Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been approved for use by NATO member nations when handling information under the ‘NATO Restricted’ (NR) designation.
The move means AWS is the first hyperscaler to have its cloud capabilities approved for mission-critical data at this level.
It will allow NATO members and industry partners to handle NR workloads in any AWS Region located in a member nation, according to the firm. AWS currently has 15 Regions in member states, with seven of these located in mainland Europe.
David Appel, acting vice president of worldwide public sector at AWS, said the first of its kind move is the “culmination of a sustained, multi-year effort” between the firm and defense partners.
“It reflects our commitment to helping defense, public sector, and NATO-affiliated customers and partners achieve their critical missions,” he said in a statement.
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