APN Technology Partners provide software solutions that are either hosted on, or integrated with, the AWS platform. Technology Partners include Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), SaaS, PaaS, developer tools, management and security vendors.
As an APN Technology Partner you will gain access to a variety of tools, training, and support that can enable you to more efficiently build your solutions on AWS.
APN Technology Partners can achieve one of three performance tiers based on product status, customer engagements, and overall business investment on AWS. These tiers are: Registered, Standard, and Advanced. By increasing your firm's level of AWS expertise, you can advance through APN's tiers to receive additional benefits.
-
Partner Benefits
Benefits Registered Standard Advanced
MARKETING & PROMOTION
Access to AWS Grid
Access to AWS Syndicated Marketing
Use of APN Logo
Company Profile in the AWS Partner Directory Featured Listing in the AWS Partner Directory Eligible for AWS-Written Case Study Featuring Partner Priority Access to Conduct AWS Customer-Facing Webinars APN PROGRAMS Eligible to Apply for APN FastTrack
- AWS Training Subsidies & Enablement Tools
- Access to Free AWS Usage Credits for Development & Proof-of-Concepts
- Market Development Funding
Eligible to Apply for Acceleration Funding Program
- AWS Training Subsidies & Enablement Tools
- Access to Free AWS Usage Credits for Development
- Expanded Proof-of-Concepts Funding
- Expanded Market Development Funding
Eligible for AWS SaaS Partner Program
Eligible for the APN Competency Program TECHNICAL, DEVELOPMENT, & TRAINING
Access to APN Partner Webinars & Webinar Library Free Online Training & Accreditations 20% Discount on Instructor-Led AWS Training $2,500 in Free AWS Usage Credits Eligible for Free AWS Usage Credits for Development
Access to NDA Roadmap Webinars AWS Partner Educate Training BUSINESS ENABLEMENT
Access to the APN Portal
Access to AWS Business and Technical Content & Documentation
Access to the Customer Opportunity Registration Tool AWS Test Drive Access & Program Credits Eligible for AWS Funding for Customer Proof-of-Concepts Eligible for Demand Generation Campaigns Some APN Benefits are subject to additional requirements, Terms and Conditions as described in the APN Portal. All APN Benefits are provided on a yearly basis based on the APN Partner’s eligibility for each benefit and may not be available in all geographies and markets.
-
Partner Requirements
Requirements Standard
Advanced
APN Program Fee $2,500/year $2,500/year Products in General Availability on AWS Yes
Yes
AWS Public or Private Customer References 2
6
AWS Public Customer References 6 AWS Support Level
Developer+
Business+
Validated Support Statement for AWS on Partner’s Website Yes
Pass AWS Technical Review (*Details Below)
Yes
Partner Practice Plan Yes
Business Enablement Documentation Yes
Dedicated Partner Alliance Manager for AWS
Yes
Detailed Terms and Conditions for the Requirements are available through the APN Portal. Acceptance into APN Tiers is at the sole discretion of AWS. APN Partners currently in APN Tiers must comply with the above requirements by December 31, 2015 to remain in current Tier.
Whether you're a new APN Partner in the emerging stages of building a business on AWS, or a more established APN Partner seeking to deepen your relationship with AWS, the APN can help your firm succeed on AWS. Follow the steps below to get started today.
- APN Technology Partner Registration: Register your firm at no cost via the APN Technology Partner Registration
- Log in to the APN Portal: Once registered, your firm will receive an email with your APN Portal login credentials and temporary password. Using those credentials, login to the APN Portal
- Add Portal Users: To add APN Portal users from your firm, send the APN Portal Self-Registration link to activate their logins
- Update Partner Scorecard: Track your firm’s AWS success (customer wins, products, etc.) via your Partner Scorecard in the APN Portal
If your firm is already a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN), use the links below to access the APN Portal:
Have Additional Questions? Search the APN Knowledge Base
APN Partners are encouraged to take advantage of our training and enablement tools designed to help them grow their AWS practice.
- Earn APN Partner Accreditations: APN offers partners e-learning courses to help technical and business individuals to deepen their knowledge of AWS services. Accreditation courses are available online at no cost via the APN Portal.
- Earn AWS Certifications: Get validation for your proven experience with AWS. AWS Certifications recognize IT professionals who demonstrate the skills and technical knowledge necessary for designing, deploying, and managing applications on AWS. We offer certification across technical roles and levels of proficiency, learn more by visiting the AWS Certification site.
- AWS Syndicated Marketing: Showcase AWS on your own website and generate leads through a custom embedded web page. Learn more about how the AWS Syndicated Marketing platform can automatically update your website content.
- APN Partner Webinars: Take advantage of webinars focused on educating and enabling partners on technical, marketing, and business topics. Register and learn more here.
- Download Partner Content: Search from a repository of partner-focused technical and business content designed to support your firm in building its AWS practice, such as technical whitepapers, reference architectures, and current presentations. Log in to the APN Portal to download content at any time.
- Sign up for AWS Support: AWS recommends that all APN Partners have at least baseline technical support from AWS in order to serve their end customers on AWS. To select an AWS Support plan to best fit your firm’s needs, please review Support Plans and pricing here.
Once your firm meets APN’s Standard Tier requirements, apply to upgrade to receive additional APN benefits. APN Partners interested in upgrading their membership can submit their application by following the below steps:
- Step #1: Log in to the APN Portal
- Step #2: Click on "View Partner Scorecard" from left navigation
- Step #3: Submit APN compliance details
- Step #4: Click "Apply to Upgrade"
Advanced Technology Partners
1. Must comply with AWS Security Best Practices (Details Below)
2. Submit Architectural Diagram of AWS-Based Solution to your AWS Partner Manager
3. AWS will Review & Approve
*AWS Security Best Practices for APN Partners
Advanced Technology Partners must adhere to the following best practices to secure all AWS accounts that they manage:
- Account Root Credentials: Must have multifactor authentication on the root account credentials. Must also delete and disable all root API keys.
- AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM): Must use IAM for user access. Must enable the IAM Password policy minimum of 8-character password.
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for privileged IAM
- Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC): Must use AWS VPC on all accounts.
- AWS CloudTrail: Must be enabled in all accounts.
- Restricted Administrative Access: Security groups for administrative access via RDP or SSH must be restricted to the client’s corporate network and not open to the internet, such as ports 22 and 3389.
For information on deploying these best practices, see AWS Security Best Practices Whitepaper.
