Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the leading cloud service providers globally, offering a vast array of tools and resources for businesses looking to scale, innovate, and optimize their infrastructure. For businesses seeking more flexibility, savings, or tailored solutions, AWS resell services have become a popular option. This post explores what AWS resell services are, how they work, the benefits they offer, and what shall be considered before becoming an AWS Resell customer.
What is AWS Resell?
AWS resell services refer to an arrangement where third-party companies purchase AWS services in bulk and resell them to end customers at a discounted rate. These companies operate on two levels - AWS Distributors and AWS Resellers. They act as intermediaries between AWS and the customer, helping businesses manage their AWS resources while providing additional value-added services.
What are AWS Distributors and AWS Resellers?
As per the AWS Distribution Program, AWS Distributors are companies that cover specific AWS standards and are allowed to provide services to AWS Resellers. Resellers partner with an AWS Distributor in order to offer resell services to end customers.
Several Clouds as an AWS Reseller
Several Clouds is cooperating with AWS Distributors in order to provide the best AWS Resell Services possible.
This provides yet another opportunity to provide the most cost-effective solutions possible. End customers benefit directly from Several Clouds’ reselling capabilities and extensive AWS consulting experience.
Key Benefits of AWS Resell Services
Discount on Monthly AWS ConsumptionLike most cost-optimization tools in the AWS world, using a reseller is a long-term strategy. Several Clouds offers a 5% discount on the monthly bill. Over time, these savings can add up substantially for businesses of every size.
Example:
Item / Period | Monthly | Yearly |
AWS consumption | $ 3,000 | $ 36,000 |
5% savings | $ 150 | $ 1,800 |
Invoice Currency Conversion
AWS typically issues invoices in USD. However, to cater to customers' preferences, Several Clouds primarily invoices in EUR. Additionally, upon request, other currencies can be accommodated to help reduce administrative overhead for end customers based on their operational regions.
Extended Invoice Timeline
As a reseller, Several Clouds offers an extended billing cycle to end customers. Invoices are issued at the end of each month for the previous one. Then, customers have 10 days for payment. This extended timeline can benefit businesses that prefer paying their cloud bills later, providing additional cash flow flexibility.
Billing Cycle Example
Additional Services
Several Clouds provides holistic Cost Optimization services, including:
Reserved Instances Usage Analysis & Optimization RecommendationsReserved Instances (RIs) allow businesses to commit to using AWS services at a discounted rate for a longer period, usually one or three years. Several Clouds can analyze RI usage and recommend optimizations for long-term savings.
AWS Credits Utilization ConsultancySeveral Clouds offers consultancy services to help clients maximize the benefits of AWS credits. Credits are provided by AWS to support businesses that are experimenting with or migrating to the cloud. Several Clouds has visibility over AWS Resell clients' credits and can provide valuable insight into effective utilization and wastage avoidance.
Conclusion
AWS resell services can provide significant benefits to businesses looking to optimize their AWS costs, gain expert consultancy, and have more flexible billing options. Small but repeatable advantages, such as discounts, credit usage optimization, and extended invoicing, can offer substantial long-term savings and business flexibility.
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