IHS Markit has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud infrastructure provider.
Under the agreement, IHS Markit will move the majority of its data processing infrastructure, corporate platforms, and end-user applications and services out of its data centres to AWS to accelerate innovation and improve resiliency. It will also migrate hundreds of additional applications over the next three years.
Additionally, IHS Markit will utilise AWS’ services such as machine learning, analytics, database, containers, serverless, storage, and security to drive innovation and deliver new solutions to its customers.
It will leverage VMware Cloud on AWS, enabling IHS Markit to use the same VMware technologies to manage its on-premises data centre environments and its AWS infrastructure.
Yaacov Mutnikas, chief technology officer and chief data scientist, IHS Markit, said: “Through the collaboration with AWS, we will be able to analyse global data faster, giving companies an integrated view into the global economy and sectors, and provide the next generation of innovative, customer-focused solutions.”
Mike Clayville, vice president, Worldwide Commercial Sales at AWS, added: “The breadth and depth of AWS’s portfolio, including our machine learning and analytics services, will enable IHS Markit to gain greater insights from data and expand their global reach by serving more clients worldwide. We look forward to helping IHS Markit on their digital transformation journey in the cloud as they innovate new services to further their industry leadership.”
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