Choosing between two closely related issues can become an overwhelming task. When it comes to outsourcing work to a service provider the choice is by no means simple. Selecting a partner for your Amazon Web Services is no exception.
In this article we will look at guidelines, drawn from our experience, to help you make the best choice. We will answer a number of questions about how to get the most out of your certified AWS provider.
Stated that having contacts to a certified AWS partner is a must , the other considerations can be grouped into two categories: the experience of the vendor and the technical expertise of the team.
AWS Italy: Service Vendor experience
- Vendor Company’s sizeor
Yes, this is important. Although being “big” does not guarantee that you will get the best. Large companies often mean less focus and less flexibility. Your vendor needs to be flexible and focus on the needs and goals of the project. Ideally, you want a medium-sized company that can offer attention to the project, from technical needs to final results, from account management to availability and the billing process. After all, it is a service. The last thing you need is an uncaring service provider.
- Project complexity
Examine the complexity of the projects presented in the vendor case studies. How effectively do they use their knowledge and what business value do they achieve? For example, at SORINT.lab, our database experts are able to create cloud-oriented DBs that natively are not designed for the cloud. This demonstrates a deep understanding of the migration tools offered by AWS. Experience with different technology stacks, environments, requirements, compliance, and regulations is essential in managing complex projects. How many such projects have you been shown?
- Coverage and language
In addition to experience, it is important to consider the need to work with external stakeholders, such as your company’s IT departments. Can the selected vendor cover your needs with a global presence in multiple languages if needed? Communication, geographic coverage, and language barriers must be cannot be overlooked.
Technical skills
- Cross-functional knowledge
Case studies must demonstrate solid cross-functional knowledge on the part of the individuals and departments involved in the project. At SORINT.lab, our experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLServer,, and MongoDB, along with our experts in operating systems, networking, backup, and middleware, allows us to fully understand the context of the project and the technologies involved. This allows us to make the most of hands-on experience and manage successful projects. An important question is: How deep is the team members’ knowledge on a given technology?
- Individual certification
When it comes to AWS in Italy and beyond, verified knowledge is as important as practical experience. The combination of certified expertise and the continued advancement of team members’ certifications reflects positively on the project, leading to better strategic decisions and a more efficient implementation process. This has a positive impact on solution architecture, planning, cost optimization, resource management, and more. At SORINT.lab, we boast a mix of experts with different levels of seniority, technical certifications, and visions. From AWS-certified professionals to FinOps professionals, this mix allows us to meet challenges with maturity, dynamism, and innovative techniques based on solid expertise., The certifications, combined with the necessary experience, help us better leverage the advantages of AWS over other vendors.
In essence, to get the most out of your service provider for AWS in Italy, the vendor selection process is critical.
SORINT.lab, an Aws Advanced Partner, has been working on the AWS cloud since 2016, implementing and managing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for a variety of clients in the private and public sectors.
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