RiverMeadow is an AWS-validated ISV partner in the AWS ISV Tooling Program. This page gives AWS sellers everything needed to understand the partnership, position RiverMeadow against native tooling, and request AWS-funded licenses for a qualified customer — at no cost to the customer.
RiverMeadow is a single, unified Workload Mobility Platform that helps customers rapidly migrate, optimize, and modernize workloads into AWS — with near-zero downtime and heavy automation. It's purpose-built to reduce the cost, complexity, and risk your customers face when moving off legacy infrastructure.
Rapidly migrate and scale workloads into AWS with minimal business disruption — critical for production and customer-facing systems.
Automated OS and SQL Server upgrades plus CIS benchmark security hardening close vulnerabilities that come with end-of-life operating systems.
Removes extended security update (ESU) costs and legacy OS risk, while automation saves significant migration man-hours.
Proof point: Mitel, a global business communications provider, used RiverMeadow to migrate 1,000 workloads in under 90 days — a 60% faster migration than traditional approaches.
AWS Partner Cast — Slalom discusses their decision to use RiverMeadow instead of native AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) for their customer engagement.
AWS native tools like Application Migration Service (MGN) are strong for many rehost scenarios. RiverMeadow is one of AWS's vetted ISV alternatives, purpose-built to cover gaps and add capability — especially for regulated, complex, or region-constrained environments.
| Capability | RiverMeadow | Native / Free Tooling |
|---|---|---|
| Unified assess → migrate → modernize platform | Single platform, one workflow | Often multiple disconnected tools |
| OS hardening & CIS benchmarking | Built-in automation | Typically manual / not included |
| Automated OS & SQL Server upgrades | Included | Not addressed |
| Linux OS conversion | Supported | Limited or unsupported |
| Regional availability | Usable where AWS MGN is unavailable | MGN not available in every region |
| Multi-cloud & hybrid reach | AWS, Azure, GCP, Red Hat OpenShift, HPE Morpheus | AWS-only |
| Cost to customer under ISV Tooling Program | $0 when approved | N/A — already free, but capability-limited |
| Track record | 500,000+ workloads migrated | — |
Use this framing with customers who are weighing "do we even need a tool" — native services remain a great starting point, but RiverMeadow adds automation depth, security hardening, and multi-cloud flexibility that reduces post-migration cleanup work.
The AWS ISV Tooling Program is a strategic AWS funding initiative that provides validated third-party software licenses — like RiverMeadow — to eligible customers at no cost, through eligible Services Partners or directly. Participation and continued availability is at AWS's sole discretion.
The AWS-Funded ISV Tooling offer is designed to layer on top of other AWS partner funding — it is not a replacement for MAP, MMP, or VMP funding your customer may already qualify for.
RiverMeadow's software license cost is funded by AWS directly to RiverMeadow — it does not draw down or reduce the partner cash your consulting/services partner is entitled to under MAP, MMP, or VMP.
Funding can be requested at each stage of the customer's journey, based on qualification.
License term runs for the duration of the project, capped at 12 months from approval. AWS reserves the right to modify or terminate the program or funding levels at any time.
Quick gut-check before you bring RiverMeadow in — if these are true, it's worth submitting.
Once RiverMeadow accepts your referral, here's exactly what needs to happen — share the opportunity in ACE, then work through the readiness checklist below before RiverMeadow submits the Fund Request.
This is the step most sellers ask about. To bring RiverMeadow onto a deal, share the opportunity with RiverMeadow inside ACE (AWS Partner Central's opportunity engine) and tag it so it routes correctly for ISV funding.
Once accepted, RiverMeadow qualifies the opportunity, submits the APFP Fund Request tagged to that ACE Opportunity ID, and keeps you posted through approval. After approval, RiverMeadow allocates the license, delivers the engagement, and invoices AWS directly — your customer never sees a bill for the software.
Note: opportunity stage and MRR must stay in sync between ACE and AWS Salesforce, or the fund request will be delayed. Avoid creating duplicate opportunities for the same customer engagement — use Partner Connections / opportunity sharing instead.
Select how this opportunity is engaged to see the exact checklist that applies — the requirements differ depending on whether a Services Partner (SI) is involved or you're working the customer directly.
Walk through this before RiverMeadow submits the Fund Request — click each item as you confirm it.
Yes, when the opportunity is qualified and approved, AWS funds the RiverMeadow software license directly — the customer's software order shows a $0 net cost for the funded amount. This is subject to AWS's ongoing approval and program availability; AWS makes no guarantee of continued funding.
Yes. The ISV Tooling offer is stackable with MAP, MMP, and VMP engagements. Your partner's cash funding under those programs is unaffected — RiverMeadow's software cost is covered by AWS directly to RiverMeadow.
Yes. Assess and Migrate/Modernize phases each require their own Fund Request, tied to the same ACE opportunity. RiverMeadow handles this submission once the opportunity is shared and accepted.
For the duration of the assessment, migration, or modernization project — capped at 12 months from the date of approval.
No, though a Marketplace Private Offer is the preferred, most streamlined path. RiverMeadow can also deliver via a signed tri-party license agreement or documented customer intent to deploy.
ARR under $125K or an early sales stage doesn't rule it out forever — keep RiverMeadow in mind as the opportunity matures. One exception: in regions where AWS MGN isn't available, RiverMeadow may qualify regardless of ARR or workload type.
Submit the details below and the RiverMeadow AWS alliance team will reach out within 2 business days to confirm eligibility, help you share the opportunity in ACE, and get the Fund Request moving.
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