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Cloud-iQ: Simplifying AWS management for partners

Simon Holmbring
Simon HolmbringGlobal AWS Channel Director
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Managing AWS should not be complicated. For many partners, however, growing in the AWS ecosystem means juggling multiple customers, invoices, and reports. What starts as a promising cloud opportunity can quickly turn into an operational challenge. At SoftwareOne we believe simplicity is the key to sustainable growth. That is why we created Cloud-iQ — our intelligent cloud management platform that gives partners control, visibility, and efficiency in one place.

The challenge of complexity

AWS offers partners endless ways to grow, but the daily management of subscriptions, usage data, and billing can be time-consuming. Many partners rely on spreadsheets and manual reporting to keep track of everything.
As the number of customers increases, so does the risk of errors, lost time, and inconsistent insights.
This complexity can hold partners back from what really drives success — focusing on customers, innovation, and sales.

Cloud-iQ: One platform for everything

Cloud-iQ is designed to make AWS management simple. It gives partners one platform to handle everything — from ordering and provisioning to billing and cost visibility.
Through Cloud-iQ, partners can:

  • Automate repetitive tasks such as invoicing and license updates
  • Monitor usage and costs in real time for full transparency
  • Consolidate multiple customers and vendors into a single view
  • Access insights that support smarter decisions and FinOps practices

Instead of managing separate systems, partners work smarter with one platform, one process, and one partner.

Automation that saves time

Automation is one of the biggest advantages of Cloud-iQ. Tasks that once required manual updates or spreadsheets can now be completed in seconds. This not only reduces the risk of human error but also frees up time for sales and customer engagement.
By simplifying operations, Cloud-iQ allows partners to scale faster and spend more time building business value instead of managing administration.

Visibility that drives smarter decisions

With Cloud-iQ, partners gain complete visibility into their AWS usage and costs. The platform makes it easy to track profitability per customer, detect anomalies, and plan for future growth. This visibility supports FinOps initiatives and creates the transparency needed for sustainable scaling.
When partners understand where their resources go, they can invest smarter and grow faster.

Built for partners, supported by SoftwareOne

What makes Cloud-iQ unique is that it is built specifically for partners, not end customers. It reflects SoftwareOne’s deep understanding of the channel business and the challenges that come with managing cloud at scale.
Cloud-iQ is more than technology — it is backed by SoftwareOne’s global expertise and local support teams. Partners not only get the tools they need but also the guidance and collaboration that help them succeed in AWS.

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Simplify to scale

Growth starts with simplicity.

By bringing all cloud management into one place, Cloud-iQ gives partners the freedom to focus on what truly matters — serving customers and building their AWS business.
With SoftwareOne partners can simplify, scale, and grow with confidence.
Partner with SoftwareOne and AWS to simplify your cloud management today.

Simplify to scale

Growth starts with simplicity.

By bringing all cloud management into one place, Cloud-iQ gives partners the freedom to focus on what truly matters — serving customers and building their AWS business.
With SoftwareOne partners can simplify, scale, and grow with confidence.
Partner with SoftwareOne and AWS to simplify your cloud management today.

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Simon Holmbring

Simon Holmbring
Global AWS Channel Director