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Amazon’s cloud unit to create data centers, 1,000 jobs in New Zealand

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Amazon’s cloud unit to create data centers, 1,000 jobs in New Zealand

AMAZON. The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics centre in Boves, France, August 8, 2018

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Amazon Web Services says it plans to invest $5.25 billion in its new infrastructure hub – AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region

Amazon.com Inc’s cloud computing unit said on Wednesday, September 22, it will launch data centers in New Zealand in 2024 and create about 1,000 jobs in the country over 15 years.

After releasing an economic impact study, Amazon Web Services (AWS) said it plans to invest NZ$7.5 billion ($5.25 billion) in its new infrastructure hub – AWS Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region.

The infrastructure hub will be owned and operated by a local AWS entity in New Zealand, and enable developers, startups, government, and other organizations to use data centres located within the country, the company said.

“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,” Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice-president of Infrastructure Services, AWS, said in a statement.

The new hub expands on the company’s investment plans in New Zealand since setting up the first local AWS entity in Auckland in 2014. – Rappler.com

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