Cloud Strategy & Cost Efficiency: AWS Business Analysis


Executive Summary

AWS commands over 30% of the global cloud market with 200+ services across 25 regions. This analysis evaluates AWS’s strengths—like global scale and rapid R&D—and tackles its challenges, from pricing complexity to competitive pressures.

Framework Insights

  • SWOT

    • Strengths: Market leadership, global infrastructure, continuous innovation.
    • Weaknesses: Complex billing models, steep learning curve.
    • Opportunities: AI/ML growth (SageMaker), hybrid‑cloud adoption (Outposts).
    • Threats: Aggressive competitor pricing, regulatory costs.
  • Porter’s Five Forces

    • High entry barriers offset by strong buyer negotiation power; intense rivalry from Azure and GCP.
  • Ansoff Matrix

    • Market Penetration: Boost EC2/S3 usage via Savings Plans.
    • Product Development: Expand vertical‑specific managed services.
    • Market Development: Enter emerging regions and 5G/edge markets.
    • Diversification: Explore quantum and blockchain offerings.

Recommendations

  1. Simplify billing with unified cost dashboards and alert guardrails.
  2. Accelerate regional rollouts in under‑served markets.
  3. Enhance training and managed‑service offerings to lower onboarding friction.