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  "description": "Amazon Lightsail is an easy-to-use virtual private server (VPS) that offers you everything needed to build an application or website, plus a cost-effective, monthly plan. It is part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform and is designed for users who need a simpler interface than the standard AWS EC2 console. The service provides bundled compute, storage, and networking capacity for a predictable price.",
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      "name": "Azure Synapse Analytics Lights"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T13:58:23.872+00:00",
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    "founded": "2016",
    "headquarters": "Seattle, Washington, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Subscription",
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    "target_markets": "Developers, small businesses, students, and WordPress site owners.",
    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
    "subcategory": "Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting"
  },
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}