December 4, 2020

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AWS adds a Would you like services with that? option to its software Marketplace

AWS adds a Would you like services with that? option to its software Marketplace

Services spend lands on your AWS bill. Is that enough to get you buying with a click? Amazon Web Services has added the chance to purchase third-party professional services to its online software Marketplace.…

Date: 2020-12-04

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