That’s right — we’ve joined forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help small businesses in Australia and New Zealand get started on their digital transformation journey through the AWS Lift program.

New and existing AWS customers that join the AWS Lift program will receive a starter pack of AWS Credits over 12 months to help them get started on the cloud. The availability of AWS credits enables small businesses to try out over 200 AWS cloud services using extensive cloud infrastructure and deep functionality.

We’re collaborating with AWS to help bring this opportunity to our small business customers and ecosystem community. We know that small businesses do better when supported by technology, but we also know that they are more likely to approach technology adoption with caution. While cost can certainly be a barrier, our One Step research has identified several mindsets that also play a big part.

AWS Lift can help alleviate some of the financial and mindset barriers for small businesses through reduced cost and buoyed by AWS’s suite of educational and support materials. This opens the door for small businesses and ecosystem developers to take a step towards digital transformation.

What is AWS Lift?

AWS Lift is a program launched by AWS to help small businesses to digitise their operations through the power of cloud computing. It provides AWS Promotional Credits to eligible small businesses when they join the program and get billed through AWS Cloud services. These credits can be used to offset costs, and experiment with products from across AWS Cloud’s suite of services.

AWS Lift can help alleviate some cost pressures faced by small businesses. With a minimum billing fee of just USD $1 and no lock-in periods or hidden fees, AWS Lift provides SMBs with a commitment free approach to get started on AWS Cloud. As SMBs start experimenting on AWS Cloud, they can develop the operational muscle and transforming processes to drive new revenue growth. AWS Lift rewards SMBs that increase their use of AWS cloud services by offsetting their bill with even more AWS credits, up to a maximum of US$83,500 over 12 months.*

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*This offer is part of AWS Lift, separate terms and conditions and eligibility criteria apply.