Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a complete set of on-demand cloud services, as well as managed services for analytics, including big data stores, data warehousing, distributed analytics and business intelligence. Their flexible, open and secure environment gives organizations the ability to develop their own tools, install their own software, or use partner solutions.

Becoming a data-driven enterprise

Here are some ways to harness the power of data for advanced innovation and business agility:

1. Link a data-driven strategy to clear business outcomes
2. Start with high-ROI opportunities
3. Model the potential business value, so data is seen as a strategic asset
4. Empower the lines of business with actionable insights
5. Create a "data on cloud” strategy
6. Gain buy-in from business leaders 
7. Manage organization and culture change effectively

Learn about the opportunity to become data-driven

Companies should move quickly to assess their cloud and data analytics capabilities, and chart a course for transformation to a data-driven enterprise.