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AWS MARKETPLACE

What is the AWS Marketplace?

The AWS Marketplace is a curated digital catalog that enables you to discover, purchase, and deploy third-party software solutions directly within your Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment.

It streamlines software acquisition by integrating purchasing, deployment, and management into the AWS platform you already use.

Why Buy Through The AWS Marketplace?

Purchasing through AWS Marketplace delivers meaningful business and operational benefits:

• Simplified Procurement: Buy software directly through your AWS account—no separate vendor onboarding or procurement cycles.
• Spend Optimization: Eligible purchases can count toward your AWS committed spend (e.g., Enterprise Discount Program), helping you maximize your investment.
• Consolidated Billing: Receive a single AWS invoice for both your cloud infrastructure and third-party software purchases.

Does It Cost More?

In most cases, IBM pricing in the AWS Marketplace through a valued business partner is better priced than buying directly from the vendor. Purchasing through AWS can unlock additional financial advantages and promotions, including applying spend toward your AWS commitments—often making it the more cost-effective option.

Can I Use My AWS Commitment?

Yes. Many AWS Marketplace purchases qualify toward your AWS spend commitments, allowing you to:

• Maximize value from your AWS agreements
• Accelerate procurement without increasing budget complexity
• Adopt new solutions while staying aligned to existing investments

Triad & IBM on AWS Marketplace

As an IBM Gold partner, Triad can facilitate the procurement of IBM solutions directly through AWS Marketplace. This means agencies can leverage their existing AWS accounts and spend commitments to purchase IBM software and services — with Triad serving as the trusted intermediary managing the transaction, licensing, and ongoing support. This procurement path simplifies the buying process, reduces contracting overhead, and allows agencies to consolidate IBM spend within their AWS billing environment.

How It Works — Purchasing IBM Products Through Triad via AWS Marketplace:

1. Identify Your IBM Solution — Work with your Triad representative to identify the IBM product(s) that meet your agency’s mission needs.
2. Triad Initiates the Listing — Triad coordinates with IBM and AWS to make the product available to your agency through a private offer on the AWS Marketplace.
3. Agency Receives the Private Offer — Your agency receives a direct, customized offer in the AWS Marketplace tied to your AWS account — no public storefront needed.
4. Review & Accept — Your agency logs into the AWS Marketplace, reviews the offer terms and pricing, and accepts the offer with just a few clicks.
5. Billing Through AWS — The IBM product subscription flows through your existing AWS account, allowing you to apply AWS credits, EDP commitments, or existing procurement vehicles.
6. Triad Manages the Relationship — Triad remains your point of contact for licensing, renewals, support escalations, and any ongoing IBM relationship management.