As a AWS public sector distributor, Carahsoft works with a diverse group of AWS certified resellers and managed service providers to deliver a full cloud solution including AWS services, professional services, migration services, and other integration services. Our technology portfolio offers access to a wide range of cloud-based technologies to securely drive cloud modernization.

With our ecosystem of AWS consulting, reseller and manage service provider partners, we offer a wide range of AWS services, including:

• Data Center Migration  
• Custom App Development         
• Digital Marketing             
• Archiving            
• Big Data & Analytics               
• Cloud Strategy  Content Delivery             
• Database / Lakes / Warehouse  Dev & Test         
• Disaster Recovery               
• High Availability
• HPC       
• Internet of Things (IoT) Mobile 
• Security & Compliance  
• Storage (Backup, Recovery)       
• Value (TCO / Savings)               
• Websites & Web Apps  
• Mainframe        
• DevOps               
• Hybrid Cloud

Federal

The AWS Cloud provides secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions to support the unique requirements and missions of the US federal government. Learn more here.

• Cloud is the New Normal for Federal Gov - Article
• AWS GovCloud-US
• FedRAMP
• Introduction to AWS GovCloud - Video

DoD

The AWS Cloud provides secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions that help agencies meet mandates, drive efficencies, increase innovation, and secure mission-critical workloads across the U.S. Department of Defense. Learn more here.

• AWS Secret Region - Blog
• Amazon Web Services for the Warfighter - Video
• AWS Achieves DoD Impact Level 5 Provisional Authorization - Blog

Whether you are starting your cloud journey or you have a cloud-first strategy, AWS has a solution to help facilitate teaching and learning, launch student analytics initiatives, and manage IT operations. Learn more here.

Higher Education

From data-center migration to student data and analytics, AWS has agile and flexible solutions. Learn more here.

• Workspaces in Education - Web Page
• How Notre Dame is Going All In with Amazon's Cloud - Case Study
• UMUC Builds New Analytics Platform using Amazon Redshift - Video
• FERPA Compliance on AWS - Whitepaper

K12 & Primary Schools

Streamline district IT operations, save money, and keep student information safe in the AWS Cloud. Learn more here.

• Gibraltar Area Schools Saved 50% on IT Costs - Case Study
• Bring the Cloud to Your Classroom with AWS Educate - This grants-based initiative gives students and instructors hands-on experience with AWS at no cost
• The tightrope for K12 IT - Learn how the cloud enables district IT teams be as agile and flexible as the students they serve, even during unexpected emergencies

State & Local Government

State and local governments are leading the way in the drive to innovate for and with citizens. Whether through open data initiatives, public safety modernization, education reform, citizen service improvements or infrastructure programs, more and more local governments are turning to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide the cost-effective, scalable, secure, and flexible infrastructure necessary to make a difference. Learn more here.

• The City Startup: How to Begin Your Agency's Cloud Adoption Journey
• SLG Customer Success Stories
• AWS for Justice and Public Safety
• Simplifying CJIS Compliance with AWS
• Transportation with AWS
• AWS for Smart, Connected, and Sustainable Cities

AWS provides a set of solutions built on top of the AWS Cloud to help quickly enable remote work for employees, contractors, and contact center agents. AWS remote work and learning services include remote desktops and applications, tools for communication and collaboration, and contact center solutions that can be deployed quickly at global scale.

WorkSpaces is a managed, secure Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution that you can use to provision either Windows or Linux desktops in just a few minutes to quickly scale to thousands of students or workers across the globe. New Amazon WorkSpaces customers can get started immediately with our Free Tier offer for the Amazon WorkSpaces Standard Bundle that includes 2 workspaces. Starting April 1st, AWS we will offer free use of Amazon WorkSpaces with Standard, Value, and Performance bundles for up to 50 WorkSpaces through June 30, 2020. Contact us today at aws@carahsoft.com or 888-662-2724.

WorkDocs is a fully managed, secure content creation, storage, and collaboration service enabling you to easily create, edit, and share content. AWS will offer free use of all Amazon WorkDocs features with 1 TB of storage per user for up to the first 50 users from March 16, 2020 to June 30, 2020 for all customers that start using Amazon WorkDocs for the first time during this period from their AWS account. Contact us today at aws@carahsoft.com or 888-662-2724.

