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Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud computing platform from Amazon.com, excitedly announced that the new Local Zone in Athens will be available starting in July. Already, several customers are taking advantage of its capabilities ahead of the official launch, using it for gaming and other applications that require low latency and data processing close to users.
AWS Local Zones are part of AWS’s cloud infrastructure that places critical operations near major urban areas. The new Athens Local Zone allows organizations to manage workloads within Greek borders, ensuring EU compliance for data storage and delivering response speeds that meet market demands.
Why local infrastructure is important
In the past, most workloads were run in AWS Regions, however, many businesses need their infrastructure close to end users. In particular, sectors such as financial services or healthcare need guarantees in the management of sensitive data. All businesses demand fast and reliable infrastructure, and the AWS Local Zone in Athens offers this necessary connection to AWS services.
This way, organizations can avoid the complexity of creating and managing their own IT infrastructure, while benefiting from the same security and stability that AWS Regions provide.
The Athens Local Zone also ensures response times in the single-digit milliseconds range for services serving users in the region, enhancing the capabilities of businesses aiming for digital innovation.
The support of the Greek government
The Greek government welcomes this technology investment, recognizing that AWS strengthens the country’s capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Mr. Konstantinos Hatzidakis, Deputy Prime Minister, stated that AWS’s decision to invest in Athens demonstrates its confidence in the Greek economy and its prospects. Current developments strengthen the country’s infrastructure and promote digital transformation, which will bring benefits to citizens and businesses.
The Minister of Digital Governance, Mr. Dimitris Papastergiou, emphasized the need for efficient and modern digital infrastructures, underlining the importance of collaborating with AWS to improve public services through advanced data and artificial intelligence tools.
How Greek companies benefit
AWS Local Zone will have a significant impact on critical sectors such as healthcare. For example, it enables the management of sensitive patient data and the provision of digital health services at speeds that meet the needs of citizens. The Minister of Health, Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, pointed out that the local infrastructure will accelerate the process of modernizing health services across the country.
This period is particularly critical for Greece, as the AWS Local Zone is part of a series of Amazon investments in the region, including innovative renewable energy projects that enhance the sustainability of the infrastructure network.
The time for innovation
Omilia’s platform, which offers AI services in 17 countries, is already benefiting from AWS’s presence. Mr. Marios Fakiolas, CTO of Omilia, highlighted the opportunities that the local infrastructure provides for the development and improvement of its programs in order to meet the needs of its customers internationally.
Furthermore, Profile Software and Skroutz , two leading companies in the Greek market, recognize the support that AWS Local Zone offers in serving their customers faster and more efficiently, which is key to their strategy.
Soon, organizations leveraging the new infrastructure will see significant benefits in speed and efficiency, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
In conclusion
The AWS Local Zone in Athens is an important step towards strengthening Greece's digital infrastructure, offering leading technology and innovation. Amazon's collaboration with Greek authorities and businesses can determine the future of the digital economy in the country. In view of the upcoming developments, businesses are called upon to prepare for digital transformation, making the most of the possibilities offered by cloud services.
The opinion of TechNoid.gr
AWS’s choice to invest in Athens is not only a significant financial move, but also a vote of confidence in the future of Greek technology. With the new infrastructure, businesses have the opportunity to modernize their processes, reducing their time and operating costs. We believe that this initiative will act as a catalyst for the development of more innovative services in the Greek market, as companies will be able to compete internationally with stronger support and technology. Awaiting the results of this collaboration, we will show the way towards a developed digital economy in our country.
