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AWS investment in Mexico
Since 2020 , AWS has launched seven Amazon CloudFront edge locations in Mexico .
Amazon CloudFront is a highly secure and programmable content delivery network that accelerates the delivery of data , videos , applications and APIs to users worldwide with low latency and high transfer speeds .
In 2020 , AWS also launched AWS Outposts in Mexico .
AWS Outposts is a family of fully managed solutions delivering AWS infrastructure and services to virtually any on-premises or edge location for a truly consistent hybrid experience .
AWS expanded its infrastructure footprint in Mexico again in 2023 with the launch of AWS Local Zones in Queretaro .
AWS Local Zones are a type of AWS infrastructure deployment that places compute , storage , database and other select services closer to large population , industry and IT centers , enabling customers to deliver applications that require single-digit millisecond latency to end users .
In 2023 , AWS also established an AWS Direct Connect location in Queretaro , allowing customers to establish private connectivity between AWS and their data center , office or colocation environment .
To support the growth in cloud adoption across Mexico , AWS continues to invest in upskilling students , local developers and technical professionals , nontechnical professionals , and the next generation of IT leaders in Mexico through offerings like AWS re / Start , AWS Academy , AWS Educate , and AWS Skill Builder .
These programs and learning centers help learners of all backgrounds and experiences prepare for careers in the cloud .
From college courses to full-time training programs to interactive , game-based learning content , AWS Training and Certification provides individuals with training in the ways they like to learn .
As part of the long-term commitment to Latin America , since 2017 AWS has trained over two million people across the region on cloud skills , including 400,000 people in Mexico .
additional local personnel to operate and support the new AWS Region in Mexico .
“ Amazon has demonstrated confidence in our country and this investment is the result of the close collaboration that they have built with the government of Mexico ,” said Emiliano Calderón , Head of National Digital Strategy for Mexico ’ s government .
“ This administration has promoted an open policy for all technology companies as a foundational tool for digital and financial inclusion – with the ultimate objective of bringing technology and innovation closer to the people .”
Mexican customers using AWS include Aeroméxico , Banco Santander Mexico , BBVA , Cinépolis , Kavak , Palace Resorts and Vector Casa de Bolsa .
Mexican public sector customers include Government of the State of Michoacán , Nacional Monte de Piedad and Tec de Monterrey .
Startups and small businesses , including Kueski , Rappi and SkyAlert , are building their businesses on AWS to rapidly scale nationally and around the world . p
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