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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving (on Thursday) to all our U.S. readers! While the holiday week might be a bit quieter, there’s still plenty happening in the cloud world.

This week, we’re keeping it short and sweet with some must-read articles to keep you inspired and informed while you enjoy the holiday break.

Grab a cup of coffee (or pumpkin pie), and check out what’s been on our radar this week.

📰 Top Reads of the Week

1. AWS Job Opportunities: Careers with High Salaries 2025
Explore the in-demand AWS roles like solutions architect and DevOps engineer, and learn how certifications can boost your career and salary in the cloud computing industry.

2. AWS re:Invent Preview: What to Expect This Year
AWS re:Invent is just around the corner. This article covers the key themes expected this year, including AI advancements, (the re:Invent catalog lists over 500 generative AI-related sessions.) updates to compute and storage, and deeper dives into tech predictions in the coming year.

3. AWS vs. GCP vs. Azure: Which Cloud Platform is Best for Your Business?Compare AWS, GCP, and Azure based on key factors such as pricing, compliance, security, scalability, ease of use, and their specific benefits for startups. After you have gone through this article, you will have a clearer understanding of which cloud platform is the best fit for your business.

4. Kickstart Your AI Journey: Using Azure AI App Templates to Build AI Applications
Explore what Azure AI App Templates are, how students can use them, and why they’re a great starting point for building AI applications, even with minimal prior experience.

5. Best Practices for Using Azure AI Search for Natural Language to SQL Generation with Generative AI
Learn best practices for using Generative AI to convert natural language (NL) into SQL queries can simplify user interactions with complex databases.

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📚 In Case You Missed It

A quick roundup of recent content to revisit:

• Ernst & Young (EY) Hiring Drive: Over 5,000 Job Openings
EY is set to significantly expand its workforce, aiming to create over 5,000 job opportunities.

• AWS vs Azure vs GCP: Comparison of the Big Three
Hyperscalers are investing billions of dollars into artificial intelligence (AI) hoping to get a leg up on what’s expected to be the future driver of cloud infrastructure. Which of the big three has the early lead?

• Lessons from a CIO on Choosing the Right Cloud for the Job
In an exclusive interview, Prosenjit Sengupta, Group Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), shares insights on ITC's cloud journey, discussing the challenges, benefits, and best practices of leveraging Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

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🎉 Holiday Thoughts

As we reflect on this year, we’re grateful for the vibrant community of learners, developers, and architects who make the cloud journey exciting. Your curiosity and contributions inspire us daily.

Thank you for being part of this community. Happy Thanksgiving, and here’s to another week of innovation and growth! 🦃

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