Amazon

Overview

Amazon is a multinational technology company founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, originally starting as an online bookstore. It has grown into one of the largest e-commerce platforms globally, offering a wide range of products including electronics, apparel, home goods, and more. Headquartered near Seattle, Amazon has a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion as of 2023.

The company operates a vast online marketplace that serves consumers worldwide and supports third-party sellers through its Fulfillment by Amazon program. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides cloud computing solutions, including data storage and computing power, establishing Amazon as a leader in cloud infrastructure. Additionally, Amazon offers digital streaming services like Amazon Music and Amazon Video, and develops consumer electronics such as the Kindle and Alexa. With an extensive logistics network, Amazon optimizes delivery speed and inventory management, catering to a diverse customer base that includes individual consumers, small businesses, and large enterprises.

Basic Information

Industry	information technology & services
Founded	1994
Revenue	$650.3B
Headquarters	2127 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, United States
Alexa Ranking	18

Contact Details

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

Ecommerce
Retail
Operations
Online retail
Cloud computing
Customer experience
Digital content & streaming
Voice assistant technology
Consumer electronics
Cloud-based AI services
Logistics network
Digital media distribution
AI-powered services
Content personalization
Smart home products
Fulfillment centers
Interactive entertainment
Digital media streaming
Prime membership
Cloud infrastructure for enterprises
Device ecosystem
Smart home ecosystem
Digital content analytics
Streaming services
Digital payments
Supply chain management
Customer service
Renewable energy
Gaming
Advertising
Innovation

Technologies Used

Adobe Marketing Cloud
Adobe Media Optimizer
Amazon AWS
Amazon Associates
Amazon Payments
Amazon SES
Apache
Bootstrap Framework
Content.ad
Google Play
Google Tag Manager
Marketo
Mobile Friendly
Omniture (Adobe)
Pardot
Qualtrics
React
Route 53
Salesforce
Sizmek (MediaMind)
VueJS
Wistia
YouTube
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