scale our Amazon WorkSpaces environment - in 1.5 weeks - from a steady-state of 25k running instances to a maximum capacity of near 300k running instances across 8 regions; this ensures that every Amazon employee has a dedicated, remotely-accessible corporate computer.” Andrew Blackard, Manager, Client Engineering, Amazon “With Amazon WorkSpaces, we can provide new workers with a Windows desktop and the applications they need within hours instead of days. Because Amazon WorkSpaces is cost effective and requires no upfront payment, we have been able to save 30 percent of our desktop operations costs and 70 percent on capital expenditure.” Leon Backbier, IT Manager - Edemol Shine Nederland “In the past, opening a new office required a significant IT capex investment and took three to six months of planning. With Amazon WorkSpaces, we are able to save money on capex, and we can open a new location in days. Amazon Web Services has helped us accelerate the pace of growth for our business.” Elly Krommidas, Managing Director - CMC Property Services