Since opening their Lima office in 2021, Aws The availability of services such as Amazon Connect, Amazon Outposts, and Amazon Direct Connect, as well as the launch of AWS Local Zones in Lima and the first Amazon CloudFront Edge location in Peru, have reduced latency for its users. Similarly, the company held its first AWS Cloud Experience, an event that brought together over 800 people to talk about the latest technology trends.
Seeking technological modernization PeruAmazon’s cloud service partners with companies and organizations such as Belcorp, Grupo Romero, Grupo Auna, Osinergmin, Sintad, Inaigem, and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, among others, to improve their operational efficiency and ensure security.
Carla Wong“We are deeply committed to Peru, focusing our efforts on four pillars: cybersecurity, digital transformation, education, and sustainability. Our goal is to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure, promote education and skills development, and foster innovation to drive economic growth,” said AWS Peru Country Manager, Alexandre Lassina. “We are committed to being a strategic partner in modernizing the country, supporting a more sustainable future, and ensuring that Peruvian businesses and communities can make the most of technology opportunities.”
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Moving to the cloud was once an option, now it’s a priority for businesses. Private and public sector companiesThis is thanks to advantages such as speed, scalability, cost savings, security, availability and flexibility.
study FTI Consulting It predicts that cloud adoption in Peru between 2023 and 2038 will generate, on average, each year during the period analyzed, $29.6 billion in additional production, $4.9 billion in labor income, and $2.7 billion in tax revenue. Similarly, it is expected that by 2038, the cloud will support more than $20 billion in Peruvian GDP and 1.7 million jobs.. In this sense, IDC recognizes AWS as the leader in the cloud market in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in Latin America (56.7%) and in Peru (49.2%).
The cloud not only includes storage and computing, but also becomes an enabling tool. Emerging Technologies Such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Generative AI, in particular, promises to transform the global economy and drive business innovation.
Examples of Peruvian companies Companies using AWS AI and machine learning include AUNA Group with its “home hospital” project for remote patient care via voice assistants, OSINERGMIN to streamline complaint response, and Belcorp, which developed a generative AI solution in the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center for product recommendations. DanaConnect also recently launched AI solutions including a generative AI chatbot to explain financial data to users.
In the public sector, AWS is advancing the development of smart cities through the use of SMART solutions: simple, scalable, accessible, repeatable, and technological. Juan Pablo Rincon“Citizen experience matters,” said AWS Public Sector Leader for North Latin America. “The public sector is in the midst of a transformation that relies not only on technological advances, but also on new ways of thinking and scalable solutions. “Citizens expect fast and personalized service like the one they receive on live streaming platforms.”
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the Infrastructure Designed to be the most flexible and secure environment, the company offers more than 300 services and features in security, compliance and governance, backed by 143 compliance certifications.
Its shared responsibility policy ensures that AWS handles Cloud Securitywhile customers are responsible for the security of their data. Palo Alto Networks in Peru recently announced the use of AWS Local Regions in Lima to improve data protection through Prisma Access, providing lower latency and greater security for businesses.
“At AWS, we firmly believe that education is key to economic and social development. We are committed to bridging the technology gap, and addressing the talent shortage is a priority,” said Wong. “Additionally, at AWS, we see talent generation through an inclusive lens because we recognize that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger, more innovative, and more creative.” Regionally, 65% of large companies in Latin America struggle to recruit and retain professionals, with an estimated gap of 2.5 million professionals by 2026.
To address these challenges, in December 2020, AWS committed to investing hundreds of millions of dollars to provide free cloud computing skills training to 29 million people around the world through the end of 2025. Recently, the company announced that it had exceeded that goal by training more than 31 million people for free, a year ahead of schedule..
In Peru, AWS has implemented several notable initiatives. AWS Academy It has been adopted by institutions such as the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, where it has trained more than 1,400 students. It has also worked with the Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation of PCM to offer free courses from AWS Educate on the National Digital Talent Platform and the AWS DigiTech program, launched in April 2023, has trained 364 public officials from 134 entities in Peru.
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