For partners who have particular expertise in building SaaS solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, end-users can now more easily locate them. The new Software-as-a-Service program hopes to make it simpler for end-users to develop such software using AWS's public cloud architecture.
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AWS, the largest public cloud service provider, recently announced the introduction of its SaaS Competency program, for 'Advanced and Premier Consulting Partners.' According to AWS, several partners have earned the distinction of AWS SaaS Competency.
This includes AllCloud, Cambridge Technology, ClearScale, Storm Reply, and Mission. Partners and organizations that obtain SaaS Competency are said to adhere to AWS best practices when they build SaaS offerings. These partners must further undergo technical validation by AWS Partner Solutions architects and exhibit 'customer success' to earn the distinction.
The title separates partners into two categories, design services, and builders. Design services are APN Consulting Partners who must show they can design, deploy, and integrate AWS support for SaaS applications. Building partners have to demonstrate they can develop multi-tenant software code for 'Tier 1 SaaS applications.' Judah Bernstein, Senior Partner Solutions Architect, AWS, and Oded Rosenmann, SaaS Business Lead, AWS, wrote in a recent blog post.
“Organizations are interested in software that is easy to use, implement, and operate. They are looking to reduce time-to-value and obtain access to innovative product features and flexible software procurement on consumption or contractual basis"
He continued, stating "As software vendors incorporate a SaaS delivery model, they can improve customer satisfaction, expand the market and global reach, increase agility and innovation, improve operational efficiency, and obtain economies of scale.”
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