Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, announced on Monday its plan to invest $10 billion to expand its cloud infrastructure in the United States over the next five years. This major investment will fund the construction of new data centers, bolster cybersecurity measures, and support innovation in artificial intelligence and machine learning services.
The company said it would focus heavily on building out its infrastructure in Oregon and Ohio, where demand for cloud computing has surged due to the growing reliance on digital services by businesses and government agencies. The move comes at a time when AWS is facing increasing competition from Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, both of which have announced their own multibillion-dollar U.S. expansions in recent months.
Amazon’s investment is expected to create over 3,000 full-time jobs in engineering, operations, and data center management. Local officials praised the announcement, with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek calling it “a powerful commitment to long-term growth, digital innovation, and high-paying tech jobs in our region.”
This latest infrastructure expansion is part of a broader strategy by Amazon to maintain its leadership in the global cloud services market. AWS accounted for nearly 16% of Amazon’s total revenue in Q1 2025 but made up more than 60% of its operating income, making it one of the most profitable segments of the company.
Industry analysts note that the investment not only highlights the growing demand for cloud services in the U.S. but also reflects increasing government scrutiny over data privacy and the need to ensure data remains stored within national borders. With new data centers in multiple regions, Amazon can offer its clients more localized and resilient services.
The company has not disclosed the specific sites for all planned facilities but said initial construction in Oregon would begin later this year.