Migrating to the cloud or launching new workloads is a major investment—but it doesn’t always have to be a major expense. To Maximize Cloud Credits and accelerate transformation, organizations must strategically leverage the financial incentives offered by leading cloud service providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). These programs grant credits to organizations investing in innovation, modernization, and cloud adoption, which can significantly offset project costs and accelerate transformation when used strategically, such as funding a critical migration assessment or a proof-of-concept (POC).
What are cloud credits?
Cloud credits are financial incentives provided by cloud vendors to encourage organizations to build, migrate, or optimize workloads on their platforms. These credits are often available through the vendor directly or via certified consulting partners who help customers plan and deploy solutions efficiently.
They can be used to:
- Fund Proof-of-Concept or pilot workloads.
- Support migrations of existing applications or data to the cloud.
- Reduce the cost of Well-Architected Reviews (WARs) and remediation efforts.
- Sponsor modernization initiatives such as containerization or serverless adoption.
- Offset Professional Services or Statements of Work (SOWs) delivered by partners.
When leveraged fully, credits can reduce project expenses by tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars—while giving teams more financial flexibility to innovate and optimize.
How major cloud providers offer credits
Each major provider structures its credit programs differently:
- AWS offers funding through programs like the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) and the AWS Well-Architected Framework. These help organizations prepare for migration, validate architectures, and cover portions of implementation or modernization costs.
- Microsoft Azure provides credits via programs such as the Azure Migration and Modernization Program (AMMP), helping businesses fund assessments, cloud enablement, and migration execution.
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) supports customers with similar onboarding and transformation credits, often tied to Cloud Adoption Framework engagements and partner-driven initiatives.
Navigating these programs can be complex, and that’s where the right consulting partner becomes essential.
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Why work with a partner like Cloud Latitude
Understanding which funding programs apply to your organization—and how to qualify for them—requires deep expertise. Navigating provider requirements, applications, and reimbursement processes often leads to missed opportunities. Cloud Latitude works directly with cloud providers to help clients identify, secure, and utilize credits in ways that align with their broader cloud strategy.
By partnering with Cloud Latitude, you gain:
- Strategic Guidance: Expert insight into which programs and funding models best match your workloads and goals.
- Financial Efficiency: Structured planning to ensure credits go toward high-value initiatives, reducing Total Cost of Ownership.
- Execution Support: A skilled team to implement migrations or optimizations aligned with vendor best practices.
- Optimization and Governance: Post-migration support to monitor usage and keep your environment well-architected and cost-efficient.
Cloud Latitude’s approach ensures you get the maximum financial and operational return from both your cloud credits and your broader transformation efforts.
Start maximizing your cloud investment
Cloud credits represent more than just financial incentives—they’re opportunities to innovate faster, modernize smarter, and spend more efficiently. Working with a trusted consulting partner like Cloud Latitude unlocks these opportunities and ensures your cloud journey is both cost-effective and strategically aligned.
Ready to get started? Reach out to Cloud Latitude at 888-971-0311 to explore how available credits can help fund your next workload, migration, or optimization initiative.
