Amazon Discontinues AWS Snowmobile Service

Amazon Web Services has ceased offering its Snowmobile data transfer service, citing advancements in more efficient and cost-effective data migration methods.

• AWS Snowmobile, introduced in 2016, was designed to physically transport large data volumes to cloud facilities.
• The service involved a 45-foot truck with 100 petabytes of storage, which has now been replaced by smaller, more efficient devices like Snowball Edge.
• Amazon cites the development of faster, cheaper data transfer alternatives as the primary reason for discontinuing Snowmobile.
• The discontinuation follows a series of cost-cutting measures and layoffs within Amazon, reflecting broader changes in the company's strategy.
• Despite its initial popularity, the Snowmobile was underutilized, leading to its phase-out in favor of more modern solutions.

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