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An AWS-first framework for build vs buy decisions in startup data and AI platforms
This AWS-first framework guides startups in build vs. buy decisions for data and AI platforms by evaluating TCO, time to value, vendor lock-in, scalability, security, compliance, AWS services, funding, AI readiness, governance, and FinOps.
Alex Boardman
3 days ago4 min read
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Scalable data foundations on AWS: a pragmatic playbook for fast‑growing startups
This playbook guides fast-growing startups in building scalable, cost-effective, and compliant AWS data foundations, emphasizing architecture, governance, cost optimization, and AI readiness for future growth.
Alex Boardman
Apr 14 min read
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Startup-ready data platforms on AWS: the real build vs buy trade-offs
This guide clarifies AWS build vs buy trade-offs for startups, focusing on speed, cost, skills, compliance, and vendor lock-in to help align data platform choices with business goals and resources.
Alex Boardman
Mar 254 min read
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Startup data strategy on AWS: building a scalable foundation without over‑engineering
This guide outlines a lean, scalable AWS data strategy for startups, emphasizing simplicity, cost control, compliance, real-time processing, and readiness for AI to support growth without over-engineering.
Alex Boardman
Feb 274 min read
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