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Big news from the NIX cloud team: we’ve officially earned the AWS Cloud Operations Competency—a recognition awarded to a select group of AWS Partners who’ve demonstrated the ability to help businesses run secure, scalable, and efficient cloud environments.
In this article, we’ll walk you through what this Competency really means, why it matters, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the journey through exclusive interviews with the team that made it happen.
The AWS Cloud Operations Competency allows customers to choose validated AWS Partners with proven capabilities in streamlining and supporting cloud operations at scale. Partners must meet strict standards, including certifications, real-world case studies, and technical reviews.
Most importantly, it reflects operational maturity across three core areas:
Setting up secure, cost-efficient cloud environments with clear policies from day one. It helps businesses stay compliant and reduce risks, while managing cloud growth smoothly.
Helping businesses see what’s happening across their cloud and hybrid systems at any moment. With faster issue detection and insights into system health and performance, teams can act before problems impact users.
Simplifying day-to-day cloud operations using automation and smart tools. From managing changes and configurations to handling incidents, it keeps everything running smoothly—on AWS, on-prem, or anywhere in between.
In simple terms, it means NIX helps businesses take full control of their cloud without compromising speed, visibility, or security.
Becoming an AWS Cloud Operations Competency Partner is a seal of trust.
AWS evaluated NIX’s cloud operations approach. After rigorous validation, we were approved to join a global group of just over 130 companies worldwide with this Competency.
It means the methods and systems we use are tested, structured, and trusted at scale.
It also brings real benefits to our clients: streamlined governance, smarter monitoring, and operations that can flex and grow as they do.
For startups, it means access to AWS funding programs, faster onboarding to the cloud, and expert guidance from day one. The amount of AWS funding available varies based on the project’s goals.
For enterprises, it’s assurance that they’re in safe hands, with expert support and proven frameworks.
NIX has been working with AWS since 2013. Over the past 12 years, we’ve helped more than 250 companies across industries tap into the power of the cloud. From startups to large-scale enterprises, our solutions have enabled faster go-to-market strategies, improved cost efficiency, and better resilience.
Behind the scenes, our team of hundreds certified AWS professionals continues to grow. With dedicated cloud practices, we’re always working toward the next level of service.
Achieving this Competency meant going through multiple deep-dive assessments from AWS. Our projects with clients among industry leaders like Lenovo and LibraryPass stood out for their complexity and excellence in governance, observability, and operations.
Beyond solving problems, we help clients prevent new ones by building smart, resilient, and transparent systems. This approach is at the heart of everything we do.
What sets NIX apart is the combination of enterprise experience, startup speed, and a deeply integrated DevOps culture. We’re not just consultants, we’re long-term partners.
“This Competency puts us on the map in a new way. It unlocks access to co-selling opportunities, joint programs with AWS, and new client trust. The process wasn’t quick or easy—we had to align cross-functional teams, gather evidence, and go through rounds of feedback. And yes, the process took a bit longer than planned—but the experience taught us a lot, and put a start to further achievements and programs.” Valeriia Afanasieva, Partnership Manager at NIX
“This Competency puts us on the map in a new way. It unlocks access to co-selling opportunities, joint programs with AWS, and new client trust. The process wasn’t quick or easy—we had to align cross-functional teams, gather evidence, and go through rounds of feedback. And yes, the process took a bit longer than planned—but the experience taught us a lot, and put a start to further achievements and programs.”
“I’m personally proud to see that NIX has achieved this recognition that validates not just our deep technical capabilities but also our commitment to delivering cloud operations for our clients. Frankly, we should have done this earlier. Our priority has always been client satisfaction, and that meant staying laser-focused on delivering business outcomes. But we realized that proving our operational strength not just to our clients, but also to AWS, was the next logical step. It’s been a challenging and rewarding journey alongside the AWS technical and business teams, and we’re grateful for the collaboration. This step is a strong validation of our approach – and a new foundation for even greater further impact.” Artur Bakulin, AWS Alliance Lead and Head of Solution Architecture
“I’m personally proud to see that NIX has achieved this recognition that validates not just our deep technical capabilities but also our commitment to delivering cloud operations for our clients. Frankly, we should have done this earlier. Our priority has always been client satisfaction, and that meant staying laser-focused on delivering business outcomes. But we realized that proving our operational strength not just to our clients, but also to AWS, was the next logical step. It’s been a challenging and rewarding journey alongside the AWS technical and business teams, and we’re grateful for the collaboration. This step is a strong validation of our approach – and a new foundation for even greater further impact.”
“Honestly, the hardest part was documentation. We knew we had good processes, but we had to prove it. That meant aligning ops data, real metrics, and review documentation across several teams. But in the process, we became even more aligned internally. It also helped us uncover improvements we didn’t expect—new ideas for cost reporting, and a few automation wins we’re now rolling out everywhere.” Viktor Chernov, Head of DevOps Department
“Honestly, the hardest part was documentation. We knew we had good processes, but we had to prove it. That meant aligning ops data, real metrics, and review documentation across several teams. But in the process, we became even more aligned internally. It also helped us uncover improvements we didn’t expect—new ideas for cost reporting, and a few automation wins we’re now rolling out everywhere.”
This isn’t a finish line, it’s another major building block. We’re now focusing on expanding our AWS expertise with Competencies in FinOps and AI/ML, while also elevating our monitoring capabilities through AI-powered insights and real-time visibility.
If your team is exploring ways to gain more control over your cloud—from visibility and governance to performance and cost—let’s talk.
We’re here to help you get more from your cloud, with the confidence that comes from working with a proven AWS Partner.
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