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Amazon Web Services (AWS) generated 59% of Amazon’s operating profits last quarter, despite being slower-growing than competitors. In Q1, AWS grew at 28%, while Microsoft’s Azure saw a 40% growth rate and Alphabet’s Google Cloud surged by 63% year over year, bolstered by the introduction of proprietary AI chips.
The cloud computing market is experiencing a boom due to increased demand for AI technologies, making it a critical investment area. Amazon, while currently the slowest-growing among the big three (Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet), is projected to benefit the most financially over the long term as its cloud segment increasingly dominates its profit landscape.
As of the latest quarter, Amazon’s e-commerce segments grew by 12% and 19% in North American and International markets, respectively, indicating that while AWS is a significant profit driver, Amazon’s overall growth dynamics are evolving rapidly in light of AI’s potential.
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