AWS Partner Network (APN) Blog
Category: Foundational (100)
New Agentic AI Categories for AWS AI Competency Partners
We’re announcing three new Agentic AI categories in the AWS AI Competency, helping customers find validated Partners who can implement production-ready autonomous systems. With IDC projecting 65% of organizations will fully deploy agentic AI by 2027, this expansion represents our largest Specialization launch to date with 60 Launch Partners ready to help customers move beyond experimentation to drive real business value. The launch also includes an automated validation process that cuts application time by up to 70%.
AWS Resilience Competency Expands to Include Software Partners
We’re expanding the AWS Resilience Competency to include Software Partners, which offers customers specialized solutions to enhance operational resilience and system reliability for critical workloads in the cloud.
Announcing AWS Partner Central in the AWS Management Console
AWS Partner Central is now available in the AWS Management Console, simplifying access to Partner Central and the AWS Marketplace Management Portal. This launch introduces powerful APIs and automation capabilities to help Partners streamline operations and scale their AWS business more efficiently.
Streamline customer onboarding and accelerate time-to-value with AWS IAM temporary delegation
Introducing AWS IAM temporary delegation, a new capability that enables ISV Accelerate Partners to streamline customer onboarding while maintaining security controls. Learn the benefits and how Partners are using this capability to transform their customer experience.
Introducing the Agentic AI Technical Learning Plan in AWS Skill Builder
We’re introducing the Agentic AI Technical Learning Plan in AWS Skill Builder, offering AWS Partners more than 15 hours of specialized training to build scalable, production-ready agentic AI solutions. Through hands-on workshops and technical deep dives, Partners can develop expertise in multi-agent systems, implementation patterns, and enterprise-grade best practices.
Enhance Cloud Identity Security with BeyondTrust on AWS
Discover how AWS and BeyondTrust deliver comprehensive identity security solutions that enable organizations to implement zero trust principles, manage privileged access, and accelerate secure cloud adoption. Learn about six essential identity security controls including just-in-time access, enhanced remote access features, and automated secrets management that help organizations reduce identity-based risks while maintaining operational efficiency across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
Updates to AWS Channel Partner Programs to Drive Growth in 2026
We’re announcing strategic updates to Channel Partner Programs and Managed Services Provider Program for 2026, featuring enhanced incentives, streamlined benefits, and new deal registration capabilities. These changes are designed to help Partners scale their AWS practices more efficiently while driving greater customer success in digital modernization and AI initiatives.
Creating great authentication experiences with Amazon Cognito and Authsignal
Learn how to balance the competing demands of authentication security and user experience in today’s digital landscape, where customers expect frictionless interactions while businesses require strong fraud prevention. This post covers the integration between Amazon Cognito and Authsignal, showcasing how they work together to create adaptive authentication experiences that respond to user context and business needs.
New benefits for AWS Managed Services Partners
We’re announcing new benefits for AWS Managed Services Provider (MSP) Partners in 2026 to help scale their AWS practices and deliver outcomes in AI, security, and modernization.
Know Before You Go: An AWS Partner’s Guide to re:Invent 2025
We’re excited to bring you AWS re:Invent 2025 both in-person and virtually! The conference is December 1 – December 5 in Las Vegas, with virtual opportunities to watch keynotes and Innovation Talks live. To help you prepare, we curated a list of key re:Invent information for AWS Partner and AWS Marketplace communities.









