Save20% on household essentials from Amazon brands, including Solimo and Presto!</li><li>Home Improvement: Save on select Moen kitchen and bathroom fixtures, Makita tools, and Kasa smart light switches, as well as CRAFTSMAN 20V lithium ion and Duracell batteries.</li><li>Grocery: Save up to 30% on candy and gum, and 20% on snacks and grocery products from Amazon brands, including Happy Belly and Amazon Fresh.</li><li>Sports &amp; Outdoors: Buy one, get one 20% off World Famous Sports camping equipment.</li><li>Amazon Launchpad: Save up to 50% on the Kids Against Maturity Combo Pack and $80 on the Tertill Weeding Robot Bundle.</li><li>Panera Bread: Panera is fueling Prime Day shoppers with a sweet (and savory) deal. Prime members who sign up for MyPanera rewards will get a $3 shopping credit and 40% off their Panera online order on Prime Day. Visit amazon.com/panera to learn more.</li></ul><p>Starting June 13, Prime members can save up to 70% on Echo devices including Echo Auto ($14.99), Echo Buds, 2^nd Gen ($79.99), Echo Show 5, 1^st Gen ($44.99) and Echo Frames, 2^nd Gen ($174.99). Save even more by purchasing two Echo Dot, 4^th Gen devices for just $49.98 with code PDDOT2PK or two Echo, 4^th Gen devices for just $119.98 with code ECHOPRIME.</p><p>Additionally, our gaming and entertainment bundle will be over $40 off, which includes a Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote and Luna Controller, just $73.98. Customers can also save over 30% on Fire TV accessory bundles.</p><p>Spend $10 on products from small businesses, Get $10 to spend on Prime Day</p><p>Amazon is putting the power of Prime Day behind supporting small business sellers in its store. Starting today through Sunday, June 20, Amazon will offer a $10 credit to use on Prime Day to members who spend $10 on products from select U.S.-based small business brands and products in Amazon's store, including products from Amazon Handmade and Amazon Launchpad. This promotion connects customers with small businesses and is funded by a new Amazon investment of more than $100 million to help small business selling partners succeed and grow this year. Additionally, from Monday, June 7, until Prime Day, U.S. Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card and Amazon Prime Store Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will earn 10% back in rewards on select purchases from small businesses. Small business promotions will also run in the U.K., Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and Japan. Visit amazon.com/supportsmall to discover small businesses and start shopping.</p><p>"Amazon has helped our company grow and keep our team employed over the last year," said Nancy Kalish from Rule Breaker Snacks. "Last Prime Day brought us a huge wave of sales of our vegan, allergy-friendly brownies and blondies. We're ready for another great Prime Day and look forward to connecting our brand with more Amazon customers through 2021 and beyond."</p><p>Prime Day Entertainment</p><ul><li>Ultimate Crown: Fire and Ice: Get ready for live game play action, puzzles, and a sneak peak of upcoming Prime Day deals that only Crown Channel can bring with Ultimate Crown: Fire and Ice, June 16 from 5-7pm (PT). Join host, Brandon Broady (BET's The Xperiment) and challengers: Tyler Oakley; Twitch Ambassador, Cupahnoodle; streamer hero, Ginman; and NCAA National Champion and PAC-12 Athlete of the year, Peng Peng Lee for a two hour special as teams battle it out through heated up-penalties and icy cool saves to win the Ultimate Crown. The Crown Channel is an entertainment destination that combines the best of gaming, pop culture, and real-time audience engagement through Twitch interactivity. Crown Channel content is infused with special offers for Prime members, including content for some of the world's most popular games. For the latest programming, follow the Crown Channel at twitch.tv/crown and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.</li><li>Prime Day Show: Multi-award-winning and groundbreaking artists Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi will star in the Prime Day Show, a three-part immersive musical event presented by Amazon Music that features some of the best in music and entertainment in celebration of Prime Day. All three episodes of the Prime Day Show will premiere globally starting June 17 on Prime Video and will be available to all customers for 30 days, with or without a Prime membership.</li><li>Prime Video: For a limited time, Prime members can enjoy a selection of titles to rent or buy at a discounted price (up to 50% off on select titles). Visit amazon.com/primememberdeals for more details.</li><li>IMDbPro: Prime members receive a 30-day free trial and, for a limited time, save 60% on a new annual membership to IMDbPro (imdbpro.com), the essential resource for the entertainment industry, making it just $95—the lowest price of the year—for a full year of access.</li><li>Twitch: Exclusive for Prime members only, support your favorite streamer and unlock 50% off the first month of a paid recurring sub (terms apply). Plus, save up to 50% on select Twitch Loot Cave styles (while supplies last). Visit twitch.app.link/e/PrimeDay21 for more information.</li></ul><p>Ways to Shop this Prime Day</p><ul><li>Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card: For the entire month of June, Prime members get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Visit amazon.com/primevisa to learn more.</li><li>Shop with Alexa: For a limited time, new Prime members who sign up for Prime using an Echo device will receive a $5 Amazon credit. Just say, "Alexa, sign me up for Prime."</li><li>Go In-Store:Customers can find in-store deals by visiting Amazon's physical retail locations, including Whole Foods Market, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, Amazon Pop Up, Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh.</li><li>Prime Wardrobe: Customers save $15 when they keep $100 worth of items with their first Prime Wardrobe order—terms and conditions apply.</li><li>Amazon Kids Gift Guide: New this Prime Day, customers can easily discover and shop toys and gifts for kids on amazon.com/kidsgiftguide. Amazon's Kids Gift Guide features products from popular brands and customers can browse gifts by age, category, brand, and deals making gift giving more fun and convenient.</li><li>Amazon Explore<em>: </em>Prime members can try their first live virtual experience up to $50 free from Amazon Explore with code FREEFUN<em>. </em>Meet baby sloths in Costa Rica, shop for gifts at a crafts studio in Florence, and learn new skills from cooking to crafts with experts around the world. Amazon Explore is a great way for customers to have fun and support local businesses with instant, on-the-spot shopping during the experience. Visit amazon.com/explore to learn more.</li><li>Amazon Coupons: Discover more ways to save with Amazon Coupons. Find discounts on everyday essentials, electronics, clothing, and more. Simply clip the coupon and the discount will be applied at checkout. Explore the most popular coupons on amazon.com/coupons.</li><li>Amazon Live: Watch Amazon Live throughout Prime Day to see product demonstrations and try-on hauls, hear directly from hundreds of creators, and shop can't-miss deals the minute they go live. Amazon Live is bringing a non-stop celebration to Prime Day with live chat, celebrity cameos, exclusive content such as a sneak peek from Prime Video's <em>Making the Cut</em>, and deal reveals, including exciting deals revealed first via Amazon Live. Viewers can easily shop the featured products and brands through a carousel that updates in real-time. To watch, visit amazon.com/primeday, or download the Amazon Live Shopping app on Fire TV. Ready to start shopping? Watch amazon.com/live for live demos of all the early Prime Day deals.</li><li>AmazonSmile: Customers can simultaneously shop and support charities. Customers visitingsmile.amazon.com find the exact same Amazon experience—amazing deals, wide selection, fast and free delivery options—with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of the customer's choice. Customers can now shop AmazonSmile on the latest version of the Amazon app on their mobile phone. Just open the app, navigate to Settings in the main menu (☰), tap on "AmazonSmile," select the charity, and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile. Visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more.</li><li>Amazon.com in Spanish: Customers can visit amazon.com/espanol or use the Amazon app to shop, browse, search for millions of products, read reviews, view their carts, and place orders in Spanish. On the Amazon app customers can go to Settings and tap on "Country and Language" to select Spanish. Amazon.com in Spanish gives customers the same convenient shopping experience in their preferred language on any device.</li></ul><p>Every Day Made Better with Prime</p><p>Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210606005043/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Launches New Program to Support Americans Displaced from the Job Market Return to the Workforce

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Amazon Launches New Program to Support Americans Displaced from the Job Market Return to the Workforce

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With the labor market still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon's Returnship program offers professionals of all backgrounds a clear path to return to work, helping people who have been out of the workforce for at least a year restart their careers at Amazon. Amazon offers participants a paid, 16-week working opportunity with a customized and abbreviated interview process, dedicated support, and personalized coaching and mentorship—and the possibility to transition into a full-time job at Amazon. SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today launched the Amazon Returnship program, a new initiative to help professionals get back to work after they lost or left their jobs—including people displaced by the impacts of COVID-19. Through this initiative, Amazon is offering people who have been without a job or underemployed for at least a year a new opportunity to rejoin the workforce by restarting their careers at Amazon. The company plans to hire 1,000 professionals over the coming years as a result of this new program. The Amazon Returnship program offers participants an initial 16-week paid working opportunity in several areas across the company, including teams like Operations Finance, Consumer Payments, and Search. Candidates go through a customized and abbreviated interview process that takes into account their career trajectory, and once they start in their new role, they receive dedicated support and personalized coaching. During the program, returners work on a specific project and, after four months, they have the possibility to move into full-time positions at Amazon. During the first 16 weeks, participants work remotely from their homes and are provided child and elder care assistance so they can ease back into the workforce without making any major life changes during their first step. Amazon also pays for their relocation if they accept a permanent role at the company. "We understand that life happens and sometimes an event affects career plans," said Beth Galetti, senior vice president of People eXperience and Technology at Amazon. "While people may need to drop from the workforce to help care for children or aging parents, we believe that this should not penalize their careers. Coming back to work after a break can be challenging—the company you know and the tools you used are likely to have changed. Amazon's new Returnship program is designed to help professionals reintegrate to the workforce and offers them competitive pay, a structured environment, and personalized mentorship so they can succeed." "Returnship programs help companies find talent that they're overlooking using traditional recruiting methods. We see more than 80% of participants in programs we work on transition to full-time roles, speaking to the caliber of this segment of the workforce," said Tami Forman, executive director of Path Forward, a nonprofit helping people to restart their careers after time spent focused on caregiving and a partner for Amazon's program. "Creating the right path for helping people rejoin the workforce after a break can unlock an enormous economic potential and change the lives of many professionals who so often feel discouraged to even apply to new jobs. Programs like the one Amazon is launching can be life-changing and we are excited to partner with Amazon to continue expanding these efforts." The U.S. has seen a net loss of 4.5 million jobs held by women since February 2020, with nearly 2 million women leaving the labor force altogether, according to a May 2021 report from the National Women's Law Center. Amazon expects that at least three out of every four participants in this program will be women returning to the American workforce. The company plans to hire professionals for a variety of roles, ranging from financial analysts to software development engineers. As part of its pledge to help upskill the American workforce, Amazon last year also announced a commitment to provide free training for cloud computing skills to 29 million people globally so they could remain competitive and move into technical in-demand roles. All Amazon regular full-time employees in the U.S. receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees in fulfillment centers preparing orders for customers. Every Amazon job comes with a starting pay of at least $15 an hour, more than twice the federal minimum wage. In addition, Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees, which includes health insurance from an employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, subsidized child and adult backup care, access to subsidized skills training opportunities, and more. For more information about Amazon's Returnship program, including how to apply, please visit here. To hear some of the stories of current Amazon returners, please visit here. About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210603005378/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>With the labor market still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon's Returnship program offers professionals of all backgrounds a clear path to return to work, helping people who have been out of the workforce for at least a year restart their careers at Amazon.</em></p><p><em>Amazon offers participants a paid, 16-week working opportunity with a customized and abbreviated interview process, dedicated support, and personalized coaching and mentorship—and the possibility to transition into a full-time job at Amazon.</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today launched the Amazon Returnship program, a new initiative to help professionals get back to work after they lost or left their jobs—including people displaced by the impacts of COVID-19. Through this initiative, Amazon is offering people who have been without a job or underemployed for at least a year a new opportunity to rejoin the workforce by restarting their careers at Amazon. The company plans to hire 1,000 professionals over the coming years as a result of this new program.</p><p>The Amazon Returnship program offers participants an initial 16-week paid working opportunity in several areas across the company, including teams like Operations Finance, Consumer Payments, and Search. Candidates go through a customized and abbreviated interview process that takes into account their career trajectory, and once they start in their new role, they receive dedicated support and personalized coaching. During the program, returners work on a specific project and, after four months, they have the possibility to move into full-time positions at Amazon. During the first 16 weeks, participants work remotely from their homes and are provided child and elder care assistance so they can ease back into the workforce without making any major life changes during their first step. Amazon also pays for their relocation if they accept a permanent role at the company.</p><p>"We understand that life happens and sometimes an event affects career plans," said Beth Galetti, senior vice president of People eXperience and Technology at Amazon. "While people may need to drop from the workforce to help care for children or aging parents, we believe that this should not penalize their careers. Coming back to work after a break can be challenging—the company you know and the tools you used are likely to have changed. Amazon's new Returnship program is designed to help professionals reintegrate to the workforce and offers them competitive pay, a structured environment, and personalized mentorship so they can succeed."</p><p>"Returnship programs help companies find talent that they're overlooking using traditional recruiting methods. We see more than 80% of participants in programs we work on transition to full-time roles, speaking to the caliber of this segment of the workforce," said Tami Forman, executive director of Path Forward, a nonprofit helping people to restart their careers after time spent focused on caregiving and a partner for Amazon's program. "Creating the right path for helping people rejoin the workforce after a break can unlock an enormous economic potential and change the lives of many professionals who so often feel discouraged to even apply to new jobs. Programs like the one Amazon is launching can be life-changing and we are excited to partner with Amazon to continue expanding these efforts."</p><p>The U.S. has seen a net loss of 4.5 million jobs held by women since February 2020, with nearly 2 million women leaving the labor force altogether, according to a May 2021 report from the National Women's Law Center. Amazon expects that at least three out of every four participants in this program will be women returning to the American workforce.</p><p>The company plans to hire professionals for a variety of roles, ranging from financial analysts to software development engineers. As part of its pledge to help upskill the American workforce, Amazon last year also announced a commitment to provide free training for cloud computing skills to 29 million people globally so they could remain competitive and move into technical in-demand roles.</p><p>All Amazon regular full-time employees in the U.S. receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees in fulfillment centers preparing orders for customers. Every Amazon job comes with a starting pay of at least $15 an hour, more than twice the federal minimum wage. In addition, Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees, which includes health insurance from an employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, subsidized child and adult backup care, access to subsidized skills training opportunities, and more.</p><p>For more information about Amazon's Returnship program, including how to apply, please visit here. To hear some of the stories of current Amazon returners, please visit here.</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210603005378/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2021 Grant Recipients

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The Amazon Literary Partnership awards more than $1 million in funding to 80 nonprofits across the country Amazon Literary Partnership is committed to supporting writing programs and nonprofit literary organizations that uplift and amplify emerging writers and diversity in storytelling SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)— Today, the Amazon Literary Partnership announced more than $1 million in grant funding to 80 nonprofit literary organizations across the U.S. The funding supports groups that are working to empower diverse, marginalized, and underrepresented voices, helping writers to create, publish, learn, teach, experiment, and thrive in 2021 and beyond. In addition, Amazon Literary Partnership has awarded grants of $140,000 each to the Academy of American Poets and the Community of Literary Presses and Magazines, to be used to fund more than a dozen literary organizations supporting poetry groups and literary magazines. The Academy of American Poets and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) will announce the recipients of the Poetry Fund and Literary Magazine Fund grants at a later date. "We're extremely grateful to work with the Amazon Literary Partnership to support poetry organizations and publishers whose work will be critical to our processing all we've been through in the pandemic and also in envisioning new ways forward," said Jennifer Benka, president and executive director, Academy of American Poets. "We appreciate the Amazon Literary Partnership program's belief that the work of poets and writers from diverse communities is central to that." "Literary magazines are essential to the publishing ecosystem, providing fertile ground for diverse voices to thrive," said CLMP Executive Director Mary Gannon. "CLMP is extremely grateful to the Amazon Literary Partnership for their ongoing financial support of these underserved and uniquely vulnerable publishers, especially during this critical time." Guided by the mission of having a lasting impact on the literary community, the Amazon Literary Partnership annual grants have supported more than 150 organizations with $14 million in grant funding since 2009, assisting tens of thousands of writers to tell their stories, amplify their messages, and find their audience. Grant recipients include writing mentorship programs, nonprofit writing centers, residencies, fellowships, after-school classes, literary magazines, internationally acclaimed publishers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and national organizations supporting storytelling and free speech. "At Amazon, we believe in the power of the written word and the impact writers have on our culture, society, and lives. We are proud to support these vital organizations that champion writers and their work," said Alexandra Woodworth, manager of the Amazon Literary Partnership. "The list of 2021 Amazon Literary Partnership grant recipients represent a wide range of organizations working tirelessly to ensure that the literary community, and diverse and underrepresented voices, can thrive for generations to come." Numerous 2021 grant recipients are explicitly focused on strengthening BIPOC and underrepresented literary voices, including Lambda Literary, Kundiman, Hurston/Wright Foundation, Asian American Writers Workshop, and The Africa Center, among others. "Lambda Literary's Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices ensures the next great chapter in LGBTQ literature gets written by giving emerging queer writers the support and space they deserve," said Sue Landers, executive director of Lambda Literary. "This past year has indelibly transformed our lives and it is in this spirit of change and growth that we are thrilled to be able to offer our retreat once again, thanks to the support of the Amazon Literary Partnership." "We are grateful for renewed support from the Amazon Literary Partnership for WriteGirl creative writing and mentoring programs to help us empower more underserved voices in Los Angeles," said Keren Taylor, executive director, WriteGirl. "At a time when teen girls are struggling with many challenges in education and in their personal lives, it is more important than ever to provide teen girls with caring mentors and a supportive community to help them express their creative ideas and develop their individual voices. Whether it's online writing workshops with 200 women and girls, or one-on-one video mentoring sessions, we look forward to all the ways this support will help us as we inspire teens to share their voices with the world!" "The Hurston/Wright Foundation is honored to be recognized for championing Black writers and their work. Amazon's increased support comes at a crucial period of growth in our organization's 30-year history," said Audrey Hipkins, Hurston/Wright Foundation board chair. "We are excited to be able to expand and strengthen our programming so we can nurture the next generation of Black writers. We are grateful for this continued partnership and the opportunities made possible by Amazon's investment in our work." "This has been a year in which we need our stories more than ever to bring us together, guide us, and show us the light, so we're so thankful Amazon Literary Partnership has generously helped us bring so many stories to life this year," said Grant Faulkner, executive director, National Novel Writing Month. This grant helps create a global neighborhood of writers to embrace their creativity and build a literary community that protects and fortifies us against any crisis. Amazon Literary Partnership has been instrumental in helping thousands of people believe in their story and give it voice." "Even as the world inches toward recovery, the systemic inequities laid bare by the pandemic demand a reimagination of what we consider a future rooted in economic, racial, and social justice," said Jafreen Uddin, executive director, Asian American Writers Workshop. "Writers and storytellers have been and will continue to be the emissaries of our times, providing society with the words that put shape to our lived experiences. Our work at the Asian American Writers' Workshop centers the safeguarding and cultivation of our community's imaginations, and we are incredibly grateful to the Amazon Literary Partnership for their continued support that makes this critically necessary work possible." 2021 Amazon Literary Partnership grants 826 Valencia (CA) 826DC (DC) 826NYC (NY) A Public Space Literary Projects, Inc (NY) Academy of American Poets (NY) Archipelago Books (NY) Art Omi: Writers (NY) Asian American Writers' Workshop (NY) ASJA Writers Emergency Assistance Fund (NY) Aspen Words (CO) Association of Writers & Writing Programs (MD) Bay Area Book Festival (CA) Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute (NV) Brooklyn Book Festival (NY) Center for Black Literature (NY) Center for the Art of Translation (CA) Centrum (WA) Chatos Inhumanos (NY) Chicago Humanities Festival (IL) CityLit Project (MD) Clarion West (WA) Coffee House Press (MN) Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (NY) Community Word Project (NY) Creative Writing Program, University of Washington (WA) Damascus Outreach Association (NC) Decatur Book Festival (GA) Deep Vellum Publishing (TX) DSTL Arts (CA) Empowering Latino Futures (CA) Girls Write Now (NY) Graywolf Press (MN) Hedgebrook (WA) Heyday (CA) House of SpeakEasy (NY) Hub City Press (SC) Hugo House (WA) Humanities Washington (WA) Indiana Writers Center (IN) Kundiman (NY) Lambda Literary (NY) Lighthouse Writers Workshop (CO) LitNet (NY) Litquake Foundation (CA) The Loft Literary Center (MN) MacDowell (NH) Milkweed Editions (MN) Narrative 4 (NY) National Book Foundation (NY) National Novel Writing Month (CA) PEN America (NY) Poets & Writers, Inc. (NY) Restless Books (NY) Roots. Wounds. Words. (NY) Seattle Arts & Lectures (WA) Seattle City of Literature (WA) Shout Mouse Press (DC) Society of the Muse of the Southwest (SOMOS) (NM) The American Literary Translators Association (AZ) The Cabin (ID) The Corporation of Yaddo (NY) The Feminist Press (NY) The Inner Loop (DC) The Center for Fiction (NY) The Moth (NY) The Africa Center (NY) The Telling Room (ME) The Tenth Academy (NY) The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow (AR) Torrey House Press (UT) Town Hall Seattle (WA) Transit Books (CA) Turtle Point Press (NY) Ucross Foundation (WY) Washington Center for the Book (WA) Words Without Borders (NY) WriteGirl (CA) Writers in the Schools (TX) WRITERS ROOM (PA) Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation (DC) To learn more about the Amazon Literary Partnership and Amazon in the Community visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-and-authors/amazon-literary-partnership-grant-recipients-2021.

