AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR) 
by Certified Experts
  • 150+

    AWS-certified experts

  • 100+

    Successful AWS FTR submissions

  • 99%

    First-Time Pass Rate

Why DNBs and ISVs 
Need AWS FTR

As an AWS Premier Partner, we accelerate your FTR success - aligning your architecture to AWS Marketplace and co-sell 
standards with expert-led gap analysis, remediation, and end-to-end execution.

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    Earn the "Reviewed by AWS" Badge

    Build customer trust with AWS's highest 
    technical validation.

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    Unlock AWS Funding Benefits

    Become eligible for AWS ISV Workload Migration Program (WMP) 
    and MAP funding.

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    Accelerate Business Growth

     Access AWS's global sales teams and enterprise 
    customer base.

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    Gain Co-Selling Opportunities

     Jointly sell with AWS account teams and participate in AWS 
    Partner Programs.

Why ISVs Struggle with AWS Foundational Technical Review
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    Why ISVs Struggle with AWS Foundational Technical Review

    AWS expects detailed architecture diagrams, security controls, and disaster recovery plans.

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    Security and compliance gaps

    Encryption, IAM policies, and logging often don't meet AWS's strict standards.

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    Failed first attempts

    Without guidance, 40%+ of submissions get rejected, which delays launch by months.

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    No dedicated AWS expertise

    AWS WAR demands specialized expertise, something most engineering teams don’t have bandwidth for.

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    Remediation bottlenecks

    Fixing gaps without impacting production is a full-time job.

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    Time pressure to launch

    Every delay is a missed co-sell opportunity and lost revenue.

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The CloudKeeper Solution: 
End-to-End AWS FTR Support

  • Full architectural review against AWS Well-Architected Framework.

  • Identify gaps across Security, Reliability, Operational Excellence, and Performance Efficiency.

  • Prioritized remediation roadmap with timelines.

  • Fix security vulnerabilities: encryption, IAM, logging, monitoring.

  • Strengthen reliability: disaster recovery, backups, multi-AZ 
    deployments.

  • We implement fixes alongside your team.

  • Catch compliance gaps before AWS does.

  • Validate with AWS-certified experts who've passed 
    100+ AWS FTRs.

  • Zero production disruption during remediation.

  • Prepare all technical documentation and diagrams.

  • Coordinate evidence collection and AWS 
    communications.

  • Provide re-submission support if needed.

CloudKeeper’s Foundational Technical Review (FTR) vs. Others
 Your DedicatedCapability
true AWS Premier Partner Expertise
true Dedicated FTR Specialists
true Structured Gap Assessment
true Remediation Support
true First-Time Pass Optimization
true End-to-End Ownership
true AWS Marketplace Alignment
true Accelerated Timeline
true Post-FTR Support
Other Consultants
true Not always
true General cloud architects
true Basic assessment
true Advisory only
true No defined metric
true Partial engagement
true Limited experience
true Not assured
true Engagement ends
CloudKeeper AWS FTR
true AWS Premier Tier Partner
true Specialized AWS FTR-focused team
true Deep-dive AWS-aligned gap analysis
true Hands-on remediation execution
true Optimized for high first-time pass rate
true From assessment to final submission
true Marketplace & Co-Sell ready architecture
true Structured, milestone-driven approach
true Ongoing architectural guidance
Ready to Pass Your AWS FTR?
Simplify your AWS FTR journey with expert-led guidance, faster approvals, and zero hassle at no cost or commitment.
The CloudKeeper 
Difference - Your Dedicated AWS FTR Squad

Each customer is backed by a dedicated team that collaborates with you daily through Slack or Teams

  • FinOps Strategist

    FinOps Strategist

    Aligns AWS FTR with cost efficiency, business priorities, and governance controls.

  • Solutions Architect

    DevSecOps

    Focuses on IAM, data protection, security, and compliance guardrails for AWS FTR checks.

  • Customer Success Partner

    Solutions Architect

    Validates architecture against AWS Well-Architected pillars and closes technical.

  • Customer Success Partner

    Customer Success Partner

    Drives milestone-based execution, coordinates remediation, tracks AWS FTR checklist completion.

Why choose CloudKeeper as 
your Cloud Cost Optimization Partner?

15+

Years of experience in cloud

150+

Certified solutions architects & cloud experts

$120

Million savings delivered

20%

Average savings on the entire cloud bill

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q1. What is the AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR)?

    The AWS Foundational Technical Review is a mandatory technical assessment for ISVs who want to co-sell with AWS or list their solutions on AWS Marketplace. It validates that your architecture follows AWS best practices across security, reliability, operational excellence, and performance efficiency.

  • Q2. How long does the AWS FTR process take?

    With CloudKeeper's support, most ISVs complete the assessment, remediation, and submission process in 6-8 weeks. Without guidance, it can take 3-6 months -  especially if your first submission is rejected.

  • Q3. What happens if my AWS FTR submission fails?

    CloudKeeper provides re-submission support. We review AWS's feedback, address the gaps, update documentation, and resubmit until you pass. Most customers pass on the first or second attempt with our guidance.

  • Q4. Do you handle the actual remediation, or just recommend changes?

    Both. We identify gaps and provide recommendations, but we also work alongside your team to implement fixes — whether that's updating IAM policies, configuring disaster recovery, or refactoring infrastructure. You're not left to figure it out alone.

  • Q5. How does CloudKeeper ensure our production environment stays stable during remediation?

    We follow a risk-based approach: start with non-production environments, validate changes in staging, implement changes during maintenance windows, and always have rollback plans ready. Your Solutions Architect coordinates every step to ensure zero disruption.

  • Q6. What documentation does AWS require for FTR?

    AWS expects architecture diagrams, security control documentation, disaster recovery plans, operational runbooks, and evidence of monitoring and logging. CloudKeeper prepares all of this for you - formatted to AWS's standards.

  • Q7. Can CloudKeeper help if we've already failed an AWS FTR submission?

    Absolutely. We specialize in AWS FTR resubmissions. We'll review AWS's rejection feedback, identify exactly what needs to be fixed, implement the changes, and resubmit with full confidence.

  • Q8. What role does the CloudKeeper team play after AWS FTR approval?

    Many customers continue working with CloudKeeper for ongoing AWS optimization, cost management, and architectural support. But even if you only need AWS FTR support, we ensure you're fully set up for success before we hand off.

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