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AWS today announced the launch of AWS Lift in Malaysia, a program to help small and medium businesses (SMBs), get started on their digital transformation journey. New and existing customers that join the program will receive a starter pack of AWS Credits over 12 months, providing access to over 200 fully featured services on AWS, the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

The program will help eligible SMBs experience the benefits of AWS services without worrying about the associated costs from investing in new technology. Their first dollar billed on AWS will unlock US$750 (MYR3,353) of AWS Credits in their account and increased usage of AWS services is rewarded with AWS Credits to offset their bill, up to a maximum of US$83,500 (MYR373,370) over 12 months.

Removes barriers to cloud adoption for SMBs

Malaysian SMBs in 2021 accounted for 1,226,494 or 97.4% of overall business establishments, contributing to 37.4% of GDP and providing employment for 7.3 million workers in the nation. In the current economic environment, businesses face increased financial pressure, particularly SMBs with limited finances to weather the rising inflationary pressures.

With a minimum billing fee of just US$1 and no lock-in periods or hidden fees, AWS Lift helps to alleviate cost pressures and provides SMBs with a commitment-free approach to get started on AWS, benefiting from the flexibility of AWSs pay-as-you-go model, to develop the operational muscle and transform processes to drive new revenue growth.

SMBs are looking to adapt their business models given the current macroeconomic environment, and this is where technology can help. AWS is enabling SMBs to be more innovative and resilient as they accelerate transformation in the face of ambiguity and change. Through programs such as AWS Lift, we are demonstrating our commitment to invest in and power SMBs of every size and every industry in Malaysia to digitise their business and unlock their economic potential, said Gunish Chawla, Managing Director, Mid-Market Enterprise & SMB, ASEAN, AWS.

The AWS Partner Network (APN) is a global community of over 100,000 partners from more than 150 countries, with almost 70% headquartered outside of the United States, helping customers all over the world to digitally transform on the cloud. AWS Lift enables AWS Partners to support new-to-cloud customers and make it a seamless experience for them.

Exabytes is an AWS Partner in Malaysia specialising in providing web hosting services to help SMBs grow their businesses online. At Exabytes, we understand the challenges faced by SMBs when it comes to adopting new technologies, said Eric Foo, Executive VP and Head of Enterprise, Exabytes Networks Sdn Bhd.

This month, we have launched our Accelerate Women Entrepreneurship with Exabytes campaign (AWEWE), which aims to support women entrepreneurs in their digitisation growth without the heavy burden of costs. As part of this campaign, we have developed the AWEWE Digital Toolkit that will provide women entrepreneurs with free access to digital solutions, workshops, courses, access to co-working spaces, and even shipping conveniences. Our Digital Toolkit will be offered in conjunction with AWS Lift, where credit funding grows as their business grows on AWS. They can now kickstart their digital transformation journey with AWS supported by Exabytes' comprehensive cloud solutions and managed services, he said.

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