AWS unifies cloud storage with S3 files, bridging file systems, object storage

Amazon Web Services has introduced S3 Files, a feature that merges file system access with its cloud object storage service. The update allows applications to work with files and objects in a single environment, removing the need for separate storage systems. By simplifying data access and reducing duplication, AWS is addressing long-standing friction in cloud storage management as enterprises handle increasingly complex, data-intensive workloads.