<p><em>The Amazon Literary Partnership awards more than $1 million in funding </em><em>to 80 nonprofits across the country</em></p><p><em>Amazon Literary Partnership is committed to supporting writing programs and nonprofit literary organizations that uplift and amplify emerging writers and diversity in storytelling</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)— Today, the Amazon Literary Partnership announced more than $1 million in grant funding to 80 nonprofit literary organizations across the U.S. The funding supports groups that are working to empower diverse, marginalized, and underrepresented voices, helping writers to create, publish, learn, teach, experiment, and thrive in 2021 and beyond.</p><p>In addition, Amazon Literary Partnership has awarded grants of $140,000 each to the Academy of American Poets and the Community of Literary Presses and Magazines, to be used to fund more than a dozen literary organizations supporting poetry groups and literary magazines. The Academy of American Poets and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) will announce the recipients of the Poetry Fund and Literary Magazine Fund grants at a later date.</p><p>"We're extremely grateful to work with the Amazon Literary Partnership to support poetry organizations and publishers whose work will be critical to our processing all we've been through in the pandemic and also in envisioning new ways forward," said Jennifer Benka, president and executive director, Academy of American Poets. "We appreciate the Amazon Literary Partnership program's belief that the work of poets and writers from diverse communities is central to that."</p><p>"Literary magazines are essential to the publishing ecosystem, providing fertile ground for diverse voices to thrive," said CLMP Executive Director Mary Gannon. "CLMP is extremely grateful to the Amazon Literary Partnership for their ongoing financial support of these underserved and uniquely vulnerable publishers, especially during this critical time."</p><p>Guided by the mission of having a lasting impact on the literary community, the Amazon Literary Partnership annual grants have supported more than 150 organizations with $14 million in grant funding since 2009, assisting tens of thousands of writers to tell their stories, amplify their messages, and find their audience. Grant recipients include writing mentorship programs, nonprofit writing centers, residencies, fellowships, after-school classes, literary magazines, internationally acclaimed publishers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and national organizations supporting storytelling and free speech.</p><p>"At Amazon, we believe in the power of the written word and the impact writers have on our culture, society, and lives. We are proud to support these vital organizations that champion writers and their work," said Alexandra Woodworth, manager of the Amazon Literary Partnership. "The list of 2021 Amazon Literary Partnership grant recipients represent a wide range of organizations working tirelessly to ensure that the literary community, and diverse and underrepresented voices, can thrive for generations to come."</p><p>Numerous 2021 grant recipients are explicitly focused on strengthening BIPOC and underrepresented literary voices, including Lambda Literary, Kundiman, Hurston/Wright Foundation, Asian American Writers Workshop, and The Africa Center, among others. "Lambda Literary's Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices ensures the next great chapter in LGBTQ literature gets written by giving emerging queer writers the support and space they deserve," said Sue Landers, executive director of Lambda Literary. "This past year has indelibly transformed our lives and it is in this spirit of change and growth that we are thrilled to be able to offer our retreat once again, thanks to the support of the Amazon Literary Partnership."</p><p>"We are grateful for renewed support from the Amazon Literary Partnership for WriteGirl creative writing and mentoring programs to help us empower more underserved voices in Los Angeles," said Keren Taylor, executive director, WriteGirl. "At a time when teen girls are struggling with many challenges in education and in their personal lives, it is more important than ever to provide teen girls with caring mentors and a supportive community to help them express their creative ideas and develop their individual voices. Whether it's online writing workshops with 200 women and girls, or one-on-one video mentoring sessions, we look forward to all the ways this support will help us as we inspire teens to share their voices with the world!"</p><p>"The Hurston/Wright Foundation is honored to be recognized for championing Black writers and their work. Amazon's increased support comes at a crucial period of growth in our organization's 30-year history," said Audrey Hipkins, Hurston/Wright Foundation board chair. "We are excited to be able to expand and strengthen our programming so we can nurture the next generation of Black writers. We are grateful for this continued partnership and the opportunities made possible by Amazon's investment in our work."</p><p>"This has been a year in which we need our stories more than ever to bring us together, guide us, and show us the light, so we're so thankful Amazon Literary Partnership has generously helped us bring so many stories to life this year," said Grant Faulkner, executive director, National Novel Writing Month. This grant helps create a global neighborhood of writers to embrace their creativity and build a literary community that protects and fortifies us against any crisis. Amazon Literary Partnership has been instrumental in helping thousands of people believe in their story and give it voice."</p><p>"Even as the world inches toward recovery, the systemic inequities laid bare by the pandemic demand a reimagination of what we consider a future rooted in economic, racial, and social justice," said Jafreen Uddin, executive director, Asian American Writers Workshop. "Writers and storytellers have been and will continue to be the emissaries of our times, providing society with the words that put shape to our lived experiences. Our work at the Asian American Writers' Workshop centers the safeguarding and cultivation of our community's imaginations, and we are incredibly grateful to the Amazon Literary Partnership for their continued support that makes this critically necessary work possible."</p><p>2021 Amazon Literary Partnership grants</p><ul><li>826 Valencia (CA)</li><li>826DC (DC)</li><li>826NYC (NY)</li><li>A Public Space Literary Projects, Inc (NY)</li><li>Academy of American Poets (NY)</li><li>Archipelago Books (NY)</li><li>Art Omi: Writers (NY)</li><li>Asian American Writers' Workshop (NY)</li><li>ASJA Writers Emergency Assistance Fund (NY)</li><li>Aspen Words (CO)</li><li>Association of Writers &amp; Writing Programs (MD)</li><li>Bay Area Book Festival (CA)</li><li>Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute (NV)</li><li>Brooklyn Book Festival (NY)</li><li>Center for Black Literature (NY)</li><li>Center for the Art of Translation (CA)</li><li>Centrum (WA)</li><li>Chatos Inhumanos (NY)</li><li>Chicago Humanities Festival (IL)</li><li>CityLit Project (MD)</li><li>Clarion West (WA)</li><li>Coffee House Press (MN)</li><li>Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (NY)</li><li>Community Word Project (NY)</li><li>Creative Writing Program, University of Washington (WA)</li><li>Damascus Outreach Association (NC)</li><li>Decatur Book Festival (GA)</li><li>Deep Vellum Publishing (TX)</li><li>DSTL Arts (CA)</li><li>Empowering Latino Futures (CA)</li><li>Girls Write Now (NY)</li><li>Graywolf Press (MN)</li><li>Hedgebrook (WA)</li><li>Heyday (CA)</li><li>House of SpeakEasy (NY)</li><li>Hub City Press (SC)</li><li>Hugo House (WA)</li><li>Humanities Washington (WA)</li><li>Indiana Writers Center (IN)</li><li>Kundiman (NY)</li><li>Lambda Literary (NY)</li><li>Lighthouse Writers Workshop (CO)</li><li>LitNet (NY)</li><li>Litquake Foundation (CA)</li><li>The Loft Literary Center (MN)</li><li>MacDowell (NH)</li><li>Milkweed Editions (MN)</li><li>Narrative 4 (NY)</li><li>National Book Foundation (NY)</li><li>National Novel Writing Month (CA)</li><li>PEN America (NY)</li><li>Poets &amp; Writers, Inc. (NY)</li><li>Restless Books (NY)</li><li>Roots. Wounds. Words. (NY)</li><li>Seattle Arts &amp; Lectures (WA)</li><li>Seattle City of Literature (WA)</li><li>Shout Mouse Press (DC)</li><li>Society of the Muse of the Southwest (SOMOS) (NM)</li><li>The American Literary Translators Association (AZ)</li><li>The Cabin (ID)</li><li>The Corporation of Yaddo (NY)</li><li>The Feminist Press (NY)</li><li>The Inner Loop (DC)</li><li>The Center for Fiction (NY)</li><li>The Moth (NY)</li><li>The Africa Center (NY)</li><li>The Telling Room (ME)</li><li>The Tenth Academy (NY)</li><li>The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow (AR)</li><li>Torrey House Press (UT)</li><li>Town Hall Seattle (WA)</li><li>Transit Books (CA)</li><li>Turtle Point Press (NY)</li><li>Ucross Foundation (WY)</li><li>Washington Center for the Book (WA)</li><li>Words Without Borders (NY)</li><li>WriteGirl (CA)</li><li>Writers in the Schools (TX)</li><li>WRITERS ROOM (PA)</li><li>Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation (DC)</li></ul><p>To learn more about the Amazon Literary Partnership and Amazon in the Community visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-and-authors/amazon-literary-partnership-grant-recipients-2021.</p>

Amazon Announces The Prime Day Show Featuring Groundbreaking Artists Billie Eilish, H.E.R., And Kid Cudi In A Three-Part Musical Event For Fans Around The World

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Amazon Announces The Prime Day Show Featuring Groundbreaking Artists Billie Eilish, H.E.R., And Kid Cudi In A Three-Part Musical Event For Fans Around The World

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In celebration of Prime Day, the Prime Day Show will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video starting June 17  SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2021-- (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Today, Amazon announced that multi-award-winning and groundbreaking artists Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi will star in the Prime Day Show, a three-part immersive musical event presented by Amazon Music that features some of the best in music and entertainment in celebration of Prime Day. All three episodes of the Prime Day Show will premiere globally starting June 17 on Prime Video and will be available to all customers for 30 days, with or without a Prime membership. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210603005581/en/ Amazon Announces The Prime Day Show Featuring Groundbreaking Artists Billie Eilish, H.E.R., And Kid Cudi In A Three-Part Musical Event For Fans Around The World (Graphic: Business Wire) TO DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES KEY ART & GALLERY SINGLES, CLICK HERETO ACCESS ASSETS VIA OUR PRESS SITE, CLICK HEREFOR MORE INFORMATION ON PRIME DAY, CLICK HERE "Working with Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi to bring their music to life through these imaginative experiences has been incredible," said Ryan Redington, VP of Music Industry at Amazon Music. "Watching these globally renowned artists create three shows from the depths of their imagination has been unlike anything we've ever done before. We're thrilled to bring fans along with us to celebrate these three remarkable artists and Prime Day." "These iconic artists have not only broken new ground in music but are inspired storytellers, culture creators, and visionaries," said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. "We're thrilled to partner with Billie, H.E.R., and Cudi to bring these authentic and deeply personal specials to fans around the world as we celebrate Prime Day." Prime Day Show viewers will be treated to three unique experiences that fuse performance and storytelling, transporting fans to worlds inspired by Paris, The Dunbar Hotel, and outer space. PRIME DAY SHOW x BILLIE EILISHBillie brings a timeless, Parisian neighborhood to life with a series of cinematic performances. Set in the city known as the birthplace of cinema, it was directed by Billie Eilish and Sam Wrench, and features new music from Billie's upcoming album, Happier Than Ever. This breathtaking musical tribute was inspired by Billie's long-time admiration of a long gone era. The Prime Day Show X Billie Eilish is produced by Fremantle and Amazon Studios and is directed by Billie Eilish and Sam Wrench. Ashley Edens served as executive producer and Sam Wrench as co-executive producer. Runtime: Approximately 27 minutes. PRIME DAY SHOW x H.E.R.Once known as the hub of Los Angeles Black culture in the 1930's and 40's, the iconic Dunbar Hotel hosted some of the most prominent figures of its time, including musicians Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, and many more. In a modern day musical tribute to this legendary and important piece of history and culture, H.E.R. imagines what The Dunbar Hotel would be like if it existed in 2021 featuring new music from her album, Back Of My Mind. The Prime Day Show X H.E.R. is produced by Fremantle, Wolf + Rothstein and Amazon Studios and is directed by child. Ashley Edens served as executive producer, along with Chad Taylor, Fam Rothstein and Sam Wrench as co-executive producers. Runtime: Approximately. 25 minutes. PRIME DAY SHOW x KID CUDIAs he embarks on his biggest mission to date, Kid Cudi departs Earth to establish a new community on the moon in this intercosmic performance. Featuring music from his album Man on the Moon III, Cudi collaborates with the International Space Orchestra, the world's first orchestra composed of space scientists from NASA Ames Research Center, the SETI Institute, and the International Space University as his backing band, in a musical collision defying sight, sound, and space. The Prime Day Show X Kid Cudi is produced by Fremantle, Wolf + Rothstein, MAD SOLAR and Amazon Studios and is directed by Sam Wrench. Ashley Edens served as executive producer, along with Chad Taylor, Fam Rothstein and Sam Wrench as co-executive producers. Runtime: Approximately 25 minutes. Beginning today, Amazon Music subscribers and Prime members can access the official Prime Day Show playlist here or by asking, "Alexa, play the Prime Day Show playlist," to stream the latest hits from Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi. The Prime Day Show will also be available to stream on Twitch, IMDb TV, and on Amazon devices including Fire TV, Echo Show, and Fire tablets on Prime Video. To celebrate her unique performance, Billie Eilish is launching a line of merchandise that will drop exclusively on Amazon on June 17 alongside the Prime Day Show. Fans will be able to shop a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts, posters, accessories, and more on Amazon.com/BillieEilish and in the Amazon Music app. Celebrate Prime DayAmazon's annual Prime Day event will be held June 21 and June 22, kicking off summer with two days of incredible deals and the best savings Prime has to offer. The epic shopping will deliver Prime members over 2 million deals across every category, including the best in entertainment–Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get our best deal ever with four months free with unlimited access to more than 70 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months free. Prime members will also again be able to support small businesses this Prime Day, with more than a million deals from small and medium-sized businesses. Members can shop across local Black-owned, woman-owned, military family-owned, and many more small businesses. Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/primeday to participate in Prime Day. About Billie EilishAs seven-time Grammy Award-winning Billie Eilish prepares for the July 30 release of her album, Happier Than Ever, the 19-year-old Los Angeles native remains one of the biggest stars to emerge in the 21st century. Billie Eilish made history in 2020 as the youngest artist to receive nominations and win in all the major categories at the 62nd Grammy Awards, receiving awards for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. Billie Eilish is also the youngest artist to write and record an official James Bond theme song, "No Time To Die." Most recently, she took home both Record of the Year for everything i wanted and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "No Time To Die" at the 63rd Grammy Awards. About H.E.R.In just under five years, H.E.R. has proven herself as a versatile R&B force to be reckoned with, earning 13 Grammy nominations and four wins, including Song of the Year for "I Can't Breathe," plus an Academy Award for Best Original Song with "Fight For You." To date, H.E.R. has accrued nearly 6 billion combined audio and streams worldwide—and counting. H.E.R. keeps the momentum going with her latest single, "Come Through," from her upcoming album, Back Of My Mind, slated for release this summer. About Kid CudiOver the course of his musical career, actor, Grammy Award-winning musician, and multi-platinum recording artist Kid Cudi has released seven studio albums and has sold a combined 22 million records. His first studio album Man on the Moon: The End of Day received widespread industry praise and generated a massive cult following for his music. His most recent album, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen, was the third installment of his trilogy of albums and released in December 2020. Cudi has made exceptional contributions to the music industry and many prominent artists claim his discography as a significant source of stylistic inspiration. To stream the Prime Day Show on Prime Video, customers do not need a Prime membership, just an Amazon account—which is free and can easily be set up on Amazon. The Prime Day Show will also be available to stream on Twitch and IMDb TV. Every Day Made Better with PrimePrime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast, Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime. About Prime VideoPrime Video offers customers a vast collection of movies, series, and sports—all available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices. Included with Prime Video: Watch movies, series, and sports, including Thursday Night Football. Enjoy hits like Coming 2 America, The Boys, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Sylvie's Love, Upload, and My Spy, as well as Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Golden Globe winner Small Axe, Academy Award winner Sound of Metal, Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, and Academy Award nominees Time and One Night in Miami. Prime members also get access to licensed content. Prime Video Channels: Prime members can add channels like CBS All Access, BET+, EPIX, Noggin, NBA League Pass, MLB.tv, STARZ, and SHOWTIME—no extra apps to download, and no cable required. Only pay for the ones you want, and cancel anytime. View the full list of channels available at amazon.com/channels. Rent or Buy: Enjoy new-release movies to rent or buy, entire seasons of current TV shows available to buy, and special deals just for Prime members. Instant access: Watch at home or on the go with your choice of hundreds of compatible devices. Stream from the web or using the Prime Video app on your smartphone, tablet, set-top box, game console, or select smart TV. For a complete list of compatible devices, visit amazon.com/howtostream. Enhanced experiences: Make the most of every viewing with 4K Ultra HD- and High Dynamic Range (HDR)-compatible content. Go behind the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows with exclusive X-Ray access, powered by IMDb. Save it for later with select mobile downloads for offline viewing. Prime Video is just one of many shopping and entertainment benefits included with a Prime membership, along with fast, free shipping on millions of Prime-eligible items at Amazon.com, unlimited photo storage, exclusive deals and discounts, and access to ad-free music and Kindle ebooks. To sign up or start a 30-day free trial of Prime, visit: amazon.com/prime. About Amazon MusicAmazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 70 million songs and the latest new releases. And with Amazon Music HD, customers have access to the highest-quality listening experience available, with more than 70 million songs available in High Definition (HD), over 7 million songs in Ultra HD, and a growing catalog of 3D Audio. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app. About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210603005581/en/ Press Contacts for Amazon Music:Rebecca Silverstein: rebsil@amazon.comBeth O'Brien: obriene@amazon.com Press Contacts for Prime Video & Amazon Studios:Kristen Hall: Kristen.Hall@AmazonStudios.comAnne Leverdier: annelev@amazon.comLauren Kellas: kellasl@amazon.com Source: Amazon

