Amazon Web Services (AWS) Inc. has expanded its partner program benefits. Last week, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Inc. introduced some changes to the AWS Partner Network. These included an expansion of resources and the addition programs aimed at managed service providers (MSPs) as well as Software as a Service (SaaS)-focused partnerships. These program changes were announced at the re-Invent conference in Las Vegas as a sign of AWS’ commitment to its partner ecosystem. It said that it has grown by more than 75 percent over the past year. AWS will also be developing seven new competencies in 2015: Security and Internet of Things, Cloud Migrations, Mobile, Digital Media and Financial Services, and Health Care. Terry Wise (AWS director of Worldwide Partner Ecosystem), stated that AWS plans to “more than double” its APN investments over the next year and add “the most significant set” of updates, enhancements, and new benefits to APN since its inception. Here is a list of APN benefits for 2015 that are available to APN partners. The AWS Managed Service Program was launched, and the AWS SaaS Partner Program was also announced at reInvent. The first is for MSPs who are registered as APN Consulting Partners and have expertise in application migration and cloud infrastructure. They also offer automation, monitoring, and management services to customers. Program benefits include marketing and other funding eligibility, training and certification discounts. APN Technology Partners who develop SaaS solutions for the AWS platform are eligible to apply for the AWS SaaS Partner Program. Benefits include eligibility to go-to-market financing, lead-generation campaigns and more. AWS Announces New Program Benefits AWS has announced several new resources and benefits for partners in addition to the two new programs.