AWS: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Oct 2023

Industry

LTTS to train , engineers on generative AI with AWS

Oct 31, 2023

IBM trains consultants on AWS genAI services

IBM announced an expansion of its relationship with Amazon Web Services AWS to help more mutual cl...

Industry

Oct 20, 2023

IBM trains consultants on AWS genAI services

AWS with ISRO to provide free training on cloud computing, AI, ML

Amazon Web Services AWS India Private Limited has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding w...

Industry

Sep 14, 2023

AWS with ISRO to provide free training on cloud computing, AI, ML

Govt. launches Skill India Digital to bring skilling initiatives together

To ensure that every Indian has access to quality skill development, relevant opportunities, and ent...

Industry

Sep 14, 2023

Govt. launches Skill India Digital to bring skilling initiatives together

Industry

MSDE SANKALP Programme to train 1500 aspirants in ‘cloud’ skills

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India), is providing ‘cloud’ skills training to 1,500 learners and connecting them to employment opportunities, under project AMBER. The initiative has been undertaken under the SANKALP programme of MSDE with a focus […]

Aug 30, 2023

Appointments

Microsoft appoints Puneet Chandok to lead India operations

Microsoft today announced Puneet Chandok’s appointment as Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia. Effective September 1, 2023, he will assume the operational responsibilities from Anant Maheshwari. Supported by a strong leadership team, Puneet will oversee the integration of Microsoft’s businesses across South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, further […]

Aug 1, 2023

CHRO Move

AWS India’s Sachi Krishana joins Vymo as CHRO

Vymo has appointed former Director- HR of AWS India, Sachi Krishana as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, she will lead the HR functions for the organization. She is a global HR Leader with 20 years of extensive experience across the US, Europe, and Indian markets. She brings a wealth of experience in […]

Jun 15, 2023

Industry

Amazon Web Services will support nearly 1,31,700 jobs annually

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced it plans to invest INR 1,05,600 crores (US $12.7 billion) into cloud infrastructure in India by 2030 to meet growing customer demand for cloud services in India. This investment is estimated to contribute INR 1,94,700 crores (US $23.3 billion) to India’s total gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. This planned […]

May 20, 2023

Industry

Amazon Web Services re/Start FREE training program for cloud careers

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, has introduced a re/Start workforce development training program. What is Amazon Web Services re/Start Training program? This program prepares individuals for careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers. A technology background is not required to apply. The program is free to the learner and focused […]

Feb 24, 2023

Industry

AWS launches infra region in Hyd, to support 48,000 full-time jobs

Amazon Web Services (AWS), part of Amazon.com Inc. company announced the launch of its second AWS infrastructure Region in India—the AWS Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Region. The developers, startups, entrepreneurs, and enterprises, as well as government, education, and nonprofit organizations will have greater choices for running their applications and serving end users from data centers located […]

Nov 22, 2022

News

Digital skills set to rise by 27.3 million over next year among Indian workers: Report

The number of Indian workers requiring digital skills for their jobs is set to rise by 27.3 million, representing seven per cent of India’s workforce, over the next year, as per a report. Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, has released its findings from a new research report that has revealed that digital skills […]

Mar 23, 2022

Coronavirus

Amazon begins on-site COVID-19 vaccinations for front-line employees

Amazon is rolling out on-site COVID-19 vaccination events for front-line employees, starting in Missouri, Nevada, and Kansas In a blog, Amazon said, “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our employees, partners, and customers have been our top priority. We built a COVID-19 testing program from scratch when the pandemic began, to ensure […]

Mar 27, 2021

Industry

TCS Launches Business Unit with Amazon Web Services

TCS Launches Business Unit with Amazon Web Services Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a new TCS AWS Business Unit (BU) to further deepen its long-standing relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This is a dedicated group within TCS that brings together the scale, technology expertise, and industry knowledge of the two companies to help enterprise […]

Feb 15, 2021

C-Suite Move

Google Cloud appoints Bikram Singh Bedi as MD for India operations

Google Cloud appoints Bikram Singh Bedi as Managing Director for India business Google Cloud on Thursday announced the appointment of Bikram Singh Bedi as the Managing Director for its India business. He succeeds Karan Bajwa, who was elevated as Vice President for Asia Pacific region last month. Bedi, a senior leader with over 26 years […]

Feb 5, 2021

C-Suite Move

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO; Andy Jassy named the new CEO Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO and become the company’s executive chairman later this year. The transition, slated for the third quarter, will make Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) founder Andy Jassy Amazon’s next chief executive officer. This, even as the e-commerce company reported its third consecutive […]

Feb 3, 2021

Partnership

Capgemini collaborates with AWS to extend its Digital Cloud Platform

Capgemini collaborates with AWS to extend its Digital Cloud Platform Capgemini has extended its Digital Cloud Platform for SAP® solutions with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reduce cost and remove the complexity for customers running their SAP implementations, enabling them to focus on their core business. Business processes implemented in SAP will be enhanced through AWS cloud […]

Dec 21, 2020