With R$10 billion earmarked for expansion, AWS reinforces its presence and commitment to the Brazilian market!
A Amazon Web Services (AWS) , the cloud services unit of the North American giant Amazon, has just announced a new investment of BRL 10,1 billion in Brazil. This amount will be used until 2034 to expand, build and maintain data centers in the country, with the aim of meeting the growing demand for cloud services e generative artificial intelligence (AI) . The announcement was made this Wednesday (11) and marks a significant reinforcement in Brazil's digital infrastructure, according to the website cnnbrasil.
AWS's investment adds to $ 19,2 billion already applied in the period from 2011 to 2023. According to Cleber Morais , general director of AWS in Brazil, “We have a long history of commitment to Brazil, and this new investment in cloud infrastructure and connectivity reinforces our vision for the country.”The amount invested reflects Amazon’s confidence in the potential of the Brazilian market and its growing role in global technology landscape.
Strategic expansion of AWS in Brazil
A planned expansion by AWS involves the construction and operation of new data centers in São Paulo, in addition to improvements in connectivity and cloud infrastructure across the country. With the growing demand for cloud solutions and generative AI, this investment aims to ensure that AWS can deliver high quality services and low response time for its Brazilian customers.”This investment in AWS cloud infrastructure and connectivity in the State of São Paulo will help meet growing customer demand for cloud and artificial intelligence services”, the company said in its statement.
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In addition to the new data centers, AWS infrastructure in Brazil includes points of presence in Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, as well as regional edge caches in São Paulo. This advancement will allow AWS to continue offering fast and efficient solutions for a wide range of applications and services, benefiting businesses and consumers across the country.
The role of BNDES and local infrastructure
Recently, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) also announced a R$2 billion credit line for investments in data centers in Brazil. This additional financial support highlights the importance of the technology sector for the national economy and complements AWS's efforts in expansion of its infrastructure . Collaboration between large companies and financial institutions demonstrates a collective commitment to technological advancement and the modernization of IT infrastructures in the country.
Impacts on the technology and artificial intelligence market
The arrival of new data centers and expanding AWS capabilities have the potential to transform the technology market in Brazil, especially with regard to artificial intelligence . Improved infrastructure will enable local companies to develop and implement AI solutions more efficiently, which can contribute to innovation and create new business opportunities.
With the growing importance of a cloud and IA on the global stage, AWS's investment not only reinforces the company's presence in Brazil, but also contributes to technological evolution of the country. Brazilian companies now have access to a cutting-edge infrastructure that can support the most advanced technology applications, offering competitive advantages in the global market.
Therefore, the investment of $ 10 billion Amazon's data centers in Brazil represent a significant step towards expansion of digital infrastructure of the country. With additional support from BNDES and the continuous development of cloud and artificial intelligence solutions, Brazil is positioning itself as an important technological hub in Latin America.