Overview
AWS has announced significant updates to their Well-Architected Partner Program affecting CoreStack's service delivery and potential benefits for our customers.
Key Updates For Our Customers
New Funding Structure
- AWS service credits increased to 10% of your annual AWS spend
- Maximum credit limit of USD $100,000 per review
- Credit validity period: 6 months from issuance
- Applies to production workloads only
Enhanced Review Process
- Minimum 20 questions across Well-Architected pillars must be addressed
- 45% minimum remediation of identified high-risk issues required
- Automated discovery and remediation capabilities
- Streamlined quality assurance process
What This Means For You
Immediate Actions
1. Review your existing Well-Architected reviews if conducted in the last 6 months
2. Contact your CoreStack account manager for:
- Review of eligible workloads
- Assessment of potential AWS credits
- Planning remediation strategies
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a production workload
- AWS Account ID must be specified
- Credit sharing in master payer accounts must be disabled
- AWS account team approval required
CoreStack's Enhanced Support
We have upgraded our services to align with these changes:
1. Automated assessment capabilities
2. Enhanced remediation tracking
3. Streamlined reporting process
4. Integrated quality checks
Next Steps
1. Schedule a meeting with your CoreStack representative to:
- Review your eligible workloads
- Assess potential benefits
- Plan implementation strategy
2. Prepare the following information:
- List of production workloads
- Current AWS spending
- Remediation priorities
This announcement supersedes previous Well-Architected Program communications. For specific questions about your account or services, please contact your CoreStack representative.
Last Updated: January 12, 2025
Document ID: WAPP-2025-001