AWS Partner Network (APN) Blog
Tag: APN Programs
New-Look AWS Service Delivery Validation Checklists for APN Consulting Partners
To receive the AWS Service Delivery designation, organizations must undergo rigorous technical validation. They are also assessed on the security, performance, and reliability of their AWS solutions. To help APN Consulting Partners better understand this process and our validation requirements, we are releasing new versions of the AWS Service Delivery Validation Checklists. These outline for the customer case study and technical criteria needed to achieve the AWS Service Delivery designation.
Database Modernization Workshops Focus on Deep Dive Understanding of AWS Database Services
The APN Navigate specialization track for Database Services enables APN Partners to build a practice around AWS Database Services such as Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Aurora. AWS offers the broadest selection of purpose-built databases for all your application needs. Upon completing the APN Navigate for Database Services specialization track, APN Partners are eligible for a free Data Modernization Workshop.
Enhanced APN Solution Space Provides More Go-to-Market Benefits for AWS Competency Partners
Customers seeking to solve a business or technical problem on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud can now identify a consulting offer and engage with an AWS Competency Partner that has proven expertise solving that specific problem. AWS Solutions Consulting Offers give customers access to vetted architecture without requiring the in-house capacity to deploy, integrate, and in some cases manage the architecture themselves.
Why You Should Join the AWS Partner Network and AWS Competency Program: Insights from PGS Software
PGS Software is an IT service provider headquartered in Wroclaw, Poland, that works closely with AWS to help customers move existing applications to the cloud, transform legacy systems, and design innovative solutions. Diving deep into their own journey through the APN program, APN Ambassador Michał Brygidyn will discuss the benefits of being an APN Partner and achieving AWS Competencies. He also shares tips on how you, too, can achieve AWS Competencies and get the most out of your AWS partnership.
Say Hello to 60 New AWS Competency, Service Delivery, Service Ready, and MSP Partners Added in June
We are excited to highlight 60 APN Partners that received new designations in June for our global AWS Competency, AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP), AWS Service Delivery, and AWS Service Ready programs. These designations span workload, solution, and industry, and help AWS customers identify top APN Partners that can deliver on core business objectives. APN Partners are focused on your success, helping customers take full advantage of the business benefits AWS has to offer.
Congratulations to the APN Partners Completing Navigate Tracks in the Second Quarter of 2020
Please join us in congratulating the APN Partners completing Navigate tracks in the second quarter of 2020. These organizations have made the commitment to raising the bar for AWS customers by growing their cloud skills on AWS. Every APN Partner, regardless of tier, can participate in the APN Navigate program, where you’ll get access to business and technical resources that can transform your business and increase visibility with AWS.
How AWS Partners Can Engage with the AWS Direct Connect Partner Model
With AWS Direct Connect, the internet is bypassed entirely and customers get physical dedicated connectivity to AWS, allowing for a more consistent, predictable performance. Many customers rely on Direct Connect Partners to get access to Direct Connect connections so they can connect to AWS. These trusted AWS Partners have passed a technical validation for following AWS service best practices, and have proven success delivering AWS services like Direct Connect to customers.
How PGS Software Strengthens its Business with Exclusive Tools and Resources from APN Navigate
PGS Software’s deep relationship with AWS includes the APN Navigate program, which they are leveraging to further the organization’s ability to differentiate and meet customer needs. With prescriptive guidance from trusted AWS experts, APN Navigate provides a step-by-step path to help organizations build, market, sell, and specialize as an APN Partner. You’ll develop core GTM assets and prepare for APN Program designations that highlight your expertise.
How the AWS Competency Program Helps APN Partners Differentiate Their Business
AWS Competency Partners are uniquely positioned to help companies achieve key business objectives by leveraging the depth and breadth of AWS products and services. Validating organizations for their deep expertise and proven customer success, Competencies highlight APN Partners that can help customers take full advantage of the AWS platform. At AWS re:Invent 2019, we met up with APN Partners and asked them about their experience with the AWS Competency Program. Here’s what they had to say!
Say Hello to 86 New AWS Competency, Service Delivery, Service Ready, and MSP Partners Added in May
We are excited to highlight 86 APN Partners that received new designations in April for our global AWS Competency, AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP), AWS Service Delivery, and AWS Service Ready programs. These designations span workload, solution, and industry, and help AWS customers identify top APN Partners that can deliver on core business objectives. APN Partners are focused on your success, helping customers take full advantage of the business benefits AWS has to offer.