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Now Open—AWS Local Zones in Athens, Greece
In June 2026, we announced the upcoming launch of Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure in Greece. Today, we’re excited to announce the general availability of the AWS Local Zone in Athens, Greece, bringing AWS compute, storage, and networking capabilities closer to customers in Greece. With this launch, you can process and store data in-country while […]
How a new AWS optical network solution delivers unmatched scale and efficiency across its global infrastructure
The custom-built Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) transponder from AWS delivers 73% more bandwidth than the previous version, while reducing power consumption by nearly 35% When you stream a movie, make an online purchase, or use a cloud-based application, your data travels across vast networks of fiber optic cables spanning cities, countries, and continents. Behind […]