<p><em>In celebration of Prime Day, the Prime Day Show will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video starting June 17 </em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2021-- (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Today, Amazon announced that multi-award-winning and groundbreaking artists Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi will star in the Prime Day Show, a three-part immersive musical event presented by Amazon Music that features some of the best in music and entertainment in celebration of Prime Day. All three episodes of the Prime Day Show will premiere globally starting June 17 on Prime Video and will be available to all customers for 30 days, with or without a Prime membership.</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210603005581/en/</p><div><p>Amazon Announces The Prime Day Show Featuring Groundbreaking Artists Billie Eilish, H.E.R., And Kid Cudi In A Three-Part Musical Event For Fans Around The World (Graphic: Business Wire)</p></div><p>TO DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES KEY ART &amp; GALLERY SINGLES, CLICK HERETO ACCESS ASSETS VIA OUR PRESS SITE, CLICK HEREFOR MORE INFORMATION ON PRIME DAY, CLICK HERE</p><p>"Working with Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi to bring their music to life through these imaginative experiences has been incredible," said Ryan Redington, VP of Music Industry at Amazon Music. "Watching these globally renowned artists create three shows from the depths of their imagination has been unlike anything we've ever done before. We're thrilled to bring fans along with us to celebrate these three remarkable artists and Prime Day."</p><p>"These iconic artists have not only broken new ground in music but are inspired storytellers, culture creators, and visionaries," said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. "We're thrilled to partner with Billie, H.E.R., and Cudi to bring these authentic and deeply personal specials to fans around the world as we celebrate Prime Day."</p><p>Prime Day Show viewers will be treated to three unique experiences that fuse performance and storytelling, transporting fans to worlds inspired by Paris, The Dunbar Hotel, and outer space.</p><p>PRIME DAY SHOW x BILLIE EILISHBillie brings a timeless, Parisian neighborhood to life with a series of cinematic performances. Set in the city known as the birthplace of cinema, it was directed by Billie Eilish and Sam Wrench, and features new music from Billie's upcoming album, <em>Happier Than Ever</em>. This breathtaking musical tribute was inspired by Billie's long-time admiration of a long gone era.</p><p>The Prime Day Show X Billie Eilish is produced by Fremantle and Amazon Studios and is directed by Billie Eilish and Sam Wrench. Ashley Edens served as executive producer and Sam Wrench as co-executive producer. Runtime: Approximately 27 minutes.</p><p>PRIME DAY SHOW x H.E.R.Once known as the hub of Los Angeles Black culture in the 1930's and 40's, the iconic Dunbar Hotel hosted some of the most prominent figures of its time, including musicians Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, and many more. In a modern day musical tribute to this legendary and important piece of history and culture, H.E.R. imagines what The Dunbar Hotel would be like if it existed in 2021 featuring new music from her album, <em>Back Of My Mind</em>.</p><p>The Prime Day Show X H.E.R. is produced by Fremantle, Wolf + Rothstein and Amazon Studios and is directed by child. Ashley Edens served as executive producer, along with Chad Taylor, Fam Rothstein and Sam Wrench as co-executive producers. Runtime: Approximately. 25 minutes.</p><p>PRIME DAY SHOW x KID CUDIAs he embarks on his biggest mission to date, Kid Cudi departs Earth to establish a new community on the moon in this intercosmic performance. Featuring music from his album <em>Man on the Moon III</em>, Cudi collaborates with the International Space Orchestra, the world's first orchestra composed of space scientists from NASA Ames Research Center, the SETI Institute, and the International Space University as his backing band, in a musical collision defying sight, sound, and space.</p><p>The Prime Day Show X Kid Cudi is produced by Fremantle, Wolf + Rothstein, MAD SOLAR and Amazon Studios and is directed by Sam Wrench. Ashley Edens served as executive producer, along with Chad Taylor, Fam Rothstein and Sam Wrench as co-executive producers. Runtime: Approximately 25 minutes.</p><p>Beginning today, Amazon Music subscribers and Prime members can access the official Prime Day Show playlist here or by asking, "Alexa, play the Prime Day Show playlist," to stream the latest hits from Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi. The Prime Day Show will also be available to stream on Twitch, IMDb TV, and on Amazon devices including Fire TV, Echo Show, and Fire tablets on Prime Video.</p><p>To celebrate her unique performance, Billie Eilish is launching a line of merchandise that will drop exclusively on Amazon on June 17 alongside the Prime Day Show. Fans will be able to shop a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts, posters, accessories, and more on Amazon.com/BillieEilish and in the Amazon Music app.</p><p>Celebrate Prime DayAmazon's annual Prime Day event will be held June 21 and June 22, kicking off summer with two days of incredible deals and the best savings Prime has to offer. The epic shopping will deliver Prime members over 2 million deals across every category, including the best in entertainment–Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get our best deal ever with four months free with unlimited access to more than 70 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months free. Prime members will also again be able to support small businesses this Prime Day, with more than a million deals from small and medium-sized businesses. Members can shop across local Black-owned, woman-owned, military family-owned, and many more small businesses. Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/primeday to participate in Prime Day.</p><p>About Billie EilishAs seven-time Grammy Award-winning Billie Eilish prepares for the July 30 release of her album, <em>Happier Than Ever</em>, the 19-year-old Los Angeles native remains one of the biggest stars to emerge in the 21st century. Billie Eilish made history in 2020 as the youngest artist to receive nominations and win in all the major categories at the 62nd Grammy Awards, receiving awards for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. Billie Eilish is also the youngest artist to write and record an official James Bond theme song, "No Time To Die." Most recently, she took home both Record of the Year for <em>everything i wanted</em> and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "No Time To Die" at the 63rd Grammy Awards.</p><p>About H.E.R.In just under five years, H.E.R. has proven herself as a versatile R&amp;B force to be reckoned with, earning 13 Grammy nominations and four wins, including Song of the Year for "I Can't Breathe," plus an Academy Award for Best Original Song with<em> "</em>Fight For You." To date, H.E.R. has accrued nearly 6 billion combined audio and streams worldwide—and counting. H.E.R. keeps the momentum going with her latest single, "Come Through," from her upcoming album, <em>Back Of My Mind</em>, slated for release this summer.</p><p>About Kid CudiOver the course of his musical career, actor, Grammy Award-winning musician, and multi-platinum recording artist Kid Cudi has released seven studio albums and has sold a combined 22 million records. His first studio album <em>Man on the Moon: The End of Day </em>received widespread industry praise and generated a massive cult following for his music. His most recent album, <em>Man on the Moon III: The Chosen</em>, was the third installment of his trilogy of albums and released in December 2020. Cudi has made exceptional contributions to the music industry and many prominent artists claim his discography as a significant source of stylistic inspiration.</p><p>To stream the Prime Day Show on Prime Video, customers do not need a Prime membership, just an Amazon account—which is free and can easily be set up on Amazon. The Prime Day Show will also be available to stream on Twitch and IMDb TV.</p><p>Every Day Made Better with PrimePrime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of 2 million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast, Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime.</p><p>About Prime VideoPrime Video offers customers a vast collection of movies, series, and sports—all available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices.</p><ul><li>Included with Prime Video: Watch movies, series, and sports, including <em>Thursday Night Football</em>. Enjoy hits like <em>Coming 2 America, The Boys, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Sylvie's Love, Upload</em>, and <em>My Spy</em>, as well as Emmy and Golden Globe winners <em>Fleabag</em> and <em>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</em>, Golden Globe winner <em>Small Axe</em>, Academy Award winner <em>Sound of Metal</em>, Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee <em>Borat Subsequent Moviefilm</em>, and Academy Award nominees <em>Time</em> and <em>One Night in Miami.</em> Prime members also get access to licensed content.</li><li>Prime Video Channels: Prime members can add channels like CBS All Access, BET+, EPIX, Noggin, NBA League Pass, MLB.tv, STARZ, and SHOWTIME—no extra apps to download, and no cable required. Only pay for the ones you want, and cancel anytime. View the full list of channels available at amazon.com/channels.</li><li>Rent or Buy: Enjoy new-release movies to rent or buy, entire seasons of current TV shows available to buy, and special deals just for Prime members.</li><li>Instant access: Watch at home or on the go with your choice of hundreds of compatible devices. Stream from the web or using the Prime Video app on your smartphone, tablet, set-top box, game console, or select smart TV. For a complete list of compatible devices, visit amazon.com/howtostream.</li><li>Enhanced experiences: Make the most of every viewing with 4K Ultra HD- and High Dynamic Range (HDR)-compatible content. Go behind the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows with exclusive X-Ray access, powered by IMDb. Save it for later with select mobile downloads for offline viewing.</li></ul><p>Prime Video is just one of many shopping and entertainment benefits included with a Prime membership, along with fast, free shipping on millions of Prime-eligible items at Amazon.com, unlimited photo storage, exclusive deals and discounts, and access to ad-free music and Kindle ebooks. To sign up or start a 30-day free trial of Prime, visit: amazon.com/prime.</p><p>About Amazon MusicAmazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 70 million songs and the latest new releases. And with Amazon Music HD, customers have access to the highest-quality listening experience available, with more than 70 million songs available in High Definition (HD), over 7 million songs in Ultra HD, and a growing catalog of 3D Audio. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app.</p><p>About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210603005581/en/</p><p>Press Contacts for Amazon Music:Rebecca Silverstein: rebsil@amazon.comBeth O'Brien: obriene@amazon.com</p><p>Press Contacts for Prime Video &amp; Amazon Studios:Kristen Hall: Kristen.Hall@AmazonStudios.comAnne Leverdier: annelev@amazon.comLauren Kellas: kellasl@amazon.com</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Amazon Ranked No. 1 Investor in America

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New study by Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) finds that over the last 12 months, Amazon invested more in the U.S. than any other American company In 2020, PPI estimates Amazon invested $34 billion in American infrastructure and created more than 400,000 jobs SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 2, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) ranked Amazon as the No. 1 U.S. company investing in America. For the second year in a row, Amazon placed first on PPI's "Investment Heroes" list, an annual study that identifies the Top 25 American companies investing in the United States. PPI estimates that Amazon invested $34 billion in American infrastructure in 2020, which led to the creation of more than 400,000 direct jobs by Amazon last year alone. The research PPI released highlights how investments by American companies are key to sustaining the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic and are helping to drive economic expansion, wage growth, and job creation across the country. "We have a long track record of investing in the U.S., and in 2020, we doubled-down on our investments to continue delivering for our customers and supporting the American economy," said Holly Sullivan, vice president of Worldwide Economic Development at Amazon. "Building new infrastructure, from new fulfillment centers to wind and solar farms, allowed us to create more than 400,000 jobs in the last year in communities across the country. Every one of our jobs comes with a starting wage of $15 an hour—twice the federal minimum wage—and comprehensive benefits for our regular, full-time employees. This means more money in the pockets of our workers, healthcare coverage, and access to free skills training to reinvent their careers." "Amazon and the rest of the Investment Heroes are leading the way for what corporate investment in America should look like," said Michael Mandel, chief economic strategist at the Progressive Policy Institute. "Our data shows that not only is this type of investment critical in driving the creation of high-productivity and well-paying jobs, but it also helps hold down inflation by creating more supply. Coming out of the pandemic, our government needs to be squarely focused on keeping inflation at bay, and the continued investment from companies like Amazon is exactly what will help do that." Amazon's investments in the U.S. in 2020 included: Logistics infrastructure – Amazon opened more than 150 delivery stations, fulfillment centers, and sortation centers in dozens of communities to allow for faster, easier, and more sustainable delivery for our customers. Green infrastructure – In 2020 alone, Amazon invested in the development of more than 20 new solar and wind farms, creating the necessary infrastructure to meet our Climate Pledge commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040. New physical retail options – Amazon opened more than 45 Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, Pop Up and Whole Foods Market locations in 2020, providing customers more options to shop for fresh groceries and nutritious meals, books, games, toys and more. Tech Hubs and HQs expansions – Amazon expanded its Tech Hub locations in cities like Boston, Dallas, and Phoenix, and started construction of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, where the company has already invested more than $450 million. In 2020, Amazon added more than 2 million square feet of office space for the company's growing tech and corporate workforce. Testing for COVID-19 at Amazon labs and neighborhood health clinics – Amazon built its own labs to test for COVID-19, and the facilities have already processed more than 1 million tests for Amazon employees. The company also opened 17 neighborhood health centers in five cities across the U.S. to provide 115,000 employees and their families access to a primary care physician. Advanced manufacturing – Amazon built a Robotics Innovation Hub in Westborough, Massachusetts, to grow its engineering, manufacturing, and test capabilities for Amazon Robotics and continued to invest in prototype manufacturing facilities in Redmond, Washington for Project Kuiper, an Amazon initiative that will launch a constellation of low earth orbit satellites to offer high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. To read the full PPI report and learn more about their methodology, click here. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005415/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>New study by Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) finds that over the last 12 months, Amazon invested more in the U.S. than any other American company</em></p><p><em>In 2020, PPI estimates Amazon invested $34 billion in American infrastructure and created more than 400,000 jobs</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 2, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) ranked Amazon as the No. 1 U.S. company investing in America. For the second year in a row, Amazon placed first on PPI's "Investment Heroes" list, an annual study that identifies the Top 25 American companies investing in the United States. PPI estimates that Amazon invested $34 billion in American infrastructure in 2020, which led to the creation of more than 400,000 direct jobs by Amazon last year alone. The research PPI released highlights how investments by American companies are key to sustaining the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic and are helping to drive economic expansion, wage growth, and job creation across the country.</p><p>"We have a long track record of investing in the U.S., and in 2020, we doubled-down on our investments to continue delivering for our customers and supporting the American economy," said Holly Sullivan, vice president of Worldwide Economic Development at Amazon. "Building new infrastructure, from new fulfillment centers to wind and solar farms, allowed us to create more than 400,000 jobs in the last year in communities across the country. Every one of our jobs comes with a starting wage of $15 an hour—twice the federal minimum wage—and comprehensive benefits for our regular, full-time employees. This means more money in the pockets of our workers, healthcare coverage, and access to free skills training to reinvent their careers."</p><p>"Amazon and the rest of the Investment Heroes are leading the way for what corporate investment in America should look like," said Michael Mandel, chief economic strategist at the Progressive Policy Institute. "Our data shows that not only is this type of investment critical in driving the creation of high-productivity and well-paying jobs, but it also helps hold down inflation by creating more supply. Coming out of the pandemic, our government needs to be squarely focused on keeping inflation at bay, and the continued investment from companies like Amazon is exactly what will help do that."</p><p>Amazon's investments in the U.S. in 2020 included:</p><ul><li>Logistics infrastructure – Amazon opened more than 150 delivery stations, fulfillment centers, and sortation centers in dozens of communities to allow for faster, easier, and more sustainable delivery for our customers.</li><li>Green infrastructure – In 2020 alone, Amazon invested in the development of more than 20 new solar and wind farms, creating the necessary infrastructure to meet our Climate Pledge commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040.</li><li>New physical retail options – Amazon opened more than 45 Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, Pop Up and Whole Foods Market locations in 2020, providing customers more options to shop for fresh groceries and nutritious meals, books, games, toys and more.</li><li>Tech Hubs and HQs expansions – Amazon expanded its Tech Hub locations in cities like Boston, Dallas, and Phoenix, and started construction of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, where the company has already invested more than $450 million. In 2020, Amazon added more than 2 million square feet of office space for the company's growing tech and corporate workforce.</li><li>Testing for COVID-19 at Amazon labs and neighborhood health clinics – Amazon built its own labs to test for COVID-19, and the facilities have already processed more than 1 million tests for Amazon employees. The company also opened 17 neighborhood health centers in five cities across the U.S. to provide 115,000 employees and their families access to a primary care physician.</li><li>Advanced manufacturing – Amazon built a Robotics Innovation Hub in Westborough, Massachusetts, to grow its engineering, manufacturing, and test capabilities for Amazon Robotics and continued to invest in prototype manufacturing facilities in Redmond, Washington for Project Kuiper, an Amazon initiative that will launch a constellation of low earth orbit satellites to offer high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.</li></ul><p>To read the full PPI report and learn more about their methodology, click here.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005415/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

Prime Day Arrives on June 21 & 22—Two Days of Epic Savings on More than 2 Million Deals Globally

