Greg
@glsignal.bsky.social
Reposted by Greg
In short, the problem here is not that Signal ‘chose’ to run on AWS. The problem is the concentration of power in the infrastructure space that means there isn’t really another choice: the entire stack, practically speaking, is owned by 3-4 players. 11/
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In short, the problem here is not that Signal ‘chose’ to run on AWS. The problem is the concentration of power in the infrastructure space that means there isn’t really another choice: the entire stack, practically speaking, is owned by 3-4 players. 11/
Reposted by Greg
The question isn’t "why does Signal use AWS?" It’s to look at the infrastructural requirements of any global, real-time, mass comms platform and ask how it is that we got to a place where there’s no realistic alternative to AWS and the other hyperscalers. 3/
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The question isn’t "why does Signal use AWS?" It’s to look at the infrastructural requirements of any global, real-time, mass comms platform and ask how it is that we got to a place where there’s no realistic alternative to AWS and the other hyperscalers. 3/
Oh please do, if you have the chance - the way you describe the world is a privilege and delight to read
October 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Oh please do, if you have the chance - the way you describe the world is a privilege and delight to read
Good lord I miss having easy access to these.
October 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Good lord I miss having easy access to these.
Nice, yeah then you’re sweet. Enjoy the fruits of your labour! 🥒
September 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Nice, yeah then you’re sweet. Enjoy the fruits of your labour! 🥒