Why Teams Should Pick Amazon S3 Instead of Building Their Own Storage

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Why engineering teams keep getting burned by DIY storage Teams often start with a seemingly simple idea: store files in-house, keep costs low, and control every layer. That sounds reasonable for a prototype or proof of concept