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Prime Day 2021 will feature can't-miss deals from top brands including Levi's, iRobot, Samsung, and Redken and more than a million deals from small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon As part of Amazon's new investment of more than $100 million to help small business sellers succeed, Prime members can get a $10 credit to spend on Prime Day when they spend $10 on items sold by select small businesses in Amazon's store from June 7 to June 20 Early deals start now—discover hundreds of thousands of deals leading up to Prime Day from top brands including LEGO, Mattel, BLACK+DECKER, and Le Creuset and our best deal ever from Amazon Music—Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get four months free SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 2, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon's annual Prime Day event will be held June 21 and June 22, kicking off summer with two days of epic deals and the best savings Prime has to offer. The shopping extravaganza will deliver Prime members over 2 million deals across every category, including fashion, home, beauty, electronics, and more, along with the best in entertainment benefits and never-before-seen exclusives across Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Gaming, and more. Prime Day kicks off on June 21 at midnight PDT (3 a.m. EDT) and runs through June 22 for Prime members in the U.S., the U.K., the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Spain, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Netherlands, Mexico, Luxembourg, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, China, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, and Australia. Not a Prime member yet? Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/primeday to participate in Prime Day. Stay up to date on Prime Day with Alexa. Just say, "Alexa, keep me posted on Prime Day." This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210601006140/en/ (Graphic: Business Wire) Prime members will again be able to support small businesses this Prime Day, with more than a million deals from small and medium-sized businesses. Members can shop across local Black-owned, woman-owned, military family-owned, and many more small businesses. For Prime Day and throughout the rest of 2021, Amazon will spend more than $100 million to fuel the success of small businesses selling on Amazon, including promotional activities to encourage customers to shop with them. Prime Day provides small businesses with an opportunity to market their products to millions of Prime members around the world who are excited to shop for great deals. "Prime Day is a celebration of our Prime members, and we're excited to bring members great deals across an incredible selection, whether members want to shop and save on top brands, buzzworthy items, or small business collections," said Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime. "Since we launched Prime Day in 2015, it's delivered great new ways to shop, gift, watch movies and TV, and even dance, and we're excited to carry on that tradition." Don't Miss Out on Prime Day Savings 48-Hours to Save this Prime Day: Prime members have the chance to shop two days of epic deals this Prime Day on June 21 and June 22. Prime Day will offer exclusive access to limited time offers, new product launches, and top entertainment to help them spend less and smile more. Over 2 Million Deals Globally: Prime members in participating countries will enjoy over 2 million deals around the world throughout the two-day epic deals event, including on top fashion, home, and beauty products, as well as toys, sporting goods, pet supplies, electronics, Amazon brands, and Amazon Devices. Plus, Deals Start Today! Starting today, Prime members can start shopping early exclusive offers and deals, including: Electronics: Save on JBL Headphones. Save on Fire TVs: Beginning today, customers can purchase Fire TVs starting at $99.99, including Insignia 24-inch Smart TV ($99.99), Toshiba 32-inch Smart HD TV ($129.99), and Insignia 43-inch Smart 4K HD TV ($219.99). Toys: Save on select toys and games from LEGO, Hasbro, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Radio Flyer, Magna-Tiles, and Paw Patrol, including learning, technology, arts & crafts, outdoor, and sports toys. Kitchen: Save on select Margaritaville blenders, 25% on select GoWise air fryers, and up to 30% on Le Creuset cast iron and stoneware products. Home: Save on select furniture, rugs, home décor, artwork, as well as robotic vacuums from Shark and Bissel and air purifiers from Levoit and Toshiba. Pets: Save up to 20% off PetSafe Feeders and up to 19% off PetSafe Easy Walk Harnesses. Home Improvement: Save on select DEWALT 20-Volt MAX tools and jobsite accessories and the Z GRILLS Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker. For your smart home, save up to 20% on select ecobee products. Save on select First Alert smoke detectors. Everyday Essentials: Save up to 20% on select Scott, Kleenex, and Wypall products. Books: Customers can enjoy deals and discounts on select Kindle books. Visit amazon.com/kindle-ebooks and select Kindle Book Deals for more information. Amazon Music: Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get our best deal ever—four months free with unlimited access to more than 70 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months free. Prime Gaming: For a limited time, Prime members can immerse themselves in Battlefield 4, available free from Prime Gaming (regular price $19.99). From June 1 until June 20, Prime members can claim one game code redeemable on Origin for Battlefield 4 Standard edition. To claim Battlefield 4 and see all the other Prime Gaming offers currently available to Prime members, including more free games and in-game content for games including Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, and Apex Legends, visit gaming.amazon.com. Audible:Prime members save over 50% on the first four months of Audible Premium Plus, at $6.95 a month. Membership includes an unbeatable selection of new releases and best sellers, plus unlimited listening to thousands of select Originals, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. Wondery+:Prime members can get four months free of Wondery+, the ultimate immersive podcast listening experience with ad-free listening, early access to new shows, and exclusive content from all your favorite Wondery originals, including Dr. Death, Even the Rich, and Business Wars. More Ways than Ever to Support Small Businesses Spend $10, Get $10: Starting on Monday, June 7, through Sunday, June 20, Amazon will offer a $10 credit to use on Prime Day to members who spend $10 on select small business products and brands based in the U.S. in Amazon's store, including products from Amazon Handmade and Amazon Launchpad. This promotion is fully funded by Amazon to connect customers with local small businesses selling in its store. Small business promotions will also run in the U.K., Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and Japan. More Small Businesses Than Ever Before: This year, more than 300,000 sellers are eligible for the "Spend $10, Get $10" promotion—more than twice as many as last year—giving customers more opportunities to support small businesses. Earn 10% Back in Rewards: During the Spend $10, Get $10 promotion, Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card and Amazon Prime Store Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will also earn 10% back in rewards on select small business purchases.Visit amazon.com/pcb to learn more. Curated Storefront: To make it easy for customers to support small businesses this Prime Day, Amazon has curated collections to connect customers with small businesses at amazon.com/supportsmall. Customers can shop across collections, including from Black-owned, woman-owned, and military family-owned small businesses. Shop Small Businesses with Alexa: Echo device owners in the U.S., the U.K., and Germany can say, "Alexa, shop small business" to discover products eligible for the Spend $10, Get $10 promotion. Shop on Amazon Live: On Monday, June 7, customers can shop alongside Kristen Bell, Karamo Brown, and Mindy Kaling who will be joined by some of their favorite small business owners to discuss their products and inspiring stories. Throughout Prime Day, Amazon Live will spotlight exciting deals curated from small businesses across Amazon. Viewers will also have the opportunity to hear directly from business owners, learn more about their products, and shop their Prime Day deals during a reoccurring segment called Small Business Showcase on June 21 and June 22. Discover New Places, Shop Local Items with Amazon Explore: Prime members can try their first live virtual experience up to $50 for FREE from Amazon Explore with code FREEFUN. Meet baby sloths in Costa Rica, shop for gifts at a crafts studio in Florence, and learn new skills from cooking to crafts with experts around the world. Amazon Explore is a great way for customers to have fun and support local businesses with instant, on-the-spot shopping during the experience. "Last year Prime Day was a powerful source of sales and new customers for our company," said Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO and co-Founder of POWERHANDZ, an athletic and rehabilitation equipment business based in Dallas, Texas. "A partnership with Amazon is a growth accelerator for small businesses like ours by providing a store front with access to hundreds of millions of customers, tools to build our brand, and the logistics network to quickly and reliably deliver our products to customers." Ways to Shop this Prime Day Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card: For the entire month of June, Prime members get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Visit amazon.com/primevisa to learn more. Amazon Gift Cards: Today through June 20, Prime members can get a $10 promotional credit with the purchase of $40 or more in select Prime branded Amazon Gift Cards. Visit amazon.com/giftcardspd21 to learn more. Shop with Alexa: Starting today and for a limited time, new U.S. Prime members who sign up for Prime using an Echo device will receive a $5 Amazon credit. Just say, "Alexa, sign me up for Prime." Amazon Fashion:Customers can visit Amazon Fashion's Instagram and TikTok handles for previews of the latest Prime Day deals from their favorite clothing, shoes, and accessories brands. Prime Wardrobe: Customers save $15 when they keep $100 worth of items with their first Prime Wardrobe order—terms and conditions apply. Go In-Store: Customers can find in-store deals by visiting Amazon's physical retail locations, including Whole Foods Market, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, Amazon Pop Up, Amazon Go, and Amazon Fresh. Amazon Kids Gift Guide: New this Prime Day, customers can easily discover and shop toys and gifts for kids on amazon.com/kidsgiftguide. Amazon's Kids Gift Guide features products from popular brands and customers can browse gifts by age, category, brand, and deals to make gift giving more fun and convenient. Amazon Coupons: Discover more ways to save with Amazon Coupons. Find discounts on everyday essentials, electronics, clothing, and more. Simply clip the coupon and the discount will be applied at checkout. Explore the most popular coupons on amazon.com/coupons. Amazon Live: Watch Amazon Live throughout Prime Day to see product demonstrations and try-on hauls, hear directly from hundreds of creators, and shop can't-miss deals the minute they go live. Amazon Live is bringing a non-stop celebration to Prime Day with live chat, celebrity cameos, exclusive content such as a sneak peek from Prime Video's Making the Cut, and deal reveals, including exciting deals revealed first via Amazon Live. Viewers can easily shop the featured products and brands through a carousel that updates in real-time. To watch, visit amazon.com/primeday, or download the Amazon Live Shopping app on Fire TV. Ready to start shopping? Watch amazon.com/live starting on 6/2 at 11 AM ET for live demos of all the early Prime Day deals. AmazonSmile: Customers can simultaneously shop and support charities. Customers visitingsmile.amazon.com find the exact same Amazon experience—amazing deals, wide selection, fast and free delivery options—with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of the customer's choice. Customers can now shop AmazonSmile on the latest version of the Amazon app on their mobile phone. Just open the app, navigate to Settings in the main menu (☰), tap on "AmazonSmile," select the charity, and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile. Visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more. Amazon.com in Spanish: Customers can visit amazon.com/espanol or use the Amazon app to shop, browse, search for millions of products, read reviews, view their carts, and place orders in Spanish. On the Amazon app customers can go to Settings and tap on "Country and Language" to select Spanish. Amazon.com in Spanish gives customers the same convenient shopping experience in their preferred language on any device. Prime Day Helping to Create Good Jobs To help deliver for customers, Amazon recently announced that it is hiring for 75,000 new jobs across its fulfillment and transportation networks. Amazon also recently announced pay increases across its fulfillment and transportation networks, and these open roles offer an average starting pay of over $17 per hour, plus sign-on bonuses of up to $1,000 in many locations. All Amazon regular full-time employees in the U.S. receive comprehensive health benefits starting on the first day of the job—with no waiting period. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage to all our regular full-time employees, regardless of their level, tenure, or position. New Amazon employees joining our fulfillment and transportation network will join the already thousands of employees who ensure fast, efficient, and safe delivery to our customers throughout Prime Day and the rest of the year. The locations with the most open roles include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin. Due to the increasing impact of COVID-19 in Canada and India, we have decided to postpone Prime Day plans in those countries while we focus on the safety of our employees and on supporting our customers and selling partners. Stay tuned for details about Prime Day in these countries. Amazon.ca is donating $1.5 million for COVID-19 relief to the Canadian Red Cross, United Way of Canada, and True North Aid. All of these organizations provide much-needed support services in the communities we operate in, and we will continue to support the work they are doing across Canada. Amazon.in is providing COVID-19 health insurance, completely free of cost, for its sellers. The insurance will help cover the expenses related to COVID-19 hospitalization and treatment as well as ambulance assistance and ICU charges of up to INR 50,000, and it will be valid for one year after activation. Amazon is also partnering with several nonprofits across the country to donate hygiene aid kits, personal protective equipment kits, and groceries in support of healthcare workers and communities most affected by COVID-19. To learn more about our COVID-19 relief actions, visit the Amazon COVID-19 blog, or to make a donation visit Amazon.in. Every Day Made Better with Prime Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of two million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime.

<p><em>Prime Day 2021 will feature can't-miss deals from top brands including Levi's, iRobot, Samsung, and Redken and more than a million deals from small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon</em></p><p><em>As part of Amazon's new investment of more than $100 million to help small business sellers succeed, Prime members can get a $10 credit to spend on Prime Day when they spend $10 on items sold by select small businesses in Amazon's store from June 7 to June 20</em></p><p><em>Early deals start now—discover hundreds of thousands of deals leading up to Prime Day from top brands including LEGO, Mattel, BLACK+DECKER, and Le Creuset and our best deal ever from Amazon Music—Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get four months free</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 2, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon's annual Prime Day event will be held June 21 and June 22, kicking off summer with two days of epic deals and the best savings Prime has to offer. The shopping extravaganza will deliver Prime members over 2 million deals across every category, including fashion, home, beauty, electronics, and more, along with the best in entertainment benefits and never-before-seen exclusives across Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Gaming, and more. Prime Day kicks off on June 21 at midnight PDT (3 a.m. EDT) and runs through June 22 for Prime members in the U.S., the U.K., the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Spain, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Netherlands, Mexico, Luxembourg, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, China, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, and Australia. Not a Prime member yet? Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/primeday to participate in Prime Day. Stay up to date on Prime Day with Alexa. Just say, "Alexa, keep me posted on Prime Day."</p><p>This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210601006140/en/</p><div><p>(Graphic: Business Wire)</p></div><p>Prime members will again be able to support small businesses this Prime Day, with more than a million deals from small and medium-sized businesses. Members can shop across local Black-owned, woman-owned, military family-owned, and many more small businesses. For Prime Day and throughout the rest of 2021, Amazon will spend more than $100 million to fuel the success of small businesses selling on Amazon, including promotional activities to encourage customers to shop with them. Prime Day provides small businesses with an opportunity to market their products to millions of Prime members around the world who are excited to shop for great deals.</p><p>"Prime Day is a celebration of our Prime members, and we're excited to bring members great deals across an incredible selection, whether members want to shop and save on top brands, buzzworthy items, or small business collections," said Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime. "Since we launched Prime Day in 2015, it's delivered great new ways to shop, gift, watch movies and TV, and even dance, and we're excited to carry on that tradition."</p><p>Don't Miss Out on Prime Day Savings</p><ul><li>48-Hours to Save this Prime Day: Prime members have the chance to shop two days of epic deals this Prime Day on June 21 and June 22. Prime Day will offer exclusive access to limited time offers, new product launches, and top entertainment to help them spend less and smile more.</li><li>Over 2 Million Deals Globally: Prime members in participating countries will enjoy over 2 million deals around the world throughout the two-day epic deals event, including on top fashion, home, and beauty products, as well as toys, sporting goods, pet supplies, electronics, Amazon brands, and Amazon Devices.</li><li>Plus, Deals Start Today! Starting today, Prime members can start shopping early exclusive offers and deals, including:<ul><li>Electronics: Save on JBL Headphones.</li><li>Save on Fire TVs: Beginning today, customers can purchase Fire TVs starting at $99.99, including Insignia 24-inch Smart TV ($99.99), Toshiba 32-inch Smart HD TV ($129.99), and Insignia 43-inch Smart 4K HD TV ($219.99).</li><li>Toys: Save on select toys and games from LEGO, Hasbro, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Radio Flyer, Magna-Tiles, and Paw Patrol, including learning, technology, arts &amp; crafts, outdoor, and sports toys.</li><li>Kitchen: Save on select Margaritaville blenders, 25% on select GoWise air fryers, and up to 30% on Le Creuset cast iron and stoneware products.</li><li>Home: Save on select furniture, rugs, home décor, artwork, as well as robotic vacuums from Shark and Bissel and air purifiers from Levoit and Toshiba.</li><li>Pets: Save up to 20% off PetSafe Feeders and up to 19% off PetSafe Easy Walk Harnesses.</li><li>Home Improvement: Save on select DEWALT 20-Volt MAX tools and jobsite accessories and the Z GRILLS Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker. For your smart home, save up to 20% on select ecobee products. Save on select First Alert smoke detectors.</li><li>Everyday Essentials: Save up to 20% on select Scott, Kleenex, and Wypall products.</li><li>Books: Customers can enjoy deals and discounts on select Kindle books. Visit amazon.com/kindle-ebooks and select Kindle Book Deals for more information.</li><li>Amazon Music: Prime members who haven't yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get our best deal ever—four months free with unlimited access to more than 70 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months free.</li><li>Prime Gaming: For a limited time, Prime members can immerse themselves in Battlefield 4, available free from Prime Gaming (regular price $19.99). From June 1 until June 20, Prime members can claim one game code redeemable on Origin for Battlefield 4 Standard edition. To claim Battlefield 4 and see all the other Prime Gaming offers currently available to Prime members, including more free games and in-game content for games including Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, and Apex Legends, visit gaming.amazon.com.</li><li>Audible:Prime members save over 50% on the first four months of Audible Premium Plus, at $6.95 a month. Membership includes an unbeatable selection of new releases and best sellers, plus unlimited listening to thousands of select Originals, audiobooks, podcasts, and more.</li><li>Wondery+:Prime members can get four months free of Wondery+, the ultimate immersive podcast listening experience with ad-free listening, early access to new shows, and exclusive content from all your favorite Wondery originals, including <em>Dr. Death</em>, <em>Even the Rich</em>, and <em>Business Wars</em>.</li></ul></li></ul><p>More Ways than Ever to Support Small Businesses</p><ul><li>Spend $10, Get $10: Starting on Monday, June 7, through Sunday, June 20, Amazon will offer a $10 credit to use on Prime Day to members who spend $10 on select small business products and brands based in the U.S. in Amazon's store, including products from Amazon Handmade and Amazon Launchpad. This promotion is fully funded by Amazon to connect customers with local small businesses selling in its store. Small business promotions will also run in the U.K., Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and Japan.</li><li>More Small Businesses Than Ever Before: This year, more than 300,000 sellers are eligible for the "Spend $10, Get $10" promotion—more than twice as many as last year—giving customers more opportunities to support small businesses.</li><li>Earn 10% Back in Rewards: During the Spend $10, Get $10 promotion, Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card and Amazon Prime Store Card holders with an eligible Prime membership will also earn 10% back in rewards on select small business purchases.Visit amazon.com/pcb to learn more.</li><li>Curated Storefront: To make it easy for customers to support small businesses this Prime Day, Amazon has curated collections to connect customers with small businesses at amazon.com/supportsmall. Customers can shop across collections, including from Black-owned, woman-owned, and military family-owned small businesses.</li><li>Shop Small Businesses with Alexa: Echo device owners in the U.S., the U.K., and Germany can say, "Alexa, shop small business" to discover products eligible for the Spend $10, Get $10 promotion.</li><li>Shop on Amazon Live: On Monday, June 7, customers can shop alongside Kristen Bell, Karamo Brown, and Mindy Kaling who will be joined by some of their favorite small business owners to discuss their products and inspiring stories. Throughout Prime Day, Amazon Live will spotlight exciting deals curated from small businesses across Amazon. Viewers will also have the opportunity to hear directly from business owners, learn more about their products, and shop their Prime Day deals during a reoccurring segment called Small Business Showcase on June 21 and June 22.</li><li>Discover New Places, Shop Local Items with Amazon Explore: Prime members can try their first live virtual experience up to $50 for FREE from Amazon Explore with code FREEFUN. Meet baby sloths in Costa Rica, shop for gifts at a crafts studio in Florence, and learn new skills from cooking to crafts with experts around the world. Amazon Explore is a great way for customers to have fun and support local businesses with instant, on-the-spot shopping during the experience.</li></ul><p>"Last year Prime Day was a powerful source of sales and new customers for our company," said Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO and co-Founder of POWERHANDZ, an athletic and rehabilitation equipment business based in Dallas, Texas. "A partnership with Amazon is a growth accelerator for small businesses like ours by providing a store front with access to hundreds of millions of customers, tools to build our brand, and the logistics network to quickly and reliably deliver our products to customers."</p><p>Ways to Shop this Prime Day</p><ul><li>Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card: For the entire month of June, Prime members get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Visit amazon.com/primevisa to learn more.</li><li>Amazon Gift Cards: Today through June 20, Prime members can get a $10 promotional credit with the purchase of $40 or more in select Prime branded Amazon Gift Cards. Visit amazon.com/giftcardspd21 to learn more.</li><li>Shop with Alexa: Starting today and for a limited time, new U.S. Prime members who sign up for Prime using an Echo device will receive a $5 Amazon credit. Just say, "Alexa, sign me up for Prime."</li><li>Amazon Fashion:Customers can visit Amazon Fashion's Instagram and TikTok handles for previews of the latest Prime Day deals from their favorite clothing, shoes, and accessories brands.</li><li>Prime Wardrobe: Customers save $15 when they keep $100 worth of items with their first Prime Wardrobe order—terms and conditions apply.</li><li>Go In-Store: Customers can find in-store deals by visiting Amazon's physical retail locations, including Whole Foods Market, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, Amazon Pop Up, Amazon Go, and Amazon Fresh.</li><li>Amazon Kids Gift Guide: New this Prime Day, customers can easily discover and shop toys and gifts for kids on amazon.com/kidsgiftguide. Amazon's Kids Gift Guide features products from popular brands and customers can browse gifts by age, category, brand, and deals to make gift giving more fun and convenient.</li><li>Amazon Coupons: Discover more ways to save with Amazon Coupons. Find discounts on everyday essentials, electronics, clothing, and more. Simply clip the coupon and the discount will be applied at checkout. Explore the most popular coupons on amazon.com/coupons.</li><li>Amazon Live: Watch Amazon Live throughout Prime Day to see product demonstrations and try-on hauls, hear directly from hundreds of creators, and shop can't-miss deals the minute they go live. Amazon Live is bringing a non-stop celebration to Prime Day with live chat, celebrity cameos, exclusive content such as a sneak peek from Prime Video's <em>Making the Cut</em>, and deal reveals, including exciting deals revealed first via Amazon Live. Viewers can easily shop the featured products and brands through a carousel that updates in real-time. To watch, visit amazon.com/primeday, or download the Amazon Live Shopping app on Fire TV. Ready to start shopping? Watch amazon.com/live starting on 6/2 at 11 AM ET for live demos of all the early Prime Day deals.</li><li>AmazonSmile: Customers can simultaneously shop and support charities. Customers visitingsmile.amazon.com find the exact same Amazon experience—amazing deals, wide selection, fast and free delivery options—with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of the customer's choice. Customers can now shop AmazonSmile on the latest version of the Amazon app on their mobile phone. Just open the app, navigate to Settings in the main menu (☰), tap on "AmazonSmile," select the charity, and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile. Visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more.</li><li>Amazon.com in Spanish: Customers can visit amazon.com/espanol or use the Amazon app to shop, browse, search for millions of products, read reviews, view their carts, and place orders in Spanish. On the Amazon app customers can go to Settings and tap on "Country and Language" to select Spanish. Amazon.com in Spanish gives customers the same convenient shopping experience in their preferred language on any device.</li></ul><p>Prime Day Helping to Create Good Jobs</p><ul><li>To help deliver for customers, Amazon recently announced that it is hiring for 75,000 new jobs across its fulfillment and transportation networks.</li><li>Amazon also recently announced pay increases across its fulfillment and transportation networks, and these open roles offer an average starting pay of over $17 per hour, plus sign-on bonuses of up to $1,000 in many locations.</li><li>All Amazon regular full-time employees in the U.S. receive comprehensive health benefits starting on the first day of the job—with no waiting period. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage to all our regular full-time employees, regardless of their level, tenure, or position.</li><li>New Amazon employees joining our fulfillment and transportation network will join the already thousands of employees who ensure fast, efficient, and safe delivery to our customers throughout Prime Day and the rest of the year. The locations with the most open roles include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin.</li></ul><p>Due to the increasing impact of COVID-19 in Canada and India, we have decided to postpone Prime Day plans in those countries while we focus on the safety of our employees and on supporting our customers and selling partners. Stay tuned for details about Prime Day in these countries. Amazon.ca is donating $1.5 million for COVID-19 relief to the Canadian Red Cross, United Way of Canada, and True North Aid. All of these organizations provide much-needed support services in the communities we operate in, and we will continue to support the work they are doing across Canada. Amazon.in is providing COVID-19 health insurance, completely free of cost, for its sellers. The insurance will help cover the expenses related to COVID-19 hospitalization and treatment as well as ambulance assistance and ICU charges of up to INR 50,000, and it will be valid for one year after activation. Amazon is also partnering with several nonprofits across the country to donate hygiene aid kits, personal protective equipment kits, and groceries in support of healthcare workers and communities most affected by COVID-19. To learn more about our COVID-19 relief actions, visit the Amazon COVID-19 blog, or to make a donation visit Amazon.in.</p><p>Every Day Made Better with Prime</p><p>Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment to more than 200 million paid members around the world. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of two million songs plus thousands of stations and playlists with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, more than 1,000 books and magazines with Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, and incredible savings with Prime Day. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy ultrafast grocery delivery and pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in more than 5,000 cities and towns, free Same-Day Delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas, and free One-Day Delivery on more than 10 million items coast to coast. Prime members also receive free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy and prescription savings at more than 60,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. To join Prime or start a free trial, visit amazon.com/prime.</p>

