So none of your requirements match up with AWS services. Of course it's not going to be a great match in that case, right? If you need 'some random compute and

So none of your requirements match up with AWS services. Of course it's not going to be a great match in that case, right? If you need 'some random compute and a bit of networking' then no, do not use AWS. Vendor neutrality isn't worth match to a business unless you are the EFF or intend to move vendors all day long. You don't need AWS or any other cloud for volume (traffic volume, that is), heck I'd say stay away from the clouds for volume since that is where the bulk of your money disappears anyway.