Cloud and Big Data Service Providers and Platforms

This section provides an overview of the cloud and Big Data services market and the major players in this market. We will also look closer at the major cloud and Big Data service providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud (Azure), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to understand how the main Cloud Computing properties are implemented and what services are offered. Knowledge of the cloud and Big Data services market is important for general professional competences to understand the current level of technology development. It is beneficial for future decision making on selecting a cloud services provider for a specific project or use case. Different cloud providers may offer different benefits in providing specific services in different regions.