Tech Data Launches AWS Optimization for Resellers

Tech Data has announced that its Technology Solutions business, formerly a division of Avnet, is enhancing its Amazon Web Services (AWS) offering.

Offered via the Cloud Marketplace, the Technology Solutions AWS Reserved Instance (RI) Optimization Managed Service is a fee-based service designed for partners to resell to customers to address RI optimization and efficiency.

The AWS RI Optimization Managed Service includes consultation with customers to perform initial analysis and establish goals, the use of tools to identify streamlining areas, and periodic reviews to analyze progress against goals and make further insightful cost-savings recommendations.

The Cloud Marketplace is also offering Marketplace Premium, an enhanced package that supports partner expansion further into the cloud in conjunction with existing AWS services.

The Marketplace Premium package offers the following:

  • Brand-ready storefronts – White-label logos, custom URL and basic colors, self-sign-up to various cloud provider programs
  • Customized products and solutions – Build-your-own products and solutions to sell to customers through the Cloud Marketplace on top of AWS services
  • “Test-drives” of solutions – Allow for timed trials by partners’ customers to evaluate products and solutions.

“Our AWS cloud offerings are now stronger than ever—with Technology Solutions’ timely RI Optimization Service and Marketplace Premium offerings, our partners have more exciting options to help their customers succeed today in the cloud,” said Stacy Nethercoat, vice president, Cloud, Americas at Tech Data. “Technology Solutions’ Cloud Marketplace continues to be a one-stop shop for AWS solutions from leading service providers, along with flexible payment models and a powerful cloud management toolset.”