Why are some of the AWS prefixed with Amazon and some with AWS?

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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

captn3m0 · Accepted Answer

Quoting from a SO answer[0]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.[0]: https://stackoverflow.com/a/33134738

nivertech · Answer

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15815226

Why are some of the AWS prefixed with Amazon and some with AWS?

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

Quoting from a SO answer[0]
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.
[0]: https://stackoverflow.com/a/33134738

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15815226