> Basically the cloud for everyone but the tech companies
And most companies are not tech companies. This is something that tends to be lost in HN discussions (not saying that applies to you, specifically).
I've spent a lot of time in the Microsoft world. I worked for AWS as well. In general, Microsoft executes on platform and ecosystem in a way that works very well for a lot of customers. In general, AWS executes on products better, which tends to appeal more to those who are focused on technology, specifically.
And most companies are not tech companies. This is something that tends to be lost in HN discussions (not saying that applies to you, specifically).
I've spent a lot of time in the Microsoft world. I worked for AWS as well. In general, Microsoft executes on platform and ecosystem in a way that works very well for a lot of customers. In general, AWS executes on products better, which tends to appeal more to those who are focused on technology, specifically.