Cloud wars: Former Amazon Web Services leader Charlie Bell reportedly joins rival Microsoft

Amazon senior cloud exec Charlie Bell is leaving the company after more than 23 years

Charlie Bell (LinkedIn Photo) Long-time Amazon Web Services boss Charlie Bell has reportedly taken a job at Microsoft. Bell, a member of Amazon’s senior leadership team and long-time lynchpin of the company’s cloud business, left the Seattle company this month after more than 23 years. Business Insider reported Wednesday that Bell was joining Microsoft. The … Read more

The Tech Cold War’s ‘Most Complicated Machine’ That’s Out of China’s Reach

The Tech Cold War’s ‘Most Complicated Machine’ That’s Out of China’s Reach

SAN FRANCISCO – President Biden and many Washington lawmakers are currently concerned about computer chips and China’s ambitions with basic technology. But a huge machine that was sold by a Dutch company has turned out to be an important lever for politics – and shows how unrealistic a country’s hopes for building a completely self-sufficient … Read more

Tech meme wars: Shopify takes a shot at Amazon over alleged copycat products

Tech meme wars: Shopify takes a shot at Amazon over alleged copycat products

GeekWire illustration. The battle between Amazon and Shopify is a little juicier now. Shopify’s cheeky social media team – or, if you will, SaaSy – fired up some pointy tweets this week asking Amazon in subtle and not-so-subtle ways to supposedly make copycat products. The tweets appear to be in response to a video posted … Read more