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AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon Location Service

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New service makes it easier for customers to add location functionality to their applications without compromising on privacy or security at as low as 1/10th the cost of the most common location-based service (LBS) provider Azit, Command Alkon, CoolStays, and PostNL among the customers currently using Amazon Location Service SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon Location Service, a new service that makes it easier and more cost-effective for customers to add location functionality to their applications without compromising on user privacy or data security. With Amazon Location Service, customers can embed location functionality in their applications using data from location-based service (LBS) providers Esri and HERE Technologies to provide maps, points of interest, geocoding (converting location information to a point on a map), route planning, geofencing (creating virtual perimeters), or asset tracking. Amazon Location Service is as low as 1/10th the cost of the most common LBS providers, and customers pay only for the number of user requests, assets tracked, or devices managed. To get started, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/location/ Location data is vital for companies of all sizes and across every industry to support a range of use cases (e.g. asset tracking, route planning, and location-based marketing experiences) that rely on the explosion of connected devices in the world today. However, due to privacy and security compromises, cost-prohibitive pricing, and a difficult integration process, many companies face significant barriers when integrating location functionality into their applications. For example, some LBS providers impose licensing terms that give the LBS provider the rights to access, use, and commercialize a customer's location data (e.g. the position of users, facilities, or vehicles). Additionally, the pricing from LBS providers often makes it too expensive for customers to use location functionality in all of the ways a customer may want to use it. Even when the licensing terms and price are less prohibitive, onboarding an LBS provider requires customers to invest significant resources integrating data and building supporting tools before using the provider's location data in an application. For more advanced use cases like asset tracking or geofencing, a customer may need to build the solution from scratch, which can add months of development time. Furthermore, some customers may want to use an additional provider for a specific application or region, but this requires customers to invest additional resources in onboarding the new provider and integrating that provider into the application, which increases the cost and complexity of the application. Amazon Location Service eliminates the complexity of adding location functionality to an application by providing a single, managed service that lets customers control what access providers have to a customer's confidential data, cost-effectively implement location-based features, and easily integrate data from proven LBS providers Esri and HERE Technologies into their applications. Built with user privacy and data security top of mind, Amazon Location Service gives customers complete control of their location data. Amazon Location Service removes customer metadata and account information from queries before they are sent to an LBS provider, and sensitive tracking and geofencing information never leaves a customer's AWS account (unless they choose to share it). Additionally, the Amazon Location Service licensing terms do not grant Amazon or third parties the rights to sell or use a customer's location data for advertising. Amazon Location Service is as low as 1/10th the cost for geocoding and routing, and a fraction of the cost for most mapping use cases, when compared to the most common LBS providers. Additionally, Amazon Location Service has built-in tracking and geofencing capabilities, so customers do not need to spend resources building their own solutions, and can instead focus on building their application. Amazon Location Service comes fully integrated with Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and Amazon EventBridge, so customers can easily view monitoring, management, and log data, and can trigger actions based on events (e.g. when a device enters or exits a geofence or when a vehicle arrives at its destination). Amazon Location Service also integrates with AWS security services, including AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Amazon Cognito, so customers can reduce system complexity and maintain consistent security practices with identity management and authentication tools that work across administrators and end-users. Amazon Location Service provides a single API that works across LBS providers and allows customers to switch between providers easily based on their specific use case or region, without needing to onboard new vendors or set up separate supporting infrastructure. "Our customers are excited to use location data to take advantage of the explosion of connected devices available today," said Bill Vass, VP of Technology, AWS. "With built-in support for tracking and geofencing and a number of use cases that are as low as 1/10th the cost of the most common LBS providers, Amazon Location Service is pretty compelling for any company that wants to bring location functionality to their application using a fully managed AWS service built with the highest standards for privacy and data security." Customers can access Amazon Location Service through the AWS Management Console, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), or via the Amazon Location Service API. Amazon Location Service is available today in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), Europe (Stockholm), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo) regions. Azit is a Mobility-as-a-Service company that aims to connect people in motion by providing a last mile transportation service throughout Japan. "Last year, we launched Crew Express, a new Delivery-as-a-Service platform that gives businesses and general consumers a comprehensive solution for last mile delivery," said Masato Sogame, co-founder, CTO, Azit. "We chose Amazon Location Service because it allowed us to get up-and-running quickly and its pay-as-you-go pricing was perfectly suited for our business. With Amazon Location Service, we were able to implement a new feature that estimates arrival times in just a few weeks, rather than the months it could have taken if we tried to build it ourselves." Command Alkon delivers technology solutions for the global heavy construction industry. The 45-year-old company is an innovator in the industry and creates leading-edge software and automation systems for customers across the world. "We needed to have a complex geofencing solution that could track when two construction trucks met for a delivery—it had to be built, released, and approved by a state department of transportation within four weeks so our customer could deliver on a new contract," said Charles Evans, CTO, Command Alkon. "Because Amazon Location Service was easy to use and is fully integrated with other AWS Services like Amazon EventBridge, we were able to build a real-time tracking solution that met our customer's needs in only two weeks. Our ability to develop at this speed ensured we were able to meet the state department of transportation's review date, and Amazon Location Service is now one of our ‘go-to' AWS services when we need to add location functionality in our applications." Coolstays focuses on showcasing unique and unusual places to stay across the UK, Europe, and beyond with 3 million monthly page views and nearly 400,000 users. "At Coolstays, we use interactive maps across our search result pages, commonly accommodating hundreds of properties at once. As these pages receive our highest rates of traffic, delivering the maps fast and cost efficiently to thousands of users is always a top priority for us," said Nick Wills, technical director & co-founder, Coolstays. "Shortly after the launch of Amazon Location Service, our team jumped at the chance of migrating our existing map infrastructure for increased speed and reduction of cost in comparison to the service we were using. We are thrilled with the results, we saw a 28 percent improvement in tile load speed and a 50 percent decrease in cost compared to our previous provider." PostNL is the number one e-commerce and postal logistics provider in the Netherlands. On a given weekday, PostNL delivers on average 1.1 million parcels and 8.1 million letters throughout Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, connecting the physical and the digital world. "We've implemented Amazon Location Service in our IoT platform to track the movement of a quarter-million unique loading devices (ULDs), known as roller cages, which are a critical component of our logistical network," said Sander Heije, Platform Owner Internet of Things, PostNL. "Previously, tracking ULDs in the network was difficult because we weren't able to monitor the assets as they're moved around and stored. With the implementation of Amazon Location Service, we can easily monitor our ULDs, which will generate important savings for our operation. We can now maximize ULD usage so they don't sit idle and customers always have the right amount of ULDs in case they have a surge in deliveries. This real-time visibility to track and analyze assets with Amazon Location Service, especially at our scale, has spurred multiple initiatives to further optimize the logistics of our supply chain." About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210601006014/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

<p><em>New service makes it easier for customers to add location functionality to their applications without compromising on privacy or security at as low as 1/10^th the cost of the most common location-based service (LBS) provider</em></p><p><em>Azit, Command Alkon, CoolStays, and PostNL among the customers currently using Amazon Location Service</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon Location Service, a new service that makes it easier and more cost-effective for customers to add location functionality to their applications without compromising on user privacy or data security. With Amazon Location Service, customers can embed location functionality in their applications using data from location-based service (LBS) providers Esri and HERE Technologies to provide maps, points of interest, geocoding (converting location information to a point on a map), route planning, geofencing (creating virtual perimeters), or asset tracking. Amazon Location Service is as low as 1/10^th the cost of the most common LBS providers, and customers pay only for the number of user requests, assets tracked, or devices managed. To get started, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/location/</p><p>Location data is vital for companies of all sizes and across every industry to support a range of use cases (e.g. asset tracking, route planning, and location-based marketing experiences) that rely on the explosion of connected devices in the world today. However, due to privacy and security compromises, cost-prohibitive pricing, and a difficult integration process, many companies face significant barriers when integrating location functionality into their applications. For example, some LBS providers impose licensing terms that give the LBS provider the rights to access, use, and commercialize a customer's location data (e.g. the position of users, facilities, or vehicles). Additionally, the pricing from LBS providers often makes it too expensive for customers to use location functionality in all of the ways a customer may want to use it. Even when the licensing terms and price are less prohibitive, onboarding an LBS provider requires customers to invest significant resources integrating data and building supporting tools before using the provider's location data in an application. For more advanced use cases like asset tracking or geofencing, a customer may need to build the solution from scratch, which can add months of development time. Furthermore, some customers may want to use an additional provider for a specific application or region, but this requires customers to invest additional resources in onboarding the new provider and integrating that provider into the application, which increases the cost and complexity of the application.</p><p>Amazon Location Service eliminates the complexity of adding location functionality to an application by providing a single, managed service that lets customers control what access providers have to a customer's confidential data, cost-effectively implement location-based features, and easily integrate data from proven LBS providers Esri and HERE Technologies into their applications. Built with user privacy and data security top of mind, Amazon Location Service gives customers complete control of their location data. Amazon Location Service removes customer metadata and account information from queries before they are sent to an LBS provider, and sensitive tracking and geofencing information never leaves a customer's AWS account (unless they choose to share it). Additionally, the Amazon Location Service licensing terms do not grant Amazon or third parties the rights to sell or use a customer's location data for advertising. Amazon Location Service is as low as 1/10^th the cost for geocoding and routing, and a fraction of the cost for most mapping use cases, when compared to the most common LBS providers. Additionally, Amazon Location Service has built-in tracking and geofencing capabilities, so customers do not need to spend resources building their own solutions, and can instead focus on building their application. Amazon Location Service comes fully integrated with Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and Amazon EventBridge, so customers can easily view monitoring, management, and log data, and can trigger actions based on events (e.g. when a device enters or exits a geofence or when a vehicle arrives at its destination). Amazon Location Service also integrates with AWS security services, including AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Amazon Cognito, so customers can reduce system complexity and maintain consistent security practices with identity management and authentication tools that work across administrators and end-users. Amazon Location Service provides a single API that works across LBS providers and allows customers to switch between providers easily based on their specific use case or region, without needing to onboard new vendors or set up separate supporting infrastructure.</p><p>"Our customers are excited to use location data to take advantage of the explosion of connected devices available today," said Bill Vass, VP of Technology, AWS. "With built-in support for tracking and geofencing and a number of use cases that are as low as 1/10^th the cost of the most common LBS providers, Amazon Location Service is pretty compelling for any company that wants to bring location functionality to their application using a fully managed AWS service built with the highest standards for privacy and data security."</p><p>Customers can access Amazon Location Service through the AWS Management Console, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), or via the Amazon Location Service API. Amazon Location Service is available today in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), Europe (Stockholm), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo) regions.</p><p>Azit is a Mobility-as-a-Service company that aims to connect people in motion by providing a last mile transportation service throughout Japan. "Last year, we launched Crew Express, a new Delivery-as-a-Service platform that gives businesses and general consumers a comprehensive solution for last mile delivery," said Masato Sogame, co-founder, CTO, Azit. "We chose Amazon Location Service because it allowed us to get up-and-running quickly and its pay-as-you-go pricing was perfectly suited for our business. With Amazon Location Service, we were able to implement a new feature that estimates arrival times in just a few weeks, rather than the months it could have taken if we tried to build it ourselves."</p><p>Command Alkon delivers technology solutions for the global heavy construction industry. The 45-year-old company is an innovator in the industry and creates leading-edge software and automation systems for customers across the world. "We needed to have a complex geofencing solution that could track when two construction trucks met for a delivery—it had to be built, released, and approved by a state department of transportation within four weeks so our customer could deliver on a new contract," said Charles Evans, CTO, Command Alkon. "Because Amazon Location Service was easy to use and is fully integrated with other AWS Services like Amazon EventBridge, we were able to build a real-time tracking solution that met our customer's needs in only two weeks. Our ability to develop at this speed ensured we were able to meet the state department of transportation's review date, and Amazon Location Service is now one of our ‘go-to' AWS services when we need to add location functionality in our applications."</p><p>Coolstays focuses on showcasing unique and unusual places to stay across the UK, Europe, and beyond with 3 million monthly page views and nearly 400,000 users. "At Coolstays, we use interactive maps across our search result pages, commonly accommodating hundreds of properties at once. As these pages receive our highest rates of traffic, delivering the maps fast and cost efficiently to thousands of users is always a top priority for us," said Nick Wills, technical director &amp; co-founder, Coolstays. "Shortly after the launch of Amazon Location Service, our team jumped at the chance of migrating our existing map infrastructure for increased speed and reduction of cost in comparison to the service we were using. We are thrilled with the results, we saw a 28 percent improvement in tile load speed and a 50 percent decrease in cost compared to our previous provider."</p><p>PostNL is the number one e-commerce and postal logistics provider in the Netherlands. On a given weekday, PostNL delivers on average 1.1 million parcels and 8.1 million letters throughout Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, connecting the physical and the digital world. "We've implemented Amazon Location Service in our IoT platform to track the movement of a quarter-million unique loading devices (ULDs), known as roller cages, which are a critical component of our logistical network," said Sander Heije, Platform Owner Internet of Things, PostNL. "Previously, tracking ULDs in the network was difficult because we weren't able to monitor the assets as they're moved around and stored. With the implementation of Amazon Location Service, we can easily monitor our ULDs, which will generate important savings for our operation. We can now maximize ULD usage so they don't sit idle and customers always have the right amount of ULDs in case they have a surge in deliveries. This real-time visibility to track and analyze assets with Amazon Location Service, especially at our scale, has spurred multiple initiatives to further optimize the logistics of our supply chain."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210601006014/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>

Amazon Opens Disaster Relief Hub in Atlanta for Faster Response to Natural Disasters

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Amazon Opens Disaster Relief Hub in Atlanta for Faster Response to Natural Disasters

