Categories: Business

Amazon’s AWS Acquires Encrypted Messaging App Wickr

Amazon has acquired an American instant messaging app ‘Wickr’ to offer secure communications for businesses, government agencies, and individuals, who are moving to hybrid work environments, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It must be noted that Wickr offers the most secure, end-to-end encrypted, communication technology, with advanced security features, that are not available with traditional communications services across messaging, voice and video calling, file sharing, and collaboration.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

About Wickr app:

  • Wickr app has been acquired by Amazon.com Inc’s cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services (AWS), for an undisclosed amount.
  • Wickr is an encrypted messaging services, founded in 2012, and primarily used by government agencies in the United States.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Amazon CEO: Jeff Bezos (May 1996–5 Jul 2021);
  • Amazon Founded: 5 July 1994.

Find More Business News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Which Place is known as the Sandwich Capital of the World?

Sandwiches are one of the most popular foods in the world. They are simple, quick…

2 hours ago

Centre Appoints Rohit Jain as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India

The Government of India has appointed Rohit Jain as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve…

3 hours ago

Government Notifies New Citizenship Rules, Streamlines OCI and Application Processes

The Government of India has notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 and introduced the important…

4 hours ago

Reserve Bank of India Says 98.47% of ₹2,000 Notes Returned to Banking System

The Reserve Bank of India have announced that 98.47% of ₹2,000 Indian currency notes have…

4 hours ago

Which Indian City is known as the Samosa Capital of India?

India is famous for its tasty food and snacks. Every city has its own special…

5 hours ago

Om Birla Reconstitutes Parliamentary Committees for 2026–27: Full Details

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri. Om Birla has reconstituted the four major Parliamentary Committees for the…

5 hours ago