Amazon

• Trade name: Amazon
• Formerly: Cadabra, Inc
• Type: Public company
• Founded: July 5, 1994 in Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
• Founder: Jeff Bezos
• Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, and Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
• Area served: Worldwide
• Key people: Jeff Bezos (Chairman), Andy Jassy (President and CEO)
• Products: Echo, Fire Tablet, FireTV, Fire OS, Kindle
• Services: Amazon.com, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Appstore, Amazon Luna, Amazon Music, Amazon Pay, Amazon Prime, Amazon Prime Video, Twitch, Ring, Amazon Web Services
• Website: www.amazon.com

Amazon is a multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 as an online bookstore and has since evolved into one of the world's largest and most diverse e-commerce and cloud computing companies. Amazon is best known for its e-commerce platform, which offers a vast range of products, including books, electronics, clothing, home goods, and more. The company operates various online marketplaces worldwide, enabling third-party sellers to reach customers and sell their products through the Amazon platform.

AWS is Amazon's cloud computing division, offering a wide range of cloud services, including storage, computing power, database management, and artificial intelligence capabilities. AWS is a leading provider of cloud infrastructure and services, serving businesses and organizations of all sizes around the world. Amazon has developed and introduced various hardware devices and services. These include the Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, Echo smart speakers with the voice assistant Alexa, and the Ring line of home security products. These devices and services contribute to Amazon's ecosystem and enhance customer engagement.

Amazon has established an extensive logistics network to facilitate fast and efficient order fulfillment and delivery. This includes fulfillment centers, sorting centers, delivery stations, and a fleet of delivery vehicles. The company has also explored innovative delivery methods, such as Prime Air, a future delivery system that aims to use drones for faster deliveries.