Chime is a communications service that allows you to meet, chat, and place business calls both inside and outside your organization all from one application to allow for remote collaboration. AWS will offer free use of all Amazon Chime Pro features for online meetings and video conferencing from March 4, 2020 to June 30, 2020 for all customers that start using Amazon Chime for the first time during this period from their AWS account. Contact us today at aws@carahsoft.com or 888-662-2724.

AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed application streaming service. You centrally manage your desktop applications on AppStream 2.0 and securely deliver them to any computer. Easily provision cost-effective virtual desktops without the hassle of managing on-premise infrastructure. Educational institutions can provide every student access to the applications they need for class on any computer.

Connect is an easy to use omnichannel cloud contact center that helps companies provide superior customer service at a lower cost. Connect provides a seamless experience across voice and chat with pay as you go pricing. You can set up a contact center is minutes that can scale to support millions! 

This is a fully-managed, elastic VPN service that automatically scales up or down the number of available Client VPN connections based on user demand. Your users can connect from anywhere to your AWS and on-premise networks. 

On-Demand Webcast:

• Automate Desktop Management and Streamline Access
• Take a Deep Dive into Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) on VMware Cloud on AWS

eBook:

• Streamline Virtual Desktop and Application Management on VMware Cloud on AWS

Solution Brief:

• Increase Versatility: Migrate Virtual Desktop and Infrastructure to VMware Cloud on AWS

VMware on AWS

• Introduction to VMware on AWS - Video
• Lynn Martin at VMware about the Partnership with AWS Public Sector - Video
• VMware Cloud on AWS - Infographic
• Transform Public Sector IT Through VMware Cloud on AWS - Video
• Integrating with VMware Cloud on AWS - Video
• VMware Cloud on AWS - eBook
• Industry Partnership Takes Aim at Obstacles Agencies Face in Cloud Migration - Podcast
• VMware Cloud on AWS - Solutions Brief

As a specialized public sector government aggregator and distributor for AWS, VMware and numerous other IT vendors, Carahsoft has more than 60 FedRAMP solutions available, enabling agencies across Federal, State and Local Governments to access a wide range of cloud-based technologies to securely drive modernization.

Carahsoft’s CarahCloud Acceleration Program offers partners:

Pre-Sales Support & Proactive Lead Generation Capabilities

• Dedicated teams, certified in numerous AWS Technical, Business, and Solutions competencies, as well as VMware VSP, VTSP, and VCP competencies
• Dedicated marketing resources for proactive lead generation and business development services
• Joint customer call blitzing, for maximum lead generation and market reach

Program Management Capabilities

• Cloud credit knowledge
• Product experts capable of nurturing existing opportunities and providing support through the process
• APN portal and licensing experts

Technical & Demo Resources

• Account Provisioning
• Access to highly certified VMware and AWS technical specialists
• Proof of concept capabilities
• On-Demand weekly product demos for VMware and AWS Products

AWS & VMware Marketing Programs

• Expert marketing resources to plan and execute end-user/customer initiatives (e.g. on-site events, webcasts, tradeshows, industry conferences, tech talks, and lunch & learns)
• End to end support for hosted events, including: email blasts, demand generation, social media integration & lead follow up Partner marketing fund management and strategic quarterly market planning
• Social media expertise and promotional campaigns for lead generation events

AWS Certified Billing Specialist

• Carahsoft’s in house billing specialists provide our partners and their customers with a simplified billing process that enables cost allocation visibility for optimum spend
• Billing and Account Monitoring

Training & Enablement

• Pre- and post-sales technical boot camps offered quarterly
• Personalized on-demand sales and technical training courses
• Dedicated resources to assist in managing and recommending certifications and advancing partner tiers

AWS marketplace provides comprehensive coverage for your products. With its extensive collection of software offerings, your product will be accessible to the end-user faster and in more capacities than before. Carahsoft works hand in hand with the AWS Marketplace team to ensure that our partner and customer needs are met every step of the way. With a large portfolio of products, Carahsoft is able to better serve our AWS customers in a rapidly evolving environment. For more information, please contact AWS@carahsoft.com, or view the Marketplace Seller Guide.
 

Get Involved: Join Carahsoft in the AWS Marketplace!

May 28, 2020

The AWS Marketplace has become a highly adopted tool across public sector agencies and partners. As one of Carahsoft’s ISV partners, you have the opportunity to join a network of quickly adoptable and scalable solutions.

During this webcast, attendees gained insight into Carahsoft’s:

• Relationship with the AWS Marketplace Team
• Key Marketplace Programs
• Joint Marketing Opportunities

AWS Marketplace: Buyer Guide

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AWS Marketplace Blog 

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