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224 New AWS Partners Just Earned Their Stripes

January 2025 just became a milestone month for the AWS Partner Network. A wave of 224 organizations earned their AWS certifications by proving their expertise through rigorous technical validation and real customer success stories. Think of it as the difference between claiming you can cook and actually running a Michelin-starred restaurant.  When you partner with an AWS-certified organization, you’re working with teams that have been independently validated by AWS engineers and have demonstrated measurable results in the real world.

 

Understanding AWS Partner Specializations

Each specialization represents a distinct level of expertise, validated through different lenses. Here’s what separates the contenders from the champions:

AWS Competency Program

The gold standard. These partners have mastered specific industries, use cases, or workloads. They’ve proven their expertise through customer success stories, technical assessments, and architecture reviews. It’s like having a specialist surgeon instead of a general practitioner.

AWS Service Delivery Program

Deep-dive specialists who live and breathe specific AWS services. Their architectures have been scrutinized by AWS Solutions Architects, their documentation reviewed, and their customer implementations validated. When you need an expert, you need these folks.

AWS Service Ready Program

Software products that integrate seamlessly with AWS services not just “compatible,” but validated by AWS technical teams to follow best practices. Think of it as the difference between a universal remote that “works” and one that’s actually designed for your TV.

AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program

The full-service experts who guide you through every stage of your cloud journey. They undergo extensive independent audits annually. These are the partners who can take you from “should we cloud?” to “look at our optimized infrastructure.”

 

Key Highlights from January Additions

 

AI and Generative AI Leadership

The AI revolution is being built by certified experts. Over 30 organizations just achieved AWS AI Competency status, making this the largest category in January’s cohort.  These specialists are adapted to their respective fields and are equipped with valuable skills:

  • Generative AI Consulting Services: Custom AI solutions designed for your specific business challenges, not generic implementations
  • Agentic AI Consulting Services: Autonomous AI systems that take action based on context and goals
  • Generative AI Applications: Production-ready tools that leverage cutting-edge AI models
  • AI Infrastructure and Data: The robust foundation that makes AI scale reliably and cost-effectively

 

Cloud Operations and DevOps

Innovation requires a solid foundation. These partners ensure your cloud infrastructure is secure, compliant, and optimized so you’re not rushing just to keep the lights running.

Cloud Operations Excellence

  • Cloud Financial Management: Optimize costs without sacrificing performance
  • Cloud Governance: Policies that protect without paralyzing
  • Compliance & Auditing: Meet regulatory requirements with confidence
  • Monitoring & Observability: Know what’s happening before it becomes a problem

DevOps Mastery

  • Consulting Services: Strategic guidance for modern development practices
  • DevSecOps: Security integrated into every stage of development
  • CI/CD Automation: Deploy faster with fewer errors
  • Infrastructure as Code: Repeatable, version-controlled infrastructure

 

Industry-Specific Expertise

Generic cloud advice falls flat when you’re dealing with industry-specific regulations, workflows, and challenges. These partners speak your language and understand your unique requirements and regulations, regardless of industry.  Financial Services partners navigate complex regulatory landscapes while building modern, scalable platforms. Government partners deliver citizen services with security and compliance as foundational requirements. Healthcare partners handle sensitive patient data with architectures designed for HIPAA compliance from day one.

 

Service Delivery Expansion

Need expertise in a specific AWS service? These partners have been validated by AWS technical teams for their deep knowledge and proven implementations:

  • Amazon ECS and EKS: Container orchestration experts who architect scalable microservices
  • Amazon RDS and Aurora: Database specialists who optimize for performance, reliability, and cost
  • AWS Lambda: Serverless computing experts who build event-driven architectures
  • Amazon CloudFront: Content delivery specialists who optimize global performance
  • AWS WAF: Security experts who protect applications from evolving threats
  • AWS Control Tower: Multi-account governance specialists who manage complexity at scale

 

Global Reach

The cloud knows no borders, and neither does expertise. These new partners represent diverse geographic regions, bringing local knowledge with global capabilities.

Whether you’re operating in Seattle, Singapore, São Paulo, or Stockholm, there’s a certified partner who understands your market dynamics, regulatory environment, and business culture.

 

New Managed Service Providers

Seven organizations just achieved AWS MSP designation that requires extensive independent audits of both business health and technical capabilities. These partners provide comprehensive managed services across the entire cloud lifecycle:

  • Escala24X7 (LATAM)
  • FCN (NAMER)
  • Futran Solutions (NAMER)
  • InfusionPoints (NAMER)
  • Innovative Solutions (NAMER)
  • Lentech (NAMER)
  • Mantalus (APAC)

 

Security and Compliance Focus

In today’s threat landscape, security isn’t optionalit’s foundational. Multiple partners achieved specializations in critical security domains:

  • AWS Security Competency: Experts in Identity and Access Management and Infrastructure Protection
  • MSSP Services Competency: Managed security services for infrastructure and workload protection
  • Digital Sovereignty Competency: Ensuring data residency and compliance for regulated industries
  • AWS WAF Specializations: Both Service Delivery and Service Ready designations for web application protection

 

Looking Ahead: 2026 and Beyond

AWS continues to evolve the partner experience, focusing on what matters most: your success and profitability.

  • Aligned Programs and Incentives: Structured around AWS services and partner business modelsbusiness outcomes, technology solutions, managed services, and resell
  • Prescriptive Guidance: Clear, actionable pathways tailored to your specific needs and goals
  • Partner Profitability Focus: AWS’s number one goal is ensuring partners thrive while delivering customer value
  • Enhanced AWS Marketplace Integration: Streamlined routes to market for faster, more efficient deal cycles
About the AWS Partner Network: The APN is a global community of over 130,000 partners from more than 200 countries. Together, partners and AWS leverage cutting-edge technologies, proven expertise, and comprehensive tools to build innovative solutions and deliver exceptional value to customers worldwide. Approximately 70% of APN partners are headquartered outside the United States, making this truly a global ecosystem.

When you choose an AWS-certified partner, you’re not just hiring a vendor.  You’re gaining a partner who’s been rigorously vetted, independently validated, and proven to deliver results. These 224 new additions represent the next generation of cloud excellence, ready to help you navigate your cloud journey with confidence. These partners bring proven expertise, validated methodologies, and deep AWS knowledge. They’re ready to accelerate your cloud transformation.