PRESENTING: 10 tech companies helping to keep Amazon Web Services cloud costs under control

Amazon Web Services offers computing power and storage across the globe. But without centralized management, businesses can quickly find themselves running up big bills or creating “cloud sprawl.” The pandemic, with companies relying on remote operations served up by the cloud, has exacerbated these issues. 

Cloud consultancies exist to help AWS users avoid such pitfalls. They specialize in helping businesses minimize scope creep in their deployments and right-size their cloud usage while also plugging security holes and improving performance. Their clients come out on the other side having saved as much as 30% up to even 60% on their AWS instances, these companies reported. 

Here are 10 tech companies helping keep costs under control, and the VCs funding them.

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Covid care home outbreak kills 10 people as 68 test positive

A cluster of coronavirus cases at a Fife care home has left 10 people dead, authorities have said.

A total of 25 residents and 43 members of staff at Mossview Care Home in Lochgelly have tested positive for the virus so far.

In a statement today, NHS Fife said it worked closely with the council to handle the outbreak and prevent any further spread.

The care home was closed to new admissions and has since reopened, as it is now 14 days since the last positive test.

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Leeds weather chaos as Storm Darcy hits: Walls in danger of collapsing as street submerged

Storm Darcy causes flooding in Drighlington

Downpours of rain have flooded Drighlington street in Leeds. The flooding has led to the walls of local houses being on the verge of collapse. Emergency services have arrived in the street to rescue residents.

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Mahmoud Hussein: Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist after four years, his lawyer says

Egypt has freed the Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein after four years in pre-trial detention, his brother and lawyer have said.

Mr Hussein, who was arrested in December 2016, was being held on charges of spreading false news, joining a banned group and receiving foreign funds.

Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist after four years in pre-trial detention

CAIRO (REUTERS) – Egyptian authorities on Saturday (Feb 6) released Mahmoud Hussein, an Egyptian journalist working for Qatar’s Al Jazeera television network who had been held in pre-trial detention for more than four years, his brother and lawyer told Reuters.

Hussein, who was detained in December 2016, was being held on charges of spreading false news, joining a banned group and receiving foreign funds.

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Biden says $15 minimum wage likely won't 'survive' in COVID relief package, is prepared to put forth stand-alone bill

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President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."

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COVID-19: More than 11.4 million have now had first vaccine dose as UK reports another 828 deaths

A total of 11,465,210 people have received a first vaccine as the UK has reported another 828 deaths associated with the virus.

The number of deaths is down from the 1,014 reported on Friday, and comes after another 18,262 cases were reported on Saturday, latest government figures show.

The latest number of cases is also lower than the 20,634 confirmed on Thursday.

Herald morning quiz: February 7

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Covid-19 Worldwide Pandemic Could Last Seven More Years – Bloomberg Report

Because of the slow and disjointed rollout of vaccinations, the Covid-19 pandemic could last seven more years if distribution continues at its current rate.

A gloomy calculation from Bloomberg shows it could take most of a decade using two-dose vaccines for herd immunity to be reached. Previously calculations by White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci claimed 70-85 percent of the population will need the vaccine in order to achieve herd immunity.

Currently, the US is on track for that mark to be reached by 2022, but serious distribution complications and lack of vaccines in other countries are far from that figure.

Bloomberg says Western and wealthier countries are reaching 75% coverage, but others are far behind. Israel will hit 75% coverage by spring. But Portugal could take four years to reach that mark, China seven year, and Canada almost ten years at the current distribution pace.

The media outlet admits that its calculations are based on current conditions and could adjust as distribution lines improve. Canada, for one example, has faced delays in shipments, but has huge backorders for supplies that could speed up its time line.

Bloomberg also noted production is just beginning in manufacturing hubs, and only a third of countries have vaccine campaigns.

The calculations are based on two doses for full vaccination. Johnson & Johnson is rolling out a one-dose vaccine, which can cut times.

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