AWS, the cloud technology service of e-commerce giant Amazon, has launched a new "out-of-the-box" service that can support the blockchain network of Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric protocols.

AWS evangelist Jeff Barr wrote in a blog post,Amazon's latest "templates" allow customers to spin up an Ethereum public and private chain, or a Hyperledger Fabric private network, in minutes, with just a few clicks.

Jeff Barr went on to explain:

"These templates create and configure all the AWS resources needed to help you work in a powerful and scalable way."

Additionally, Amazon provided detailed instructions on setting up an Ethereum template that can support mining.Additionally, Amazon launched a parody of the EthStats page, which offers a range of network metrics and an EthExplorer tool that the company can display transactions and smart contracts entering the ledger.

AWS is one of Amazon's fastest-growing businesses, with sales up 55% in 2016 and 43% in 2017. AWS now competes fiercely with cloud computing services from other tech giants, including Microsoft Azure, which in 2015 partnered with ethereum startup COnsenSys to provide blockchain services to customers. Additionally, Google is also developing blockchain solutions for its cloud computing business, according to Bloomberg.

In 2016, AWS announced that it would start working with blockchain startups to provide professional technical support and infrastructure for enterprise customers. Amazon has stated:

"Distributed ledgers are at the forefront of technological innovation in today's financial services space. AWS is working with financial institutions and blockchain providers to drive innovation and facilitate the smooth adoption of blockchain technology."