MINNEAPOLIS, MN – 19/09/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, organizations are under growing pressure to modernize infrastructure, enhance security, and unlock the full value of their data. To thrive in this environment, companies are increasingly turning to specialized partners who combine technical expertise with proven operational excellence. Against this backdrop, phData Inc., a prominent AI and data services provider, has achieved a significant milestone: recognition by Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of its prestigious Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program. This achievement highlights phData’s ability to deliver end-to-end managed services for Data and AI platforms built on AWS, positioning the company as a trusted advisor for enterprises navigating digital transformation.
The AWS MSP Program is a selective designation reserved for AWS Partners who demonstrate advanced technical capabilities, a consistent track record of customer success, and the ability to guide organizations through their entire cloud journey. The process to earn this recognition is intentionally rigorous. It involves an independent third-party audit designed to evaluate a partner’s overall business health, operational maturity, security practices, technical proficiency, and ability to deliver measurable results for customers. phData successfully met these criteria, joining a small group of globally recognized providers trusted to manage mission-critical workloads on AWS.
For customers, this designation translates into confidence that phData possesses both the depth of expertise and the operational rigor required to manage complex data and AI initiatives. According to Sam Mehlhaff, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Marketing at phData, the recognition is the culmination of years of investment in automation, talent development, and customer-focused service models. “Earning the AWS MSP Program designation validates our relentless focus on helping customers maximize the return on their cloud investments,” he noted. “We have built an approach that combines advanced AWS expertise with industry-leading automation and managed services. This enables organizations not only to innovate faster but also to operate more efficiently while ensuring that their systems are both secure and sustainable.”
As an AWS MSP Partner, phData delivers value across every phase of the cloud lifecycle. From early planning and architecture design to migration, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimization, phData’s experts provide the structure and support required for long-term success. The company’s flagship offering, AWS Elastic Platform Operations, extends this impact by providing customers with automated cost management capabilities—often delivering 10–15% annual savings through intelligent resource allocation. Other key elements of the offering include 24×7 access to AWS-certified experts, strong governance frameworks, compliance monitoring, security enforcement, and proprietary automation tools developed in-house under the phData Toolkit. These practices are guided by AWS’s Operational Maturity Framework, ensuring customers receive best-in-class managed services aligned with industry standards.
Industry research confirms that these differentiators matter to enterprises making strategic decisions about their cloud partners. A Canalys Special Report revealed that 60% of customers identify specialization as a leading factor in selecting a cloud services provider, while 74% regularly review a partner’s certifications to validate ongoing expertise. By securing the AWS MSP designation with an emphasis on AI and Data, phData strengthens its positioning in an increasingly competitive market. The recognition not only affirms technical excellence but also reassures customers that phData is uniquely equipped to handle the growing complexity of cloud-native AI and data workloads.
Customer feedback further illustrates this value. Christopher Smith, Director of Data & Analytics at Securian Financial Group Inc., shared that his company’s onboarding experience with phData was notably seamless. “The phData team demonstrated strong expertise in AWS and managed services, making our onboarding process incredibly smooth,” Smith said. “The knowledge transfer was seamless, and their implementation was both timely and well-executed. We’re off to a promising start and look forward to expanding our managed support capabilities with such a capable partner.”
The AWS MSP Program achievement builds upon phData’s history of success within the AWS Partner Network. The company has previously earned multiple AWS Competencies, including the Generative AI Competency and the Migration and Modernization Competency. Additionally, phData is recognized as an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner. Together, these accomplishments showcase the company’s broad expertise across the AI/ML spectrum, modern data platforms, and next-generation managed services. They also reinforce phData’s reputation as an organization that not only keeps pace with the rapid developments in AI and cloud computing but actively drives innovation within the ecosystem.
Looking ahead, phData intends to leverage its MSP status to further expand its impact. By offering organizations robust support in adopting, modernizing, and scaling their AWS environments, phData aims to empower businesses to capture the transformative potential of AI-driven solutions. As demand for trusted cloud partners grows, the company’s combination of technical excellence, automation, and customer-first service places it in a strong position to continue shaping the future of AI and data on AWS.
About phData Inc.
phData is a full-service data engineering, analytics, and AI consulting company dedicated to guiding enterprises through their digital and data transformation journeys. The company designs, builds, and supports scalable data platforms, high-performing data applications, and impactful AI systems. With a team of experienced data scientists, engineers, and architects, phData is equipped to deliver solutions for the most complex machine learning and data analytics challenges.