New AWS Partner Program Launches and Updates Announced at re:Invent 2020

Thank you for joining us at AWS re:Invent 2020. We hope you enjoyed all of the educational content and big announcements!

If you missed anything or just want to recap, we have rounded up the most relevant launches, program updates, and educational content available for AWS Partners.

This post showcases the new AWS Partner Network (APN) programs that AWS Partners can take advantage of today. To see all of the latest partner stories from re:Invent, visit our APN Blog re:Invent page.

Watch the AWS Partner Keynote

The annual Global Partner Summit (GPS) offers content and activities designed specifically for AWS Partners. GPS focuses on the role AWS Partners play for our customers and how various APN programs can help you differentiate your business and reach new customers faster.

The AWS Partner Keynote was delivered on Dec. 3 and featured Doug Yeum, head of Global Partner Organization; Sandy Carter, AWS VP, Global Public Sector Partners and Programs; and Dave McCann, VP, Migration, Marketplace, and Control Services. Watch it here or on YouTube!

Launches and AWS Partner Program Updates

During re:Invent, we announced a host of new AWS Partner programs and updates:

AWS ISV Partner Path

AWS ISV Accelerate

AWS Travel & Hospitality Competency

AWS Public Safety & Disaster Response Competency

Amazon RDS Service Delivery Program

AWS SaaS Boost

AWS SaaS Factory Insights Hub

AWS Well-Architected SaaS Lens

APIs for the AWS Well-Architected Tool

AWS Foundational Technical Review Lens

AWS Energy Competency (coming soon)

AWS Mainframe Migration Competency (coming soon)

See all the news and announcements made during Global Partner Summit >>

On-Demand Content – Learn from the Experts!

All of the keynotes, leadership sessions, and breakouts from re:Invent are now available on-demand, including our Global Partner Summit sessions. To watch, just log in using the credentials you created during registration.

Browse on-demand content from GPS >>

Interviews with AWS Partner Program Leaders

Throughout re:Invent, theCUBE delivered news desk style coverage in a unique conversational video interview format. They captured impactful and engaging discussions with AWS executives, customers, partners, and subject matter experts.

Watch AWS Partner-related interviews on theCUBE >>

APN Blog Leader Series

As we look ahead to new opportunities and innovations in 2021, we also take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments we have made together.

Check out our APN Blog series written by leaders across the AWS Partner Organization. From ISVs and Public Sector Partners to strategic workloads and global systems integrators (GSIs), learn more about the myriad ways AWS Partners are empowering customers on their transformation journeys.

Doug Yeum on how re:Invent helps AWS Partners learn and explore

Sandy Carter on the global impact of AWS Public Sector Partners

Ryan Broadwell on how AWS ISV Partners empower customer success

Chris Sullivan on AWS Partners helping customers run strategic workloads on AWS

Chris Niederman on the strategic alliances driving customer innovation

Dave McCann on how AWS Marketplace helps partners expand their reach

More News from Global Partner Summit

Here are just a few of the other AWS Partner highlights from re:Invent 2020:

APN Global Startup Program Spotlight

AWS has empowered entrepreneurs with the tools they need to build and scale their companies faster and cost effectively. The APN Global Startup Program helps partners receive dedicated support from co-sell specialists to drive engagement with AWS Sales and field teams. Learn more >>

AWS Outposts Partner Spotlight

While AWS Outposts enables customers to easily scale their on-premises applications using AWS services and tools, products validated by the AWS Outposts Ready Program help customers integrate with third-party solutions for storage, security, analytics, and DevOps. Learn more >>

Study: VMware Cloud on AWS Delivers Significant Value to Customers

In a new 2020 study, IDC uncovers that on average VMware Cloud on AWS customers realize an estimated 479 percent ROI over five years while helping them improve IT infrastructure. Learn more >>

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