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Ahead of the 2021 hurricane season starting today, Amazon donated and pre-positioned over 500,000 emergency supplies to help relief organizations respond to natural disasters in the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central America Since 2017, Amazon's disaster relief and response efforts have provided over 13 million items and tens of millions of dollars to support community partners worldwide during 59 natural disasters ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today the opening of its first Disaster Relief Hub, a facility near Atlanta storing emergency supplies to quickly help our front-line community partners respond to natural disasters across the southeastern U.S., the Caribbean, and Central America. The hub will stock over a half a million Amazon-donated relief supplies in 10,000 cubic feet of fulfillment center space—enough to fill an Amazon Air 767 cargo plane and immediately provide critical supplies when a disaster strikes. Atlanta is located 310 miles from the Gulf Coast, 734 miles from the Bahamas, and within 1,535 miles of Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands—areas that experience the most active hurricane season. Atlanta's close proximity to the Gulf Coast, the Caribbean region, and Central America will help Amazon's community partners swiftly respond to hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters. "Our disaster relief and response team is partnering with global humanitarian relief organizations to leverage Amazon's scale to help improve response time to large-scale natural disasters around the world," said Alicia Boler Davis, vice president of Global Customer Fulfillment at Amazon. "Our expertise in logistics and operations allows us to be nimble, fast, and effective. We've created the Disaster Relief Hub in metro Atlanta to provide rapid relief when it's needed most by donating and delivering hundreds of thousands of emergency aid supplies, including shelter materials like tents and tarps, hygiene items, and medical equipment." When a natural disaster hits, emergency teams quickly assess what supplies they have, procure items they need, and then consolidate, pack, and ship supplies into disaster zones. The process can take multiple days. To quicken that crucial timeframe, Amazon analyzed its data across four years of disaster support and formed a pre-positioning strategy. The strategy is tailored to the most common relief supplies needed by our community partners to do their lifesaving work. Those supplies include tarps, tents, water containers and filters, medical equipment, clothing items, and kitchen supplies. Once those critical relief items are on the first flight out, Amazon works with community partners to identify other needed supplies from Amazon's vast selection of products and fills additional, unique critical needs. "I am thankful to Amazon for using their resources and humanitarian aid network to respond to disasters in our state, nation, and world through the new Disaster Relief Hub," said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. "With Amazon recently announcing the opening of a fulfillment center in South Georgia, to now announcing the opening of the Disaster Relief Hub in Atlanta, it is clear Amazon sees the many benefits of establishing itself in the Peach State. I am grateful for their commitment to bettering the lives of countless Georgians." The Disaster Relief Hub will initially support six global humanitarian aid organizations: the American Red Cross, Direct Relief, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and World Central Kitchen. "When a large natural disaster happens, companies like Amazon play an important role in how the American Red Cross responds to help communities and families in immediate need," said Trevor Riggen, senior vice president of Disaster Cycle Services at the American Red Cross. "Amazon's commitment to disaster relief and preparedness aligns with our mission to help disaster survivors. In order to fulfill this mission, we must have stocked warehouses, trained volunteers, and state-of-the-art systems in place. Amazon's donation of critical relief supplies and advance pre-positioning efforts allows the Red Cross to stand ready to help at a moment's notice. We're honored to count Amazon as one of our most valued partners and are grateful for their continued support to fulfill our mission." Since 2017, Amazon has donated more than $29 million in cash and in-kind products in response to 59 natural disasters around the world. Amazon's 2021 disaster relief and response efforts so far include donating and sending critical medical equipment worth over $5 million to support hospitals and other COVID-19 care facilities across India. Additionally, Amazon donated and delivered over 1 million bottles of water and thousands of items such as tents, flashlights, and search and rescue equipment to communities impacted by severe storms earlier this year in Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. In 2020, Amazon donated more than 1 million emergency aid items to communities in the U.S. and abroad hit by hurricanes and wildfires, including water, generators, air filters, food, KN95 masks, and cleaning supplies. The efforts helped community partners providing disaster relief to people affected by wildfires in California, Oregon, and Washington state; Hurricane Laura along the Gulf Coast; earthquakes in Puerto Rico; and Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Central America and the Caribbean. Amazon's disaster relief and response efforts leverage Amazon's vast operational excellence, innovative technologies, and global logistics network to provide fast and effective support to worldwide operations fighting large-scale natural disasters. Amazon has filled cargo jets and shipped truckloads of Amazon-donated items for communities ravaged by hurricanes, sent solar-powered lights to people living without power after tsunamis, enabled customers to easily donate products and cash on Amazon.com, and helped organizations including governments and nonprofits expedite response efforts at scale through our Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210601005295/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Ahead of the 2021 hurricane season starting today, Amazon donated and pre-positioned over 500,000 emergency supplies to help relief organizations respond to natural disasters in the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central America</em></p><p><em>Since 2017, Amazon's disaster relief and response efforts have provided over 13 million items and tens of millions of dollars to support community partners worldwide during 59 natural disasters</em></p><p>ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2021--</p><p>Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today the opening of its first Disaster Relief Hub, a facility near Atlanta storing emergency supplies to quickly help our front-line community partners respond to natural disasters across the southeastern U.S., the Caribbean, and Central America. The hub will stock over a half a million Amazon-donated relief supplies in 10,000 cubic feet of fulfillment center space—enough to fill an Amazon Air 767 cargo plane and immediately provide critical supplies when a disaster strikes.</p><p>Atlanta is located 310 miles from the Gulf Coast, 734 miles from the Bahamas, and within 1,535 miles of Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands—areas that experience the most active hurricane season. Atlanta's close proximity to the Gulf Coast, the Caribbean region, and Central America will help Amazon's community partners swiftly respond to hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters.</p><p>"Our disaster relief and response team is partnering with global humanitarian relief organizations to leverage Amazon's scale to help improve response time to large-scale natural disasters around the world," said Alicia Boler Davis, vice president of Global Customer Fulfillment at Amazon. "Our expertise in logistics and operations allows us to be nimble, fast, and effective. We've created the Disaster Relief Hub in metro Atlanta to provide rapid relief when it's needed most by donating and delivering hundreds of thousands of emergency aid supplies, including shelter materials like tents and tarps, hygiene items, and medical equipment."</p><p>When a natural disaster hits, emergency teams quickly assess what supplies they have, procure items they need, and then consolidate, pack, and ship supplies into disaster zones. The process can take multiple days. To quicken that crucial timeframe, Amazon analyzed its data across four years of disaster support and formed a pre-positioning strategy.</p><p>The strategy is tailored to the most common relief supplies needed by our community partners to do their lifesaving work. Those supplies include tarps, tents, water containers and filters, medical equipment, clothing items, and kitchen supplies. Once those critical relief items are on the first flight out, Amazon works with community partners to identify other needed supplies from Amazon's vast selection of products and fills additional, unique critical needs.</p><p>"I am thankful to Amazon for using their resources and humanitarian aid network to respond to disasters in our state, nation, and world through the new Disaster Relief Hub," said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. "With Amazon recently announcing the opening of a fulfillment center in South Georgia, to now announcing the opening of the Disaster Relief Hub in Atlanta, it is clear Amazon sees the many benefits of establishing itself in the Peach State. I am grateful for their commitment to bettering the lives of countless Georgians."</p><p>The Disaster Relief Hub will initially support six global humanitarian aid organizations: the American Red Cross, Direct Relief, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and World Central Kitchen.</p><p>"When a large natural disaster happens, companies like Amazon play an important role in how the American Red Cross responds to help communities and families in immediate need," said Trevor Riggen, senior vice president of Disaster Cycle Services at the American Red Cross. "Amazon's commitment to disaster relief and preparedness aligns with our mission to help disaster survivors. In order to fulfill this mission, we must have stocked warehouses, trained volunteers, and state-of-the-art systems in place. Amazon's donation of critical relief supplies and advance pre-positioning efforts allows the Red Cross to stand ready to help at a moment's notice. We're honored to count Amazon as one of our most valued partners and are grateful for their continued support to fulfill our mission."</p><p>Since 2017, Amazon has donated more than $29 million in cash and in-kind products in response to 59 natural disasters around the world. Amazon's 2021 disaster relief and response efforts so far include donating and sending critical medical equipment worth over $5 million to support hospitals and other COVID-19 care facilities across India. Additionally, Amazon donated and delivered over 1 million bottles of water and thousands of items such as tents, flashlights, and search and rescue equipment to communities impacted by severe storms earlier this year in Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. In 2020, Amazon donated more than 1 million emergency aid items to communities in the U.S. and abroad hit by hurricanes and wildfires, including water, generators, air filters, food, KN95 masks, and cleaning supplies. The efforts helped community partners providing disaster relief to people affected by wildfires in California, Oregon, and Washington state; Hurricane Laura along the Gulf Coast; earthquakes in Puerto Rico; and Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Central America and the Caribbean.</p><p>Amazon's disaster relief and response efforts leverage Amazon's vast operational excellence, innovative technologies, and global logistics network to provide fast and effective support to worldwide operations fighting large-scale natural disasters. Amazon has filled cargo jets and shipped truckloads of Amazon-donated items for communities ravaged by hurricanes, sent solar-powered lights to people living without power after tsunamis, enabled customers to easily donate products and cash on Amazon.com, and helped organizations including governments and nonprofits expedite response efforts at scale through our Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210601005295/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon ECS Anywhere

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New Amazon ECS capability provides a seamless managed containers experience on AWS, on-premises, or on any infrastructure customers use to run their applications Siemens, CyberAgent, Gaggle, Getir, and Infosys among customers and partners using Amazon ECS Anywhere SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ:AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) Anywhere, a new capability for Amazon ECS that enables customers to run and manage container-based applications on-premises using the same APIs, cluster management, workload scheduling, monitoring, and deployment pipelines they use with Amazon ECS in AWS. Amazon ECS Anywhere provides a fully managed container orchestration service that allows customers to easily run, scale, and secure Docker container applications on any customer-managed infrastructure in addition to all AWS Regions, AWS Local Zones, and AWS hybrid infrastructure deployments (e.g. AWS Outposts and AWS Wavelength). There are no upfront fees or commitments to use Amazon ECS Anywhere, and customers pay only for the container instances they run. To get started with Amazon ECS Anywhere, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/ecs/anywhere Containers provide a standard way for developers to package and run applications quickly and reliably while improving resource utilization and reducing cost. Today, over 100,000 customers run their containers in the cloud using Amazon ECS because of its performance at scale, reliability, security, and simplicity. However, some customers have data residency, latency, regulatory, or compliance considerations that require them to run applications on their own infrastructure. Other customers want to make use of their investment in unused on-premises compute capacity without adding to their operational overhead. Both scenarios require customers to manually install, operate, and manage on-premises container orchestration software—separate from the infrastructure they operate in the cloud. Before today, these customers have had to install and manage their own container orchestration software and use disparate tooling across their cloud and on-premises environments. This situation not only leads to operational overhead, but also slows the pace of delivering new business capabilities. What customers want instead is a single, fully managed solution that works anywhere they deploy containers. Amazon ECS Anywhere gives customers the ability to run Amazon ECS on any infrastructure using the same cloud-based, fully managed, highly scalable container orchestration service and control plane they use in AWS today. Amazon ECS Anywhere provides customers with consistent tooling and APIs for all container-based applications, and the same Amazon ECS experience for cluster management, workload scheduling, and monitoring in the cloud and in their own data centers and edge environments via a common control plane. With Amazon ECS Anywhere, customers no longer need to run, update, or maintain their own container orchestrators on-premises. Customers simply create an activation key to register their virtual machines or bare metal servers, install the AWS Systems Manager agent and Amazon ECS Anywhere agent on their on-premises servers, and then deploy and manage their applications with Amazon ECS Anywhere. With Amazon ECS Anywhere, customers can use the same control plane and APIs for a seamless managed containers experience across all of their application environments. "Customers have told us that while they need to run containers on their own infrastructure, they don't want the hassle of operating their own cluster management software. They love the simplicity of Amazon ECS, the fact that it just works, and want the same reliability, scalability, and security of Amazon ECS wherever they run their applications," said Deepak Singh, VP, Compute Services, AWS. "With Amazon ECS Anywhere we are proud to provide our customers exactly what they've asked for—a single service and control plane to manage their container deployments across AWS Regions, AWS Outposts, AWS Wavelength, AWS Local Zones, and customer-owned infrastructure, both in their data centers and at edge locations. Nothing else in the industry does that." Amazon ECS Anywhere is available today in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), US West (N. California), GovCloud (US-West), GovCloud (US-East), Canada (Central), South America (São Paulo), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (London), Europe (Paris), Middle East (Bahrain), Europe (Ireland), Europe (Milan), Europe (Stockholm), AWS Africa (Cape Town), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Osaka), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), and Asia Pacific (Hong Kong), with availability in additional regions coming soon. Siemens' DI Software Valor NPI and PCBflow applications are market leaders in the digitalization of the electronics design-through-manufacturing flow and DFM (design-for-manufacturing) analysis in the New Production Introduction (NPI) for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). "At its heart, Siemens is a manufacturing technology company. We run analytics on machine data from hundreds of our factory floors to provide insights to our customers. With Amazon ECS Anywhere, we found a powerfully simple service with a single management plane to consistently manage container applications running at edge locations across multiple factory floors," said Dan Hoz, General Manager, Siemens Valor. "Our team expects to use Amazon ECS Anywhere by our customers to manage the factory floors in the next 1-2 years, which will allow our end customer to get real-time insights into their factory floors." CyberAgent is an internet services company based in Japan that focuses on internet advertising, gaming, and media services. "We are excited about Amazon ECS Anywhere because it has the ability to bring the powerful simplicity of Amazon ECS to our on-premises applications," said Makoto Hasegawa, Technical Lead Engineer of CIU, CyberAgent. "Amazon ECS Anywhere enables us to use a fully managed control plane in the cloud that will orchestrate our containers and help us run tasks on our own infrastructure. By using the same control plane for both on-premises and cloud-native applications, we can better manage our hybrid footprint." Gaggle is a pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology by proactively identifying potential online threats and risks to students. "We currently use Amazon ECS to run containers in the cloud. We appreciate the cluster management, workload scheduling, and monitoring capabilities of Amazon ECS and wanted to use a similarly powerful container orchestration service for our on-premises workloads," said Casey Lee, CTO, Gaggle. "Fortunately, with the introduction of Amazon ECS Anywhere, we can containerize our existing on-premises workloads and benefit from the same fully managed Amazon ECS control plane. The ability to use the same tooling for both on-premises and in region workloads is awesome." Getir is a pioneer in ultrafast delivery that revolutionized last-mile delivery in 2015 with its 10-minute grocery delivery proposition. Getir, which launched operations in London in 2021, has the sub-brands GetirFood, GetirMore, GetirWater and GetirLocals. "With Amazon ECS Anywhere, we expect to easily run containers in on-premises data centers. Running on-premises is a key step towards compliance," said Doğan Dalyan, Technical Co-founder, Getir. "The added benefit is that we can use the exact same tooling and workflows to run our container-based applications in both the cloud and our on-premises data center. This consistent tooling has the potential to make maintaining and managing our container applications a seamless experience." Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting "Our clients are increasingly looking for the same experience of cloud managed services on their private infrastructure. Using Amazon ECS Anywhere, enterprises can take advantage of container elasticity, security and reliability on their on-prem environment with the ease of cluster management from a single pane of glass," said Shaji Mathew, EVP, Infosys. "AWS's software-based approach for managing hybrid environments along with highly automated end-to-end workflows supported by Infosys Modernization Suite, part of Infosys Cobalt, will help our clients accelerate their modernization journey." HCL Technologies' CloudSmart approach helps tomorrow's digital enterprises to make intelligent choices that extract the true value out of Cloud investments and maximize business value in alignment with organizational goals. "We believe Amazon ECS Anywhere can help our enterprises deliver growth, with agility and an exceptional experience," said Kalyan Kumar, CTO and Head of Ecosystems, HCL Technologies. "Amazon ECS Anywhere's ability to deploy containerized workloads anywhere supports our focus on a customer-friendly hybrid approach." SUSE is a global leader in true open source innovation, specializing in enterprise Linux, Kubernetes management, and edge solutions. "We are excited to announce the integration of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with Amazon ECS Anywhere, which will enable our customers to innovate everywhere and unleash the power of digital transformation in the mode that's best suited for their unique needs," said Kelly Collins, Head of Global Cloud, SUSE. "Amazon ECS Anywhere offers a standardized container orchestrator, which combined with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, will allow customers to leverage the same skillsets and tooling, and have the ability to migrate to the cloud when ready. We are pleased to be able to help customers capitalize on their existing on-premises data center investments while also enabling them to take advantage of the scalability and flexibility of the cloud." Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, the operating system (OS) for most public cloud workloads as well as data centers, IoT, smart devices, self-driving cars, and advanced robots. "At Canonical, we publish Linux and open source images so that engineering teams can easily access container images for their container workloads, including those running on Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS," said Alex Gallagher, VP of Cloud Go to Market, Canonical. "With the introduction of Amazon ECS Anywhere, customers now have a way to easily run container workloads outside of the cloud. We're excited to be offering Ubuntu for container workloads using Amazon ECS Anywhere so that customers can capitalize on the benefits of Ubuntu's world-leading hardware support, professional services, and vast ecosystem." Aqua Security helps organizations minimize their security risk exposure and enforce compliance across their cloud native application lifecycle and infrastructure. "We're pleased to announce support for Amazon ECS Anywhere with our Aqua Enterprise Platform so that customers can gain full visibility into their container activity and reduce risks for container-based applications running on their own infrastructure," says Amir Jerbi, CTO and Co-founder, Aqua Security. "With Amazon ECS Anywhere, customers can now meet compliance and regulatory requirements by running their container workloads on-premises while leveraging the Amazon ECS tooling and APIs that they've grown accustomed to. We're excited to help customers securely build and run cloud native applications in the environments that make the most sense for them." About Amazon Web Services  For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210527005784/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services

<p><em>New Amazon ECS capability provides a seamless managed containers experience on AWS, on-premises, or on any infrastructure customers use to run their applications</em></p><p><em>Siemens, CyberAgent, Gaggle, Getir, and Infosys among customers and partners using Amazon ECS Anywhere</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ:AMZN), announced the general availability of Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) Anywhere, a new capability for Amazon ECS that enables customers to run and manage container-based applications on-premises using the same APIs, cluster management, workload scheduling, monitoring, and deployment pipelines they use with Amazon ECS in AWS. Amazon ECS Anywhere provides a fully managed container orchestration service that allows customers to easily run, scale, and secure Docker container applications on any customer-managed infrastructure in addition to all AWS Regions, AWS Local Zones, and AWS hybrid infrastructure deployments (e.g. AWS Outposts and AWS Wavelength). There are no upfront fees or commitments to use Amazon ECS Anywhere, and customers pay only for the container instances they run. To get started with Amazon ECS Anywhere, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/ecs/anywhere</p><p>Containers provide a standard way for developers to package and run applications quickly and reliably while improving resource utilization and reducing cost. Today, over 100,000 customers run their containers in the cloud using Amazon ECS because of its performance at scale, reliability, security, and simplicity. However, some customers have data residency, latency, regulatory, or compliance considerations that require them to run applications on their own infrastructure. Other customers want to make use of their investment in unused on-premises compute capacity without adding to their operational overhead. Both scenarios require customers to manually install, operate, and manage on-premises container orchestration software—separate from the infrastructure they operate in the cloud. Before today, these customers have had to install and manage their own container orchestration software and use disparate tooling across their cloud and on-premises environments. This situation not only leads to operational overhead, but also slows the pace of delivering new business capabilities. What customers want instead is a single, fully managed solution that works anywhere they deploy containers.</p><p>Amazon ECS Anywhere gives customers the ability to run Amazon ECS on any infrastructure using the same cloud-based, fully managed, highly scalable container orchestration service and control plane they use in AWS today. Amazon ECS Anywhere provides customers with consistent tooling and APIs for all container-based applications, and the same Amazon ECS experience for cluster management, workload scheduling, and monitoring in the cloud and in their own data centers and edge environments via a common control plane. With Amazon ECS Anywhere, customers no longer need to run, update, or maintain their own container orchestrators on-premises. Customers simply create an activation key to register their virtual machines or bare metal servers, install the AWS Systems Manager agent and Amazon ECS Anywhere agent on their on-premises servers, and then deploy and manage their applications with Amazon ECS Anywhere. With Amazon ECS Anywhere, customers can use the same control plane and APIs for a seamless managed containers experience across all of their application environments.</p><p>"Customers have told us that while they need to run containers on their own infrastructure, they don't want the hassle of operating their own cluster management software. They love the simplicity of Amazon ECS, the fact that it just works, and want the same reliability, scalability, and security of Amazon ECS wherever they run their applications," said Deepak Singh, VP, Compute Services, AWS. "With Amazon ECS Anywhere we are proud to provide our customers exactly what they've asked for—a single service and control plane to manage their container deployments across AWS Regions, AWS Outposts, AWS Wavelength, AWS Local Zones, and customer-owned infrastructure, both in their data centers and at edge locations. Nothing else in the industry does that."</p><p>Amazon ECS Anywhere is available today in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), US West (N. California), GovCloud (US-West), GovCloud (US-East), Canada (Central), South America (São Paulo), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (London), Europe (Paris), Middle East (Bahrain), Europe (Ireland), Europe (Milan), Europe (Stockholm), AWS Africa (Cape Town), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Osaka), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), and Asia Pacific (Hong Kong), with availability in additional regions coming soon.</p><p>Siemens' DI Software Valor NPI and PCBflow applications are market leaders in the digitalization of the electronics design-through-manufacturing flow and DFM (design-for-manufacturing) analysis in the New Production Introduction (NPI) for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). "At its heart, Siemens is a manufacturing technology company. We run analytics on machine data from hundreds of our factory floors to provide insights to our customers. With Amazon ECS Anywhere, we found a powerfully simple service with a single management plane to consistently manage container applications running at edge locations across multiple factory floors," said Dan Hoz, General Manager, Siemens Valor. "Our team expects to use Amazon ECS Anywhere by our customers to manage the factory floors in the next 1-2 years, which will allow our end customer to get real-time insights into their factory floors."</p><p>CyberAgent is an internet services company based in Japan that focuses on internet advertising, gaming, and media services. "We are excited about Amazon ECS Anywhere because it has the ability to bring the powerful simplicity of Amazon ECS to our on-premises applications," said Makoto Hasegawa, Technical Lead Engineer of CIU, CyberAgent. "Amazon ECS Anywhere enables us to use a fully managed control plane in the cloud that will orchestrate our containers and help us run tasks on our own infrastructure. By using the same control plane for both on-premises and cloud-native applications, we can better manage our hybrid footprint."</p><p>Gaggle is a pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology by proactively identifying potential online threats and risks to students. "We currently use Amazon ECS to run containers in the cloud. We appreciate the cluster management, workload scheduling, and monitoring capabilities of Amazon ECS and wanted to use a similarly powerful container orchestration service for our on-premises workloads," said Casey Lee, CTO, Gaggle. "Fortunately, with the introduction of Amazon ECS Anywhere, we can containerize our existing on-premises workloads and benefit from the same fully managed Amazon ECS control plane. The ability to use the same tooling for both on-premises and in region workloads is awesome."</p><p>Getir is a pioneer in ultrafast delivery that revolutionized last-mile delivery in 2015 with its 10-minute grocery delivery proposition. Getir, which launched operations in London in 2021, has the sub-brands GetirFood, GetirMore, GetirWater and GetirLocals. "With Amazon ECS Anywhere, we expect to easily run containers in on-premises data centers. Running on-premises is a key step towards compliance," said Doğan Dalyan, Technical Co-founder, Getir. "The added benefit is that we can use the exact same tooling and workflows to run our container-based applications in both the cloud and our on-premises data center. This consistent tooling has the potential to make maintaining and managing our container applications a seamless experience."</p><p>Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting "Our clients are increasingly looking for the same experience of cloud managed services on their private infrastructure. Using Amazon ECS Anywhere, enterprises can take advantage of container elasticity, security and reliability on their on-prem environment with the ease of cluster management from a single pane of glass," said Shaji Mathew, EVP, Infosys. "AWS's software-based approach for managing hybrid environments along with highly automated end-to-end workflows supported by Infosys Modernization Suite, part of Infosys Cobalt, will help our clients accelerate their modernization journey."</p><p>HCL Technologies' CloudSmart approach helps tomorrow's digital enterprises to make intelligent choices that extract the true value out of Cloud investments and maximize business value in alignment with organizational goals. "We believe Amazon ECS Anywhere can help our enterprises deliver growth, with agility and an exceptional experience," said Kalyan Kumar, CTO and Head of Ecosystems, HCL Technologies. "Amazon ECS Anywhere's ability to deploy containerized workloads anywhere supports our focus on a customer-friendly hybrid approach."</p><p>SUSE is a global leader in true open source innovation, specializing in enterprise Linux, Kubernetes management, and edge solutions. "We are excited to announce the integration of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with Amazon ECS Anywhere, which will enable our customers to innovate everywhere and unleash the power of digital transformation in the mode that's best suited for their unique needs," said Kelly Collins, Head of Global Cloud, SUSE. "Amazon ECS Anywhere offers a standardized container orchestrator, which combined with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, will allow customers to leverage the same skillsets and tooling, and have the ability to migrate to the cloud when ready. We are pleased to be able to help customers capitalize on their existing on-premises data center investments while also enabling them to take advantage of the scalability and flexibility of the cloud."</p><p>Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, the operating system (OS) for most public cloud workloads as well as data centers, IoT, smart devices, self-driving cars, and advanced robots. "At Canonical, we publish Linux and open source images so that engineering teams can easily access container images for their container workloads, including those running on Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS," said Alex Gallagher, VP of Cloud Go to Market, Canonical. "With the introduction of Amazon ECS Anywhere, customers now have a way to easily run container workloads outside of the cloud. We're excited to be offering Ubuntu for container workloads using Amazon ECS Anywhere so that customers can capitalize on the benefits of Ubuntu's world-leading hardware support, professional services, and vast ecosystem."</p><p>Aqua Security helps organizations minimize their security risk exposure and enforce compliance across their cloud native application lifecycle and infrastructure. "We're pleased to announce support for Amazon ECS Anywhere with our Aqua Enterprise Platform so that customers can gain full visibility into their container activity and reduce risks for container-based applications running on their own infrastructure," says Amir Jerbi, CTO and Co-founder, Aqua Security. "With Amazon ECS Anywhere, customers can now meet compliance and regulatory requirements by running their container workloads on-premises while leveraging the Amazon ECS tooling and APIs that they've grown accustomed to. We're excited to help customers securely build and run cloud native applications in the environments that make the most sense for them."</p><p>About Amazon Web Services </p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones (AZs) within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210527005784/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services</p>

