"The modern CIO doesn't really need an introduction to Amazon Web Services. To say that AWS is already well-known is an understatement," opines Kevin Casey in The Enterprisers Project.

"IT leaders can still use a helping hand, however, in navigating the massive scope and scale of AWS while making sure their cloud strategy is tightly focused and aligned with business goals.

That's a taller task than it might first appear. AWS and other public clouds are called "hyperscale" clouds for a reason. Keeping up with the vast number of technologies and services available can become overwhelming. Moreover, adopting and using said technologies and services just because they exist doesn't promise any tangible results other than a bill..."

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