This document introduces Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its cloud computing offerings. It provides an overview of AWS services like Simple Storage Service (S3), Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Simple Queue Service (SQS), and others. It also shares examples of how customers like The New York Times, Washington Post, and Animoto have used AWS to scale their infrastructure and applications in a cost effective manner. The document concludes with information on getting started with AWS and accessing support resources.