Assignment
Course Title: Advance Cloud Computing
Course Code: CSE-5103
Submitted by
Ronak Karmakar
M250105001
Batch-17
Submitted to
Dr Md Abu Layek
Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Comparative Analysis of Domestic and International
Cloud Service Providers
Introduction-
Cloud computing has moved beyond a future idea and now forms the essential foundation for
digital changes happening in all industries. This document provides a comprehensive, point-
by-point comparison of three cloud service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS),
Microsoft Azure, and CloudWell Limited (Bangladesh). The comparison will focus on the
services they offer, the markets they serve, and their competitive advantages, highlighting the
scalable infrastructure, real-time data processing, cost-effective computing, and enhanced
business agility that cloud computing enables.
1. Amazon Web Service (AWS)-
Parent company: Amazon.com, Inc.
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, USA
Market Reach: Active in 190+ countries with over 100 availability zones.
Types of services provided by AWS:
Compute Services: Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud), AWS Lambda (server
less), Elastic Beanstalk.
Storage: Amazon S3, Glacier (cold storage), Elastic Block Store (EBS).
Databases: Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, Redshift (for analytics).
Networking and CDN: Amazon VPC, Route 53, Cloud Front.
Security and Identity: AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management), AWS Shield,
WAF.
AI/ML services: Amazon SageMaker, Polly, Lex, Recognition.
Developer tools: AWS Code Pipeline, Cloud9 IDE, CodeDeploy.
Monitoring and Logging: Amazon Cloud Watch, AWS X-Ray.
Business applications: Amazon Work Docs, Work Spaces, Chime.
Customer Base:
Used by startups, SMEs, large enterprises, and government organizations.
Major clients: Samsung, Netflix, NASA, Airbnb.
Unique Advantages:
First-mover advantage with highly mature offerings.
Vast range of services covering nearly every usecase.
Excellent scalability and global performance.
Strong security framework meeting HIPAA, ISO, and GDPR compliance.
2. Microsoft Azure-
Parent company: Microsoft Corporation.
Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, USA
Global presence: Available in 60+ regions globally.
Types of services provided by Azure:
Compute Services: Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions (server less), App
Service.
Storage: Blob Storage, Azure Files, Disk Storage.
Databases: Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL/MySQL managed
instances.
AI/ML services: Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services.
DevOps tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions (integrated), Azure Repos.
Analytics: Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, HD Insight.
Networking: Azure Virtual Network, Load Balancer, Azure DNS.
Security and Identity: Azure Active Directory, Security Center, Key Vault.
Hybrid solutions: Azure Arc, Azure Stack (on-prem cloud).
Customer Base:
Favored by enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and government
organizations.
Major clients: Adobe, UK Ministry of Defense, Ford Motors, Accenture.
Unique Advantages:
Deep integration with Microsoft software ecosystem (Windows, Office, SharePoint).
Powerful hybrid cloud infrastructure.
High compatibility with on-prem systems.
Strong developer ecosystem and tooling.
3. CloudWell Limited-
Parent company: CloudWell Limited.
Headquarters: Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Market Reach: Operates primarily in Bangladesh and South Asia.
Types of services provided by CloudWell:
Cloud hosting: Shared hosting, VPS hosting, private cloud environments.
Productivity suites: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 integration.
Web services: Domain registration, website design & development, SSL certificates.
Business Software: Customized ERP and CRM for local businesses.
Data security: Basic DDoS protection, firewalls, data backup.
Cloud backup and Disaster recovery: Automated backup, failover systems.
Training and It support: Local onboarding, cloud migration support.
Customer Base:
Ideal for SMEs, startups, NGOs, universities, healthcare and government portals.
Major clients: Public universities, local hospitals, microfinance institutions.
Unique Advantages:
Affordable pricing tailored to local currency and SME budgets.
Culturally aware customer service and training support.
Locally hosted data centers meet Bangladeshi compliance requirements.
Faster service response time within the region.
Use Case Highlights-
AWS: Perfectly suited for demanding, scalable applications such as video streaming
services (like Netflix), global e-commerce platforms (like Amazon), and sophisticated
AI applications.
Azure: An excellent choice for organizations that already utilize Microsoft products
or for public sector entities requiring secure, hybrid deployment options.
CloudWell: Provides a good option for educational platforms, micro and small
businesses, non-governmental organizations, and customers who value local
compliance and cost-effectiveness.
Future outlook of Cloud Services-
Edge computing Growth: All three providers are increasingly adopting edge
processing to support IoT and real-time applications. AWS offers its AWS IoT
Greengrass service, Azure provides Azure IoT Edge, and CloudWell is currently
investigating lightweight edge integration solutions.
AI Integration: Both AWS and Azure are expected to continue significant
investments in generative AI and automation technologies. In contrast, CloudWell
might pursue partnerships with international companies to incorporate fundamental
AI functionalities for its local customer base.
Green Cloud: Sustainability is increasingly important, with Microsoft pledging to
become carbon negative by 2030, AWS expanding its renewable energy initiatives,
and CloudWell promoting energy-efficient data center practices.
Digital Inclusion: Regional providers such as CloudWell will contribute to the
democratization of digital infrastructure by empowering smaller organizations to
compete and innovate using cloud technologies.
Conclusion-
Global giants AWS and Azure offer unmatched scale, but local providers like CloudWell are
crucial for accessible, affordable, and compliant cloud in smaller markets. Businesses should
assess their needs—financial, regulatory, and cultural—to choose the right provider, perhaps
combining global and local options.
