11 November, 2018 | 3 min read

Version 1 achieves AWS Premier Consulting Partner status

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Version 1 announced on 6 November that it had achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Consulting Partner status, the highest tier within the AWS Partner Network (APN).

This designation recognises Version 1’s ability to help enterprise organisations successfully plan, migrate and operate large-scale cloud transformation projects on AWS. It also reflects the company’s extensive experience delivering complex cloud migrations and managed cloud services for customers across multiple industries.

Premier Consulting Partner status is awarded to organisations that have demonstrated:

  • Significant investment in AWS capabilities
  • Extensive experience delivering customer solutions on AWS
  • A strong team of AWS-trained and certified consultants
  • Proven customer success in cloud adoption and migration projects

The achievement further strengthened Version 1’s position as a leading cloud transformation partner across the UK and Ireland.

Recognition for Cloud Transformation Expertise

Commenting on the announcement, Tom O’Connor, CEO of Version 1, said:

“I am delighted that we have achieved Premier Consulting Partner status, the highest partnership level within AWS.

This recognition reflects the exceptional work of our Enterprise Cloud team, who help customers transform through cloud technologies by combining deep expertise in complex enterprise applications with a proactive approach to risk mitigation and organisational change.”

Tom also highlighted the company’s specialist cloud migration capabilities and its experience supporting enterprise customers throughout their cloud journeys.

“Our customers trust in capabilities recognised through our AWS Oracle Competency, AWS Migration Competency and AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) status to help them move to the public cloud quickly, safely and successfully.

Version 1 is uniquely placed to provide expert guidance on Oracle technology and application landscapes, helping organisations determine which systems are best suited for cloud transformation, migration and ongoing operation.

As an Oracle Platinum Partner, we maintain extensive expertise across the Oracle technology stack, including databases, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Oracle E-Business Suite.”

Supporting Large-Scale Enterprise Cloud Migrations

Version 1’s Enterprise Cloud practice specialises in helping organisations modernise and optimise mission-critical systems through public cloud platforms.

Its expertise includes:

  • Cloud strategy and assessment
  • Enterprise migration planning
  • Application modernisation
  • Oracle-to-AWS migration services
  • Managed cloud services
  • Cloud optimisation and governance
  • Hybrid cloud architectures

The company has developed particular expertise in helping customers migrate Oracle workloads to AWS while reducing operational risk and ensuring business continuity.

Migrating Oracle to AWS

As part of its cloud transformation offering, Version 1 published a specialist guide focused on Oracle cloud migration strategies.

The guide explored approaches for:

  • Oracle database migration
  • Oracle application modernisation
  • AWS migration planning
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Enterprise cloud operating models
  • Post-migration optimisation

This expertise has enabled Version 1 to support organisations modernising complex Oracle environments while leveraging the scalability and flexibility of AWS.

About Version 1 and AWS

Version 1 has built a strong partnership with AWS through continued investment in cloud skills, certifications and customer delivery capabilities.

By achieving:

  • AWS Premier Consulting Partner
  • AWS Migration Competency
  • AWS Oracle Competency
  • AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) status

Version 1 demonstrated its ability to support customers through every stage of cloud adoption, from initial strategy through migration, optimisation and ongoing managed services.

The company combines cloud expertise with deep experience across enterprise applications, helping organisations transform critical business services while accelerating innovation and improving operational efficiency.