Tuesday 1 October 2019

What is AWS Partner Network?

AWS Partner Network (APN) is the global partner program for technology and consulting companies that uses Amazon Web Services to create customer solutions and services. APN helps companies create, market, and sell AWS offerings by providing valuable business, technical, and marketing support.

There are thousands of APN partners around the world. Over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and most Fortune 500 companies use APN partner solutions and services.

Create, advertise and sell with AWS Partner Network


Create your AWS Experience

build and strengthen your AWS-based business by registering with APN using APN's exclusive partner technical training, discounts on AWS instructor-led courses, and guidance available through the APN Navigate Foundations path.

Get support to get to market


APN partners can gain visibility with customers through marketing opportunities, including co-branding campaigns, joint customer-facing webinars, case studies, event sponsorships, APN Blog feature placements, and the AWS Marketplace. .

Access to customer financing and leads

As your AWS experience grows, you become qualified for funding opportunities, you gain access to Partner Development Managers who can guide you on your unique partner journey and receive support for AWS validated customers.

APN Partner Types



APN Consulting Partners


APN Consulting Partners are professional service companies that help clients of all sizes design, architect, build, migrate, and manage their workloads and applications on AWS, accelerating their journey to the cloud. APN consulting partners often implement technology partner solutions in addition to the professional services they offer.

APN consulting partners include system integrators, strategic consultancies, agencies, managed service providers, and value-added resellers.

APN Technology Partners


APN technology partners provide hardware, connectivity services, or software solutions that are hosted on or integrated with the AWS Cloud. APN Technology Partner products are generally provided as components of AWS's broader customer solutions and may be distributed globally to Consulting Partners through the AWS Marketplace, bundled solutions, or directly from APN Technology Partners.

APN Technology Partners include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Semiconductor Manufacturers, Network Operators, SaaS Providers, and Independent Software Providers (ISVs).