Amazon's massive global footprint is anchored by three primary business segments: 1. E-Commerce & Logistics
Bolstered by Amazon Prime, a powerhouse subscription service with over paying for free shipping and digital streaming. 2. Amazon Web Services (AWS)
In the earliest days of operation in a Bellevue, Washington garage, a physical bell would ring in the office every time someone made a purchase. It was quickly disconnected when orders flooded in too fast.
This cloud computing division is highly comprehensive, featuring more than globally.
It acts as the "invisible backbone" for massive corporate clients, startups, and government agencies alike.
Jeff Bezos originally wanted to name the company "Cadabra" (short for abracadabra). He abandoned it after his lawyer pointed out that people often misheard it as "cadaver".