MANILA, Philippines — Start-ups can now expect a boost in their cloud adoption as Amazon Web Services launches AWS Activate.
AWS Activate bundles resources in packages, designed to enable startups of different types to easily and quickly get started with AWS and successfully use the AWS platform to help grow their businesses.
The bundle includes a structured package of resources for startups, including AWS credits, training, developer support, a special startup community forum and special offers from third parties.
“Many of the world’s most successful startups already build their businesses on the AWS cloud,” said Adam Selipsky, vice president, Amazon Web Services. “Based on feedback from VCs (venture capitalists), startups and entrepreneurs, we developed AWS Activate to help even more startup organizations get going quickly by leveraging AWS to help build their business. We’re happy to offer this to startups of all kinds from around the world today,”
AWS Activate is organized into two packages: a Self-Starter package, which any startup can apply for, and a Portfolio package, which can be applied for by startups in select accelerator, incubator, venture capital seed funds or entrepreneur organizations. Each package includes varied levels of resources to help fit customers’ needs.
Startups receiving either package get access to the Startup Forum, where AWS experts and other startup customers can share best practices. The forum gives startups a way to learn from and interact with a community of peers building world-changing apps on AWS.
In addition, startups accepted into AWS Activate may have access to special offers, such as product discounts, from select third-party companies in the AWS ecosystem, providing startups with additional valuable technologies and tools.
“Amazon Web Services has been an invaluable partner in Kickstart Ventures’ mission of helping startups in the Philippines start faster and scale,” said Minette Navarette, president, Kickstart Ventures. “The sixteen startups in our portfolio are among the best in the Philippines, and an important part of their business is the underlying cloud platform that AWS provides. AWS Activate will provide even more support and resources for our startup companies to be successful.”
source: interaksyon.com