Amazon and MGM have signed an agreement for Amazon to acquire MGM

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Amazon and MGM have signed an agreement for Amazon to acquire MGM

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Metro Goldwyn Mayer's vast library has over 4,000 beloved film titles, including 12 Angry Men, Basic Instinct, Creed, James Bond, Legally Blonde, Moonstruck, Poltergeist, Raging Bull, Robocop, Rocky, Silence of the Lambs, Stargate, Thelma & Louise, Tomb Raider, The Magnificent Seven, The Pink Panther, The Thomas Crown Affair, and many other icons MGM has one of the industry's most exciting upcoming film slates, including House of Gucci, No Time to Die, Respect, The Addams Family 2, and the untitled Paul Thomas Anderson film Catalog also includes 17,000 TV shows, including thousands of fan favorites like The Handmaid's Tale, Fargo, and Vikings Collectively, MGM has won more than 180 Academy Awards and 100 Emmys SEATTLE & BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and MGM today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire MGM for a purchase price of $8.45 billion. MGM has nearly a century of filmmaking history and complements the work of Amazon Studios, which has primarily focused on producing TV show programming. Amazon will help preserve MGM's heritage and catalog of films, and provide customers with greater access to these existing works. Through this acquisition, Amazon would empower MGM to continue to do what they do best: great storytelling. "MGM has a vast catalog with more than 4,000 films—12 Angry Men, Basic Instinct, Creed, James Bond, Legally Blonde, Moonstruck, Poltergeist, Raging Bull, Robocop, Rocky, Silence of the Lambs, Stargate, Thelma & Louise, Tomb Raider, The Magnificent Seven, The Pink Panther, The Thomas Crown Affair, and many other icons—as well as 17,000 TV shows—including Fargo, The Handmaid's Tale, and Vikings—that have collectively won more than 180 Academy Awards and 100 Emmys," said Mike Hopkins, Senior Vice President of Prime Video and Amazon Studios. "The real financial value behind this deal is the treasure trove of IP in the deep catalog that we plan to reimagine and develop together with MGM's talented team. It's very exciting and provides so many opportunities for high-quality storytelling." "It has been an honor to have been a part of the incredible transformation of Metro Goldwyn Mayer. To get here took immensely talented people with a true belief in one vision. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the MGM team who have helped us arrive at this historic day," said Kevin Ulrich, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MGM. "I am very proud that MGM's Lion, which has long evoked the Golden Age of Hollywood, will continue its storied history, and the idea born from the creation of United Artists lives on in a way the founders originally intended, driven by the talent and their vision. The opportunity to align MGM's storied history with Amazon is an inspiring combination." Completion of this transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About MGM MGM is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world's deepest libraries of premium film and television content. For more information, visit www. MGM.com. Cautionary Statement Regarding Amazon Forward-Looking Statements Amazon's statements related to the proposed acquisition of MGM contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding expected benefits of the acquisition. Actual results could differ materially from those projected or forecast in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: the conditions to the completion of the transaction may not be satisfied, or the regulatory approvals required for the transaction may not be obtained on the terms expected, on the anticipated schedule, or at all; closing of the transaction may not occur or may be delayed, either as a result of litigation related to the transaction or otherwise; Amazon may be unable to achieve the anticipated benefits of the transaction; revenues following the transaction may be lower than expected; the duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, including any recurrence, may affect the results of operations; operating costs, customer loss, and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, partners, and commercial counterparties) may be greater than expected; Amazon may assume unexpected risks and liabilities; completing the transaction may distract Amazon's management from other important matters; and the other factors discussed in "Risk Factors" in Amazon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and in Amazon's other filings with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov. Amazon assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release, except as otherwise required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210526005648/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Metro Goldwyn Mayer's vast library has over 4,000 beloved film titles, including 12 Angry Men, Basic Instinct, Creed, James Bond, Legally Blonde, Moonstruck, Poltergeist, Raging Bull, Robocop, Rocky, Silence of the Lambs, Stargate, Thelma &amp; Louise, Tomb Raider, The Magnificent Seven, The Pink Panther, The Thomas Crown Affair, and many other icons</em></p><p><em>MGM has one of the industry's most exciting upcoming film slates, including House of Gucci, No Time to Die, Respect, The Addams Family 2, and the untitled Paul Thomas Anderson film</em></p><p><em>Catalog also includes 17,000 TV shows, including thousands of fan favorites like The Handmaid's Tale, Fargo, and Vikings</em></p><p><em>Collectively, MGM has won more than 180 Academy Awards and 100 Emmys</em></p><p>SEATTLE &amp; BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2021-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and MGM today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire MGM for a purchase price of $8.45 billion. MGM has nearly a century of filmmaking history and complements the work of Amazon Studios, which has primarily focused on producing TV show programming. Amazon will help preserve MGM's heritage and catalog of films, and provide customers with greater access to these existing works. Through this acquisition, Amazon would empower MGM to continue to do what they do best: great storytelling.</p><p>"MGM has a vast catalog with more than 4,000 films—<em>12 Angry Men, Basic Instinct, Creed, James Bond, Legally Blonde, Moonstruck, Poltergeist, Raging Bull, Robocop, Rocky, Silence of the Lambs, Stargate, Thelma &amp; Louise, Tomb Raider, The Magnificent Seven</em>, <em>The Pink Panther, The Thomas Crown Affair, </em>and many other icons—as well as 17,000 TV shows—including <em>Fargo, The Handmaid's Tale, </em>and<em> Vikings</em>—that have collectively won more than 180 Academy Awards and 100 Emmys," said Mike Hopkins, Senior Vice President of Prime Video and Amazon Studios. "The real financial value behind this deal is the treasure trove of IP in the deep catalog that we plan to reimagine and develop together with MGM's talented team. It's very exciting and provides so many opportunities for high-quality storytelling."</p><p>"It has been an honor to have been a part of the incredible transformation of Metro Goldwyn Mayer. To get here took immensely talented people with a true belief in one vision. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the MGM team who have helped us arrive at this historic day," said Kevin Ulrich, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MGM. "I am very proud that MGM's Lion, which has long evoked the Golden Age of Hollywood, will continue its storied history, and the idea born from the creation of United Artists lives on in a way the founders originally intended, driven by the talent and their vision. The opportunity to align MGM's storied history with Amazon is an inspiring combination."</p><p>Completion of this transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.</p><p>About Amazon</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>About MGM</p><p>MGM is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world's deepest libraries of premium film and television content. For more information, visit www. MGM.com.</p><p>Cautionary Statement Regarding Amazon Forward-Looking Statements</p><p>Amazon's statements related to the proposed acquisition of MGM contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding expected benefits of the acquisition. Actual results could differ materially from those projected or forecast in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: the conditions to the completion of the transaction may not be satisfied, or the regulatory approvals required for the transaction may not be obtained on the terms expected, on the anticipated schedule, or at all; closing of the transaction may not occur or may be delayed, either as a result of litigation related to the transaction or otherwise; Amazon may be unable to achieve the anticipated benefits of the transaction; revenues following the transaction may be lower than expected; the duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, including any recurrence, may affect the results of operations; operating costs, customer loss, and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, partners, and commercial counterparties) may be greater than expected; Amazon may assume unexpected risks and liabilities; completing the transaction may distract Amazon's management from other important matters; and the other factors discussed in "Risk Factors" in Amazon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and in Amazon's other filings with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov. Amazon assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release, except as otherwise required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210526005648/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>

AWS to Open Data Centers in UAE

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AWS to Open Data Centers in UAE

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New cloud infrastructure region to launch in first half of 2022, allowing customers to run workloads and store data locally while serving end-users with even lower latency SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that it plans to open an infrastructure region in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first half of 2022. The new AWS Middle East (UAE) Region will consist of three Availability Zones and become AWS's second region in the Middle East with the existing AWS Region in Bahrain, giving customers more choice and flexibility to leverage advanced technologies from the world's leading cloud. Globally, AWS has 80 Availability Zones across 25 geographic regions, with plans to launch 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information on AWS's global infrastructure, go to: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure/. "We are excited to build on the great momentum of cloud adoption in the Middle East by providing more choice for customers in the UAE to run applications and store data locally," said Peter DeSantis, Senior Vice President of Global Infrastructure, AWS. "The new AWS Region supports the UAE's focus on promoting technology innovation that has made it a thriving global hub for entrepreneurs, e-governments, and multi-national businesses. With the new region, organizations of all sizes will be able to innovate faster and serve end-users with even lower latency across the region." His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, said, "AWS's expansion into the UAE is a testament to our rapidly growing innovation ecosystem that will benefit from access to the world's leading cloud platform and its advanced technologies and solutions. Building on Abu Dhabi's smart infrastructure and digital transformation, AWS's investment will further enable innovators and companies with globally-relevant solutions to realize new opportunities in the UAE and beyond." AWS Regions are comprised of Availability Zones, which place infrastructure in separate and distinct geographic locations with enough distance to significantly reduce the risk of a single event impacting customers' business continuity, yet near enough to provide low latency for high availability applications that leverage multiple Availability Zones. Each Availability Zone has independent power, cooling, and physical security and is connected through redundant, ultra-low-latency networks. AWS customers focused on high availability can design their applications to run in multiple Availability Zones and across multiple regions to achieve even greater fault tolerance. The addition of the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region will enable local customers with data residency requirements to store their data in the UAE while also providing even lower latency across the country. Organizations using this region will also be able to access advanced technologies from the broadest and deepest suite of cloud services to drive innovation including compute, storage, networking, database, analytics, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile services and more. His Excellency Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), said, "We welcome the upcoming AWS Region, which will bring advanced cloud infrastructure to the UAE. This comes in line with our goal of attracting investments that boost technology capabilities. It is another example of the growing partnership between the public and private sectors in the emirate aimed to accelerate breakthroughs and advance large-scale digital transformation, strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for innovation. We look forward to collaborating with AWS across the knowledge economy, including education initiatives, cloud skills training, and startup enablement programs." Customers and AWS Partners welcome the news of the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region Millions of active customers are using AWS each month in over 190 countries around the world, including tens of thousands of customers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Enterprises choose AWS to become more agile and innovative, and include Al Tayer Group, Aramex, AXA Gulf, Axiom Telecom, Emirates NBD, Flydubai, Gulf News, MBC Group, OSN, Seera Group, Virgin Middle East, and many more. MENA public sector organizations are using AWS to drive cost savings, accelerate innovation, and better serve the citizens of the region. They include the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority of Kuwait (CITRA), Dubai Expo 2020, Egypt Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of Bahrain's Ministries, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, University of Bahrain, and many more. MENA startups building their businesses on top of AWS to scale rapidly and expand around the world include Alef Education, Anghami, Careem, Dubizzle, EKar, Fetchr, Haraj, Health at Hand, Maestro Pizza, Mawdoo3.com, Property Finder, Sarwa, Souqalmal, StarzPlay, and Yallacompare. AWS customers welcomed the news of the AWS Region in UAE, including global customers who will be able to leverage the region to serve new audiences, such as Salesforce, the global customer relationship management (CRM) leader. "Salesforce is powering digital transformations for our global customer base that require the modern enterprise features of AWS," said Srinivas Tallapragada, President and Chief Engineering Officer of Salesforce. "We're excited to partner with Amazon and bring our trusted platform to new markets, empowering customers to succeed from anywhere by leveraging Hyperforce and all the advantages of public cloud computing." First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank with total assets of AED 955 billion (USD $260 billion) and one of the strongest combined ratings of any bank in the Middle East and North Africa region. "Our cloud approach has been one of the fundamental principles of our technology strategy since the beginning of last year. We have been using AWS Outposts for both development and test and production workloads," said Yuri Misnik, Chief Technology Officer, FAB. "This has accelerated our digital transformation in the cloud and on-premises with 50% improved time-to-market. We have also seen 60% increased developer and infrastructure team productivity by leveraging the same infrastructure, services, APIs, and tools across the cloud and on-premises. We welcome the upcoming AWS Region in the UAE, which will help us realize our cloud ambitions effectively and securely while being fully compliant with local regulation." In February, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) successfully launched the Hope Probe, the first interplanetary mission for the UAE. AWS is powering the data journey of the mission, enabling data to be processed and analyzed from the probe's instruments and accessed by the global scientific community in less than 20 minutes. "The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has always sought to provide innovative solutions that benefit the scientific community. Through our projects, we are playing an important role in global space exploration, and AWS cloud technology has been instrumental in powering many of these capabilities," said Salem AlMarri, Assistant Director General for Scientific and Technical Affairs, MBRSC. "MBRSC has always supported collaborations with private companies to encourage investments in the UAE's space sector, further Arab achievements in this field, and keep pace with the progressive approach undertaken by some of the most technologically and scientifically developed nations." Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. "We started our digital transformation several years ago, recognizing that to remain ahead of the curve, we would need a dedicated focus on data. AWS has enabled us to build a centralized data management platform, helping to enhance our performance by connecting our operations and customer base through a single source of data across the company's different businesses," said Guillaume Thfoin, Head of Data and Analytics for Majid Al Futtaim Holding. "Leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning services such as Amazon SageMaker, we have used predictive models to arrive at new insights that drive performance improvements and an enhanced customer experience. The new platform has helped us become more agile, and a recent case study on our data transformation uncovered an improvement in go-to-market speed by 80%, as well as contributed to multimillion-dollar cost savings projected over the next five years. We look forward to the arrival of an AWS Region next year which will add to the potential of our AWS platform, while ensuring compliance with upcoming regulatory requirements." GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology, diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator. Every year, two billion diagnostic scans are performed on GEHC equipment worldwide. "As the UAE looks to grow as a key global hub for healthcare, the upcoming AWS Region is going to have a significant impact on increasing the pace of innovation in the industry," said Summer Nasief, General Manager, GE Healthcare Digital. "GE Healthcare's own Edison Health Services platform, one of the largest artificial intelligence platforms in healthcare built to connect data from millions of imaging devices, uses Amazon SageMaker to build, train, and deploy machine learning algorithms across a wide portfolio of intelligent devices and enterprise software applications. With the new AWS Region, a larger ecosystem of regional developers and providers can take advantage of the Edison platform to aggregate and analyze data securely to create prediction models for the population that will help manage clinical outcomes proactively, establish personalized patient care, and lower the cost of care." Anghami is the leading music steaming platform in the MENA region, with more than 70 million users who have instant access to over 57 million songs. "We've hosted our infrastructure on AWS since pretty much day one and have grown from a tiny startup with big dreams to the number one streaming platform in the Middle East," said Raja Baz, Deputy CTO at Anghami. "Building on AWS enables us to deliver a reliable service with the flexibility to cope with as much as 300 percent increased traffic when new music is launched. It also frees us to innovate and expand beyond audio to other forms of entertainment like video, which has grown to over 50,000 daily streams. This is something that would have never been possible without the support of AWS, and today we are heading toward our next phase of growth with a listing on the NASDAQ, becoming the first Arab tech company to do so. AWS's continued investment in the region is a testament to the potential we have here. We recently moved our headquarters and research and development center to Abu Dhabi to benefit from its rapidly growing innovation hub, and with the new AWS Region, we are excited to see it thrive at an accelerated rate." Established in 2002 in Dubai under the presidency of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is the UAE's first accredited Smart University. "Last year, HBMSU successfully completed the full migration of our systems and applications from on-premises data centers to AWS, which provided immediate benefits including security, scalability, flexibility, and direct cost savings of up to 30%," said Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, HBMSU Chancellor. "We have always understood the power of cloud computing in advancing higher education, and the upcoming AWS Region in the UAE is a valuable asset for the local education sector. It will also support HBMSU's expansion plans and the ability to respond to the demand for our unique model of smart learning in other markets in the Middle East and Africa." Sarwa is an investment and personal finance platform that combines innovative technology and human expertise to make investing easy and affordable to everyone. "Sarwa was born on the AWS Cloud in 2017 and has grown four times over in the last year alone, processing hundreds of thousands of transactions," said Nadine Mezher, Co-Founder and CMO of Sarwa. "With AWS, we are able to innovate at a fast rate to help everyone in this region grow their wealth and invest in companies they believe in. We recently released the Sarwa App that went from design to market in three months, and we just launched the Sarwa Trade waitlist with a beta platform planned to be released in a six-month timeframe. The news of an upcoming AWS Region in the UAE is very exciting and will be an important milestone in supporting the growth of the FinTech sector in the UAE." Middle East-based AWS Partner Network (APN) Partners also welcomed the news of the planned AWS Middle East (UAE) Region. The APN includes tens of thousands of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Systems Integrators (SIs) around the world. AWS Partners build innovative solutions and services on AWS, and the APN helps by providing business, technical, marketing, and go-to-market support. APN SIs, ISVs, and consulting partners in the Middle East help enterprise and public sector customers migrate to AWS, deploy mission-critical applications, and provide a full range of monitoring, automation, and management services for customers' AWS environments. Examples of AWS Middle East Partners include Accenture, Deloitte, Bespin Global MEA, Citrus Consulting, Cloud4c, Crayon, Du, Etisalat, F5, Integra Technologies, Keplerworx, Palo Alto Networks, Rackspace, Redington, SAP, Splunk, TCS, Trend Micro, VMWare, Wipro, and Zero & One. Deloitte is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and a strategic global systems integrator. Through a strategic collaboration, AWS and Deloitte empower customers to transform their business and innovate faster by combining AWS technologies with Deloitte's deep industry experience. Richard Hurley, Clients and Industries Leader from Deloitte Middle East Consulting, said, "The UAE's digital transformation drive is clear and well in motion, both for private enterprise and public sector organizations. We expect that having an AWS Region in the UAE is going to significantly accelerate cloud migration and application modernization that will have meaningful economic impact. The new region will help Deloitte further meet the needs of our UAE customers across many industries—including digital banking platforms, smart factories, and converged health—seeking to digitally transform, requiring reliable and secure infrastructure with the ability to process data locally." Supporting startups, skills, and students The new AWS Middle East Region (UAE) Region will build upon AWS's existing investment in the country, which includes two AWS Direct Connect locations and two Amazon CloudFront edge locations launched in 2018. AWS also continues to build teams of account managers, technical account managers, partner managers, systems engineers, solutions architects, professional services, and more roles to help customers of all sizes move to AWS. In addition to infrastructure, AWS continues to make investments in education initiatives, training, and start-up enablement programs to support the UAE's digital transformation and economic development plans. To foster entrepreneurship and the growth of new businesses in the UAE, AWS will be further expanding the AWS Activate program to support the UAE's startups and SMBs. Through the AWS Training and Certification programs, AWS will also work with government entities to support the up-skilling and re-training of the workforce with the latest cloud computing training curriculum. For students and educators, AWS will provide higher education institutions and their educators with cloud computing courses to prepare students to pursue industry-recognized certifications and careers in cloud computing. About Amazon Web Services For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210525006052/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon Web Services

