Ask HN: Why are some of the AWS prefixed with Amazon and some with AWS?

3 pointssairamkunala6y ago2 comments

Does anyone know the reason for the prefixes in the AWS product names?

Almost 30% of the services are under 'A' when viewed in the AWS console's 'Services' > A-Z tab

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The pattern is that utility services are prefixed with AWS, while standalone services are prefixed by "Amazon".

Services prefixed with AWS typically use other services.

Not 100% accurate either, but only Amazon knows.

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