The Path to Premier: How Bytes Achieved AWS’s Top Tier Status
Friday 7th March 2025
More Than a Badge - A Commitment to Excellence
Bytes has officially joined the top 1% of AWS partners worldwide, achieving AWS Premier Partner status—the highest level of recognition in the AWS Partner Network. But this isn’t just an accolade; it’s proof of our deep technical expertise, customer success, and commitment to innovation.
Reaching this milestone wasn’t easy. It required relentless dedication, strategic investments, and an unwavering focus on delivering real value to our clients. This blog takes you behind the scenes of our Path to Premier—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and what this means for businesses looking for a cloud partner that truly delivers.
Why AWS Premier Partner Status Matters For Our Customers
AWS Premier Partner status is more than a title - it’s a seal of trust from AWS. AWS thoroughly vets and selects Premier Partners based on:
· Proven customer success in deploying AWS solutions at scale.
· Deep technical expertise, with multiple AWS Competencies & Certifications.
· Commitment to innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions for customers.
· Rigorous validation through an in-depth AWS audit.
When you work with a Premier Partner like Bytes, you’re choosing an elite AWS-certified partner that can help you architect, build, manage, and optimise cloud solutions that drive real business results.
Hayley Mooney, chief Commercial Officer, shares why Premier Partner status is a game-changer:
“Bytes is proud to achieve Premier tier in the AWS Partner Network. This accomplishment underscores our commitment to excellence and our team's dedication in mastering AWS's extensive technology stack and cementing Bytes as a trusted and elite Partner. We are excited to leverage AWS's innovative services to help our clients achieve their technology goals and drive their businesses forward.”
The Bytes Journey: Key Milestones on the Path to Premier
The Journey Continues…
Each step along the way, Bytes invested heavily in technical excellence, customer success, and innovation - all essential to earning Premier status.
What It Takes to Become a Premier Partner
Becoming a Premier Partner isn’t just about technical expertise—it’s about consistently delivering exceptional customer outcomes. Here’s what AWS looks for:
Advanced Technical Capabilities
· Deep AWS expertise across multiple domains (Compute, Security, DevOps, AI/ML, etc.).
· Certified AWS architects and engineers.
· Successful deployments of complex, high-impact solutions.
A Proven Track Record of Customer Success
· Real-world case studies demonstrating measurable impact for clients.
· High customer satisfaction and repeat business.
· Industry recognition and AWS Competency validations.
Rigorous AWS Validation
· Undergoing an extensive AWS audit, covering technical proficiency, security best practices, and customer success metrics.
· Meeting strict performance benchmarks and industry standards.
Beyond Premier: The AWS Managed Service Provider Competency
Achieving AWS Premier Partner status is already an elite distinction—placing Bytes in the top 1% of 140,000+ AWS partners worldwide. But what makes us even rarer?
We also hold the AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) Competency, a certification so exclusive that only 0.1% of AWS partners globally have achieved it.
AWS Premier + MSP Competency: An Ultra-Elite Combination
· Only ~1,400 AWS partners worldwide are Premier Partners (Top 1%).
· Only 130 partners globally (0.1%) hold the AWS MSP Competency.
· Just 31 partners in EMEA have both.
Bytes are among this select group - a Premier Partner with AWS MSP expertise, ensuring unmatched cloud excellence.
What This Means for Our Customers
· Continuous optimisation – Maximising AWS efficiency, security, and performance.
· End-to-end cloud management – From migration to long-term operational excellence.
· Proactive security & cost savings – Helping businesses get the most from AWS.
By combining AWS Premier Partner status and AWS MSP certification, Bytes offers an unmatched level of expertise and managed cloud services.
What’s Next for Bytes?
Achieving AWS Premier Partner status is just the start. Our goal is to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the cloud and continue delivering game-changing solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Here’s what’s next:
· Expanding our AWS service offerings to include cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML and advanced security.
· Strengthening partnerships with AWS to unlock even more value for clients.
AWS Premier Partner status is more than a milestone—it’s a commitment to excellence. At Bytes we’re dedicated to helping businesses innovate, scale, and thrive in the cloud.
Want to see what it’s like to work with a top 1% AWS Partner? Contact us today.
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