<p><em>New cloud infrastructure region to launch in first half of 2022, allowing customers to run workloads and store data locally while serving end-users with even lower latency</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that it plans to open an infrastructure region in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first half of 2022. The new AWS Middle East (UAE) Region will consist of three Availability Zones and become AWS's second region in the Middle East with the existing AWS Region in Bahrain, giving customers more choice and flexibility to leverage advanced technologies from the world's leading cloud. Globally, AWS has 80 Availability Zones across 25 geographic regions, with plans to launch 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information on AWS's global infrastructure, go to: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure/.</p><p>"We are excited to build on the great momentum of cloud adoption in the Middle East by providing more choice for customers in the UAE to run applications and store data locally," said Peter DeSantis, Senior Vice President of Global Infrastructure, AWS. "The new AWS Region supports the UAE's focus on promoting technology innovation that has made it a thriving global hub for entrepreneurs, e-governments, and multi-national businesses. With the new region, organizations of all sizes will be able to innovate faster and serve end-users with even lower latency across the region."</p><p>His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, said, "AWS's expansion into the UAE is a testament to our rapidly growing innovation ecosystem that will benefit from access to the world's leading cloud platform and its advanced technologies and solutions. Building on Abu Dhabi's smart infrastructure and digital transformation, AWS's investment will further enable innovators and companies with globally-relevant solutions to realize new opportunities in the UAE and beyond."</p><p>AWS Regions are comprised of Availability Zones, which place infrastructure in separate and distinct geographic locations with enough distance to significantly reduce the risk of a single event impacting customers' business continuity, yet near enough to provide low latency for high availability applications that leverage multiple Availability Zones. Each Availability Zone has independent power, cooling, and physical security and is connected through redundant, ultra-low-latency networks. AWS customers focused on high availability can design their applications to run in multiple Availability Zones and across multiple regions to achieve even greater fault tolerance. The addition of the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region will enable local customers with data residency requirements to store their data in the UAE while also providing even lower latency across the country. Organizations using this region will also be able to access advanced technologies from the broadest and deepest suite of cloud services to drive innovation including compute, storage, networking, database, analytics, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile services and more.</p><p>His Excellency Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), said, "We welcome the upcoming AWS Region, which will bring advanced cloud infrastructure to the UAE. This comes in line with our goal of attracting investments that boost technology capabilities. It is another example of the growing partnership between the public and private sectors in the emirate aimed to accelerate breakthroughs and advance large-scale digital transformation, strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for innovation. We look forward to collaborating with AWS across the knowledge economy, including education initiatives, cloud skills training, and startup enablement programs."</p><p>Customers and AWS Partners welcome the news of the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region</p><p>Millions of active customers are using AWS each month in over 190 countries around the world, including tens of thousands of customers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Enterprises choose AWS to become more agile and innovative, and include Al Tayer Group, Aramex, AXA Gulf, Axiom Telecom, Emirates NBD, Flydubai, Gulf News, MBC Group, OSN, Seera Group, Virgin Middle East, and many more. MENA public sector organizations are using AWS to drive cost savings, accelerate innovation, and better serve the citizens of the region. They include the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority of Kuwait (CITRA), Dubai Expo 2020, Egypt Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of Bahrain's Ministries, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, University of Bahrain, and many more. MENA startups building their businesses on top of AWS to scale rapidly and expand around the world include Alef Education, Anghami, Careem, Dubizzle, EKar, Fetchr, Haraj, Health at Hand, Maestro Pizza, Mawdoo3.com, Property Finder, Sarwa, Souqalmal, StarzPlay, and Yallacompare.</p><p>AWS customers welcomed the news of the AWS Region in UAE, including global customers who will be able to leverage the region to serve new audiences, such as Salesforce, the global customer relationship management (CRM) leader. "Salesforce is powering digital transformations for our global customer base that require the modern enterprise features of AWS," said Srinivas Tallapragada, President and Chief Engineering Officer of Salesforce. "We're excited to partner with Amazon and bring our trusted platform to new markets, empowering customers to succeed from anywhere by leveraging Hyperforce and all the advantages of public cloud computing."</p><p>First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank with total assets of AED 955 billion (USD $260 billion) and one of the strongest combined ratings of any bank in the Middle East and North Africa region. "Our cloud approach has been one of the fundamental principles of our technology strategy since the beginning of last year. We have been using AWS Outposts for both development and test and production workloads," said Yuri Misnik, Chief Technology Officer, FAB. "This has accelerated our digital transformation in the cloud and on-premises with 50% improved time-to-market. We have also seen 60% increased developer and infrastructure team productivity by leveraging the same infrastructure, services, APIs, and tools across the cloud and on-premises. We welcome the upcoming AWS Region in the UAE, which will help us realize our cloud ambitions effectively and securely while being fully compliant with local regulation."</p><p>In February, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) successfully launched the Hope Probe, the first interplanetary mission for the UAE. AWS is powering the data journey of the mission, enabling data to be processed and analyzed from the probe's instruments and accessed by the global scientific community in less than 20 minutes. "The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has always sought to provide innovative solutions that benefit the scientific community. Through our projects, we are playing an important role in global space exploration, and AWS cloud technology has been instrumental in powering many of these capabilities," said Salem AlMarri, Assistant Director General for Scientific and Technical Affairs, MBRSC. "MBRSC has always supported collaborations with private companies to encourage investments in the UAE's space sector, further Arab achievements in this field, and keep pace with the progressive approach undertaken by some of the most technologically and scientifically developed nations."</p><p>Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. "We started our digital transformation several years ago, recognizing that to remain ahead of the curve, we would need a dedicated focus on data. AWS has enabled us to build a centralized data management platform, helping to enhance our performance by connecting our operations and customer base through a single source of data across the company's different businesses," said Guillaume Thfoin, Head of Data and Analytics for Majid Al Futtaim Holding. "Leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning services such as Amazon SageMaker, we have used predictive models to arrive at new insights that drive performance improvements and an enhanced customer experience. The new platform has helped us become more agile, and a recent case study on our data transformation uncovered an improvement in go-to-market speed by 80%, as well as contributed to multimillion-dollar cost savings projected over the next five years. We look forward to the arrival of an AWS Region next year which will add to the potential of our AWS platform, while ensuring compliance with upcoming regulatory requirements."</p><p>GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology, diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator. Every year, two billion diagnostic scans are performed on GEHC equipment worldwide. "As the UAE looks to grow as a key global hub for healthcare, the upcoming AWS Region is going to have a significant impact on increasing the pace of innovation in the industry," said Summer Nasief, General Manager, GE Healthcare Digital. "GE Healthcare's own Edison Health Services platform, one of the largest artificial intelligence platforms in healthcare built to connect data from millions of imaging devices, uses Amazon SageMaker to build, train, and deploy machine learning algorithms across a wide portfolio of intelligent devices and enterprise software applications. With the new AWS Region, a larger ecosystem of regional developers and providers can take advantage of the Edison platform to aggregate and analyze data securely to create prediction models for the population that will help manage clinical outcomes proactively, establish personalized patient care, and lower the cost of care."</p><p>Anghami is the leading music steaming platform in the MENA region, with more than 70 million users who have instant access to over 57 million songs. "We've hosted our infrastructure on AWS since pretty much day one and have grown from a tiny startup with big dreams to the number one streaming platform in the Middle East," said Raja Baz, Deputy CTO at Anghami. "Building on AWS enables us to deliver a reliable service with the flexibility to cope with as much as 300 percent increased traffic when new music is launched. It also frees us to innovate and expand beyond audio to other forms of entertainment like video, which has grown to over 50,000 daily streams. This is something that would have never been possible without the support of AWS, and today we are heading toward our next phase of growth with a listing on the NASDAQ, becoming the first Arab tech company to do so. AWS's continued investment in the region is a testament to the potential we have here. We recently moved our headquarters and research and development center to Abu Dhabi to benefit from its rapidly growing innovation hub, and with the new AWS Region, we are excited to see it thrive at an accelerated rate."</p><p>Established in 2002 in Dubai under the presidency of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is the UAE's first accredited Smart University. "Last year, HBMSU successfully completed the full migration of our systems and applications from on-premises data centers to AWS, which provided immediate benefits including security, scalability, flexibility, and direct cost savings of up to 30%," said Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, HBMSU Chancellor. "We have always understood the power of cloud computing in advancing higher education, and the upcoming AWS Region in the UAE is a valuable asset for the local education sector. It will also support HBMSU's expansion plans and the ability to respond to the demand for our unique model of smart learning in other markets in the Middle East and Africa."</p><p>Sarwa is an investment and personal finance platform that combines innovative technology and human expertise to make investing easy and affordable to everyone. "Sarwa was born on the AWS Cloud in 2017 and has grown four times over in the last year alone, processing hundreds of thousands of transactions," said Nadine Mezher, Co-Founder and CMO of Sarwa. "With AWS, we are able to innovate at a fast rate to help everyone in this region grow their wealth and invest in companies they believe in. We recently released the Sarwa App that went from design to market in three months, and we just launched the Sarwa Trade waitlist with a beta platform planned to be released in a six-month timeframe. The news of an upcoming AWS Region in the UAE is very exciting and will be an important milestone in supporting the growth of the FinTech sector in the UAE."</p><p>Middle East-based AWS Partner Network (APN) Partners also welcomed the news of the planned AWS Middle East (UAE) Region. The APN includes tens of thousands of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Systems Integrators (SIs) around the world. AWS Partners build innovative solutions and services on AWS, and the APN helps by providing business, technical, marketing, and go-to-market support. APN SIs, ISVs, and consulting partners in the Middle East help enterprise and public sector customers migrate to AWS, deploy mission-critical applications, and provide a full range of monitoring, automation, and management services for customers' AWS environments. Examples of AWS Middle East Partners include Accenture, Deloitte, Bespin Global MEA, Citrus Consulting, Cloud4c, Crayon, Du, Etisalat, F5, Integra Technologies, Keplerworx, Palo Alto Networks, Rackspace, Redington, SAP, Splunk, TCS, Trend Micro, VMWare, Wipro, and Zero &amp; One.</p><p>Deloitte is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and a strategic global systems integrator. Through a strategic collaboration, AWS and Deloitte empower customers to transform their business and innovate faster by combining AWS technologies with Deloitte's deep industry experience. Richard Hurley, Clients and Industries Leader from Deloitte Middle East Consulting, said, "The UAE's digital transformation drive is clear and well in motion, both for private enterprise and public sector organizations. We expect that having an AWS Region in the UAE is going to significantly accelerate cloud migration and application modernization that will have meaningful economic impact. The new region will help Deloitte further meet the needs of our UAE customers across many industries—including digital banking platforms, smart factories, and converged health—seeking to digitally transform, requiring reliable and secure infrastructure with the ability to process data locally."</p><p>Supporting startups, skills, and students</p><p>The new AWS Middle East Region (UAE) Region will build upon AWS's existing investment in the country, which includes two AWS Direct Connect locations and two Amazon CloudFront edge locations launched in 2018. AWS also continues to build teams of account managers, technical account managers, partner managers, systems engineers, solutions architects, professional services, and more roles to help customers of all sizes move to AWS. In addition to infrastructure, AWS continues to make investments in education initiatives, training, and start-up enablement programs to support the UAE's digital transformation and economic development plans. To foster entrepreneurship and the growth of new businesses in the UAE, AWS will be further expanding the AWS Activate program to support the UAE's startups and SMBs. Through the AWS Training and Certification programs, AWS will also work with government entities to support the up-skilling and re-training of the workforce with the latest cloud computing training curriculum. For students and educators, AWS will provide higher education institutions and their educators with cloud computing courses to prepare students to pursue industry-recognized certifications and careers in cloud computing.</p><p>About Amazon Web Services</p><p>For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 80 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210525006052/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon Web Services</p>

Amazon Introduces New Mental Health Benefit for All U.S. Employees and Their Family Members

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Resources for Living is a free program for all 950,000 U.S. employees, their families, and households that provides personalized and convenient mental health services. The new program offers a variety of care options including free one-on-one counseling sessions, either in-person or via phone, video, or text. More than 26 million adults went untreated for mental health concerns in the U.S. in 2020, according to Mental Health America. SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today launched a new mental health benefit, Resources for Living, that provides every U.S. employee, their family, and their household with a single place to start for personalized, convenient, and confidential support for mental health and daily life assistance. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and include access to free counseling sessions in-person or through the phone, video, or text. "Easy and affordable access to mental health care has become increasingly important as we all continue to navigate different everyday challenges," said Beth Galetti, Amazon senior vice president of People eXperience and Technology. "Providing access to—and awareness around—mental health care is a critical responsibility for employers. This new offering will help us remove barriers and unnecessary stigma around getting help, to ensure our employees and their families feel safe and supported." According to the nonprofit Mental Health America, more than 26 million adults went untreated for mental health concerns in the U.S. in 2020. And a recent survey by the American Psychological Association showed that 48% of parents have more stress in their personal lives now than before the COVID-19 pandemic started. "It is critically important that employers like Amazon evaluate and expand their programs and put a more significant focus on the mental health and mental well-being of their employees, especially as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and begin to re-enter the workplace," said Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). "Employers bear a responsibility to ensure access to and provide adequate mental health services to their employees. It is good for their workers and it is good for business." Through the new Resources for Living program, Amazon employees, their families, and anyone living in their homes have access to several resources: Free one-on-one counseling sessions—three sessions per person, per topic. Amazon will fund up to 24 million counseling sessions per year for its U.S. employees. Flexible options including in-person, phone, video, or text conversations for counseling sessions. Interactive self-care programs, including self-assessments, and a stress resource center. Crisis and suicide-prevention support and access to a licensed mental health clinician any time of day. Access to a self-paced app that offers computerized Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness resources, and personalized support for a broad range of mental health and wellness issues. The health and safety of employees is Amazon's No. 1 priority—and has been since Day 1. Amazon works closely with health and safety experts and scientists, and conducts thousands of safety inspections each day in the company's buildings. We have also made hundreds of changes as a result of feedback from employees on how to improve their well-being at work, such as providing dedicated resources for their mental health and well-being. All Amazon regular full-time employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees in fulfillment centers preparing orders for customers. This new mental health offering complements the comprehensive benefits package that we offer to all regular full-time employees, which includes health insurance from an employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, subsidized child and adult backup care, access to subsidized skills training opportunities, and more. For more information about Amazon's comprehensive benefits, visit here. To apply for a job at Amazon, visit here. Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210520005379/en/ Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr Source: Amazon

<p><em>Resources for Living is a free program for all 950,000 U.S. employees, their families, and households that provides personalized and convenient mental health services.</em></p><p><em>The new program offers a variety of care options including free one-on-one counseling sessions, either in-person or via phone, video, or text.</em></p><p><em>More than 26 million adults went untreated for mental health concerns in the U.S. in 2020, according to Mental Health America.</em></p><p>SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today launched a new mental health benefit, Resources for Living, that provides every U.S. employee, their family, and their household with a single place to start for personalized, convenient, and confidential support for mental health and daily life assistance. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and include access to free counseling sessions in-person or through the phone, video, or text.</p><p>"Easy and affordable access to mental health care has become increasingly important as we all continue to navigate different everyday challenges," said Beth Galetti, Amazon senior vice president of People eXperience and Technology. "Providing access to—and awareness around—mental health care is a critical responsibility for employers. This new offering will help us remove barriers and unnecessary stigma around getting help, to ensure our employees and their families feel safe and supported."</p><p>According to the nonprofit Mental Health America, more than 26 million adults went untreated for mental health concerns in the U.S. in 2020. And a recent survey by the American Psychological Association showed that 48% of parents have more stress in their personal lives now than before the COVID-19 pandemic started.</p><p>"It is critically important that employers like Amazon evaluate and expand their programs and put a more significant focus on the mental health and mental well-being of their employees, especially as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and begin to re-enter the workplace," said Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). "Employers bear a responsibility to ensure access to and provide adequate mental health services to their employees. It is good for their workers and it is good for business."</p><p>Through the new Resources for Living program, Amazon employees, their families, and anyone living in their homes have access to several resources:</p><ul><li>Free one-on-one counseling sessions—three sessions per person, per topic. Amazon will fund up to 24 million counseling sessions per year for its U.S. employees.</li><li>Flexible options including in-person, phone, video, or text conversations for counseling sessions.</li><li>Interactive self-care programs, including self-assessments, and a stress resource center.</li><li>Crisis and suicide-prevention support and access to a licensed mental health clinician any time of day.</li><li>Access to a self-paced app that offers computerized Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness resources, and personalized support for a broad range of mental health and wellness issues.</li></ul><p>The health and safety of employees is Amazon's No. 1 priority—and has been since Day 1. Amazon works closely with health and safety experts and scientists, and conducts thousands of safety inspections each day in the company's buildings. We have also made hundreds of changes as a result of feedback from employees on how to improve their well-being at work, such as providing dedicated resources for their mental health and well-being.</p><p>All Amazon regular full-time employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company's executives to front-line employees in fulfillment centers preparing orders for customers. This new mental health offering complements the comprehensive benefits package that we offer to all regular full-time employees, which includes health insurance from an employee's first day on the job, a 401(k) plan with a company match, up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, subsidized child and adult backup care, access to subsidized skills training opportunities, and more.</p><p>For more information about Amazon's comprehensive benefits, visit here. To apply for a job at Amazon, visit here.</p><p>Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.</p><p>View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210520005379/en/</p><p>Amazon.com, Inc.Media HotlineAmazon-pr@amazon.comwww.amazon.com/pr</p><p>Source: Amazon</p>