Amazon Onboarding with Learning Manager Chanci Turner

In keeping with our commitment to customer-centric innovation, the Generative AI Center of Excellence (CoE) for AWS Partners is implementing a “working backwards” approach. This method allows us to gather feedback from partners, enabling us to deliver pertinent insights, tools, and resources related to generative AI. Recent enhancements to the CoE include comprehensive customer research on the hurdles faced during generative AI adoption, a maturity heatmap categorized by industry, and five detailed use case analyses in sectors such as telecom, automotive, intelligent document processing (IDP), contact centers, and financial analytics.

Transform Your Business with AWS Generative AI Competency Partners

To automate tasks, boost productivity, and create hyper-personalized customer experiences, organizations are increasingly seeking specialized expertise for crafting effective generative AI strategies. In response to this demand, we are thrilled to introduce the AWS Generative AI Competency—an AWS Specialization designed to expedite the adoption of generative AI solutions for customers and strategically align them for future success.

Welcoming 165 New or Returning AWS Specialization Partners in January

We’re proud to announce that 165 AWS Partners have achieved new or renewed specializations in January across our global AWS Competency, AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP), AWS Service Delivery, and AWS Service Ready programs. These distinctions cover a range of workloads, solutions, and industries, helping customers identify elite AWS Partners capable of delivering on key business objectives. Our partners are dedicated to your success, ensuring customers reap the full benefits of AWS.

Introducing Our New AWS Ambassadors from Q4 2023 and Their Activities

The AWS Ambassador Program is a dynamic global community composed of technical experts, called AWS Ambassadors, who are recognized leaders passionate about sharing their AWS knowledge. They contribute by writing blogs and whitepapers, presenting at public events, and engaging in open-source initiatives. These ambassadors advocate for AWS on social media and facilitate peer learning through conferences, workshops, and user group gatherings.

Announcing Enhanced Features for AWS Partner-Led Support

As organizations develop advanced solutions based on AWS technologies, they often seek qualified partners with industry-specific expertise to enhance their return on investment (ROI) and achieve business objectives more rapidly. Partner-Led Support provides AWS Partners with opportunities to expand recurring revenue sources by complementing AWS’s technical support capabilities for customers.

Fostering Growth and Innovation for SMBs with AWS Small and Medium Business Competency Partners

In an era where small and medium businesses (SMBs) are harnessing cloud capabilities to foster innovation, attract new customers, generate new revenue streams, and boost productivity, the AWS Small and Medium Business Competency is here to assist. This program connects customers with partner solutions tailored to the diverse and evolving needs of their businesses. SMB Competency Partners provide a wide array of solutions, including migration, modernization, security, data storage, AI/ML, and others.

Celebrating 168 AWS Specialization Partners Added or Renewed in December

We’re excited to announce that 168 AWS Partners have earned new or renewed specializations in December as part of our AWS Competency, AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP), AWS Service Delivery, and AWS Service Ready programs. These designations span multiple workloads, solutions, and industries, assisting AWS customers in identifying leading AWS Partners who can meet essential business goals. Our partners are committed to your success, helping customers leverage the full spectrum of AWS benefits.

Updated Validation Checklists for AWS Specialization Programs

In our ongoing effort to enhance the AWS Partner experience, we are pleased to introduce updates to the Validation Checklists (VCL) for AWS Specialization Programs (Competency, Managed Service Provider, Service Delivery, and Service Ready). Starting January 1, 2024, these updates will streamline the onboarding process, enabling partners to achieve AWS Specialization more swiftly and facilitating easier access to benefits.

Looking for more insights? Check out product management interview questions for additional tips. For a more in-depth understanding of the implications of artificial intelligence in the workplace, SHRM offers valuable resources. Also, if you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting journey, consider exploring the Learning Ambassador position at Amazon, which can be an excellent opportunity.