Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud computing platform offered by Amazon, providing a wide range of services including computing power, storage options, and networking capabilities. It enables businesses to scale and grow by leveraging resources such as virtual servers (EC2), managed databases (RDS), and storage solutions (S3). AWS operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model, allowing users to pay only for the resources they consume. With its global infrastructure and robust security features, AWS supports various applications and workloads across diverse industries.