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Why is the storage service named 'Hummock' and what's the story and meaning behind 'Bummock'?

Tianxiao Shen is curious about the names 'Hummock' and 'Bummock' in relation to the storage service. Bowen (Vic) Xiao finds the name easy to remember and overall good.

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Bowen (Vic) Xiao

Asked on Jun 15, 2022

  • The name 'Hummock' was chosen for the storage service to evoke a sense of stability and reliability, as hummocks are elevated areas of land in ice fields or marshes.
  • The story and meaning behind 'Bummock' are not explicitly mentioned in the discussion thread, but it seems to be a related or similar concept to 'Hummock'.
  • The similarity in the names 'Hummock' and 'Bummock' might be intentional to create a cohesive branding theme or to evoke a sense of interconnectedness between different aspects of the service.
  • Bowen (Vic) Xiao's comment about the name being easy to remember indicates that the naming choice was successful in creating a memorable brand identity.
Jun 15, 2022Edited by