Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that Experian, a global data and technology company, is embarking on the next phase of its cloud migration and has selected AWS as its preferred cloud. By leveraging AWS’s advanced cloud capabilities, Experian can provide faster, more scalable solutions that empower clients with deeper insights and more secure data services.
Experian’s cloud first strategy, in partnership with AWS, accelerates innovation by enhancing performance, scalability, and reliability, while enabling the company to better serve its clients with innovative products and solutions. By migrating off mainframe computers and moving multiple on-premises servers to the cloud, Experian is able to centralise its technology platforms in the cloud and use its data to drive deeper insights and predictive capabilities. Leveraging AWS’s robust infrastructure, Experian can quickly adapt to evolving client needs, ensuring secure and efficient data handling.
As part of this new 10-year strategic agreement, Experian has selected AWS as their strategic partner for generative artificial intelligence (AI), developing more than 100 generative AI use-cases. This collaboration will drive operational efficiency, democratise data technologies for employees, and develop new credit and financial analytics offerings. With the integration of generative AI, Experian is streamlining the complex process of database migrations, automating and optimising the transfer of vast datasets, reducing downtime, improving data accuracy, and further solidifying its position as a leader in the global data and technology industry.
“AWS is delighted to partner with Experian to unlock opportunities that drive innovation, increase agility, and accelerate their modernisation,” said Scott Mullins, Managing Director, Worldwide Financial Services at AWS. “As they build intelligent data platforms, develop cutting-edge applications with generative AI, and gain real-time insights, Experian is demonstrating how organisations can reinvent their operations while maintaining security, compliance, and resilience at scale.”
“Our expanded partnership with AWS is a pivotal step in Experian’s global innovation strategy, reinforcing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, scalable solutions that empower our clients,” said Ferdie Pieterse Chief Executive Officer (CEO), at Experian South Africa. “Even as South Africa’s cloud landscape evolves with multi-cloud strategies, our partnership with AWS marks a decisive step in accelerating innovation. Having our data and services in the cloud allows us to fast-track product development, leverage generative AI, and deliver real-time intelligence to our clients, here in South Africa and globally.”
By leveraging AWS’s robust security controls and advanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities, Experian can ensure the highest levels of data protection and regulatory compliance. Together, Experian and AWS are committed to creating transformative experiences that benefit both businesses and consumers, fostering growth, trust, and innovation across the digital landscape.
