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    Amazon Web Services

    Huckman, Robert S. ; Pisano, Gary P. ; Kind, Liz

    English , Spanish

    • Reference: HBS-609048-E

    • Year: 2008

    • Number of pages: 25

    • Geographic Setting: Washington

    • Publication Date: Oct 20, 2008

    • Fecha de edición: Feb 3, 2012

    • Source: HBSP (USA)

    • Type of Document: Case

    • Industry Setting: Web services;Information services

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    Description

    Considers the development of Amazon Web Services (AWS), a division of Amazon.com, Inc., specializing in the provision of web-based storage and computing services to web developers. The case focuses on the issues facing Andy Jassy, the head of AWS, in 2008 as AWS faces increased competition from established technology giants, such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM. Students are asked to consider whether entry into web services by Amazon, which had established its brand in retail, represented a prudent move by the company. The case provides an opportunity to highlight the benefits of AWS' variable pricing for developers and to determine where overlaps exist between Amazon's core retailing business and AWS. Students are also provided with an opportunity to discuss operational diversification and its limits within the AWS context.

    Keywords

    Diversification Growth strategy Internet Operations and processes Strategy