AWS stands for Amazon Web Services, a platform of cloud-based services and solutions. It is a subsidiary of Amazon and offers computing power, an infrastructure for content storage and delivery, database storage, and other cloud computing services. You are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis, which means you only pay for the services you use and need. AWS is a solution that allows customers to have access to servers and computing power without having to maintain their own equipment. The platform is scalable, so it is accessible to individuals, small and large companies, and even government agencies. Computer and IT professionals can customize the platform for their employer or client.